JR. Wildkit Family,
The 30th season of Jr. Wildkits Football starts Tuesday, July 23rd!
In anticipation of the start of training camp on July 23rd, Evanston Jr. Wildkits Football wants to make players and parents aware of several key items and events on the calendar.
- Registration - Registration for the 2023 season remains open until August 10, 2024. No new players will be allowed after that time. Payments plans and scholarship assistance is available to those who qualify. Anyone interested in either should email [email protected] with scholarship or payment plan in the subject line.
- Season Kick-off Day - Concussion testing / Weigh-in / Equipment Check-out
Friday July 19th, Family Focus, 2010 Dewey Ave
- 3rd-5th graders - 4:00-5:30 PM.
- 6th-8th graders - 5:30 and 7:00 PM.
Concussion Testing - Program and league safety protocols require all players 9 year and older as of September 1, 2024 to participate in baseline concussion testing prior to beginning contact. This is the most effective tool to compare a person's neurocognitive state before a concussion occurs. In the event of a concussion, doctors use this information to access, treat and return athletes to play. Evanston Jr. Wildkits Football partners with NorthShore University Healthsystem's Sports Medicine and Sway Medical to provide baseline testing.
- 9-11 year old players will participate in in-person testing during Season Kick-off Day, Friday, July 19th. These athletes will test with the Sway Sports Version. Testing takes approximately 20 minutes and will be performed in small groups. Additional details will follow.
- Players 12 years old & up may participate in in-person testing during equipment distribution on Friday, July 19th. These athletes will test with the Sway Sports+ Version. Testing takes approximately 20 minutes and will be performed in small groups. Additional details will follow.
SWAY Codes:
SPORTS+ CODE: QGS3M age 12 and up
SPORTS CODE: G534M age 9-11
Weigh-In - All players must weigh-in at the start of the season to determine team placement. Placement is based on age and weight according to TCYFL limits.
Equipment fitting and distribution - Only players who are fully registered may be fitted for and receive equipment. Volunteers will be on hand to assist with walk-in registration for those that have not already registered. (
Please be aware walk-in registration will require a minimum payment of $60 toward program fees.)
If you have payment questions Contact Coach English or Coach Himrod.
Coach Himrod - [email protected]
Coach English - [email protected]
- Age Verification - All 1st-year players must verify their age by submitting a clear copy/photo of their birth certificate to Evanston Jr. Wildkits Football. We will use the copy/photo to verify the players age at an in-person league meeting then destroy it. New players should submit a copy to [email protected] ASAP or bring a copy to the Season Kick-off Day on Friday July 19th. All new players must provide verification of age by August 9th to maintain eligibility.
- Season Calendar - Practices will be Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday evenings from 5:30 - 7:30 PM and Saturdays from 8:00 - 10:00 AM at Channelside Park in Evanston. The first day of practice is Tuesday, July 23rd. We have attached a PDF with the tentative calendar of program activities. A more extensive calendar will be provided in August as we get game dates and times from our league.
We look forward to an exciting season as we celebrate 30 years of youth football and your continued support is greatly appreciated. Please do not hesitate to contact us at
[email protected] with any questions.