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The Crystal River Sharks is a non-profit organization with a simple goal- to provide a safe and positive environment for the youth of Citrus County to play football and cheer. Our organization is made up of an incredible network of volunteers- from the Board of Directors, to the coach's and team moms, the parents, and all of the people and businesses throughout our county that support us. We are not funded by the county, state, or the NFL, but rather support our organization with the hard work of fundraising, and the generous support from our sponsors, but we continue to need your help! If you or anyone you know would like to get involved in supporting us, please contact us today. We are a proud member of a national organization- Pop Warner Little Scholars Inc. and compete in the Timucua Conference. As the name says - "Little Scholars" is an important aspect of what we do. All children who participate must maintain a grade point average mandated by Pop Warner Little Scholars to be eligible to compete. There is even an award given to Academic All American's, and scholarships can also be obtained. All volunteers who instruct our athletes must pass a back ground screening through a national database search, to insure that our children are in the most secure environment that we can possibly supply. The Sharks have a long and proud tradition of excellence, with several Conference championships in football and cheerleading, including a National Championship in cheerleading in the late ninety's!! Most of our participants have continued success in High School, and some are fortunate enough to take their talents to the collegiate level. Some of the special people we would like to thank: Crystal River High School - For allowing us to play our home games there, one of the best facilities in the conference! Citrus County Sheriff's Department - For providing deputy's at all home games- again providing a safe place for all! The Mike and Kautia Hampton Pitching-In Foundation - For all the help in fundraising with the concert series, and everything else you do to support Citrus County - to much to list!! Dennis Treadway - So many years of sacrificing your personal time to make sure this organization continues, you are the ultimate shark supporter!! Citrus Sports & Apparel - For helping us always look the best! Thanks again to all who help our organization continue to grow and excel, we look forward to seeing you at a game soon!! Go Sharks! Dan Baldner - President |
