Decatur Park District's February 2016 Parks Insider by Decatur Park District

Parks Insider February 2016

Lacrosse

NEW

Preschool Activities

Youth Lacrosse Leagues - Boys & Girls, Ages 7 - 14

Storybook Adventure

The exciting fast-paced sport of lacrosse is quickly becoming a popular activity with today’s youth. The outdoor program will emphasize skill development, participation, sportsmanship, teamwork, and fun. Teams will be created from the pool of registered participants. Practices and games will occur during the week. Players and volunteer coaches are needed for U9, U11, and U13 teams. Leagues will begin in March or April. Some travel to out of town games may be possible based on league enrollment numbers. For more information, call Tony Albertina at 429-3472 or email talbertina@decparks.com.

Each week, children aged 2 - 5 will listen to a story, then participate in art activities highlighting the book’s characters and events. Code Story Date Time 431052-18 Rainbow Fish Feb. 1 10 - 10:40 a.m. Location: Johns Hill Center, 601 S. Jasper Fee: $7 ($5 with resident discount)

School’s Out Day Camp! Play games and climb the DISC rock wall and inflatables during School’s Out Day Camp! Kids aged 5 - 13 will be well supervised during the camp day with a 8:1 student to staff ratio. Please bring a sack lunch. Call 429-3472 for more information. Code Age Day Date/Activity 410632-37 5 - 13 M Feb. 15 - DISC rock wall & inflatables Time: 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fee: $37 ($32 with resident discount) (15% discount for each additional sibling) Location: DISC, 1295 W. Wood

Arts Perform! - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat One of the most enduring shows of all time, Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s irresistible family musical is about the trials and triumphs of Joseph, Israel’s favorite son. Directed and choreographed by Marie Jagger-Taylor, this energetic production features two full casts of performers in grades 1 - 12 and blends pop, country, and rock into an uplifting production that re-imagines the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers, and the coat of many colors. The magical musical is full of unforgettable songs, including “Go Go Go Joseph,” “Any Dream Will Do,” and “Close Every Door.” Book your tickets and be part of the magic! Performances Dates: Friday, March 18 7 p.m. Saturday, March 19 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Sunday, March 20 2 p.m. Location: Decatur Civic Center Theater Tickets: $7 for reserved seating. To purchase tickets call 422-5911, stop by the Park District Administrative Office (620 E. Riverside), or visit decatur-parks.org beginning February 8. A limited number of tickets will be available one hour prior to the performance in the upstairs lobby of the Decatur Civic Center Theatre.

Sports Sampler Interact with your child to help him or her play and learn the fundamentals of different sports, from T-ball to basketball, football, and more! Each week, a new sport will be taught by one of our experts. Code Age Day Date Time 431052-21 2 - 5 T Feb. 2 - March 1 10 - 10:40 a.m. Location: DISC, 1295 W. Wood Fee: $36 ($31 with resident discount) Note: Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Calendar Kids Children aged 2 - 5 will enjoy learning about different holidays and seasons through hands-on crafts, games, and snacks! Code Subject Date Time 431052-32 Vibrant Valentines Feb. 8 10 - 10:40 a.m. Location: Johns Hill Center, 601 S. Jasper Fee: $7 ($5 with resident discount)

Early Explorers Youth aged 2 - 5 can dive into a world of exploration for hands-on learning and fun. Will help stimulate children’s interests in art, science and more! Code Subject Date Time 431052-26 Construction Junction Feb. 18 10 - 10:40 a.m. Location: Johns Hill Center, 601 S. Jasper Fee: $7 ($5 with resident discount)

Park Watch Park Watch helps prevent crimes in our parks, properties, and facilities. All tips are appreciated, and you may receive a reward for information leading to the arrest of people responsible for these crimes. Tips can be made anonymously. • Please be on the lookout for suspicious activity. • If you have a tip, call Park Watch at 422-5911. • You may receive a cash reward of up to $1,000.

