Iowa Gridiron Elite
Are you ready to take your game to the next level? IOWA GRIDIRON ELITE is a select football organization for the most talented 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade players in Eastern Iowa. Our mission is to showcase top regional talent and compete on a national stage.
Join us to experience elite-level football, develop your skills, and represent Eastern Iowa with pride!
Ages
6th - 7th - 8th Graders
We play in grade-based tournaments
When
Our Season begins in late October, after middle school football. Typically, October to early December. .
Where
Practices are typically held at the Metro Youth Football Association complex in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Practices
Practices are 3x per week.
Tue/Thur - 6-8 PM & Sunday 1-3 PM
Tournaments
2026 Tournament Plans (not finalized)
10/31/26 Westside Classic - Des Moines, Iowa
11/14 - Casey Ochs Memorial Tournament - Indianapolis
12/4 - HOF All Star Kansas City - Kansas City, Missouri
Equipment
Equipment will be provided.
Game Pants, Game Jersey, Helmet, Shoulder Pads, Mouth Guard, Practice Jersey, and pants. Mouthguards are also supplied.
Extra Costs
Costs beyond registration include hotels and fuel
Fundraiser
We will do an annual fundraiser to help offset the cost of field rental, insurance, equipment, and tournament fees.
2026 Iowa Gridiron Elite Season
2026 Iowa Gridiron Elite 6th-8th Grade
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