SKILLS CAMP

All youth football registrants will participate in a three day skills camp. Camp will be instructed by South St. Paul Varsity Head Coach Manuel Spreigl and his staff. 

WHAT’S COVERED

Major components for the week will be specialized instruction of offensive and defensive positions, athletic movement and skills development. All tackle teams will be fitted for a helmet and shoulder pads.  Players will need a mouth guard and rubber soled cleats prior to the last day of camp. 

REGULAR SEASON  

TackleBar Football

TackleBar Football* - Grades 3/4

Our youth football program now offers TackleBar for the grades 3/4 level. After much research and discussion about the best way to keep our young players safe and increase our participation numbers, TackleBar Football has now been implemented in our 3rd and 4th league. 

Players will wear traditional football gear, including helmets, shoulder pads and a harness around their midsection that has two foam bars on the back. Defenders will track and engage the ball carrier, making contact like they’re going to tackle, then ripping a foam bar off the opponent’s harness. This approach teaches proper shoulder tackling technique while eliminating the big hits. Defenders will stay on their feet and will not bring the ball carrier to the ground, which is where many serious injuries occur. 

By teaching proper tackling technique, we will be providing an ideal transition between flag and tackle football.

Learn more from TackleBar web page

Youth Flag and Tackle Football General Information

2023 Football Schedules - Coming Soon

Lions Sponsored Tailgate Youth Football Extravaganza August 15, 2023 6:30 pm at Ettinger Field

CDC’s HEADS UP RESOURCES FOR YOUTH SPORTS

Required training for Volunteer Coaches

Information for Parents