Bulldog Football 2026 Players/Parents

This email contains important updates to the Bulldog Football offseason and summer calendar.

Due to recent IHSA changes expanding the football playoffs, we were required to adjust portions of our offseason and summer schedule, consistent with what was shared on Awards Night. These adjustments allow us to remain compliant, protect our players, and continue to prioritize preparation, balance, and family planning.

Below you will find the official Bulldog Football Key Dates for 2025–2026, including clearly defined “No Football Activity dates” to assist families with long-term planning.

New updated 12/19/25  LIVE CALENDAR  New updated 12/19/25

No Football Activity Dates 2026

These dates are most requested by families/players for vacation planning

THERE ARE NO organized Football or Strength Training

• Saturday March 28th - Sunday April 5th 2026 (Spring Break)
• Friday May 22nd– Sunday May 31st (First Week School Out)
• Saturday June 27th– Sunday July 5th (IHSA DEAD WEEK 4th of July)
• Saturday July 25th– Saturday August 1st (Football Reset/Family Week)

Summer Football Camp/Contact Dates Updated as of 12/19/25

• Session 1 (BAAF Camp): July 6th-July 24th
• Session 2 (BHS Pre-Season Contact): August 3rd-August 8th
• Equipment, Lockerroom & Jersey Handout Sunday, August 2nd Evening
• Strength Training and Conditioning are built into this program
• 7v7 and Team Camps TBA

Offseason Lifting/Speed

• Check Live Calendar but typically every M/W/F 2:45 -4:30 pm
• Winter Break M/W/F 8:00am-9:30am
• Summer Lift/Speed is typically M/W/F mornings by level 7:00 am-11:00 am (Check Calendar)  June 1st-June 19th

Jr Bulldog Camp Dates

• June 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th (4 days) (Volunteers)
• Strength/Conditioning this week - See Live Calendar

2026 Fall Season Begins

• Monday, August 10th, 2026 PRACTICE #1
• GAME 1 Varsity AUGUST 21st - Home vs. Maine South
• Lower Levels Game 1 TBA Weekend of August 21st

ADDITIONAL

Summer Equipment Handout Date:         Monday, May 18th, 2026 Evening

Parent VIP Meeting:                         Sunday May 17th, 2026 Evening after Bulldog U

Open Gyms/Bulldog U Sundays:                 April 12th, April 19th, April 26th, May 3rd, May 17th

Various Team Activities & Bulldog Moving Events per team leaders