SportsKids, Inc. Youth Sports Winter/Spring Programs Pee Wee Track, Field & Fitness Join us for a fun workout and to learn about a sport that is rich in tradition and history. This unique class will combine stretching, movement and other fitness concepts with running, jumping, throwing and other skills used in track and field. Hula hoops, jump ropes, parachutes, soft balls and Frisbees, hurdles and other equipment will help guide us through fitness activities and track and field events in a safe environment. The session will conclude with a fun-filled track and field meet on the last day of class. AGES: 4-6 $30 (NO CLASS 3/26, 5/28) ATE06-30 M Jan 8-29 ATE06-31 M Feb 5-26 ATE06-32 M Mar 5-Apr 2 ATE06-33 M Apr 9-30 ATE06-34 M May 7-Jun 4 Youth Track, Field & Fitness This class will get kids excited about exercise and teach them about track and field, one of the oldest sports that continues to grow and is highlighted by the Olympics every 4 years. Participants will learn the fundamentals involved with improving flexibility, proper stretching, body positioning, developing core-strength, improving balance, cool-down techniques and other fitness concepts as they relate to exercising and the jumping, running and throwing skills involved in the sport of track and field. The session will conclude with a fun-filled track and field meet on the last day of class. AGES: 7-12 $30 (NO CLASS 3/26, 5/28) ATY33-30 M Jan 8-29 ATY33-31 M Feb 5-26 ATY33-32 M Mar 5-Apr 2 ATY33-33 M Apr 9-30 ATY33-34 M May 7-Jun 4 Adult & Tot Soccer Parents or any significant adult will enjoy time with their toddlers learning the skills, moves and joy of playing America s most popular youth sport! This class is the perfect introduction to soccer for children. Emphasis will be on the basic skills of soccer such as dribbling, passing and shooting, all in a fun and relaxed environment. Age appropriate drills, games, and equipment will be used to help tots learn these skills as well as develop motor skills, coordination, balance, listening and social skills. AGES: 2-3 with adult $30 (NO CLASS 3/26, 5/28) ATE05-30 M Jan 8-29 ATE05-31 M Feb 5-26 ATE05-32 M Mar 5-Apr 2 ATE05-33 M Apr 9-30 ATE05-34 M May 7-Jun 4 Basketball Shooting Participants learn jump shots, shots off the glass, lay-ups, shooting from a pass and shooting off the dribble. Shooting games are also a part of class. AGES: 7-12 $30 (NO CLASS 3/26, 5/28) ATY25-30 M Jan 8-29 ATY25-31 M Feb 5-26 ATY25-32 M Mar 5-Apr 2 ATY25-33 M Apr 9-Apr 30 ATY25-34 M May 7-Jun 4 Pee Wee Floor Hockey Does your child love the Blackhawks? This class will help your child learn the game of hockey before the skates go on. Drills for stick handling, passing, shooting and goalie skills as well as team drills will be demonstrated in this class. Your child will enjoy learning the fundamentals and mechanics of this fast-paced and super-fun game. AGES: 4-6 $30 (NO CLASS 3/28) ATY24-30 W Jan 10-31 ATY24-31 W Feb 7-28 ATY24-32 W Mar 7-Apr 4 ATY24-33 W Apr 11-May 2 Tot T-Ball N Kiddie Kickers Have your child learn the world s most popular sport and America s favorite past time all in one class! We will concentrate on the t-ball basics of catching, hitting, running the bases, and throwing and soccer fundamentals of dribbling, passing, goalie work, defense and shooting. Socialization, teamwork, following directions, key motor skills and having fun will emphasized through drills and games in a non-competitive environment. AGES: 4-6 $30 (NO CLASS 3/28) ATE10-30 W Jan 10-31 ATE10-31 W Feb 7-28 ATE10-32 W Mar 7-Apr 4 ATE10-33 W Apr 11-May 2 Adult & Tot Gymsters This program will provide quality time to participate in obstacle courses, parachute play, circle games and other fitness and sports activities. Your child will have fun experiencing a multitude of gym activities that safely challenge his or her abilities in a positive