Youth Athletics

NEW!
Veterans Park District has joined the Leyden Youth Basketball & Youth Volleyball Leagues

 This collaborative league brings together the Leyden Recreation Department, Park District of Franklin Park, Schiller Park Recreation Department, Rosemont Park District, and Norridge Park District to create a fun, community-focused basketball experience.

Teams from each community will play weekly games at rotating locations, giving families the chance to visit and enjoy different facilities throughout the season. Practices will be held once per week, and the league places a strong emphasis on equal playing time to ensure a positive, balanced, and development-focused experience for every participant. Teams will be made based on registration dates.

For more information call Nico Urbinati at (708) 716-4822, ext. 234.

Basketball League

Grades: 1st-8th

Dates: Feb 6- Mar 27
Practice date and time – TBD
Games: Saturdays – times and location TBD
R/N Fee: $110/$120 (1st and 2nd grade)
$135/$145 (3rd through 8th grade)
Registration begins September 28th

VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE 

Grades: 5th-8th

Dates: Oct 24-Dec 12
Practice date and time – TBD
Games: Saturdays – times and location TBD
R/N Fee: $120/$130
Registration ends September 21st

Volunteer Coaches are needed for this league to be successful. If you are interested in coaching, please call Nico at (708) 716-4822.

Baseball

Age: 8-12

This class will cover the basic skills in drills in baseball. A slow-paced class that will cover Throwing, Catching, Fielding, and Hitting. Please bring a baseball bat and glove.

Sep 9-Oct 7    |  Wednesday  5-6 PM
Oct 21-Nov 25*    |  Wednesday  5-6 PM
* No class Nov 11

Tee Ball

Age: 4-7

Perfect for beginners, our Tee Ball class introduces boys and girls to the fundamentals of baseball in a fun, supportive, and non-competitive environment. Kids will learn how to hit off a tee, throw, catch, and run bases.

Sep 9-Oct 7    |  Wednesday 4-5 PM
Oct 21-Nov 25*    |  Wednesday 4-5 PM
* No class Nov 11

Soccer

Age: 8-12

VPD staff will lead players in specific drills while they improve their overall understanding of the game while having a blast! Each class lasts for one hour and players will rotate through different stations and drills.

Sep 9-Oct 7   |  Wednesday 6-7 PM
Oct 21-Nov 25*   |  Wednesday 6-7 PM
* No class Nov 11

Fall Basketball Clinics

Age: 8-12

These clinics will run through warm ups and go right into scrimmage games.

Sep 8-Oct 6   | Tuesday 5-6:15 PM
Oct 27-Nov 24   |  Tuesday 5-6:15 PM

Youth Fitness

Youth Fit (Fitness for Kids)

Age: 8-15

Start them on a healthy path as early as possible! Basic exercise techniques will be taught, plus obstacle courses and other activities will create a healthy, competitive atmosphere.

Aug 26-Sep 23    |  Wednesday 6 PM
Oct 7-Nov 4    |  Wednesday 6 PM

Youth Boxing

Age 12-18

Learn the basics of boxing. Participants will practice how to throw a variety of punches, foot-work, and timing, as well as the strategy involved with the sport of boxing.

Aug 25-Sep 22    |  Tuesday 6 PM
Oct 6-Nov 3   |  Tuesday 6 PM