Parents & eastlake players - What to Expect

NUTS AND BOLTS OF WOLVES FOOTBALL

ESTIMATED COSTS FOR 2024 SEASON:

   Expense Frosh   Sophs   JR/SR
   Player Pack $157 $157 $157
      Freshman & new players Add       +$100 +$100 +$100
   Summer Registration (LWSD) $60 $60 $60
   Varsity Football Camp $350
   Summer Training
$250 $250 $250
   Fall Registration (LWSD) ~$250 ~$250 ~$250
   Gear / Equipment Fund $150 $150 $150
   Total (Estimate) ~$967  ~$867  ~$1217

Click here for a description of the team pillars supported by each of these fees.

SUMMER FOOTBALL:

  • Summer Kick-off meeting was held March 21st.
  • Summer Football begins in June. Calendar details of practices, workouts, Camp and expectations are posted in the Schedule page.
  • Coach Hare is supportive of players engaged in multiple sports. It is highly encouraged to attend all football obligations even if players cannot stay the entire time.
  • Registration for Summer Football starts May 1st via LWSD Final Forms.
  • After you have registered for Summer Football you must pay the LWSD fees at LWSD Payments.
  • The link to purchase the required Player Pack closed on April 5.
  • LWSD Football Registration is required to play. Details will be sent from LWSD Final Forms in the Spring to complete this registration, ensure your player has a current physical and concussion test (Concussion testing is managed through the school and you will be notified).
  • Player Pack & Equipment handout dates at Eastlake will occur prior to Summer Football beginning.

FALL FOOTBALL:

  • Senior player photos will be taken Aug 19th, and team/individual photos will be taken Aug 20th.
  • Fall football required practices starts August 21st.
  • Parents should not plan on players being available for vacation after the 2nd week of August.
  • Fall sports registration via LWSD Final Forms is required to participate in Fall Football at Eastlake.
  • WFA Fall Football registration will also be required and will open on August 1, 2024. Details will come in July.
  • Fall football season runs through mid-November and then proceeds into playoffs with the State Championship occurring the 1st weekend of December.
  • Check the WIAA schedule for Fall football games for all levels of play, Varsity, JV, Freshman. The WFA website will be updated once game schedules are determined. Freshman Games are typically held on Wednesday evenings and JV games are held on Monday evenings. The WIAA schedule will confirm the upcoming season dates, locations and times for all games.
  • Friday Night Lights (FNL) will kick off our Fall Football Season. This will be held Friday August 30th, 2024. This is an opportunity for the community to join Wolves Football in action for football, food and fun.
  • The End of Season Banquet will be held after the State Championship in early December

FOOTBALL TRAINING:

               Football training occurs throughout the year. Details and schedules will be shared with players as each seasonal training schedule becomes available.

WFA FUNDRAISING AUCTION:

  • The WFA hosts an annual auction as the main fundraiser to support the Wolves Football program. The gala will be held on Saturday August 24th (Saturday night).
  • All parents are highly encouraged to volunteer and also attend this event. The auction is key to maintaining our great Wolves Football program and will be a great opportunity to meet other parents and team coaches.
  • Parents are expected to volunteer for non-coaching roles throughout the season.

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS: (Provided by Eastlake)

  • Helmets
  • Shoulder pads
  • Game jerseys
  • Game pants

EQUIPMENT / GEAR: (Provided by Player)

  • Practice Jersey, Shorts, Shirts (Player Pack through WFA)
  • Practice pants
  • Football 5-pad girdle
  • Knee pads
  • Cleats
  • Gloves (optional)

** All details are subject to change
*** The website will be updated as new information is made available

Let us know about your player coming to Eastlake next year: