2025 South Metro 6 - Fan Guide by myasminnesota

Our Mission "To foster a dynamic and safe environment where youth athletes can develop their skills, embrace healthy competition, and experience the joy of football, guided by principles of sportsmanship and teamwork."

Our Vision is to cultivate a youth football league committed to holistic player development, promoting both athletic excellence and personal growth. Through a balance of skill-building, competitive spirit, and a sense of fun, we aim to instill values that extend beyond the field, nurturing resilient, disciplined, and community-minded individuals prepared for success both on and off the gridiron.

The South Metro 6 offers traveling tackle football opportunities for 5th through 8th grade teams in the south metro. Our members include Eagan, Eastview, Farmington, Lakeville North, Lakeville South, Rosemount and Capitol City.

To maintain the integrity of youth football, which is based on teamwork, discipline, respect, commitment and good sportsmanship, the following are to be observed and obeyed by all. One of the goals of the South Metro Youth Football League (SMYFL) program is to provide a safe and fun learning environment for the youth of our communities. We strive to create an opportunity for our kids to work together as a team toward common goals. We emphasize sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect for authority figures (officials and coaches), players and other spectators. SMYFL and member associations will not tolerate verbal or physical abuse of its coaches, game officials, players or parents and spectators. Parents and spectators, just as players and coaches, are expected to abide by the Code of Conduct described here at all SMYFL events. While most adults and children in the program will abide by this code without being instructed, it is being published to protect the children, the integrity of our program and to emphasize the values of the SMYFL.

I hereby pledge to live up to the SMYFL Parent and Spectators Guidelines by following the listed code of ethics:

As a Parent/Guardian or Spectator I will:

• Remember that the game is for children and not for adults;

• Let the coaches coach, players play and the referees guide the game;

• Support the coaches, players and help teach the value of commitment to the team, sportsmanship, ethical conduct and fair play;

• Place the emotional and physical well-being of my child ahead of any personal desire to win;

• Support my child’s team and help my child and SMYFL make athletic contests a positive and educational experience;

• Demand a drug, alcohol and tobacco-free sports environment for my child and agree to assist by refraining from their use at all youth sports events;

• Direct constructive criticism of my child’s team’s program to the head coach and/or SMYFL board members at an appropriate time. I will work towards a positive result for all concerned;

• Accept decisions of the game officials (including coaches) on the field as being fair and called to the best ability of said officials. The officials are in charge of all games and their decisions are final;

• Exhibit exemplary sportsmanship at all times;

• Emphasize to my child that good athletes strive to be good students;

• Strive to make every football activity serve as a training ground for life;

• Stay behind the designated spectator line during a game;

• Be responsible for the actions and conduct of any guests that I bring to any SMYFL event.

• Do my very best to make youth sports fun for my child

• Ask my child to treat other players, coaches, fans and officials with respect regardless of race, sex, creed or ability.

• Promise to help my child enjoy the youth sports experience within my personal constraints by assisting with coaching, being a respectful fan, providing transportation, or whatever I am capable of doing.

• Remember that some officials are student athletes from our communities and are growing as officials.

As a parent or spectator, I will not:

• Interfere/interrupt the coaching staff during the games or practices;

• Criticize officials or coaches, direct abuse or profane language toward them or otherwise subvert their authority;

• Criticize an opposing team, its players, coaches or spectators by word of mouth, by gesture or by deliberately inciting unsportsmanlike behavior

• Consume any substance prior or during any SMYFL game, practice, or event that may impair judgment or behavior to the point of inebriation.

• In any way, at any SMYFL game, event or practice, conduct myself in a manner which fails to demonstrate good sportsmanship and compliance with the spirit of this Code of Conduct.

Consequences of Behavior

• At any SMYFL event, any parent/guardian or spectator who verbally abuses, attempts to intimidate, is flagrantly rude to, or does not control his/her language or actions with a player, official, coach, other spectator, will be asked by the either an official, coach or SMYFL board member to regain their composure or leave the event. If the individual(s) fail to leave upon request, games can be forfeited and/or law enforcement authorities may be called to remove the individual(s).

• Any parent/guardian or spectator that conducts themselves in a manner not consistent with the spirit of this Code of Conduct may be banned from SMYFL events for the remainder of the season and any future season.

• Any parent/guardian or spectator who physically assaults an official, coach, SMYFL board member, player, participant, or another spectator parent or guardian will be banned from the SMYFL. After one year the offender may apply for reinstatement. SMYFL may, at its discretion, lift the ban (however additional action may be taken by the host association). The term physical assault includes, but is not limited to: hitting, slapping, pushing, spitting, kicking or striking in any way with any part of the body or any physical implement.

Note: The SMYFL’s Code of Conduct policy is not meant to supersede the rules set by any single association, but rather to set a baseline for conduct.

Code of Conduct - Player and Coach

• I will not berate the officials or "trash talk" to my opponent.

• I will not use profanity.

• I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, contest administrators and officials.

