Wheeling Park District Youth Athletics
The Wheeling Park District’s goal is to provide excellent athletics programs for the youth of the community. This is accomplished with well-maintained facilities and fields, state-of-the-art equipment, and well-trained coaches. From your child’s perspective, this means he/she will enjoy an atmosphere of learning, growing, and fun! All youth athletics programs are designed to encourage boys and girls to develop fundamental skills and a basic knowledge of the rules of the game, as well as practice teamwork and healthy sportsmanship attitudes. Playing in a child-centered, structured, organized league is an experience every child should remember fondly.
For more information about the Wheeling Park District’s youth athletics philosophy, call (847) 465-3333. When registering for any youth athletics league, please use the “Youth Athletics Registration Form”. This form is helpful for organizing leagues and determining teams. The additional information required on this form enables staff to increase the safety and quality of the leagues.
Boys & Girls Soccer
Sign up by March 22!
The Wheeling Park District, in cooperation with Prospect Heights Park District, is dedicated to providing a structured soccer league for children from four years old through eighth grade. This league offers a fun and exciting experience for children while developing skills. All players learn in an atmosphere where teamwork and sportsmanship are stressed.
For more information, call (847) 465-3333.
Spring Youth Soccer League
Games are played on Saturday afternoons for Grades K-4 beginning April 13 at the Wheeling High School Stadium. Games for grades 5-8 are played on Sunday afternoons beginning April 14.
Sign up today! The registration deadline for all Divisions is March 22.
Tennis
The Wheeling and Arlington Heights Park Districts are pleased to offer tennis lessons for youth and adults. Fall, winter, and spring tennis programs are offered indoors at Heritage Park Tennis Club, 7 W. College Drive, in Arlington Heights. Professional staff from Heritage Tennnis Club provide lessons throughout the year at the indoor facility. For class dates and times, please refer to the Wheeling Park District Fall Program Guide.
For more information, call Heritage Tennis Club at (847) 398-7780.
Martial Arts
- Karate
- Tae Kwon Do
Kids First Programs and Camps
Kids First Sports Safety was established in 2002 to provide youth sports training through a process of consistent teaching practicices based on fun, safety, skills, and confidence. Sign up today for the life-enhancing programs and chracter-developing experiences that put kids on the road to success.
Kids First Spring Flag Football League
Everyone plays in this league that combines preparation with games. With the focus on safety and skills, boys and girls learn fundamentals and develop skills during the first two weeks and prior to subsequent games. Starting with week three, players are assigned to teams and play 55-minute games culminating with the championship game.
Age: 6-14 yrs
The league run from April 27 to May 25, 9-10:15 AM, for ages 6-8 years, and from 10:15-11:30 AM for ages 9-14 years. Camp takes place at the Wheeling High School Turf Field.