2021 Season Information
Welcome to the Farmington Youth Football 2021!
PRICES:
3rd to 8th Grade Registration Fee: $225
$150 Equipment Deposit Check and $150 Volunteer Check will also be required.
START DATE: MONDAY, AUGUST 9th
Registration fee includes at least 8 games with officials, weekday practices, practice pack (T-shirt and shorts) and use of equipment.
3rd-5th grade will have practices/games 2 to 3 days per week.
6th-8th grade will have practices/games 3 to 4 days per week.
Everyone should expect to practice 4 days per week the first two weeks of the season.
The season will end mid October.
**All equipment with the exception of girdle, cleats and mouth guard are provided to 3rd-8th grade players. A $150 equipment deposit check and $150 volunteer check will both be required at the time of equipment and jersey check-out. If either check is not turned in at the time of check-out, equipment and jersey will not be disbursed. The Equipment Deposit check will not be cashed if all equipment and jersey is turned in at end of season in reusable condition. The Volunteer check will not be cashed if the volunteer requirement is met.
Two volunteer shifts per family will be required to help the Farmington Football Youth Association this season.
TEAM SELECTION:
Each grade will practice together the first week. Coaches will meet that weekend with FYF Board members to form the teams. Teams play in the South Suburban Youth Football League, which requires balanced teams if there are more than one team at an age level. If for some reason your player cannot attend the first week of practice, please contact farmingtonyouthfb@gmail.com as soon as possible.
The Farmington Youth Football Association will feature:
- 3rd and 4th Grades playing Padded Flag using the Tackle Bar system to learn proper technique, USA Football Rookie League Rules, reduced player and field size
- 5th Grade transitioning to tackle football under USA Football Rookie League Rules with reduced players on the field
- Grade specific tackle football teams at 6th-8th Grade (no combined grade teams) with 11-players and regulation sized field
- All Coaches certified by USA Heads Up Football and Trusted Coaches (includes Concussion and Child Safety certificates) and Background checks
- FHS Base Formations, Plays & Cadences taught in a progressive learning environment
- FHS Coaches and FHS Athletes volunteering as available to support the youth program
| Grade | Players On Field | Target Team Size | Type |
| 3rd/4th | 7 | 12-14 |
Padded Flag (using Tackle bar to teach proper technique) |
| 5th | 9 | 16-18 | Tackle |
| 6th | 11 | 22-24 | Tackle |
| 7th | 11 | 22-24 | Tackle |
| 8th | 11 | 22-24 | Tackle |
Tiger Way Camps
Proud Recipient of a 2019 Smarter Football Grant by Riddell
Farmington Youth Football is a proud recipient of the 2019 Smarter Football grant for Riddell equipment announced by Peyton Manning on September 17, 2019 via a YouTube message!
Farmington Youth Football Association
Farmington Youth Football Association was established with a primary purpose to foster the development of Farmington youth by teaching proper, safe techniques and ethical practices for football, to encourage effective communication, cooperation, sportsmanship, and healthy competition, to develop the value and self-esteem of each individual participant, and to create an atmosphere where camarderie, inclusiveness, accountability, learning and respect are valued.
South Suburban Youth Football League
Farmington Youth Football is a member of the South Suburban Youth Football League (SSYFL). Click on the link above to visit the SSYFL website. The SSYFL offers traveling football for 3rd through 8th grade teams in the south metro. Member associations in the SSYFL include Apple Valley, Bloomington, Burnsville, Eagan, Eastview, Farmington, Lakeville North, Lakeville South, Rosemount and Shakopee. If you have questions about the SSYFL, please email mail@ssyfl.net for all inquiries.
