The Waukegan Chiefs Football program is open to boys and girls from 6 - 14 years of age. The program is instructional in nature and appropriately competitive. Our teams compete in the Chicagoland Youth Football League (CYFL) formally known as TCYFL (Tri-County Youth Football League), which consists of teams from Antioch, Barrington, Bartlett, Buffalo Grove, Cary, Crystal Lake, Elgin, Grant, Grayslake, Huntley, Lake in the Hills, Lake Villa, Lake Zurich, Libertyville, North Chicago, McHenry, Mundelein, Oak Park, Plainfield, Prairie Ridge, Prospect Heights, Richmond, Round Lake, Tri Cities, Vernon Hills, Warren, Wauconda, Waukegan, West. Kenosha Co, Woodstock, and Zion. We are governed by the by-laws set into effect by the TCYFL Board and its members.

PROGRAMS:
     Our program consists of two divisions Saturday which will be called the Pac-10 consists of Bantams, Pee Wee's, Featherweight's, and Heavyweight (if we have the participation a Lightweight) and our Sunday teams will be playing in the Big-10 which consists of a Bantam, Pee Wee which is now called Featherweight, Featherweight which is now called Middleweight, Lightweight, and Heavyweight. We are governed by the rules set into effect by the Board and Members of the CYFL. For more information about the TCYFL (CHICAGO LAND YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE) please go see www.tcyfl.net.

     The Saturday program is just as competitive as Sunday, and designed to help players better build their skills and understanding of the game.

The Sunday program is designed for players that show a good understanding of the game of football along with the corresponding ability level. Both Saturday and Sunday levels are competitive in their nature. The coaches make evaluations and selections on the given level based on player's ability and understanding of the game.

Our first concern is the children and we do not want them playing on a level that will endanger their safety and or others.

Divisions
     These are to be used as guidelines. For more complete information please refer to the CYFL rules section.

• Heavyweights - Players weighing in excess of 168 lbs. with position restrictions based on weight.
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• Lightweights - Players normally weighing in excess of 143 max age 14.
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• Middleweights - 10-12 yrs. old and possibly 13 yrs. old with a 127 lb maximum and position restrictions based on weight.
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• Featherweights - 8 and 10 year old with a 117 lb. maximum and position restrictions based on weight.
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• Bantam - 6-8 yr olds with a 107 lb. maximum and position restrictions based on weight.
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EQUIPMENT:
     All football players will be required to purchase a Protective Cup, Athletic Supporter, and Athletic Shoes. Game Jersey's and team Colored Socks will be issued to all players.

The organization provides rental equipment for all participants. This includes all required Pads, Helmet, Shoulder Pads, Practice Pants and Game Pants.

All of these items must be returned in "GOOD CONDITION" at the conclusion of the season. Parents will be charged for unreturned equipment and equipment damaged beyond reasonable wear and tear.