wadsworth youth football
Contact Football encapsulates the sport of football in its entirety. It is an enjoyable, productive, and safe option for both boys and girls, ages 7-12, in the community of Wadsworth. Through participation and practice, tackle football can prepare the young athletes for an enjoyable and successful athletic future.
WYF Progressive Football Model
WYF Progressive Football Model
WYF Progressive Football Model
- 6th Grade, 11 v 11, Travel Tackle
- 11 on 11 Full Contact, Tackle Football in the Gridiron League
- Wadsworth will both travel and host games as well as compete for playoff positioning and league championships
- “Tournament” team (s) formed at seasons end to compete with schools across the state.
4th & 5th Grade Rookie Tackle
Rookie Tackle is the final step in progression towards full 11 on 11 tackle football. Players will be in full uniform, this is full contact football with tackling to the ground but in a modified form. Players will block, block destruct, tackle, break tackles and use football moves found in an 11 on 11 tackle football game.
- 8 on 8 Full Contact Tackle Football run by the Directors of Wadsworth Youth Football
- Games are played in Wadsworth at both Summit Toyota Youth Field and Art Wright Stadium.
- Teams will be created using the boards evaluation system to ensure competitive play and increased opportunities for the players.
- 11 on 11 “Tournament” team (s) formed at seasons end to compete with schools across the state.
2nd & 3rd Grade Padded Flag
Padded Flag is the next step in progression towards tackle football. Players will be in full uniform with all safety equipment found in tackle football but will use flags instead of tackling to the ground. This is full contact football, players will block, block destruct and use football moves found in a tackle football game.
- 8 on 8 Modified Contact Flag Football run by the Directors of Wadsworth Youth Football
- Games are played in Wadsworth at both Summit Toyota Youth Field and Art Wright Stadium.
- Teams will be created using the boards evaluation system to ensure competitive play and increased opportunities for the players.
- 11 on 11 “Tournament” team (s) formed at seasons end to compete with schools across the state.
IMPORTANT DATES
WYF Progressive Football Model
WYF Progressive Football Model
The following are key dates to remember:
- First practice on July 28th at Summit Toyota field at 5:45pm
Must provide a current physical, a copy of birth certificate and report card as well as a small picture of your child the first week you are on a team.