Tackle Football
Since 1995, Sandwich Youth Football has been dedicated to teaching the fundamentals of tackle football. While heavy emphasis is placed on the importance of teamwork & sportsmanship, our main objective is that EVERYONE HAS FUN!
Ages
Tackle Football is open to all children between to ages of 7 (as of September 1st) and 14 (as of June 30th) of the current year. Teams are based on age, weight and experience.
When
Season begins with practice mid-August and runs until playoffs in November.
Where
Practices and home games are held at:
Bulldogs Field - 71 Quaker Meetinghouse Rd, Sandwich
Practices
Teams practice 4 nights a week (Mon-Thurs) in August. Once school starts, it drops to 3 nights a week (Tues-Thurs).
Games
Each team will play 7-10 games over the course of the season.
Teams may play a Varsity and a JV Schedule (like High School), if we have a sufficient number of players registered.
JV games are on Saturday
Varsity games are on Sundays
Equipment
We provide most required equipment including: helmets, shoulder pads, thigh pads, knee pads, game uniforms and game pants.
All of our equipment meets National Safety Certifications.
Participants will need to provide their own mouth guard, athletic cup & cleats.
Cost
$425 registration fee
$50 Early Bird Discount offered until April 30th.
The Bulldogs try to accommodate scholarships for hardship. Please reach out to elizabethibonino@gmail.com if you need assistance.
Weigh Ins
As part of the Old Colony Youth Football League, players are required to weigh-in prior to each week’s game. Players must be below the max game weight in order to be eligible to play. Team Weight in Reps are available to answer any questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the max weights for each team?
Midgets - 170lbs
PeeWees - 135lbs
Mites 110lbs
1lbs is added each week
Is there any additional equipment that is recommended?
The below equipment is not required, but is very convenient to have. The links are just provided as an example of what many of our players use, feel free to shop around.
- Padded girdle to hold athletic cup CLICK HERE
- Practice pants with integrated pads CLICK HERE
- Integrated padded undershirt CLICK HERE
When do we get equipment?
There will be a date for each team in August to come to the field and get equipment. Players must attend to ensure proper fit.
How can I volunteer to coach?
If you are interested in coaching, please visit the Board of Directors page (Click About > Board of Directors) and email the Athletic Director.
Fall 2024
Registration is now OPEN!
Our program is located in Sandwich, MA.
Please make sure that your child's name matches the name on their Birth Certificate exactly.
Cost: $425
$325.00 Registration Fee + $100 Raffle Ticket Fundraiser
*$50 Early Registration Discount through April 30th*
As part of our Largest Fundraiser, we ask that every participant purchase 10 Raffle Tickets for $100.00, this fee is included as part of your registration fee. Raffle tickets will be handed out at the start of the season. Participants can enter the raffle themselves or sell the tickets and re-coup their $$$. Team Moms will collect all ticket stubs and winners will be drawn during one of our home games.
If anyone is interested in being a Coach, please email Tom Grady, Athletic Director, at gradyfence@gmail.com.