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Youth Sports and Leagues
Hot Shots Basketball Clinic Level I
Develop early basketball skills such as shooting, dribbling and passing along with the basic rules of the game. Each class includes instruction as well as structured games.
PROGRAM: 548
DAY: Thursday
Session 1: February 11-March 25 (7 weeks)
Session 2: April 8-May 27 (8 weeks)
TIME: 4-5 pm
AGE: 5-7 year olds
LOCATION: Dee Park Recreation Center
FEE: $65 Session 1
$75 Session 2
MIN/MAX: 5/15
Hot Shots Basketball Clinic Level II
Players take their current skills and work them into offensive points of the game. Participants are introduced to defense and concepts such as 'zone' and 'man to man' defense. Players will improve their shot by improving skills to be more effective from further away from the basket.
PROGRAM: 548
DAY: Thursday
Session 1: February 11-March 25 (7 weeks)
Session 2: April 8-May 27 (8 weeks)
TIME: 5-6 pm
AGE: 7-10 year olds
LOCATION: Dee Park Recreation Center
FEE: $65 Session 1
$75 Session 2
MIN/MAX: 5/15
Hot Shots Soccer Skills Clinic 101
Children are introduced to the fundamentals of soccer tactics such as passing the ball, attack, ‘attack & defense’ moves, keeping the ball away from and taking the ball from the opposing team. Physical endurance and fitness are emphasized.
The focus starts to change at this level from simple games to competitive games.
PROGRAM: 548
DAY: Tuesday
Session 1: February 9-March 23 (7 weeks)
Session 2: April 6-May 25 (8 weeks)
TIME: 5-6 pm
AGE: 6-9 year olds
LOCATION: Dee Park Recreation Center
FEE: $65 Session 1
$75 Session 2
MIN/MAX: 5/15
Hot Shots T-Ball Skills Clinic
This introductory T-Ball program is perfect for the child who wants to have fun, make new friends and be introduced to baseball. Participants enjoy learning baseball skills including offense & defense as well as the rules of the game. Teamwork is stressed, not competition. Bring a glove. (6weeks)
PROGRAM: 548
DAY: Saturday
DATE: May 8-June 19
(no class 5/29)
AGE/TIME: 3-4 years; 9:15 -10 am
5-7 years; 10-10:45 am
LOCATION: Dee Park
FEE: $55
MIN/MAX: 5/25
Hot Shots Baseball Hitting Clinic
This program allows players to better understand the mechanics of hitting and to improve their swing. Instruction includes techniques for better hitting and body positioning. Participants should bring their own bat & glove.
PROGRAM: 548
DAY: Saturday
DATE: March 20 & 27
AGE/TIME: 8-11 years; 10-11 am
12-14 years; 12-1 pm
LOCATION: Feldman Recreation Center
FEE: $45 per clinic/$75 for both hitting & pitching clinics
MIN/MAX: 5/25
Hot Shots Baseball Pitching Clinic
This program includes the following aspects of pitching: body positioning & alignment, throwing drills, stride drills, power drills, live pitching, arm care & pitching strategies. Participants should bring their own glove and bat.
PROGRAM: 548
DAY: Saturday
DATE: March 20 & 27
AGE/TIME: 8-11 years; 9-10 am
12-14 years; 11-12 pm
LOCATION: Feldman Recreation Center
FEE: $45 per clinic/$75 for both hitting & pitching clinics
MIN/MAX: 5/25
Youth Soccer League
Participants learn the basic fundamentals of soccer such as dribbling, trapping, passing and shooting and then participate in games on Saturdays. Practices will be held during the week at Dee Park. All participants must supply their own shorts, shoes and required shin guards. Register by March 1 as this program fills up quickly! Practices begin March 8.
PROGRAM: 513
DATE: March 8-May 15 (Spring)
September 13-October 23 (Fall)
GAMES BEGIN: April 3
DAY: Saturday
TIME: 10:30am-4:30pm
LOCATION: Prairie Lakes Park (all games)
FEE: $60
MIN/MAX: 13/15 per level
*Grades 4-5 & 6-8 are Co-Ed only divisions and must have a minimum of 3 girls per team.
Special Offer: Register for BOTH Spring and Fall Soccer at the same time and pay only $90 for both leagues! (Save $30!)
