Tackle Football

Dick's Sporting Goods

2023 Tackle Football Registration has yet to open

03/17/2023: Registration is under development.

Note: SSYFL is moving 3rd/4th grade to 7-man and 5th grade to 9-man.

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

3rd/4th grade 7-man Tacklebar Rookie Football
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.

The season runs from Monday July 31 through Saturday October 14.

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.

Sports Star - Team/Individual Photos

Dates: Tuesday/Wednesday, August TBD
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.

2022 EAA Football Picture Day schedule (PDF)

South Suburban Youth Football League (SSFYL) - HOME PAGE

Game Day Schedule | Rules | Field Locations

2022 Tackle Football Program Summary

Program-Grade	Tacklebar - 3	Tacklebar - 4	Rookie Tackle - 5	Tackle - 6 & 7 & 8
Registration Fee	$225	$225	$225	$225
Late Fee	$25 July 1st	$25 July 1st	$25 July 1st	$25 July 1st
Registration Close	July 15th	July 15th	July 15th	July 15th
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	August 2nd	August 1st	July 31st	8th: July 25 \| 6th & 7th: July 26
Season Start	August 7th	August 7th	August 7th	July 31st
Season End	October 7th	October 7th	October 7th	October 14th
Typical Practice Schedule Before Labor Day	Monday – Thursday	Monday – Thursday	Monday – Thursday	Monday – Thursday
Typical Practice Schedule After Labor Day	Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and a Friday Walk-through	Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and a Friday Walk-through	Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and a Friday Walk-through	Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and a Friday Walk-through
Typical Game Schedule After Labor Day	Saturday, Monday, Tuesday	Saturday, Monday	Saturday, Tuesday	Saturday, Tuesday
Referees	Coaches	Yes	Yes	Yes
League	SSYFL	SSYFL	SSYFL	SSYFL
Playoffs	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

Bob Keeney

Director of Football

Dallas West

Commissioner and Director of Tackle Football 6th-8th

Bob Keeney

EAA 3rd-5th SSYFL Representative

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