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Our gymnasium is available for rental on a weekly or one-time basis. Contact Jeff Wahl at (847) 881-9305 or jeffw@mywch.org for rates/availability.

About Hoops4Health

Founded in 2010, Hoops4Health’s aim is to better the lives of our students. Our goal is to make a positive impact on youth by providing top notch training in the sport of basketball as well as teaching children how to live a healthy lifestyle off the court. We cater to kids of all ages and skill levels. Our four keys are mind, body, nutrition, and discipline.

Tot Ballers

These clinics will build basic skills for preschoolers looking to get into basketball! We’ll focus on the fundamentals, including shooting, dribbling, passing, rebounding, and defense — along with motor skills, rules of the game, positioning, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Personal attention, fun drills and competitions (with prizes!), and professional coaching set this clinic apart, and every player will gain a better understanding of the game. Instructor: Hoops4Health Age 3-5 1-Day Per Week M: $255 / NM: $329 16471 Tu 1:45-2:30 pm 1/10-3/21 M: $229 / NM: $299 16484 Th 1:45-2:30 pm 1/12-3/23 16492 F 1:15-2:15 pm 1/13-3/24 M: $209 / NM: $269 16532 Tu 1:45-2:30 pm 4/4-5/30 16539 Th 1:45-2:30 pm 4/6-6/1 M: $159 / NM: $209 16541 F 1:15-2:15 pm 4/14-6/2

NO CLASS: 5/26

2-Days Per Week M: $405 / NM: $525 16472 Tu,Th 1:45-2:30 pm 1/10-3/23 M: $345 / NM: $449 16533 Tu,Th 1:45-2:30 pm 4/4-6/1

NO CLASS: 2/9, 2/10 Little Ballers Clinic

These clinics are designed for little basketball players at all skill levels. Each week will focus on a different fundamental skill, including shooting, dribbling, passing, rebounding, and defense — along with rules of the game, positioning, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Personal attention, fun drills and competitions, and professional coaching set this clinic apart, and every player will gain a better understanding of the game. Instructor: Hoops4Health Age 5-7 1-Day Per Week M: $255 / NM: $329 16535 Tu 4-5 pm 1/10-3/21 M: $229 / NM: $299 16486 Th 4-5 pm 1/12-3/23 16493 F 4-5 pm 1/13-3/24 M: $209 / NM: $269 16473 Tu 4-5 pm 4/4-5/30 16540 Th 4-5 pm 4/6-6/1 M: $159 / NM: $209 16542 F 4-5 pm 4/14-6/2 2-Days Per Week M: $405 / NM: $525 16474 Tu,Th 4-5 pm 1/10-3/23 M: $345 / NM: $449 16536 Tu,Th 4-5 pm 4/4-6/1

NO CLASS: 2/9, 5/26

INTERESTED IN COACHING?

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE!

COACHES REGISTER ONLINE: QUICKSCORES.COM/WCH

CALLING ALL CHILDREN IN GRADES 1-3!

We encourage you to sign up for the waitlist if a section is showing as full. We will continue to add as many teams as possible depending on registrations that come in. You will not be charged until you have a spot in the program.

Youth Basketball League

16266 Grade 1 M: $375 NM: $469 16267 Grade 2 M: $375 NM: $469 16268 Grade 3 M: $375 NM: $469

If you have a 1st through 3rd Grade child interested in playing basketball against other area players without the hassle of traveling to a diferent location for every game, this program is for them. Participants will learn fundamental skills through weekly practice and games. Adult volunteers coach all teams. Grade 1 games will have youth size basketballs and eight foot basketball rims. Grade 2 games will have youth size basketballs and nine foot basketball rims. Grade 3 games will have youth size basketballs, 9 foot basketball rims, full court play and score will be kept. All games will have staf referees and timekeepers.

All participants will receive a team T-shirt and commemorative basketball.