• I will place the emotional and physical wellbeing of my teammates and opponents ahead of my personal desire to win.

• I will treat other players, coaches, fans and officials with respect regardless of race, gender, creed or ability.

• I will demand a sports environment that is free from drugs, tobacco and alcohol and will refrain from their use at all SMYFL sporting events.

• I will do my best to remember that youth sports are supposed to be FUN and that winning and losing are part of everyone's experience.

• I will express my concerns through the proper channels in a dignified manner.

• I will respect the volunteers that are assisting with the conduct of these events.

• I will respect and adhere to the rules governing eligibility and competition.

Code of Conduct - Parents

• I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, contest administrators and officials.

• I will place the emotional and physical wellbeing of the athletes ahead of my personal desire to win.

• I will demand a sports environment that is free from drugs, tobacco and alcohol and will refrain from their use at all SMYFL sporting events.

• I will remember that the game is for the kids - NOT the adults.

• I will do my best to make sure that youth sports are a FUN and POSITIVE experience.

• I will treat other players, coaches, fans, volunteers and officials with respect regardless of race, sex, creed or ability.

• I will not berate the officials.

• I will not undermine the coaches' instructions or directions.

• I will not use profanity.

• I will communicate my concerns through the proper channels in a dignified manner.

Organization Eastview

Facility Name Johnny Cake Ridge Park West

Facility Street Address 14255 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd. Apple Valley, MN 55124

Food/Beverage Allowed? Yes

Restrooms Portable/Temporary

Seating No Seating Available - Bring Your Own

Handicap Accessible? Yes

Playing Surface Grass Goal Posts? Yes

Johnny Cake Ridge Road is CLOSED south of 140th Street West to 142nd Street West Below is a link to a map of the detour during this closure which is expected through the middle of October.

Organization Eastview

Facility Name Eastview Thunder Turf Field

Facility Street Address 6200 140th St. West. Apple Valley, MN 55124

Food/Beverage Allowed? Yes

Restrooms Portable/Temporary

Seating Permanent Stadium Bleachers

Handicap Accessible? Yes

Playing Surface Turf

Goal Posts? Yes

Johnny Cake Ridge Road is CLOSED south of 140th Street West to 142nd Street West

Below is a link to a map of the detour during this closure which is expected through the middle of October.

Organization Lakeville South

Facility Name McGuire Middle School

Facility Street Address 21220 Holyoke Ave, Lakeville MN 55044

Food/Beverage Allowed? Yes

Restrooms Portable/Temporary

Seating No Seating Available - Bring Your Own

Handicap Accessible? Yes

Playing Surface Grass

Goal Posts? Yes

Facility Entry/Exit Points From the north sideline

Home/Away Sideline Designation Home - South Sideline. Away - North Sideline

Restroom Location North side of the field

Preferred Parking (if applicable) McGuire Middle School Parking Lot

Organization Farmington

Facility Name Robert Boeckman Middle School

Facility Street Address 800 Denmark Ave, Farmington, MN. 55024

Food/Beverage Allowed? No

Restrooms Portable/Temporary

Seating Permanent Stadium Bleachers

Handicap Accessible? Yes

Playing Surface Grass

Goal Posts? Yes

Facility Entry/Exit Points End zone by parking lot

Home/Away Sideline Designation Home is closest to the school. Away is far side of the field

Restroom Location By bleachers

Preferred Parking (if applicable) Lots at side and end of stadium

Organization Rosemount

Facility Name Flint Hills Recreation Complex

Facility Street Address 1201 Bonaire Path E, Rosemount, MN 55068

Food/Beverage Allowed? Yes

Restrooms Permanent

Seating No Seating Available - Bring Your Own

Handicap Accessible? Yes

Playing Surface Grass

Goal Posts? No

Facility Entry/Exit Points

Off of Akron Avenue is best, however Bonaire Path East also enters the complex

Restroom Location Between Fields 1 and 4

Organization Lakeville North

Facility Name Lakeville North High School Stadium

Facility Street Address 19875 Dodd Blvd, Lakeville, MN 55044

Food/Beverage Allowed? Yes

Restrooms Portable/Temporary

Seating Permanent Stadium Bleachers

Handicap Accessible? Yes

Playing Surface Turf

Goal Posts? Yes

Facility Entry/Exit Points

Parking lots on east side (visitors-enter from Dodd Rd.) and west side (home-enter from Ipava) of stadium. If parking on west side, gate to stadium is on north side of field and requires short walk.

Home/Away Sideline Designation Home side is on west side. Visitor on east side (take Dodd Rd. in).

Restroom Location Porta potties located on both sides

Preferred Parking (if applicable) East or west side of stadium. Visitors side is east side.

