Grayslake North Jr Knights

Grayslake North Jr Knights is a Non-For-Profit / 501c3 youth football and cheer organization that was founded in December’22 and serves as a feeder program for Grayslake North High School in D127. During our first year we had over 200 athletes join our football programs, since then we have almost doubled! We are a 100% Volunteer run organization and are committed to the success of the program with the support and gracious sponsorships and donations. Our mission is to make football and cheer accessible to both boys and girls in grades K-8th, preparing them to excel in high school programs. We aim to build confidence and leadership skills in our athletes. We are also excited to help athletes and their families forge lasting relationships that will continue through high school and beyond.

One question we get asked often is does the athlete need to be in district to participate? Our answer is simple, we are a feeder program for GNHS, our tackle and cheer uniforms and values resemble theirs and the point of our program is to help grow theirs. However, if an out of district athlete wants to participate with us we will not turn them away. If we did, that would go against our mission of making football and cheer available to all.

OPEN BOARD OF DIRECTORS POSITIONS

The following positions are up for term renewal and will be voted on by the general members of the GNJK organization. Role descriptions can be found below. Participants, Parents, and Guardians who were part of either the 2024 Spring or Fall programs are recognized as general members of the organization. Voting will take place electronically at the beginning of December, more details will be provided closer to that time. The results will be reviewed by the Board of Directors at the December 12th meeting, followed by notifications to those that applied.

VP of GNJK – 2 Year appointment, Voting
Secretary – 2 Year appointment, Voting
Director of Flag – 2 Year appointment, Voting

The following position is to be Board appointed. The Board of Directors will appoint the position at the December 12th meeting, followed by notifications to those that applied.

Director of Cheer – 1 Year appointment, Non-Voting
- The position will be up for renewal at the end of the 2025 season and will then be renewed for 2 years as stated in the position description. The 1 year appointment is to finish off the initial 2 year term.

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY 11/29/24 and can be filled out HERE.