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Welcome to the 2026 Lil' Rebels Football Season!

Spring Tackle Football Camp
Grades 2nd-5th: Cost $50 We will be kicking off our season with confidence at our Spring Tackle Football Camp! This camp is designed for young athletes who are eager to sharpen their football skills, build strength and confidence, and develop a deeper understanding of the game in a fun, supportive environment. Our season will run from 4/29-6/11 and practices will be held at Weld Central Middle School at the football field. All players are required to bring their own helmets, cleats, and mouthpieces to the first practice. We will provide pads that will need to be picked up on 4/24 for a $100 fully refundable deposit. We are looking for volunteers to help run this program! Please email [email protected] to help make this camp successful. Each registered child will receive a $25 off discount for Fall registration. Registration closes 4/22 so don't forget to register!

Flag Football
Pre K/ K Flag Team: Ages 3-6 - Cost TBD The Pre K/ K flag Developmental league is a program to get the players to learn the basics of the game. Such as passing, running, pulling flags, throwing and catching. Our Practices will be small group stations to work on each fundamental. Practices are held at Weld Central Middle School. This year we are looking for volunteers! The program is run on volunteers and in order to have a successful season we need help.  The tentative start dates are end of July/Begging of August. 

Grades 1st & 2nd Flag Teams: Cost TBD We are partnering with Fort Lupton Rec-center for fall flag football.  Registration will be through their website, link below. Practices will be held in the evenings during the week at Weld Central Middle School with weekend games at Pearson park.  Games will be Saturday mornings.  The Season will tentatively run july- September.  We are looking for head coaches, assistant coaches, and team parents to volunteer. This program runs on volunteers and in order to have a successful season we need help. Email [email protected] to be a part of making a great year for these kids. 
Child needs to bring mouth guard and cleats to first practice. We will provide flags and a team jersey. 

Registration Link For 1st & 2nd Grade Team
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/fortluptonrecreation/activity/search/detail/23162?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

Tackle Football
Grades 3rd-6th Tackle Teams : Tackle football will be offered to those in 3rd-6th grade.  Tackle teams play in the NOCO league.  This is a competitive league and playing time is not guaranteed. Games will be hosted throughout the Northern Colorado region (mostly Loveland and Keenesburg) and typically take place on Saturday. Practices will be in the evenings during the week at Weld Central Middle or High School.

What tackle players need to provide: All youth are required to obtain their own helmets, cleats and mouthpieces. Helmets will need to be white. Helmets can be purchased at sporting stores. If purchasing online we highly recommend your playing going in and getting fitted first to ensure the correct size. 
What the club provides: Shoulder pads, pants and jerseys will be provided by the club, with a $100 deposit that will be refunded at the end of the season when equipment is returned. To stay aligned with our goal of offering affordable sports to the community, we collect the deposit to ensure we get our equipment back. Equipment pickup and return dates are TBD.
Volunteers: We are looking for parent volunteers to help run our program. Different volunteer positions include coaches, team parents, and help with behind the scenes tasks that help our program run smoothly. Please email [email protected] to help us give these kids a smooth season!

Tackle Registration Fees
February-April - 150
May-June-  200
July -250
8/1/24 if still accepting - 300

Sponsorship Opportunity for our players
This year we are proud to offer sponsorships for children who may need financial assistance to participate. Families may apply by having their child write an essay explaining why they would like to join the team and what the opportunity would mean to them. Essays need to be emailed to us at [email protected] Essays will be reviewed privately by our board members only. All submissions will remain confidential. If selected, families will receive a coupon code for 100% off registration allowing their child to participate at no cost. 

Registration Listing

Spring Tackle Football Camp 2026

Equipment pickup day for pads will be April 24th from 5:30-6:30 at the connex next to Hoff elementary school. You must provide your own helmet and wear it to your first practice. Our Spring Tackle Football Camp is a high energy, skill focused program designed to help our athletes prepare for the upcoming fall season in a fun, safe, and competitive environment. Running from April 29th through June 11th, this camp emphasizes proper tackling technique, football fundamentals, position specific skills, and overall football knowledge. Practices will focus on conditioning, agility, teamwork, and confidence building while maintaining a strong emphasis on player safety and sportsmanship. All registered spring players will receive $25 off registration for the Fall season!

Spring Camp

Registration closes on 04/22/2026 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 04/29/2026 to 06/11/2026
$50.00

Tackle Football 2026

Welcome to the 2026 Tackle Football Season! This is a competitive league and playing time is not guaranteed. Games will be hosted throughout the Northern Colorado region (mostly Loveland and Keenesburg) and typically take place on Saturday. Practices will be in the evenings during the week at Weld Central Middle or High School. Practice will start late June/ beginning of July. We highly encourage our players to enroll in our Spring Camp that will be hosted May & June. Players that attend this will be able to practice in pads quicker into the season, and will get assessed for which position the coaches think is best for them, resulting in longer practice with their position. If you refer a friend you receive a $25 off coupon code! Don't forget to tell them to mention your name when registering!

4th Grade Tackle Football

Registration closes on 08/31/2026 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 08/03/2026 to 11/12/2026
$150.00

3rd Grade Tackle Football

Registration closes on 08/31/2026 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 08/03/2026 to 11/12/2026
$150.00

5th Grade Tackle Football

Registration closes on 08/31/2026 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 08/03/2026 to 11/12/2026
$150.00

6th Grade Tackle Football

Registration closes on 08/31/2026 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 08/03/2026 to 11/12/2026
$150.00

Pre K /K Flag Football 2026

The Pre K/ K flag Developmental league is a program to get the players to learn the basics of the game. Such as passing, running, pulling flags, throwing and catching. Our Practices will be small group stations to work on each fundamental. This year we are looking for volunteers! The program is run on volunteers and in order to have a successful season we need help. The tentative start dates are end of July/Begging of August. 

Pre K /K Fundamental Flag

Registration closes on 07/15/2026 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 08/03/2026 to 09/29/2026
$50.00

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