environment. AGES: 2-3 with adult $30 (NO CLASS 11/22) ATE08-30 W Jan 10-31 ATE08-31 W Feb 7-28 ATE08-32 W Mar 7-Apr 4 ATE08-33 W Apr 11-May 2 Youth Floor Hockey Calling all Chicago Blackhawks fans that would like to play hockey but want to stay out of the cold! Check out this popular indoor game. Enjoy the fastpace of real hockey, but on a solid surface. We will learn the fundamentals and mechanics of floor hockey. Program will include: stick handling, passing, shooting as well as team drills. A variety of games will be played in every class! AGES: 7-12 $30 (NO CLASS 11/22) ATY26-30 W Jan 10-31 ATY26-31 W Feb 7-28 ATY26-32 W Mar 7-Apr 4 ATY26-33 W Apr 11-May 2 21
Winter/Spring 2018 Sports All Star Sports Instruction Winter/Spring Programs The following classes are taught by All Star Sports Instruction. All of their programs focus on teamwork and sportsmanship. Multi-Sport This is for the all-around athlete who wants to take a shot at different sports! Participants will be active working on balance, large motor skills and hand-eye coordination while also learning the rules of baseball, football, floor hockey, soccer, basketball and more! We will focus on a new sport each class and work on basic rules and mechanics all while we play games that keep everyone moving. ATY16-30 ATY16-31 ATY16-32 ATY16-33 11-11:45 am Jr. Soccer Dribbling, passing and shooting will be taught through fun games and drills; Great for coordination and self-esteem. ATE00-30 ATE00-31 ATE00-32 ATE00-33 ATE00-34 ATE00-35 Jan 13-Feb 10 Jr. T-Ball This fun and exciting program will prepare each player for the next level of T-ball. ATE01-30 ATE01-31 ATE01-32 ATE01-33 Parent Child Super Sports You and your child will love this opportunity to have fun together while learning a variety of sports together. Your child will develop and improve skills such as; catching, throwing, batting, shooting, passing and handeye coordination. Parents participate with the child as we play soccer, basketball, hockey, t-ball, football and other sports. This is a great intro to the All Star programs and staff where parents can help in making the kids feel comfortable. AGES: 2-3 ATE02-31 ATE02-32 ATE02-33 Jr. Basketball This instructional program is designed to teach the game of basketball while ensuring each participant stays active and engaged the entire class! Fun games enforce basketball skills. The program focuses on basic mechanics to build confidence then adding progressive challenges. No time to sit while learning footwork, ball handling, dribbling with each hand, passing and shooting techniques, understanding basic offense and defense. 5 CLASSES ATY05-30 ATY05-31 Jan 13-Feb 10 Floor Hockey Shoot the puck with this fast paced program. The program begins with instruction, then game play will follow! 5 CLASSES ATY04-30 ATY04-31 Archery Archery Archery participants will learn the parts of an arrow and recurve bow, the basics of using a recurve bow, and fundamental shooting skills in an extremely safe environment. Blunt tipped arrows, bows, and targets are provided. Class held rain or shine, no make-up rain dates. $30 JEFFERSON PARK AGES: 7-10 ATY01-10 W AGES: 11-14 ATY01-11 W 22 4:30-5:15 pm 5:15-6 pm Family Archery Bring the entire family each week for 45 minutes of archery fun! You and your family members will meet new friends while learning the parts of an arrow and recurve bow. Bows, arrows, and targets are furnished. Class held rain or shine, no make-up rain dates. AGES: 6 and older w/adult $30 (cost is for one adult and one child over the age of 6) JEFFERSON PARK ATY01-12 VILLA PARK Parks and Recreation 630.834.8970 W 6-6:45 pm
