3rd-5th Grade:

Eagan Youth Tackle Football has transitioned to the USA Football model.  This decision was based on a new partnership with Apple Valley, Eastview, Farmington, Lakeville North, and Lakeville South programs, along with the varsity head coaches associated with each program. 

Third Grade

• TackleBar® tacklebar.com
• 7 on 7
• 9-12 target roster size
• No weight limit for ball carrier

Fourth Grade

• TackleBar® tacklebar.com starting the season in August
• After Labor Day transition to Tackle Football
• 7 on 7
• 10-14 target roster size
• Weight limits
  • <95 lbs | for athletes to carry football from scrimmage formation
  • 95+ lbs | player may catch a pass beyond the line of scrimmage and run with it
  • 95+ lbs | player may run the ball on a conversion attempt
  • 95+ lbs | player may play QB - but may not run the football beyond the line of scrimmage

Fifth Grade

• Tackle Football
• 9 on 9
• 12-16 target roster size
• Weight limits
  • <105 lbs | for athletes to carry football from scrimmage formation
  • 105+ lbs | player may catch a pass beyond the line of scrimmage and run with it
  • 105+ lbs | player may run the ball on a conversion attempt
  • 105+ lbs | player may play QB - but may not run the football beyond the line of scrimmage

Bullet Points

• Smaller roster size, smaller fields
• Players rotate positions
• Less emphasis on winning games, more focus on player development
• All changes designed to encourage participation and grow Eagan Youth Football
• Link Key Aspects of Rookie Tackle

 Football size

• 3rd & 4th grade = PeeWee
• 5th grade = Junior

Field Locations

• [link]