Welcome to the Palos Lightning Football & Cheerleading Organization!

Founded in 2002 as a non-profit youth sport program, we are here to provide the boys and girls with the opportunity to play organized football and cheerleading. Our organization focuses on the following communities:

Palos Hills, Palos Heights and Palos Park:

We also welcome children from other communities surrounding those listed. As a non-profit organization, we are relient on the registration fees, concession stand proceeds, fundraiser proceeds, sponsorships and donations to fund our program. Program funding is used to purchase various items and services to keep the program alive and well. All of the coaches, team moms/dads, comcession stand workers, field help, etc. are not compensated for their time. This is all VOLUNTEER.  As such, it is imperative that all parents involved be willing to make a commitment and take an active part to help with the various needs of the program.

The Palos Lightning goal is to teach the fundamentals of football and cheerleading to prepare each child for their next level of play.

Along with learning the sport, we hope to instill traits that our children can apply towards life as: sportsmanship, teammwork, respect, value of education,

value of commitment, positive work ethics, positives attitude and setting and achieving goals . We do not believe in a "win at all costs" attitude, but we do

STRESS A WINNING ATTITUDE.

A Special Thank you!!

We received a donation for the program last Tuesday evening and the family that had given it had asked to remain anonymous. 


Angel and I reluctantly agreed.

In trying to find a loophole to this request,   I would like to thank the Ladewig Family for the type of support that has been 

given to us over the last 7 years that has nothing to do with a monetary donation, so to say.

 The Ladewigs’ have been with us every step of the way--- since our inception, in fact. Whether it’s a Pep Talk 

on how much they believe in the Program and our place in the Community or some much needed ADVICE J, 

it’s those words of encouragement that makes us “Get back in the Game” each season. To their Family 

and SO MANY OF THE Moms and Dads that donate time in this program towards making wonderful memories for their children, 

WE THANK YOU.  

While it’s money that keep the bills paid, it still remains that a kind word feeds the soul!  

 Thank you again to those that make a difference!

Angel and Deborah Perez

 

The use of alcoholic beverages or controlled substances at the practice field and or games is PROHIBITED. In addition, state law prohibits smoking and the use of tobacco products at all practices and games played at any school field. Profanity will not be tolerated. Fighting will not be tolerated by any adult or child; continued displays of fighting results in the offender being asked to leave the Palos Lightning organization. All persons involved with the Palos Lightning are expected to conduct themselves in a professional and civilized  manner

Once the "Back to school" schedule is in place, attendance will be taken and the following procedure will be strictly enforced:

1 missed practice during the middle of a game week:

= to 1 quarter of  NO GAME PLAY

2 missed practices during the middle of a game week:

=to 2 quarters of NO GAME PLAY

All 3 practices missed will result in NO PLAY in the game

Attendance at the game is still required

This is an all volunteer organizaton and we need people to donate their time and talents to ensure a successful and enjoyable season for all of our Lightning's Members. Be part of the solution!  We need to fill positions at all home game for set up and break down of the Concession Stand, Spiritwear Table, Split the Pot, Chain Gang, Field Maintenance, Homecoming Activities, etc.

The $50.00 "Parent Partcipation Fee" added to each family at time of registration is to ensure the above tasks are achieved.  The $50.00 can be refunded provided the following provisions are met:

1. One game volunteer time
2. Two items fo the Concession Stand
3. Debt free standing with the organization
4. Complete uniform returned on one of the scheduled dates

THANK YOU!

Spirit Wear 

Selling spirit wear is one of the avenues that the program uses to fund itself.

As such, we ask that the PALOS LIGHTNING wording and LOGO

only be replicated by our approved vendors and only with the approval of Deborah Perez.

Likewise, if there is something you would like us to carry please just ask and we would be happy to accommodate your request

Spirit wear is avaliable at all home games

COACHING STAFF

All of our coaches are volunteer. If you have a different

"school of thought"

then the coach that is in charge of your child's team, you are

encouraged to bring the issue directly to Coach Angel for football or to the Director of Cheerleading, Julie Aprile. If you are unable to resolve the matter with that coach.The Lightning believes in an open door policy and

Doing what is right for the children