Bensenville Sports Conference

Teach Me Sports

Dare to be different? Come get away from the core sports and participate in a unique sports experience. Your child will be introduced to a new sport each week. The class focuses on expanding the definition of sport while teaching character values such as teamwork and sportsmanship. Children will also learn the basic motor skills necessary for each sport. Each participant should wear comfortable clothing along with gym shoes. Min 4 | Max 12. LK

Little Hitters

Hitting is arguably the most difficult part of baseball. With our new hitting clinic, your kids will be able to work alongside some of our best coaches to master the fundamentals of hitting. Each participant will receive repetitions both off a tee and with live pitching. We will also teach and practice many small-ball skills such as bunting and baserunning. Sign up your kids today and watch their confidence at the plate grow. Min 4 | Max 12. LK

Tiny Tot Tumbling New!

This basic tumbling class is specifically designed for preschoolers and will teach body awareness and coordination. Students will learn very basic tumbling moves and motor skills. Min 4 | Max 8. LK

Mighty Hitters

Hitting is arguably the most difficult part of baseball. With our new hitting clinic, your kids will be able to work alongside some of our best coaches to master the fundamentals of hitting. Each participant will receive repetitions both off a tee and with live pitching. We will also teach and practice many small-ball plays such as bunting and base running skills. Sign up your kids today and watch their confidence at the plate grow. Min 4 | Max 10. LK Soccer Stompers

This is a great beginning for any future soccer star! Students are introduced to the basic concept of soccer. Children will work on passing, dribbling, and shooting. Min 4 | Max 10. LK

Program Teach Me Sports Little Hitters Tiny Tot Tumbling Mighty Hitters Soccer Stompers

Ages Day/Date Time Location

Activity # Res | NR 3-5 Tu, 06/14-07/05 5:15-6:00P Varble Park (rain Gym) 502219-01 $35 | $45 3-5 Tu, 07/19-08/09 5:15-6:00P Sunset Park (rain Gym) 502112-01 $35 | $45 3-5 Th, 06/16-07/07 5:15-6:00P Maple Elm Room 506343-01 $45 | $58 5-7 Tu, 07/19-08/09 6:15-7:00P Sunset Park (rain Gym) 502112-01 $40 | $52 3-5 Th, 07/21-08/11 5:15-6:00P Varble Park (rain Gym) 502217-01 $40 | $52

Soccer Skills Clinic New!

Looking to sharpen up or retain your skills? Sign up for this four-week program that will keep you in soccer shape during the off-season. Participants will be taught new drills and games that they can also practice and hope to always stay on top of things. Min 4 | Max 18. LK

Soccer Clinic New!

Instructional clinics and scrimmage play for youth soccer enthusiasts. T-F (no class July 4) at Veterans Park. Min 8 | Max 30. LK

Program Ages Day/Date Weekday Times Location Activity # Res | NR

Soccer Skills Clinic 5-7 Th, 07/21-08/11 6:15-7:00P Soccer Clinic 7-10 Tu-Fr, 07/05-07/08 3:30-5:00P Varble Field (rain Gym) 502220-01 $40 | $52 Veterans Park (rain Gym) 502220-02 $40 | $52

Bensenville In-House Soccer League

Bensenville Park District in-house youth soccer teams play in an Instructional game setting on a smaller field in Bensenville. Participants are to register into the grade that they are currently in. Each team will practice approximately 1-2 days a week (coaches discretion) and play a seven game schedule on Saturdays between 1pm - 4pm. Time and location of the games will vary week to week. All players must wear a Bensenville Park District uniform. A complete uniform consists of a jersey, shorts, socks, shin guards, and soccer cleats. Particpants must purchase shin guards and cleats on their own. Min 24 | Max 96. LK

Program Ages Day/Date

Times Bville In-House Soccer League 4-5 Sa, 08/27-Mid Oct. 1:00-4:00P Varble Park/Diorio Park 602222-01 $55 | $70

Location Activity # Res | NR

Fall Inter-Village Soccer League

Bensenville Park District youth soccer teams play in a Mid-Suburban Recreation Soccer League that includes Addison, Glendale Heights, Itasca, Medinah, Roselle, Wood Dale, and Villa Park. Participants register into the grade in which they are currently enrolled. Each team will practice approximately 1-2 days a week (coaches discretion) and play a seven-game schedule on Saturdays between 8 am and 4 pm. Time and location of the games will vary week to week. All players must wear a Bensenville Park District uniform. Uniforms must be purchased before the first game and can be purchased at the time of registration during regular business hours. A complete uniform consists of a jersey, shorts, socks, shin guards, and soccer cleats. Participants must purchase shin guards and cleats on their own. Dates subject to change. Min 16 | Max 48. LK

Program Grades Day/Date Time Location

Activity # Res | NR Soccer Inter-Village League 1st-2nd Gr Sa, 08/27-Mid Oct. 8:00A-4:00P Varble/Diorio Parks 602221-02 $80 | $95 Soccer Inter-Village League 3rd-4th Gr Sa, 08/27-Mid Oct. 8:00A-4:00P Varble/Diorio Parks 602221-03 $80 | $95 Soccer Inter-Village League 5th-6th Gr Sa, 08/27-Mid Oct. 8:00A-4:00P Varble/Diorio Parks 602221-04 $80 | $95 Soccer Inter-Village League 7th-8th Gr Sa, 08/27-Mid Oct. 8:00A-4:00P Varble/Diorio Parks 602221-05 $90 | $105

Basketball Clinic New!

