Two Seasons.
One Team.
Spring 7v7 keeps it fast and non-contact. Fall tackle is the real thing: full pads, certified gear, and games that matter. Both programs are volunteer-run and built to develop kids, not just win games.
Skills That Stick
Football teaches more than blocking and catching. Kids learn to compete, lose, pick themselves up, and trust their teammates. That stuff follows them off the field.
Fundamentals
Blocking, tackling, routes, footwork, and reading the field. Coaches build the foundation from day one.
Teamwork
No one wins alone. Kids figure that out 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 7v7
Grades 1 through 6. Non-contact, fast-paced, and open to every skill level. Practices start in spring, games begin in early May, and the season wraps by end of June.
No tackling, no contact. Families provide soft-shell helmets and cleats. Registration covers insurance, field rental, equipment, and officials.
Register for Spring 7v7- Who: Grades 1 through 6
- Format: 7v7 non-contact (touch football)
- Season: Practices begin spring, games start early May, done by end of June
- Gear: Family provides soft-shell helmet and cleats
- Parent presence: A parent or guardian is expected at all practices and games
Fall Tackle
Grades 3 through 6. Full pads, certified safety equipment, and real competition in the Central Ohio Youth Football League. Local Sunday games. Small rosters mean every athlete plays.
- 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
Equipment Pickup Day
Every tackle player must bring two documents to Equipment Pickup Day. A Jr Pacers board member verifies age and grade on the spot before handing out gear.
Proof of Age
Bring your athlete'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.
OHSAA Physical Required
Every tackle player must complete an OHSAA physical performed by 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 FormOHSAA physical must be complete before this date. Get it scheduled early so you're not scrambling the last week of July.
Get Your Athlete Registered
Registration runs through TeamLinkt. Create a free account, find Jr Pacers Youth Football and Cheer, and pick your program. Schedules and updates come straight to the app.
- 1Create a free TeamLinkt account and search for Jr Pacers Youth Football and Cheer.
- 2Select the football program and your athlete's grade. Complete the player agreement.
- 3For Fall Tackle: bring a birth certificate and grade proof to Equipment Pickup Day, and complete the OHSAA physical before July 31.
- 4You're in. Schedules and team updates go straight to the app.
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