YOUTH & HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL LEAGUES

Parent Information Meeting

There will be a virtual parent information meeting on Thursday, October 26 from 6:30-7:30pm. Every parent of a child who is registered in the Youth Basketball League should attend this meeting, link will be sent with registration. At this meeting the following areas will be covered: program goals, expected behaviors and responsibilities, and the philosophy of the program.

League Values

• HAVE FUN!

• Skill development.

• Social development – meet new friends and learn how to interact positively with others in a team environment.

• Develop good sportsmanship – positive attitudes and attributes that can be applied to everyday life.

Game Dates

December 2, 2023 – March 2, 2024

First and Second Grade Basketball Leagues

Practices & Games

• Each team will be assigned one 1-hour practice on a week night at area schools. Practice will be held after 6:30 PM

• Practices are assigned based on coach preferences. Please note any days that your child cannot practice on the player information form. Contact the park district for options if there is a conflict with your assigned practice time.

• Practices will begin the week of November 13.

• Each team will play one, 1-hour game per week on Saturdays scheduled within the range of times printed in this brochure. Game schedules will be posted on our website.

High School Basketball House League

In this program, you will have the opportunity to play with and against your friends in a friendly environment. There will be one team practice during the week for one-hour and a one-hour game on Saturday. All players registered will receive equal playing time.

This program is an introductory basketball league. Each session will be 75 minutes each Saturday. There will be a 15-minute practice followed by a game. The games will be 4 quarters, 6 minutes in each quarter. There will be a time-out/substitution after 3 minutes to ensure all kids have equal playing time. The volunteer coaches will be on the court teaching the kids. Emphasis will be on developing skills such as dribbling, shooting and passing. We will also work on teamwork and playing as a team. Teams will be made based on the schools the kids attend. This is not a competitive basketball league. The goal is to teach skills to the kids.

GRADE: 1-2

Youth Basketball League

Boys and Girls will have the opportunity to learn and improve their skills in this program. There will be one team practice during the week for one-hour and a one-hour game on Saturday. All children registered will receive equal playing time. Teams will focus on the fundamentals of basketball including shooting, passing, dribbling, and teamwork.

GRADE: 3-4

No class dates For all Sections 12/23, 12/30, 1/6

Min Max for all Sections is 32/40.

Team Selection

• NO REQUESTS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR ANY GRADE LEVEL.

• Skill evaluations (not try-outs) are run for the purpose of distributing talent as evenly as possible throughout the league.

• As much as we try, this is not a scientific process.

• Every player should attend one of the skill evaluation days

• Every player should attend their skill evaluation time listed on Thursday, November 2 or Saturday, November 4.

• A player information form must be filled out with basketball registration. The form can be downloaded from the park district web site or picked up at the registration desk.

Skill Evaluations (You should attend one evaluation.)

All children in the league must attend skill evaluations. Coaches should be on hand to rate the kids. Times for each league are listed in the general league description. Plan to attend one session.

Saturday, Nov. 4, at Sachs Recreation Center

• 3rd & 4th Grade Girls: 9:00-9:45 AM

• 3rd & 4th Grade Boys: 10:00-10:45 AM

• 5th & 6th Grade Girls: 11-11:45 AM

• 5th & 6th Grade Boys: 12-12:45 PM

• 7th & 8th Grade Boys: 1-1:45 PM

• High School Boys: 2-2:45 PM

Thursday, Nov. 2, at Sachs Recreation Center

• 3rd/4th Grade Girls & Boys: 4 - 4:45 PM

• 5th & 6th Grade Girls: 5:00-5:45 PM

• 5th & 6th Grade Boys: 6:00-6:45 PM

• 7th & 8th Grade Boys: 7 - 7:45 PM

• High School Boys: 8 - 8:45 PM

Coach information Meetings

All meetings will cover league specific information and are at the Sachs Recreation Center. Dates and times are as follows:

Monday, November 6

• 1st/2nd Grade Boys: 6:30 - 7:30 PM

• 3rd/4th Grade Boys: 7:30 - 8:30 PM

Tuesday, November 7

• 1st/2nd Grade Girls: 6:30 - 7:30 PM

• 3rd/4th Grade Girls: 7:30 - 8:30 PM

Wednesday, November 8

• 5th/6th Grade Girls: 6:30 - 7:30 PM

• 5th/6th Grade Boys: 7:30 - 8:30 PM

Thursday, November 9

• 7th/8th Grade Boys: 6:30 - 7:30 PM

• High School Boys: 7:30 - 8:30 PM

League Registration Cut-Off

League Registration will not be accepted after Monday, November 6 at 5:00PM. Any player registering after November 6 will be placed on a wait list and placed, if possible after the team selection process is completed (Friday, November 10).