(1) Teams will be established according to school (Crow Island, Greeley, Hubbard Woods, Sacred Heart, Faith Hope, North Shore Country Day and more); there will be no evaluation. When flling out your registration form please remember to indicate your child’s school—otherwise placement on a particular school team cannot be guaranteed. If there are more than 10 children from a school, multiple teams will be formed. If there are too few children from any one school, children will be placed on a team according to village of residence. Due to the number of children in this program, friend requests will not be taken.

(2) Each team will have a 1-hour practice during the week (M-F) between 5 pm and 8 pm, with priority given to Grade 1 teams for earlier times. Coaches choose their team’s specifc time by lottery in early December. There will be two weeks of practice before the frst game. (3) Games will be held on Saturdays between 10 am and 6 pm. The specifc game schedule will be created in early December: typically Grade 1 play between 10 am and 12 pm, Grade 2 play between Noon and 3 pm, and Grade 3 play between 3 pm and 5 pm. (4) All team information (roster, practice time, game time, coach, etc.) will be available on or before December 9, 2022 at quickscores.com/wch.

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TOT SPORTS

Adult-Tot Sports

Parents are an integral part of helping their tots develop basic sports movement and motor skills. Motor skill activities focus on hand/eye and hand/foot coordination. Sports equipment and instruction are provided to help you guide your child through an introduction to organized sports. Please register your child; the accompanying adult (required) is included. Instructor: Hot Shots Sports Age 2-4 M: $255/ NM: $329 16608 Tu 10-10:45 am 1/10-3/21 M: $229 / NM: $299 16609 Th 10-10:45 am 1/12-3/23 16631 Tu 10-10:45 am 4/4-6/6 16643 Th 10-10:45 am 4/6-6/8 M: $209 / NM: $269 16506 Sa 9-9:45 am 1/14-3/18 16652 Sa 9-9:45 am 4/15-6/10

NO CLASS: 2/9, 2/11 Pee Wee Soccer

Let your child’s early soccer experience be a great one. The younger player develops their soccer skills and gains con dence, coordination, motor skills and communication. The program uses age appropriate drills and exercises to teach players kicking, ball control, dribbling, shooting and more. Instructor: Hot Shots Sports Age 2-4 M: $255 / NM: $329 16477 W 10-10:45 am 1/11-3/22 M $229 / NM: $299 16634 W 10-10:45 am 4/5-6/7

All Sports

This class features a new sport each week. Some of the sports taught and played include basketball, oor hockey, football, kickball, soccer, and baseball. In addition, participants play many popular running and group games. Children will acquire new skills and develop con dence. Instructor: Hot Shots Sports Age 4-6 M: $365 / NM: $475 16481 W 4-5 pm 1/11-3/22 M: $329 / NM: $429 16638 W 4-5 pm 4/5-6/7

Lunch & Play

Children are introduced to a variety of sports including soccer, t-ball, basketball, football, kickball and other sports and group games. The goal is to provide the opportunity for each child to develop motor skills and nurture his or her growth socially through teamwork and good sportsmanship. Kids should bring a lunch and come and play. This class will also include curriculum from our Mini Ninja Warriors program! Winnetka Community Nursery School pick-up available at 11:15 am. Instructor: Hot Shots Sports Age 3-5 M: $359 / NM: $469 16466 M 11:15 am-12:45 pm 1/9-3/20 16627 M 11:15 am-12:45 pm 4/3-6/5 16648 F 11:15 am-12:45 pm 4/14-6/9 M: $439 / NM: $575 16478 W 11:15 am-12:45 pm 1/11-3/22 M: $399 / NM: $519 16490 F 11:15 am-12:45 pm 1/13-3/24 16635 W 11:15 am-12:45 pm 4/5-6/7

