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Wanted! Teams for All-Star Basketball Tournament!

We are looking to organize an All-Star Basketball Tournament for 5th-6th & 7th-8th grade boys.  Does your agency have a basketball league for these age groups?  Would you be willing to participate in this type of event?  Tournament details are still to be formed based on participation interest.   Please contact Ed Bjes with ideas, questions, [...]

SPRA Athletic Committee Meeting - TODAY at 3pm!

Don’t forget today is SPRA’s first Athletic Committee Meeting, 3pm at Glen Ellyn Park District.  Topic is everything basketball - youth and adult, leagues, camps, clinics, special events.  Come and meet other recreation/athletic professionals - pick up and share new ideas to help your season get off to a great start.  For more information call [...]

Recreational Youth Soccer Tournament

 “Apple Orchard Classic” Recreational Soccer Tournament - Fall 2007 
Hosted by Bartlett Park District
Hurry!  Pass this information onto your teams and have them come and join the fun……
U10, U12 & U14 Girls & Co-Ed Teams Welcome 
October 12th, 13th & 14th, 2007 
$200/per team (3 games guaranteed)
Registration Deadline: September 28th, 2007 
Registration by the deadline does not guarantee entry, some divisions may fill before the [...]

NEW SPRA Athletic Committee Meeting

Wed, Sept. 19th, 2007, 3pm at Glen Ellyn Park District  (First Meeting - Basketball)
Whether you’re new to the recreation field or a seasoned pro this committee is for you!
Come and join us at our NEW monthly meeting to participate in round table discussions on all aspects of the athletic field, including but not limited to; [...]

Illinois Athletes Impress in Hershey PA

( Athletics )

Thousands of athletes competed throughout the country this summer for the opportunity to participate in the National Hershey Track and Field North American Finals on Saturday, August 4.  Six athletes from Illinois traveled with the Illinois State Director Ryan Sparrow from the Channahon Park District to partake in the competition.
According to Ryan, 560 athletes from the 50 [...]