Homer Stallions Football - Homer Glen, IL

Welcome Homer Stallions football fans!!

General meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 8:00pm at the Old Town Hall (16057 S. Cedar).

Kevin Killmer Field (home of the Stallions), is located at 14350 W 151st Street in Homer Glen, IL, behind the library.

Our Mailing address is; Homer Stallions Youth Football 14234 S. Bell Rd. Box 136 Homer Glen, IL 60491

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Cheerleaders must be fitted for uniforms and windsuits immediately. Click here for more info...

2010 Football and Cheerleading Registration

$150 for flag football (ages 5-7, must be under 70lbs) $150 per flag cheerleader (grades K and 1st).

$250 per child for tackle football (ages 7-14, 170lbs max), $250 per child for cheerleading (grades 2nd through 8th)
Also, a $100 participation fee is required per family (Refunded with participation fulfillment of 8hrs and equipment turned in on time).

After July 15th payments will only be accepted in cash, money order, or cashier check.

If you are not paid in full by July 31st you will not be able to receive your equipment.

Registrations will be taken at equipment pickup July 31st.

Any registration questions, contact Monica Kirk at secretary@homerstallions.com
Football players need a copy of the child's birth certificate by August for us to keep.

Required information needed for registration; Insurance card, Doctor info (name, address & phone)

We only ask incase something bad ever happened and you were not there at that time.

Due to team size limits, Widgets has a waiting list in place.

In the last 26 years, we have been able to get all kids in after players quit during the first weeks.

If you are put on a waiting list, you would go the first weeks and fill a slot of someone that drops out.

Contact Dan McDevitt for details at fbad@homerstallions.com for details.

The practice season runs August 2nd through October 21st and may run into the first week of November with Playoffs. Practices are 5:30 - 7:30pm Monday through Friday in August and Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday after Labor Day for tackle football. Cheer practice will be M - F the first week, then Monday - Thursday through August. Rain day may be Friday if needed. Additional Cheer info available in the Cheer news section. Most games are on Saturdays, every weekend through November depending on league schedule. Some games may be on Sunday depending on home team schedule.

Carpenter and Painter Wanted

The Stallions are looking for help for some work in the tower. We have some carpentry and painting that needs to be done. This could be done in place of volunteer hours. E-mail Tony Drabic for information at president @ homerstallions.com.

Lacrosse Information

The Inaugural 2010 Season has completed. We would like to thank the coaches, parents and players for a wonderful first season.

A special thanks to Lacrosse Athletic Directors: Rick Clement and Ken Gray for their countless hours getting this program up and running.

We are already looking forward to the 2011 season.

For info, Please contact Rick, Ken or Tony by email at HSLacrosse@Homerstallions.com.

2009 Season

Well, the Football / Cheer season has come to a close for 2009. The Cheerleaders walked away with some awards and the Football Players had some exciting games from the Flag to Varsity.

Sunday we had two teams that made it it all the way to the final playoffs the Pee-Wee under Coach Barnett and his staff and the Lite's under Coach Moorman and his staff. Both had outstanding games Sunday at Brother Rice field. Varsity Cheer took 1st Place at a state competition to earn a bid at the State Championship competition. Lites Cheer went all the way to 1st Place in the State Championship competition.

Congratulations to both teams. And Congratulations to the Lite's for their victory and coming home with the win.

	Super Widgets 1st Place @ Cheer Competition		Super Pee Wee 1st Place @ Cheer Competition	Lites 1st Place @ State Competition		Varsity 1st Place @ State bid Competition			2009 Lite's Tournament Champions

In the game of life, there are winners & losers, but a real winner is one that looses and get back up and tries again. That is the sign of a real winner. Best of luck to all our 8th graders and to the rest of you Cheerleaders & Football Players - we hope to see you next year.