Special Considerations/Info Fans must stay in bleachers. Only coaches and players allowed on sideline

Organization Lakeville North

Facility Name Lakeville North High School Upper Practice Turf

Facility Street Address 19875 Dodd Blvd, Lakeville, MN 55044

Food/Beverage Allowed? No

Restrooms Portable/Temporary

Seating No Seating Available - Bring Your Own

Handicap Accessible? Yes

Playing Surface Turf

Goal Posts? No

Facility Entry/Exit Points

Parking lot on north side of field. Field is located on north side of Lakeville North High School

Restroom Location Porta potties located on north and south side of turf

Home/Away Sideline Designation Home side is on west side. Visitor on east side

Preferred Parking (if applicable) North side of turf.

Special Considerations/Info

Beverage Only allowed. Fans must stay along concrete foundation along perimeter of field. Please stay behind outer most line

Organization Lakeville North

Facility Name Century Middle School

Facility Street Address 18610 Ipava Ave, Lakeville, MN 55044

Food/Beverage Allowed? Yes

Restrooms Portable/Temporary

Seating No Seating Available - Bring Your Own

Handicap Accessible? Yes

Playing Surface Grass

Goal Posts? No

Facility Entry/Exit Points

Parking lots on south side of school or north side on the backside of school.

Home/Away Sideline Designation Home side is on west side. Visitor on east side.

Preferred Parking (if applicable)

North or south side of middle school. A bit of a walk to the field from the lot.

Special Considerations/Info Fans must stay on track or behind.

Organization Eagan

Facility Name Thresher Fields Park

Facility Street Address 3220 Borchert Ln, Eagan, MN 55121

Food/Beverage Allowed? Yes

Restrooms Permanent

Seating No Seating Available - Bring Your Own

Handicap Accessible? Yes

Playing Surface Grass

Goal Posts? No

Facility Entry/Exit Points

Home/Away Sideline Designation

Park entrance is off of Mike Collins Drive on Borchert Ln. Football field is on the south east corner of the park. Only entry and exit is through the main park entrance on Borchert Ln.

HOME: South side of field by tree line AWAY: North side of field, between football and soccer field No Guests (home or away) permitted to sit outside the END ZONE area

Restroom Location Park Pavillion

Preferred Parking (if applicable) Surface parking lot area

Special Considerations/Info

Parking lot is shared with a City of Eagan Dog Park. With designated "No Parking" signs near their gated entrance. Very limited parking near Dog Park, strongly consider parking in main lot closer to playground and pavilion. Be mindful of the no parking signs along Borchert Lane which leads to the park entrance. Bring your own water; this site does not have an open water source. AED available at park pavilion.

Organization Eagan

Facility Name Black Hawk Middle School (BHMS)

Facility Street Address 1540 Deerwood Dr, Eagan, MN 55122

Food/Beverage Allowed? Yes

Restrooms Portable/Temporary

Seating No Seating Available - Bring Your Own

Handicap Accessible? Yes

Playing Surface Grass

Goal Posts? No

Facility Entry/Exit Points

Main entrance is off of Deerwood Dr at the Deerwood Elementary School entry on Oakbrooke Terrace. Follow Oakbrooke Terrace past front of elementary school, continue past lower entrance of BHMS, continue up the hill and park in upper parking lot. Secondary entrance is through neighborhood - Deerwoood Dr to Johnny Cake Ridge Rd to Oakbrooke Terrace which enters into the upper parking lot of BHMS. Excess parking is along Oakrbooke Terrace on the south side of BHMS/ Deerwood Elementary. Football field is inside the track north of the BHMS parking lot, down a small hill - field visibility limited from Parking Lot.

Restroom Location Yes, near Tennis Courts by upper parking lot of BHMS.

Home/Away Sideline Designation

HOME: West side by tree line AWAY: East side of the field No Guests (home or away) permitted to sit outside the END ZONE area

Preferred Parking (if applicable) School parking lot

Special Considerations/Info

Gravel hill to walk down from Middle School parking lot. Only permitted vehicles are allowed to drive down to field. Bring your own water; this site does not have an open water source.

Organization Eagan

Facility Name Eagan High School, JV Turf Field

Facility Street Address 4185 Braddock Trail, Eagan, MN 55123

Food/Beverage Allowed? Yes

Restrooms Portable/Temporary

Seating Limited - Temporary Bleachers

Handicap Accessible? Yes

Playing Surface Turf

Goal Posts? Yes

Facility Entry/Exit Points

Home/Away Sideline Designation

Primary entrance off of Braddock Trl to Eagan High School. Preferred parking is in north east corner parking lot near stadium. Entry to JV Turf Field is to the north east corner of parking lot, around the shed, directly West of the stadium.

HOME: South side of field by tree line AWAY: North side of field toward baseball fields No Guests (home or away) permitted to sit outside the END ZONE area

Restroom Location Yes, near cell tower NE corner of field

Preferred Parking (if applicable) Stadium parking lot

Special Considerations/Info

ONLY Players, Coaches, Staff, and Officials are permitted within the fenced area. AWAY teams sit on the north side of the field, outside of the gated area. HOME team has a small stadium seating available near center field, outside of the gated area. Bring your own water; this site does not have an open water source.