2023 Recreational Youth Tackle Football Program
The City of Tallahassee Parks and Recreation Youth Tackle Football Program is for ages 8-13. Practices will be near the location site you choose. All games will be played at James Messer Sports Complex on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. There must be at least 4 teams to have a league. Volunteer coaches are needed for the program. The registration fee of the child on the team coached by a parent will be waived. If interested in coaching, please contact the program supervisor.
- Registration Dates & Fees
- Registration runs June 1, 2023 through August 16, 2023
- $72
- Discount Fee: $15 - For those receiving public assistance, the Notice of Action letter from the Department of Children & Families, with current coverage dates, can be submitted at time of registration for an 80% fee waiver.
- Season Dates
- Practices will start September 4, 2023
- The 6 game season will run October 3, 2023 through November 8, 2023
- Age Groups
- Age Determining Date September 1, 2023 (the player's age on this date is their league age)
- Pee Wee (8-9); Weight Limit - 125 pounds
- Intermediate (10-11); Weight Limit - 155 pounds
- Junior (11-13); Weight Limit - Unlimited
- Equipment Needed
- Mouthpiece & Cleats
- Provided by the City:
- Jersey (player keeps)
- Helmet, Shoulder Pads, Football Pants with pads - must be returned at end of season or parents will be charged for the equipment.
- Footballs
- Sites
- Pee Wee - Country Club, Lafayette, Lee, Levy, Meridian, Tom Brown Parks; Walker-Ford Community Center
- Intermediate - Country Club, Lee, Levy, Meridian and Tom Brown Parks; Walker-Ford Community Center
- Junior - Lee, Levy and Myers Parks; Jake Gaither Community Center
- How to Register
- Register Online
- By Phone - Call the Program Supervisor (number below) or the Parks and Recreation office at 850-891-3866
Interested in Sponsoring a Banner?
The tackle football program is looking for banner sponsors to promote their business or organizations. For only $250 a field, your 2' x 6' banner will be seen by thousands throughout the season. For more information, download the attachment (PDF).
Additional Information and Forms
Program Supervisor
For additional information or questions, please contact Akita Heatly or call 850-891-3837.