		HOMER STALLIONS HALL OF FAME

Eric Steinbach Cleveland Browns - # 65 Guard				Nick Setta Hamilton Tiger-Cats CFL- #13 Kicker
	HOMER STALLIONS		1988 - 1993		HOMER STALLIONS	1990 - 1994
	Providence Celtics		1994 - 1998		Lockport Porters	1995 - 1999
	University of Iowa		1998 - 2003		Notre Dame	1999 - 2004
	Cincinnati Bengals		2003 - 2007		New Orleans Saints	2004 - 2005
	Cleveland Browns		2007 - Present		Rhein Fire NFL Europe	2005
	7 year $49.5 million deal with the Browns				Cologne Centurians NFL E.	2006
					Hamilton Tiger-Cats CFL (Canadian Football League)	2007 - Present
Dusty Sluzewicz... Lockport High School, Stallions class of 2002. 6', 170 pound senior back was valuable on both side of the line with 4 sack, 35 tackles, 2 interceptions and nearly 500 yards in total offence. Currently plays for Bemidji State University, Mn
Curtis Cozzi... Lockport High School, Stallions class of 2003 6' - 3" 160 lb junior - All-SouthWest Suburban Blue - Home-run threat in the Lockport Porters' offence as he caught 30 passes for 739 yards, an area-best 24.6 average, and 9 touchdowns.

Kyle Fraser... Lockport High School, Stallions class of 2002. 5' - 8", 165 pound senior back was a two-way standout for the Porters with 55 tackles, two sacks. one interception, 502 rushing yards and four touchdowns.
Tom Hart... Lockport High School, Stallions class of 2004 6' - 3", 310 pound, played football for the Lockport Porters for 4 yrs. Currently plays football at Aurora University.
Ryan O’Donnell... Lockport High School, Stallions Class of 2004 6’1” 190# Tailback, Played for the Lockport Porters and was the leading rusher in the Southwest Suburban Blue in 2008 with 942 yards. Holds the Porter All time record for carries in a game (41), First team All Conference SW Suburban Blue 2008, First team Daily Herald News All Area 2008 Currently plays football at Loras College, Dubuque Iowa
Joseph Tripolitakis... Lockport High School, Stallions Class of 2005 6’1” 217# Linebacker, Played for the Lockport Porters, was on the Southtown/Star 2008 All Area Football team, and was on the Southwest Suburban Conference All Conference team as a linebacker. Currently plays football at University of Chicago.
Brandon Pattison... Lockport High School, Stallions Class of 2004 5'8" 165 lbs. Wide Receiver. Played for the Lockport Porters for 4 years. 3rd Team All Conference SW Suburban Blue 2008. Currently plays football at Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa.

If you know any other Stallions playing football in college or professionally, let the webmaster know...

General meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 8:00pm at the Old Town Hall (16057 S. Cedar). You must attend 4 meetings in order to vote in the board elections.

Back to the Old Town Hall

General Monthly meeting will be held on the third Thursday of every month at the Old Town Hall. Starting in June, we are back at the Old Town Hall.

If you would like to receive e-mail from the Homer Stallions or need to update or change your email address, please contact us at updates@homerstallions.com

Homer Stallions Youth Football and Cheerleading Association

The Homer Stallions Youth Football Association is devoted and committed to the development of fundamental youth football skills from the Flag to the Varsity levels of play. This includes the development of good sportsmanship, teamwork, respect, coordination, competitiveness and physical fitness. Our goals will be accomplished by an organized and uniform method of training which includes the following:

1. The development and implementation of organized practices that stress the fundamentals of football related to physical fitness including stamina, strength and stretching exercises.

2. Teaching of fundamental skills in the areas of blocking and tackling.

3. Teaching offensive and defensive strategies and tactics.

4. Evaluation and placement of players according to talent, potential, and desire.

The cheerleading organization is committed to developing good sportsmanship, self-esteem, team spirit teamwork and discipline. We show the girls that setting goals and working hard to achieve those goals is a rewarding experience. The season is spent learning sideline cheers and half-time and competition routines that will be performed. At the end of the season, we hope each girl has gained an appreciation for teamwork.

General meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 8:00pm at the Old Town Hall (16057 S. Cedar). You must attend 4 meetings in order to vote in the board elections.

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Football News


	TEAM	AGE	WEIGHT
		(MAX)	(MAX)
	Flag	5-6-7	Age 7 up to 70 Lbs.
	Widgets	7-8-9	Age 7, 60 Lbs(Min) & Up to 80 Lbs
	Sup Widgets	7-8-9	Up to 80 Lbs
	Pee-Wee	10	Up to 90 Lbs
	Sup Pee-Wee	11	Up to 100 Lbs
	Light	12	Up to 110 Lbs
	Jr. Varsity	14	Up to 120 Lbs
	Varsity	14	Up to 170 Lbs
	Varsity	14	Up to 170 Lbs


Any 7 year old that is not at least 63 lbs at the equipment pickup including shoes and clothing must be moved back to flag for their safety. Any weighing over 70 lbs must be moved up for the safety of the other flag players.

Players may be moved according to the weight group they are in.
FOOTBALL PLAYERS: Weights will be strictly enforced this year by the league. Weigh-in dates are to be announced.
Important safety info: 1) No one will be able to practice with holes in their practice jersey. Please patch any holes, or replace the jersey. 2) If your child has a medical condition (allergies, asthma, etc.), please inform the person who fits his helmet. A green strip will be placed on the helmet to indicate this concern to the coaches. If the strip is removed or lost, see coach Larry at the blue shed before or after practice.
Equipment provided includes a Helmet, Shoulder Pads, Rib Guards, Thigh Pads, Knee Pads, Hip Pads, Game Pants, Chin Strip, Mouth Piece.
Additional equipment that must be purchased includes practice pants (must have the pockets for all the pads), jersey (some use large old t-shirt), cup, belts.

When and were do we get our football equipment? What happens if I we are on vacation and can't make it?? How long does it take to get the equipment??

Date - JULY 31st - Saturday Morning.
Equipment - All Football equipment will be pass-out at the Football Field 14352 W. 151st Street (behind the library or just west of Woodbine Golf course)
It takes about 20 minutes to complete check-in, weigh, size & fit a player (that is if nobody is waiting in front of you) - So figure on at least 1 hour.

Tackle - All Players must be present to be fitted.
Times posted below are in order to spread the times out. If you have more than one football player being fitted they can all come at the same time.

8:00 AM 120 lbs and up
9:00 AM 110 lbs - 120 lbs
10:00 AM 80 lbs - 110 lbs
11:00 AM 80 lbs and under
If you can’t make the posted time, you can show at any time between 8:00 AM & 11:00 AM - we will be gone by NOON
If you can't make equipment pass-out on July 31st. - Any day AFTER Practice (Caution - you might be there getting your equipment as late as 10:00 PM)

Flag - Will get a helmet & mouth guard at practice about the 2nd week.

Flag Football rules (click here )

Arena Football

MPX ARENA FOOTBALL LEAGUE

MPX ARENA FOOTBALL CONFERENCE IS ORGANIZED TO INSPIRE OUR YOUTH TO LEARN AND PRACTICE THE IDEALS OF SPORTSMANSHIP AND PHYSICAL FITNESS, TO TEACH THE YOUTH, BY A COMMON INTEREST, FOOTBALL, SPORTSMANSHIP, FELLOWSHIP, AND FAIR PLAY, THROUGH FOOTBALL COMPETITION AND TO BEHAVE IN AN EXEMPLARY MANNER, AT ALL TIMES.

For additional information please contact :

Dan McDevitt 312-718-2568 fbad@homerstallions.com

Larry Killmer 708-301-1341 equipment@homerstallions.com

Cheerleading News

The Homer Stallions cheer program teaches the basic fundamentals of cheerleading along with the importance of teamwork, sportsmanship and community pride. Thru practice, cheering for football games and participating in competitions the girls are exposed to a wide variety of cheer and spirit activities. Many Stallions cheerleaders go on to cheer in high school and college.

