FAQs
General FAQs
Online registration is available and in-person registrations are normally held in February. Flyers are posted throughout various school districts subject to their approval.
If you are a returning player and all information (address, phone, email, etc.) is the same, please email info@lombardfalcons.net requesting a new registration for the upcoming season.
All players need to sign up according to their age by August 1st. For example, if your child turns 11 on or before August 1st, they will register for 11U.
No physical is required, however there is a short medical release on the registration form that must be filled out. Also, for all new players we will need (2) copies of their birth certificate at the time of registration.
Full payment is requested at time of registration, however if assistance is needed, please email info@lombardfalcons.net.
You can contact us at info@lombardfalcons.net and someone will contact you to set up an interview. We try to have all coaches selected by the beginning of March of the upcoming season.
At the end of the season all participants will receive an award from the league once their equipment/uniform has been returned.
Football FAQs
Please see the most up to date registration costs by clicking this LINK.
Your registration cost covers the following:
Helmet, shoulder pads, practice pants, game pants, and game jerseys. Items in italics are on loan and are due back at the end of the season. The registration cost also includes a mandatory fundraiser, which are raffle tickets that may be sold for $10 a piece.
Football cleats, athletic supporter, padded shirt or rib protector, mouth guard, knee pads, and a girdle with built-in pads. These items can all be purchased at a local sporting goods store.
Most of our coaches are volunteer parents, but we encourage outside volunteers as well. All of our coaches are NYSCA certified.
The following is a breakdown of our levels: Flag, 8U, 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U, Varsity
The season starts the end of July/beginning of August and runs through the end of October. Playoff games begin immediately following and can go through the 2nd week in November.
Practices begin the end of July/beginning of August, Monday through Friday until Labor Day from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. All practices are held at Madison Meadows Park in Lombard.
After Labor Day, practices reduce to (3) nights per week. Exact nights may vary.
The games start the 2nd week in August. The full game schedule is normally not available until mid to late August. A game normally last about 1 ½ hours. Teams normally arrive to the game field about 1 hour prior to game time.
We play approximately 9 to 11 games. Approximately half of the games played are at our home football field at Madison Meadows Park in Lombard, the remaining games are played at various different locations. (see conference teams)
Cheerleading FAQs
Please see the most up to date registration costs by clicking this LINK.
The registration cost covers uniform rental, rental facilities, field maintenance, a practice t-shirt, a hair bow, a long sleeve top, briefs, and one competition for applicable teams.
In addition to what is provided, it is recommended that each cheerleader have a water bottle, plain black leggings, plain black shorts, and white cheer shoes.
Practice begins at the start of June for competition squads and at the end of July for Mini and Sideline teams. The season runs until late October or early November. If the squad’s football team advances to the playoffs, participation may extend into mid-November. Practices are held 2-3 days a week, with specific schedules set by the squad’s head coach. Weekend games are also part of the season.
We play approximately 9 to 11 games. Approximately half of the games played are at our home football field at Madison Meadows Park in Lombard, the remaining games are played at various different locations. (see conference teams)
A game normally last about 1 ½ hours. Squads are normally arrive to the game field about 1/2 hour prior to game time to warm up and go through the half-time routine.
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