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TACKLE FOOTBALL

Tackle Football

Welcome to EVAA's Tackle Football Page!

2024 Tackle Summer Camp:

This summer, the Eastview High School Football Coaches and Players will be offering a 5-day football camp July 29th through August 2nd for EVAA Fall Tackle Players entering 6th through 8th grade.

· The camp will half-day and be held in the morning

· Registration will be through Community Education

· Players will also need to be registered for Fall Tackle Football to attend as equipment will be required for the camp

· Equipment pick-up dates will be July 21st and July 28th

More details to come.

2023 program information is below.  

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2023 Program Information

Program-Grade Tackle Bar 3rd Tackle Bar 4th Rookie Tackle-5th Tackle-6,7,8
Registration Fee $200 $200 $200 $200 *** We Follow the USAFootball model for all offerings.
On Time Registration Discount $25 off through July 14th $25 off through July 14th $25 off through July 14th $25 off through July 14th
Registration Close July 21st July 21st July 21st July 21st
Football Size Pee Wee Pee Wee Junior Youth
EVAA Provided Gear Jersey, Tackle Bar Equipment Jersey, Tackle Bar Equipment Jersey, Helmet, Shoulder Pads Jersey, Helmet, Shoulder Pads
Player Provided Gear Cleats, Mouthguard, Athletic Supporter Cleats, Mouthguard, Athletic Supporter Cleats, Mouthguard, Athletic Supporter, Black Pants, Practice Jersey Cleats, Mouthguard, Athletic Supporter, Black Pants, Practice Jersey ***We sell tackle pants at equipment handout at our cost
Equipment Handout July 23rd 3:00 - 5:00 & July 30th 3:00 - 5:00 July 23rd 3:00 - 5:00 & July 30th 3:00 - 5:00 July 23rd 3:00 - 5:00 & July 30th 3:00 - 5:00 July 23rd 3:00 - 5:00 & July 30th 3:00 - 5:00
Equipment Deposit $400 $400 $400 $400
Season Start August 7th August 7th August 7th August 7th
Season End October 1st October 1st October 1st October 1st
Typical Practice Schedule Monday - Thursday Monday - Thursday Monday - Thursday Monday - Thursday
Typical Game Schedule Before Labor Day Weeknight Weeknight Weeknight Weeknight ***2 games before Labor Day
Game Schedule After Labor Day Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday
Referees Coaches Coaches Yes Yes
League SSYFL SSYFL SSYFL SSYFL
Playoffs Yes 10/7, 10/8, 10/15 & 10/16 Yes 10/7, 10/8, 10/15 & 10/16 Yes 10/7, 10/8, 10/15 & 10/16 Yes 10/7, 10/8, 10/15 & 10/16
Volunteer-Down Markers Parents Parents Parents Parents
Refundable Equipment Deposit $400 $400 $400 $400

3rd – 5th Grade Youth Tackle Football

Eastview Youth Tackle Football has transitioned to the USA Football model.  This decision was based on a new partnership with Apple Valley, Eagan, Farmington, Lakeville North, and Lakeville South programs, along with the varsity head coaches associated with each program.

Main Bullet Points for USA Football
  • Smaller roster size, smaller fields
  • Players rotate positions
  • Less emphasis on winning games, more focus on player development
  • All changes designed to encourage participation and grow Eastview Youth Football
  • Link Key Aspects of Rookie Tackle
Common Rules for all Three Grades
FOOTBALL SIZE
  • 3rd and 4th grade = Peewee
  • 5th grade = Junior
 
Third Grade
  • TackleBar® tacklebar.com
  • 7 on 7
  • No weight limit for ball carrier
Fourth Grade
  • Tackle Football
  • 7 on 7
  • No weight limit for ball carrier
Fifth Grade
  • Tackle Football
  • 9 on 9
  • Ball carrier weight limit: 105 lbs

6th – 8th Grade: South Suburban Youth Football League (SSYFL)

Competes against Apple Valley, Bloomington, Burnsville, Eagan, Farmington, Lakeville North, Lakeville South, Rosemount, and Shakopee. 

SSYFL: home | field locations | league rules

  • Tackle Football
  • 11 on 11
  • Football size = Youth
  • Weight limits RB/QB ONLY
    • 125 lbs for 6th Grade
    • 150 lbs for 7th Grade
    • 175 lbs for 8th Grade
  • No weight limits for all other positions*

*Players over the playing weights listed above can play quarterback with a restriction at 6th and 7th grade. The restriction is that they are not allowed to advance the ball past the line of scrimmage. The play will be blown dead immediately once they cross the line.

*An offensive end that exceeds the weight restriction may advance the ball only by catching a forward pass beyond the line of scrimmage. Upon receiving a forward pass, any offensive player who exceeds weight restriction may run (advance) the ball.

*A player of any weight limit can be used for punters and kickers; however, a kicker exceeding the weight limit may not advance the ball by run or pass.

 

EASTVIEW FOOTBALL PLAYER EVALUATIONS

PLAYERS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND ALL EVALUATION SESSIONS.

 

EVAA TRAVELING FOOTBALL IS OPEN TO ALL SKILL LEVELS.

 

EVAA DOES NOT CUT ANY PLAYER FROM PARTICIPATION.

EVAA WILL ASSIGN ALL REGISTERED PLAYERS TO A TEAM.

(EVAA recognizes that some players may not be able to attend all sessions. If you cannot attend any of the sessions, but still wish to play football, you MUST notify the appropriate age-group coordinator listed below after registering. However, non-attendance at the combine, will not preclude any player from participation, will effect our ability to create teams of equal strength and/or skill).

EVAA FINANCIAL AID SCHOLARSHIPS

Need-based financial aid is available for qualifying families. All financial aid applications require EVAA Governing Board approval. Financial aid approval only covers registration fees. Any additional fees (uniforms, equipment, etc,.) are the players' responsibility.

FINANCIAL AID APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY JULY 8TH, 2022

Please click on the "Registrations" tab on the home page, then click the link to the financial aid application at the top right. Once completed, an EVAA representative will contact you regarding your financial aid/scholarship status.

Should you have additional questions, you may contact the Football Program Director.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Doug Beddies

Program Director

Craig Osberg

Referee Program Director

Shane Myre

Flag Football Coordinator