IMPORTANT UPDATE: IHSA CHANGES & SUMMER CAMP CHANGES as of 2/18/26
I want to share a quick schedule update. Last Friday, the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) changed requirements and start dates for the upcoming season due to a higher-than-expected number of teams qualifying for the playoffs.
In addition, the IHSA Medical Committee has mandated additional practices before the first game and moved the official start date to Wednesday, August 5—five days earlier than the August 10 start date we originally planned. We know this change may impact summer plans and vacations, and we apologize for the inconvenience. These adjustments are required and beyond our control. CLICK HERE for more information on this new IHSA mandate.
KEY SUMMER DATES
Speed Camp (All Levels)
June 8–11 | 6:30–8:00 AM
Varsity Camp
June 15–25 | 7:00–10:30 AM
July 6–23 | 7:00–10:30 AM
Freshmen/Sophomore Camp
June 22–25 | 10:15 AM–12:30 PM
July 6–23 | 8:00–11:00 AM
Illinois Wesleyan Camp (Varsity & Soph)
July 12–15
Vacation / No Football Dates
May 25–June 7
June 29–July 5 (IHSA Dead Week)
July 24–Aug. 2
Season Start
Aug 4 – Equipment (TBA)
Aug 5 – Day 1 (Official Start)
SUMMER SCHEDULE NOTES
Varsity Camp & Basketball Conflict (Week of 6/15)
During the week of 6/15, there may be overlap with basketball camp. Any athlete with a direct conflict must attend basketball camp. We will work around conflicts as best we can and communicate expectations for players involved in both sports.
Frosh/Soph Week 1 Time Adjustment
To avoid basketball conflicts and accommodate basketball floor construction, Frosh/Soph camp will run:
June 20–23 | 10:30 AM–1:00 PM (Week 1 only)
All remaining Frosh/Soph camp times remain as listed above
IHSA START DATE
August 5 is Day 1 of official practice and acclimatization (2026 season start).
Players must complete at least 12 practices before our first game on 8/21–8/22 (Home vs. West Aurora).
SUMMER VACATIONS
We understand some families may already have vacations planned, especially with the season start date moving earlier. We will do our best to work with players, but the IHSA practice requirement is firm. Every athlete must complete the required number of practices before 8/21.
Please make every effort to ensure your player attends summer camp as consistently as possible. The more time we have together this summer, the safer and more prepared our athletes will be when the season begins.
HIT HARD
Coach Molinari
