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 Lynsey Heathcote at (630) 540-4843 before 1:30pm today. See you there!
Our next Rec Section meeting will be Thursday, September 20 at 11am. We will meet at Wood Dale Park District: 111 East Foster Ave. Wood Dale, IL 60191
Everyone is invited to attend! Lunch will be provided.
Contact Alisa with any questions! 847-781-3631 or akapusinski@heparks.org
Every year members of the Illinois Park and Recreation Association’s Recreation and Facility Management Sections work together in providing recreation professionals with a two-day educational and networking opportunity. Workshop presenters are leaders in the recreation field providing sessions that will catch the interest of students and new and seasoned professionals.
This year’s Supervisor Symposium will be held on October 10 and 11 at the Wheaton Park District Community Center. Over the two days there will be 19 different topics to choose from. Also included are a keynote speaker, facility tour and lunch each day. Every registrant will receive a binder that includes information from every session!
Click here to view a detailed brochure of the symposium and to register. We look forward to seeing you at the 2007 Supervisor Symposium: Growing Towards Greatness.
Don’t forget to register with your MARC card and save $50.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: September 24, 2007.
For more information contact Jennifer Sweeney, Northfield Park District at 847-446-4428 or Steven Thomas, Clarendon Hills Park District at 630-323-2626.
I could you some help with getting my volleyball leagues off the ground. I would love to know if you guys have any specific areas you hit with your leagues or promotions that you do to get teams signed up. They Just arent coming.
David
“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 deadline.
For More Information Contact Tournament Director: Lynsey Heathcote (630) 540-4843 or lheathcote@bartlettparks.org or visit www.bartlettparks.org to download a registration form.
Look out for tournament t-shirts, concessions, European Sports Soccer Shop, the Chicago Fire Express and much more!
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; youth and adult sports, programs, leagues, camps, clinics, contracted programs, special events and much more! A “seasonal” agenda will be set each month to discuss upcoming activities.
Share your successes, learn more, ask questions, find out what others are doing, pass on and pick up new information.
For more information please contact:
Lynsey Heathcote at (630) 540-4843 or lheathcote@bartlettparks.org or
Dan Peboontom at (630) 353-3344 or dpeboontom@woodridgeparks.org
Waking up at 4:45 a.m., packing up your tent, sleeping bag and sunblock, driving 3 plus hours just to canoe 21 miles in two days - to some, this might sound rather frightening. For the IPRA Teen Committee it is another successful teen event to add to our books. On August 8-9th, over 80 staff and participants took on the mighty Wisconsin River. After canoeing 2 hours, we “beached” our boats, grabbed lunch, did a little swimming, then back to the waters we went. Some boats were humming tunes and singing, others were soaking all passing boats with water guns. At 5:30 p.m. we were back to the sand and ready to set up our camp for the evening. After enjoying a wonderful spaghetti, salad and garlic bread dinner - we got the campfire ready for S’MORES. All participants sat around the campfire telling stories and jokes while the supervisors scrambled around for their sunblock and energy drinks!
Day two - packing up camp was a breeze. Kids were re-energized and ready to complete our final 3 miles.
A very special thanks to Alan Dunker of the Woodstock Parks and Recreation Department, Sara Kelly of the Cary Park District and Connie Cooke of the Crystal Lake Park District. Your help with shopping, cooking and menu planning was greatly appreciated.
Also a thank you to all supervisors who ventured with us on this event: Eric Gooseman - Woodstock Parks and Recreation Department, Stacey Fedyski - Geneva Park District, Bradley Cripe - Roselle Park District, Joe Doyle - Warren Township, Brett Lind - City of Elgin, Bobbi Nance - Oak Park Park District, Eileen Barnes - Palos Parks and Recreation Department, and Scott Tieney and Jane Benedict - Palos Heights Parks and Recreation Department. Your participation was a big part of our events success as well.
The fourth annual Camp Counselors Challenge was held on Sat. June 30 at the Bensenville Park District. The weather cooperated very well for the six teams that showed their team spirit as they competed in various challenges. In addition, participants were allowed to be creative and learn both safety and team-building skills.
There were six teams that participated in this year’s event:
The teams participated in six challenges:
Congratulations to the winning teams! Gurnee finished first, Crystal Lake and Wooddale tied for second, and Roselle won the spirit award.
First and second place winners won backpacks donated by PDRMA that were filled with gift cards and other giveaways donated by various districts. Thank you to the Crystal Lake Park District, River Trails Park District and the Oswegoland Park District for the donations.
We hope see more Districts out next year for our 5th Camp Counselor’s Challenge.
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 states and Canada competed in this North American final. The Illinois contigent had a great time and all the athletes did a great job in their events. The results were as follows:
Olivia Malone Girls 9-10 50 Meter Dash 6th Place
(Time 8.69 sec.) Plainfield
Brooke Wolfe Girls 11-12 800 Meter Run 4th Place
(Time 2 min. 32.13 sec.) Mt. Prospect
Tiera Townsend Girls 9-10 Standing Long Jump 5th Place
(Distance 6’ 6.25”) Chicago
Jared Jubert Boys 9-10 50 Meter Dash 2nd Place
(Time 7.84 sec.) Matteson
Dominic Christian 9-10 Boys 200 Meter Dash 4th Place
(Time 30.81 sec.) Calumet City
Tim Johnson 9-10 Boys Standing Long Jump 7th Place
(Distance 6’ 6.75”) Chicago
Hundreds of athletes throughout the state competed in local meets for the opportunity to participate in the State Finals. 678 atheltes competed in the State Finals at Plainfield South High School on July 7 that qualified from a total of 19 different regional meets (State Meet results).
Congratulations to the athletes, and thank you to the Hershey Corportation, Ryan Sparrow, volunteers, coaches and parents that made it possible for all of the athletes to compete this year!
Join us for the next Rec Section Board meeting! Thursday, July 19 at 11am at Rolling Meadows Park District. Lunch will be provided!