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

Join in the 20th year of this popular program where everyone plays. Teams are formed around the neighborhood school (Dist. 101, 106 or St. John of the Cross) with a separate 5th grade league and another with combined 6th & 7th grades for both boys and girls. Games are played Saturdays beginning December 1 and ending in March. The exact schedule will depend upon the number of teams in each league. Practices are determined by the volunteer coach with the cooperation from the schools.

Registration Deadline is November 7, 5:00 pm (late registrations will be put on a waitlist).

VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED for all teams. If you can help, please indicate so when you register. A coaches meeting is set for Wednesday, November 7, 6:30 p.m. and training at a Coach Clinic on Thursday, November 8, 6:45-8:15 pm at the Recreation Center. Contact Tracy Alden for more details: talden@wsprings.com or 708-246-9070 x425.

120250 - TRAVEL BASKETBALL-WINTER

*****PLEASE READ!!!*****

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

520272 - CHRISTOPHER SPARTZ BASKETBALL

LIL' HOOPERS
Let the first time your son or daughter pick up a basketball be with Christopher Spartz Basketball’s Lil Hoopers! This 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 classes will provide a comfortable and fun group environment as participants learn the fundamentals of basketball. 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!

FALL BASKETBALL CLINIC
Get in the gym, work on your skills and have some fun tuning up for your winter travel or house league teams. The camp will be run by Christopher Spartz Basketball trainers.

BALLERZ
The Ballerz workouts will be run by Christopher Spartz Basketball elite trainers to ensure that the experience for your developing basketball player is positive and fun. In these formative years, it is extremely imperative that your child receives the best teachers and learn the proper fundamentals in order 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 rules of the game.

FALL ELITE WORKOUTS
3rd-8th Grades: Boys and Girls
High School: Boys Only
This workout sessions were created upon request from our Blazer and Wildcat families. The growth of the players program-wide throughout this winter and spring seasons has been tremendous. We are thrilled that our families wanted more time in the gym with our CSB trainers throughout the summer and fall months.
"The fall is the time where players separate themselves from the pack and fine tune their skills. We want them to have all of the resources and opportunities to do that. More time with your teammates executing more quality reps is what it's all about. The better they become, the more fun they will have."
-Nicholas Frazier (Lead CSB Trainer and Former College All American)
Our goal is to keep your sons’ and daughters’ skills sharp in the offseason and to do it with their teammates and players within the Blazer and Wildcat programs.
Sign up for the entire session or individual days. Free CSB T-shirt on first day of session.

PLAYER APPRECIATION WORKOUTS
FREE!! FREE!! FREE!!
Come join us for a Day of Appreciation for all of our loyal Christopher Spartz Basketball families! Trainers are excited to share and debut a number of brand new drills that will be rolled out this season with both Blazers and Wildcats teams. See what all the excitement is about!!! Workout is free but preregistration is required.

520637 - TAE KWON DO

Learn basic fundamentals of the Korean style art of self-defense including punches, blocks, kicks and single combination defensive and offensive moves. Sweat pants and a t-shirt should be worn to class. Apparel may also be purchased from the instructor.

520644 - SKYHAWKS GOLF

Skyhawks Golf focuses on building young athletes’ confidence through training in proper technique and foundational skills. Golf is a challenging and lifelong sport, so young athletes need proper focus on the essentials of a good swing, putting, and body positioning. Skyhawks has adopted the SNAG (Starting New at Golf) technology to its curriculum. SNAG utilizes a set of equipment designed for beginning golfers, including oversized plastic club heads and mini tennis balls to help build confidence. Holes are constructed with preset tee boxes or launching pads and are finished off with Velcro targets for greens. This program is perfect for developing a love for the game of golf!

520662 - FLAG FOOTBALL

FLAG FOOTBALL
Come play a good old American classic! Not yet old enough for the helmet and pads? We will use junior size footballs and flags just right for grabbing. Enjoy the sport of football in a non-contact environment as we learn how to pass, catch and use teamwork to our advantage.

FLAG FOOTBALL-INSTRUCTION AND GAMES
This class will focus on safety and skills practice for the first two weeks. Players will learn football through fundamentals and experience in-dividual and team competitive drills to develop skills. Beginning in week 3, 55-minute games will be played. Coaches will prepare football plays in huddles, and participants will gain confidence in making plays safely and skillfully. For rain/weather information, call the Park District of Lagrange Park at 708-354-4580.

520668 - FENCING

Want to wield a sword? Learn the basics of attack and defense as well as strategies that create the foundation for fencing. Each class will have instruction and bouting (actual fencing). All equipment provided. This class is for beginners and advanced fencers and is family friendly. Fencing is statistically the most and least injurious sport as reported by the US Olympic Committee! So sign up for this surprisingly fun and memorable sport!

520674 - ARCHERY

Learn the basics of a recurve bow in an extremely safe environment. A nationally recgnized 9-step program is taught. Blunt tipped arrows, bows and targets provided. Technique will be stressed. Games will be played during every class. For rain/weather information, call the Lagrange Park District at 708-352-1762.

570223 - SOCCER & TBALL COMBO WITH PARENT

This class is geared for kids who are full of energy and parents who are looking to introduce their kids to t-ball and soccer. Socialization, teamwork, following directions, key motor skills and having fun will be the focus in this non-competitive environment. There will be a 3 week focus on t-ball and a 3 week focus on soccer.

570227 - LIL PINT HOOPS

Mini basketballs and five-foot hoops make this class the perfect introduction for that future basketball star. By doing simple drills, kids will become familiar with passing, dribbling, shooting and basic rules of the game. Teamwork and good sportsmanship are all stressed through the ‘game’ we play at the end of each class.

570229 - BLUE MOOSE

Now Open for 2nd Graders!

Blue Moose Extra Innings will be a high-energy camp designed to teach basic sports skills and help keep kids active. Extra Innings will be a place where teamwork, respect and fun will be our priority. We will provide a safe environment for your children to develop the fundamental skills for success in team sports and cooperative activities. Blue Moose Sports Camp is dedicated to providing a safe and fun atmosphere for each child to learn new games and meet new friends. "No class dates" are subject to school schedule changes.