The TACKLE (CONTACT) Division is for those entering 5th and 6th grade. Find a copy of the tackle division rules below. Please note they are subject to change at any time at the discretion of the Executive Committee.
*4th Graders interested in Tackle Football must obtain permission from the JP Board and must participate in the tackle combine for evaluation. This is not guaranteed. For the 2021 season, only 8 – 4th-grade players will be allowed to play tackle football.
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 combined 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 combined 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:
BEST VALUE FOR PRICE IN OUR AREA!
• Seasonal use of a Junior Plainsmen Team Jersey
• Parent Volunteer Coaching Staff
• 2 Team Training per week ( Tues/Thurs) during the school year
• 1 game per week (Saturday)
- 6 league games plus Senior Bowl
• Helmet Stickers character building
• Parent Volunteer Coaching Staff
• 2 Team Training per week ( Tues/Thurs) during the school year
• 1 game per week (Saturday)
- 6 league games plus Senior Bowl
• Helmet Stickers character building
GRADES 4*, 5-6 PROGRAM
• Game Jersey associated with assigned team
• Certified Helmet
• Volunteer parent coaches
• Parent Participation encouraged at practice
• 2 Team Training per week during the school year
• 4 Team Training per week throughout the Fall Season
• 1 game per week (Saturdays)
• Games played on the Shen Turf Field
• Professional Referees at all games with score kept on the digital scoreboard
• Coaches to provide a playbook
• 1-day combine
* 4th graders may participate in 5th/6th grade tackle ONLY with board approval and successful combine evaluation
• Certified Helmet
• Volunteer parent coaches
• Parent Participation encouraged at practice
• 2 Team Training per week during the school year
• 4 Team Training per week throughout the Fall Season
• 1 game per week (Saturdays)
• Games played on the Shen Turf Field
• Professional Referees at all games with score kept on the digital scoreboard
• Coaches to provide a playbook
• 1-day combine
* 4th graders may participate in 5th/6th grade tackle ONLY with board approval and successful combine evaluation