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Dear Parents and Students,
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<div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Antioch, IL (May 4, 2026) – Registration is now open for the Village of Antioch’s new NFL FLAG Football League, the </span> </p> <p> <span> Parks and Recreation Department announced today. The program is endorsed and sanctioned by the National Football </span> </p> <p> <span> League. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> The league welcomes students in grades 3 through 8 of all skill levels. Practices begin the week of August 24 at Sprenger </span> </p> <p> <span> Park, with Saturday games scheduled from September 5 through October 31 (no games October 10). </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> “The Village of Antioch is excited to bring NFL FLAG football to our community and give local youth a fun, </span> </p> <p> <span> inclusive way to stay active, build skills, and be part of a team,” said Director of Parks and Recreation Katie </span> </p> <p> <span> Kotloski. “This league is a great opportunity for players of all experience levels to learn the game, grow their </span> </p> <p> <span> confidence, and enjoy a high-quality recreational program close to home.” </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Each player receives an official NFL reversible jersey. Players are required to provide their own black shorts, mouth </span> </p> <p> <span> guards and shoes (cleats are optional). </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> The registration deadline is July 19. The fee is $136. More information, league times, and registration details are available </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> at </span> </span> <a href="https://secure.rec1.com/IL/village-of-antioch/catalog/index/e8e7be33876f68e4d1c49c1e61486033?filter=c2VhcmNoPWZsYWc=" target="_blank"> https://secure.rec1.com/IL/village-of-antioch/catalog/index/e8e7be33876f68e4d1c49c1e61486033?filter=c2VhcmNoPWZsYWc= </a> <span> . </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <strong> Volunteer Coaches Needed </strong> </p> <p> <span> The Village is recruiting volunteer coaches to lead NFL FLAG Football teams. Selected volunteers will receive one </span> </p> <p> <span> complimentary league registration at the resident rate (non-residents pay an additional fee). The Village will provide </span> </p> <p> <span> coaches with the complete NFL FLAG Playbook, structured practice plans, skill-based drills, small-sided games, and </span> </p> <p> <span> access to instructional videos created by NFL FLAG coaching experts. </span> </p> <p> <span> Coaches must pass a criminal background check and sex offender registry check, attend a pre-season coaches meeting in </span> </p> <p> <span> mid-August, and complete Heads Up Concussion Training. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <strong> About NFL FLAG </strong> </p> <p> <span> NFL FLAG is a no-contact youth football league serving athletes ages 4 to 17 across the United States. With more than </span> </p> <p> <span> 830,000 participants nationwide, NFL FLAG provides a structured pathway for boys and girls of all abilities to develop </span> </p> <p> <span> sportsmanship, teamwork, and a lifelong passion for football. The program began in 1994 as part of the NFL's Play </span> </p> <p> <span> Football initiative and has grown to include school programs, park districts, and community organizations nationwide. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> ### </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Contact: </span> </p> <p> <span> Jim Moran </span> </p> <p> <span> Assistant Village Administrator, Village of Antioch, Illinois </span> </p> <p> <span> C: 224-707-2786 </span> </p> <p> <span> [email protected] <br/> </span> </p> </div>
"Saturday, August 8th | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.It’s a milestone year! The 30th Annual Cardboard Boat Race returns to Fox Lake, bringing bigger laughs, bold designs, and unforgettable splashdowns. Cheer on the racers and celebrate three decades of one of Fox Lake’s most iconic summer events!Event Details: 📍Location: Lakefront Park Beach | 10 Riverview Avenue, Fox Lake, IL📆Date: August 8th, 2026⌚Time: 12 PM - 2 PM📃Registration:$15 Boat Registration - No Kit | $30 Boat Registration & KitKit Comes with 1 roll of duct tape, box cutter, and 8 x 4 ft. cardboard🏆Awards: Trophies are given out for 1st and 2nd fastest and best design. Overall winner for fastest sinking and Mayor's Choice.Stay tuned for information on how to register!a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; }tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; }tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; }a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; }tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; }tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; }"
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