Mission

Our tackle football program aims at providing a safe structured environment while playing the greatest game on earth to the youth of Foxboro. Our program prides itself on instilling strong core values such as teamwork, discipline, unselfishness, mental toughness, sportsmanship, academics work ethic, and a sense of pride for the community we live in.

Co-ed play for boys and girls
Divisions are formed by grade
Gameplay is fun, fair, and safe
Convenient game and practice times
Dedicated to creating fun memories for players

FAQ & Info

PRACTICES

All players MUST have a physical, dated within the current year, turned in before they can be on the field. Please get those to us ASAP.

Beginning the first week of August, Tackle Football Teams will begin practicing. Typical practice schedules are Monday thru Thursday evenings from 5:30pm-8:00pm. Final practice schedules are usually determined by the end of July once Coaches have been assigned to teams.

Once school starts, teams will practice three times per week. Days and times TBD.

Players must have 10 hours of practice without pads (helmets only) before they can put their full gear on and participate fully.

GAMES

Regular season games typically take place on Saturday or Sundays beginning early September (Labor Day) and usually run through the end of October. FYFC home games are typically scheduled on Saturdays. There will be 8 games on each schedule with the possibility for playoffs at the higher levels. Games consist of four 11 minute quarters with a 10 minute half time.

TACKLE FOOTBALL RULES

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

FYFC will provide each player with a helmet, mouth guard, shoulder pads, rib pads, practice jersey, game jersey and game socks. Most of these must be returned at season’s end. Each player must provide their own football pants, socks and cleats. Players with braces should consult their orthodontist for proper mouth protection.

EQUIPMENT HANDOUT & FITTING

Getting properly fitted for their football equipment is imperative for your child’s safety. We believe that it is important to attend our equipment handout to be fitted for a helmet and shoulder pads by the FYFC coaches who are all certified in this area.

In order to pick up your equipment, you must have registered and paid in full, your AYF Player Packet signed and dated, player’s Physical dated the calendar year of the season or Medical Release form, included in the AYF Player packet, signed by their doctor and copy of player’s current report card. If you don’t have the physical or signed medical release, you can be fitted and your equipment will be held for you until the physical or signed medical release is turned in. You will need to contact your coach if you cannot make it to the equipment fitting. Equipment handout dates/times will be announced prior to the start of the season.

HOW DO I TAKE CARE OF MY EQUIPMENT?

COACHING TACKLE FOOTBALL

The primary function of a FYFC Coach is making sure kids have fun while they learn foundational life skills, athletic fundamentals and core values. Youth Football Coaches must effectively manage team communications with players and their families, and collaborate and cooperate with each other regarding strategy, practice planning, game planning, and playing time. Time commitment is approximately 12-15 hours per week. If you are interested in becoming a Head Coach or Assistant Coach of a Youth Tackle Football Team please download the Coaches Application and CORI Form below.

Football Coach Applications

CORI Form