Youth Football

Spring & Summer

ze father-son quarterback clinic

3rd-8th Gr

This clinic is a great opportunity for father-figures and sons to learn about the quarterback position together so they can use the skills they learn to continue practicing at home! Participants will learn proper throwing and footwork fundamentals that are essential to success on the field. Please enroll children only. Register based on 2024-25 grade level.

  • Register Here
  • Cost: $50r/$65nr
  • Coach: Sam Nichols (former HS & College coach) + Joe Woodruff (ZE Varsity Coach)
  • Dates: June 24-26
  • Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm
  • Location: Zeeland Stadium


ze football clinic

3rd-6th Gr

Join us to learn the fundamentals and skills of football for future Zeeland East football players! Campers will learn proper football technique and have an opportunity to participate in organized scrimmages! Helmets are not allowed. Register based on 2024-25 grade level.

  • Register Here
  • Cost: $45r/$60nr
  • Coach: Joe Woodruff (ZE Varsity Coach)
  • Dates: July 9-11
  • Time: 9:30am-11:00am
  • Location: Zeeland Stadium


zw football clinic

3rd-6th Gr

Join us to learn the fundamentals and skills of football for future Zeeland West football players! Campers will learn proper football technique and have an opportunity to participate in organized scrimmages! Helmets are not allowed. Register based on 2024-25 grade level.

  • Register Here
  • Cost: $45r/$60nr
  • Coach: John Shillito (ZW Varsity Coach)
  • Dates: July 9-11
  • Time: 7:30am-9:00am
  • Location: Zeeland Stadium

 

Fall & Winter

FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE

5 Yr Olds-2nd Gr

Join us for our Fall Flag Football League to improve your skills and make lifelong memories! This is the perfect league to set a foundation for future success in football. Practices start in mid-Aug with games on Saturday in September and October! 5 Yr Olds-1st graders play together in one league with coaches playing quarterback, while 2nd graders play together in the other league with players playing quarterback. 5 yr olds: register based on age at the start of the program. K-2nd Gr: register based on 2024-25 grade level.

  • Register Here
  • Registration Deadline: Sat, June 22 (or when full)
  • Sign Up to Coach Here
  • Cost: $53r/$68nr
  • Virtual Parent Meeting (Zoom): July 9 @ 7:30pm 
  • Volunteer Coaches Meeting: July 23 @ 7pm @ ZEHS Cafeteria
  • Practices: Aug 12-Oct 18 | 1-2 per week
  • Games: Sat | Sept 7-Oct 19
  • Location: Drenthe Grove Park
  • Team Placements: Team placements will be finalized by Fri, July 26. Parents will get team placements, practice schedules and game schedules in early August. 
  • Team Formation Process: We will be forming evenly skilled teams via skill ratings. If it is your child's first year of this league, parents will assign their child a skill rating during the registration process. All kids get placed on a team and receive equal playing time. 
  • Youth Football Night @ ZE & ZW Game: TBD

ROCKET TACKLE FOOTBALL LEAGUE

3rd-6th Gr

Join us for our Rocket Tackle Football League to take your skills to the next level while also having fun and making lifelong memories! This program will teach all aspects of tackle football to better prepare kids for middle school and high school football. 3rd-4th graders play together and 5th-6th graders play together, with both levels competing against other area schools in the West Michigan Junior Football League (WMJFL). This league includes 2-3 practices per week along with games on Saturdays. Register based on 2024-25 grade level.

  • Register Here
  • Registration Deadline: Sat, June 22 (or when full)
  • Sign Up to Coach Here
  • Cost: $63r/$78nr
  • Equipment Requirements
  • Virtual Parent Meeting (Zoom): July 10 @ 7:30pm 
  • Volunteer Coaches Meeting: July 22 @ 7pm @ ZEHS Cafeteria
  • Team Formation Practices: Aug 5-7 (details below)
  • Practices: Aug 5-Oct 18 | 2-3 p/wk
  • Games: Sat | Sept 7-Oct 19
  • Team Formation Process: We form evenly skilled teams via a combination of skill ratings and team formation practices. Each child’s skill rating was given to them by their coach from the previous season (if they played last year) and/or the rating the parent/guardian gave their child during the registration process. All kids get placed on a team and receive equal playing time. 
  • Team Formation Practices: The purpose of this is to help form evenly skilled teams. Coaches will be running drills while evaluating skills. After the Team Formation Practices end, coaches will work together to form evenly skilled teams (with oversight from Zeeland Rec staff)
    • Chix 3rd-4th Gr: Aug 5-7 | 6pm-7:30pm | Main & Fairview Field
    • Chix 5th-6th Gr: Aug 5-7 | 6pm-7:30pm | Main & Fairview Field
    • Dux 3rd-4th Gr: Aug 5-7 | 5:45pm-7:15pm | Roosevelt Field
    • Dux 5th-6th Gr: Aug 5-7 | 7:15pm-8:45pm | Roosevelt Field 
  • Youth Football Night @ ZE & ZW Game: TBD