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OYF Program Overview:

New to OYF for fall of 2026, an in house co-ed flag football program. More information to come!

New to OYF for fall of 2026, co-ed Kindergarten grade flag football. More information to come!

New to OYF for fall of 2026, co-ed first grade flag football. More information to come!

New to OYF for fall of 2026, co-ed second grade flag football. More information to come!

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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