Welcome to Young Warriors Football - 2008

After 16 successful seasons in which over 2500 athletes participated, the Young Warriors are growing again in 2008!

This year the program is again open to interested children who will be in the 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th grades in the fall of 2008.

The program will concentrate on football basics and will be open to all children meeting the medical and registration requirements. although we will play teams from other communities, the emphasis of the league will be on instruction and fundamentals.

FEES
The basic fee of $280 will cover registration, league fees, accident and medical insurance and a game jersey the player can keep after the season.

MEDICAL
Before any child will be allowed to participate in ANY PRACTICE OR GAME, the Young Warriors Football Association must have a completed medical form signed (and dated between 1-12-2008 and 8-12-2008) by a licensed physician on file.

As in prior years, we plan on having a certified athletic trainer at each of the league games. This assures that athletes receive speedy and top quality medical attention for any on field injury.

EQUIPMENT
The Young Warriors will furnish excellent helmets, shoulder pads and game jersey. Helmets and shoulder pads are to be returned upon completion of the season. All other personal equipment (shoes, other pads and pants) will be the responsibility of the parents. Returning players will be able to use last year's hip, knee and thigh pads and pants.

Young Warriors has negotiated a special discount for personal equipment through K&M Team Outfitters. We will be able to fit and supply all personal equipment (with the exeption of shoes) at the time of registration. The approximate cost will be $95.

INSURANCE
The Young Warriors will carry accident and medical insurance for each participant. This coverage is designed to supplement individual medical coverage.

You must complete the liability waiver, emergency service permission, and insurance waiver. Prior to a child participating in ANY PRACTICE OR GAME, this form must be on file with the Young Warriors.

COACHING
Coaching will be under the direction of Steve Winiecki, head coach of the DHS varsity football team. All coaches are volunteers with ACEP certification with a strong interest in teaching football fundamentals and in promoting sportsmanship and team participation.

REGISTRATION
The only registration will be held in the spring. After that, registration will be on a space available basis only and will be dependent upon the availability of equipment.

SCHEDULES
Practice will begin the week of August 11 at Deerfield High School (five practices per week). After school begins, practice will be conducted during the week at Clavey Field in Deerfield (three practices per week). Our games will be held on Sundays from the beginning of September through the end of October.
The Young Warriors is a member of the Central Suburban Youth Football Association.
We are scheduled to play teams from Northbrook, Glenview, Wilmette, Evanston, Niles West, Winnetka, Highland Park, Skokie, and Lake Forest.

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT
If the registration will not be attended, personal equipment may be purchased at:

K&M Team Outfiters
3150 Skokie Valley Rd. #11
Highland Park, IL 60035
(between old Elm and Rt. 22)
Please contact 432-9889 for more information.