2025 Tri-City Wolverines Youth Fall Football
2025 Tri-City Wolverines Football Program Overview
Age as of 7/31/2025
2025 Football Registration Includes:
This is a competitive level of football, where athletes will:
- Practice 3-4 nights a week.
- Play 8 regular season games, with playoffs if they qualify.
Football Equipment Provided by Tri-City (with signed equipment contract):
- Helmet
- Shoulder Pads
- Game Pants (Yours to keep)
- Home and Away Game Jerseys (Yours to keep)
- Backpack (Yours to keep)
Required Football Equipment (Not Included):
- Optional Baseline Concussion Test (See Team Physician)
- Mouth Guard
- Cleats
- Practice Pants and Practice Jersey
- 5 Pad Girdle and Cup
Team Placement and Evaluation:
All players will be evaluated by coaches and placed on teams according to their skill level, as well as the Chicagoland Pop Warner Age Matrix. The matrix can be found here: Chicagoland Pop Warner Age Matrix. Our competitive levels are divided into three divisions:
- Division 1
- Division 2
- Division 3
Note: If your athlete is selected for Division 1 or Division 2, additional Nationals fundraising will be required.
Fundraising and Volunteer Requirements:
- Fundraisers: Two mandatory fundraisers will take place during the 2025 Fall Season. Details will be announced as they become available.
- Volunteer Hours: All families are required to complete 3 Volunteer Opportunities during the season. A check for $300 will be required at equipment handout. This check will be held throughout the season and will only be cashed if volunteer hours are not met. The check will be shredded or returned once all hours are completed.
- Note: Coaches are not required to complete the additional volunteer hours or family fee.
Financial Requirements:
- Mandatory Deposit: A $200 deposit is required to secure your athlete’s roster spot.
- Remaining Balance: Must be paid in full by July 31st.
- Uniform Order: Uniforms will be ordered on July 1st. Once the order is placed, $200 of your registration is non-refundable if you decide not to participate or if the season is canceled due to reasons beyond our control.
- Refund Policy: There is a NO REFUND POLICY after the second week of practice.
Tackle Football Equipment and Uniform Fittings:
All Tackle Football players must attend an equipment and uniform fitting date to be fitted for a helmet, shoulder pads, and to be weighed for jersey sizing. Players will also have the opportunity to request their jersey number at one of the Open House Fitting dates.
Certification Requirements:
In addition to uploading your athlete’s birth certificate during the registration process, you will be required to provide a physical copy of the athlete's birth certificate during the certification process at a later date. This is a mandatory step to ensure eligibility for participation in the 2025 season.
Contact Information:
For football-specific questions or coaching inquiries, please reach out to:
Competition Levels
Our Competitive levels are broken up into three divisions: Division 1, Division 2 and Division 3. *If your athlete is selected to a Division 1 or Division 2 team, there will be additional Nationals fundraising*
Division 1 (Ages 9-13)
Division 1 is highest level of play. Your child will learn the most advanced fundamentals and principles of football, along with our core values of teamwork and sportsmanship. The Division 1 season starts the first week of August and could go through the first part of December. National Championships are held the first part of December at Universal Studios in Florida. (This is for teams that win the Conference and Regional Championship). Division 1 teams are put together by the coaching staff during player evaluations and the first two weeks of practice. Coaches are Pop Warner and USA Football Certified.
Division 2 (Ages 9-13)
Division 2 is a competitive level of play. Your child will learn more advanced fundamentals and principles of football, along with our core values of teamwork and sportsmanship. The Division 2 season starts the first week of August and could go through the first part of December. National Championships are held the first part of December at Universal Studios in Florida. (This is for teams that win the Conference and Regional Championship). Division 2 teams are put together by the coaching staff during player evaluations and the first two weeks of practice. Coaches are Pop Warner and USA Football Certified.
Division 3 (Ages 6-13)
Division 3 is still a competitive level of play, but is focused more on player development and does not have national playoffs (Conference and Regional Playoffs). At the Division 3 level your child will learn the basic fundamentals and principles of football along with our core values of teamwork and sportsmanship. The Division 3 teams will spend a lot of time in these areas. The Division 3 season starts the first week of August and could end Thanksgiving weekend (the Mid-America Regional Championship for teams that win their Chicagoland conference). Coaches are Pop Warner and USA Football Certified.
