Football Registration

2026 Tri-City Wolverines Youth Fall Football

2026 Tri-City Wolverines Football Program Overview

Age as of 7/14/2026

2026 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 Socks (Yours to keep)
Home and Away 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 2026 Fall Season. Charity Mania and Parent’s Night Out. More 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 the start of the season. This check will be held throughout the season and will only be cashed if volunteer hours are not met. The check will be shredded once all hours are completed.

Note: Coaches are not required to complete the additional volunteer hours or family fee.

Financial Requirements:

Mandatory Deposit: An initial $200 payment is required to secure your athlete’s roster spot.

Remaining Balance: Must be paid in full by June 1st.

Uniform Order: Uniform fittings are mandatory. Once fitted, $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 2026 season.

PLEASE NOTE: All Athletes must submit their final academic 2025-2026 report card to their profile by June 30, 2026.

Contact Information:

For football-specific questions or coaching inquiries, please reach out to:

Mike Wellner, President at [email protected]

Anthony Hickey, Vice President of Football at [email protected]

Ryan Kramerich, Football Director at [email protected]

Dan Lasson, Athletic Director at [email protected]