Central Suburban Youth Flag Football League
The Central Suburban Youth Flag Football League includes the communities of Golf Maine, Skokie, Lincolnwood & Morton Grove. Games are on Saturdays and practices are dependant upon the coaches schedule. Games are played in Skokie, Niles & Morton Grove. Sign up with your friends...no football experience necessary. Reg deadline: Aug 31
PROGRAM: 530
DAY: Saturday
DATE: TBD
TIME: TBD
LOCATION: Games are played in Skokie, Niles & Morton Grove
FEE: TBD
MIN/MAX: 12/15 per level
6th-8th Grade Coed Summer Basketball League
Season consists of practices and games & begins in June. A clinic will be held on Friday, June 18 at 6 pm. You must attend the clinic to participate in the league.
PROGRAM: 509
DAY: Friday and/or Sunday
DATE: June-August
TIME: Fri- 6-9 pm & Sun-12-3 pm
GRADE: 6th-8th
LOCATION: Feldman Recreation Center
FEE: $80
MIN/MAX: 4/10 teams
CLINIC: Friday, June 18,6-7 pm; This is a MANDATORY clinic and league meeting.
Youth Tennis
This is the perfect class for the ‘budding’ tennis star! Participants will learn correct grip, proper form, basic strokes & rules of the game in an energetic environment.
PROGRAM: 508
DAY: Saturday
Session 1: May 1-June 12 (6 weeks)
(no class 5/29)
Session 2: June 19-July 31 (6 weeks)
(no class 7/3)
Age: Time:
5-6 yrs 10-11 am
7-9 yrs 11-12 pm
10-12 yrs 12-1 pm
LOCATION: Dee Park
FEE: $55
MIN/MAX: 4/8 teams
Youth Open Gym
Here's your chance to improve your basketball, volleyball, ping-pong and/or foosball skills. Bring your friends and start a pick up game in any of these areas. NO Thursday open gym.
PROGRAM: 505
GRADE: DAY: TIME:
4th-12th Mon/Wed/Fri 3:30-5:15 pm
Sat 9 am-1:00 pm
LOCATION: Feldman Recreation Center
FEE: $2 per time
Cheerleading I (OTG) 
Learn the basics of cheerleading in a fun & engaging atmosphere. Skills include cheers, jumps & tumbling with an emphasis on teamwork. There will be a session ending recital.
PROGRAM: 540
DAY: Saturday
Session 1: January 9-February 13 (6 weeks)
Session 2: February 20-March 27 (6 weeks)
TIME: 1-2pm
GRADE: 1st-3rd
LOCATION: Feldman Recreation Center
FEE: $70
MIN/MAX: 10/25
Cheerleading II (OTG)
Learn the fundamentals of cheerleading from coaches who have excelled at the collegiate & professional level. Skills prepare participants for junior high and high school. An emphasis on teamwork is stressed. There will be a session ending recital.
PROGRAM: 540
DAY: Saturday
Session 1: January 9-February 13 (6 weeks)
Session 2: February 20-March 27 (6 weeks)
TIME: 2-3pm
GRADE: 4th-8th
LOCATION: Feldman Recreation Center
FEE: $70
MIN/MAX: 10/25
Baseball - 7-12 Year Olds - A & AA
All participants must bring their own glove. Hats & uniforms will be supplied. Games will be played on Saturdays & at least one game during the week. There is a mandatory clinic for AA at Dee Park. Sign up early before all the spots are filled! Registration deadline: May 3.PROGRAM: 504
DATE: May 8-July 2
Clinic Date: Saturday, April 24
11 am ‘AA’ - only!
Practice Begins: Week of May 3
‘A’ (Rookies) ‘AA’
7-9 yrs 10-12 yrs
$80 $90
Games begin: Week of May 17
AAA Baseball - 13-15 Year Olds Traveling Spring Baseball
This traveling all-star team is for 13 -15 year olds. Interested participants must attend a 2-day tryout. Refunds will be issued to those not selected. The team participates in a league with other area teams and travels to different local sites. Space is limited to 14 players. You must be registered to tryout.PROGRAM: 504
TRYOUTS: Sat, March 6 & 13 at Feldman Rec Center
TIME: 1:00 pm (try-outs)
FEE: $120 + $40 Jersey Fee
LOCATION: Dee Park (practices & home games)
MIN/MAX: 11/14 per team
AAA - 2nd Season Summer Baseball
This league is an extension of the spring traveling league geared at preparing ‘AA’ & ‘AAA’ for playing at the skill level of theregular travel league. The season is much shorter in terms of games played.
PROGRAM: 504
DATE: Games begin the week of July 19
TIME: 10 am-2 pm
AGE: 12-15 year olds
FEE: $60
LOCATION: Dee Park (practices & home games)