Cheerleading Uniform Fitting

Uniform fitting was held on Thursday, May 20th from 4:30-8:00 at Cross of Glory Church – 163rd and Cedar. This is for all squads – K-8th. All girls (except those in K and 1st grade next fall) will be fitted for shoes – bring a pair of socks.

Windsuits are required for girls who will be in 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade next fall. If you do not have one you will need to order it at the fitting. Custom windsuits are non-refundable. The cost of a jacket is $67.90 and the pants are $31.10 - the price is the same for youth and adult.

We understand that budgets are tight so if you want to use one from a former Stallion cheerleader – older sister, neighbor, etc. as long as it is one that the Stallions have used in the past and it is in good condition; that is perfectly acceptable. (Don’t worry about the child’s name on the front)

If you have a cheerleader who would like to sign up for Stallions they need to do so ASAP. With the new cheer uniforms we need to make sure we have a uniform to fit your child to order a uniform takes time. Please contact Kris Teerling, Monica Kirk, or Holly Clement to arrange a time to register your daughter ASAP to ensure they have a uniform for the season. Windsuits are required for girls who will be in 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade next fall. If you do not have one you will need one. Custom windsuits are non-refundable. The cost of a jacket is $67.90 and the pants are $31.10 – the price is the same for youth and adult. If you have not ordered your windsuit contact Kris Teerling.

Practices
All cheerleading practices start Monday, August 2nd and are held up at the field until we go indoors to the schools.

2nd-8th grade – practices are 5:30 – 7:30 M-F the first week and then starting August 9th will be held M-Th. Starting in September practices will be M,T,Th for the rest of the season.

K and 1st (FLAG) – practices are 5:30 – 7:00 M,T,Th the month of August and go down to two days starting in September. Usually, Tuesday and Thursday dependent on the coach/team.

Attire – comfortable shorts/sweats – no jeans or jean shorts
Sneakers – no sandals, flip flops or bare feet
No bare midriff tops
No jewelry – that includes posts, etc. for new piercings

Hair pulled back

Missing more than 10 practices prior to competition practices will result in routine placement changes for the cheerleader.

Games
Cheerleaders are expected to cheer their team’s game both home and away. Games are usually on Saturdays but can be on a Sunday.

Flag cheerleaders cheer for the Flag games which are only at home. They play on Saturdays if the big teams are home and usually Thursdays if they are away that week.

Cheerleaders cheer in good and bad weather. If football is playing, the cheerleaders need to cheer.

Game times usually start at 9:00am with the youngest teams going first. Varsity will usually start around 7:30pm.

No make-up, jewelry or nail polish for games. (exception made for Homecoming)

Missing more than two games will affect competition eligibility.

Uniforms
There will be a uniform sizing in May – date and info listed above.

The Homer Stallions provide your uniform, body liner, socks and hair bow. Shoes are provided for 2nd-8th. Flag needs to buy white sneakers – your coach will give you more details. All girls needs to purchase maroon “spankies” to go under the skirt.

You are required to return your uniform cleaned at the end of the season. The rest is yours to keep.

Grade 4th and up are required to get a wind-suit. Details at the May sizing.

Competition
2nd-8th will attend at least the SWCCL competition on November 14th. Participation in competition is not required but is a lot of fun. Should you chose to participate – the practices become mandatory. More information on competition will be distributed during the season.

Should you have any questions feel free to contact:
Holly Clement – Cheer AD by email at cheerad@homerstallions.com
Kris Teerling – Assistant Cheer AD/Equipment Manager by email at cheerequipment@homerstallions.com

Monica Kirk - Secretary by email at secretary@homerstallions.com

Cheerleading Competition 2009

The Cheerleading Competition was held at the Hammond Civic Center and Hosted by the Glenwood Cougars.

