2017 important dates - League Athletics
McHenry Jr Warriors Youth Football On behalf of the McHenry Jr Warriors Board of Directors we would like to welcome you to the 2017 Football Program. Below you will find important dates and information that will be helpful in the upcoming months.
2017 IMPORTANT DATES Thursday, July 13th
Parent Orientation-6:30pm McHenry West Campus Auditorium. We welcome all parents and guardians-new or returning-to come. Pertinent information for the 2017 season will be discussed including our plans for the year, upcoming events, speed & agility training and scrimmages.
Monday, July 17thFriday July 21st
Speed & Agility Training Camp. McCracken Field This is optional, but strongly recommended. Bantams and Feathers 5:30p6:30p, Middles 6p-7:30p, Lights and Varsity 7p-8:30p During equipment handout those families with multiple players on different levels may choose one date and time for all players.
Saturday, July 22nd
Equipment Pickup at Township Field ● Varsity 9am-10am ● Lightweights 10am-11am
Sunday, July 23rd
Equipment Pickup at Township Field ● Bantams 9am-10am ● Featherweights 10am-11am ● Middleweights 11am-12pm Practices are held at McCracken Field. Fridays will be at Fox Ridge Park starting 8/25/17. All practices are 5:30pm-7:30pm
Monday, July 24th-Fri July 28th
Conditioning Practice 5:30pm-7:30pm. M, T, W Helmets only. Thur, Fri Helmets and shoulder pads
Monday, July 31st-Fri Aug 4th
Conditioning Practice-FULL GEAR-5:30PM-7:30PM
Saturday, August 5th
Jr Warrior Family Fun Day!! Township Field-stay tuned for more information and times of events!
Sunday, August 13th
Big 10 Scrimmage Games Elgin
Saturday, August 19th Sunday, August 20th
Scrimmage Games Huntley
Saturday, August 26th Sunday, August 27th
First Week of Games!!!
Tuesday, August 29th
Picture Day-McHenry West Campus-Times TBD
Month Of October
Denise Ryan Memorial Weekend-TBD
Sat & Sun Oct 21 & 22
Last Regular Season Games
Sat & Sun Oct 28 & 29
1st Round Play-offs
Sat & Sun Nov 4 & 5
Division Play-offs
Sat & Sun Nov 11 & 12
Championship Games!!
Equipment Return will begin on Tuesday October 24th from 5:30pm-7:00pm at “The Shed” at Township Park(Home Field) for those teams not in the playoffs and will continue every Tuesday until all teams have been eliminated.
Helpful Information ● Mandatory Paperwork ○ Certified Birth Certificate required for all new athletes to Jr. Warrior Football. ○ IHSA Pre-Participation Exam Physical Form will be required at Equipment pickup that covers the full 2017 playing season. This is the ONLY physical form we will accept. Without a valid physical turned in, player will not receive their equipment and be cleared to full practice. This form can be found on our website MTJW.org under Documents/Health & Safety. ● Your child should always wear and bring the following: ○ Non-Equipment Practice ■ White T-Shirt with child’s last name written across the front and back-Big Letters!! ■ Football cleats ■ Athletic shorts/pants depending on weather ■ Athletic supporter ■ LARGE water jug with name on it (recommended quart or half-gallon size). ○ Equipment Practice ■ All issued Equipment (Helmet, Girdle, shoulder pads, pants with knee pads)-We do not have extras at practice! ■ Football cleats ■ Athletic supporter ■ Mouth Guard ■ Chin Strap ■ LARGE water jug with name on it (recommended quart or half-gallon size). ● McHenry Jr. Warriors will be provided a game jersey and pants with knee pads, a practice jersey, a girdle, and socks. ● Always go to our website MTJW.org for additional information and updates. ● Find us on Facebook at “McHenry Jr. Warriors Youth Football Program”
2017 IMPORTANT DATES Thursday, July 13th
Parent Orientation-6:30pm McHenry West Campus Auditorium. We welcome all parents and guardians-new or returning-to come. Pertinent information for the 2017 season will be discussed including our plans for the year, upcoming events, speed & agility training and scrimmages.
Monday, July 17thFriday July 21st
Speed & Agility Training Camp. McCracken Field This is optional, but strongly recommended. Bantams and Feathers 5:30p6:30p, Middles 6p-7:30p, Lights and Varsity 7p-8:30p During equipment handout those families with multiple players on different levels may choose one date and time for all players.
Saturday, July 22nd
Equipment Pickup at Township Field ● Varsity 9am-10am ● Lightweights 10am-11am
Sunday, July 23rd
Equipment Pickup at Township Field ● Bantams 9am-10am ● Featherweights 10am-11am ● Middleweights 11am-12pm Practices are held at McCracken Field. Fridays will be at Fox Ridge Park starting 8/25/17. All practices are 5:30pm-7:30pm
Monday, July 24th-Fri July 28th
Conditioning Practice 5:30pm-7:30pm. M, T, W Helmets only. Thur, Fri Helmets and shoulder pads
Monday, July 31st-Fri Aug 4th
Conditioning Practice-FULL GEAR-5:30PM-7:30PM
Saturday, August 5th
Jr Warrior Family Fun Day!! Township Field-stay tuned for more information and times of events!
Sunday, August 13th
Big 10 Scrimmage Games Elgin
Saturday, August 19th Sunday, August 20th
Scrimmage Games Huntley
Saturday, August 26th Sunday, August 27th
First Week of Games!!!
Tuesday, August 29th
Picture Day-McHenry West Campus-Times TBD
Month Of October
Denise Ryan Memorial Weekend-TBD
Sat & Sun Oct 21 & 22
Last Regular Season Games
Sat & Sun Oct 28 & 29
1st Round Play-offs
Sat & Sun Nov 4 & 5
Division Play-offs
Sat & Sun Nov 11 & 12
Championship Games!!
Equipment Return will begin on Tuesday October 24th from 5:30pm-7:00pm at “The Shed” at Township Park(Home Field) for those teams not in the playoffs and will continue every Tuesday until all teams have been eliminated.
Helpful Information ● Mandatory Paperwork ○ Certified Birth Certificate required for all new athletes to Jr. Warrior Football. ○ IHSA Pre-Participation Exam Physical Form will be required at Equipment pickup that covers the full 2017 playing season. This is the ONLY physical form we will accept. Without a valid physical turned in, player will not receive their equipment and be cleared to full practice. This form can be found on our website MTJW.org under Documents/Health & Safety. ● Your child should always wear and bring the following: ○ Non-Equipment Practice ■ White T-Shirt with child’s last name written across the front and back-Big Letters!! ■ Football cleats ■ Athletic shorts/pants depending on weather ■ Athletic supporter ■ LARGE water jug with name on it (recommended quart or half-gallon size). ○ Equipment Practice ■ All issued Equipment (Helmet, Girdle, shoulder pads, pants with knee pads)-We do not have extras at practice! ■ Football cleats ■ Athletic supporter ■ Mouth Guard ■ Chin Strap ■ LARGE water jug with name on it (recommended quart or half-gallon size). ● McHenry Jr. Warriors will be provided a game jersey and pants with knee pads, a practice jersey, a girdle, and socks. ● Always go to our website MTJW.org for additional information and updates. ● Find us on Facebook at “McHenry Jr. Warriors Youth Football Program”