Villa Park Youth Soccer League The Village of Villa Park is pleased to offer this affordable soccer team grade-level experience for children in Villa Park and beyond. The Villa Park Youth Soccer League will hold games on turday mornings for 7 consecutive weeks beginning April 7, 2018. Participants are randomly assigned to a team the week of March 12. Players must purchase a reversible jersey for $17. Volunteer Coach Applications are available upon email request to SEarl@invillapark.com. Practices are held one day per week (12U two days per week) between the hours of 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm Please indicate the days you are available to practice on your registration form. We will do our best to honor car pool/friend requests through March 10. Requests to be on a particular team are not honored. SPRING 2018 SOCCER REGISTRATION PROCEDURES NO ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE PRIORITY REGISTRATION: $52 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 4-7 PM SATURDAY, MARCH 3 10 AM-1 PM OPEN REGISTRATION: $62 MONDAY, MARCH 5-SATURDAY, MARCH 10 The 12U level participates in the Mid Suburban Soccer League that plays games against teams from Addison, Glendale Heights, Itasca, Medinah, Bensenville, Roselle and Wood Dale. Games will be played in Villa Park and in the participating communities. Practices will take place two times per week. COMPETITION LEVELS Levels revised October, 2017 by the Mid-Suburban Soccer League REGISTRATION CODE LEVEL GRADE ATY00-31 6U Grades Prek4-K ATY00-32 8U Grades 1-2 ATY00-33 10U Grades 3-4 ATY00-34 12U Grades 5-6 ATY00-35 14U Grades 7-8 SEASON: Practice begins the week of March 19 Games are held April 7-May 19 Coaches meeting Thursday, March 15 at 6 pm Open Registration is available at both the Iowa Community Center and the Community Recreation Building or fax to 630.834.8982. BE A VOLUNTEER COACH The success of the Villa Park Youth Soccer League depends on the dedication of volunteer coaches. Villa Park Youth Soccer is about learning how to play soccer and having fun! No experience is necessary. New coaches are welcome. A coach is a sincere, caring individual who can share a few hours a week for practices and games. A coach is a positive role model encouraging and demonstrating sportsmanship, safety, patience and enthusiasm. All coaches are required to participate in a screening process that includes a criminal background check. Applications are available at the Iowa Community Center or online at http://www.invillapark.com/211/parks-recreation. If you have any questions regarding soccer, please contact Sue Earl at SEarl@invillapark.com or 630.834.8970. VP Summer Soccer Camp 2018 Join the 3rd annual VP Summer Soccer Camp hosted by Chicago Fire Soccer! The Chicago Fire Soccer Club and Soccer In the Community have teamed up with Villa Park Recreation to bring you Villa Park Soccer Camp 2018 the week of July 9-13, 2018. Play, learn and train with our passionate, highly qualified Chicago Fire coaches who will support your child and help him/her develop soccer skills in one week of soccer-filled fun. Spaces are limited! All players registered will receive a Soccer In The Community Dri-Fit jersey, ball, individual player evaluation and a ticket to a Chicago Fire game at Toyota Park! LITTLE SPARKS: Introduce your child to learn the fundamentals of soccer with mom and dad. ATY19-10 M-F Ages: 3-5 8-9 am Jul 9-13 COMMUNITY: Build on your child s key soccer skills through activities and themed practices. ATY19-11 M-F Ages: 6-9 9 am-12 noon Jul 9-13 $125 ATY19-12 M-F Ages: 10-14 9 am-12 noon Jul 9-13 $125 INTERESTED IN OUR FREE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM? Host a coach for the week of camp and participate in camp for FREE! Please email SEarl@invillapark.com for further information and details. 23
