"An athlete cannot receive the winner's crown except by competing according to the rules."
— 2 Timothy 2:5
— 2 Timothy 2:5
All students in grades K–8* are invited to join the Bulldogs football program. Here's everything you need to know.
*The Program
The Bulldogs football program is composed of students in grades K-8. Athletes must be active parishioners at St. Gertrude, St. Andrew, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, or St. Louis parishes (this includes homeschool students and students enrolled at one of the parish schools or faith formation classes).
The program consists of four teams, based on grade:
The program consists of four teams, based on grade:
- Bandit: Grades K–2
- Pony: Grades 3–4
- Reserve: Grades 5–6
- Varsity: Grades 7–8
Practices
Football conditioning and pre-season practices begin in the third week of July. Practices will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Milford, about 10 to 15 minutes from each of the associated parishes. Although there are adjustments in the pre-season, practices will be on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturday mornings once we get into the school year.
Games
The regular game season runs from the first weekend after the start of school to approximately Halloween, with playoffs concluding in early November. Games will be played on either Saturday or Sunday. Home games will be played at either the Seton home field or at Madeira High School Stadium. Away games will be played all over the city!
Registration
Registration is now closed.
Cost: $200 per player (may be paid in full at time of registration or may pay a $75/player non-refundable deposit). Full payment is due by May 31.
All St. Gertrude parishioners are required to pay a one-time $30 Boosters fee for the family's "first sport" of the 2024-2025 school year. If this is your family's "first sport of the year," you will need to pay the $30 fee.
Cost: $200 per player (may be paid in full at time of registration or may pay a $75/player non-refundable deposit). Full payment is due by May 31.
All St. Gertrude parishioners are required to pay a one-time $30 Boosters fee for the family's "first sport" of the 2024-2025 school year. If this is your family's "first sport of the year," you will need to pay the $30 fee.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What will I need to purchase?
Cleats and a water bottle. All other equipment is supplied by the Bulldogs football program.
How good is the gear that is issued?
Top of the line! We mainly issue Riddell SpeedFlex helmets (a standard for NCAA and NFL players) and new generation pads. Our uniforms are among the best in the league.
Is this a safe sport for youth players?
Statistically and realistically, yes! Our league, the Greater Catholic Youth League (GCYL), and our Bulldogs program have been charter members of the USA Football "Heads Up" program for 12 seasons. All of our coaches are USAF certified, ParishSafe, and educated annually in all safety protocols.
What is acclimatization and gear-up? We take player safety seriously. For the first few weeks, we carefully monitor heat conditioning and slowly gear up to allow a period of adjusting to the climate.
Cleats and a water bottle. All other equipment is supplied by the Bulldogs football program.
How good is the gear that is issued?
Top of the line! We mainly issue Riddell SpeedFlex helmets (a standard for NCAA and NFL players) and new generation pads. Our uniforms are among the best in the league.
Is this a safe sport for youth players?
Statistically and realistically, yes! Our league, the Greater Catholic Youth League (GCYL), and our Bulldogs program have been charter members of the USA Football "Heads Up" program for 12 seasons. All of our coaches are USAF certified, ParishSafe, and educated annually in all safety protocols.
What is acclimatization and gear-up? We take player safety seriously. For the first few weeks, we carefully monitor heat conditioning and slowly gear up to allow a period of adjusting to the climate.
Contact Us
Jake Dummermuth
Athletic Director |
If you have any questions or concerns about the football program or are interested in coaching, please contact our football coordinators.
If you have any questions about St. Gertrude Parish's athletic program, please contact Jake Dummermuth, our athletic director, at [email protected]. |
