FAIRFIELD YOUTH TACKLE FOOTBALL PROGRAMS
Overview
The Fairfield Youth Football Giants organization offers 2 programs depending on grade for padded football. Tackle for 5th-8th Grade and Modified Flag for 3rd and 4th Grade. All of our programs are focused on character first, and then, athletic development of Fairfield's young athletes. Our goal is to teach the fundamental concepts and techniques of football, promote sportsmanship and adhere to a safety first approach. All of our coaches are certified through USA Football which requires extensive football fundamental course work and safety training. We require all coaches to attend continuing education clinics as well as CPR and First Aid certification. Our board maintains strict oversight and quality control to ensure your young athlete has the opportunity to learn, safely compete and take pride in their football development path.
The Fairfield tackle program competes in the Fairfield County Football League (FCFL) which is comprised of schools in the FCIAC conference. Games will be played on either Saturdays or Sundays and any away games are within a short drive.
We tap into the resources from our local high school football programs when possible and benefit from the community outreach. The vision is to further develop Fairfield's football pride and teach them that game of football that rewards those who commit to it like no other sport.
USA Football's Heads Up Program Was Adopted by FCFL in 2013. For complete details, click here.
2025 Spring Tackle Clinics
Tackle Clinics are available to all of our current 4th-8th graders in our community. The focus will be on refreshing players skill set from the previous season while also providing a great opportunity for potential new players to try tackle football in a full contact/controlled setting. This will provide a base of knowledge and comfort should they decide to try tackle in the fall, as well as a chance to get to meet their coaches and teammates (Grade 8 will get to meet High School coaches). A mix of positional, conditioning and team drills is an important springboard to the fall.
Division/Schedule
All programs start either Sunday 4/6 or Monday 4/7 running through June 8th
Rising 5th Grade: Sunday Evenings 5:30pm-7pm @ Sturges Park Field
Rising 6th Grade: Tuesday Evenings 5:30pm-7:00pm @ Riverfield Elementary
Rising 7th Grade: Monday Evenings - Time/Location TBD
Rising 8th Grade: Monday Evenings - Time/Location TBD
Rising High School Freshman: Monday Evenings - Time/Location TBD
Spaces are limited, so please register your player as soon as possible. Once we have reached capacity, we will run a 'waitlist'.
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2025 Rising 5th Winter Tackle
As your 4th Grader transitions to 5th Grade, it's time to decide between continuing in Flag Football or moving to Tackle. Both programs are exciting and competitive, but Tackle involves a higher commitment with multiple practices and game days starting in August. To help with the decision, we offer Spring Tackle Clinics and Summer Camps as opportunities to "try before you buy" and get comfortable with the sport in pads.
For those opting for Flag, registration for the 4th/5th Grade Spring Flag Clinic will be available soon, providing an introduction to the game's changes before the NFL Flag Season in the Fall.
If you're leaning towards Tackle, we also offer a Winter Tackle Clinic for rising 5th Graders. This 6-week clinic focuses on fundamental Tackle skills, including positions, stances, blocking, tackling, and agility—helping players transition smoothly from Flag to Tackle football.
Location: Field House at the Fairfield SportsPlex 85 Mill Plain Rd, Fairfield
This program will be on Sundays on the following Dates/Times:
Sunday, February 9th - 1:30-2:50pm
Sunday, February 23rd - 1:55-2:55pm
Sunday, March 9th - 1:30-2:50pm
Sunday, March 16th - 1:30-2:50pm
Sunday, March 23rd - 1:30-2:50pm
Cost: $50 per player.
See below for registration details
2025 Tackle Summer Camp
Details to come and registration will open late winter/early summer 2025
2025 Fall Tackle
Details to come and registration will open in late spring/early summer 2025
Tackle Refund Policy Notice:
Please reach out to [email protected] for refund requests. Please note that no refunds will be issued once regular season games or clinic sessions begin. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.