Sleepy Eye United Elementary Football
To: Parents of Prospective Elementary Football Players
Date: August 4, 2025
The Sleepy Eye United Elementary Football program looks forward to offering football to students again this fall! Teams will be separated according to grade level for students entering the following grades this year: 3rd/4th grade flag football, and 5th/6th grade tackle football. Our goal is to have each player experience the excitement of playing football. The game provides student-athletes an opportunity to grow mentally, physically, socially, and emotionally while learning and developing core values, character,
and life skills. We had a great season last year, and we hope to build on that success again this year!
Registration
Parents/guardians will need to register their child prior to participation. Registration forms can be completed using this Google Form link: https://forms.gle/S2urM1W9FyHzrQJN7
Practice Schedule and Location
All practices will be held at the soccer fields by Eagles Park (west of the varsity baseball field).
- 5th/6th grade practices will be held from 5PM – 6:30PM. The first practice for 5th/6th grade is tentatively scheduled for Monday, August 18th. On Wednesday, August 13th, we will hand out equipment at the SEPS elementary gym starting at 6:30PM for 6th graders and 7PM for 5th graders. Each student will start in the elementary gym for equipment and then move to the cafeteria for jerseys and checkout. 5th/6th graders will practice three times per week on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday nights for approximately 8 weeks. Intersquad scrimmage and game dates will be announced at a later date. Please note that there are a limited number of area teams that have an elementary football
program that are willing to schedule weekday games.
-3rd/4th graders will tentatively begin practice on Monday September, 8th. 3rd/4th graders will practice one day per week on Monday nights from 5PM – 6PM for approximately 6 weeks. An intersquad scrimmage date will be announced at a later date.
Communication
All communication will be sent using the ‘Remind’ messaging system. Remind is a text messaging system where coaches, players and parents can message back and forth.
● To join the 5th/6th grade group, send a text message to phone number 81010 with this
message: @seu56.
● To join the 3rd/4th grade group, send a text message to phone number 81010 with this
message: @seu34.
Equipment
Please dress comfortably and bring a water bottle. Football cleats (non-metal) or athletic shoes are needed; all other equipment will be provided. One mouthguard will be furnished for 5th/6th grade participants.
Fees
The cost for 3rd/4th grade football is $25, and 5th/6th grade is $50. A t-shirt is included with the fee (completed registration form and payment must be received within 2 weeks of the date of this letter to guarantee a t-shirt). Please drop your payment off at the participant’s respective school office. Checks can be made payable to SE Community Education.
Physicals
sports physical is recommended for all 5th and 6th grade football players. Forms can be dropped off at the player’s respective school office. Reminder: a physical is typically good for 3 years. If you have any questions or concerns please contact your school office / activities director or your medical provider.
Coaches
All coaches are volunteers that have been approved by the Sleepy Eye Saint Mary’s and Sleepy Eye Public activities directors. As of today, we are planning to have another great group of volunteers, including Johnny Cook, Brandon Havemeier, Mike Hardin, Scott Maurer, Chewy Montemayor, Craig Murphy, Ryan Helget, Bryan Weiss, Mike Petersen, and Brent Kucera. We are still in need of additional coaches for both levels, so if you are willing to help coach, please contact Steve Petersen as soon as possible.
We are excited about the start of another football season and invite you to join us! If you have any questions, please contact elementary football coordinator Steve Petersen via phone at 320-492-2504 or by email at sjpetersen17@gmail.com.
Sincerely,
Steve Petersen
SEU Elementary Football Coordinator
Bruce Woitas
St. Mary’s Activities Director
Cory Haala
SE Public Activities Director