2024-Winter Spring-Guide-Web

Youth SPORTS YOUTH SPORTS

Sports AFFILIATES DOWNERS GROVEYOUTH BASEBALL (DGYB) Traditional recreational focused baseball. All players ages six to 16. Spring, summer and fall leagues. Babe Ruth League plays ages 13 to 16. Chicago White Sox sponsored uniforms. Pre-season indoor camp offering. For information, visit dgyb.org or email info@dgyb.org. PANTHERJUNIOR FOOTBALLAND CHEER ASSOCIATION The Panther Jr. Football and Cheer Association is a program committed to teaching quality football and cheer for the youth of Downers Grove and neighboring communities. For information, call 630.375.7730 or visit pantherjrfootball.org. D.O.L.L.S. - DOWNERS OWN LITTLE LASSIES SOFTBALL The D.O.L.L.S. fast-pitch softball program provides teams for girls from kindergarten to 18 years of age, with levels of play ranging from recreational to highly competitive. It is open to ages 6 to 14 (but not yet entering high school). For information, visit dgdolls.com.

CHICAGO FIRE SPRING SOCCER CAMP Chicago Fire Little Sparks for ages 2 to 5 is an

introduction to a soccer program where children and parents can take their first steps in soccer together! Using the fun of play and imaginative stories, Little Sparks facilitates a child’s physical, mental and social- emotional development through the game of soccer! Little Sparks uses three key principles (experiential play, creative learning, holistic activity) to build an environment for children to learn and explore different outcomes associated with soccer and self-development. Chicago Fire for ages 6 to 12 are the perfect opportunity for children of all abilities to develop their soccer ability and their love for the game! Working with professional coaches from Chicago Fire FC, our classes focus on technical development and social-emotional learning to elevate children as both players and people. All class participants will receive a ticket to a Chicago Fire FC home game at Soldier Field as part of our reimagined matchday celebration. Min/Max: 6/20 R/NR: $99/$129 Location: O’Brien Park Instructor: Chicago Fire Class # Age Date Day Time 2396F55-01 2-5 4/23 - 5/14 TU 4:00-5:00pm 2396F55-02 6-8 4/23 - 5/14 TU 5:00-6:00pm 2396F55-03 9-12 4/23 - 5/14 TU 6:00-7:00pm Swim Lesson PARTNERSHIP Indian Boundary YMCA and Downers Grove Park District Looking for swim lessons for your child? The Indian Boundary YMCA in Downers Grove offers swim lessons for children ages 3 to 12 years old, in addition to parent/ child classes for those under the age of 3. Park District residents will now receive the YMCA member rate when registering for swim lessons. Please visit dgparks.org for more information on how to receive the member rate and for swim lesson class information.

DOWNERS GROVE ROADRUNNERS SOCCER CLUB

Roadrunners has a staff of professional, licensed coaches who follow training outlined by the US Soccer Federation’s National Curriculum. A travel soccer club for boys and girls ages 4 to 18 that competes against other Chicago area competitive teams including some of the top teams in the state. For information, call 630.619.5133 or visit roadrunnersc.com.

Indian Boundary YMCA Location: 711 59th Street, Downers Grove, 60516

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