Register for Tackle Football

Do you want your child to play on a tackle football team?

Registration will be open from March 1, 2025- July 31, 2025.

The City of Orlando's tackle football program is a recreational football league. The league offers weekly practices and games that are designed to improve players' fundamentals and skills of football.

The City of Orlando offers five divisions for children ages 5-14: Tykes, Mighty Mite, Pee Wee, Junior and Senior.

Tykes: Ages 5-6 (flag football only). Athletes cannot be older than 6 years old on or before August 1, 2025.

Mighty Mites: Ages 7-8 (unlimited weight). Athletes cannot be older than 8 years old on or before August 1, 2025.

Pee Wee: Ages 9-10 (unlimited weight). Athletes cannot be older than 10 years old on or before August 1, 2025.

Juniors: Ages 11-12 (unlimited weight). Athletes cannot be older than 12 years old on or before August 1, 2025.

Senior: Ages 13-14 (unlimited weight). Athletes cannot be older than 14 years old on or before August 1, 2025 and cannot play high school football.

Games are played at Emery Hamilton Sports Complex.

How much does it cost?

The registration fee is $40 per child and covers the rental of a helmet, shoulder pads, uniform pants and jersey, all of which must be returned at the end of the season. Parents/guardians are responsible for purchasing cleats separately.

In-Person

Step 1.Gather your information

  • Copy of birth certificate
  • Registration/ Hold Harmless Form
  • Sports physical
  • Payment of $40 (cash, credit card, or money orders payable to the City of Orlando)

Step 2.Download, print and complete a hold harmless form

Download form(PDF, 205KB)

Step 3.Set up an appointment to drop off paperwork at the Families, Parks and Recreation Administration Office 

Call 407.246.4222 or email athletics@orlando.gov

Our office is open 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and is located at:

Primrose Plaza
595 North Primrose Drive
Orlando, FL 32803

Be prepared to pay the $40 registration fee during this appointment.

Step 4.We will guide you to your next steps

During registration, we will give you information about your child's schedule, the team they will be placed on and answer any questions you may have.

Keep in mind: Team assignments are based on your home address and availability.