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Flag and Tackle Football

Overview

Our mission is to provide an opportunity for the players to participate in an organized and competitive sport of football, basketball and lacrosse. We will develop each player to engage at a competitive level. We believe in giving the players a firm foundation in the many individual and team skills required to be a strong player. We are collectively committed to developing the character and skills for players of all levels by teaching the rules of the sport, developing self-esteem, and teaching respect for fellow players, officials, and traditions of the game. We strive to create an environment that is safe, organized and fun.

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Alan Pavlik

Football Commissioner

2023 Flag Football

2023 FLAG FOOTBALL SEASON (August - October)

  • Evaluation Date:  Saturday, August 5 
  • Practices begin the week of August 14 with two practices per week
  • The week of September 4, practices reduce to one day per week
    • All practice schedules will be determined by Head Coach
  • Games begin on Sunday, September 10
  • The season will end on Sunday, October 29

 

FLAG FOOTBALL GRADE LEVELS (K-8)

  • It is open to all male and female athletes.
  • 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 down to 1 practice after Labor Day.

 

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 on their fields. There are approximately 7 games and 1 day of playoffs where all teams participate.

 

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

Players will need a mouth guard, running shoes or cleats, and a water bottle.  A jersey 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.

2023 Tackle Football

TACKLE FOOTBALL REGISTRATION

TACKLE FOOTBALL SEASON (July - November)

  • Evaluations and Practices begin the end of July with 5 practices per week 
  • When school begins, practices drop down to 3 days a week
  • Games begin Labor Day weekend
  • The season will end with playoffs in mid-November

TACKLE FOOTBALL GRADE LEVELS 3-8

  • Vernon Hills is proud to partner with Libertyville Wildcat Youth Sports as the official feeder program for High School District 128.
  • The breakdown of teams is by weights and grades
  • The TCYFL (The Chicagoland Youth Football League) is how guidelines, rules, and teams are defined.  More information can be found at www.tcyfl.net

TACKLE FOOTBALL PRACTICES

  • Practices are held at Butler Lake Park in Libertyville.
  • The season will begin with 5 practices per week and then drop down to 3 days per week.

TACKLE FOOTBALL GAMES

Games will be played on Saturday/Sundays in Libertyville (home) and in surrounding communities (away).  Home games are played at Butler Lake Park and away games will be played against surrounding communities football fields. There are approximately 8 games followed by playoffs.

TACKLE FOOTBALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

Players will need a mouth guard, padded football pants, cup, cleats, and a water bottle.  Provided by LBC is a practice jersey, a game jersey, a pair of game pants, a helmet, and shoulder pads. Purchasing your own helmet is optional.  

For questions regarding flag or tackle football, please contact: 

 

Alan Pavlik - football@vhsportsclub.org

Flag Football Commissioner - Vernon Hills Sports Club

Vice President Tackle Football - Libertyville Wildcat Youth Sports