Middle School Tackle
The Middle School Tackle program is managed by the Hopkins Booster's Youth Football Programs.
Our program competes in the Lake Minnetonka Athletic Association (LMAA) Conference.
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
Ages/Grade
Middle School football has teams at 6th, 7th, and 8th grade levels. Players in lower grades may be considered for moving up based on physical size and experience in previous football programs.
- 6th grade - 9 man
- 7th grade - 11 man
- 8th grade - 11 man
When
Season begins in conjunction with the Varsity HS Season. Summer practices (before school starts) will start in middle of August and league play will conclude in mid-October (weekend before MEA).
Where
Practices are held at the Hopkins Varsity Athletic Complex on H11 (Water Tower Field) or Turf Practice Field.
Home games are held at the Varsity Stadium.
Away games may be played across the west metro region.
Practices
Practices will start in mid-August and season concludes mid-October.
Team practices will held during the week and will change after school starts.
- Before School Starts - Practices will be held Mondays-Fridays
- After School Starts - Practices will typically be held on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.
Games
Teams will play 8 games through the season and typically will fall on Saturdays or Wednesdays (nights).
Equipment Deposits
The middle school program requires all participants to provide a $400 deposit for equipment rental for the year. The check will be returned at and of season with return of all equipment.
Equipment
The following equipment is provided for use during the season through the registration fees.
- Helmet
- Shoulder Pads
- Pants & Pads
- Practice Jersey
- Game Jersey
Other equipment - Cleats, mouth guard, receiver gloves - are to be provided by the athlete.
2025 Fall Football - MS Tackle
Welcome to the Middle School Tackle Football Registration. Please make sure your sign up includes the grades for the 2025-2026 School Year.
If you have questions about financial assistance and our scholarship policy, please reach out the the Registrar.
* Acceptance of the player and parent code of conduct is required to confirm your registration. Both codes can be found under "Helpful Documents" in the Resources Tab.
Register2025 Summer 7v7 - 8th & 9th
Welcome to the Summer 7v7 for 8th and 9th Grade. These grades will participate in the Anoka 8th/9th summer 7v7 on Wednesday nights during late June & July. There will be no games/practice the week of the 4th of July.
If you have questions about financial assistance and our scholarship policy, please reach out the the Registrar.
* Acceptance of the player and parent code of conduct is required to confirm your registration. Both codes can be found under "Helpful Documents" in the Resources Tab.
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