Northeastern Illinois Premier Youth Football Program The Zion Benton Jr.
Zee Bees Youth Football organization strives to instill mutual respect, trust, self-confidence and a sense of fair play. Through the leadership and guidance of their coaches, the participants in this program will learn self-discipline, motivation, teamwork and the ability to work with others regardless of race, religion or philosophy. The aim of our organization is to help the youth of our communi
04/24/2026
🚨 Registration Update 🚨
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have to cancel our in-person registration scheduled for Saturday, April 25.
We encourage everyone who would like to complete early registration to do so online at www.jrzeebeefootball.com. If you are using Mother’s Trust or another agency for payment, please enter code MT2026.
We will share updates on the next in-person registration date soon. Thank you for your understanding!
04/11/2026
🚨 Jr Zee Bee 2026 Season is HERE! 🚨
Registration starts TODAY!
We’ll be at the Jr Zee Bee home field until 1 PM — come out and get your kids signed up for football! 🏈
Don’t wait… let’s get ready for another great season!
04/09/2026
🏈 Fall Tackle Football Registration This Saturday! 🏈
Join us this Saturday from 10 AM – 1 PM for Fall Tackle Football registration!
📍 Location: Jr. Zee Bee Home Field – 23rd St., Zion
👦🏾👧🏽 Ages: 6–14 (not yet in high school)
📋 New Parents: Please bring a copy of your child’s birth certificate
Come be part of a winning program!
🏆 Jr. Zee Bee Youth Football League
• 2024 Featherweight Champions
• 2025 Bantam Champions
Don’t miss your chance to get your athlete on the field this season
03/30/2026
03/30/2026
Registration for the 2026 Fall season starts Saturday April 11. You can also register online at www.jrzeebeefootball.com
01/25/2026
And just like that, we’ve wrapped up the 2025 Jr. Zee Bee Football Season with an unforgettable Hollywood Awards Night 🎬✨
Huge shoutout to Lauren Lambright for the beautiful décor, True Conglomerate Productions for capturing every moment through photography and video, Jacqua Moore for the amazing catering, Coach Al for keeping the vibes right on the DJ, Coreysha Posie & Carmen Espinosa for shopping, cleanup, and setup, and Jheri Bevil for bringing it all together.
None of this would’ve been possible without each of you. Our children and families were celebrated the way they deserve to be.
One time for raising the bar again because our community and our kids deserve greatness! 🏆🐝💛
Zee Bee families 🐝🏈:
It’s finally here! The 2025 Fall Season Awards Banquet is tomorrow, 2:00–5:00 PM at Zion-Benton High School.
Let’s come together to celebrate an amazing season—see you there!
Jr. Zee Bee Youth Football is now accepting applications for Executive Board positions for the 2026–2027 seasons. Open roles include Vice President (supports the President and coordinates committees), Athletic Director (oversees practices, games, and league compliance), and Secretary (manages records and communications). Board members are expected to attend monthly meetings, uphold organizational policies, and support league operations. Interested candidates should email [email protected] with their name, contact information, desired role, and qualifications by January 16, 2026. Applicants must be active Jr. Zee Bee members (parent, coach, or volunteer) in good standing.
CALLING ALL HANDS! IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN! 🎉
We are getting ready to give our Jr Zee Bee Youth Football Team the Party of the Year and I need our community to show up BIG for our kids! 💛🖤
🎬 LIGHTS • CAMERA • BEEZ! ✨
Jr Zee Bee Hollywood Awards Night
📅 Saturday, December 20th
⏰ 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 [Zion High School]
✨ WHAT TO EXPECT:
⭐ Red Carpet Entry
⭐ Paparazzi-Style Photos
⭐ DJ & Hype Man
⭐ Parent vs Kids Dance Battle 🕺💃
⭐ Award Ceremony for ALL Players
⭐ Food • Fun • Fellowship
🎥 DRESS TO IMPRESS!
👟 Come with your Red Carpet Drip!
🙌 WE NEED HELP!
To make this unforgettable, we’re asking for support from our community. If you or someone you know can help with any of the following, PLEASE reach out:
✔️ DJ
✔️ Videography
✔️ Photography
✔️ Food / Catering
✔️ Decor / Setup
✔️ Volunteers
✔️ Any other support!
🗣️ If you’re able to lend a hand for our youth on Saturday, December 20th from 4:00–7:30 PM, please reach out to Jheri Bevil directly 224-538-9287 if available for service! 💛
Let’s make our players and families feel like STARS! 🌟
Zion Board of Education Meeting:
Dec. 15, 2025 @ 6pm
2800 29th St. Zion,IL 60099
Zion School Board Meeting:
Dec. 16, 2025 @ 6pm
Zion High School Board Education Room