NO CLASS: 1/16, 2/10, 2/20, 5/29

Sports & More

In this class children are introduced to basketball, oor hockey, football, kickball, soccer, t-ball, and more. Sports & More provides an opportunity for each child to develop motor skills and nurture his/her growth socially and emotionally through teamwork and good sportsmanship. Instructor: Hot Shots Sports Age 3-5 M: $359 / NM: $469 16603 M 1:15-2:45 pm 1/9-3/20 16628 M 1:15-2:45 pm 4/3-6/5 16649 F 1:15-2:45 pm 4/14-6/9 M: $439 / NM: $575 16479 W 1:15-2:45 pm 1/11-3/22 M: $229 / NM: $299 16485 Th 2-2:45 pm 1/12-3/23 16644 Th 2-2:45 pm 4/6-6/8 M: $399 / NM: $519 16491 F 1:15-2:45 pm 1/13-3/24 M: $209 / NM: $269 16508 Sa 10-10:45 pm 1/14-3/18 16653 Sa 10-10:45 pm 4/15-6/10 M: $319 / NM: $519 16636 W 1:15-2:45 pm 4/5-6/7

NO CLASS: 1/16, 2/9, 2/10, 2/11, 2/20, 5/29

NINJA WARRIORS

Jr. Mini Ninja Warriors

Leap, hop, skip, run your way through obstacles and put your Ninja skills to the test. This fun movement-based class uses age-appropriate activities and equipment to enhance your child’s physical, mental, emotional and social development. Instructor: Hot Shots Sports Age 4-6 M: $365 / NM: $475 16475 Tu 4-5 pm 1/10-3/21 M: $329 / NM: $429 16487 Th 4-5 pm 1/12-3/23 16494 F 4-5 pm 1/13-3/24 16632 Tu 4-5 pm 4/4-6/6 16645 Th 4-5 pm 4/6-6/8 M: $299 / NM: $389 16650 F 4-5 pm 4/14-6/9

NO CLASS: 2/9, 2/10

Mini Ninja Warriors

Take everything you learned from Jr. Ninja Warriors and test your skills with even more dif cult obstacles and exercises speci cally designed for balance and coordination, as well as physical and emotional development. Instructor: Hot Shots Sports Age 6-9 M: $365/ NM: $475 16476 Tu 5-6 pm 1/10-3/21 M: $329 / NM: $429 16488 Th 5-6 pm 1/12-3/23 16495 F 5-6 pm 1/13-3/24 16633 Tu 5-6 pm 4/4-6/6 16646 Th 5-6 pm 4/6-6/8 M: $299 / NM: $389 16651 F 5-6 pm 4/14-6/9

NO CLASS: 2/9, 2/10 Hot Shots Sports

Founded in 1994 by Steve Duman, Hot Shots Sports has been bringing its message of positive coaching to the Midwest ever since. We provide a place for passionate people to have careers coaching kids, and to help our students develop a passion for sports. We are dedicated to providing the best sports instruction to you and your family.

Titan Crusaders

The Titan Crusaders program takes the fun and of our Ninja Warriors program and focuses on developing speed, agility, and coordination. Obstacles vary each week to challenge players in a fun and inviting setting, and the use of more traditional sports equipment and game balls will be used as well. Competitions and individual timed races will occur weekly, with players competing to improve their core athletic abilities while racing against the clock. Instructor: Hot Shots Sports Age 4-6 M: $299 / NM: $389 16604 M 4-5 pm 1/9-3/20 16509 Sa 11 am-Noon 1/14-3/18 16629 M 4-5 pm 4/3-6/5 16654 Sa 11 am-Noon 4/15-6/10

NO CLASS: 1/16, 2/20, 2/11, 5/29

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Gridiron Tot Football

The Gridiron Tots Football program includes exclusively designed equipment tailored to enhance the early football experience for each participant. The program challenges children to develop new cognitive, physical and social skills. In addition, each child will experience social interaction in a fun environment. Instructor: Hot Shots Sports Age 2-4 M: $229 / NM: $299 16489 F 10-10:45 am 1/13-3/24 M: $209 / NM: $269 16647 F 10-10:45 am 4/14-6/9

