Big Man Lineman Challenge
We're excited to announce the return of the Big Man Challenge. This event is all about the linemen! We’ll have a variety of competitions and skills challenges designed specifically for our athletes who play in the trenches. It’s a fun and competitive way to showcase strength, agility, and skill.
Players will earn points in each event based on their final ranking in each event. The player with the most points in each division after all events have concluded will be crowned the Big Man Challenge Champion!
Ages Divisions
The Big Man Lineman Challenge will include 4 age divisions: 8U, 10U, 12U, and 14U. Players will be assigned to the appropriate division according to their age on 7/31/2026.
Players must be between the age of 7 and 14 as of 7/31/2026.
When
Saturday April 25th at 9:00am
The schedule will vary depending on how many participants register, but please plan for approximately 2 to 3 hours.
Equipment
Equipment will not be required for the Big Man Lineman Challenge. Players will be able to participate in all events without helmets or shoulder pads. However, mouth pieces are encouraged.
Where
Central High School - Football Practice Field (Outlined in red)
Frequently Asked Questions
What documentation is required to sign up?
You will need to provide a copy of your player's birth certificate and proof of home address.
What if my child is in high school but is still 14 on the cutoff date?
Children that are enrolled in high school (Grade 9-12) are not eligible to participate regardless of their age.
What is the latest I can register?
Registrations will be accepted until 7:00pm on Friday April 24th.
Why aren't the participants in pads and helmets?
Grand Valley Youth Football follows a ramp up to contact method for all full contact events. For this single day event, we didn't believe it would be appropriate to put players in to full contact drills requiring the use of helmets and shoulder pads without the appropriate conditioning to do so.
The video above is from a pre-season event where players had already been practicing for multiple weeks and completed all necessary requirements to be eligible to participate in full contact.
Big Man Challenge 2026
Pricing: $25.00
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