News and Announcements
WE'VE MOVED...
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ORLANDKNIGHTS.COM
AS OF NOW, NEW INFORMATION WILL NOT BE POSTED HERE. FOR UP-TO-DATE ACCURATE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ORLAND KNIGHTS, GO TO ORLANDKNIGHTS.COM
THE TRADITION
6 Chicago Metro League Championships in the last 4 years
Football & Cheerleading Registration
There are no additional in-person Registrations scheduled for the upcoming season. If you would like to register, please email orlandknights@gmail.com. Our 1st practice is Monday August 1st.
There are limited roster spots available so please contact orlandknights@gmail.com as soon as possible to secure your spot!!
Football Equipment Pick-Up:
Football equipment pick-up for Super Pee Wee and Pee Wee levels will be July 11th. Pick-up for Widgets and Juniors will be July 12th. Equipment handout will be at the Robert Davidson Center(14700 Park Lane, Orland Park) from 7:30-9:30pm.
FOOTBALL CAMP
The Knights will be holding a Football camp again this year on July 13th & 14th at Eagle Ridge II field from 6:00-8:00pm. You will need to email Kim at buges8@comcast.net with your RSVP and t-shirt size NO LATER THAN JUNE 29TH.
**If you respond AFTER June 29th your son will not receive a t-shirt** Waivers will need to be printed out and brought to equipment pickup.
CHEER UNIFORMS/EXTRAS DISTRIBUTION
Cheerleading distribution will take place on July 18th from 6:00-9:30pm at Room 109 of Loebe.
***SPONSOR FORMS can be downloaded from the HANDOUTS page on this website.***
Orland Knights
Football & Cheerleading
2015 SUPER PEE WEE, PEE WEE, AND WIDGET METRO LEAGUE CHAMPIONS!!!
2014 WIDGET METRO LEAGUE CHAMPIONS,
2012 & 2013 PEE WEE METRO LEAGUE CHAMPIONS &
2012 IRCA WIDGET CHEERLEADING STATE CHAMPIONS
ONLINE Nike/UA Shop will be OPEN again starting August 1st!
The Orland Knights are
USA FOOTBALL HEADS UP CERTIFIED
http://usafootball.com/headsup/
The Orland Knights Football and Cheerleading program has provided athletic and social opportunities for the youth of Orland Park and surrounding towns since 1981. Orland Knights Football and Cheerleading is a family oriented program that strongly encourages the active participation of immediate and extended family members.
Orland Knights Football and Cheerleading is a 501(c)3 Registered Charitable Organization.
GO KNIGHTS!!!
Questions? Please contact us at: OrlandKnights@gmail.com
Orland Knights Football
Orland Knights are members of the Greater Chicagoland Youth Football Federation and play full contact, tackle football in the Metro Youth Football League. Orland Knights player development philosophy stresses good sportsmanship, mastery of football fundamentals, and teamwork. The goal is to have fun, guide the players toward becoming strong, ethical young men and win games.
Our coaches have years of experience developing hese young football players and providing them with the developmental skills needed as they play football with the Knights and beyond into their high school years. The Orland Knights have taken home SIX Metro League Championships in the last 4 years.
Football Equipment Pick-Up:
Football equipment pick-up for Super Pee Wee and Pee Wee levels will be July 11th. Pick-up for Widgets and Juniors will be July 12th. Equipment handout will be at the Robert Davidson Center(14700 Park Lane, Orland Park) from 7:30-9:30pm.
First Day of Practice:
The first day of practice for football players will be Monday, August 1, 2016 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at Centennial Park (West Ave) Fields 1 & 2. Practice will be held Monday-Friday until Labor Day. After Labor Day Football practice will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday.
ABOUT US
The Orland Knights Football and Cheerleading program has provided athletic and social opportunities for the youth of Orland Park and surrounding towns since 1981. Orland Knights Football and Cheerleading is a family oriented program that strongly encourages the active participation of immediate and extended family members.
FOOTBALL INFORMATION
Orland Knights are members of the Greater Chicagoland Youth Football Federation and play full contact, tackle football in the Metro Youth Football League. Orland Knights player development philosophy stresses good sportsmanship, mastery of football fundamentals, and teamwork. The goal is to have fun, guide the players toward becoming strong, ethical young men and win games.
Super Pee Wee: 1st & 2nd Grade, 6-7 years old, cannot turn 8 before Sept. 1, 2016, Max weight 85 lbs.
Pee Wee: 3rd & 4th Grade, 8-9 years old, cannot turn 10 before Sept. 1, 2016, Max weight 100 lbs.
Widget: 5th & 6th Grade, 10-11 years old, cannot turn 12 before Sept. 1, 2016, Max weight 125 lbs.
