We are excited to invite all kids K-8th to our inaugural football camp this summer!

Every Sunday morning (June 23rd through July 28th) from 9:30-11:00am at VHAC fields we will be having FUN, exercising, teaching the basics of football, playing games and encouraging good sportsmanship with a competitive attitude…all while enjoying the summer and making new friends!

Some of our great volunteer parent coaches, along with current high school players, will help guide and teach our kids football skills, the basics, the details, the “secrets” and help them learn the game.

Everyone is invited….past or present flag & tackle players, but also kids that just want to have some fun and maybe learn a little bit about football! Boys and girls…kindergarten through 8th grade…we will have activities for all!

Our objective is FUN first (it’s summer), SKILLS second, more FUN third….and we hope to lead into another great fall football season! Each week will be fun surprises and awards so bring your friends!

Register by June 3 and you will receive a camp t-shirt!

Register online: $25 for all 6 Sundays OR pay as you come for $5 per week.

Summer Football Camp Registration

2024 FLAG FOOTBALL SEASON (August - October)

Registration Fees:

• Early Bird Registration: April 22-May 31: $200 per player
• June 1- August 2: $250 per player
• Evaluation Date: Saturday, August 3
• Practices begin the week of August 19 with two practices per week
• The week of September 9, practices reduce to one day per week with the option of a second practice
• All practice schedules will be determined by Head Coach
• Games begin on Sunday, September 8
• Playoffs will begin Friday, October 25 and championship games played on Sunday, October 27

FLAG FOOTBALL GRADE LEVELS (K-8)

• Co-ed; but if enough girls sign up at each level, we will make all girls teams.
• The breakdown of grade level teams are below.
• K - 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7 - 8

FLAG FOOTBALL PRACTICES

Practices are held at the VH Athletic Complex on Nike Parkway. The season will begin with 2 practices a week and then drop to one practice with a second optional practice added.

FLAG FOOTBALL GAMES

Games will be played on Sundays in Vernon Hills (home) and in surrounding communities (away).

Home games are played at VHAC Fields 8 and 9, and at the Vernon Hills School stadium field. Away games will be played against surrounding communities at Skokie Playfields in Winnetka, Glenbrook North High School, and New Trier High School.

There are approximately 7 games and playoffs where all teams participate.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

Players will need a mouth guard, running shoes or cleats, and a water bottle. A jersey and flags will be provided by VH Sports Club.

COACHES

Volunteer Head coaches and Assistant Coaches are always needed. Background checks are done for all assigned coaches. Our goal is to support each team with one Head Coach, and at least one Assistant Coach per team. If interested in coaching, please email football@vhsportsclub.org.

Looking for more contact? Look no further! Register for Vernon Hills Tackle Football!

For questions regarding flag & tackle football, please contact: 

football@vhsportsclub.org

Jen Nolan - Flag Football Commissioner 

Alan Pavlik - Tackle Football Commissioner