Calendar For Soccer (Chicago)

@BuddysHELPERS proudly presents the 23rd Annual BODYARMOR Sports Series refreshed by DUDE Wipes - We’re Ready, Are YOU? #MoreThanJUSTGames

2025 boys off-the-field theme: “Thanking YOU.” The event is built around self care and Making A Difference On AND Off The Field. Gratitude is a BIG piece of self care.

TV coverage: Student athletes LIVE in-studio at WGN, ABC and FOX on Sept. 1. Student athletes LIVE in-studio at WGN on GN Sports for official schedule and seed release on Friday, Sept. 5. TV will feature student athletes and teams throughout the month of September.

2025 seeding and schedule: Like always, teams will have the first two weeks to play into seeds. Coaches will receive a tentative schedule Tuesday, Sept. 2. Schools hosting games on Monday, Sept. 15 or Tuesday, Sept. 16 need to email start times to Joe. Any question or issue with the schedule, please email Joe. Opening Day schedule is FINAL. Tried my best to help all!

OPENING DAY reminders: CLICK HERE; Waukegan Sports Park map: CLICK HERE. (Note: Bus drop off/pick up is No. 1 in the dark green. Buses loop there for in/out ease. Good bathroom facilities located throughout the complex, two concession stands managed by the park-district vendor. Note where “Tent City” is, which is the Buddy’s HELPERS area for team check-in, checkout. Also, ignore the start/finish lines, those are for cross-country.)

2025 VARSITY schedule: CLICK HERE (7 am Tuesday)

2025 JV schedule: CLICK HERE (7 am Tuesday)

2025 FR schedule: CLICK HERE (7 pm Sunday)

Insurance link due Sunday, Aug. 24

Like past years, per requirement by liability insurance, all players must fill out this link: CLICK HERE. It is a general emergency contact list and also has to be on file in case of any incident. You can copy and paste the URL (link) and have players complete before or after practice. It takes less than 3 minutes to fill out. As of 9 am Sunday: CLICK HERE

Rosters due Sunday, Aug. 24

Use this form only. CLICK HERE to download the roster form. There are drop downs on the excel sheet for years (Fr, So, Jr, Sr) and positions (G, D M, F). Please use those and save the form as your school name and send only as an attachment to an email. Do not send as a Google Drive. Repeat: DO NOT SEND AS A GOOGLE DRIVE. Only send as an attachment to joetrost@hotmail.com.

**Additional information for background, dates, reminders!**

FULL DETAILS ON EVENT, FUTURE DATES, etc. - www.bodyarmorseries.org/details

2025 Hall of Fame Inductees: TBA. The Hall of Fame large banner will hang on Opening Day and Championship Sunday. A Hall of Fame page will launch online. 2024 inductees: Paul Labbato (coach, Lyons, 2003); Guy Calipari (coach, Wheaton South, 2003); Kevin Fitzgerald (coach, Plainfield Central, 2003); Tim Spiegel (coach, Maine South, 2003); Lynn and Scott Magnesen (volunteers, 2005); Brian Papa (coach, Lincoln-Way East/Downers North, 2003); Adrian Calleros (coach, Mount Carmel/Solorio, 2005); and Dan Hussey (coach, Fenwick, 2007).