Adult Programs
Strength & Conditioning
Together we’ll learn how to increase our strength through different exercise techniques such as machines, free weights and the use of the track. Staff at the
program will assist each participant in a successful workout. This program is not competitive.
Goals: Increase knowledge of fitness machines. Increase strength and endurance.
Contact: Kai Treston Program Code/Fee:
Age:
21 and up Transportation Code/Fee:
Location:
Wilmette Community Recreation Center
Time:
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Times/Locations:
Date:
Mondays, June 17 - August 5
Min/Max:
6 / 10
394402-01 / $108
394402-51 / $88
Pick Up
5:30 pm
NSSRA
6:00 pm
Moraine
Drop Off
8:40 pm
8:20 pm
Gator Bocce
Come try your hand at bocce! 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. Note: During the first week,
athletes will take a Skills Assessment Test to gain eligibility for Special Olympics Illinois competitions. All
Gator athletes must have a current Special Olympics Medical Application for Participation on file to compete in bocce. No program August 19
and September 2.
Save the dates! The Special Olympics district bocce competition is Sunday, October 6, and for those who qualify, the Special Olympics Illinois State Summer
Games will be in June 2020.
Goals: Enhance upper extremity gross motor skills and hand-eye coordination through throwing the ball. Enhance attention and concentration by targeting a
point. Learn bocce rules and skills. Improve problem solving and decision making skills through competitions.
Contact:
Age:
Location:
Time:
Date:
Min/Max:
Katie James
Program Code/Fee:
390601-01 / $52
16 and up
Transportation Code/Fee:
390601-51 / $66
Northbrook Leisure Center
Pick Up
5:30 - 6:30 pm
Times/Locations:
4:00 pm
NSSRA
Mondays, August 5 - September 23
4:30 pm
WCRC
6 / 12
5:00 pm
Moraine
Drop Off
8:00 pm
7:30 pm
7:00 pm
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. Athletes will also be divided into teams. 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 20.
Save the dates! The ITRS Volleyball Tournament is Sunday, October 6. The Special Olympics Area Qualifier will be held in late September 2019 and for those
who qualify, the Special Olympics State Fall Games are on Saturday, October 26 - Sunday, October 27.
Goals: Enhance teamwork skills through practice and competitions. Enhance knowledge of volleyball rules, techniques and etiquette. Increase range of
motion and physical conditioning.
Contact:
Age:
Location:
Time:
Date:
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Katie James
Min/Max:
16 and up
Program Code/Fee:
Northfield Community Center
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Times/Locations:
Tuesdays, August 6 - October 1
10 / 24
490606-61 / $92
Pick Up
5:30 pm
NSSRA
6:00 pm
Moraine
Drop Off
8:40 pm
8:20 pm
Register online at register.nssra.org.