Parents Corner
OYF Program Overview:
Flag Football - Coming Soon
New to OYF for fall of 2026, an in house co-ed flag football program. More information to come!
Kindergarten - Coming Soon
New to OYF for fall of 2026, co-ed Kindergarten grade flag football. More information to come!
1st Grade - Coming Soon
New to OYF for fall of 2026, co-ed first grade flag football. More information to come!
2nd Grade - Coming Soon
New to OYF for fall of 2026, co-ed second grade flag football. More information to come!
Tackle Football Information
Osseo Youth Football grades 3-8 participate in the Gopher State Football League with MYAS. Games are played in both Osseo and other GSFL member communities. There is a separate registration through MYAS, at no additional cost, for league play.
3rd Grade
3rd grade will play 11-man tackle football against other teams from the Gopher State Football League. If needed teams will be formed by Equidraft. Teams will practice 2-4 times per week. Teams can have 1 or 2 games played per week. Games may be any day of the week.
4th Grade
4th grade will play 11-man tackle football against other teams from the Gopher State Football League. If needed teams will be formed by Equidraft. Teams will practice 3-4 times per week. Teams can have 1 or 2 games played per week. Games may be any day of the week.
5th Grade
5th grade will play 11-man tackle football against other teams from the Gopher State Football League. If needed teams will be formed by Equidraft. Teams will practice 3-4 times per week. Teams can have 1 or 2 games played per week. Games may be any day of the week.
6th Grade
6th grade will play 11-man tackle football against other teams from the Gopher State Football League. If needed teams will be formed by Equidraft. Teams will practice 3-4 times per week. Teams can have 1 or 2 games played per week. Games may be any day of the week.
7th Grade
7th grade will play 11-man tackle football against other teams from the Gopher State Football League. If needed teams will be formed by Equidraft. Teams will practice 3-4 times per week. Teams can have 1 or 2 games played per week. Games may be any day of the week.
8th Grade
8th grade will play 11-man tackle football against other teams from the Gopher State Football League. If needed teams will be formed by Equidraft. Teams will practice 3-4 times per week. Teams can have 1 or 2 games played per week. Games may be any day of the week.
Tackle Football Schedule
Tackle Football starts in early August, reference the OYF Camps/Clinics page for more information/ Your coaches will set the practice schedule and will inform you after team formation and Fall camp. OYF does not set the game schedule or field locations, as we partner with a local youth football league for grades 3-8. Game schedule details will be shared once available – typically later in August.
Tackle Football Equipment:
Equipment Required:
White Helmet
Shoulder Pads
Football Cleats
Practice Jersey
Mouthguard
Equipment Provided:
Game Pants
Game Jersey
Optional Equipment:
Practice Pants
Where to Purchase Football Equipment:
Dave’s Sport Shop has packages on football equipment and provides a discount for OYF players. All equipment needed will be available for purchase during our weight in event this summer.
*Players can also purchase equipment from anywhere they prefer.
2026 tackle football registration info and dates
The 2026 Tackle Football season will begin August 3rd and run into October.
Early Bird Registration Opens: April 6th and runs through June 1st, 2026
Early Bird Registration Cost: TBD (3rd -6th Grade), TBD (7th-8th Grade)
(*Discounted registration will end June 1st.)
Registration Opens: June 2nd and runs through July 15th.
Registration Cost: TBD (3rd -6th Grade), TBD (7th-8th Grade)
(Registration cost will increase on July 16th, 2026)
Late Registration Opens: July 16th, 2026
Final Registration Closes: August 2nd, 2026
Late Registration Cost: TBD (3rd -6th Grade), TBD (7th-8th Grade)
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