Dexter Community Education

2026 Registration Fees:

Discounts are automatically applied at checkout based on your registration date.

Standard registration fee: $400
Register May 1–May 31: $325 (early bird rate)
Register June 1–June 30: $350
Register July 1–July 17: $400

Registration closes on July 17. After this date, families may register for the waitlist. The DYFL Board will review all late registrations, and participation is not guaranteed for players registering after July 17.

• Before you fully enroll, you will need to provide you uniform kit order number from Dexter Print & Embroidery during checkout. Please use this link to order: Dexter Print Online Store - DYFL page. If you are unsure what this means or need assistance, please contact DYFL for clarification.

Dexter Youth Football League (DYFL) offers tackle (full contact) football for students in 3rd–6th grade (fall 2026 grade).

The focus is on learning the game of football while having fun in a supportive, team-oriented environment. Instruction emphasizes fundamental skills and proper, safe techniques.

The registration fee includes a personalized game jersey and padded pants that players will keep. A practice jersey, helmet, and shoulder pads will be issued at equipment pickup. All equipment will be properly fitted. Players must provide their own mouthguard.

The season runs from mid-August through the end of October. Practices are held in the evening three days per week (typically Monday/Wednesday/Thursday), and games are played once a week on Saturdays. Home games are most often played at Al Ritt Stadium or the Twin Turf Fields, with away games in neighboring communities.

A current sports physical dated after April 17, 2026 must be completed and submitted before any player can participate in practices or games. Please submit physicals via email to dyflsafety@gmail.com.

Per State of Michigan guidelines, players must complete three days of helmet-only practice and two days in full pads before participating in contact. Attendance at the first practices is important to meet this requirement.

DYFL is a fully volunteer-run organization. We welcome those interested in coaching or helping to indicate their interest during registration—coaches will be provided with plans and playbooks.

Important Dates:
August 16: Equipment Pickup @ Creekside Dungeon

August 17: Sports Physicals Due, First Day of Practice @ Gates Field

August 20: Parent Meeting - This will be held at 7:30PM, immediately after practice. Location TBD

Participation from those outside of the Dexter community is welcome. Please register under the “Out of District” course section; requests will be reviewed by the DYFL Board.

For questions, please contact dexterdyfl@gmail.com.

Dexter Youth Cheer Association runs alongside DYFL. For more information, visit DexterCheer.com.

* REGISTRATION CLOSES JULY 17 – NO EXCEPTIONS *