McCook Football League program needs players

Friday, June 30, 2006

The McCook Football League program will again be run for boys entering grades 5-8 this summer.

Due to large enrollment expected, parents should enroll their athletes as soon as possible so that coaches can address equipment needs.

Once again, registrations are limited to no more than 75 participants per age division.

There will be 75 in the 5th/6th grade division and 75 in the 7th/8th grade division.

No more will be allowed. The cost will be $60 per player.

Registration is open until July 10 (includes equipment rental, mouthpiece, coaching, and T-shirt.).

Equipment Checkout for all participants will be 6-8 p.m. on Monday, July 10 at Weiland Field.

(This is change from previous years) -- 5th/6th Grade - 6-7 p.m.; 7th/8th Grade - 7-8 p.m.

First practice will be Tuesday, July 11 at 7 p.m. at the McCook Sr. High Practice Field (behind the Sr. High) on 7th Street.

Practices will last approximately one hour and 30 minutes.

Schedule of all practices and games are subject to change due to weather.

2006 Practice & Game Schedule

Mon July 10 6-9 p.m. Equipment Checkout, Weiland Field

Tues July 11 7-8:30 p.m. Practice

Wed July 12 7-8:30 p.m. Practice

Thurs July 13 7-8:30 p.m. Practice (Full Pads)

Fri July 14 7-8:30 p.m. Practice (Full Pads)

Mon July 17 7-8:30 p.m. Practice (Full Pads)

Tues July 18 7-8:30 p.m. Practice (Full Pads)

Wed July 19 7-8:30 p.m. Practice (Full Pads)

Thurs July 20 7-8:30 p.m. Practice (Full Pads)

Fri July 21 6-7 p.m. Games-All Teams 8-9 p.m. (Weiland Field)

Mon July 24 7-8:30 p.m. Practice (Full Pads)

Tues July 25 6-7 p.m. Games-All Teams 8-9 p.m. (Weiland Field)

Wed July 26 7-8:30 p.m. Practice (Full Pads)

Thurs July 27 7-8:30 p.m. Games-All Teams 8-9 p.m. (Weiland Field)

(All players will check in equipment after final game)

Parents & Players - Teams will be comprised from a draft. There are no guarantees of team placement.

Registrations may be picked up at The Sports Shoppe, The McCook YMCA and McCook High School.

Any questions, call coach Jeff Gross at 345-7208.

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