2026 Youth Tackle Football - Fall 2026

GRADES 1-8 (2026-27 school year)

DRSA Football Teams Play in the Jeffco Youth Football Association league.

EARLY Registration 2/23/26 - 3/31/26:  $400 per player

REGULAR Registration 4/1/26 - 5/31/26:  $425 per player

LATE Registration 6/1/26 - 7/1/26:  $475 per player**MUST HAVE DIRECTOR APPROVAL BEFORE REGISTERING LATE**

Includes:

JYFA fees (includes officials), DRSA admin fees, practice/game fields, liability insurance, NSID fees, team HUDL account, coaches shirts, helmet decals, field painting, scholarships (Dakota Ridge area players ONLY)

**NEW PLAYERS MUST PURCHASE A NEW UNIFORM...NO EXCEPTIONS!!**

(uniform includes custom sublimated reversible jersey and pants with inserts for pads)

**RETURNING PLAYERS DO NOT HAVE TO PURCHASE A NEW UNIFORM UNLESS THEY NEED TO REPLACE A JERSEY and/or PANTS DUE TO DAMAGE OR NEEDNG A NEW SIZE**

**Uniforms Sold Separately......More Information Will Follow**

QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT DRSA FOOTBALL DIRECTOR CHAD FOWLER: chad.fowler14@yahoo.com

***All fees MUST be paid by the due date set forth by Dakota Ridge Sports Association or the registered player will be INELIGIBLE to participate in practices or games with their team unless the player has an approved Scholarship or Payment Plan on file**

Program Details
  • Registration Status:
    Not Open Yet
  • Early Bird Registration:
    Monday, February 23, 2026 - Tuesday, March 31, 2026
  • Regular Registration:
    Wednesday, April 1, 2026 - Sunday, May 31, 2026
  • Late Registration:
    Sunday, May 31, 2026 - Saturday, August 1, 2026
  • Program Duration:
    Monday, July 20, 2026 - Saturday, November 7, 2026
  • Early Registration Cost:
    $400.00
  • Regular Registration Cost:
    $425.00
  • Late Registration Cost:
    $475.00
Frequently Asked Questions
  • When Will The First Practice Be?: The first practice of the season usually begins sometime in mid July.
  • When Will The First Game Be?: The first game of the season is usually around the end of August.
  • Can My Player "Play Up"?: Players are discouraged from "playing up" and may only do so with prior approval from a DRSA Football Director before enrolling. Regardless of this, all players MUST enroll in their correct grade.
  • What if I need a Scholarship?: DRSA Football Scholarships are ONLY available to Dakota Ridge area athletes. Out of area athletes ARE NOT eligible for scholarships. Please email drsaom@hotmail.com for more information.
  • Where Will Games Be Played?: Away games will be played at various locations. Home games MIGHT be played at Summit Ridge Middle School or Dakota Ridge High School.
  • Does My Player Need a Physical?: YES! Physical Forms may be found directly on the Jeffco Youth Football Association website(forms may not be immediately available if you are registering your athlete early.....keep checking back!). Athlete MUST have a physical completed BEFORE the first practice.
  • Do I need purchase a uniform?: ALL NEW PLAYERS TO A DRSA TEAM MUST PURCHASE A NEW UNIFORM. Uniforms are purchased separately through an independent vendor. Returning players DO NOT have to purchase a new uniform unless they need to replace their jersey, pants, or both due to damage or if they need a new size.
  • What does a uniform Include?: A custom sublimated reversible jersey and football pants with pockets for pads.
  • What does my fee include?: JYFA fees (includes officials), DRSA admin fees, practice/game fields, field painting, 2 Day Camp at DRHS, helmet decals, team HUDL account, coaches shirts, NSID fees, scholarships (Dakota Ridge area players ONLY), and liability insurance.
  • Do I pay a deposit when I register?: YES! A $100 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT is due when you register. This amount will be applied to your total fees once the player is placed onto a DRSA team. This amount is NOT REFUNDABLE unless we are unable to place the player onto a DRSA team.
  • Why Is My Deposit NON-REFUNDABLE?: This amount covers non-refundable processing and admin fees. ***Refunds of the deposit amount are ONLY REFUNDABLE IF DRSA IS UNABLE TO ASSIGN THE PLAYER TO A TEAM***
Offerings
 Registration DatesCostStatus

Offering: 1st Grade

 Early Bird: 02/23/26 12:00 AM - 03/31/26 11:59 PM$400.00Not Open Yet
 Regular: 04/01/26 12:00 AM - 05/31/26 11:00 PM$425.00Not Open Yet
 Late: 05/31/26 11:00 PM - 08/01/26 11:00 PM$475.00Not Open Yet

Offering: 2nd Grade

 Early Bird: 02/23/26 12:00 AM - 03/31/26 11:59 PM$400.00Not Open Yet
 Regular: 04/01/26 12:00 AM - 05/31/26 11:00 PM$425.00Not Open Yet
 Late: 05/31/26 11:00 PM - 07/01/26 11:00 PM$475.00Not Open Yet

Offering: 3rd Grade

 Early Bird: 02/23/26 12:00 AM - 03/31/26 11:59 PM$400.00Not Open Yet
 Regular: 04/01/26 12:00 AM - 05/31/26 11:00 PM$425.00Not Open Yet
 Late: 05/31/26 11:00 PM - 07/01/26 11:00 PM$475.00Not Open Yet

Offering: 4th Grade

 Early Bird: 02/23/26 12:00 AM - 03/31/26 11:59 PM$400.00Not Open Yet
 Regular: 04/01/26 12:00 AM - 05/31/26 11:00 PM$425.00Not Open Yet
 Late: 05/31/26 11:00 PM - 07/01/26 11:00 PM$475.00Not Open Yet

Offering: 5th Grade

 Early Bird: 02/23/26 12:00 AM - 03/31/26 11:59 PM$400.00Not Open Yet
 Regular: 04/01/26 12:00 AM - 05/31/26 11:00 PM$425.00Not Open Yet
 Late: 05/31/26 11:00 PM - 07/01/26 11:00 PM$475.00Not Open Yet

Offering: 6th Grade

 Early Bird: 02/23/26 12:00 AM - 03/31/26 11:59 PM$400.00Not Open Yet
 Regular: 04/01/26 12:00 AM - 05/31/26 11:00 PM$425.00Not Open Yet
 Late: 05/31/26 11:00 PM - 07/01/26 11:00 PM$475.00Not Open Yet

Offering: 7th Grade

 Early Bird: 02/23/26 12:00 AM - 03/31/26 11:59 PM$400.00Not Open Yet
 Regular: 04/01/26 12:00 AM - 05/31/26 11:00 PM$425.00Not Open Yet
 Late: 05/31/26 11:00 PM - 07/01/26 11:00 PM$475.00Not Open Yet

Offering: 8th Grade

 Early Bird: 02/23/26 12:00 AM - 03/31/26 11:59 PM$400.00Not Open Yet
 Regular: 04/01/26 12:00 AM - 05/31/26 11:00 PM$425.00Not Open Yet
 Late: 05/31/26 11:00 PM - 07/01/26 11:00 PM$475.00Not Open Yet