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Welcome to the 52nd Season of Park Ridge Football & Cheer

As the End of 2019 Season Closes...

After 52 years of football and cheer in Park Ridge, our all-volunteer Board of Directors want to thank all parents and our 300 volunteer coaches that helped 1100 youth athletes - 44 Flag teams, 13 Tackle teams, and 22 Cheerleading teams - this season!!! 

We couldn't do it without your children and your collective trust in us.

2019 Programs

Program Grade (Fall  2019) Description
Spirit Cheer Summer Camp  K - 6th
  • 5 day cheerleading camp teaching fundamental dance, jump and cheer skills
  • Camp will be held Mon, July 15 through Fri, July 19, 2019 from 9:00am-12:00pm at St. Andrews Lutheran Church gymnasium
Spirit Cheer Fall Season K - 6th
  • Overview - Recreational cheer program which cheers on the sidelines for Park Ridge Flag or Tackle football games
  • Practice Schedule - 1 outdoor practice (1 hour) per week
  • Game Schedule - 8 games (usually 1 hour) played on Friday nights, Saturdays, or Sundays beginning the first weekend after Labor Day and ending the last week of October
Competitive Cheer Fall Season 2nd - 8th
  • Overview - Competitive cheer program offering both sideline and competitive cheerleading experiences including: stunting, tumbling, jumping, and high-energy dances
  • Practice Schedule - 2 indoor practices per week (1.5hrs to 3hrs per practice)
  • Game Schedule - 4 games (usually 1.5hrs) played on Saturday mornings or afternoons at Maine South High School
  • Competition - 4 to 5 local competitions against other suburban Cheer Programs with a chance to participate in the IRCA’s State Championship Tournament
Flag Football Pre-K  - 8th
  • Overview - Non-contact 7 on 7 flag football with no weight restrictions
  • Practice Schedule - 1-2 hours per week beginning the week of August 19th or August 26th
  • Game Schedule  - 8 one hour games played in Park Ridge either Friday nights, or Saturdays beginning the first weekend after Labor Day and ending by the end of October
  • Competition - Predominately play against other Park Ridge teams with some Home games against teams from nearby communities
  • Player Participation - All players will play a variety of offensive/defensive positions and should play at least half of every game
Falcons Division 2 Tackle Football 3rd - 8th
  • Overview - Competitive tackle football program that is focused on ensuring all athletes play football, regardless of their ability, with their friends in a fun and encouraging environment - formally known as the Park Ridge House League
  • Practice Schedule - Up to 3 practices (2 hours max) per week starting in mid-August
  • Game Schedule  - 8 games played on Friday nights, Saturdays, or Sundays beginning the first weekend after Labor Day and ending the last week of October
  • Competition - Play against other Park Ridge teams or teams from nearby communities
  • Player Participation - All players must rotate at least every two plays on defense
Falcons Division 1 Tackle Football 5th - 8th
  • Overview - Highly competitive tackle football program playing against some of the best regional competition in the state
  • Practice Schedule - Start last week of July and may be 4-5 days week until school starts. During school - 3 practices week (6 hours) with 1 additional film /walk-thru practice
  • Game Schedule  - 9 to 12 games played on Saturdays or Sundays starting in early September and ending in late November
  • Competition - Part of the United Youth Football League - http://www.unitedyfl.com
  • Player Participation - Minimum playing time guaranteed (8-10 plays per game)
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