Winter/Spring 2018 Sports Martial Arts Welcome to Villa Park Tang Soo Do where future Black Belt leaders are born. Master Tony Perkins, in cooperation with Eagle Academy of Martial Arts, employs his 30 years of teaching experience to create a safe, fun and enriching experience for students of all ages. Participants will learn the dynamic punches and kicks of the Korean art of Tang Soo Do, along with the practical self-defense applications of Hapkido. Classes are designed to instill confidence, promote self-discipline and improve physical fitness and concentration of students at any ability level. Uniforms and belt ranking are optional. COMMUNITY RECREATION BUILDING, 320 E. WILDWOOD AVE, VILLA PARK Little Champions Training designed for our youngest martial artists of all ranks. Through the use of soft targets, focused games and obstacle courses, students will learn the basic stances, punches, kicks and blocks used in the Martial Arts. In addition, they will improve their gross motor skills, balance and coordination. Emphasized throughout the lessons are the essential tenets of concentration, respect and self-control. AGES: 4-5 MAE00-30 Th 6-6:45 pm Young Leaders -Level I: (New and returning Leaders White thru 1/2 Orange belt) Training designed for our young leaders (new or returning) from white belts to halforange belts. A high energy class focused on the basic skills of kicking, punching, blocking, jumping and falling. Martial Arts drills challenge students to improve their timing, balance, coordination, strength and flexibility. Emphasized throughout the lessons are the essential tenets of concentration, respect, perseverance and self-control. MAY00-31 M (NO CLASS 3/26, 5/28) 6:30-7:15 pm Mar 12-Jun 4 Advanced training provided to returning students who have earned a yellow belt or higher rank. This fast paced program is designed to move beyond basic skills to practical application of techniques. Classes include targeting, one-on-one self-defense skills and sparring drills. MAY01-31 Th 7-7:45 pm Advanced training provided to returning kids who hold the rank of orange/green through brown belt. This program takes a youth centered approach and is designed for the intermediate belts focusing on rank required skills and techniques. Classes include basic and advanced kicks, punches, targeting, self-defense skills and one-on-one sparring drills. MAY02-31 Th 7-7:45 pm Adult/Group: (All Ranks) This class is open to all students age 13 and over (and advanced youth with consent of the instructor). High energy classes combine, dynamic kicking and punching drills, joint locks and escapes, sparring and traditional weaponry as appropriate to the student s rank. Emphasis is placed on physical fitness, practical self-defense and martial arts etiquette and philosophy. All lessons are tailored to student s age, experience level and physical abilities. AGES: 13 and older $89 (NO CLASS 3/22, 3/26, 5/28) MAA00-31 M MAA00-32 Th 24 7:30-8:30 pm 8-9 pm Mar 12-Jun 4 Prepare for the upcoming baseball and softball seasons. Advanced, intermediate and beginner hitters can all benefit from our step-by-step approach to learning and swing analysis. Pitchers work on the form needed to increase the speed of the fastball and protect their throwing arm. Boys learn the rocker step for pitching as well as various age appropriate grips. Girls learn the windmill form of pitching and different grips. Catchers are taught how to help get strike calls for their team. Fielding pop-ups, balls in the dirt and bunts with the proper form can catch any coach s attention. Bring a mitt, bat and labeled water bottle. AGES: 7-12 ATY36-30 $48 ATY36-31 $60 -F 2-4 pm 3 classes M-Th 5-7:30 pm 4 classes VILLA PARK Parks and Recreation 630.834.8970 Mar 26-29 Soccer Skills Clinic Get ready for the upcoming soccer season. Participants will learn age appropriate drills in a fun environment. Dribbling, passing, shooting and other offensive and defensive techniques will be covered. Games will be played to enhance the skills that are being taught. Each participant should wear shin guards and bring a labeled water bottle. Intermediate/Advanced