Fast-paced, non-contact touch football open to every skill level. It's the perfect first step into the game: no tackling, no contact, all fun.
Grades 1 through 6, every skill level welcome.
Non-contact (touch) 7v7. No tackling, no contact, just high-energy football.
Skill development and game strategy in a fast, fun setting.
Practices start in the spring; games begin in early May and wrap by the end of June.
Families provide a soft-shell helmet and cleats.
A parent or guardian is expected at all practices and games.
The 2026 season wrapped with championship weekend on June 14. Spring 7v7 registration is expected to open in early 2027. Want a heads-up when it opens? Get Spring 7v7 updates →
The complete game format for families, players, and coaches — including downs, timing, scoring, penalties, tournament play, and overtime.
| Play | Points | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdown | 6 | Ball carried or caught in the end zone under the touch rules. |
| Conversion | 1 | One-point attempt from the 5-yard line; offense chooses the hash. |
| Playoff conversion | 2 | Two-point attempt from the 10-yard line during tournament play. |
| Interception | 3 | Defense receives three points and the next possession. |
| Turnover on downs | 2 | Defense receives two points when the offense fails to advance. |
Games are 30 minutes. The first 28 minutes use a continuous clock. The final two minutes follow stop-clock rules. Pool-play games do not go to overtime.
Each team receives three plays from the 10-yard line in each overtime period. Beginning with the third overtime, all point-after attempts are taken from the 10-yard line.
| Penalty | Enforcement |
|---|---|
| Defensive pass interference | 5 yards and an automatic first down. |
| Offensive pass interference | 5-yard loss and replay the down. |
| Defensive holding | 5 yards and an automatic first down. |
| Illegal procedure, offside, or delay | 5-yard penalty. |
| Unsportsmanlike conduct | 10-yard penalty; a second unsportsmanlike penalty results in ejection. |
| Fighting | Immediate ejection. |
Teams are grouped as evenly as possible by skill. Tournament seeding is based on record. Ties are broken in this order: head-to-head result, point differential, then coin flip.
Spring 7v7 is non-contact, but injuries can still occur in any athletic activity. Families provide a soft-shell helmet and cleats, and a parent or guardian must remain at practices and games. Program fees support insurance, fields, equipment, officials, and organization operations.
Touch is the perfect first step into football. Kids build real skills in a fast, non-contact game.
The heart of 7v7: throwing an accurate ball, tracking it in the air, and catching with your hands.
Start lineEveryone starts with soft-hands drills and short throws. No experience needed.
Getting open with crisp cuts, good timing, and finding space against the defense.
Start lineWe begin with a handful of simple routes so every kid knows where to go.
Defense in 7v7: pursuit, angles, and a clean two-hand touch to stop the play instead of tackling.
Start lineKids learn to break down and touch under control, safe and simple.
Change of direction, acceleration, and the agility that makes 7v7 so fast and fun.
Start lineFootwork ladders and games build it in, and it carries into every sport.
Reading the field, spacing out, and understanding your role on offense and defense.
Start lineCoaches walk through the concepts so the game slows down for every player.
Jr Pacers is 100% volunteer-run, and you don't need to know a thing about football to help. If you can show up, there's a spot for you. Every hour keeps registration affordable and the season rolling.
SidelineWork the sideline crew that keeps the game moving. A front-row seat and one of the easiest ways to help — the refs walk you through it.
Game dayThe concession stand and gate fund a big chunk of the season. Grab a shift and keep game day running.
EventsHelp run the Spaghetti Dinner, a raffle, or a team event. Perfect for the organizers and planners.
New familiesGreet new families, answer questions, and help first-year Pacers feel right at home.
AnytimeLend a truck for the parade, help on Equipment Pickup Day, or jump in wherever the team needs a hand.
Registration is expected to open in early 2027. Send us a note now and we'll know you're interested.
