Team Info
The Bulldogs are an established youth football and cheerleading organization for both boys and girls ranging from ages 5 to 12 years old based in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
The team has been in operation for nearly 16 years now. In that time we have had over 850 youth participants in our program. The team also has strong links to our local schools and community. We are very proud of the hard work and dedication that has been put forth to reach our achievements. The hard work and dedication of people connected with the organization has led to on-field team success, along with off-field player success.
In 2013 the Kalamazoo Bulldogs joined the NRFL Southern Division that is composed of the following teams: Belding, North Park, Cedar Springs, Comstock Park, Coopersville, Garfield Park, Grand Rapids Christian, Northview, Richmond Park, Abney Academy, and Wyoming Park.
The Kalamazoo Bulldogs are composed of the following age groups.
Cheerleading
6 thru 12 year olds
Football
PeeWee Contact Football - 1st & 2nd grade (6 & 7 year olds)
Juniors Contact Football - 3rd & 4th grade (8 & 9 year olds)
Seniors Contact Football - 5th & 6th grade (10 & 11 year olds, 12 year olds if in the 6th grade)
Weight Restrictions will only be applied to players that advance the ball. Any player that is over the weight restriction will not be allowed to advance the football.
Practice Location & Times
Hillside Middle School
1941 Alamo Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Equipment Requirements
All participants are required to have the following protective equipment.
a) Approved helmet (White) with face mask
b) Approved shoulder pads
c) Approved football pants (Black) with pads
d) Approved mouth guard, that must be attached to the face mask
FOOTWEAR:
All players must wear gym shoes or plastic/molded style cleats. Screw-in cleats are allowed.
No metal style cleats!!