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Tackle Football

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.

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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


Eagan Wildcat Youth Football

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