Yakima Valley Warriors Pro Football Team Poised For Kick Off

Yakima Valley residents are gearing up to cheer on their newest professional sports team, the Yakima Valley Warriors, an American Indoor Football Association (AIFA) affiliate. The 14 game-season starts March 20^th with the first home game April 3^rd in the Yakima Valley SunDome. The Warriors are the newest expansion team for the West Coast league.

Families will have plenty of fun watching this fast-paced version of professional football played on a 50-yard field with eight man teams. The Lady Warriors Dance Team and team mascot will also be on hand to cheer them on and provide entertainment. In addition to working hard on the field, the team is very involved in the community. Both the staff and players are helping build homes for Habitat for Humanity and coaching and mentoring kids in the Grid Kids’ Junior Warrior League.

Looking to further engage the community in embracing their new team, the owners approached the Yakama Indian Nation leadership for community support and they offered to create the team’s new logo, which is now being used. Team co-owner Steve Sheldon is pleased to be supporting Yakima’s newest professional sports team, “Bringing another family oriented venture to Yakima only adds to the region’s already quality lifestyle. What started out as a management position quickly turned into an ownership opportunity due to the team’s enthusiasm to have fun and be part of the community,” says Sheldon. The Warriors home opener is on April 3^rd against Wenatchee Valley. To get tickets and learn more about the Yakima Valley Warriors, click here.