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Youth Football

Little Footballers
Little Footballers is a great opportunity for kids to learn about the sport and the basic motor skills necessary to play. This is an instructional clinic, not a league. No teams will be formed. This is a parent-child interactive program, so each child is required to have a parent/guardian join them in the program. Classes are limited to 20 children.
Dates: Thursdays, September 11 - October 9, 2025
Times: 5:15 - 6:00 PM or 6:15 - 7:00 PM
Ages: 3 - 5
Location: TBD
Fees: $40 Resident | $55 Non-Res by 6/16/25
         $50 Resident | $65 Non-Res by 8/25/25
         $60 Resident | $75 Non-Res after 8/25/25; pending availability


Preseason Football Camp
Learn the game of football through drills and activities. This camp is to get kids excited and ready for the upcoming football season. All skill levels are welcome. This is an instructor led camp.
Dates: Monday - Thursday, July 21 - 24, 2025
Grades: 1st - 6th (as of 2025/2026 school year)
Times: 1st - 4th, 5:30 PM - 6:50 PM 
           5th & 6th, 7:00 PM - 8:20 PM
Location: TBD 

Fee: $40 Resident l $55 Non-Res by 6/16/25
        $50 Resident l $65 Non-Res by 7/7/25
        $60 Resident l $75 Non-Res after 7/7/25; pending availability


1st & 2nd Grade Flag Football 
Learn the fundamentals of football in a non-tackling league. Flag belts will be used instead of tackling. Mouthpiece and rubber cleats are encouraged, but not required. This league is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the evening. Volunteer coaches will make this league possible.
Dates: Tuesday, August 19 - Thursday, October 9, 2025
           Tuesday & Thursday Evenings
First Game: Week of September 8, 2025
Grades: 1st & 2nd (as of 2025/2026 school year)
Location: TBD
Fee: $50 Resident l $65 Non-Res by 6/16/25
        $60 Resident l $75 Non-Res by 8/4/25
        $70 Resident l $85 Non-Res after 8/4/25; pending availability


3rd & 4th Grade Flag Football 
Learn the fundamentals of football in a non-tackling league. Flag belts will be used instead of tackling. Mouthpiece and rubber cleats are encouraged, but not required. Games will be played on Saturdays with practices being held during the week. Practices will be determined by volunteer coach. Volunteer coaches will make this league possible.
Dates: Week of August 11 - October 11, 2025
           Weekday Practices; Games on Saturdays
Evaluation Night: Week of August 11, 2025
First Game: Saturday, September 6, 2025
Grades: 3rd & 4th (as of 2025/2026 school year)
Location: TBD
Fee: $50 Resident l $65 Non-Res by 6/16/25
        $60 Resident l $75 Non-Res by 7/28/25
        $70 Resident l $85 Non-Res after 7/28/25; pending availability

3rd & 4th Grade Flag Football - After School Practice Option
Holland Parks and Recreation is offering an After School Practice option for a limited number of 3rd & 4th grade students. This program is being offered for any 3rd & 4th grade Holland Public or Home school students. After School teams will practice at the conclusion of the school day until 5:15 PM. This program is a part of the traditional 3rd & 4th grade football program. Flag belts will be used instead of tackling. Mouthpiece and rubber cleats are encouraged, but not required.
Dates: Week of August 18 - October 11, 2025
            Weekday Afternoon Practices 2x/Week, Saturday Morning Games
First Game: Saturday, September 6, 2025
Grades: 3rd & 4th HPS or Home school Students
Location: TBD
Fee: $50 Resident l $65 Non-Res by 6/16/25
        $60 Resident l $75 Non-Res by 7/28/25
        $70 Resident l $85 Non-Res after 7/28/25; pending availability


5th & 6th Grade Tackle Football 
Participants will compete in the West Michigan Junior Football League (WMJFL) on Saturday mornings with practices being held during the week.  Participants will be responsible for all required football equipment including mouthpiece, padding, rubber cleats, white helmet & black pants. Holland Recreation will provide a game jersey. Assistance with equipment costs available through Workforce Scholarships to those meeting financial need criteria. Holland Public and Holland Christian teams will be formed.
Dates: Week August 11 - October 11, 2025
           Weekday Practices; Games on Saturdays
First Game: Saturday, September 6, 2025
Grades: 5th & 6th (as of 2025/2026 school year)
Location: TBD
Fee: $50 Resident l $65 Non-Res by 6/16/25
        $60 Resident l $75 Non-Res by 7/28/25
        $70 Resident l $85 Non-Res after 7/28/25; pending availability


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