Delaware, Ohio · Youth Football

Fall Tackle.
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Fall tackle for grades 3 through 6 is open for registration. Full pads, certified gear, COYFL league play. Volunteer-run and built to develop kids, not just win games.

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TackleFall · Grades 3–6 · Open Now
Aug–OctFall season window
100%Volunteer-run
COYFLCertified league play
Why Play

Skills That Stick

Football teaches more than blocking and catching. Kids learn to compete, lose, pick themselves up, and count on each other. That stuff follows them off the field.

Fundamentals

Blocking, tackling, routes, footwork, reading the field. Coaches build the foundation from day one.

Teamwork

No one wins alone. They figure that out pretty fast when every play depends on every player doing their job.

Sportsmanship

Respect for coaches, teammates, and opponents. It's a rule here, not a suggestion.

Community

Jr Pacers represent Delaware. Players wear that every time they take the field.

Spring Program

Spring 7v7

Spring 2026 is a wrap. Championship weekend was June 14, 2026. Big thank you to every athlete, coach, and family who made it happen.

Spring 7v7 is back in 2027. It runs grades 1 through 6, non-contact, fast-paced, and open to every skill level. No tackling, no contact. Families provide soft-shell helmets and cleats.

Right now, fall tackle registration is open. That's where the action is this season.

Register for Fall Tackle
Spring 7v7 at a Glance
  • Who: Grades 1 through 6
  • Format: 7v7 non-contact (touch football)
  • 2026 season: Wrapped June 14, 2026 championship weekend
  • Next season: Spring 7v7 returns spring 2027
  • Gear: Family provides soft-shell helmet and cleats
  • Parent presence: A parent or guardian is expected at all practices and games
Fall 2026 · Registration Open Now

Fall Tackle

Grades 3 through 6. Full pads, certified safety equipment, real competition in the Central Ohio Youth Football League. Local Sunday games. Small rosters mean every kid plays. Register now to lock in your spot.

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Season at a Glance
  • Who: Grades 3 through 6
  • League: COYFL (Central Ohio Youth Football League)
  • Games: Local Sundays, August through October 30
  • Practices begin: Late July
  • Physical deadline: OHSAA physical required before first practice on July 31
  • Spots: First 28 registered are guaranteed a roster spot
Fall Tackle Requirement

Equipment Pickup Day

Every tackle player needs to bring two documents to Equipment Pickup Day. A board member verifies age and grade on the spot before handing out gear.

Proof of Age

Bring your kid's birth certificate. They won't keep the original, but they may photograph it to build the player's profile folder for officials.

Proof of Grade

Bring a grade card or official school document. They may photograph the player alongside it to complete the profile.

Fall Tackle Requirement

OHSAA Physical Required

Every tackle player needs a completed OHSAA physical from a licensed medical professional before the first practice on July 31. No physical, no practice. No exceptions.

Download the official OHSAA Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation form and bring it to your doctor's appointment.

Download OHSAA Physical Form
Key Deadline
July 31

OHSAA physical needs to be done before this date. Get it scheduled early so you're not scrambling the last week of July.

Fall 2026 · Registration Open

Register for Fall Tackle

Registration runs through TeamLinkt. Create a free account, find Jr Pacers Youth Football and Cheer, and pick fall tackle. Schedules and updates come straight to the app.

  1. 1Create a free TeamLinkt account and search for Jr Pacers Youth Football and Cheer.
  2. 2Select fall tackle and your athlete's grade. Complete the player agreement.
  3. 3Bring a birth certificate and grade proof to Equipment Pickup Day, and complete the OHSAA physical before July 31.
  4. 4You're in. Schedules and team updates go straight to the app.

Cost shouldn't keep a kid off the field. Ask us about need-based scholarships. It's confidential and no kid gets turned away.