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Not only does football offer youngsters skills to play the game - but more importantly, football provides them with skills and opportunities to succeed in life. The entire Minnesota Vikings organization supports youth of all ages participating in the game we all love, both on and off the field. We recognize that these youngsters are the future of the NFL, making youth football a top priority of the organization.

The mission of the Vikings of Tomorrow youth football program is to give back to the community by introducing amateur leagues to the fundamentals of football at the professional level. By working hand-in-hand with various youth football programs and partners throughout the region, the Vikings of Tomorrow program is designed to support, promote and expand the sport of amateur football and the broad appreciation of the game.

Since its inception in 2007, the Vikings of Tomorrow youth football program has provided thousands of amateur football players (ages 8-14) with the unforgettable opportunity to play on the same field as the pros on the same day as the pros in either pregame, halftime or postgame scrimmages at Mall of America Field, including the annual Vikings of Tomorrow Mascot Challenge. Aside from showcasing their talent on the field, the youth players also have the chance to cheer on the Purple from the stands, appear on the video board and receive a commemorative photograph to capture the lasting memories of their experience.

Enter your team to play at Mall of America Field during a Vikings pregame!

Click here to register online.

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Click here to download the 2010 registration form as a PDF.

Vikings of Tomorrow Pregame Scrimmages

Once again, fans will witness football at its purest level as hundreds of future Vikings will have the unique opportunity to display their talent by participating in scrimmages at Mall of America Field prior to Vikings home games. In addition to showcasing their talent on the field, the youth players also have the chance to cheer on the Purple from the stands as Vikings of Tomorrow pregame participants receive complimentary tickets to the game, as well as appear on the video board and receive a commemorative photograph to capture the lasting memories of their experience.

By registering your youth football program (ages 8 - 14), you could be eligible to receive the following Vikings of Tomorrow benefits:

- Opportunity to play on the Vikings field on a NFL game day
- Players/Coaches receive complimentary game tickets and meal vouchers
- Opportunity to purchase additional tickets at a discounted rate (while supplies last)
- Scrimmage highlights will be featured on the video board during the game
- Team photos and commemorative patches included
- League recognition on vikings.com and in the Minnesota Vikings Playbook publication

If you or your program are interested in the opportunity to be a part of the 2010 Vikings of Tomorrow youth football pregame scrimmages program, click here for a registration form including complete details.

Selected leagues will be notified by a Vikings of Tomorrow representative approximately 2 weeks prior to the game selected for.

For any questions regarding the Vikings of Tomorrow program, please email vikingsoftomorrow@vikings.nfl.net.

2009 Vikings of Tomorrow Participants

Bloomington Youth Football – Vikings vs. Chiefs (pregame) 8/21/2009
Prior Lake Youth Football – Vikings vs. Cowboys (pregame) 9/4/2009
Minneapolis/St. Paul Area Youth Football – Vikings vs. Cowboys (halftime) 9/4/2009
St. Michael-Albertville Youth Football – Vikings vs. 49ers (pregame) 9/27/2009
Mound Westonka Youth Football – Vikings vs. Packers (pregame) 10/5/2009
Anoka-Ramsey Youth Football – Vikings vs. Ravens (pregame) 10/18/2009
Three Rivers Youth Football – Vikings vs. Ravens (postgame) 10/18/2009
Woodbury Youth Football – Vikings vs. Lions (pregame) 11/15/2009
Lakeville Youth Football – Vikings vs. Seahawks (pregame) 11/22/2009
Mounds View Youth Football – Vikings vs. Seahawks (halftime Mascot Challenge) 11/22/2009
Morrie Miller Youth Football – Vikings vs. Bears (pregame) 11/29/2009

2008 Vikings of Tomorrow participants:

St. Louis Park Youth Football – Vikings vs. Steelers (pregame) 8/23/2008
Becker Youth Football – Vikings vs. Colts (pregame) 9/14/2008
Mounds View Youth Football – Vikings vs. Colts (halftime) 9/14/2008
Eastview Youth Football – Vikings vs. Colts (postgame) 9/14/2008
Brainerd Youth Football – Vikings vs. Panthers (pregame) 9/21/2008
St. Croix Valley Youth Football – Vikings vs. Lions (pregame) 10/12/2008
Wayzata Youth Football – Vikings vs. Lions (halftime Mascot Challenge) 10/12/2008
Big Lake/Monticello Youth Football – Vikings vs. Lions (postgame) 10/12/2008
Buffalo Youth Football – Vikings vs. Texans (pregame) 11/2/2008
Minneapolis/St. Paul Area Youth Football – Vikings vs. Packers (pregame) 11/9/2008
Armstrong/Cooper Youth Football – Vikings vs. Bears (pregame) 11/30/2008

2007 Vikings of Tomorrow participants:

St. Peter Youth Football – Vikings vs. Cowboys (pregame) 8/30/2007
Becker Youth Football – Vikings vs. Falcons (pregame) 9/9/2007
Mounds View Youth Football – Vikings vs. Falcons (halftime) 9/9/2007
Frogtown vs. SWAFA Youth Football – Vikings vs. Packers (pregame) 9/30/2007
Irondale Youth Football – Vikings vs. Eagles (pregame) 10/28/2007
Blaine vs. Spring Lake Park Youth Football – Vikings vs. Chargers (pregame) 11/4/2007
Minnetonka Youth Football – Vikings vs. Chargers (halftime Mascot Challenge) 11/4/2007
Cottage Grove Youth Football – Vikings vs. Raiders (pregame) 11/18/2007
Eastview Athletic Association Youth Football – Vikings vs. Lions (pregame) 12/2/2007

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