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2023 Naperville Saints Jamboree

8/12/2023 - Knoch Park Turf Field - All ages - football - music!


2023 Naperville Saints Jamboree Schedule

We're excited to host the second annual Naperville Saints Jamboree! Held on August 12th, Saints players will play in full-pad scrimmages against each other. The kids will have a blast, coaches will see where players are in their development and families can warm-up their cheering muscles for the season!

  • All 2023 Naperville Saints registered players are expected to attend. If you cannot attend, please notify your respective coach/age coordinator ASAP.
  • There is no separate charge or registration for the event.
  • This is a full-contact scrimmage, so wear full football equipment.
  • Allow for extra time to park
  • Do NOT park in the circle drive

Food truck will be onsite 11am-2pm

volunteers needed

Several tasks need doing to make this event a success, please see the accompanying sign-up genius and sign-up today! Especially important are clock operations to ensure timeliness and that games keep moving.

what is a jamboree?

A football "jamboree" is a meeting of several football teams in which each team will scrimmage against one another in order to prepare for the upcoming season. The best way to think about a jamboree is a football preseason fit into a single day.  Instead of practicing against teams over the course of a few weeks, a single day will be dedicated to several live scrimmages.

New for 2023! DuPage Valley Cheer will be at the Jamboree to provide an overview of their program and get our football community excited for the return of sideline cheer in 2023!

scrimmage details

Naperville Saints teams, across all ages, will scrimmage against each other. Arrival times are below, and more details will be provided by your coach.  Note the following: 
  • Teams will scrimmage on a running 30-minute clock, with two scrimmages happening simultaneously on the same field. Each team will scrimmage three times.
  • Scores will not be kept, these are just live reps
  • Please follow your coach's arrival time instructions.
  • Wear full pads (helmet, shoulder pads, cleats), 2023 game day uniforms (if you have them). If you do not have your uniform in time, wear regular practice gear. Bring water. 
  • Parents are welcome to stay for the scrimmages. Parking will be very limited. Consider parking at NCHS and/or dropping off your player off Martin Avenue (north of the turf field), with additional parking on Martin Ave.
  • Once your team has been dismissed, please do not loiter so we can have room for the next group.
  • Teams will be divided into the respective age groups and divisions (gold v siler) to pair teams up against similar competition and ability levels. Note that the team designations for the Jamboree may not be the final roster assignments, coaches are still evaluating players leading up to and the day of the Jamboree.

2023 Jamboree Timeslots

Please see summary scrimmage timeslots, by age, below. Younger players play earlier in day, older kids later in the day. Defer to your respective coach/age coordinator for specific arrival and departure times - see you on the field!

Age division Scrimmage start time Scrimmage end time
8U teams 8am 9:40am
9U teams 8:35am 10:50am
10U teams 9:45am 12:35pm
11U teams 10:55am 2:20pm
JV teams 12:40pm 5:50pm
Varsity Teams 3:35pm 7:35pm
Knoch Park Layout, Parking