Football: Tackle Football: Gr. 5-6 (2026-2027)

Fall 2026-2027 Grades 5 & 6
This football program emphasizes both the fundamentals of tackle football and executing plays. Team rosters, assigned by coaches, will rotate weekly, allowing players to gain diverse game experience. Participants will compete against teams from the surrounding area as part of the Wright Co. Youth Football League, playing four Saturday morning games consisting of two 30-minute running halves. Parents are responsible for transporting their child to and from games. 

All necessary football equipment, including mouthguards, will be provided.Players only need to bring tennis shoes or cleats (no metal spikes). Personal football equipment is not permitted. Equipment and locker assignments will be distributed during the Equipment Handout on August 31. Attendance is strongly encouraged to ensure players are properly fitted before the first practice. Throughout the season, all football gear will remain in the Middle School locker room.

Equipment Handout: Monday, August 31
Gr. 5: 7:00-7:30 pm
Gr. 6: 6:30-7:00 pm
HS Wrestling Room, PAC Door

Practice Dates & Times:
Tue. & Thur. Sept. 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, Oct. 1, 6, 8 • 3:20-5:00 pm
Wed. Sept 9 • 3:20-4:45 pm
Sat. Sept 12 • 9:00-10:30 am
Meet in the MS Commons before each weekday practice.
Week day field location: Grass field by sand volleyball courts
Saturday field location: Meet at HS Varsity Practice Field (north of PAC parking lot)

Game Schedule (Location TBD):
Saturdays, Sept 12?, 19, 26, Oct. 3, 10
Gr. 5: 9:00 am
Gr. 6: Approx 10:30 am
Arrive 30 minutes prior to game for warm-ups

Early Bird Fee: $75; Fee after August 31: $85
Registration Deadline: August 1. 
Registrations received after August 1 are not guaranteed team placement and will depend on participation numbers.