Arlington Aces Soccer

The Arlington Heights Park District and the Arlington Aces Soccer Club provide the framework for children to learn this exciting and rewarding sport while developing individual skills and learning the importance of teamwork.

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School’s Out Sports Camp

Join us for a day of non-stop sports fun at our School’s Out Sports Camp! These one-day camps are packed with a variety of sports games and activities, providing a fun and safe environment for kids ages 5-13 to enjoy their day off from school. Our experienced coaches and staff ensure every child has a blast while staying active and engaged. From soccer and basketball to relay races and team challenges, there’s something for everyone! Remember to bring a nut-free lunch, and get ready for an unforgettable day of sports, laughter, and new friendships. Sign up now and make the most of your day off!

Spark a love of sports in your child (ages 2+!)

Our engaging sports classes cater to all interests and skill levels. Let your child explore a variety of sports or delve deeper into a favorite! We offer classes for:

• Sport Samplers: Perfect for introducing your child to different activities!
• Fundamentals Focused: Develop skills in a specific sport your child loves.

It’s a fun way to stay active and build a lifelong love of sports!

For more information about sports classes, please contact Kevin Keister, Camelot Park Supervisor, at kkeister@ahpd.org.

Sports Programs Available Year Round:

Summer only Sports programs:

Free Agents

• Looking for a team to play on fill out our Free Agent Form here
• Is your team in need of a Free Agent? View those looking for teams here

League Options:

We offer a variety of leagues at different skill levels. Choose the one that best suits your team’s experience!

Spring Schedule:

• Spring leagues generally follows a double-header format (two games per night).
• Teams get 8 regular season games
• We may adjust the schedule based on the number of teams in each division.

Summer Schedule and Playoffs:

• Teams get 10 regular season games + a single-elimination tournament.
• We may adjust the schedule based on the number of teams in each division.

Team Placement:

To ensure fair competition, we may use past season records or program manager discretion for bracketing teams.

Registration and Refunds:

• One team member registers the entire team.
• Full payment is required at registration.
• If a suitable league isn’t available for your team’s skill level, we’ll offer a full refund before schedules are published.

Facilities:

AHPD softball leagues are played at Melas Park Sports Complex, featuring:

• Four lighted softball fields with synthetic turf infields
• Concessions stand
• Playground
• Ample parking

Important Notes:

• A new team roster and waiver must be submitted before each season’s first game. Specific instructions will be emailed to team captains.
• We don’t offer individual player registration. Free agents can contact Nick Wirth, Athletic Supervisor, at [email address removed].

Get ready for a fun and competitive season!

Click on the below links for the following:

• Softball League Manual
• How to create your roster waiver in Quickscores
• Game Schedules

Two ways to register

• Online – You must have an AHPD account to register online.
• If your team has a sponsor – Teams must pay in full at the time of registration. If your sponsorship check does not cover your entire league fee, you must pay the balance when you register. A sponsorship check is not a deposit.

• If you will not have your sponsorship check before the deadline, you must pay in full when you register, and we will reimburse you once we receive your sponsorship check. It may take 5-10 business days to receive your reimbursement.
• AHPD will NOT hold spots for teams.

Free Agents

• Looking for a team to play on fill out our Free Agent Form here
• Is your team in need of a Free Agent? View those looking for teams here

Have Questions? Contact Cameron Edelman, Athletic Manager, at cedelman@ahpd.org for details on schedules or registration.

The Men’s Basketball Leagues at Arlington Heights Park District offer something for everyone!

Find Your Perfect Match:

We have leagues for various skill levels, ensuring a competitive and enjoyable experience. Placement is based on your league choice during registration, past season records (if applicable), and the Athletic Supervisor’s discretion.

League Options:

• A League: Geared towards serious players seeking a challenge
• B League: Designed for a more relaxed and recreational atmosphere

Free Agents

• Looking for a team to play on fill out our Free Agent Form here
• Is your team in need of a Free Agent? View those looking for teams here

Game On!

