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OHTP Tackle Football Fall 2026

2026 Tackle Football

WELCOME TO BOBCATS TACKLE FOOTBALL

The Tinley Park Bobcats youth sports organization is excited to soon kick off our 3rd tackle football season in the fall of 2026. Our organization wants to offer growth opportunities for athletes who want a more competitive experience in tackle football, and an in-depth experience designed to strengthen an athlete’s skillset, as well as their understanding and appreciation for the game. Our mission is to transform an athletes’ football awareness into football intelligence, to build their strength, speed, reaction, power, and leverage, and to help them master the basic fundamentals of the sport; tackling, blocking, ball handling, and scheme. Our organization believes that wins and losses are outcomes, not goals, and our goals are centered around maximizing the individual potential of every athlete in our program. 

Built on the pillars of fellowship, sportsmanship, and diversity, the Southwest Midget Football League is the ideal league to help us carry out our mission. This year we will be opening up all four levels for registration. SWML levels start with widgets (6 - 9 yrs. old 107 lb. max), Pee Wee (8 - 11 yrs. old weight dependent), lightweight (9 - 13 yrs. old weight dependent) and varsity (11 - 14 yrs. old weight dependent) divisions. 13 yr. old athletes under 100 lbs. are allowed to "slide down" and compete on the Lightweight level. The Southwest Midget Football League Age & Weight Matrix can be found HERE.

Registration will close on June 1st, and no refunds will be issued after April 15th. Below is a breakdown of the costs for participation:

Registration Fee - $450  (Payment Plan Available & cost includes $100 raffle ticket fundraiser fee)
Equipment Deposit Fee - $300 (returned/refunded at equipment return at the end of the season)

Fundraiser Mandatory Participation:
I understand and agree that in registering my child(ren) in the Orland Hills-Tinley Park Bobcats programs, I will pay $100.00 at the time of registration and, in doing so; will be assigned 50 $2-tickets and may opt to either sell them to recoup my $100, or I may keep my unsold tickets and participate in the raffle

All registrants will receive program communications through the winter and spring pertaining to skill camps, program parent meetings, equipment pickup, etc. 

Widget

Registration closes on 07/26/2026 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 07/27/2026 to 11/09/2026
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$450.00

Pee Wees

Registration closes on 07/26/2026 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 07/27/2026 to 11/09/2026
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$450.00

Lightweights

Registration closes on 07/26/2026 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 07/27/2026 to 11/09/2026
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$450.00

Varsity Bobcats

Registration closes on 07/26/2026 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 07/27/2026 to 11/09/2026
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$450.00

2026 Bobcats Cheerleading

Cheerleading 2026

The Bobcats Cheerleading organization welcomes cheerleaders from Kindergarten through 8th grade. There are no try-outs, evaluations nor minimum skill requirements for any of the Bobcats cheerleading squads.

On behalf of the Tinley Park Bobcats Recreational Cheer Organization, we invite you to join our 2026 season! Our organization is proud to be a member of the ICA. The Tinley Bobcats Cheer Program is committed to developing good sportsmanship, self-esteem, team spirit, teamwork, and discipline. The season will be spent learning the fundamentals of cheer, cheering for weekly flag football games, working together as a team, and an option to participate in multiple ICA competitions! At the end of the season, we hope that participants have gained an appreciation for the sport of cheer and have developed a sense of community spirit and engagement.
 
*******Please consider coaching your child! We are a parent volunteer program so we need volunteers for our program run and we cannot do it without your help!! We need multiple coaches for our Baby Bobcats Mascots and our Sideline/Competitive Teams. We will teach you what you need to know and you will attend professional camps and choreography with the kids and returning coaches.

***Please note that pricing for the season is all-encompassing and payment plans are available during the checkout phase. A $150 deposit is required to finalize a participant's registration and then the additional balance can be broken into a payment plan.***

Sideline ONLY Grades 1-5

Registration closes on 05/18/2026 at 11:59 PM
Season Dates: 06/08/2026 to 10/31/2026
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$300.00

2026 Fall Flag Football

2026 Flag Football

2026 Tinley Park Bobcats MAY 15th, 2026 REGISTRATION IS OPEN


Registration Dates are Now OPEN May 15th through July 21st!

  • We have partnered with NFL Flag Football where the focus of our program continues to center around instilling positive sportsmanship, player and teammate development and most importantly having FUN. We offer 4 divisions as follows: K-1st, 2nd-3rd, 4th-5th and 6th-8th grade divisions. Our coaches are highly encouraged to give players the opportunity to rotate positions and share equal playing time.
  • Program Cost - $160 This Registration Fee will include one Custom NFL jersey with last name lettering on the back & flags which are both yours to keep. Shorts, socks and other accessories are OPTIONAL and available for purchase during the registration process.
  • We will run a 10 Week Season that will be comprised of 7 regular season games, 1 playoff/seeding game and a Super Bowl!
  • Practices to begin first week of August. The practice structure and locations are determined by your coaching staff.
  • Games begin Sunday August 16th, concluding Sunday October 18th.**We have one week baked in for Rain Makeup.
  • All games will occur on Sunday. Game times will change for your team from week to week, they will fall between 9am and 1pm start times.
  • Practice structures and times are dictated by your team coaching staff; expect at least 1 practice per week, with the possibility of more.
  • Game Field locations will be in Tinley Park @Freedom Park & Victor J. Andrew High School Stadium and the West Practice Field.
  • Player safety is a top concern for parents and for the Bobcat organization. In 2026 we will continue to offer helmets. You may order through the Bobcats for $38 or find a helmet elsewhere (Amazon, Dick's Sporting Goods...etc.). If you previously purchased a helmet through the Bobcats and it still fits your player then you may continue to use that helmet. Both a soft helmet (rugby type) AND a mouth guard are required to play.
  • There are many optional purchases through NFL Flag during the registration process such as team shorts, socks, wrist and headbands + other accessories. Players may wear any shorts, baseball / football pants as they prefer.
  • Please consider volunteering to Coach, Team Parent or League Manager. This is an all volunteer program and parental participation helps to keep us moving forward. We will help you learn the basics and you will help to make more core memories with your child!
  • Please note that we utilize offensive and defensive lines in this Flag league for K-1, 2-3 and 4-5 grade divisions, there is minor contact amongst the players as they develop blocking skills.
  • Back by Popular Demand! 6-8th grade division is converting to contactless flag play! No offensive or defensive line blocking at this level. 7 vs 7 Co-Ed league focused on Skilled Positions.

6th - 8th Grade

Registration closes on 07/21/2026 at 11:59 PM
Season Dates: 07/30/2026 to 10/18/2026
$160.00

4th - 5th Grade

Registration closes on 07/21/2026 at 11:59 PM
Season Dates: 07/30/2026 to 10/18/2026
$160.00

2nd - 3rd Grade

Registration closes on 07/30/2026 at 11:59 PM
Season Dates: 07/30/2026 to 10/18/2026
$160.00

K - 1 Grade

Registration closes on 07/21/2026 at 11:59 PM
Season Dates: 07/30/2026 to 10/18/2026
$160.00

Spring 2026 Recreational Soccer

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There are no programs or divisions available at the moment. Please contact your club administrator with any questions.

Spring Softball 2026

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There are no programs or divisions available at the moment. Please contact your club administrator with any questions.

Contact

Tinley Park Bobcats
PO Box 488 
Tinley Park, Illinois 60477

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