Chicago Blitz Newsletter September 9, 2016
THIS WEEK IN BLITZ NEWS 1
First Game~ Season Opener 9/11/16
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Important Dates
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Parent Volunteers
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Picture Day
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Spirit Wear
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Parent Contacts
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2nd Weigh-in
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Birth Certificates, Payments and Fundraiser fee
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Cheer Corner
Visit our web site at:
www.chicagoblitzyouthfootballandcheer.org Blitz Hotline message center: (773) 413-9203
1st Game: Sun., Sept 11th
Important Dates Sat.: Sept. 10th, 2016
Picture Day - 1:30PM-5PM Hayes Park 2936 W 85th Street, Chicago, IL 60652
Sun.: Sept. 11th, 2016
Season Opener – HOME GAME Chicago Blitz vs. Blue Island St. Lawrence HS 5556 W 77th St, Burbank, IL 60459
Thurs.: Sept. 15th, 2016 2nd Weigh-in @5:30 p.m. Evergreen Park 3450 W. 97th Street, Evergreen Park, IL Sun.: Sept. 18th, 2016
HOME GAME Chicago Blitz vs. Orland Park Knights
Sun.: Sept. 25th, 2016
AWAY GAME Chicago Blitz vs. Evergreen Pk Stallions
Fri.: Sept. 30th, 2016
PEP RALLY Hayes Park – inside gym
Chicago Blitz vs Blue Island Untouchables
Times: (players arrive 1 hour early for game) • • • •
Super Pee Wee 10:15 a.m. Pee Wee 12:00 pm Widget 1:30 pm (approximately) Junior 3:00 pm (approximately)
Location:
St. Lawrence High School 5556 W 77th Street, Burbank, IL
Parent Volunteers
Please be sure to follow through on your volunteer commitment to bring halftime snacks or fulfill your duties off the field. If you have not already done so, please contact our volunteer coordinator Spring Alexander 773-470-3317 or Nada Bowie at 773-818-7200. Parents who volunteer at least 3 hours will qualify to be refunded their $100.00 participation fee.
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We are here for you!
Picture Day
Picture day is scheduled for Sat., Sept. 10th at Hayes Park. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to scheduled time. Payment required on picture day by check, money order or credit card. Photos will be taken by VIP staff. Cheerleader Time 1:30) Super Pee Wee Time Pee Wee Time Widget Time Junior Time Board Time
2:00 PM - 2:30 AM (arrive 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Super PeeWee/PeeWee – Tammy Jackson (P: 708-539-1372) Widgets – Kelly Pierce – (P: 773-807-3550) Juniors – Spring Alexander-Agee – (P: 773-470-3317) Cheer – Dionne Burford – (P: 773-706-4122)
2nd Weigh-In
NOTE: Pictures will be taken between 2pm -5pm. The team order may change. If it rains, pictures may take place inside the park. ATTIRE: • Cheerleaders should wear entire uniform (shell skirt, mid drift, shorts, socks, shoes, and bow). Hair should be up in one high ponytail with bow attached. •
If you have any questions, there is a team rep assigned to your team to help you. While we are all here to support the organization, the people listed below should be your first point of contact.
Football players should wear their uniform, shoulder pads, game socks and cleats. No helmet.
Spirit Wear Support the Blitz and get your spirit wear! Visit http://www.mylocker.net/my/shop/chicagoblitz38343/index.html. If you have any questions regarding spirit wear, please see a board member. Thank you for supporting our program!
For those football players who will attend the 2nd Weigh-In; the weigh-in will take place on Thursday, Sept 15th at Evergreen Park at 3450 W. 97th Street, Evergreen Park, IL. Please arrive by 5:30 p.m.
Birth Certificates
Birth certificates will be returned to parents starting Tuesday, September 13th.
Payments & Fundraiser fee
Any outstanding balances and fundraiser fees MUST be paid Immediately. There will be no further exceptions and your child will NOT be able to participate. Please see Tammy Jackson. NOTE: Payments will not be accepted at the game.
Cheerleaders
REMINDER •
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Cheerleaders will continue to practice outside while weather permitting. Please dress accordingly.