IHSA Football Skills Challenge
Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Stephens Family YMCA | North Fields (2501 Fields South Dr.)
FREE | Open to Grades 5–8 | Registration Recommended
Test Your Football Skills!
The Stephens Family YMCA is teaming up with the IHSA and YMCAs across Illinois to host a statewide Football Skills Challenge. 5th–8th graders are invited to compete in a fun, friendly environment that tests speed, accuracy, and power.
The Challenges
Participants will compete in three events:
- 🏃 Agility: 5-10-5 shuttle run
- 🎯 Passing: Accuracy from various distances
- 🏈 Kicking/Punting: How far can you send it?
Compete Statewide
Scores from YMCA locations across Illinois will be submitted to determine the top performers. The top three finishers in each age and gender group will advance to compete at halftime of the IHSA Football Championships at Hancock Stadium in Normal, IL on Nov. 28–29 (Thanksgiving weekend).
How to Participate
- Who: Students in grades 5–8
- Cost: FREE
- Registration recommended
- Where: Stephens Family YMCA, North Fields
- What to Bring: Comfortable athletic clothing, cleats or sneakers, and your A-game!