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!
Key Dates
Team Formation
- Registration Closes: 6/26
- Mini Combine: 6/27
- Equipment Handout: 8/22
- First Practice: 8/31
- Scrimmage: 9/10
- First Game: 9/17
- Last Practice: 10/19
- Last Game & Equipment Return: 10/22
- The program is divided into 2 divisions, by grade:
- Pee Wees: Second & Third Grade
- Juniors: Fourth & Fifth Grade
- A mini combine is held in June to measure players for equipment & complete player evaluations
- Teams are formed with a focus on competitive balance
- 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
- Pee Wees: Wednesday only
- Juniors: Monday & Wednesday
- 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
- 6-game schedule
- This is an in-house league where teams compete exclusively against other teams in their division of Franklin Junior Football