• All games are played on Thursday evenings at Camelot or Pioneer Park gyms. Additional locations (Betsy Ross & Poe) may be used if enough teams register.

Get ready for a fun and competitive season!

Click on the below links for the following:

• Adult Basketball Manual
• How to create your roster waiver in Quickscores
• Game Schedules

Roster/Wavier:
Each team is required to submit a new team roster every season. The roster serves as the Park District liability waiver for individual players and must be completed and signed by EVERY player. Each team will set up their own profile in QuickScores (our scheduling software) and use this profile to create a team roster and collect electronic player signatures for the waiver. Once teams have registered, I will email instructions to the team captain on how to complete the roster/waiver process.

Have Questions? Contact Cameron Edelman, Athletic Manager, at cedelman@ahpd.org for details on schedules or registration.

Women’s Pickup Basketball

Our Women’s Pickup Basketball program is designed for women of all skill levels to come together, play, and enjoy the game in a supportive and friendly atmosphere. With individual registration, you’ll get the chance to play games ranging from 3v3 to 5v5, ensuring plenty of action and involvement for everyone. This program is all about meeting new people, staying active, and having fun in a safe and welcoming environment. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player, you’ll find a community of like-minded adults who share your love for basketball. Join us to improve your skills, make new friends, and enjoy the thrill of the game!

Winter

Spring

Youth Basketball – Fall 2024

Coaches Corner

Fall youth basketball is a recreational program for 1st-2nd grade boys and 1st-5th grade girls. Players register for the park that is nearest to where you live. Teams will be made up based on the number of kids signed up for each park. We do allow 1 reciprocal friend request. Practice day and time will be determined when teams are formed. Games are scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays and teams may have BYE weeks and/or two games in a weekend. Practices begin the week of October 21 and games begin the weekend of November 2.

The season will host an 8-game schedule, and the last games will be played the weekend of December 14. Depending on enrollment, we may combine practice times and/or league brackets across grades. Players will receive season information, including practice and game schedules, AFTER the pre-season coaches meeting. The coaches meeting will take place sometime the week of October 14. Practice and game locations may differ from the Community Center Park you register your child from.

We depend upon volunteer coaches to run this program. Please consider volunteering to coach this season. Questions? Please email Kevin Wollnik, Recreation Supervisor, at kwollnik@ahpd.org.

Interested in becoming a youth basketball referee? For more information or any questions, please contact Steve Perille.

Youth Basketball – Winter 2025

Games are played on Saturdays and Sundays. Practices begin the week of January 13th. Games begin the weekend of January 18th. First games on Sunday will begin at 11am. Online registration ends Sunday, December 8th. Cost of the program is $105. Practices and/or games may not be at the community center that you sign up your child for.

Girls

Boys

3v3 Basketball Tournament

This end of season tournament is sure to bring fun to everyone! Three to five players comprise a team; just register one participant from your team. Games may be held at either Pioneer or Camelot. Tournament date is Saturday, March 15.

Girls

Boys

Youth Volleyball Leagues

Winter/Spring 2025

Resident Registration: Tuesday, December 5th at 10am

The Arlington Heights Park District has partnered with VolleyKidz USA to offer Fall and Winter season co-ed recreational volleyball leagues for 5th through 8th graders. We teach young players fundamental technical and age-appropriate tactical skills and sporting behavior. Teams are limited to 7-10 players to maximize play time.

League Information

• The 6-week season runs on Sunday’s only at the Arlington Ridge Center.
• Leagues are organized and professionally coached by Volleykidz USA staff and meet once a week on Sunday’s between 1pm – 4pm.
• The first Sunday are player evaluation, Volleykidz USA coaches form teams based on the evaluation. We are unable to take friend requests.
• Players register individually by grade. Team and leagues are co-ed, and leagues are divided into 5th/6th grade and 7th/8th grade.
• All players receive an EVP T-Shirt.

