05/26/2022: Registration is now open, click this link.

We will be following the USA Football Development model this season for 3rd, 4th and 5th grade:

• 3rd grade 6-man Tacklebar Rookie Football
• 4th grade 7-man Tacklebar Rookie Football
• 5th grade 8-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.

The season runs from Monday August 1 through Saturday October 15.

• Fee: $225 – 3rd through 8th grade
• Late fee ($25) begins July 1
• Registration closes on July 15

Tackle Jerseys are reversible blue/white and will be returned to EAA at the end of the season. All kids will receive a club t-shirt, blue socks, and a grey Eagan winter knit cap.

* SAVE THE DATE *

Dates: Tuesday/Wednesday, August 16th/17th
Location: Northview Elementary
If weather is unfavorable, pictures will be taken in-doors at Dakota Hills 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.

Bring

• Deposit check (no cash): In the amount of $200; made out to EAA; and with the name of your player and their grade on the memo line
• Your player/child

Player should wear

• Athletic shorts and flips/slides/sandals

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.

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

Registration Questions? Please contact JJ Kirby @ football@eaasports.org

2022/04 - updated for 2022

• Tuesday JULY 26 - 8th grade (only) | time: 5:30-6:30p
• Wednesday JULY 27 - 7th grade (only) | time: 5:00-6:00p
• Wednesday JULY 27 - 6th grade (only)| time: 6:00-7:00p

2022/04/07: Bootcamp will be the first week in August (08/01-03). Thursday 08/04 will be a makeup day if the weather is unfavorable earlier in the week.

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

• TackleBar® tacklebar.com
• 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 01
6:00p – 7:30p*

3rd Grade

Tuesday August 02
6:00p – 7:30p*

5th Grade

Wednesday August 03
6:00p – 7:30p*

Location

Eagan High School

Parents/Guardians

• Players should wear: shirt/tank, shorts, football cleats, mouth-guard
• 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, following the boot-camp, and will include practice location.

First practice

Monday, August 08 2022

*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