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Age Group Programs: We offer two age group classifications for flag and four group classifications for tackle that we divide into the following groups: K, 1st grade & 2nd grade for Flag, Rookie Tackle for 3rd grade, Modified Tackle for 4th grade, Tackle for 5th/6th grade, and a 5th/6th grade travel tackle program.

Our leagues are primarily focused as developmental Recreation (Rec) Leagues in order to offer football to all participants. We accept players with all levels of skills from beginner to expert at any age level. Evaluations are performed at the beginning of each season to properly gauge a player’s ability and balance our teams for equal levels of skills. Player’s within the Rec Leagues should expect fair and balance playing time with the focus on good competition and skill development.

Eligibility: Any youth (qualifying by Mudsock Youth Athletics' guidelines) who is in Kindergarten through the sixth grades, at least five (5) years of age and not thirteen (13) years of age prior to June 1st of the current season is eligible to play in the Mudsock Youth Football League.

Severe Weather Policy

The decision as to weather the fields are playable rest with the City of Fishers Parks Department and Fishers - Hamilton Southeastern Youth Football. The decision to close fields will be made by 3:00 pm on weekdays and 8:00 am on weekends.

No games or practices are to begin with Storm Warning in effect at the time of said game or practice.

When thunder and/or lightning is detected within 10 miles all fields will be cleared for a 30 minute delay. The 30 minute delay will restart at each observed thunder or lightning strike. Players, Parents and Coaches must return to their vehicles during the delay.

Mudsock Youth Football will then determine whether play or practice will resume or be suspended and will communicate via our league communication system, our league commissioners, our coaches and our league Twitter account.

Click here to access Fishers Parks Maintenance Field Status App.

Be sure to follow: @FishersYouthFB and Fishers Park Maintenance @Fishersfields on Twitter for up to date field Status.

Registration Information

Registration:
Open registration runs May 1st – 31st at myathletics.com.

Evaluations:
All players must be evaluated before they are placed on a team. Players are evaluated by coaches who have been trained in the USA Football standards and evaluations will take place in July.

Time Commitment:
The league runs from late July with mini camps through October. Weekly time commitment varies slightly by grade. Teams may practice up to twice per week. Most games are on Saturday, but occasional weeknight games are possible.

Team Selection:
Every effort is made to balance teams. Players are required to be evaluated. Teams are balanced before coaches are selected to ensure optimal competition.

Coach Selection:
Coaches are selected based on applications. All coaches are required to have a background check on file and are required to complete safety training and the USA Football certification annually.

Playing Time:
Except for the Junior Tigers/Royals program, all divisions strive for equal playing time.

Equipment Needed:
The following items are needed based on the division you participate in:

Flag - mouthguard, molded cleats, gym shorts
Tackle (3rd-6th) - white football pants w/ pads, practice jersey, mouthguard, molded cleats The league will provide footballs, helmets, shoulder pads, jerseys, and socks if applicable to your child’s division.
Grades K-4th uses a Peewee size football and 5th and 6th uses a junior size football.