- Ages: 8-14
- Teams: Squirts, Pee Wee, Junior Varsity, Varsity, Seniors
- Season: 1 pre-season tournament, 8 regular games
- Cost: $80
Practice/Game Facilities
All practices and home games are played at
Markwoodland Park, 6001 N. Frostwood Parkway, Peoria (Mark Bills Middle School). A map of practice locations for each division is also available.
Practice Schedule
Practices are generally 4 nights per week early in the season, which is necessary to condition the athletes. After conditioning, the practices will vary between 3-4 nights per week. As the season progresses, the practices will generally be reduced to 2-3 nights per week.
Eligibility
Anyone 8-14* years of age on August 1st is eligible to play tackle. See the age/weight restrictions for each team below. Experience is not necessary. We strive to let every player learn the game of football safely. Winning is important, but it is not primary.
*(Non high school as of August 1st.)
Tackle Age/Weight Restrictions
Fees
Player fees cover buying the safest and newest equipment, insurance coverage, uniforms, first aid, and field prep supplies. Fees are $80 per player for tackle. There is a $5 family discount for each additional player (tackle or flag).
Sponsorship
Sponsors are instrumental in keeping our young “Grid-Iron Greats” in the best equipment. For a $250 Corporate, $500 BLUE, or $1000 GOLD sponsor donation, you get the satisfaction of helping the children of our community, recognition in our program, and ONE player fee wavier.
