The Idaho Matadors are a non-profit organization that provides an opportunity for athletes in the Treasure Valley to continue their football careers beyond that of high school or college. The members of the team descend from diverse backgrounds yet work together and share a common passion for the game of football.
The Matadors believe in clean, aggressive, highly competitive football. Continuously, the team strives to represent itself as a professional organization built with hard work and dedication.
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FREQUENT QUESTIONS
What league do the Idaho Matadors participate in? The Matadors return for their sixth season of play in the Rocky Mountain Football League. The league has been in existence for 13 years with teams in Western and Eastern Idaho, Utah, Montana and Wyoming.
Where do the Matadors play their home games? The Idaho Matadors call Simplot Stadium in Caldwell home. Admission to all home games is $5 for adults, all youth 17 years and under are FREE.
Is this 11 man or 8 man football? This is football at it's truest form, we play 11 man full contact football.
Do the players get paid to play? No, less than 1% percent of the population in the United States gets paid to play football. We exist to allow football players in the valley the opportunity to continue to play the game they love.
What is the cost to participate? Players need to provide their own equipment: helmet, shoulder pads, cleats etc....and pay a player fee. You can expect to pay a minimum of $100-$200 getting your equipment. The Matadors as a team own several complete sets of helmets and shoulder pads, they are available to assist players until they purchase their own equipment.
When are games and practices? Practices are held once a week on Saturday's beginning in the month of January until kickoff in mid April. Once the season starts, practice or game film will be held once a week on either Wednesday night or Friday night.
