PR Youth Football Expands Flag Program and Hosts Registrations This Month

Park Ridge Youth Football and Cheerleading

Expands
Flag Program and Begin Registrations

"We are excited about
the 2014 youth football and cheerleading season," says Dave Marquardt,
President of Park Ridge Football. "We are continuing the tradition which
began in 1967 yet expanding the program to allow more Park Ridge
young people to experience the fun of the game while learning valuable athletic
and life skills."

New this year is flag
football for five-year-olds. Due to the growing interest in flag football, the
House League has lowered the age to introduce the game to younger players. In
addition, eight-year-olds will be offered the option to participate in flag or
tackle. Other program enhancements and new fun activities will be introduced as
the season unfolds in the Fall. He added, "we are looking at ways to open
up participation to more youth at a range of skill levels in both flag and
house league tackle programs."

Registration for Park Ridge
Football, an affiliate of the Park Ridge Park District, will be held in the
Olympic Room at the Oakton Ice Arena, 2800
W. Oakton St., Park
Ridge. The registration
dates are:

            Tuesday, June 10    6
p.m. to 9 p.m.

            Saturday, June 14   9 a.m.
to 1 p.m.

            Tuesday, June 17    6
p.m. to 9 p.m.

            Saturday, June 21   9 a.m.
to 1 p.m.

Fees are:         Flag
Football            
  $100 for resident/$125 for non-resident

                        Tackle
Football            $200 for resident/$225 for non-resident

                        Cheerleading               $125 for resident/$125 for non-resident

Mandatory
online pre-registration began in April. All youth players and cheerleaders
are required to pre-register online prior to attending one of the June
registration sessions in-person. Parents shall bring their online receipt, a
copy of their child's birth certificate (football players only), cash or a
check payable to "Park Ridge Football" (if not paid online) to one
of the registration sessions. In addition, tackle football players must be
present at a registration session for helmet sizing and weight verification.

Beginning
its 48th year, the organization teaches the core fundamentals and
rules of the most popular sport in America.  Young athletes ages
5 to 14, have the opportunity to compete in an organized football league that
promotes fun, teamwork and friendships, as well as self-respect and discipline,
in an atmosphere where safety is a top concern.

Open to all
area children, the program consists of cheerleading and four divisions of
football which are classified according to type of football, age and
weight.  The divisions are Flag, Junior, Intermediate and Senior. 
Teams are structured to permit neighborhood friends and schoolmates to
participate together as long as reasonable parity is maintained. 

Committed to
providing a safe, positive and nourishing environment, Park Ridge Football
helps both players and coaches have fun together as they develop strength of
character, build self-esteem and realize personal development.  Park Ridge
Football is a member of USA Football, the national governing body for
amateur football whose Coach Certification and Heads Up Tackling programs
help to educate and develop skills for both coaches and players.  

For more
information about the program, visit www.prfootball.com.   Those who create a website account can pre-register
online and stay informed about important dates, activities, and league
updates.