Youth Tackle Football Program at Smilow-Burroughs Clubhouse
Wakeman BGC Cowboys Tackle Football
Important Dates for 2025:
April 1: Registration Opens
August 18: Pre-season begins
August 30th/31st: Jamboree
September 6th/7th:
Season starts
November 1st/2nd: Playoffs start
Questions? Email Adrian Jackson at adrian@wakemanclub.org
Wakeman Boys & Girls Club is excited to begin the fifth year of its Cowboys Tackle Football Program, which participates in the Fairfield County Football League. Join our growing teams and incredible coach staff for a great football experience!
- To be eligible to play, participants must be in grades 3-8 in September 2025 and reside in or attend school in Bridgeport. Town exemptions are available in some circumstances.
- Season starts the first week in August with weekly games held September- November
- Practice will be held at the Cal Ripken Field (141 Ocean Terrace) and Kennedy Stadium in Bridgeport
- Players will participate in 2-3 weekly practices
- Since Academic Success is a key priority area for Wakeman Boys & Girls Club, we will be hiring a tutor to work with all players on non-practice days.
- At time of registration, please be prepared to submit player's birth certificate, most recent report card, and proof of a physical completed in the last 13 months.
2025 Fees:
Football Program Fee: $150*
Membership Fee: $165**
Players will be provided with all equipment needed.
*$25 deposit required at registration
**All Football Program participants must have an active Club membership. Memberships are valid for one year from date of purchase and provide access to other fee-based programs, leagues and classes including basketball, after school & vacation day programs, and summer camps. If players currently hold a valid Club membership, another membership fee will not be collected until their annual renewal date. Fees are not refundable.
FREE Speed Workouts
Spring Football Speed Workout
Grades 3 - 8
Fee: Free
Dates: Wednesdays in May, 6 - 8 PM
Location: Smilow-Burroughs Clubhouse Gym
Get a taste for WBGC Cowboys Football! Our Spring Speed Workouts are for players of all abilities, focusing on the basic fundamentals of football while giving potential fall players a glimpse of the Cowboys program. No equipment is necessary (bring water bottle and cleats or athletic shoes). Workouts are led by the Wakeman BGC Cowboys coaching staff. WBGC membership is NOT required. Advance registration is required.
Summer Football Speed Workout
Grades 3 - 8
Fee: Free
Dates: July 2025
Location: Kennedy Stadium in Bridgeport; Managed by the Smilow-Burroughs Clubhouse
Registration Coming Soon
The Cowboys Speed Workout is for players of all abilities, focusing on fundamentals, skill positions, conditioning, blocking and defensive work. Players can use Speed Workout to get a jump on the football pre-season or just to gauge their interest in joining the football program. No equipment is necessary (bring water bottle and cleats or athletic shoes). Workouts are led by the Wakeman BGC Cowboys coaching staff. WBGC membership is NOT required. Advance registration is required.
