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Youth Programs
Gator Golf
Gator Golf is designed for more advanced golfers who can complete a nine-hole round of golf. The first few weeks of the program will be practices and conditioning followed by preparation for a Special Olympics competition in August. All athletes must have a current Special Olympics Medical Application for Participation on file. Program will not be held on the date of the Special Olympics competition. Goals: Develop golf skills through practice and competitions. Enhance knowledge of golf rules, techniques and etiquette. Increase range of motion.
Contact: |
Jerod Mikkelsen |
Date: |
Mondays, June 5- August 7 |
Age: |
8 and up |
Min / Max: |
6 / 12 |
Location: |
Winnetka Golf Course |
Program Code / Fee: |
279602-01 / $ 94 |
Time: |
5:30- 7:00 pm |
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Gator Tennis
Athletes will prepare for Special Olympics competition. Both competitive play and individual skills will be developed. All ability levels are welcome. It is very important that you attend these practices so that the coaches can assess athletic skills for Special Olympics competitions. All athletes must have a current Special Olympics Medical Application for Participation on file. Goals: Develop hand-eye coordination. Improve serving, volleying, and competitive play techniques.
Contact: |
Jerod Mikkelsen |
Date: |
Mondays, June 5- July 17 |
Age: |
8 and up |
Min / Max: |
6 / 12 |
Location: |
A. C. Nielsen Tennis Center, Winnetka |
Program Code / Fee: |
279603-01 / $ 59 |
Time: |
6:00- 7:00 pm |
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Gator Bocce
Come try your hand at bocce! This season of Gator Bocce is for athletes of all skill and experience levels. Gator athletes will learn the rules of bocce as well as different strategies that can be applied during competition. Athletes will have the opportunity to compete in the Special Olympics district competition in April as well as an indoor competition in May. All Gator athletes must have a current Special Olympics Medical Application for Participation on file to compete in bocce. No program April 10. Goals: Enhance upper extremity gross motor skills through throwing a ball. Enhance attention and concentration by targeting a point. Learn bocce rules and skills, and improve problem solving and decision making skills through competitions.
Contact: |
Jerod Mikkelsen |
Program Code / Fee: |
270604-01 / $ 59 |
Age: |
16 and up |
Transportation Code / Fee: |
270604-51 / $ 71 |
Location: |
West Ridge Center, Highland Park |
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Pick Up |
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Drop Off |
Time: |
6:15- 7:15 pm |
Times / Locations: |
5:00 pm |
NSSRA |
8:30 pm |
Date: |
Mondays, March 27- May 15 |
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5:30 pm |
WCRC |
8:00 pm |
Min / Max: |
6 / 12 |
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6:00 pm |
Moraine |
7:30 pm |
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Register online at register. nssra. org.