OUR PROGRAM
REGISTRATION
EVALUATIONS AND TEAM SELECTION
PRACTICES

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Our Program:

The Eagles Football Tackle Program is offered to youth in grades 2nd-8th.  The season typically begins the last week in July and runs through October. At that time, eligible teams begin playoffs, which culminate with continued winners playing in their level's Super Bowl game during the first or second week of November.

For the 2025 season, we are excited to announce that Eagles Flag Football for our Kindergarten and 1st grade youth athletes is back.  We are very excited to watch our flag football program get even stronger!

Registration:

Eagles registration will open February 9, 2025 for the upcoming 2025 season! We anticipate at least 1 in-person registration in both March and May.  We encourage everyone to register online before the registration events so they can reserve the jersey number of their choice. The Eagles will  continue to offer full and partial scholarships for the upcoming season.

Evaluations and Team Selection:

The first full week of the season is a time for the coaches to evaluate players for team selection and they typically practice as one large divisional unit rather than individual teams. Teams are based on grade level divisions. The grade divisions are further broken down into divisions based on talent or basic player skills. (i.e. NFC Gold, AFC Gold and Silver). Players are assigned to the level that will offer them appropriate playing time and the best opportunity to develop.  This year, the season will begin on August 30, 2025.

Practices:

Once team selection is completed, the teams will practice,  learn fundamentals and plays, and train in a structured and consistent system. From the start of the season until the start of the school year in August, teams typically practice 2-4 times weekly depending on age and coach. Once school begins, practices are scaled back to 2-3 practices per week, team dependent.

Expect at least one preseason scrimmage played against a nearby town's team  in what is called a "jamboree" or many different short scrimmages. Regular season games usually start before Labor Day Weekend. Games are played once per week and are played on either Saturday or Sunday. There are typically 9 regular season games and then playoffs, leading to the Super Bowl for each level. Eagles home games are played at Berens Park on an artificial turf field.  Away games are played at opposing fields, including some combination of four games in the suburbs, including but not limited to Arlington Heights, Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Lombard, Carol Stream, Bartlett, Palatine, Downers Grove, South Elgin, Hinsdale, Hanover Park, Lyons, Lemont, Bloomingdale, Glendale Heights and West Chicago.

General Registration & Player FAQ 

How do I know what level my son/daughter will register at? 

All players need to register according to their age. 

Does my athlete need a physical? 

No physical is required, but we do ask that you disclose any allergy or other medical conditions that our coaching staff should be mindful of.  

What proof do you need of my child’s age, grade or school? 

A PDF of your child's birth certificate. This is usually uploaded during registration.  

Football FAQs   

What does the registration fee cover? 

All football players will be provided the use of a USA Football compliant helmet, shoulder pads (tackle only) and practice jersey. All provided equipment must be returned at the end of the season, failure to do so will incur a $400 penalty to the credit card on file. The game jerseys are yours to keep, and wear proudly throughout the year!

What additional items will I need to purchase? 

Football cleats (soccer cleats work too), mouthguard, 1 or 2 football pants with integrated pads, and a water bottle. Optionally, players can choose to wear rib guards and/or receiver gloves. Visors are not permitted due to the Bill George League Player Policies, with the exception of a medical reason from your child’s doctor.

Where and when do we practice?

Flag (K-1st) through 4th grade (9U) practice at Salt Creek Park and 5th (10U) through 8th grade (Varsity) practice at Beren’s Park at the turf field, or the grass field by the hill.

Practice locations could change throughout the season and your coach will notify you when a change occurs. If there is a weather-related change, you will be notified by Eagles Admin. 

Practice days/times will vary by coaches and age levels. Prior to the school year beginning, practices will be up to 4 days a week (excluding flag) and drop down to 2-3 days a week when the school year begins. Practice is typically 1.5 hours, but can vary per team. We recommend your player arrives to practices at least 15 mins before start time so your player is ready to begin practicing at start time. If you have scheduling conflicts, the coaches and/or team mom can help with coordinating rides for your player. 

USA Football requires us to have a strict practice and length of time during any given week as to assure the players are getting the appropriate exposure and time to learn and play the sport with their teams in a safe comfortable environment. 

How long is the football season?

Football begins at the end of July/beginning of August. Games are played on the weekends, from Labor Day through the end of October. For all 9U teams and higher who are eligible, there will be playoff games that immediately follow the regular season and can last up to two weeks into November. Let’s hope your teams get there! 

How long is a football game? 

A typical game can last about 1.5 hours and coaches require players to be at the field an hour before game time. 

How many games are played and where?

Typically a season is 9-11 games and could be at our home field at Berens Park in Elmhurst, or away games in surrounding locations. (Lombard, Bloomingdale, Carol Stream, Bartlett)