The results are in;

Widgets - 2nd place

Super Widgets - 1st Place

Super Pee Wee - 1st Place

Lites - 3rd Place

Varsity - 3rd Place

Congratulations to all the girls on all the hard work they put into practicing every week.

Please send pictures to the webmaster to get added on the web. We look forward to adding them.

If you have any pictures, send them to webmaster@homerstallions.com.

Lites Cheer at State Competition

The Lites Cheer squad took first place at the Illinois Recreational Cheer Association State Competition held in Dekalb Illinois in December 2009. It is a competition that hosts very talented recreational teams from all over the state. This is an awesome accomplishment for them and a great representation of Stallions Cheer. Way to go girls!!!

Varsity first Place at Conant High School

The Homer Stallions Varsity Cheer team took first place on Saturday 10/24 at the Conant High School competition. This was an Illinois Recreational Cheer Association sponsored event and their first place finish earned them a bid to the IRCA State Championship competition in December. "Way to go girls!!"

Special thanks to Holly, Karen, Heather, Susan, & Mike, the coaches who helped them win.

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Stallions Dances

Want something to do.... join your friends & have some fun.

Homecoming Dance

September 10th 6pm - 10pm

More info to come

Once a child leaves the premises of any Homer Stallions event the Homer Stallions are no longer responsible for your child’s well-being. Every person chaperoning these events are volunteering there time and have other obligations to attend too. We will not be responsible for your child at the end time of any event.

We can not be responsible for lost items brought to the dances. Do not bring cell phones, cameras, or other items that can not fit in your pocket and may get lost or stolen. School dress code applies. No Hats. Get more dance info by selecting the information box.

No child is allowed to leave after entering the dance before the end unless a parent picks them up at the door.

Weather for the practices...

Please keep in mind that football and cheerleading is done at games even if it is raining. The only reason games are called is for lightning or excessively heavy rain. For this reason we enjoy practice in the rain. We will only cancel practice if we lose the fields due to excessive rain and the fields not being able to drain before practice. Before practice is called, we will check the fields and then make the decision.

Lightning after practice starts...
If you see lightning in the area after practice starts, Please return to the field to pick-up your children. If there are storms threatening, please remain at practice incase practice has to be cancelled after starting.

This page will be updated before 5pm when practice is called off.

First Day information

We will start at 5:30 sharp. There around 700 families in the program. Please be early....

Do not park or drop off at the library or on 151st at any time. See below...

Where is practice?? At our Home Field - 14350 W. 151st St. (that is just east of Cream Rd behind the Library)

No football equipment is needed for the first day. Bring water.

The first day of practice will be August 2nd from 5:30 to 7:30. Please arrive early since parking will be tight and we would like to start on time.

You should be able to park in the retention pond to the west of the blue shed.

Who should come the first day? All registered Cheerleaders & All Football Players.

Parents are required to stay for the meeting about the organization (main field in front of tower) and then, they will accompany the children to the teams/squads main practice location and meet the coaches for the first practice.

All participants should bring a water bottle to all practices filled with water only (No sports drinks) It is HOT, Lots of water.

Make sure your name is marked on all items you bring.

Check the calendar for practice schedules. Practices time will be 5:30 until 7:30.

Football players: practice pants, protective cup, rubber or plastic spikes (No detachable or metal spikes)

Cheerleaders: wear socks and gym shoes that lace-up or Velcro-close (No slip on sandals/shoes) See more information in the cheerleading section.

	For all practices and games; Please keep your dogs on leashes Please maintain control of your animals Clean up after your dogs messes

No Parking at the library

The library will tow vehicles of people who park in the lot that are not patrons inside the library. Furthermore, the Stallions encourage the library to tow vehicles that are parked there while attending games, practices or Stallions events. Yes, the library is a public facility, but parking is restricted to those that are within the facility. Furthermore, the library is not to be used for its bathrooms. Please respect our neighbors as you do yours.

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