Sanford Sports Academy adding girls 7-on-7 football

Posted: October 9, 2025

The Sanford Sports Academy in Sioux Falls is adding girls 7-on-7 football this upcoming spring. Tryouts will take place in late December 2025 at the Sanford Fieldhouse with the girls season scheduled for February through May 2026.

7-on-7 football is a non-contact version of the game that emphasizes skill positions such as quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, and defensive backs. There will be three girls classes: 10U, 12U, and 14U. Athletes participating must be the age of the division or younger on January 1, 2026. If they age up after January 1, they are still eligible to compete.

“We had an incredible response to our initial launch of 7-on-7 football last year, with more than 100 kids participating across all classes,” said Kurtiss Riggs, Sanford Sports Academy football specialist. “The natural growth of the game and the interest we’ve received from across the region has provided the perfect time for us to start a new 7-on-7 girls division here at Sanford Sports Academy.” 

Girls tryouts at the Sanford Fieldhouse will take place on Monday, December 29 from 1-4 p.m. 

“Sanford Sports Academy continues to be the leader in youth sports development,” said Todd Kolb, Sanford Sports Academy director. “We’re excited to expand our offerings and provide girls with a unique opportunity to pursue their football passions.”

All girls teams will be based at the Sanford Sports Complex with most workouts taking place indoors at the Fieldhouse. Teams will compete at both regional and national tournaments and all players selected will receive uniforms, practice gear, and travel gear.

For more information on girls 7-on-7, please visit the Sanford Sports website.

Boys 7-on-7 football will also hold a spring season, with tryouts scheduled at the Sanford Fieldhouse on Sunday, November 23 from 6-9 p.m. More information can be found here.