For 2020, here is a link to the SWML

COVID REMINDER
This is a reminder to all parents, coaches and players to please remain vigilant in your return to play COVID safety procedures. Continue to monitor social distancing requirements and if anyone is feeling ill with COVID-like symptoms they should not participate. There have been isolated cases of positive COVID results in players and coaches this summer. It is important to report positive COVID results to your team immediately and to follow MDH recommendations for quarantine. Our number one priority is the safety of our players and families. Thank you for your continued support. 

Bring

• $200 deposit check made out to EAA with the name of your player and their grade on the memo line
• Your player/child

Player should wear

• Athletic shorts

Location & Parking

• The "Football Shed" is attached to the Eagan High School stadium, it's the brick building to the left of the main gate.
• If crews are working on the stadium field, you may need to park in the H/S parking lot

COVID precautions

• Equipment is picked up (by grade) on the designated date/time.
• Parents/Coaches/Volunteers must wear a mask.
• While equipment will be spread out, more than before- please be mindful of your space and those around you.
• Be patient and know this is not perfect, but we are trying.

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Equipment Pick-up Questions? Please contact Tricia Burbach @ eaganwildcatyouthfootball@gmail.com

Registration Questions? Please contact Josh Anderson @ football@eaasports.org

• Tuesday JULY 28 - 8th grade (only)
• Wednesday JULY 29 - 7th grade (only)
• Thursday JULY 30 - 6th grade (only)

TIME: 5:30PM - 7:00PM

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

 Common Rules for all three grades

• Teams will adhere to the formations and alignments presented in the USA Football Playbook
• Link USA Football Rookie Tackle Playbooks

 Football size

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

Field Locations

• [link]

Third Grade

• TackleBar® tacklebar.com
• 6 on 6
• 9-12 target roster size
• No weight limit for ball carrier
• Link USA Football Rookie Tackle - 6 Player Rule Book

Fourth Grade

• Tackle Football
• 7 on 7
• 10-14 target roster size
• Weight limits
  • <90 lbs | for athletes to carry football from scrimmage formation
  • 90+ lbs | player may catch a pass beyond the line of scrimmage and run with it
  • 90+ lbs | player may run the ball on a conversion attempt
  • 90+ lbs | player may play QB - but may not run the football beyond the line of scrimmage
• Link USA Football Rookie Tackle - 7 Player Rule Book

Fifth Grade

• Tackle Football
• 8 on 8
• 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
• Link USA Football Rookie Tackle - 8 Player Rule Book

4th Grade

Monday August 03
6:00p – 7:30p*

3rd Grade

Tuesday August 04
6:00p – 7:30p*

5th Grade

Wednesday August 05
6:00p – 7:30p*

Location

Eagan High School
Upper Freshman field [link]

Parents/Guardians

• Required: mouth guard, football cleats, and the pennie provided - return pennie at the end of camp.
• Bring WATER!

 *Actual end time is dependent on how fast the players work through the stations.

Team placement

Placement will be announced via email by Sunday evening, August 9 and will include practice location.

First practice

Monday, August 10

Weight Limits

See SSFYL League Rules for more detail. [link]

*An offensive end that exceeds the weight restriction may advance the ball only by catching a forward pass beyond the line of scrimmage. Upon receiving a forward pass, any offensive player who exceeds weight restriction may run (advance) the ball.

**A player of any weight can be used; however, a kicker exceeding the weight limit may not advance the ball by run or pass.

If the weather looks questionable what do we do? 
For tackle it's a little tricky as the City of Eagan maintains the district fields during the summer and we are encouraged to follow City policy.

Do not assume City policy, rather wait to hear from the league or your Head Coach and know, we will try to communicate changes to you in a timely manner.

The following sizes should be available at most sporting goods stores; just look for these names.

3rd/4th grade = PeeWee

5th grade = Junior

6th, 7th, & 8th grade = Youth