NWOYFL – 5th & 6th Grade Tackle Football

This is a 5th & 6th grade league with other Northwest Ohio communities. Our Sylvania teams will be organized based on the high school district in which children reside, as well as their grade level. The program entails 3 – 5 team ‘contacts’ per week. Team contact include practice, scrimmages & games.

COACHES ARE NEEDED! Please consider helping out and contact Bryce Erskine if interested. 

All players must complete 8 days of conditioning before practicing with pads.

Dates: July 27 – October 25, 2026 (6 – 7 Games)
Registration Deadline: July 17th, 2026
Conditioning Begins: July 27th @ 6 pm @ Pacesetter Park
Grade: 5th & 6th grade (Sylvania Public & Parochial Students Only)
Parent Meeting: Start of conditioning @ Pacesetter Park
Location: Northview, Southview, McCord, Oregon Recreation, Anthony Wayne HS, and other NW Ohio Communities
Games: Primarily Sundays (alternate Saturdays are possible)
Time: 9 am – 5 pm (Sun) / alternate times are possible
Fees: $125 / $10 additional after deadline
Deadline: July 17th, 2026

** Coach’s Meeting:  TBD **

Important Season Dates: Important Dates:

July 27th @ 6 pm: Conditioning begins for all players at Pacesetter Park

July 31st Helmet & Equipment Handout @ Sylvania Sports & Exhibition Center @ Tam-o-Shanter: 5 pm for Southview | 6 pm for Northview

August 10th: Full pads practice begins

August 21st: Season schedule released

October 25th: Season ends | Please return all loaned equipment. If not returned, it will result in a fee. | Games jerseys are to be kept by players.

Equipment Needed

• 5 or 7 Piece Integrated Padded Girdle
• Practice Jersey
• Mouthpiece
• Football Cleats

All other equipment such as helmet, shoulder pads, game jersey, practice & game pants will be provided by Sylvania Recreation

Click here for more details and registration