NSSRA Program Guides Summer 2018 | Page 34

Youth Programs Buddy Tee-Ball Grab your mitt and join your friends as we pair with our buddies to play America’s favorite pastime. Each week we will gear up and hit the field as we challenge our friends to an exciting game of tee-ball! We will warm up with our team, practice and then play a friendly game together. Note: Buddy Tee-Ball is not a competitive program. Participants should bring a labeled mitt each week and come dressed in athletic clothing and gym shoes. Goals: Develop skills and an understanding of tee-ball. Foster social interaction and teamwork. Contact: Marissa Wayne Age: 3 - 12 Location: Clavey Fields, Deerfield Time: 5:15 – 6:15 pm Date: Tuesdays, June 19 - August 7 Min/Max: 8 / 10 Program Code/Fee: 385205-01 / $60 Buddies: We Need You! We are looking for volunteers age 10 - 17 ready to share in the fun and excitement that is Buddy Tee-Ball! As a buddy, you will be paired with an athlete with special needs as he or she learns to play tee-ball. Help us create a program where everyone can have fun and experience tee-ball in an exciting and successful atmosphere. While there is no fee for buddies, you must register to be a buddy. Buddies will meet Tuesday, June 12, the week before program, for orientation. Buddies will learn about the participants and receive program details. Contact: Marissa Wayne Age: 10 - 17 Location: Clavey Fields, Deerfield Time: 5:15 – 6:15 pm Date: Tuesdays, June 12 - August 7 Min/Max: 8 / 10 Program Code/Fee: 385205-02 / FREE Gator Volleyball Gator athletes will learn the rules of volleyball, develop skills, practice and play in competitions. Gator athletics emphasizes sportsmanship, fundamentals and rules of the game. The first few weeks will consist of practicing and conditioning. Note: During the first week, athletes will take a Skills Assessment Test to determine participation in the program for the season, as well as to gain eligibility for Special Olympics Illinois competitions. For the remainder of the season, weekly games will be played at both home and away locations. In addition, athletes will compete in both Special Olympics (S.O.) and ITRS tournaments. All athletes must have a current Special Olympics Medical Application for Participation on file. Game locations and transportation times will vary. A schedule will be distributed at the beginning of the season. No program August 14, August 21 and September 18. Save the dates! The ITRS Volleyball Tournament is Sunday, October 7. The Special Olympics Area Qualifier is Sunday, September 23 and for those who qualify, the Special Olympics State Fall Games are Saturday, October 27 - Sunday, October 28. Goals: Enhance teamwork skills through practice and competitions. Enhance knowledge of volleyball rules, techniques and etiquette. Increase range of motion and physical conditioning. Contact: Katie James Min/Max: Age: 16 and up Program Code/Fee: Location: Northfield Community Center Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm Times/Locations: Date: Tuesdays, August 7 - October 2 34 10 / 24 380606-61 / $77 Pick Up 5:30 pm NSSRA 6:00 pm Moraine Drop Off 8:40 pm 8:20 pm Register online at register.nssra.org.