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Zoo Buddies An all-new animal adventure awaits 3 - 5 year olds and their adult guest. Can you waddle like a penguin, hoot like an owl, or leap like a lemur? Come discover and play as we learn about a new animal each session. Through the use of short stories and hands on activities, we will make connections with some amazing animals. Participants will get to take home their very own Zoo Buddy after each class. Call 421-7435 or visit www.scovillzoo.com to register. 2016 Classes Code Subject Date Time 156514-B1 Playful Penguins Feb. 9 10 - 11 a.m. 156514-C1 Sleepy Sloths March 8 10 - 11 a.m. Fee: $15 ($12 with resident discount) Location: Zoo Education Center, 71 S. Country Club Rd.

Football Winter Football Camp Increase your speed and improve your agility and technique with the Millikin University football team! Athletes of all positions are encouraged to participate. Code Age Day Date Time 439931-07 7 - 17 Sat. Feb. 6 - 20 Noon - 1:30 p.m. Fee: $56 ($47 with resident discount) Location: DISC, 1295 W. Wood

Volleyball Illini United Minis Volleyball League Have fun while learning the fundamentals of volleyball! Led by the Illini United High School Volleyball Club coaches and players, participants in grades 1 - 6 will learn and improve volleyball basics during practices and tournament-style games! Practice Dates: March 5, 12 & 19 and April 2 & 16 Tournament Dates: March 26, April 9 & 23 Age: Grades 1 - 6 Fee: $130 Location: DISC, 1295 W. Wood Deadline: February 24

Basketball Little Blue Basketball Camp Directed by Coach Matt Nadelhoffer and the MU Men’s Basketball Team, players will learn new skills in this two-day camp focusing on teamwork, dribbling, passing, and shooting. Code Grade Day Date Time 421008-08 K - 6 Sat./Sun. March 19 & 20 10 a.m. - noon Fee: $50 ($42 with resident discount) Location: DISC, 1295 W. Wood Deadline: March 12 (add $5 after deadline)

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Soccer MidState Indoor 3 v 3 Futsal Tournament

February 27 & 28 at the DISC (1295 W. Wood) Grab some friends and take part in MidState Soccer Club’s 5th Annual 3 v 3 Indoor Futsal Tournament. U8 - U14 boys and girls will play February 27, and high school and adults will play February 28. Teams have a maximum of 6 players with no goalkeeper. Teams are guaranteed 3 games. Submit team roster/ waiver and full $125 team entry fee at the DISC by February 10!

MidState Youth Soccer League (MYSL) MidState Youth Soccer League is a non-travel league for grades K - 8, which include 6 games and 8 training sessions coached by MidState’s licensed trainers. Each K - 3rd grade team will have a facilitator (volunteer parent) who will organize teams on game days. For details, visit www.midstatesoccer.com and click the MYSL tab. Code Grade Day Date Time 390015-31 (G) K/1st M March 28 - May 21 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. 390015-32 (B) K/1st M March 28 - May 21 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. 390015-33 (G) K/1st W March 30 - May 21 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. 390015-34 (B) K/1st W March 30 - May 21 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. 390015-35 (G) K/1st Th March 31 - May 21 5:45 - 6:30 p.m. 390015-36 (B) K/1st Th March 31 - May 21 5:45 - 6:30 p.m. 390015-37 (G) 2nd/3rd M March 28 - May 21 6:15 - 7:15 p.m. 390015-38 (B) 2nd/3rd M March 28 - May 21 6:15 - 7:15 p.m. 390015-39 (G) 2nd/3rd T March 29 - May 21 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. 390015-40 (B) 2nd/3rd T March 29 - May 21 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. 390015-41 4th/5th T March 29 - May 21 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. 390015-42 4th/5th W March 30 - May 21 6:15 - 7:15 p.m. 390015-43 6th/8th T March 29 - May 21 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. 390015-44 6th/8th W March 30 - May 21 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. 390015-45 6th/8th W March 30 - May 21 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Location: Decatur Soccer Complex Fee: $82 ($73 resident discount) Note: (G) Girls; (B) Boys

