ATHLETICSChildren and adults universally enjoylearning the art of Karate. Classes are taughtby Illinois Shotokan Karate Club’s expertinstructors under the direction of JohnDiPasquale, four-time National Champion, U.S.Karate National Coach and President of theNational Karate Federation of the U.S.Beginner students will not be permitted to register into thecurrent session after the second class has met. Registration forcontinuers through advanced students will be accepted after thestart date, but the full class fee is required.KarateFall Session (September - December)R/NR Fee: $143/$179Pre-Karate (4-7 years)Young children will develop agility, strength, and coordinationskills through fun and creative activities. This program, specificallydesigned to work with growing minds and bodies, enhancesmemory and agility skills too. Watch your child blossom whilelearning karate and having a blast at the same time.Parent/Child Karate (7+ years)An excellent opportunity to spend quality time with your child whileconditioning muscles, developing coordination, and improvingcardiovascular fitness. Fees are per person.Youth Karate (7-14 years)Karate skills put children in touch with their bodies and helps tobuild coordination, agility, strength, and poise, as well as establisheslasting personal safety skills. The mental aspect of karate isequal to if not greater than the physical. Practicing this art resultsin increased self-esteem, in addition to enhancing discipline andcontrol.Adult Karate (15+ years)Release tension and develop total body fitness! In addition toself-defense skills, karate develops flexibility and muscle tone, allwhile improving core strength. From work to home, the benefits ofkarate can be felt in all aspects of life.• Uniforms and Belt-Testing are options availablethrough the ISKC instructor.Thursdays Sullivan Community Center, 635 N. Aspen DrivePre-Karate (4-7 years) 9/3-12/17 (no class 11/26)Beginner/Continuer 220201-1 4:00-4:45pIntermediate/Advanced* 220202-1 4:45-5:30p*with Instructor’s permissionThursdays Sullivan Community Center, 635 N. Aspen DriveYouth (7-14 years) 9/3-12/17 (no class 11/26)Beg/Cont (White-Orange) 220210-1 5:30-6:30pIntermediate (Yellow-Green) 220211-1 6:30-7:30pAdvanced (Purple belt & up) 220212-1 7:30-8:30pAdult (15+ years) 9/3-12/17 (no class 11/26)All levels 220220-1 8:30-9:30pSaturdays Sullivan Community Center, 635 N. Aspen DrivePre-Karate (4-7 years) 9/12-12/19 TimeBeginner (no experience) 220203-1 11:35-12:20pContinuer (1 + sessions) 220204-1 12:25-1:10pYouth (7-14 years) 9/12-12/19 TimeBeginner (White) 220213-1 9:30-10:25aContinuer (Red - Orange) 220214-1 10:30-11:25aNovice (Yellow - Blue) 220215-1 1:15-2:15pInt (Green - Purple) 220216-1 2:15-3:15pAdvanced (Brown - Black) 220217-1 3:15-4:15pAdult (15+ years) 9/12-12/19 TimeBeginner (White) 220221-1 9:30-10:25aContinuer (Red - Orange) 220222-1 10:30-11:25aNovice (Yellow - Blue) 220223-1 1:15-2:15pInt (Green - Purple) 220224-1 2:15-3:15pAdvanced (Brown - Black) 220225-1 3:15-4:15p• Please note that the Youth, Parent/Child and Adultclasses may train together.Parent/Child (7+ years) 9/12-12/19Beg/Continuer* (White) 220230-1 9:30-10:25a*R/NR fee is per person48 (847) 996-6800vhparkdistrict.org
ATHLETICSSpeed DevelopmentTCBOOST is the top Speed Development and Athletic Performancecompany in the Chicagoland area, serving top athletes andprograms for the past 15 years. They have partnered with VernonHills Resident and Glenbrook North Head Football Coach BobPieper to offer their outstanding training programs for the VernonHills community . Consultants for the Chicago Cubs, NorthwesternUniversity Football, Dartmouth College, Wheaton College andspeed coaches for many top NFL players such as Charles Tillman,Roberto Garza, Jermon Bushrod and Nick Roach.Program for grades 3-8 will teach aspiring athletes the “Skill” ofathletic speed and movement. The program is offered as a wayto give your child a head start athletically this spring. Speed isa skill that can be significantly improved and developed just likehitting a baseball, shooting a basketball or dribbling a soccer ball.Remember, FAST doesn’t happen by accident!Grades: 3-8Code Dates Day Time Fee221701-1 9/20 Su 2:00-3:00p $45221701-2 10/18 Su 2:00-3:00p $45221701-3 11/22 Su 2:00-3:00p $45221701-4 9/20, 10/18, 11/22 Su 2:00-3:00p $120Grades 9-12221701-5 9/20 Su 3:00-4:00p $45221701-6 10/18 Su 3:00-4:00p $45221701-7 11/22 Su 3:00-4:00p $45221701-8 9/20, 10/18, 11/22 Su 3:00-4:00p $120Sullivan Community Center GymOpen Table Tennis PlayAll ages, all skill levels welcome!Tuesdays & Fridays, 6:00-9:00 pm (no 10/30)Drop-in fee: $5 Sullivan Community CenterKids Co-Ed VolleyballReady, set, spike! This energizing co-ed class, presented byOn-The-Go Sports, teaches participants the fundamentals ofvolleyball in a fun team setting. Instruction will focus on passing,setting, spiking, serving and blocking, while stressingthe importance of discipline and teamwork as it equates tosuccess on the court. Participants will be grouped accordingto playing skill. All instructors have played volleyball at thecollegiate or semi-professional level, virtually guaranteeingpositive results. Everyone walks away a winner and receivesa surprise giveaway!Grades: 3-8Fee: $150Code Grades Dates Day Time220902-1 3-5 9/21-11/2 M 6:30-7:30p220902-2 6-8 9/21-11/2 M 7:30-8:30pNo class 10/12220902-3 3-5 11/9-12/14 M 6:30-7:30p220902-4 6-8 11/9-12/14 M 7:30-8:30pHawthorn Middle School South GymNon-Contact FootballLearn football from athletes who have played at the collegiateor professional level, maximizing quality instruction!This high-energy non-contact football clinic, presented byOn-the-Go Sports, teaches the fundamentals of football,including passing, receiving, blocking, routes and more!Participants will receive top notch instruction. The clinicwill also include a scrimmage. This program is headed byChris Martin, former Chicago Bear, Northwestern Rose Bowlparticipant and 1996 All-American.Grades: 1-6Fee: $150Code Grades Dates Day Time220901-1 1-2 10/6-11/17 Tu 6:30-7:30p220901-2 3-6 10/6-11/17 Tu 7:30-8:30pNo class 10/20Hawthorn Middle School South GymYouth BasketballTable Tennis LessonsLearn table tennis from the pros! 2001 Illinois State Champion Engelbert Solis is teaching an 8-week course on the fundamentals of thisfast paced sport. Get hands-on training in a class setting with coaches and a table tennis robot. Lessons include the basic forehand/backhand stroke, pushing, blocking, smash, serving and advanced techniques such as looping, footwork, proper body mechanics and servereturns. After your lesson, feel free to stay for open table tennis at no additional fee. All ages welcome.Code Dates Day Time Fee220801-1 9/25-11/20 F 6:00-7:00p $99 No class 10/30Sullivan Community Center GymPlay Longer, Live Stronger49