Instructional basketball clinics and game play on the outdoor court. Min 8 | Max 20. LK

Youth Tennis Clinic New!

Instructional clinics and scrimmage play for basic tennis. Min 6 | Max 10. LK

Cheerleading Clinic New!

Learn the basic skills, routines and choreography of Cheerleading in a clinic out in the park! Min 6 | Max 12. LK

Softball Clinic New!

Instructional clinic and game play. 16” slow pitch and 12” softball at DiOrio Park. Bring a glove for 12” softball. Min 8 | Max 20. LK

Sports Dayz!

Join us in the parks for free Sports Dayz, see page 9.

Program Basketball Clinic Youth Tennis Clinic Cheerleading Clinic Softball Clinic

Ages Day/Date Time Location

Activity # Res | NR 7-10 Mo-Th, 06/27-06/30 3:30-5:00P Sunrise Park (rain Gym) 502330-01 $40 | $52 7-10 Mo-Th, 07/11-07/14 3:30-5:00P Sunset Park (rain Gym) 502330-02 $40 | $52 7-10 Mo-Th, 07/18-07/21 3:30-5:00P Kremples Park (rain Gym) 602330-03 $40 | $52 7-10 Mo-Th, 07/25-07/28 3:30-5:00P DiOrio Park (rain Gym) 602330-04 $40 | $52

Girls Volleyball Skills New! Ages 7-9

Our skills camps focus on skill development for young athletes. The beginner classes (ages 7-9) teach the fundamentals of the game and are geared more toward athletes who are new to the game. Min 4 | Max 10 LK

Girls Volleyball Skills Ages 10-12New!

Our skills camps focus on skill development for young athletes. The intermediate classes (ages 10-12) fine tune an athlete’s skill and are geared more towards athletes who are more experienced in the sport. Min 4 | Max 12 LK

Girls Volleyball League New!

Instructional two-week clinic followed by a four-week league with referees and t-shirts provided. Min 12 | Max 24. LK

Program Girls Volleyball Skills Girls Volleyball Skills Girls Volleyball League Girls Volleyball League

Ages Day/Date Time

Location 7-9 We, 06/15-07/06 4:15-5:00P Gym 10-12 We, 06/15-07/06 5:15-6:00P Gym 7-9 We, 09/21-10/26 5:15-6:30P Gym 10-12 We, 09/21-10/26 6:45-8:00P Gym

Activity # Res | NR 502304-01 $40 | $52 502304-02 $40 | $52 612300-01 $50 | $60 612300-02 $50 | $60

Lil Sluggers T-ball League

This co-ed T-Ball league offers opportunities for all skill levels and teaches teamwork, fair play, rules of the game, as well as catching, throwing, and hitting. All games will be played at various Bensenville Park District locations. Games will be played on Saturday (game times vary) with one practice during the week, depending on availability. The Park District will provide each participant with a t-shirt and hat. Some equipment will be provided to each team, but each player must have their own glove. VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED! The league is not possible without volunteers. If interested, contact Larry Krawetz (630-2384921, lkrawetz@bvilleparks.org). Dates are subject to change.

Kids Karate Club

The Kids Karate Club is specifically designed for children ages 4-14 and focuses on safety, avoiding strangers, and protecting oneself. This program targets many building blocks for children today: respect, self-esteem, building confidence, leadership, and making good choices. This progressive martial arts program includes belt progression through Black Belt. The students will learn the basics in karate, self-defense, sparring, kata and children’s safety. Min 4 | Max 12. LK

Program Ages Day/Date Time Location

Activity # Res | NR Lil Sluggers T-ball League 3-5 Mo-Sa, 08/06-09/24 Varies Sunset Park/DiOrio Park 502226-01 $59 | $79 Lil Sluggers T-ball League 5-7 Mo-Sa, 08/06-09/24 Varies Sunset Park/DiOrio Park 502226-02 $59 | $79 Kids Karate Club-Beg/white 4-14 Th, 05/19-07/14 6:00-6:45P Maple Elm Room 502236-01 $53 | $79 Kids Karate Club-Adv/yellow+ 4-14 Th, 05/19-07/14 6:45-7:30P Maple Elm Room 502236-02 $53 | $79

ADULT DIVISION

Men’s 12” Softball

Kick off your week by playing softball with your friends and co-workers at the Bensenville Park District. The league uses a 12” softball and teams will enjoy an eight-week regular season followed by a single elimination playoff. Dates are subject to change. Awards for top finishers. Min 5 teams | Max 8 teams. LK

Co-Ed 14” Softball

Kick off your weekend by playing softball with your friends and co-workers at the Bensenville Park District. The league uses a 14” softball and teams will enjoy an eight-week regular season followed by a single elimination playoff. Dates are subject to change. Awards for top finishers. Min 5 teams | Max 8 teams. LK

Co-Ed Volleyball League

The Bensenville Park District is bringing back the co-ed vollyeball league. Get your team of six and come join in the fun! League format includes rally score and match play (three games per night). Games will be officiated by IHSA referees. Cash prizes given to regular season and post season winners. Min 4 | Max 8 teams. LK

Program Men’s 12” Softball

Ages Day/Date Time

Location 18+ Mo, 05/09-07/18 6:00-10:00P Redmond Park

Co-Ed 14” Softball

18+ Th, 05/12-07/21 6:00-10:00P Redmond Park Co-Ed Volleyball League 18+ Fr, 09/09-End Oct. 6:30-9:00P Gym

Activity # Res | NR 504416-01 $575 per team 504415-01 $575 per team 604417-01 $350 per team