Junior: 7th & 8th Grade, 12-13 years old, cannot turn 14 before Sept. 1, 2016, Max weight 155 lbs.
CHEERLEADING INFORMATION
The Orland Knights Cheerleading program teaches girls the fundamentals of cheerleading, develops athleticism, and offers camaraderie with other young ladies.
Cheer Lite: Kindergarten, 5 years old
Super Pee Wee: 1st & 2nd Grade, 6 & 7 years old
Pee Wee: 3rd & 4th Grade, 8 & 9 years old
Widget: 5th & 6th Grade, 10 & 11 years old
Junior: 7th & 8th Grade, 12 & 13 years old
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GAME TIMES
Unless otherwise specified, games are scheduled to start at the following times. Players and Cheerleaders are required to arrive before each game at the time specified by their coach.
Super Pee Wee Pee Wee Widget Junior
10:00 AM 12:00 PM 1:30 PM 3:00 PM
PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Practices start on Monday August 1, 2016.
Practices are Monday through Friday from 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
and Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday after Labor Day.
Centennial Park (West Ave) Fields 2 & 3.
Attendance at Practice: It is very important to attend practices. We know there are vacations planned and other obligations to attend to, but these practices are critical to a successful season. A big issue with our football team is “wanting players who want to play.” If you are playing soccer or baseball, or any other sport at the same time, you need to decide which is more important. Absences due to another sport will be taken into consideration when starting positions and playing time are determined. Once the season begins, we will only practice 3 days a week. If you do not attend practice, you may not be allowed to start the game on Sunday. This means you could sit out at least the first “series” of plays for the game. If the player taking your spot is playing particularly well, it could affect the next series and beyond, as well.
Team Goal: We play in a very competitive league. It is no secret that there are teams in our league that will not guarantee anyone any playing time at all. They play to win, period. As stated above, we will try to get every player into each game. However, we will be trying to win games as well. This is a fun game, and the coaches will do everything in their power to keep it fun. At the same time, we cannot lose sight of the competitive nature of the game. The coaches will strive to find that perfect balance of having fun and being competitive at the same time. Even though playing time and winning are important, player safety always comes first. If our opponent has players on the field that are very physical and powerful, our coaches may keep less advanced players off the field if they feel it may be dangerous to put them in the game.
Position Tryouts: If you would like to try out for a specific position, please bring that issue to a coach either before or after practice. Also, be sure to do this during the first week or two of practice. Please do not ask during practice or at any time on game days.
Equipment: The coaches will instruct you when to start wearing full equipment to practice. If you forget a piece of equipment, you will not be allowed to practice. When you receive your equipment, please take the time to try it all on, making sure it fits and that every piece is where it should be. Please do not chew your mouth guards!! You will be given one at equipment handout, and any mouth guards after that will have to be purchased.
Water: The weather will most likely be quite warm during our practice, so please remember to bring water (or Gatorade) to practice. Each player is responsible for bringing his own drink. We will take plenty of water breaks, and each player needs to have something to drink. Also, we ask that players be careful of what they eat before practice. It is good to not eat for at least 2 hours before the start of practice.
Attitude: The coaches will be looking for players with good “football attitudes.” This attitude includes a willingness to listen, a desire to play good, hard-nosed football, and good sportsmanship. This is a complex game that involves a lot of players, and it takes a lot of hard work to be successful as a team.
Playing Time: The amount of playing time for each player will be determined by several factors. As stated above, attendance at practice is a big one. Attitude displayed at practice is another big consideration. The number of players on the roster we have going into the season will also be considered. We will do our best to see that each player gets playing time during each game.
| Date | Winning Number/Sold By | Winning Amount |
| September 7, 2016 | $100.00 each | |
| September 8, 2016 | $100.00 each | |
| September 9, 2016 | $100.00 each | |
| September 10, 2016 | $100.00 each | |
| September 11, 2016 | $100.00 each | |
| September 12, 2016 | $100.00 each | |
| September 13, 2016 | $100.00 each | |
| September 14, 2016 | $100.00 each | |
| September 15, 2016 | $100.00 each | |
| September 16, 2016 | $100.00 each | |
| September 17, 2016 | $100.00 each | |
| September 18, 2016 | $100.00 each | |
| September 19, 2016 | $100.00 each | |
| September 20, 2016 | $100.00 each | |
| September 21, 2016 | $100.00 each | |
| September 22, 2016 | $100.00 each | |
| September 23, 2016 | $100.00 each | |
| September 24, 2016 | $100.00 each | |
| September 25, 2016 | $100.00 each | |
| September 26, 2016 | $100.00 each | |
| September 27, 2016 | $100.00 each | |
| September 28, 2016 | $100.00 each | |
| September 29, 2016 | $100.00 each | |
| September 30, 2016 | $100.00 each | |
| October 1, 2016 | $500.00 each |
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