Tackle Football
Our Mission
The Mission of the Woodstock Thunder Youth Football Tackle program is to provide the opportunity for Woodstock area boys and girls between the ages of seven and fourteen to learn the fundamentals of football and participate in an organized, competitive program with participants of similar age and size. The WYF TACKLE program is open to children that reside in the Woodstock School District (District 200 Home - Woodstock Community Unit School District 200).
Tackle teams travel to compete against other towns and football organizations that are members of the TCYFL: The Chicagoland Youth Football League.
Our focus is to develop well-rounded young kids who learn not only the fundamentals of football but also the importance of education in an atmosphere conducive to developing a sound mind, body, and character - and having a good time along the way! Our program stresses learning lessons of self-discipline, teamwork, concentration, friendship, leadership, and good sportsmanship.
Tackle Football Key Information
REGISTRATION FEES
Tackle = $425
Please review the AGE and WEIGHT classes for TACKLE. This is updated with final data from the TCYFL tackle league when available.
2025 Schedule
- Equipment Pick Up -Scheduled for 5/31, 6/8, 6/17
- May 31st
8:30am-10:00am Grades 1-5
10-11:30am Grades 6-8
- June 8th
9:00-Noon All Grades
- June 17th
6:00-8:00pm All Grades
Important Upcoming Dates
- Early Conditioning Summer Camp July 21st-23rd 6-7:30pm
- Pre-season Conditioning July 28th-August 8th 6-8pm Mon-Fri
- Thunder Tailgate August 8th @ Emricson Park 6-7:30pm
- Scrimmage Fest Aug 23rd in Huntley
- Season Begins Aug 25th (First Games Aug 29th)
- Playoffs End of October (3 weeks)
BIRTH CERTIFICATE
We need a photo-copy (which we can keep) of each player's birth certificate for the league. Please bring a birth certificate copy to registration or equipment pick up.
ELIGIBILITY
The WYF TACKLE Programs are primarily open to the children that reside in the Woodstock School District 200
https://www.woodstockschools.org
EQUIPMENT DEPOSIT POLICY
For TACKLE players, there is a $250 equipment deposit.
REFUNDS
A refund, less processing fee, is available until June 1st.
Ages
Levels represent the average age of players. Players may play up or down a level based on their age and weight
Bantam: 7-8
Featherweights: 9-10
Middleweight: 11-12
Lightweights: 12-13
Jr. Varsity: 12 -13
Varsity: 14
When
Conditioning begins Monday July 28th. Regular season starts at the end of August and runs through the first week of November. Play-offs follow. All tackle will be completed prior to Thanksgiving.
Where
Practices and games are held at Emricson Park in Woodstock on the football field and the lower field next to the Pickleball courts
Practices
Practice is held Mon, Tues, Thurs 6-8 beginning August 11th.
Games
Games will be played on Saturday or Sunday from the end of August to the Beginning of November. Play-offs run into November.
Jerseys
Jersey numbers will be issued by request on a first come/first serve basis.
Extra Costs
Fundraising is mandatory. $200 is required to get 10 tickets. Sell the tickets and keep the money. Athletes who sell additional tickets are eligible for gift card prizes.
Fundraising tickets need to be turned in no later than Friday, August 1st for participants to be included in the fantasy sweepstakes. Please contact Dan Jorudd with any questions regarding fundraising tickets at Djorudd@gmail.com.
Volunteer Deposit of $100. If 2 hours of volunteer time are met in the season, this cost is not required.
Fall 2025 Season
Fall 2025 Football Season
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