On behalf of the Vikings Youth Football and Cheer program board of directors and coaches, we send you greetings and positive vibes as we continue to navigate through these unprecedented times.

As we enter the 2020 Football and Cheer season, we are committed to adhering to the State of Illinois and CDC guidelines regarding participation in youth organized activities.  As we enter Stage 4, we are delighted to inform you that we will be having a football and cheer season.  We are in constant contact with the AYF National and Local organizations and will use this platform to keep you abreast of updated information.

So here are the next steps!

Registration is open! 

Please use this site to navigate to our registration page and follow the directives.  If for any reason we are unable to host a season you will receive a full refund.  

Summer Workouts Open!

Football meets Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 5:30 pm until 7:00 pm at Apollo Park in Homewood, Illinois.

Cheer meets Wednesdays and Fridays from 3:00 pm until 4:30 pm at Apollo Park in Homewood, Illinois.

For those who are interested in playing for the Vikings Youth Travel Football and Cheer program, and would like more information.  Please contact us by visiting our Board of Directors site and click on an email address of the area you may be interested in. We will do our best to answer any questions you may have regarding our program. 

Stay Safe and Healthy!  We are a Strong People and Nation!

Vikings Strong!!!

*Based on Registrants

Our organization is part of the American Youth Football league. The Worlds largest youth football and cheer organization.  Within the conference, there are two divisions (DIV I and DIV II).

The program is based on the following guiding principals:

Dedicated to teaching youth through positive role models to become leaders and teammates. 

Emphasis on learning, playing, and enjoying the sport while instilling high moral standards by stressing the importance of academic achievement and community involvement. 

Fostering confidence and a sense of self-worth, in players that extend beyond the field and into school, family and community.

Preparing youngsters to face the future with sportsmanship, teamwork, honesty, responsibility, self-discipline, positive aspirations, academic preparedness and confidence. If we teach them positive lessons, such as playing by the rules, our young athletes will learn to live by the rules.

To make youth football and cheer ALL-INCLUSIVE, by not excluding participants based on superficial factors (such as weight, finances or athletic ability).

Registration must be completed online, football players must attend an in-person verification date to have weight, jersey and pants sizes verified. 

In-person verification information:

Location: Woodlands Community Church, 18301 Governors Hwy, Homewood, IL 60430

• May 2: 10:00am - 1:00pm
• More Dates for In-person registration coming!

If this is the first time your child has been with the Vikings Youth Football and Cheer program, they will be required to provide a copy of their birth certificate and medical physical.