Upcoming Youth Athletic Programs @ Frankfort Park District

YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUES
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 24th Based on Availability (Spaces Limited)
For registration information call the Frankfort Park District office at (815) 469-9400.
Tuesdays or Thurdays and Saturdays, December 9 - March 14, 2015 at Hickory Creek, Chelsea, Grand Prairie or Founders Community Center (Time to be announced). The Youth Basketball League is for boys and girls entering 3rd-8th grades. The league is designed for participants to utilize fundamental skills of basketball in game situations. A volunteer head coach, who will provide instruction on basketball fundamentals, in a positive and fun environment, will direct each team. The head coach, staff and referees will be reinforcing the skills that have been taught or are being developed during practice. In addition to the focus on basketball skills, the program offers children the opportunity to interact with both peers and coaches, learn good sportsmanship and learn how to work as part of a team. Players will have one practice and one game per week. Practices will be held on Tuesday or Thursday evenings and games will be held on Saturdays. The locations of these events will take place is Hickory Creek Jr. High, Chelsea Intermediate School and Grand Prairie School. *Team rosters, practice and game schedules and rules for the league will be available to the Head Coach Only on or after December 2nd and will be distributed at an Informational Coaches Meeting to be determined by the Frankfort Park District. The Coach will then contact the players about the first practice. The park district, as well as the head coaches, strongly believe in equal participation so all participants will play at least half of each game. VOLUNTEER PARENT COACHES are needed to ensure the success of this program. If you are interested, please let the Park District know at the time of registration. For registration information call the Frankfort Park District office at (815) 469-9400. Fee: $119/NR $124 ($5 off additional Siblings)

LITTLE DRIBBLERS BASKETBALL
Saturday, January 10 - February 7 at the Founders Community Center. This program is designed to be instructional with an emphasis placed on learning the fundamental skills of basketball in a fun and entertaining environment. There will be group instruction on dribbling, passing, shooting and defense with special contests and a personalized award. You won’t want to miss a second of this class! This program will assure to get your son/daughter ready for the Frankfort 3rd/4th grade basketball league. Instructor: Scott Tierney Fee: $39/NR $44
Age: 1st Grade Boys/Girls
Time: 9:00 - 10:00 am
Age: 2nd Grade Boys/Girls
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 am

CHICAGO WHITE SOX HITTING & PITCHING CLUB
Monday, November 3 - December 1 (No Class November 24) at Grand Prairie School (north entrance door #10). Just because your season is over, doesn’t mean you should stop training. In this 4-week class, led by Elite Academy instructors, players will learn the same absolutes the White Sox players do. Get ready to be challenged! The White Sox Hitting & Pitching Club will cover the absolutes of Hitting and Pitching as taught to the White Sox players by pitching coach Don Cooper and hitting coach Jeff Manto. The first two days of the Club will focus on hitting and the last two days will focus on pitching. Go beyond what you’re used to and get ready to be challenged. (All clubs are open to both boys and girls)
Age/Time: 6-8/4:30 - 5:45 pm
Age/Time: 9-11/5:45 - 7:00 pm
Fee: $106/session

For additional information please contact the Frankfort Park District office at 815-469-9400 or www.frankfortparks.org