2026 Northwest Valley Ducks 5/6 Football
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Northwest Valley Ducks intro to tackle football is offered for 5th and 6th graders. The player pool is all kids that are living in the Swanton, Highgate, Franklin, Alburgh and Berkshire are in the NWV Ducks territory. Open towns include Sheldon, Enosburg, Richford, Montgomery. They can choose where to play. This program is supported by Swanton Recreation. The team will compete in the Northern Vermont Youth Football League(NVYFL) in Division 2.
Registration: Monday April 1st- Friday August 30th
Cost: $90
Scholarships: Please contact Nick at athletics.swantonrec@gmail.com
Start Date: Monday August 17th
End Date: Late October/Early November
Helpful questions.
What is competitive tackle football?
-This program will introduce the competitive side of football with the focus on player safety and teaching all techniques. All coaches will be USA Football certified in Blocking and Tackling to ensure proper techniques are taught correctly using best practice methods. The game is limited in what defenses can do and will be played on a smaller field. Weight limits will be in place to ensure player safety. Kids 105lbs or under will be able to be Quarterbacks, Running Backs, Wide Receivers. Kids 115lbs or under will be able to be a pass catching Tight End. Defense does not have weight restrictions so the coaches will use best judgement in putting kids in the best position possible to succeed. Kick off and Kick return are removed for player safety. Punt and punt return are controlled.
What will my player learn?
-Your player will learn the most basic fundamentals on how to block and tackle in the game of football. They will also get an opportunity to compete using their techniques learned throughout the year. They will learn self confidence, respect for others and develop teamwork.
Is there equipment?
-Yes. We have purchased helmets, shoulder pads, integrated football pants and jerseys for all players. All equipment will be returned to the Rec. department at the end of the season. Any equipment that is not returned will result in an invoice sent to guardians of the player.
What will my player need?
-Mouth guard, cleats and water bottle. Any additional football equipment will not be provided such as football gloves, forearm pads etc.
When is it?
-Practices will begin August 10th. The first two weeks of the season there will be practice from 5-7p.
-NVYFL Jamboree will be Saturday 22nd from 9-1pm at the Essex Tree Farm
-Beginning the week of 8/24 practice will be 5:30-7:30 every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with a walk through on Fridays from 5-6 until the end of the season. Games are Saturday morning with a start time of 8am
Game Schedule
TBD
Who are the coaches?
Steve Eddy- Head Coach, Brandon Allen- Asst. and Justin Tucker- Asst.
We are actively looking for two more coaches. If you'd like to help please contact Nick at athletics.swantonrec@gmail.com. No experience is required!
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