Tackle Football
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2025 Tackle Football Registration (not yet available)
- 3rd grade 7-man Tacklebar Rookie Football
- 4th grade 7-man Tacklebar in August; Tackle after Labor Day
- 5th grade 9-man Rookie Football
- 6th, 7th, and 8th grade will play traditional 11-man football
Register for Tackle Football based on the grade your child will be in this Fall.
Per league rules, your player must be enrolled to an Eagan school for the 2025-2026 school year or home address must be assigned to Eagan High School.
The season runs from Monday August xth through Saturday October xxth.
- Fee: $240 – 3rd through 8th grade
- Late fee ($25) begins Monday, July 1st
- Registration closes on Monday, July 15th, Midnight
- Equipment Deposit Check ($325) due at time of pickup during the last week in July (exact schedule forthcoming)
Cash, Cashiers Check, and Money Orders will not be accepted.
Check will only be cashed if equipment is not returned and not altered; if returned and unaltered, EAA will destroy the check.
Tackle Jerseys are reversible blue/white and will be returned to EAA at the end of the season (unaltered). All players will receive a dri-fit t-shirt, practice shorts, blue TCK game socks, and a knit cap.
Questions? Please reach out to Chris Thole | football@eaasports.org
Sports Star - Team/Individual Photos
Dates: < 2025 TBA >
Location: Northview Elementary
If weather is unfavorable, pictures will be taken in-doors at Black Hawk Middle School in their cafeteria.
Key details regarding football pictures:
- Parents no longer have forms to fill out prior to pictures being taken.
- Within a week of your scheduled pictures, parents will receive an email with a preview of your child's photo. From the Sports Star site, you can view, crop, and customize the photo before purchasing.
- Your order will be processed and mailed within 10-days of submission.
2025 Tackle Picture Day Schedule
<day>, August DD
| 4:40 | 5th Tackle 1 - Individual | 5th Tackle 2 - Individual | 5th Tackle - ONE TEAM |
| 5:00 | 4th Tackle 1 - Individual | 4th Tackle 2 - Individual | 4th Tackle - ONE TEAM |
| 5:20 | 3rd Tackle 1 - Individual | 3rd Tackle 2 - Individual | 3rd Tackle - ONE TEAM |
<day>, August DD
| 4:40 | 8th Tackle 1 - Individual | 8th Tackle 2 - Individual | 8th Tackle - ONE TEAM |
| 5:00 | 7th Tackle 1 - Individual | 7th Tackle 2 - Individual | 7th Tackle - ONE TEAM |
| 5:20 | 6th Tackle 1 - Individual | 6th Tackle 2 - Individual | 6th Tackle - ONE TEAM |
South Metro 6 Youth Football League (SM6FL) - HOME PAGE
Game Day Schedule | Rules | Field Locations
2024 Tackle Football Program Summary
| Grade-Program | 3rd Grade-Tackle Bar | 4th Grade-Tackle Bar | 5th Grade-Rookie Tackle | 6th-8th Grade-Tackle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registration Fee | $240 | $240 | $240 | $240 |
| Late Fee (begins) | $25 July 1st | $25 July 1st | $25 July 1st | $25 July 1st |
| Registration Close | July 15th, Midnight | July 15th, Midnight | July 15th, Midnight | July 15th, Midnight |
| Football Size | Pee Wee | Pee Wee | Junior | 6th - Junior | 7th/8th - Youth |
| Association Provided Gear | Game & Practice Jersey, Helmet, Shoulder Pads, Pants, & Tacklebar | Game & Practice Jersey, Helmet, Shoulder Pads, Pants, & Tacklebar | Game & Practice Jersey, Helmet, Shoulder Pads, Pants | Game & Practice Jersey, Helmet, Shoulder Pads, Pants |
| Player Provided Gear | Cleats, Mouth Guard, Athletic Supporter | Cleats, Mouth Guard, Athletic Supporter | Cleats, Mouth Guard, Athletic Supporter | Cleats, Mouth Guard, Athletic Supporter |
| Equipment Handout | July 27 | July 27 | July 27 | 8th: July 25 | 6th & 7th: July 26 |
| Equipment Deposit (refundable) | $250/check | $250/check | $250/check | $250/check |
| Season Start | August 5th | August 5th | August 5th | August 5th |
| Season End | October 12th | October 12th | October 12th | October 12th |
| Typical Practice Schedule Before Labor Day | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday | Monday – Thursday |
| Typical Practice Schedule After Labor Day | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and a Friday walk-through |
| Typical Game Schedule After Labor Day | Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday | Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday | Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday | Saturday, Thursday |
| Referees | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| League | SM6L | SM6L | SM6L | SM6L |
| Playoffs | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Volunteer-Down Markers | Parents | Parents | Parents | Parents |
Chris Thole
Director of Football
Russell Tapper
6th-8th Grade Tackle Coordinator
Nick Farley
3rd-5th Grade Tackle Coordinator
Eagan High School Booster Club
Middle School Parents,
If you would like to start receiving weekly emails from the High School Football Booster Club, click [here] to get yourself added!
It's a chance to get to know the program before your player(s) make their way to high school. Don't worry, by getting your name added, you are not automatically obligated to volunteer!
Questions? Please email EaganFootballBooster@gmail.com