Softball Winter Softball Camp This one-day camp will enhance players’ softball skills! Millikin University softball players and coaches will teach the fundamentals of throwing, catching and fielding, as well as defensive positional work for infield and outfield. Base running, hitting, and bunting techniques will be covered, and pitchers will enjoy an opportunity to work on fundamentals. Code Age Day Date Time 459835-09 8 - 13 Sat. Feb. 13 2 - 6 p.m. 459835-10 14 - 18 Sun. Feb. 14 1 - 5 p.m. Fee: $54 ($45 with resident discount) Location: DISC, 1295 W. Wood

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Baseball Baseball Hitting and Pitching Lessons

Spring Training Baseball & T-Ball Clinic Players are divided into age groups at various skill-building stations in the full gym and batting cages. Instructors cover fielding, hitting, throwing, catching and running. Code Age Day Date Time 419816-26 4 - 6 Sun. March 6 - April 17 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. 419816-27 7 - 14 Sun. March 6 - April 17 2:45 - 4:45 p.m. Fee: Age 4 - 6 $54 ($45 with resident discount) Age 7 - 14 $83 ($69 with resident discount) Location: DISC, 1295 W. Wood Deadline: February 29 (add $7 after deadline)

Jim Stewart works with athletes one-on-one at the DISC, offering insights on different hitting and pitching philosophies and techniques. Full hour and 1/2 hour sessions are available. Call Coach Stewart at 972-1923 to reserve your time slot! Date: By appointment Fee: Half hour $25 ($20 with resident discount) Hour $45 ($40 with resident discount) Location: DISC, 1295 W. Wood

Redbird Rookies is a free baseball league for boys and girls (aged 5 - 13) who have no prior experience playing ball.

Redbird Rookies Registration

Presented by Decatur Park District and Decatur Memorial Hospital

• The St. Louis Cardinals Care program provides uniforms, gloves, and other equipment, as well as extensive off-field support in the areas of education, the arts, mentoring, and health. • The Decatur Park District coordinates the league, provides staff resources for the education/reading component, and hosts baseball games in local parks. • For more information, contact Rachael Bishop at 429-3472.

Date Place Time March 3 DISC 5 - 7 p.m. March 10 DISC 5 - 7 p.m. March 17 Harris 5 - 7 p.m. School March 26 DISC 9 - 11 a.m.

Redbird Rookies Opening Day 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Saturday, June 4 at Hess Park Don’t miss team photos, baseball clinics and the season’s first Redbird Rookies games!

Decatur Youth Baseball & Softball 2016 Registration Information The Decatur Park District offers baseball and softball leagues for boys and girls aged 3 - 15 who have experience in the sport and are looking for a more competitive environment to grow into better ball players. Decatur Youth Baseball is affiliated with Little League and operates under their rules and regulations. The youth softball league is affiliated with Country Girls and operates under their rules and regulations. We appreciate the continued support of parents, volunteers and sponsors throughout the community. For more information on sponsorship or volunteer opportunities, call Tony Albertina at 429-3472.

Important Note Parent/guardian must accompany youth to registration. A copy of the player’s birth certificate is also required. A $10 fee will be added to registration requests after March 20. Registration ends April 3. Decatur Youth Baseball/Softball will provide shirts, hats and trophies.

at Millikin University

Times

South Shores School 5 - 6:30 p.m. DISC 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Parsons School 5 - 6:30 p.m. Harris School 5 - 6:30 p.m. Baum School 5 - 6:30 p.m. DISC 3 - 5 p.m. DISC 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Baseball

League/Birth Date Fee T-Ball Coed (5/1/11 - 12/31/13) $40 Single A (1/1/10 - 12/31/11) $65 Double A (1/1/08 - 12/31/09) $70 Minors (5/1/05 - 12/31/07) $75 Majors (5/1/03 - 4/30/05) $85 Juniors (5/1/00 - 4/30/03) $85