NO CLASS: 2/10 Minor League Baseball

Minor League Baseball is an introductory t-ball program that is perfect for a child who wants to have fun, make new friends, and be introduced to baseball. Each participant will hit, eld, throw, catch and run bases in this fun- lled skills clinic. Participants are also introduced to the basic rules of the game. The program stresses teamwork over competition. All you need to bring is a glove! Instructor: Hot Shots Sports Age 2-3 M: $209 / NM: $269 16465 M 10-10:45 am 1/9-3/20 16626 M 10-10:45 am 4/3-6/5

NO CLASS: 1/16, 2/20, 5/29 Fencing

The Olympic sport of fencing demands a blend of tactical and strategic thought and a physical execution of those decisions. This has led many to describe the sport as “physical chess.” Fencing also teaches balance and discipline and even more than this, it’s fun! This class is for those new to fencing or those who would like to work on the basic skills. This class will cover basic rules, etiquette, basic footwork, attacks and defenses. Classes will consist of warm up time, footwork time, group lesson and bouting. All equipment is provided. NOTE: Due to the personal nature of the equipment used for fencing, students will be issued a mask and a glove from Midwest Fencing Club during the rst class. Students will be responsible for this equipment for the duration of the session, taking it home and bringing it back for each class. Each fencer will be required to pay a $150 equipment deposit directly to Midwest Fencing Academy (cash or check) on the rst day, which will be returned when the equipment is turned in at the end of the session. Instructor: Midwest Fencing Academy Age 7 & Up M: $255 / NM: $329 16497 W 4:15-5:15 pm 1/11-2/15 16529 W 4:15-5:15 pm 2/22-3/29 M: $209 / NM: $275 16606 W 4:15-5:15 pm 4/5-5/3 16607 W 4:15-5:15 pm 5/10-6/7

NERF BATTLE

Dodgeball: Nerf Sports Battle

This class features games from two of our most popular classes: Dodgeball and Nerf Elite Battle! All Nerf equipment and eye protection will be provided. Dodgeball uses super soft balls and safety is stressed during game play. Instructor: Hot Shots Sports Age 7-9 M: $299 / NM: $389 16605 M 5-6 pm 1/9-3/20 16610 Sa Noon-1 pm 1/14-3/18 16630 M 5-6 pm 4/3-6/5 16657 Sa Noon-1 pm 4/15-6/10 M: $365 / NM: $475 16483 W 5-6 pm 1/11-3/22 M: $329 / NM: $429 16641 W 5-6 pm 4/5-6/7

PICKLEBALL: DROP-IN WEDNESDAYS

AGE 18 & UP

JANUARY 11- MARCH 22 APRIL 5- JUNE 7 8 -10:30 AM

M / NM: $7 per person drop-in fee

Join us for Pickleball! Invented in the mid1960s as a children’s backyard pastime, Pickleball has become popular with adults. Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. Two, three, or four players use solid paddles to hit a perforated polymer ball, similar to a wif e ball, over a net. Come give this exciting sport a try!

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Traditional Karate emphasizes the principles and applications of a weaponless self-defense through the use of body dynamics and mental discipline. Participants learn alertness, self-control, and mental strategies to meet life’s challenges. There are 11 belt levels (kyu) before rst-degree Black belt (shodan). A new student is assigned the White belt rank (eleventh kyu). Students must ful ll speci c requirements under normal practice conditions and in a test environment for promotion up to and including the Black belt (dan). NOTE: Uniforms, belts, tests, and tournaments are optional at an additional cost.

Meet Your Karate Instructor!

Ron Stein

Ron, a national Karate champion, has taught at the Community House for over 20 years. A long standing member of the Japan Karate Association, he has taught around the world. He has worked with a numerous institutions and companies including: University of Chicago, NSSRA, US Embassy of Tokyo, and the US Marine Corps.