Youth: (Orange/Green thru Brown belt) Hitting & Pitcher/Catcher Skills Clinic Young Leaders-Level II: (Yellow thru Orange belt) SportsKids, Inc. Winter & Spring Clinics ATY37-30 $48 ATY37-31 $60 -F 4-6 pm 3 classes M-Th 2-3:30 pm 4 classes Mar 26-29 Basketball Skills Clinic Participants will work on the skills of dribbling, passing, shooting and rebounding. We will spend time learning the proper mechanics to further develop jump shots, shots off the glass, lay-ups, passes, proper defensive stance and techniques. Participants will have the opportunity to enhance their individual skills as well as become effective team players through daily drills and scrimmages. Bring a labeled water bottle. $48 3 CLASSES ATY31-30 -F 6-8 pm
Volleyball Skills Clinic This clinic is a must for players of all skill levels trying to improve on the fundamentals or learn the game for the first time. We will assist players with their skills and knowledge of passing, serving, defense, setting, blocking and hitting. Players will also work on technique, set location, play sets, footwork and overall knowledge of the game. They will learn offensive and defensive systems through team drills and game play aimed at developing the whole player as well as learning teamwork and sportsmanship. Each participant should bring a water bottle. AGES: 8-13 $60 ATY36-30 M-Th 7:30-9 pm Mar 26-29 Youth Volleyball Winter Camp Trish Linnig molinski, Director of Lions West Volleyball Program, will focus on volleyball skills and techniques. Invite friends and bring your team! $55 3 CLASSES GRADES: 4-6 ATY10-30 -Th 8:30-10 am GRADES: 7-8 ATY10-31 -Th 10 am-12 pm Adult Leagues ALL ADULT LEAGUE PARTICIPANTS MUST BE OVER THE AGE OF 18 Men s 16 Softball League ATA04-30 Team registration deadline is esday, April 3 Team registration fee: 9 12 game season and $850 in awards Captain s meeting is Thursday, April 5 at 6:30 pm Friday night games at Lions Park start April 13 Co-Rec 14 Softball League ATA05-30 Team registration deadline is esday, May 8 Team registration fee: $520 8 game season and $450 in awards Captain s meeting is Thursday, May 10 at 6 pm Wednesday night games at Lions Park start May 18 Men s Under 30 16 Softball League ATA02-30 Team registration deadline is esday, May 8 Team registration fee: $585 9 game season and $600 in awards Captain s meeting is Thursday, May 10 at 7 pm Thursday night games at Lions Park start May 17 Fencing En Garde! Fencing is an excellent exercise and ideal for all ages. This class offers a basic understanding of attack and defense along with conditioning, instruction and actual bout time. Please wear comfortable clothing and athletic shoes. All equipment is provided. Classes are offered in cooperation with the Lombard Park District. AGES: 8 and older SUNSET KNOLLS RECREATION CENTER, 820 S. FINLEY RD., LOMBARD BEGINNER (NO CLASS 5/26) ATY11-31 11:30 am-12:30 pm Jan 6-Feb 10 $65 6 classes ATY11-32 11:30 am-12:30 pm $65 ATY11-33 11:30 am-12:30 pm Mar 31-May 5 $65 6 classes ATY11-34 11:30 am-12:30 pm May 12-Jun 16 $65 ADVANCED (NO CLASS 5/26) ATY11-35 10:30-11:30 am Jan 7-Feb 11 $65 6 classes ATY11-36 10:30-11:30 am $65 ATY11-37 10:30-11:30 am Mar 31-May 5 $65 6 classes ATY11-38 10:30-11:30 am May 12-Jun 16 $65 EXTRA ADVANCED (NO CLASS 5/26) ATY11-39 9:30-10:30 am Jan 6-Feb 10 $36 6 classes ATY11-300 9:30-10:30 am $36 ATY11-301 9:30-10:30 am Mar 31-May 5 $36 6 classes ATY11-302 9:30-10:30 am May 12-Jun 16 $36 FAMILY OPEN GYM JACKSON MIDDLE SCHOOL MONDAY NIGHTS FROM 7-8:30 PM Jan 22, 29 Feb 5, 12, 26 Mar 5, 12, 19 Apr 9, 16, 23, 30 $7 cash per family group: one or two supervising adults over the age of 21 accompanied by children under the age of 16. $3 cash per individual over the age of 16 Children under the age of 16 cannot participate without an adult over the age of 21 Open Gym will be cancelled if there are no participants by 7:30 pm 25