Registration dates: Saturday April 4th, Saturday May 2 from 9-1 at Marengo Fire Dept.             Ages: must be 7 years old by Sept 1, 2009 through 8th grade              

Marengo Union Jr. Tackle Football Club

2008 Year End Information

 

Another season has come and gone and it seems like just yesterday that we were gearing up for the 1st week of practice.  Our football and cheerleading program is continually growing, both in number of participants, and things learned each new season – good and bad.  This club was founded 27 years ago by a group of merchants looking to provide a football program to our youth.  Since our club was the only one in the area, we provided a football program not only for Union and Marengo area youth, but also to kids from Hampshire, Huntley, and Woodstock.  Our program has grown from (1) Heavyweight level consisting of 11, 12 and 13 year olds to our present structure of 6 levels and a cheerleading program.

 

Many of our past players have continued on with their football careers into High School taking their teams to 1 state final, numerous state semi and quarterfinals, and over a dozen state playoff appearances. 

We applaud our coaches and all our volunteers for their dedication and commitment not only to the sport of football, but also to our area youth and communities.  Many, many hours go into each and every year immediately starting at the end of the present season.  If you are interested in serving in a larger capacity next season, please contact a Board Officer or Director. 

 

Thank You!

                                                                                                                    

Equipment and Uniform Turn In Dates and NIU Ticket Handout:

Saturday Players and Cheerleaders:  Wednesday, October 15th  5:30 - 6:30 Equip. Barn

Sunday   Players and Cheerleaders:  Wednesday, October 22nd  5:30 - 6:30 Equip. Barn

 

o       Uniform MUST BE WASHED AND PADS, BELT REMOVED.  We have had some muddy games and practices – please be sure your pads are clean.  They can be cleaned with soap and water and a scrub brush.  This is your responsibility.

§         Make sure you have everything:

·         Helmet & Shoulder Pads

·         Jersey, Uniform Pants & Belt (REMOVED)

·         Uniform pads (REMOVED) and 2nd set of pads for practice pants

 

If you have any damaged equipment or torn uniforms, please let us know when you turn it in.  We need to place these items in a separate area for repair or replacement for the next season.

o        Deposits will be returned at this time if all fees and paperwork is in order and we have record that you have fulfilled your volunteer responsibilities.

o        We will be accepting gently used practice pants and cleats.  Please bring the cleaned items to equipment hand-in.  Please tie the shoe laces together to aid in keeping them in pairs.

 

Awards Night:  Monday, November 3rd – Marengo High School Gym

Parents/Guardians please arrive at 6:30 and be seated in the gym.  Football players and cheerleaders please sit in your designated areas together as teams. Awards to be presented throughout the evening. 

 

Clasen’s “All Youth” Feather Party:  Saturday, November 22nd

Please join us on Saturday, November 22nd (Saturday before Thanksgiving) at Clasen’s Tavern – Union, IL.  Feather party will start at Noon until 3:00 and again at 7:00 until ?.  Must be 21.  This is a fundraiser that benefits “All Youth” programs which are Wrestling, Jr. Tackle, Girls Softball, and Little League. Come out for a great time and chances to win on the wheel of meat! 

 

Please watch our website for information regarding registration being held in April 2009.  Thank you to our webmaster, Rick Cartwright for all his hard work this year in getting our website back up and running.  He has wonderful ideas for next year’s season.  THANK YOU, Rick!