Nicolet Rec Dept - Jr. Knights Gridrion

Tackle Football
The Junior Knights are committed to making this youth football program a great experience. Junior Knights football is designed to teach the basic fundamentals of tackle football and to develop leadership, teamwork, patience, self-respect and the respect for other players and coaches. The objective of the Junior Knights program is more about learning than winning. We applaud the efforts of the team and reinforce the importance of teamwork to our players. All efforts are made to ensure quality playing time for all participants.

The Junior Knights youth tackle football program is open to all students residing or attending school in the Nicolet Partner School District who will be attending grades 5th through 8th during the year of participation. All participants are provided an opportunity to contribute to their team through practice and game-day participation. All necessary practice and game-day equipment is furnished by the Junior Knights program with the exception of football cleats.

The program starts with pre-season practices beginning August 9th at the Nicolet High School practice fields. Games will begin in September on Saturdays. This program’s intent is to provide a complete experience to participants and parents alike.

Grade as of 2022-23 school year Registration Fee - $250.00

Grade: Program#:
5th & 6th Grade 111031-01
7th Grade & 8th Grade 111031-02

Flag Football
This co-ed 5 vs. 5 program focuses on teaching the basics of football while preparing players for tackle football. Players will learn the fundamentals of running, throwing, receiving, and kicking. Participants play for their respective schools and compete against other schools in the district. Please note that schools may be merged depending on registration numbers and evaluation. All participants will receive a t-shirt. This program’s intent is to provide a complete experience to participants and parents alike.

Registration fills up fast—don’t delay, register today! Registration deadline: Friday, September 3rd. A $15.00 late fee will be assessed for registrations after the deadline date if slots are available. Setting a deadline for this program is a must to allow time for making team assignments, ordering team shirts, securing equipment, and creating game schedules.

Parents, we need you! Teams will be coached by parent volunteers. For those interested in coaching, please email:
caleb.franklin@nicolet.us There will be a coaches’ meeting in early September. All coaches MUST attend the meeting. You will receive rosters, game schedules, and go over rules, etc. Volunteers are vital to this program.

An evaluation day will take place on Saturday, September 3rd with the time and details tbd. Practices will take place at Nicolet High School on Tuesdays starting tentatively September 6th thru October 18th from 6:00 - 7:00pm. Games will be played at Nicolet High School on Saturdays beginning September 17 thru October 22nd and culminate with games during the evening on Monday, October 24th at Nicolet High School.

Grade as of 2022-23 school year Registration Fee - $65.00

1st & 2nd Grade League 3rd & 4th Grade League
School: Program#: School: Program#:
Parkway 111030-01 Parkway/Glen Hills 111030-06
Stormonth 111030-02 Stormonth 111030-07
Indian Hill 111030-03 Maple Dale 111030-08
St. Eugene/St. John 111030-04 St. Eugene/St. John 111030-09
Other Schools 111030-05 Other Schools 111030-10