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Jul, 2025
JR. Wildkit Family,
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We have arrived at the 2025 season. We will be closing registration in early Aug so sign up today and tell your friends.
We will begin Equipment Distribution this week on Tues 15 July 530-730pm.
This week will be Tues, Wed, Thurs 530-730 pm at James Park near Mount Trashmore.
Our practice schedule for the season starting Tue 22 Jul and Going until mid Nov.
Tue, Wed, Thurs 530-730PM at James Park Fields (TBD)
Sat 8-10AM at James Park. Fields (TBD)
JAMES PARK FIELDS - IN YELLOW BOXES
SOCCER 1
SOCCER 2 ( CRICKET)
SOCCER 5 LIGHTS
PARKING LOT (IN RED BOX)
The best place to drop off is in the parking lot near Mount Trashmore.
In the past we have had equipment distribution as a stand alone event.
Per the feedback we received we wanted to make it more fun and interactive.
Our plan is to start with a short welcome to all players and then a warm up, followed by some football skills,
conditioning and games. Coach Himrod will answer some questions until 6PM.
At that time we will have our first group of players go to the office (located at St. Mark's Church 1509 Ridge Ave)
If you are able to stay and help carpool our small groups of players to the office that would help.
They will be dismissed from our office when they are finished. We hope to get about 20 players done each night.
We will repeat this on Wed and Thurs as needed. We are starting with older players and working our way down to Bantam.
We will start each day at the field. In case of bad weather we will shelter at the Levy Center or in cars.
If you are out of town, do not worry. We will get you taken care of when you return.
You can park in front or back of the church. Please do not block the turnaround in front of the church.
We will be issuing Helmet, Shoulder pads and practice pants. You will get a mouthpiece next week when we start practice.
No equipment will be worn until Sat 26 Jul when we go helmet only. We will have a calendar ready by next Tues.
We will also have a space if you want to do SWAY Concussion testing onsite. This is a free app that gives a baseline
for all players 9 years old and up. They will need a smartphone ( if you don't have one we can help). We will have help onsite.
This can also be done at home. It is a short series of test that take about 20-30 minutes.
SWAY APP - Can be downloaded on Apple or PlayStore - If you need help let us know.
EVANSTONS CODES FOR THE SWAY APP.
SPORTS CODE: G534M
SPORTS+ CODE: QGS3M
Players 9, 10 and 11 years old will Baseline Test with the Sway Sports Version
Players 12 years and older will Baseline Test with the Sway Sports+ Version
This is what the App looks like
Have your players in Shorts/Sweatpants, Cleats or gym shoes and bring a bottle of water with your name on it.
OTA EQUIPMENT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
- NFL style skills combine
- Punt / Pass/ Kick competition for all ages
- Field goal kicking competition
- Pass catching Gauntlet
- Agility obstacle course
You can signup here: https://www.jrwildkits.com/Default.aspx?tabid=552107
NEW JR WILDKITS OFFICE -
St. Mark's Church
1509 Ridge Ave
Evanston IL 60201
Office is located in the basement and can be reached by the backdoor on North end of the building.
If you have Cheer questions you can email Coach Nykel at: [email protected]
If you still have equipment you can return it here to Coach McKinney.
CC Fades - 3361 Dempster St, Skokie, IL 60076 - 847-410-7188
