MS Tackle Football
5th, 6th, 7th & 8th Grade
2026 Rocket Youth Tackle Football Registration
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, July 15
Registration fee is $150.00; after July 15, the fee is $175.00
Equipment will be issued: 3:30 – 5:30 PM. Monday, July 20, Wednesday, July 22, and Thursday, July 23
1ST Practice: Tuesday, August 4th (time TBA) and will “normally” run Monday—Friday at Hickory Park. After the 1st game, the practice schedule may be modified. Home games will be played on the newly constructed Spaltholz High School Football Field. The season will conclude in October.
A Parents’ Meeting will be required on Monday, May 4, at 6:00 pm in the High School Fieldhouse. We also have another meeting on Monday, July 27, at 6:00 pm in the High School Commons. Enter through door #9. Please check the South Milwaukee Recreation Department webpage, www.smrecdept.org, for information updates.
FUNDRAISING DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED
There will be APPAREL and FUNDRAISING items available at this meeting. Please have a checkbook or cash ready for those items.
SAFETY
Here's the link to the program we have adopted to ensure our players’ safety: usafootball. com/heads-up
• Concussion Recognition and Response
• Heat Preparedness and Hydration
• Proper Equipment Fitting
Heads-Up and USA Football have partnered to continue ongoing research and education of coaches, players, and parents. With improvements in equipment, educating our coaches in concussion prevention, and teaching proper blocking and tackling techniques, this great game of football is the safest it’s ever been. Our coaches have received proper training and are certified in the Heads-Up program.
If you have specific questions about this program, you may call the program coordinator, Josh Zeeman, at 414-477-4968, email jzeman@sdsm.k12.wi.us, or call the Recreation Dept. at 766-5081.
SMMS Tackle Football is now open for registration on GoBound. Bound makes us separate into boys and girls, yet at the end of the day, it is all 1 team. Please register accordingly. All athletic fees should be paid to Mrs. Nancy Paczocha in the Rec Department.
GoBound Registration Guide
SMMS Boys Tackle Football Registration
SMMS Girls Tackle Football Registration
What to do to be ready for your first practice:
Step #1
You do this by setting up an account in BOUND.
https://manager.gobound.com/registration/wi/school/southmilms/family Here, you will upload a physical copy and a photo of your health insurance card, front and back. The physical cannot be older than April 1, 2025. If this step is not done prior to practice, you will not be allowed to practice.
Step #2
You will need to pay the athletic fee of $150.00 through the Recreation Department. There is a 20% discount if you qualify for the Free/Reduced Lunch Program. The fee can be paid at www.smrecdept.org under MS Sports or by phone by calling the Recreation Dept. 414-766-5081 or in person at the Recreation Department. This must be done prior to your 1st team practice.
For additional information, you may call Jesse Jeffers, HS Assistant Athletic Director, at 414- 766-5094, jjeffers@sdsm.k12.wi.us, or the HS Athletics Assistant, Sarah Nowak, at 414- 766-5071.
Coaches will inform parents and players of the specifics prior to the start of the season.
For assistance with the athletic fee payment, please contact the Recreation Department at 414-766-5081
Go to our registration site. Select “Create an Account” and provide the required information. (Remember to save your login password information)
5th, 6th, 7th & 8th Grade
2026 Rocket Youth Tackle Football Registration
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, July 15
Registration fee is $150.00; after July 15, the fee is $175.00
( ) 5th Grade F100.105 ( ) 6th Grade F100.106
( ) 7th Grade F100.107 ( ) 8th Grade F100.108
Checks made payable to the “South Milwaukee Recreation Department.”
There will be an opportunity for some rebate (amount to be determined) through fundraising
If you are interested in coaching, contact Josh Zeman at jzeman@sdsm.k12.wi.us
PLAYER NAME__________________________________________________ AGE_____ DATE OF BIRTH_____________ WEIGHT_______
SCHOOL ATTENDING (Fall 2026)___________________________________________GRADE (Fall 2026) ___________________________
T-SHIRT SIZE (ADULT SIZE): S M L XL XXL
FATHER/GUARDIAN NAME: _____________________________________________ CONTACT PHONE #: _________________________
MOTHER/GUARDIAN NAME: ______________________________________________CONTACT PHONE #: _________________________
ADDRESS ______________________________________________________________CITY/STATE/ZIP_________________________________
PARENT E-MAIL (REQUIRED—please print clearly)_________________________________________________________________________
PARENT E-MAIL (REQUIRED—please print clearly)_________________________________________________________________________
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY and in the absence of parents/guardians, please list two people to contact:
Relationship to the family_________________________ Name__________________________________ Phone________________________
Relationship to the family_________________________ Name__________________________________ Phone________________________
MEDICAL HISTORY: Known Allergies:___________________________________ Medications:____________________________________
Physical disabilities/limitation____________________________________________________________________________________________
Name of health insurance carrier/plan____________________________________________________________________________________
I do hereby release the South Milwaukee Board of Education, their officers, agents and employees, from any and all action, liability claims and demand upon, or by reason of any damage, loss, injury which may be sustained by me or my child as a consequence of or in any manner resulting from said sponsored activity, except such as may arise from any acts or gross negligence on the part of the South Milwaukee Board of Education, their officers, agents and employees. I hereby authorize the staff of South Milwaukee Athletic/Recreation Department (Youth or High School football program coaches, athletic trainer, and/or team physician) to provide and secure any medical assistance on behalf of my child. I further authorize these individuals to inform emergency health care providers of my child’s medical condition in an emergency situation. I DO HEREBY INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS THE SOUTH MILWAUKEE ATHLETIC/REC. DEPARTMENTS & THEIR PERSONNEL WHO ACT WITHIN THE CHILD’S BEST INTERESTS & GIVE MY AUTHORIZATION TO DO SO
PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE_______________________________________________DATE_____________________________________
SOUTH MILWAUKEE RECREATION DEPARTMENT
ROCKET FOOTBALL SKILL AND CONDITIONING CAMP
5th—8th Grade, July 14, 15, 16, 6:00-8:00 PM, High School Spaltholz Football Field
Activity Code: F400.409 Fee: $52.00
Return this waiver form and fee.
Checks made payable to the South Milwaukee Recreation Department
The youth coaches will oversee the camp. We will emphasize the fundamentals of football, with a particular focus on safety in blocking and tackling. The camp will cover programming schemes used by all grade levels. Each camper will receive a T-shirt. This is a non-padded camp.
Registration is now being accepted online (www.smrecdept.org), by mail, by phone (414- 766-5081), or in person at the Recreation Department. You may park your car in the High School East lot and enter the building through door #24. The Recreation Office is located just inside door #24.
NAME_______________________________________________________________________________________ GRADE (2026)_____________
ADDRESS_____________________________________________________________CITY/STATE/ZIP___________________________________
CELL PHONE #____________________________________________ T-SHIRT SIZE (adult sizes): S M L XL XXL
I verify that my son/daughter has been checked by a licensed physician and is physically able to participate in this camp. I agree to allow my son/daughter to be treated by a licensed physician while attending, if necessary, and assume all costs related to such treatment. I authorize my insurance company to pay benefits. Also, I authorize the disclosure of medical information to my insurance company for the purpose of a claim.
Authorized parent/guardian signature ____________________________________________________Date___________________________