National Champion Pioneers to Hold Registration March 7th

National Champion Pioneers to Hold Registration

The Orland Park Pioneer Football and Cheerleading Programs are gearing up for another very special year.  The 2013 Football Season will mark the 37th year for the storied program, making it one of the most established and respected youth football and cheerleading programs in the greater Chicagoland area.  The Pioneers have produced many outstanding football players over the years, including current Northwestern University head football coach Pat Fitzgerald.  Coach Fitz is a proud alumnus of the Pioneers and hosts the team at the Northwestern Spring Game each year.

The 2012 Pioneer football season produced one of the most successful teams in the area.  The 2012 Varsity Pioneers completed a Super Bowl season, concluding with a National Championship in Gatlinburg, TN over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.  The Team was honored in a ceremony by Mayor McGlaughlin at a Village Board Meeting for their outstanding team accomplishments.  The cheerleading squad has developed many cheerleaders who have gone on to excel at the next level including, the Sandburg 2013 State Champion members Natalie Alfano, Epihany Cano, Mary Carol Barkowski, Carly Popowski, Gabby Papierski and Ashley Offerman.

The Pioneer Program prides itself on teaching the importance of working together as a team in a spirited, fun filled, family oriented environment.  Participants learn self-confidence, athletic and life skills and have a great time developing and playing with their peers.  The Pioneers take great pride in helping turn boys and girls into fine young adults.  The coaching staffs include a number of former college football players who stress discipline and teach the fundamentals at each position.  The Pioneers participate in the Southwest Midget Football League with a full slate of regular season games, with an exciting playoff schedule to conclude the season.

Registration for the football and cheerleading teams (ages 6 – 14) will take place on Thursday March 7, 2013 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm and on Saturday March 9, 2013 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.  Both days of the registration will take place at the Orland Park Cultural Center, Room 101, 14760 Park Lane in Orland Park.

For more information please visit the Pioneers website at www.oppioneers.com.