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2012 Jr. Eagles New Parent Orientation. July 11, 2012. Welcome. Jr. Eagles changed their name in 2010 from the Falcons Have been in existence for 20+ years Serve communities of Lake in the Hills Algonquin Carpentersville Dundee Sleepy Hollow. Leagues. Flag – In house
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2012 Jr. Eagles New Parent Orientation July 11, 2012
Welcome • Jr. Eagles changed their name in 2010 from the Falcons • Have been in existence for 20+ years • Serve communities of • Lake in the Hills • Algonquin • Carpentersville • Dundee • Sleepy Hollow
Leagues • Flag – In house • Tackle - The Chicagoland Youth Football League (TCYFL) • Largest independent youth football league in the country • Tackle Program • Teams from Plainfield to Western Kenosha County • Schedules, standings, rules, alerts – www.tcyfl.net • Specials, Events, others for ALL players
TCYFL Mission Statement The TCYFL will encourage and inspire our youth, regardless of race, religious affiliation/belief, gender, creed, ethnicity, or national origin; and facilitate participation in practicing good health, citizenship, character and sportsmanship. First and foremost, the TCYFL promotes the welfare and wellbeing of the player, free from the adult lust for glory. “It is OK to try to win a Championship, but never, ever at the expense of any player on either side of the ball.”
Board of Directors • President – Dave Golnick • Vice President – Aaron Eibl • Treasurer – Mike Keller • Secretary – Megan Volenec • Director – KC Downing • Director – Reg Mathelier We meet the 4th Wednesday of every month at the Lake in the Hills Village Hall. Come out to be a part of the program!
Sportsmanship • Cheer for everyone – including the other team • Never speak poorly of any player • Be careful about expressing thoughts on coach • Referees never cause your team to lose • Accept defeat with dignity • Always play fair & within the rules • Know the rules
Divisions • Flag – 5&6 and 7&8 year old divisions • Tackle • Bantam – 6,7,8 year olds under 90 lbs • Featherweight – 9&10 year olds under 100 lbs. • Middleweight – 11&12 year olds under 110 lbs. • Lightweight – 13&14 year olds under 125 lbs. • Heavyweight – 13&14 year olds unlimited weight • There are exceptions that we will discuss later
Division Directors • Flag – John Miner • Bantam – Jason Randl • Featherweight – Kevin Nygaard • Middleweight – Jack Pinsel • Lightweight – Mickey Damhausser • Heavyweight – John Wright
Volunteers Our Volunteers ARE the Organization • Be a part of it • For your team • For your division • For the Organization • For the League
Fund Raising • Restaurant Days • Eagles Night at Dolphin’s Cove • Spirit Wear • Concessions • Sponsorship • Meat Raffle
Events • Eagles Night – Dolphin’s Cove, Saturday, August 4 • Picture Day – Jacobs HS, Saturday August 11 • Scrimmage Weekend – Tackle, August 18-19 • Opening Weekend – Flag & Tackle, August 25-26 • Homecoming • Breast Cancer Awareness Weekend • Recognition Night
Practices • Drop off/Pick up • Cancellations • Always remember • Plenty of Water or Gatorade • Bug Spray
Breakout Thank you for signing up with the Jr. Eagles!