Volunteer Coaches

Volunteer coaches staff our youth basketball league teams. The basketball program requires a lot of energy from a thoughtful, creative, concerned group of volunteer coaches comprised of parents and other adults who love sports and instructing children. Effective coaches fully support a positive youth sports philosophy in their attitude and behavior at practice, games and events. You help the players learn skills, discuss fair play and most of all, have fun. Look at coaching as an opportunity not only to teach sports skills, but also to achieve something far more significant –helping children reach their full potential.

Interested volunteer coaches, should fill out a Coach Application. Download the application from, deerfieldparks.org, or pick one up at the registration desk at 836 Jewett Park Drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I have to attend the skill evaluation if I have been in the league before?

Everyone in the league should attend the skill evaluation in order to accurately divide up the teams.

Q: Can I be on a team with my Friends?

In the spirit of competition, the park district does not accept friendship requests.

Q: On what days will my child play?

There will be one practice during the week, with a game on Saturday. When signing up you will be asked to fill out a player information sheet which includes days your child is available to best accommodate you.

Q: What should I do if I have a conflict with the practice time?

If you have a conflict with your practice day then you can contact the Athletic Supervisor and request a change to a different practice day.

Q: If I am unable to attend a practice or game who should I contact?

If you are unable to attend a practice or a game, contact the head coach of your team.

Q: If the weather is bad how do I know if the practice/game is on?

If there is bad weather your coach will contact you and let you know if there will be practice. However, you may also call the sports hotline, 847-317-2555.

Q: When will I learn what team my child is on?

You will be contacted by your coach by Friday, November 10

Affiliate Organizations

DEERFIELD YOUTH BASEBALL & SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION (DYBA & DYSBA)

972-795-9206 dyba.com

DEERFIELD YOUTH LACROSSE

847-508-7075 deerfieldyouthlc.com

DEERFIELD AREA YOUTH SOCCER ORGANIZATION

847-571-5267 deerfieldayso.org

PEGASUS FC SOCCER

224-415-1960 pegasusfc.org

MEN’S ADULT SOCCER (40 & OVER)

847-334-8811

YOUNG WARRIORS

YOUTH FOOTBALL

847-948-0927 youngwarriorsfootball.com

Sponsored Programs

COHO SWIM CLUB

847-965-0650 teamunify.com

DEERFIELD FAMILY THEATER

847-572-2629 deerfieldtheater.com

THEATER D

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NORTHERN SUBURBAN SPECIAL RECREATION ASSOCIATION (NSSRA)

provides and facilitates year-round recreation and leisure opportunities for children, teens and adults with disabilities who live in 13 northern suburban communities including Deerfield.

Serving approximately 1,800 individuals with disabilities, NSSRA participants range in age from preschoolers, youth and teens through young adults, adults and seniors. NSSRA has nearly 500 recreation, spor t, cultural and social offerings available throughout the year, creating new experiences, opportunities for skill development, leisure time, and most importantly, friendship.

