BAA Youth Tackle Football in Bloomington, Minnesota
Bloomington Athletic Association offers youth tackle football for players in grades 3–8. BAA football helps athletes build fundamental skills, teamwork, sportsmanship and confidence in a safe, structured and supportive environment.
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BAA Football Program Overview
BAA provides fun, affordable and safe youth football experiences powered by dedicated volunteers. Players develop football fundamentals, coordination, teamwork and sportsmanship while participating in a family-friendly program.
Grades 3–8
Age-appropriate football programs help players develop at each grade level.
Balanced Teams
Evaluations help coaches create balanced teams and understand player skill levels.
Volunteer Powered
Coaches, assistants, officials and chain crews make each season possible.
Volunteer with BAA Football
BAA football relies on volunteers to serve as head coaches, assistant coaches, chain crew members and officials at younger levels.
Coaches and Assistant Coaches
New and returning coaches receive support from the BAA Football Director of Coaching and mentorship program. Practice plans, strategies and coaching resources are provided to help volunteers lead confidently.
Coaching applications are generally due in late June, with coaching clinics held in mid-July.
Coaching youth football is a great way to support local athletes, strengthen leadership skills and give back to the Bloomington community.
BAA Football Player Evaluations
BAA football does not use tryouts or cut players based on ability. Evaluations are used only to help create balanced teams and give coaches an understanding of each player’s current skills.
During evaluations, players complete a series of low-pressure drills covering basic football fundamentals.
If a player cannot attend the scheduled evaluation, they may still participate. Their coach will complete an informal evaluation during the first practices.
Football Registration and Financial Assistance
All players must complete online registration before participating in any BAA football practice, evaluation, equipment fitting or game.
- Registration payments must be completed within one hour or the registration may be removed.
- Team sizes may be limited.
- Players may be placed on a waiting list until enough coaches and players are available to form another team.
- Registration may close early if the program reaches capacity.
Refund requests should be directed to the BAA Football Commissioner at football@baaonline.org and will be handled according to the BAA refund policy.
Financial Assistance
BAA is committed to making youth football available regardless of a family’s ability to pay. Contact the Football Commissioner at football@baaonline.org before registering to ask about financial assistance.
BAA Football Equipment Requirements
BAA provides certain required equipment, while families are responsible for purchasing or supplying other player items.
Equipment Provided by BAA
Helmet
Every player must be professionally fitted with a BAA-issued helmet. BAA helmets are inspected and recertified after each season.
Game Jersey
BAA provides a game jersey to each player. Jerseys must be returned in acceptable condition after the season.
Player-Provided Equipment
- Shoulder pads
- Football pants with pads
- Cleats
- Mouthguard
- Protective cup
Optional equipment may include:
- Gloves
- Forearm or hand pads
- Eye black
Equipment Return Deadline
BAA-issued helmets and jerseys must be returned by November 1.
- Unreturned helmets may be billed at a replacement cost of $250.
- Unreturned or damaged jerseys may be billed at the current replacement cost.
- Families with unpaid equipment invoices may not be eligible for future BAA participation until the balance is paid.
Families receiving financial assistance may contact BAA about the possible availability of loaner football pants.
BAA Football Jamboree
The BAA Football Jamboree gives teams an opportunity to scrimmage against other BAA teams before the Gopher State Football League season begins.
The jamboree is held on mid-August Saturday, with Sunday reserved as a weather backup date. Families and friends are encouraged to attend to support the players.
Gopher State Football League
BAA Football participates in the Gopher State Football League, also known as GSFL. As a member of the GSFL, Bloomington competes against teams throughout the metro area.
BAA Football Playoffs
BAA football teams may participate in postseason playoffs based on their Gopher State Football League standings.
The regular season generally concludes in late September or early October, with playoffs typically held in mid-October.
BAA Football Grade Levels
Review the football program summary and grade-level information below for schedules, game formats and season details.
3rd and 4th Grade Football
5th Grade Football
6th Grade Football
7th Grade Football
8th Grade Football
BAA Football Contacts
Contact the BAA football leadership team for help with registration, equipment, coaching, schedules, financial assistance or other program questions.
Football Rules and Sponsor Discounts
2026 Football Rules
Review current BAA and Gopher State Football League rules before the season begins.
Sponsor Discount
BAA families may use available sponsor offers to save on football equipment and apparel.
Join BAA Youth Football
Register your player or volunteer as a coach, assistant, official or chain crew member to help create a great football season for Bloomington youth.
