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.
Football Commissioner
2023 FLAG FOOTBALL SEASON (August - October)
FLAG FOOTBALL GRADE LEVELS (K-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.
TACKLE FOOTBALL REGISTRATION
TACKLE FOOTBALL SEASON (July - November)
TACKLE FOOTBALL GRADE LEVELS 3-8
TACKLE FOOTBALL PRACTICES
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