NSSRA’s Inclusion support option provides individuals with disabilities the opportunity to enjoy full participation in partner agency programs while receiving the individualized one-on-one support they need to succeed. Through its programs and services, NSSRA removes the barriers that might prevent an individual with disabilities from full participation in the fun and richness of experience that life has to offer. For information on Inclusion services or to make arrangements for accommodation, contact Deerfield’s NSSRA Inclusion Liaison, Laura McCarty, at 847-572-2615 or laura@deerfieldparks.org or visit nssra.org

General Information for Swim Lessons

The Illinois Department of Public Health requires that all children who are not toilet trained must wear swim diapers and tight fitting rubber/vinyl pants under swim suits. This rule will be strictly enforced. For more information contact Jeffrey Napolski at 847-572-2626 or jeffn@deerfieldparks.org

SRC Swim Parent/Tot

Join fun and effective swim games and songs designed to engage and excite your infant or toddler. This class gives parents tools to improve their little one’s joy and skills in the water. Learn how to hold a child for different glides, go underwater, pass and jump in. We’ll use games, songs and guided activities to have fun while learning.

Location: Sachs Recreation Ctr Age: 6 mo-3 yrs

Instructor: Staff - TBA Min/Max: 4/8

Enroll by full session:

SRC Open Swim Lessons

Open to all levels. Swimmers will be placed in like skill-level groups on the first lesson. Each class will work on the four key strokes in swimming, as well as water skills like going underwater, blowing bubbles, floats, glides and diving for objects.

Location: Sachs Recreation Ctr Age: 3+

Instructor: Staff - TBA Min/Max: 4/8

ENROLL BY FULL SESSION

Advanced Swim Lessons

Thinking about COHO Swim Club? Want more advanced skill work to prepare for a competitive swim team? These lessons will use similar instruction as the swim team to teach freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly. Appropriate to swimmers that are comfortable in water without an instructor and have a basic understanding of gliding. Swimmers will follow fun and effective skill progressions mixed with exciting challenges to improve their tryout chances.

Location: Sachs Recreation Ctr Age: 5+

Instructor: Staff - TBA Min/Max: 4/8

ENROLL BY FULL SESSION:

ENROLL BY DAY

Register for only the days you’re able to attend (no refunds)

Date

ENROLL BY DAY

Register for only the days you’re able to attend (no refunds)

Coho Swim Club

The COHO Swim Club is a developmental and competitive swimming club. New swimmers must schedule a tryout before registering.

Visit the COHO website for more information or click or scan on the QR codes below.

Coho Staff: Nancy Reese - nancy@teamcoho.org

Steve Frye - steve@teamcoho.org

Additional Fees

The Deerfield Park District Program fee includes a COHO Club Fee payment of $30.00 per swimmer, which covers dual meet entry fees, a team t-shirt and team swim cap. Fees for all other meets will be billed directly through family Team Unify accounts. Since COHO is a USA Swimming chartered club, all swimmers must become members of USA Swimming. This requires an $87.00 annual membership payment directly to USA Swimming. Once you have registered for COHO you will be sent a link and instructions to complete this step. Note: Masters do not pay the COHO Club Fee or the USA Swimming membership fee.

Residency Note

All District 109, 112 & 113 Residents are considered “residents” for the COHO program.

Developmental Program

Our Developmental Program (Minnows and Sharks) is designed to bridge the gap between swim lessons and competitive swimming. This program focuses on introductory concepts in streamlining, posture, line, balance, breathing, and improving body awareness in the water. Emphasis is placed on learning basic competitive skills, developing positive self-esteem, making friends, and having fun!

COHO Minnows

Our Developmental Program (Minnows & Sharks) is designed to bridge the gap between swim lessons and competitive swimming. Emphasis is placed on learning basic competitive skills, improving body awareness in the water, developing positive self-esteem, making friends, and having fun! Practices are at the Sachs Recreation Center.

Location: Sachs Recreation Ctr Age: 7-9

Instructor: Staff - TBA Min/Max: 0/20 Activity-Sect.

COHO Sharks

Location: Sachs Recreation Ctr

10-12

Min/Max: 0/20 Activity-Sect.

Instructor: Staff - TBA

Age Group Program

Within our Age Group Program, we offer 3 levels for swimmers ages 10 and under and 3 levels for swimmers ages 11 and over. In both age groups these levels are White, Blue and Red. In the White levels, swimmers will learn the technical aspects of all four of the competitive strokes, be introduced to training concepts, and develop skills needed for competition. In the more advanced Blue and Red levels, swimmers will build upon elements previously learned; continuing to improve technique, expanding on knowledge of training concepts, and refining skills for competition. Swimmers must follow the practice schedule for their assigned group. All practices are at Deerfield High School; Friday & Saturday practices are TBD depending on DHS events.

