Fox Valley Eagles Football to hold Combine and Showcase

Posted March 09, 2015 11:00 pm

Pat Szpekowski

The Fox Valley Eagles of the Iron Athlete Football League has announced the team will hold its combine tryouts at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 21, at the Intra Soccer Fieldhouse, 37W950 Mason and Tyrell roads in Elgin.

Young men interested in keeping and honing their football skills are invited to participate in the 2015 Combine and Showcase. Practice hard, play hard and have some fun.

Those ages 18 and older are welcome to tryout for the team. Gym shoes and shorts are required with a $50 fee, payable at the door.

"We are looking forward to the success of this year's team," said Patrick Sharpe, Eagles president and general manager. "There are many talented young men in the Fox Valley area and we would be privileged to have them tryout for our team."

The Fox Valley Eagles play a 10-game season with five home and five away games competing against teams from Illinois and Wisconsin starting in June through September. All semi-pro play is according to NFL rules. The Eagles carry a roster of 55 local players from throughout the Fox Valley, who reside from McHenry to Aurora, including Marengo and Barrington.

The Fox Valley Eagles welcome this year's sponsor, Core Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Hoffman Estates and team physician Dr. Jeffery Murray, M.D.

For information, visit www.foxvalleyeagles.com or call (847) 826-3315.

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