Session I: Sunday, January 19th – Sunday February 23rd

• Register for the 5th/6th grade league here: Activity detail | AHPD Registration (activecommunities.com)
• Register for the 7th/8th grade league here: Activity detail | AHPD Registration (activecommunities.com)

Session II: Sunday, March 2nd – Sunday, April 13th (No sessions on Sunday, March 23rd)

• Register for the 5th/6th grade league here: Activity detail | AHPD Registration (activecommunities.com)
• Register for the 7th/8th grade league here: Activity detail | AHPD Registration (activecommunities.com)

Winter/Spring 2025 Youth Volleyball Clinics & Camps

VolleyKidz USA Clinics

Improve your skills with drills in setting, passing, overhand serving and spiking. The lesson plan directs the use of individual training, pairing drills in game situation, development that helps each student reach a new level and incorporates leadership and educational components. Instructors organize short games at the end of each class.

Skills and Drills 3rd-5th

Skills and Drills 6th-8th

Spiking & Serving Training 5th – 9th

Improve your volleyball skills with 90 minutes of drills. Spiking & serving is for intermediate and advanced players who wish to learn proper arm swing, footwork and jumping techniques. Drills keep the player focused on reach and power while plyo-metrics training enhances vertical jump and game performance. The multi-step approach will be taught along with transition attacking.

Winter Break & Specialty Camps 3rd – 8th

Camelot Park

Join us for a special holiday volleyball camp session taught and directed by EVP Volleyball Pros. The 4-day camp will concentrate on the fundamentals of passing, setting, spiking, and overhand serving. The lesson plan directs the use of self-mastery training that helps each student reach a new level. The knowledge of the instructors will give the participants a head-start on their skills in preparation for the volley club team play. No camp Wednesday, January 1st.

We offer leagues for all skill levels! Whether you’re a seasoned spiker or a recreational enthusiast, we have a place for you.

• AA League: Geared for the most competitive players seeking a challenge.
• A League: Designed for a more relaxed and recreational atmosphere.

Important Notes:

• All leagues emphasize fun and sportsmanship, regardless of competitiveness.
• Team registration only (no individual sign-ups).
• After registration closes, captains will receive season info and roster submission instructions via email.

Seasons and Schedules:

• Fall Season:

  • The Monday A – Recreational and AA Competitive league will begin on Monday, August 26. No games on Monday, September 2.
  • The Tuesday A – Recreational and AA Competitive league will begin on Tuesday, August 27.
  • The Fall season is anticipated to end the week of December 16/17, depending on the number of teams registered.

• Winter/Spring Season:

• Runs mid-January through the end of April. Registration for the winter/spring season opens on Tuesday, December 3 at 10AM.

• Teams play 12 regular season games and a single-elimination tournament.

• Depending on team numbers, there may be double-headers and/or bye weeks.

• All players must be 18 years or older by the first game.

Locations and Game Times:

Games are at 6:30PM, 7:30PM, 8:30PM and 9:30PM. Teams play across these times, and specific time slot requests cannot be accommodated.

Games are played at various locations across Arlington Heights, including:

• Betsy Ross Elementary School

• Poe Elementary School

• Camelot Park

• Arlington Ridge Center

Register Here

For more information, please contact Jackie DeLaMora, Recreation Supervisor, at jdelamora@ahpd.org. Free agent inquires will be accepted for the Winter 2025 season.

• Game Schedules
• Adult Volleyball Manual
• Adult Volleyball Roster/Waiver
• Adult Volleyball Free Agent Form

Adult Pickup Soccer

Looking to kickstart your soccer skills and have fun? Register now for our new adult pickup soccer classes! Each week, you’ll get 2 hours of exciting gameplay, with matches ranging from 3v3 to 7v7. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just looking to stay active, our sessions offer the perfect opportunity to enjoy soccer with like-minded adults. Don’t miss out on the chance to stay fit, meet new friends, and experience the joy of the game. Sign up today and get ready to play!

