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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Bloomington Athletic Association offers football with a season of August through October each year. The program is open to youth grades 3 through 7. Sign-ups are in JUNE. The fee is $115. There is a non-waivable late fee of $25.00 for every late sign up.
BAA provides helmets, game jerseys, pants and pads for the pants. Each player provides shoulder pads, any other forearm, hand pads they feel necessary, cleats, mouth piece and a protective cup.
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Schedule
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Standings
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Playoffs
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3rd/4th Grade
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5th Grade
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6th Grade
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7th Grade
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Our goal this is year is to create a fun atmosphere while developing all players. Every effort will be made this year to have parity within the league. This year each grade level will have common practices the week of August TBD at TBD. During this week all players will be evaluated based on their individual skill level. All players will be assigned to a team based on their evaluation. This approach has been successful with surrounding communities over the past decade. Teams will be selected Saturday, August 15th and each coach will contact his players for future practice locations and times.
Grades 3/4th and 5th -
Grades 6th and 7th -
Bloomington participates in the Southwest Metro Football League. The league also includes Eden Prairie (5th-7th), Chaska (5th-7th) and Edina (7th grade only). The number of teams at each grade level varies depending on the number of kids that sign-up. But, in general Bloomington will field 4-5 teams at each grade level, Chaska will field 3-4 at each level and Edina will field 4 at the 7th grade level. The league utilizes the same rules and weight restrictions for all participating programs. Prior to the start of the season all directors meet to discuss rules changes and any necessary weight changes. Bloomington combines 3rd/4th graders together on the same teams to create an in-house league of 7-8 teams. Teams will play a 8 to 10 game schedule, depending on grade, plus playoffs.
3rd/4th grade weight restrictions: Less than 85 pounds can play any position and carry the ball. (No red tape on helmet). Greater than 85 pounds but less than 109 pounds can not carry or receive the ball, line up in the backfield. (One stripe of red tape on the helmet). Greater than 110 pounds can only play Guard, Center, Tackle, Defensive Guard or Defensive Tackle. (Two stripes of red tape on the helmet)
5th grade weight restrictions:Less than 95 pounds can play any position and carry the ball. (No red tape on helmet). Greater than 95 pounds but less than 124 pounds can not carry or receive the ball, line up in the backfield. (One stripe of red tape on the helmet). Greater than 125 pounds can only play Guard, Center, Tackle, Defensive Guard or Defensive Tackle. (Two stripes of red tape on the helmet)
6th grade weight Restrictions:Less than 110 pounds can play any position and carry the ball. (No red tape on helmet).Greater than 110 pounds but less than 144 pounds can not carry or receive the ball, line up in the backfield. (One stripe of red tape on the helmet). Greater than 145 pounds can only play Guard, Center, Tackle, Defensive Guard or Defensive Tackle. (Two stripes of red tape on the helmet).
7th grade weight Restrictions:Less than 132 pounds can play any position and carry the ball. (No red tape on helmet). Greater than 132 pounds but less than 171 pounds can not carry or receive the ball, line up in the backfield except they can designated tight ends to receive a pass down field. (One stripe of red tape on the helmet). Greater than 172 pounds can only play Guard, Center, Tackle, Defensive Guard or Defensive Tackle. (Two stripes of red tape on the helmet).
Games are played at the following locations:
3rd/4th Grade - in-house, all in Bloomington
5th Grade - Bloomington, Chaska, Eden Prairie
6th Grade - Bloomington, Chaska, Eden Prairie
7th Grade - Bloomington, Chaska, Edina, Eden Prairie
2010 PLAYING NIGHTS-playing nights vary - but there are only 1-2 games per week. We have to work with other communities in developing our schedule. Games are scheduled on the following dates/times:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 6:30 pm and 8:00 pm
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday -- no games played
Saturday 9:00am, 10:30am, 12:00, and 1:30pm.
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