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Northwest Valley Ducks 5/6 intro to tackle football is offered for 5th and 6th graders. The player pool is all kids that are living in the Swanton, Highgate, Franklin, Alburgh and Berkshire are in the NWV Ducks territory. Open towns include Sheldon, Enosburg, Richford, Montgomery. The can choose where to play. This program is supported by Swanton Recreation. The team will compete in the Northern Vermont Youth Football League(NVYFL) in Division 2.

Registration: Monday April 1st- Friday August 30th
Cost: $50
Start Date: Monday August 12th
End Date: Saturday October 19th
Time: 6-7:30pm

Helpful questions.
What is intro to tackle?
-This program will introduce blocking and tackling techniques in the safest possible way. All coaches will be USA Football certified in Blocking and Tackling to ensure proper techniques  are taught correctly using best practice methods. The game is limited in what defenses can do and will be played on a smaller field. Weight limits will be in place to ensure player safety. Kids 110lbs or under will be able to be Quarterbacks, Running Backs, Wide Receivers. Kids 115lbs or under will be able to be a pass catching Tight End. Defense does not have weight restrictions so the coaches will use best judgement in putting kids in the best position possible to succeed. 

What will my player learn?
-Your player will learn the most basic fundamentals on how to block and tackling in the game of football. They will also get an opportunity to compete using their techniques learned throughout the year. They will learn self confidence, respect for others and develop teamwork. 

Is there equipment?
-Yes. We have purchased helmets, shoulder pads, integrated football pants and jerseys for all players. All equipment will be returned to the Rec. department at the end of the season. Any equipment that is not returned will result in an invoice sent to guardians of the player.

What will my player need?
-Mouth guard, cleats and water bottle. Any additional football equipment will not be provided such as football gloves, forearm pads etc.

When is it?
-Practices will begin August 12th and the season will end by October 19th.


Week of August 12th: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. 6-7:30pm
Week of August 19th: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. 6-7:30pm
Saturday August 20th: Jamboree TBD
Week of August 26th: Tuesday, Thursday 6-7:30, Friday 6-7
Saturday August 31st: Game 1 TBD
Week of September 2nd: Tuesday, Thursday 6-7:30, Friday 6-7
Saturday 9/7: Game 2 TBD
Week of September 9th: Tuesday, Thursday 6-7:30, Friday 6-7
Saturday 9/14: Game 3 TBD
Week of 9/16: Tuesday, Thursday 6-7:30, Friday 6-7
Saturday 9/17: Game 4 TBD
Week of 9/19: Tuesday, Thursday 6-7:30, Friday 6-7
Saturday 9/21: Game 5 TBD
Week of 9/23: Tuesday, Thursday 6-7:30, Friday 6-7
Saturday 9/28: Game 6 TBD
Week of 9/30: Tuesday, Thursday 6-7:30, Friday 6-7
Saturday 10/5: Game 7
Week of 10/7: Tuesday, Thursday 6-7:30, Friday 6-7
Saturday 10/8: Game 8

Will there be games?
Schedule is TBD

Who are the coaches?
-Allen Jacobs from Highgate will be the head coach for the 2023 season. We are actively looking for more volunteers(2) to be assistants on the staff. Each coach will need to pass an annual background check and USA Football Certifications. If you are interested in coaching please contact Nick Michaud at athletics.swantonrec@gmail.com

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-Please visit the Northwest Valley Ducks Youth Football page for more streamlined info

USA Football 

www.usafootball.com

Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees
 
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Intro to Tackle Football 
N/A 5 - 6 M  08/12/2024
06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
John R Raleigh III Memorial Field #2 (Major Baseball Field) 		$50.00 Res, $50.00 Non-Res
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