120233 - 5TH & 6TH/7TH BASKETBALL LEAGUES

120250 - TRAVEL BASKETBALL-WINTER

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Initial Fee of $740 ($750 team fee less $10 tryout fee) (plus uniform cost (if needed) and end-of-season expense adjustment, if applicable*).

PROGRAM CONSENT FORM
By registering online, I acknowledge that I understand that my child will be participating in the Western Springs Blazers/Wildcats Traveling Basketball Program. I give permission for my child to participate as outlined below. *I also acknowledge that additional fees may be owed for my child's team at the completion of the season.

MEDICAL INFORMATION/CONSENT
Safety is a key concern in any athletic endeavor. Your child will be participating in many basketball practices and games during the next few months. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THERE IS INHERENT RISK OF INJURY PLAYING BASKETBALL. If you believe this activity could endanger your child, please do not sign up or drop him/her from this program. Also, please make sure your child has had a physical checkup from his/her doctor and is physically able to participate in this strenuous activity.

THE VILLAGE OF WESTERN SPRINGS AND THE RECREATION DEPT. CARRY NO MEDICAL INSURANCE FOR ANY INJURIES SUSTAINED IN THIS ACTIVITY AND ASSUMES NO LIABILITIES FOR PERSONAL INJURIES OR FOR LOSS OF PERSONAL PROPERTY WHILE ATTENDING AND PARTICIPATING IN ANY PRACTICE OR HOME/AWAY BASKETBALL GAMES. A PARTICIPANT'S FAMILY'S MEDICAL INSURANCE POLICY MUST COVER ANY AND ALL MEDICAL COSTS INCURRED IF INJURIES ARE SUSTAINED.

Finally, due to the nature of a traveling team, the players will be playing games in other communities. If an EMERGENCY SITUATION arises involving your child, we will take quick action. The coach will make every effort to contact a child's parents, but failing to reach you, he/she will exercise his/her best judgement including making a decision to contact 911 services for assistance. The MEDICAL INFORMATION and CONSENT you provide will be with the coach during the season. If there are any questions or concerns about these items, please contact Tracy Alden at 708-246-9070 x425.
You must have been invited to join your team to register for Travel Basketball. Full payment is due at registration.

Try outs are listed below under separate code numbers. Tryout fee is $10 (applied to team fee if child makes the team).

120251 - Travel Basketball Uniforms

120252 - TRAVEL BASKETBALL SPIRIT WEAR

120262 - NERF FOOTBALL

"Tackle" the fun with this instructional, non-contact class. Using mini-sized footballs along with the introduction of flags, learn the skills to get started in football along with the core skills of passing, catching, kicking, rules, and basic positions on the field. Games will be played at the end of each class.

120272 - CHRISTOPHER SPARTZ BASKETBALL

Winter Basketball Clinics
Sign up for Week 1, Week 2 or both Weeks at a discount!
For all of those who players who want to have fun and get better in the process, this is the camp for you. Christopher Spartz Basketball trainers are dedicated to teaching your child correct basketball techniques. Shooting mechanics, dribbling skills, floor awareness and the value of competing (specifically designed to transfer learned skills into game situations). The result will be increased skill level, improved confidence and enthusiasm for the game of basketball. Most of all, each child will completely enjoy each day of camp and will feel like they had the chance to learn, develop and compete. Nobody is left out and no potential goes undeveloped.

Ballerz
The Ballerz workouts will be run by CSB elite trainers to ensure that your experience is fun and positive. In these formative years it is extremely imperative that your child receives the best teachers and learn the proper funda-mentals to excel quicker. The sooner they see the gains, the more fun they have. Our points of emphasis will be: Fundamentals 101; how to have fun playing the game; how to create great habits; sportsmanship and game rules.

Lil’ Hoopers
Let the first time your son or daughter pick up a basketball be with Christopher Spartz Basket-ball’s Lil Hoopers! This program is a great way to get acclimated with the premier basketball program of Western Springs at a young age. Designed for pre-school & kindergarten age children, these 45 minute clinics will provide a comfortable and fun group environment as participants learn the fundamentals of basket-ball. Each session will be overseen and run by a certified Christopher Spartz trainer and focus on learning the game, skill development, and providing a structured, engaging environment to get the children excited about the game of basketball.

120635 - PICKLEBALL-YOUTH

This fun paddle sport combines the many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. The rules for Pickleball are simple and the game is easy for anyone to learn, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for kids to enjoy. Each session will include both instruction and game play.

120637 - TAE KWON DO

Students will learn this Art of Self Defense. Mr. Bill will assist your child in building confidence, flexibility and self-control, amongst many other life tools. Tae Kwon Do teaches kicks, strikes and blocks for both self-defense and offense. A physical fitness class which also develops sense of confidence and focus. Returning students may qualify for their next belt/rank.

120639 - CHEERLEADING

For the child who dreams of being on the cheerleading squad! Experienced coaches will focus on the sport by teaching cheerleading skills that are fun, safe and fundamental. Program also includes drills to enhance cheerleading techniques, body balance movements, timing, rhythm, pompom bebop dance, jumps, stunts, cheers, rah-rah awareness and sportsmanship. The last day of class features a competitive cheer challenge contest.

120646 - KIDS FIRST SPORTS

Kids First Baseball
This program prepares and challenges all players through fun and competitive baseball drills and games that will maximum player potential. Players will be taught position training, batting, fielding, pitching, base running, throwing, and sportsmanship through proven baseball techniques.

Badminton
This camp will teach the participants preparation training such as handgrips, racket positioning, serving, plus spiking techniques for this fast and quick paced game. You will also be taught body balance, first step directional movements, badminton awareness and sportsmanship.

120650 - CHICAGO WHITE SOX PITCHING

The White Sox Pitching Club will give you a first-hand look at the pitching mechanics that all great pitchers use! Pitching with accuracy, velocity and minimal arm strain is no accident. There is a process that should be followed from the Big Leagues to Little League and is exactly what White Sox players use. The White Sox Pitching Club will teach you that process. Even if pitching isn’t in your plans, throwing correctly is critical to becoming a good baseball player. Get on the mound and get on the right track with the White Sox Pitching Club.

120651 - CHICAGO BULLS/SOX

School Holidays - MLK, Jr. Day (January 21) and Presidents Day (February 18-Code 220651 D, E, F)
Work on your game during your day off school! Whether you are a rookie or all-star, this camp will help you improve your game. Open to both boys and girls, these camps allow the two-sport athlete the ability to improve their offensive and defensive games in both basketball and baseball before heading back to school. Six hours... quality instruction in two sports...this is truly a one-of-a-kind camp! Please bring a sack lunch for full day camp. Players will be grouped by age and ability level.