Franklin Junior Football is an introductory, full tackle program focused on teaching young players the fundamentals of football. Players will learn proper techniques and fundamental concepts of football in a fun, safe environment. Our objective is to help players develop a love for the game while exposing them to the longstanding football traditions of the Franklin Community. SABER PRIDE!

2026 Key Dates

Team Formation

  • Registration Opens April 1st
  • Registration Closes May 31st
  • Mini Combine/ Jersey Fitting: TBD
  • First Practice: August 26th
  • Scrimmage: August 29th
  • First Game: September 12th
  • Last Game: October 10th
  • A mini combine is held in June to measure players for equipment & complete player evaluations
  • Teams are formed by grades into two divisions with a focus on competitive balance
    • PeeWee: Grades 1 & 2
    • Junior: Grades 3 & 4
  • Key considerations:
    • Size of players (height & weight)
    • Player skill level
    • Equal number of players/team
  • Every effort is made to honor team requests, but balanced teams & assignments of our volunteer coaches take first priority

Practice

Games

Practices are held Mondays & Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:00pm

    • Mondays: Juniors Only
    • Wednesdays: PeeWee & Juniors
  • Practices are conducted in a camp-style format where players are taught the fundamentals of football and given an opportunity to experience all positions on offense and defense
  • Games are held on Saturday mornings
  • 5-game schedule
  • This is an in-house league where teams compete exclusively against other teams in the Franklin Junior Football program