Park Ridge Football and Cheer logo – youth football and cheerleading in Illinois

What We Do

We have the opportunity to create an experience for athletes to develop, compete and discover their passion for the great sports of football and cheerleading.

Youth football quarterback throwing a pass during game – Park Ridge Football

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

Each participant has the opportunity to grow their skills and achieve their best possible performance. With experienced coaching, we provide the encouragement to help our players find a healthy approach to meet and beat their goals.

Park Ridge youth cheerleading team

CONNECTED IN VALUES

Our core values define our interactions on and off the field. We promote self-respect, discipline, sportsmanship, and fair play.

Falcons youth tackle team supporting Park Ridge High School football GROUNDED IN COMMUNITY

Beyond teamwork on the field, we are committed to creating a culture that starts lifelong friendships. Through outreach and events, we’re proud to be an active part of our local community, too.

News & Updates

🏈 New! Park Ridge Indoor Football League — Registration Now Open for 1st-8th graders!

Park Ridge Football is going indoors this winter!

We’re thrilled to launch the Park Ridge Indoor Football League (PRIFL), hosted inside the brand-new Oakton Park Indoor Sports Complex.


🗓 Season: Sunday afternoons & evenings, late January through March
🏟 Location: Oakton Park Indoor Sports Complex
👥 Format: Team-based (6–12 players, Boys or Girls, grades 1–8). 6 v 6 one hand touch rules.
Free Agents can now sign up thru TeamSnap!

📎 See flyer for full details!


Ready to play?
➡️ Coaches: Gather your team of 6–12 players.
➡️ Parents: Talk to your coach or help organize a team of your own.
➡️ Free Agents: Sign up as an individual and be added to a team later!

⚠️ Availability is limited — registration closes December 15.

Be part of this inaugural indoor season of PRIFL and keep the football fun going all winter long!

Tackle kids can play too!

👉 Coaches, Register your team here: https://forms.gle/zNLfHqDj6rxgpubv
Individual Free Agents register here: https://registration.teamsnap.com/form/46308

THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 SEASON SPONSORS!

SAVE AT DICK’S THROUGH DECEMBER!


COUPON LINK

CONGRATS TO JV SILVER BLACK FALCONS-
2024 BGYL SUPER BOWL CHAMPS!!!

Congratulations to our 8th grade Gold Division 2023 BGYFL Champions!!

BGYFL Champions

Park Ridge Football & Cheer Youth Sports Programs

Park Ridge Football Falcons Travel Tackle Football

FALCONS TRAVEL TACKLE FOOTBALL

Competitive travel tackle football program that is focused on ensuring all athletes play football, regardless of their ability, with their friends in a fun and safe environment.

Park Ridge Flag Football

FLAG FOOTBALL

This program consists of 5 divisions participating in non-contact flag football with no weight restrictions, no tryouts or drafts, and REQUIRED equal playing time and position rotations.

Park Ridge Competitive Cheer

COMPETITIVE CHEER

Your child will walk away with advanced cheerleading skills, high self-esteem, and new friends!  Our competitive cheer program teaches athletes how to achieve goals and be a part of a team.

Park Ridge Spirit Cheer recreational youth cheerleading

SPIRIT CHEER

This program is designed for your child to walk away with good cheerleading fundamentals and new skills, high self-esteem, new friends, and a smile! We are about having fun first!

Coaching & Refereeing

COACHING

We offer opportunities to individuals who want to volunteer for youth football coaching so they can teach and inspire the student-athletes of Park Ridge Football. Read More…

REFEREEING

Be a youth football referee certification and job opportunities for men and women who are looking to start a paid career in officiating the Park Ridge Football games. Read More…

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