TACKLE (CONTACT) DIVISION
Grades 4–6
• Players will be drafted according to their performance at the combine event
• Our goal is to ensure that all teams are equally competitive
• Please note rules are subject to change at any time at the discretion of the Executive Committee
4th Graders
• Must obtain permission from the JP Board
• Must participate in the tackle combine for evaluation
• This is not guaranteed
REGISTRATION TIMELINE
• Opens: Late June / Early July
• Closes: Early August
PRE-SEASON ACTIVITIES
• Tackle Equipment Handout: First week of August
• Combines: Second week of August
• First Practice: Third week of August
GAME SCHEDULE
• First Game: First Saturday after school starts (typically first week of September)
• Season Length: 7 games over 7 weeks (all Saturdays)
• 6th Graders: Additional 8th game during Senior Bowl Week
PRACTICE SCHEDULE
• Pre-season: Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday, 5:30–7:30 PM
• Regular season: Tuesday & Thursday, 5:30–7:00 PM
SPECIAL EVENTS
Senior Bowl Week (6th Graders)
• Players will be drafted according to their performance at the combine event
• Our goal is to ensure that all teams are equally competitive
• Please note rules are subject to change at any time at the discretion of the Executive Committee
4th Graders
• Must obtain permission from the JP Board
• Must participate in the tackle combine for evaluation
• This is not guaranteed
REGISTRATION TIMELINE
• Opens: Late June / Early July
• Closes: Early August
PRE-SEASON ACTIVITIES
• Tackle Equipment Handout: First week of August
• Combines: Second week of August
• First Practice: Third week of August
GAME SCHEDULE
• First Game: First Saturday after school starts (typically first week of September)
• Season Length: 7 games over 7 weeks (all Saturdays)
• 6th Graders: Additional 8th game during Senior Bowl Week
PRACTICE SCHEDULE
• Pre-season: Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday, 5:30–7:30 PM
• Regular season: Tuesday & Thursday, 5:30–7:00 PM
SPECIAL EVENTS
Senior Bowl Week (6th Graders)
GRADES 4-6 INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION OPTIONS
Standard Individual Registration:
• All players must register individually with the league.
• Players will be drafted according to their performance at the combine event. Our goal is to ensure that all teams are equally competitive.
• Parents can volunteer to be a team coach. A coach can also request up to 2 assistant coaches
• All volunteer coaches will be asked to conduct a background check, coaching certification, and sign the coaching code of conduct and expectations.
• All players must register individually with the league.
• Players will be drafted according to their performance at the combine event. Our goal is to ensure that all teams are equally competitive.
• Parents can volunteer to be a team coach. A coach can also request up to 2 assistant coaches
• All volunteer coaches will be asked to conduct a background check, coaching certification, and sign the coaching code of conduct and expectations.
INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION
• Game Jersey (Junior Plainsmen team colors)
• Certified Helmet
• Shoulder Pads
• Parent Volunteer Coaching Staff
• 2 Team Training per week (Tues/Thurs) during the school year
• 1 game per week (Saturday)
• 7 league games (6th graders: plus Senior Bowl for 8th game)
• Certified Helmet
• Shoulder Pads
• Parent Volunteer Coaching Staff
• 2 Team Training per week (Tues/Thurs) during the school year
• 1 game per week (Saturday)
• 7 league games (6th graders: plus Senior Bowl for 8th game)
PARENT MUST PROVIDE
• Integrated football pants with pads
• Cleats
• Chin strap
• Protective cup
• Practice jersey
• Mouth piece
• Cleats
• Chin strap
• Protective cup
• Practice jersey
• Mouth piece
PROGRAM FEATURES
• Professional Referees at all games with digital scoreboard
• Games played on the Shen Turf Field
• 2-day combine for player evaluation
• Coaches may use our playbook or provide their own
• Parent participation encouraged at practice
• 4 Team Training per week during summer
• 2 Team Training per week during the school year
* 4th graders may participate ONLY with board approval and successful combine evaluation
• Games played on the Shen Turf Field
• 2-day combine for player evaluation
• Coaches may use our playbook or provide their own
• Parent participation encouraged at practice
• 4 Team Training per week during summer
• 2 Team Training per week during the school year
* 4th graders may participate ONLY with board approval and successful combine evaluation