General Information

The Kids, Incorporated tackle football program is open to fourth, fifth, and sixth graders.

A fourth grader cannot turn 11 years of age on or before November 1; a fifth grader cannot turn 12 years of age on or before November 1; and a sixth grader cannot turn 13 years of age on or before November 1.

The season consists of eight (8) league games that are played at the middle schools and city parks on Saturdays and Sunday afternoons.

League play generally runs five (5) weeks.  (See our Program Calendar for specific dates.)

The fee for tackle football is $75, which includes:

• a jersey for the player to keep
• a 5 x 7 team photo (ask for details)
• a year-end individual award
• paid officials

Equipment

Kids, Incorporated provides each child with a helmet, shoulder pads, and pants with pads, all of which are to be returned as soon as the season ends. 

Mouthpieces will also be issued, however, we won't need these back!

Restricted Positions

For safety reasons, Kids, Incorporated implements a restricted position policy for its tackle football program.  Players will be weighed one time only.  The restricted position policy applies to players as follows:

• 4th grade, 111 lbs & up
• 5th grade, 121 lbs & up
• 6th grade, 131 lbs & up

Restricted players may not:

• Play the quarterback, running back, or receiver position on offense.
• Line up in the nose-guard position on defense (head-up over the center)

Restricted players will be allowed to participate on the punt team, punt return team, kickoff team, and kick return teams, but may not advance the ball (except in the case of a fumble or interception).

Rules of Play

The rules and guidelines governing play for the Kids, Incorporated tackle football program are intended to provide a foundation for the way the game should be played in our organization.  While officials will make judgment calls from time-to-time, the Tackle Football Rules will be the basis for all play.

You may download a copy of these rules by clicking here.