The New Lenox Mustangs Fall 2021 registration is now open. Anyone planning to be a part of the organization this fall must go on line to register. You may elect to pay by cash or check when you come in person. Simply mark other during the registration process. If you wish to pay by debit card, please do so while you are registering online.
Once on line is complete:
If your registrant is currently playing in the Spring Season, we will conduct the remaining part of the registration during the practice schedule. Players do not need to attend, simply a parent/guardian to complete the process. Please attend on the following dates:
Current Spring Pee Wees- April 20th 5:30-7pm
Current Spring Lightweights - April 21 5:30-7pm
Current Varsity and anyone unable to attend above - April 22nd 5:30-7pm
Players who did not register with us for the Spring and desire to play Fall 2021,
All registered players with one guardian must come on either April 27th or 29th to weigh and complete the registration proceess at Martino Jr. High pavilion between 5:30 and 7:30pm.
Everyone attending must wear a mask. We must social distance so we ask for your patience as we move through the process as quickly as possible.
Registration Fees are $175 and will increase $50 on June 1st.
On-line registration for the FALL 2021 Cheer Season is open for NEW and RETURNING cheerleaders!
All cheerleaders must register on line.
Anyone who is currently cheering for the spring should register on line by April 22nd. A parent/guardian must attend between 5:15 and 6:30pm to complete the process.
Anyone not cheering for the current spring season must register on line by April 27th or 29th. A parent/guardian must then attend on April 27th or 29th to complete the process at Martino Junior High Pavilion between 5:30 and 7pm
We look forward to a great 2021 FALL season!
Cheer Registration fees are $140 and will increase $50 on June 1st
Join the program that operates on the tradition of 55 successful years in New Lenox!!
FAMILY, TEAMWORK, PRIDE, ACHIEVEMENT AND DEDICATION TO DEVELOPMENT!
See football age and weight matrix below
We are the local organization offering a 3 step developmental model recommended by USA Football.
Mighty Mites (6/7 yr. old level) 8 on 8 Rookie Tackle developmental
New for 2020!!!
Any 6 or 7 year player who registers for 2021 SPRING season who resides within the New Lenox Park District boundaries will pay a reduced $50 registration fee, all other obligations apply.
Widgets (8/9 yr. old level) 11 on 11 Modified rules
Pee Wee, Lightweight and Varsity 11 on 11 regulation
CALLING ALL CURRENT SENIOR'S IN HIGH SCHOOL!!!!
If you played football or cheered your 8th grade season (Fall 2016) with the New Lenox Mustangs and are planning on attending a University or College this Fall, you are eligible and encouraged to apply for the "Ron Papa Schaper" Scholarship. A minimum of 2 $1000 scholarship will be awarded at our upcoming Golf Outting on June 25th, to be applied to your second semester of your freshman year.
Applications are Due on/by May 10th!!
The 12 Annual Golf Outing is scheduled to be on on June 25, 2021. Mark your calendars. More information available soon.
The golf outing event is the only fund raising event for the scholarships We are asking you to consider making a donation to the scholarship fund. Donations are accepted at Lincoln Way Community Bank, 1000 E. Lincoln Hwy, New Lenox, IL 60451 or 6 Wildwood Dr., New Lenox, IL 60451. We thank you in advance to your support regardless of donation amount in these trying times.
DIVISIONS AND COACHES FOR 2020!
The Mustang organization offers 6 age/weight divisions totaling 7 teams for 2020. These teams will be led by the following head coaches and their staffs for the upcoming season:
Varsity: Head Coach Sean Plarski
Lightweights: Head Coach Dave Skole
Pee Wee: Head Coach Ken Verdeyen
Pee Wee: Head Coach Tim Key
Widget Whites: Head Coach Mike Stupay
Widget Reds: Head Coach Dan Hodel
Mighty Mites: Head Coach Jay Fishback
2021 NEW LENOX MUSTANGS DIVISIONS
DIVISION |
AGE As of 9/1 |
WEIGHT without equipment |
Varsity |
13/14 (8th grade) |
175 |
12 |
180 |
|
11 |
185 |
|
10 |
190 |
|
Max. age 14 (8th grade) Striper restriction |
200 |
|
Lightweights |
12 |
130 |
11 |
135 |
|
10 |
140 |
|
9 |
145 |
|
13 |
105 |
|
Pee Wee |
11 |
100 |
10 |
115 |
|
9 |
120 |
|
8 |
125 |
|
Widget (Modified rules) |
9 |
90 |
8 |
95 |
|
7 |
100 |
|
Max. age 9 Striper restriction |
102 |
|
Mighty Mites (Rookie 8 on 8) |
7 |
75 |
6 |
80 |
|
Max. age 7 Striper restriction |
87 |
(Older/Lighter with organization and league approval)
Opening Day 8/18/18 Honors Founding Father,
Ron "Papa" Schaper
Thanks for all the support!
TAKE THE PLEDGE
The New Lenox Mustangs have "taken the pledge" to make Football a better, safer game. The Mustangs have yet again opted into the Heads Up Football program with USA Football (www.usafootball.com) the NFL's safety and training program. All of the Mustangs coaches are USA Football trained and certified as we work hard to ensure the proper fundamentals are taught to our youth to protect them.
The Southwest Midget Football league has implemented a 3 level tier football development program as recommended by USA football.
New in 2018 is Rookie Football at the Mighty Mite level (8 on 8)
Widgets (modified 11 person tackle game)
Pee Wees, Lightweights and Varsity (11 person tackle)
For more information on USA Football and taking the pledge, please visit USA Football.
There are no upcoming events.