5th & 6th Grade Tackle Football

Practice Information - Teams began practicing the week of August 11. Practice nights and times will be determined by volunteer coaches. Teams will practice 2-3 times per week. Participants should have heard from their coach at this point. If you have not heard from a volunteer coach yet, please contact the Holland Recreation office.

First Game - Saturday, September 6

Final Game - Saturday, October 11

Game Schedule - The WMJFL game schedule is now available for the full season. WMJFL Schedule

Game Time - Home Games - 9:00AM, 10:30AM, 12:00PM, or 1:30pm. Away Games - game times may vary.

Away Game Locations - To find locations for the away games, please click here: WMJFL Locations

Picture Information - Pictures have been passed back to coaches.

Game Cancellations - If games are cancelled due to inclement weather you can check the cancellation page at this link. Cancellations are traditionally made by 8am on game days and by 4:30pm during the week for practices. ---> Cancellation Updates

Equipment Needed - Participants are responsible for all required football equipment including mouthpiece, padding, rubber cleats, white helmet, & black pants. Assistance with equipment costs available through Workforce Scholarships to those meeting financial need criteria.

Volunteer Coaches - All Volunteer Coach positions are filled for the 2025 season.

Special Requests - Special requests for team placement are only granted for siblings or extenuating circumstances.

Team Formations - Teams will be broken down by school district.

West Michigan Junior Football League - Holland and Holland Christian teams will compete in the West Michigan Junior Football League. For more information on the league, please visit the league website: WMJFL.com

Weather Cancellation Alerts - To receive text alerts regarding game cancellations, please text 56tacklefootball2025 to 833-382-7189. *Please note that "56tacklefootball2025" is one word.

Game Rules - WMJFL 5th & 6th Grade Tackle Rules

Page Last Updated: 10.6.2025