Dexter Community Education

* REGISTRATION CLOSES JULY 15 - NO EXCEPTIONS *

Dexter Youth Football League (DYFL) offers tackle (full contact) football for 3rd-6th grades (fall of 2025 grade). Each child will be placed on teams with fall grade; 3rd/4th or 5th/6th. The focus is on learning how to play the game of football and having fun doing it.Players will be provided instruction on fundamental football skills with an emphasis on proper and safe techniques.

• Registration fee includes: a personalized game jersey and padded pants that the player will keep. A practice jersey, helmet, and shoulder pads will be issued at equipment pick up.
• Equipment will be properly fitted to the player. Players will need a mouthguard, not provided by DYFL.
• Practices are in the evening 3-4 days a week. Games are typically played once a week on Saturday.
• Tentatively games begin in September and will conclude by the end of October. Home games are most likely played at Al Ritt Stadium or the Twin Turf Fields. Away games are played in neighboring communities.
• Sports physicals dated after April 15, 2025 must be completed and turned in before any player can participate in any practices or games.
• Per State of Michigan Rules players must practice three days with helmets, then two days in full pads before physical contact. It is important that your player attends the first dates of practices to fulfill this requirement.
• We are 100% a volunteer organization and appreciate all interested in coaching to let us know when registering your player. DYFL will provide coaches with coaching plans and playbooks.
• Dexter Youth Cheer Association runs parallel with us. Visit Dextercheer.com
• Important Dates:
  • August 16th:
    • Equipment Pick Up
    • Sports Physicals Due
    • 1st day of practice
  • August 21st: Parent Meeting

Participation from those outside of our community are welcome. Please register under the "OUT OF DISTRICT" course section and DYFL board will review your request.

Please direct any questions to dexterdyfl@gmail.com

Register before 6/1 and pay $250 ($50 early bird discount!!)
Register after July 1 and the fee goes up to $325 
*REGISTRATION CLOSES JULY 15 - NO EXCEPTIONS