Winter

Spring

The Arlington Heights Park District offers Saturday morning Pre T-Ball and T-Ball classes and weekday Pre T-Ball, T-Ball, and Rookie Ball leagues beginning the week of June 10th. Registration opens at 10am on Tuesday April 2nd for Park District residents and on Tuesday, April 9th for non-residents. All sessions are held outdoors.

Enthusiastic Park District staff coach both programs, teaching players proper throwing, catching, hitting, and batting techniques. Both programs are instructional and neither have prerequisites at any level (Pre-T, T-Ball or Rookie Ball). Players should register according to their age/grade rather than their experience.

In Pre T-Ball and T-Ball, players learn to hit from a tee. In Rookie Ball, players learn to hit a coach-pitched ball. League players receive a Park District hat and t-shirt.

Weekday leagues meet twice a week. For the first 2-3 weeks, players learn skills and techniques through fun drills and short scrimmages. By the end of week three, players in each practice time slot are split into two teams, and those two teams scrimmage each other for the full session for the remainder of the season. Coaches continue to demonstrate and reinforce techniques during scrimmages. Leagues and classes meet at the following locations:

• Melas Park Sports Complex, 1500 W. Central Rd., Mt. Prospect
• Sunset Meadows turf football field, 1201 W. Kirchoff Rd., Arlington Hts.
• Pioneer Park ball diamonds, 500 S. Fernandez Ave., Arlington Hts.

Pre T-Ball Leagues (4 years old) – Melas Park Sports Complex, 1500 W. Central Rd., Mt. Prospect

T-Ball Leagues (5 years old) –  Melas Park Sports Complex

T-Ball Leagues (5 years old) –  Pioneer Park ball diamonds

Rookie Ball Leagues (5-7 years old) – Melas Park Sports Complex

*Kindergarten and first graders (2024-25 school year).

Leagues do not meet on July 3-4. Rain outs will be made up the week of July 29

Any Age Override Inquiries? Contact Jackie Delamora at jdelamora@ahpd.org or 847-506-7133.

The Arlington Heights Park District offers a Gymnastics Program in cooperation with the Rolling Meadows Park District. All gymnastics classes are offered at the Rolling Meadows Park District Nelson Sports Complex located in Rolling Meadows at 3900 Owl Drive, 847.818.3214.

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Hot Shot Tots Gymnastics (1-3 yrs)
A playful parent/tot class centered around age appropriate movements using specialized tot-sized gymnastics equipment

Preschool Gymnastics (3-5 yrs)
Proper body positions and basic tumbling skills are introduced for your newly independent gymnast. Children must be toilet trained to participate.

Kindergarten Gymnastics (5-6 yrs)
With positive reinforcement, children are afforded appropriate challenges, which prepare them physically and mentally for our youth gymnastics classes. These classes are pre-1st grade.

Youth Gymnastics: Beginning/Intermediate (6-13 yrs)
Our developmental gymnastics program is divided by gender and into skill levels. The three level program is designed to provide a non-competitive, achievement-oriented program of progressive skills.

Advanced Gymnastics (9-18 yrs)
The advanced gymnastics classes are geared towards children that have been through the developmental program. Instructor permission required. Registration must be done in-person.

Tumbling Programs (8-14 yrs)
This class features a strong emphasis on tumbling and jumping skills.

Various Martial Arts programs are offered at Pioneer, Camelot, Frontier and Forest View Racquet and Fitness Club. Classes Include Aikido, Karate, Kung Fu, Shotokan and Tae Kwon Do.

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Let’s Play Rugby! Arlington Stallions (Non-Contact)

Pioneer Park

Rugby combines the best attributes of American football, basketball, and soccer. This program is designed to teach young boys and girls the basics of the game of rugby in a non-contact format and is designed to introduce non-rugby experienced athletes to the skills, training, philosophy and strategy necessary to safely participate in this sport, Learn the positions, passing techniques and the rules of the game. Each participant will receive a tee shirt and rugby ball! Training sessions are conducted by USA Rugby Certified and Illinois Rugby Registered coaches from the Arlington Stallions Rugby Club.