THE OFFICIAL HOME OF
Youth Sports League
FOOTBALL TEAM
Our football programs are open to athletes ages 5-13. No experience is required!!
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For the 2026 season, Eastside Raiders Football and Cheer Team will be a part of the Detroit Police Athletic League a division of AYF/AYC (American Youth Football and Cheer Association) .
FOOTBALL PROGRAMS
TACKLE FOOTBALL
Our tackle football is broken up into seven divisions: Division 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 (ages 5-13), there is no weight limit for our tackle football teams. Tackle Football is a dedicated sport that requires full participation and commitment from each athlete. The season starts in June and concludes in December with Nationals. Tackle Football will compete at the local league Competition; then the State Competition (if qualifying) in November; then Nationals (if qualifying) the 1st week in December.
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Tackle Football games are played on the weekends that start at the end of August. The regular season ends at the beginning of October and playoffs continue until the beginning of November.
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We do not hold tryouts for our football program. Athletes are placed on a team based on their age as of July 1st and skill level.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
2025 FOOTBALL REGISTRATION FEE:
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6y-13y - $260
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​*Athletes that are 14 years old must be entering into the 9th grade. Athletes in 10th graders are ineligible to participate.
NO REFUNDS TO BE GIVEN AFTER THE BENEFIT GAME. Refunds are issued by Eastside Raiders not SMSB.
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Please direct any questions to Football Registrar Girty at 313-574-4730 or detroiteastsideraiders@gmail.com.
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