The 2026 DCHS Kid Captain Program
Presented by the Greater Des Moines Catholic Football League & Hawks Companies
Presented by the Greater Des Moines Catholic Football League & Hawks Companies
Beginning last year for the 2025 football season, the Kid Captain Program is back for 2026 and teaming up with the Catholic Football League, Hawks Companies, Dowling Club and DCHS Football to celebrate young individuals who embody strength, courage, faith and inspiration.
Do you know a child with an incredible story? Whether they’ve overcome adversity, made a meaningful impact in their community or church, gone above and beyond in academics, or shown exceptional kindness, we invite you to nominate them for the 2026 Kid Captain Program!
About the Program
The Kid Captain Program offers children ages 5-14 a VIP game-day experience at a DCHS home football game, honoring their inspiring journey.
Nominations are open through Friday, July 10, 2026. Anyone can nominate a child for this special honor! Please share!Kid Captain receives:
- Participates in the coin toss at the start of a Dowling Catholic football game
- Family and kid captain receives 10 total commemorative Kid Captive T-Shirts
- Family receives one reserved parking spot at Valley Stadium (Exception: DCHS/Valley game)
- Family receives a family photo by professional photographer Earl Hulst
- Kid captain receives free entry into the game and gets to be on the sidelines of the football game, watch warm-ups, and be introduced to football captains and coaches.
- Kid captain will be featured on DCHS social media channels (if desired)
- Kid captain may be featured on other DCHS platforms such as newsletter or magazine
- Kid captain will be recognized by football announcers during football game
- Kid captain story will be featured by Iowa Catholic Radio broadcast (pending)
- Kid captain name and photo will be on the scoreboard (as permitted)
- Kid captain will receive a team football poster and a kid captain certificate
Presented by the Catholic Football League and Hawks Companies
T-Shirts for Kid Captain and family generous provided by Hobbs Print and Design
T-Shirts for Kid Captain and family generous provided by Hobbs Print and Design
2026 DCHS Home Football Schedule
(all games at Valley Stadium, WDM)
Week 1 - August 28 vs. Valley
Week 3 - September 11 vs. Dallas Center-Grimes
Week 6 - October 2 vs. Cedar Rapids, Kennedy
Week 9 - October 23 vs. Marshalltown
Dowling Catholic High School
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