McKinney Sports Connection

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2026 Tackle Football - Fall 2026

Our tackle football program is designed to develop athletes, teach fundamentals, and prepare players for middle school and high school football in a competitive, structured environment.

Please review the FAQs in the “Downloads” tab on our main page before registering.

Registration Details

$125 Resident
$135 Non-Resident
$25 Late Registration Fee

Eligibility

Grades: 2nd–6th (register for 2026–2027 school year grade)
Players must be zoned for McKinney ISD, Allen ISD, Frisco ISD, or Lovejoy ISD. Homeschooled players zoned for these school districts are eligible.
All players must complete registration and verification.

Season Format

7–8 regular season games
End-of-season single elimination tournament
All games played on Saturdays

Practices

Scheduled at the discretion of the volunteer Head Coach
Players may not change teams due to scheduling conflicts

Uniforms & Equipment

Not included in registration fee. Ordering is handled by the Head Coach. Uniform purchases are typically non-refundable.

Refund Policy

No refunds after July 31, 2026
$35 administrative fee applies
Requests must be submitted via email to FootballMSC@gmail.com

Team Placement

Teams are formed based on grade and school zoning for the 2026–2027 academic year. Coach/friend requests are considered but not guaranteed.
Efforts are made to align players with their future high school feeder programs (McKinney, Boyd, North, Allen, Lovejoy, and Frisco schools). Teams may combine or split based on enrollment numbers.
Teams may not exceed 26 players on the roster.

Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Sunday, March 15, 2026 - Monday, June 15, 2026

Late Registration:
Friday, June 12, 2026 - Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Program Duration:
Saturday, August 1, 2026 - Saturday, November 7, 2026
Regular Registration Cost:
$125.00

Late Registration Cost:
$125.00 - $150.00

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K - 6 Flag Football - Fall 2026

Registration: $110.00 per player. $120 Non-Resident (Melissa Residents must register @https://www.melissasportsconnection.org/home)
Eligible Grades: Kindergarten-6th grade. Register for grade as of 2026 - 27 school year.
Length of Season: 7 or 8 regular season games + End of Season Championship Tournament. Regular season begins Saturday, September 6th, 2025. All regular season games are on Saturday's at Al Ruschhaupt Park in McKinney.
Refunds: There will be no refunds after the first regular season game. Refund requests are subject to a $25 fee. All refund requests must be submitted in writing via email to: mckinneysportsconnection@gmail.com.
Practice: Will be determined at the discretion of the head coach. Players cannot change teams due to scheduling conflicts.
Uniforms & Equipment: Uniforms and equipment are NOT included in the registration fee.
Coaches: New and returning coaches must click “Volunteer” to register as a coach. All coaches must submit and pass the background check yearly. Please register with the email you intend to communicate with your team. Coaches must attend a mandatory coaches meeting before Season begins (location TBA). Click "Flag/7V7 Coaches" on the top menu for more information.
Fall Season Game Play is Flag Football for all Grade Divisions.

Commissioner: David McWhirter, Mscflagfootball@gmail.com

Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Friday, May 1, 2026 - Sunday, August 9, 2026
Program Duration:
Saturday, September 5, 2026 - Saturday, November 14, 2026
Regular Registration Cost:
$110.00