KARATE

Pee Wee Karate

Students learn how to control their energy levels and concentration through study of fundamental Karate principles. Participants will learn how to follow instructions and exercise self control in a fun and exciting environment. Age 4-5 M: $425 / NM: $555 16502 Th 3:50-4:20 pm 1/12-5/11

NO CLASS: 3/28, 3/30

Karate I

This class is for the beginner student through Orange belt/White stripe. Age 5-10 M: $875 / NM: $1,135 16503 Tu,Th 4:30-5:15 pm 1/12-5/25

NO CLASS: 3/28, 3/30 Karate II

Students must have the belt rank of Orange belt through Green belt to participate in this class. Age 7-12 M: $1,259 / NM: $1,635 16504 Tu,Th 5:30-6:15 pm 1/12-5/25 Sa 10:20-11:20 am 1/14-5/20

NO CLASS: 3/25, 3/28, 3/30, 4/1

Karate—All Levels

Class curriculum enables the beginner student through advanced to develop an effective form of self-defense. This class will allow one to acquire the self-control and physical readiness to meet many of life’s challenges. Beginner through Black belt. Age 11 & Up M: $1,315 / NM: $1,709 16505 Tu,Th 6:30-7:30 pm 1/12-5/25 Sa 10:20-11:20 am 1/14-5/20

NO CLASS: 3/25, 3/28, 3/30, 4/1

TAEKWONDO

is a 2,000-year-old martial art that is accessible to people of all ages and physical abilities. Students can improve concentration, self-esteem, and achieve lifelong physical fitness while learning self-defense skills through Taekwondo. NOTE: A $50 uniform fee is required at the first class. Belt testing is offered through KH Kim Taekwondo at an additional fee and is held twice a year. All colored belt students are required to have complete sparring gear. Early Taekwondo

Designed especially for younger children, this program helps kids develop condition- ing, coordination, listening skills and selfconfidence through creative activities. All Belts Instructor: Oriental Arts Training Center Age 6-7 M: $179 / NM: $235 16498 W 4:45-5:35 pm 1/11-3/22 M: $159 / NM: $209 16686 W 4:45-5:35 pm 4/5-6/7

Little Dragons

This introductory class is designed to cap- tivate the interest of our youngest students. Skills are developed through gentle instruc- tion and appropriate games for their ability. This class focuses on developing balance, coordination and respect for the discipline of martial arts training. Beginner: Yellow Belt Instructor: Oriental Arts Training Center Age 4-5 M: $179 / NM: $235 16496 W 4-4:40 pm 1/11-3/22 M: $159 / NM: $209 16685 W 4-4:40 pm 4/5-6/7

Parent & Child Taekwondo

Improve physical and mental conditioning through cardiovascular drills, calisthenics and traditional Taekwondo techniques including punching, kicking and blocking. NOTE: Fee includes instruction for one parent and one child. All Belts Instructor: Oriental Arts Training Center Age 7 & Up M: $179 / NM: $235 16499 W 5:40-6:35 pm 1/11-3/22 M: $159 / NM: $209 16687 W 5:40-6:35 pm 4/5-6/7

Youth Taekwondo

This program includes a balanced cardiovascular workout including punching, kicking and blocking skills. Participants will improve coordination, power of concentration, balance and both physical and mental discipline. All Belts Instructor: Oriental Arts Training Center Age 8-13 M: $179 / NM: $235 16501 W 5:40-6:30 pm 1/11-3/22 M: $159 / NM: $209 16689 W 5:40-6:30 pm 4/5-6/7

Teen & Adult Taekwondo

Restricted to high school students and older, this program concentrates on Taekwondo techniques through the study of forms, stances and the skills of punching, kicking and blocking. All Belts Instructor: Oriental Arts Training Center Age 14 & Up M: $179 / NM: $235 16500 W 5:40-6:35 pm 1/11-3/22 M: $159 / NM: $209 16688 W 5:40-6:35 pm 4/5-6/7

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