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.
Youth Soccer League
The Wheeling Park District, in cooperation with Prospect Heights Park District, provide a structured soccer league for those in Grades K-8. 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.
The registration deadline for the Spring League is March 30. Games start the weekend of April 17.
PHWYBS
Prospect Heights/Wheeling Youth Baseball/Softball (PHWYBS) is back for another season of offering boys and girls, ages 5 to 18, a chance to enjoy American's favorite pastime.
Whether you are just beginning to learn the sport or are ready to play in summer tournaments against other regional teams, PHWYBS has all the bases covered!
For more information, click here.
Tennis
The Wheeling and Arlington Heights Park Districts are pleased to offer tennis lessons for youth and adults at Heritage Park Tennis Club this winter and spring. Summer lessons start in June 2010 at Wheeling Hiehg School. Professional staff from Heritage Tennnis Club in Arlington Heights provide lessons throughout the year at the indoor facility. For more information, call Heritage Tennis Club at (847) 398-7780.
Martial Arts
- Karate
- Tae Kwon Do
Lil Pint Hoops
Basketball skills are adapted for preschoolers in this fast-paced, fun program.
AGE: 3-4 yrs and 4-6 yrs
Step One Soccer Skills
Children learn the basics of soccer in a fun and exciting way!
AGE: 3-4 yrs and 4-6 yrs
Parent Tot Sports
Have a blast with your child in this athletically-motivated parent/tot class.
AGE: 2-3 yrs