Q: What is the TCYFL?
A: The TCYFL is the largest independent youth football league in the country and the largest in Illinois. For more info on the TCYFL go to our link at http://www.tcyfl.net/

Q: I hear teams can be “split”? What does that mean?
A: If at one specific level or weight class the coaches or PHWFA board feel there are enough players to field 2 teams it may be in the best interest of those players and the program to split the teams up.

Q: Can my son play for whichever coach he’d like?
A: No, the player will play where the Coaches have decided is the best team for him at the specific age/weight class he is entered into.

Q: Can I indicate that my son would like to play with specific friends?
A: No, special assignments/special “friend requests” cannot be promised.

Q: Can a coach recruit a boy from any town or just a boy who lives in Prospect Heights or Wheeling?
A: The only neighboring town we cannot actively recruit from is Buffalo Grove as they are in the TCYFL.

Q: Is the Falcons program a feeder program for Hersey?
A: The Falcon program develops players that will play at as many as 5 different high schools in the area and does not exclude players participation in PHWFA based on what high school they may attend in the future.

Q: At what level do playoffs start?
A: Playoffs begin at the Featherweight level

Q. Are there weight limits for the flag division?
A. No there are no weight limits for Flag level.

Q. Where are flag games played?
A. Muir Field, 1001 Oak Avenue, Prospect Heights, IL 60070

Q. When is the age cut off for Football and Cheerleading?
A. The age of your child as of September 1st will determine at what level they participate. Refer to the age/weight table.

Q. What if I miss or am unable to go to the scheduled registration day?
A. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 224-595-4254 to see whether or not there are openings at your child's division.

Q. When do the practices start?
A. Tackle football practice starts the end of July. During August tackle practice is typically 4-5 evenings per week. Flag football practice starts the second week of August. Flag practice is typically 2-3 evenings per week. Cheerleading begins practice in July.

Q. How many games are played?
A. 8-10 games. The season starts the end of August and usually ends in late October. Games are played on either Saturdays or Sundays. Half of the games are played at home and half are played away.

Q. Where will the practices be held?
A. Practices are held at Saint Alphonsus' field located at 411 N Wheeling Road, Prospect Heights, IL.

Q. How can I fulfill my 4 hour volunteer commitment?
A. There are many opportunities to fulfill your commitment. Coaching, concession stand for home games, Rally Night, recruitment, field set-up, take down, scoreboard and chain gang. You will be assigned a responsibility at the beginning of the season.

Q. Why is there a PHWFA Raffle?
A. PHWFA has offered the lowest Football & Cheerleading registration fees in the area for many years and strives to continue doing so. It has become more and more difficult to keep the registration fees as is with the rising costs to field a football player & cheerleader. PHWFA uses the highest quality in equipment and uniforms. We continue to add training equipment and improve playing and practice facilities. In addition to the registration fees, there is a $100.00 per family raffle fundraiser due. You will receive a $100.00 book of raffle tickets to sell and keep the funds recouping your raffle fees. If you do not wish to sell your raffle tickets, turn them in for a chance to win a prize since you will have paid for the book.

Q. What is PHWFA's mailing address?
A. PHWFA, PO Box 142, Prospect Heights, IL 60070

For additional information, call 224-595-4254.