Tackle Football

Tackle Football is offered for students entering 4th through 8th grade in the upcoming school year.

We’ve created dedicated information pages with equipment details, key dates, and important updates for each program. When registering, please select the option that matches your player’s grade group for the fall. For example, if your player will be entering 5th grade, choose the 4th–6th Grade registration option.

Flag Football

Flag Football is offered to students entering grades Kindergarten through 3rd grade. 

If you have any questions regarding our programs, please reach out to Mitch Lonnee

Volunteer Coaches Needed

Interested in Coaching?
We’d love to hear from you! If you’re passionate about developing young athletes and believe in our program’s philosophy, please fill out the coaches application as early as possible.

Please note: completing an application does not guarantee a coaching spot. We are limiting the number of coaches per team, and coaching is a significant commitment—so we want to make sure every coach has the time and ability to fully support their team.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out!

Key Dates for 2026! 

We’re excited to share our big events for the year! Below is a list of important dates to help you plan ahead. Keep in mind that times and dates may change due to weather or other circumstances, but we’ll always keep you updated. We can’t wait to see you and your player(s) at these fun events!

• Registration  - April
• Summer BBQ - TBD
  • Our summer BBQ is a combined event with Anoka High School football as a way to connect with the community and gear up for the upcoming season!
• Combine/Equipment Hand Out - 
  • The combine portion of this event is hosted by the Anoka High School Football staff and team. Registered players will attend to get properly fitted for their football gear for the season. Players are welcome to run all the combine events. Please note that flag players do not need to try on equipment, but are highly encouraged to come out and run the drills.
• Youth Camp - July 27th - July 30th (6:00PM-8:00PM)
  • This event is included in your registration. AR Football has partnered with Anoka High School football to put on a fun week of youth camp for ALL registered players. 
• Practice Begins - First week of August
  • Prior to school starting, teams will practice up to 4 days a week. Once school starts, it will drop to 3 days a week - meaning two practices and a game, or two games and a practice per week. 
• Anoka Kickoff Classic - August 22nd
  • We will be hosting the 15th Annual Kickoff Classic. This is open to 3rd-8th grade tackle teams. This event offers teams competition in a controlled format, 30 minute scrimmages, rotating from offense to defense, versus at least 2 other teams. The Schedule will be released 1 week prior to the event. Please refer to your coach for your teams game times. 
• Picture Day - TBD
• Youth Night - September 3rd @ Goodrich
  • More details to come. Email and social media communications will come be sent out as this event gets closer. Coaches will also communicate information about this event. 
• Opening Weekend - August 29th-30th
• Pumpkin Bowl - TBD

Join Our Board! Make a Difference in Our Football Community

Are you passionate about youth sports and giving back to the community?
We’re looking for volunteer board members to help shape the future of our football program!

Becoming a board member is a rewarding way to get involved, make connections, and ensure our players and families have the best experience possible. See the open positions below. 

• Treasurer 
• Sponsorship Coordinator

Email football@arsports.org for more information

We thank you for your interest in continuing to improve and grow our Anoka Youth Football Program!