JYMS 7th/8th Grade Football

📣 BIG NEWS, THUNDERBIRD FAMILIES! 🏈⚡

For the upcoming season, Baraboo Youth Football is making the switch to the Crossbar App!

The Crossbar App will be your one-stop shop for:
✅ Team communication
✅ Schedules and game updates
✅ Practice information
✅ Announcements and alerts
✅ And much more!

📲 Download the Crossbar App today and be ready when team information starts rolling out.

🏈 Haven't registered yet? There's still time!

Register today at:
https://www.baraboo-youthfootball.org/

Don't wait until the last minute—secure your spot and get ready for another great season of Thunderbird football!

2026 - JYMS FB Camp Google Form

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSckE_erX2jagNttUD93Mi091gbMZlYnd5ddDrQOxkNlj3Ik5A/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=102179478973984054987

7th/8th Grade JYMS Football Dates and Reminders for the 2026 Season.

🏈 JYMS 7th/8th Grade T-Bird Football (2026)
Welcome to the 2026 football season! Below you will find the essential schedule, registration details, and program expectations for our student-athletes and their families.

📅 Important Dates & Schedule
Date Time Event Location / Details
May 31 6:00 pm Parent Informational Meeting
JYMS Commons (Enter Lower Lot)

June 15 — Summer Strength & Conditioning
JYMS Summer School

July 20–24 — Skills & Drills Clinic JYMS Practice Field

Aug 3 — Registration Opens Via Infinite Campus Parent Portal

Aug 24 6:00 pm Fall Sport Parent Meeting
Virtual via Zoom

Aug 25 6:00–8:00 pm Equipment Hand-Out
JYMS Small Gym (Lower Lot)

Sept 1 3:45–5:30 pm First Day of Practice JYMS Main Gym/Commons

Sept 15 — First Game (7th & 8th)

Regular Practice Schedule: Monday – Friday | 3:45 pm – 5:30 pm | JYMS Practice Field (Sept 2 – Oct 23)

🛡️ Equipment & Gear
Provided by School:

Helmet & Mouthguard

Shoulder Pads

Practice & Game Uniforms

Provided by Athlete:

5-Padded Girdle (Required)

Water Bottle (Must not be shared)

Football Cleats

Note: For the first two days of practice, athletes only need their helmets and practice jerseys.

📋 Parent Expectations
To ensure a positive environment for all athletes, we ask parents to adhere to the following standards:

Be Supportive: Focus on personal discipline, teamwork, and the fun of the game rather than just winning or statistics.
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Academic First: Insist on positive behavior and high performance in the classroom.

Respect the Field: * Stay in the bleachers or on the hill; stay off the sidelines and away from huddles.

Only medical staff should assess injuries; do not enter the field unless requested.

Support the Staff: Back the coaches' decisions to help maintain team morale.

Commitment: Help your athlete attend all practices and games while emphasizing healthy sleep and nutrition.

🔗 Resources & Links

Official Website: Jack Young Middle School Football

Film & Playbooks: Hudl (Team Code: cos05mg)

Communication: page

Remind App Code:

Registration: Parent Portal / School Store

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pWBywgvhsY2T6SvudEkZJ4OaLvpfUr_wV6SELME6vz4/edit?usp=sharing

This is also for the Players/Parents and families of our 7th/8th Middle School Football Teams. I will be there as well and we can all meet Coach Pryor together and hear his vision for the program moving forward!

Go T-Birds!!

🏈 BARABOO YOUTH FOOTBALL PARENT MEETING 🏈

Meet the New Baraboo High School Head Football Coach

All Baraboo Youth Football Parents Are Invited

Come meet the new Baraboo High School Head Football Coach, BJ Pryor, and hear about the vision for the future of Thunderbird Football and how our youth program connects to the high school program.

📅 Thursday, March 19
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Baraboo High School Gym

This meeting is a great opportunity to:

• Meet Coach Pryor
• Hear about the future of Baraboo Football
• Learn how the youth and high school programs will work together
• Ask questions and connect with other football families

Strong youth programs build strong high school programs.

We hope to see all Baraboo Youth Football families there!

🏈 UPDATE – 7 on 7 Registration Extended! 🏈

Due to the overwhelming response and continued interest, we’ve decided to keep registration open through the end of this week for the Spring 7 on 7 Passing League!

We’re excited about the energy around this program and want to make sure every athlete who wants to participate has the opportunity to sign up. We will have over 50 kids in 4th-7th grade competing!

If you haven’t registered yet — this is your final chance!

Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/byf7on7registration

Let’s keep building something special. 💪🏈

🏈 DON’T FORGET — SPRING 7 on 7 IS COMING!

Registration is now open for our Spring 7 on 7 Passing League for Grades 4–7!

This is a great opportunity for players to:
✅ Improve passing & receiving skills
✅ Learn concepts that carry into fall football
✅ Compete and have fun with teammates
✅ Stay active this spring

📅 Register by March 1st:
Will NOT interfere with spring sports!

Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/byf7on7registration

Spots are filling quickly — make sure your athlete is signed up!

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Current 7th Grade athletes, make sure you get signed up for this opportunity if you are interested. Contact Coach Jared Beckwith if you have any additional questions. Go T-Birds!!

🚨 REGISTRATION IS OPEN! 🚨

Baraboo Football is fired up to launch our INAUGURAL Spring 7 on 7 Passing League for grades 4–7! 🏈🔥

This fast-paced, fun, and skill-focused league is a great way for young athletes to build confidence, improve passing & catching, and compete with friends this spring.

The season will run from the beginning of April - the middle of May.

📅 Registration closes March 1st

💲 20 per player

✅ Includes:

Equipment use

Field use

Inaugural 7 on 7 t-shirt 👕

Spots won’t last—sign up today and be part of something brand new at Baraboo Football!

👉 Register here:
https://tinyurl.com/byf7on7registration

Let’s sling it this spring! 💪🏈

7th Grade Families and Athletes - If you are interested in joining, this would be a great way to get some more reps in preparation for the football season! The coaches and program will work around the JYMS Track schedules and the club baseball schedules! Let me know if you have any questions!

🏈 Spring Youth Travel Flag Football League – Interest Survey Open! 🏈

We’re exploring a competitive but developmentally appropriate flag football league for 4th–7th grade athletes this spring!

League highlights:
✅ 4th–5th graders on one team
✅ 6th–7th graders on one team
✅ Games vs. programs like Boscobel, Reedsburg, St. Francis, Dodgeville & Richland Center
✅ $20 fee (covers team t-shirt & equipment)

Practices begin on or around April 1st and continue throughout the season.

📅 Proposed Game Dates:
• April 11
• April 18
• April 25
• May 2
• May 9
• May 16 – League Tournament (hosted by Richland Center)

👉 Interested? Please complete our quick interest survey so we can plan teams and schedules.

🔗 https://forms.gle/xNrJGUSGNTzDdoSu6

If there’s enough interest, we’ll contact families using the email provided in the survey.

Please share with families who may be interested!