Midget Chargers

Midget Tackle

The Chargers Football Club commenced their midget tackle football program in 2006. Midget teams will be participating in 12-A-Side tackle season and is open to players in grades 9, 10 and 11, with most players at this level having already played football. This level will continue to focus on safe contact and more position specific skill development. All players will continue to learn football fundamentals, team work and sportsmanship while staying active and having fun as they develop their football skills.

Eligibility: 13-17 years of age, currently enrolled in Grades 9, 10 and 11.

Practices: Practices for the Spring season begin the first week of February - place and times to be determined.

Games: One game per week, in the City of Edmonton and surrounding areas.

Season: Season game play begins in early April and continues to mid May.

Equipment

Equipment provided as part of registration fees:

• Helmet
• Mouth Guard
• Shoulder Pads
• Game Pants & Knee Pads
• Practice & Game Jerseys
• Game Socks

Mandatory Equipment - NOT PROVIDED

• Football Cleats (or acceptable rubber cleat alternative) - No metal cleats
• Football/Sports Girdle (with Hip, Tail Bone and Thigh pads) - this can be purchased from the club for $50.00