COHO Senior Program

COHO 10 & Unders

Location: Deerfield HS Age: 10 & U

Instructor: Staff - Reese

COHO 11 & Overs

Our Senior Program is designed to incorporate the training needs of all high school age swimmers. There are 2 groups within the Senior Program (Silver & Gold) and swimmers must adhere to the practice standards and schedule for their assigned group. Both groups will have in-water and dryland workouts, and swimmer progression will be a major theme. Technical skills, race strategy, goal setting, time management and mental and physical health will be targeted lessons throughout each season. Please refer to the COHO website for the standards and requirements for each group. The Head Senior Coach will have the final say on group placements. Silver is designed to incorporate the training needs of all high school and pre-high school swimmers preparing to swim in high school or wanting to stay fit in the water. Gold is our highest training level and with that comes standards and requirements to be invited into the group. Gold swimmers will practice advanced stroke mechanics and race strategy to prepare them for the highest competitive levels of the sport.

Location: Deerfield HS Age: 14-18

Instructor: Staff - Frye Min/Max: 0/15-per section

COHO Masters Program

For individuals 18 and older, COHO offers a Master swimming program. Practices are run by a coach and designed for all levels. Masters do not need to pay the USA Swimming membership fee or the COHO club fee. Practices are at Deerfield High School on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00-8:30pm and Sundays from 8:00-9:30am. You may register to participate up to 3 times per week (Section 01), up to 2 times per week (Section 02) or 1 time per week (Section 03). No further pro-rating is available besides the 1,2,3 day per week options.

Location: Deerfield HS

Instructor: Staff - TBA

Age: 18+

Min/Max: 0/15-per section

Activity-Sect. Date (#wks) Days R/NR

Deerfield Golf Club

1201 SAUNDERS ROAD RIVERWOODS, IL 60015 | 847-945-8333

Facility Features

• 18-hole Golf Course

• GPS enabled Golf Carts

• State of the Art Learning Center

• Grass Driving Range

• 2 Large Putting Greens

• 2 Chipping Greens

• Practice Bunker

• PGA Staffed Golf Shop

• Weekend Permanent Tee Times Available

• Professional Club Fitting

• League Opportunities

• Seasonal Pass Options to Fit Any Golfer’s Needs

2024 Weekend Permanent Tee Time Lottery

During the regular golf season, there are times available each Saturday and Sunday for permanent tee time groups starting at 5:50 am until 8:50 am. Regularly scheduled Permanent Starting Times begin April 20 and 21 and end October 5 and 6. (25 Weeks) Permanent tee time applications for the 2024 season and a $80/100 R/NR per person starting time application fee must be submitted to the golf course PRIOR to December 3, 2023 for the 2024 season. Applications are being accepted during regular business hours at the golf course, or applications can be sent via email to jason@dfpd.org with payment being made online at deerfieldgolf.org. There will be a virtual Saturday lottery draw for all existing 2023 permanent tee-time groups at approximately 6:45 pm on December 5 followed by a second draw at 7:10 pm for Sunday groups. This night’s virtual lottery draw is only for existing 2023 tee-time groups, any new groups wishing to procure a permanent tee-time spot on either Saturday or Sunday will be contacted for a 2nd virtual draw on a TBD date in December. Following the first lotteries all available tee times are posted on the Deerfield Golf Club website. New Golf Passes and pre-paid tickets for the 2024 season can be purchased at both the golf course and on-line beginning December 1, 2024.

• FORE Restaurant and Bar

• Golf Outing Opportunities

• Family Tees

• Cart Weather Club Protectors

• Mobile App

• Annual Tournaments & Special Events

Jacob Sonders

Jacob has been a dedicated member of the Deerfield Park District team for 11 years. He plays a vital role in maintaining the golf course equipment and carts, ensuring a smooth golfing experience for our patrons. Jacob is also actively involved in the safety committee, prioritizing the wellbeing of our park district community. His passion lies in the golf industry, and he takes pride in contributing to the success of our park district.