Park District Working On Plan For Sports Program Alternatives

MOKENA, IL — As Gov. J.B. Pritzker has shared new guidance and restrictions on youth and adult recreational sports, the Mokena Community Park District said on its Facebook page that it is working on a plan to create alternatives for its affected programs and leagues.

With the new guidance, sports have been broken down by risk level and an associated level of play which allows for different levels of competition. For example, football is considered a higher risk sport which means it can play at level 1, which only allows for no-contact practices and training.

Marketing Coordinator Laurel Welch told Patch that impacted programs include the youth fall soccer league, adult fall leagues and the youth basketball league which starts in the fall.

The guidance will take effect on Aug. 15.

"Our goal is to provide you with a modified program that will still provide your child with the same quality programs as we have in the past," the park district said on its Facebook.

The park district plans to share plans via its social media and website as soon as they are finalized.

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