Softball

League/Birth Date T-Ball Coed (5/1/11 - 4/30/13) Pigtail (5/1/09 - 4/30/11) Pee-Wee (5/1/07 - 4/30/09) Freshman (5/1/05 - 4/30/07) Sophomore (5/1/03 - 4/30/05) Junior (5/1/00 - 4/30/03)

Fee $40 $65 $70 $75 $85 $85

Code 400000-51 400000-52 400000-53 400000-54 400000-55 400000-56 Code 400000-51 401000-42 401000-43 401000-44 401000-45 401000-46

Registration Form Family Information (please print clearly)

Mail, fax, or phone in your completed registration form or register in person, using VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, check, cash, or debit card. Decatur Indoor Sports Center (DISC) Administrative Office 1295 W. Wood, Decatur IL 62522 620 E. Riverside Ave., Decatur IL 62521 Fax: 421-6642 Phone: 429-3472 Fax: 421-7422 Phone: 422-5911

Parent/Guardian Name:  Park District Resident  Non-resident Address: City: Zip: Phone: (Home) (Work) (Cell) Email:

Participant Registration

School * Please indicate if shirt size is youth or adult if applicable to class.

Full Name

Gender Birth Date School Grade Class Code Class Name oM oF (mm/dd/yy)

oM oF

Shirt Size*

Fee

oM oF oM oF

I would like to contribute to the Park District’s Fun for All Scholarship Program to give economically disadvantaged youth the opportunity to participate. Tax-deductible donation is enclosed. Thank you! o Please contact me regarding ADA accommodations. Note: A minimum of $8.00 will be charged for all refunds.

Total Payments

Waiver & Release of All Claims and Assumptions of Risk

Please read this form carefully and be aware that in signing up and participating in this program, you will be expressly assuming the risk and legal liability and waiving and releasing all claims for injuries, damages or loss which you or your minor child/ward might sustain as a result of participating in any and all activities connected with and associated with this program, including transportation services and vehicle operations, when provided. I recognize and acknowledge that there are certain risks of physical injury to participants in this program, and I voluntarily agree to assume the full risk of any and all injuries, damages or loss, regardless of severity, that my minor child/ward or I may sustain as a result of said participation. I further agree to waive and relinquish all claims I or my minor child/ward may have (or accrue to me or my child/ward) as a result of participating in this program against the Decatur Park District, including its officials, agents, volunteers and employees (hereinafter collectively referred as “Decatur Park District”). Photo Disclaimer: I understand that my child/ward or I may be photographed or videotaped while participating in a Decatur Park District program. I give permission for photos and videotapes of my child/ward or me to be used to promote the Park District. Such photos and videotapes will remain the property of the Decatur Park District. I do hereby fully release and forever discharge the Decatur Park District from any and all claims for injuries, damages, or loss that my minor child/ward or I may have or which may accrue to me or my minor child/ward and arising out of, connected with, or in any way associated with this program/activity. I have read and fully understand the above waiver and release of all claims and assumption of risk. Signature (18 years or older or Parent/Guardian): Date: NOTE: The Decatur Park District does not carry medical or accident insurance for its participants. The cost of such insurance would make programs cost prohibitive. We suggest that you look at your own insurance policy to be sure you are adequately covered. The Park District assumes no responsibility for personal injuries or loss of personal property.

Payment Information  Cash  Check (please make checks payable to Decatur Park District) Check #:

Driver’s License #: Exp:

 Credit Card  Visa  MasterCard  Discover  American Express Card #: CVV#: Exp.: Signature: *Outstanding balances due to the Decatur Park District must be paid in full before enrollment and/or participation in other Park District activities. Thank you for your understanding.

For your convenience, online registration is available for most classes/activities, tee times, and ticket purchases! To begin the online registration process, visit the DISC at 1295 W. Wood or www.decatur-parks.org. If you set up your household online, please allow 1 - 2 business days for account activation. You will receive your user name and password via email. Questions? Call 429-3472!

Decatur Park District 620 E. Riverside Ave. Decatur, IL 62521 217-422-5911