The Frankfort Youth Athletic Association was established in 2004 with the following objective: "To promote and install self-confidence, good sportsmanship, camaraderie, physical and mental development while learning the techniques of football and cheerlea
We are looking for a few more Volunteers for our Flag Bowl on Thursday, October 14 and for our home games on Saturday, October 16. Please sign up using the links below.
Team moms for Football will coordinate Field and Booth Volunteers. If your team mom schedules you for Field or Booth duties, you do not need to use our SignUpGenius links. Volunteer organizers and/or Team Moms will check you in and out of your volunteer duty. Reminder, all families need to fulfill one volunteer duty for every player they have in the organization. If you do not fulfill your volunteer duty, the organization will cash your Volunteer Deposit Check at the end of the season.
Football Games will be played at Main Park.
If you have any questions, please contact Liz Ehrhart, liztehrhart@gmail.com.
We are excited to be partners with DICK’S Sporting Goods as we kick off the season. As part of their support, DICK’S Sporting Goods will be hosting a 20% off shop event for all River Valley Youth Football participants, followers, and supporters at the Tinley Park, Orland Park and Joliet locations. The coupons are good through Dec 31, 2021. Present the coupon at the register to redeem this special offer. The coupon can also be downloaded and displayed from your mobile device.
The Thunderbird Award will be awarded to a varsity 8th grade football player. The Thunderbird Award recipients are to be selected taking into account the following criteria: Leadership, School Achievement, Community Involvement, Attitude, Conduct on and off the field, Sportsmanship, and Healthy Lifestyle.
Congratulations to this year's Thunderbird Award recipient,
Alex Collins!
Every year the Falcons award an 8th grade cheerleader the Blue Angel Award. This year we are honored to rename this award the Gabby Adamo Angel Award. The award is based on the values of Leadership, School Achievement, Community Involvement, Attitude, Personal Conduct both on and off the field, Sportsmanship, and Healthy Lifestyle.
Gabby loved to dance and cheer, she always gave 100% at everything she did. She had perfect attendance in high school which shows her dedication. She dreamed big and this award is the embodiment of her spirit.
The 2019 recipients of the Gabby Adamo Angel Award:
Allie Collins and Francesca Totosz
What a special year to honor our Thunderbird Award and Gabby Adamo Angel Award winners from the same family!
Falcons Cheer & Dance teams are State Champions. IRCA has been hosting a state championship for the last 12 years. This year had the fiercest competition by far. It shows how well you are all doing just by getting there in the first place! Great job!!! Below are the results from the 2019 IRCA Cheer & Dance State Championship.
2019 State Champions 8th Grade Cheer
2019 State Champions 4th Grade Cheer
2019 State Champions 2nd Grade Cheer
Congratulations to all of our Cheer and Dance teams that qualified for State!
A Blue Angel Award will be awarded to a 8th grade cheerleader. The Blue Angel Award recipients are to be selected taking into account the following criteria:
Leadership, School Achievement, Community Involvement, Attitude, Personal Conduct on and off the field, Sportsmanship, and Healthy Lifestyle.
Congratulations to this year's winners
Grace Kingsbury and Marisa Mangin!
The Thunderbird Award will be awarded to a varsity 8th grade football player. The Thunderbird Award recipients are to be selected taking into account the following criteria: Leadership, School Achievement, Community Involvement, Attitude, Conduct on and off the field, Sportsmanship, and Healthy Lifestyle.
Congratulations to this year's Thunderbird Award recipient, Justin Parrish!
The Frankfort Falcons proudly participated in this year's Fall Fest Parade.
Thank you to all Football, Cheer and Flag players!
Videos can be ee on our Facebook page!
The Importance of Athletics - One Parent’s Perspective
"One of my friends asked "Why do you pay so much money for your kids to do all their sports”? Well I have a confession to make; I don't pay for my kids to to do sports. Personally, I couldn't care less about what sport they do. So, if I am not paying for sports what am I paying for?
I pay for those moments when my kids become so tired they want to quit but don't.
I pay for those days when my kids come home from school and are "too tired" to go to their training but they go anyway.
I pay for my kids to learn to be disciplined, focused and dedicated.
I pay for my kids to learn to take care of their body and equipment.
I pay for my kids to learn to work with others and to be good team mates, gracious in defeat and humble in success.
I pay for my kids to learn to deal with disappointment, when they don't get that placing or title they'd hoped for, but still they go back week after week giving it their best shot.
I pay for my kids to learn to make and accomplish goals.
I pay for my kids to respect, not only themselves, but other athletes, officials and coaches.
I pay for my kids to learn that it takes hours and hours, years and years of hard work and practice to create a champion and that success does not happen overnight.
I pay for my kids to be proud of small achievements, and to work towards long term goals.
I pay for the opportunity my kids have and will have to make life-long friendships, create lifelong memories, to be as proud of their achievements as I am.
I pay so that my kids can be out on the field or in the gym instead of in front of a screen.
I could go on but, to be short, I don't pay for sports; I pay for the opportunities that sports provides my kids with to develop attributes that will serve them well throughout their lives and give them the opportunity to bless the lives of others. From what I have seen so far I think it is a great investment!"
To help ensure the health and safety of young athletes, CDC developed the HEADS UP Concussion in Youth Sports initiative to offer information about concussions to coaches, parents, and athletes involved in youth sports. The HEADS UP initiative provides important information on preventing, recognizing, and responding to a concussion.
"One of my friends asked "Why do you pay so much money for your kids to do all their sports”? Well I have a confession to make; I don't pay for my kids to to do sports. Personally, I couldn't care less about what sport they do. So, if I am not paying for sports what am I paying for?
