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youth sPORTS • Ages 4–14 Fall Youth NFL Flag Football League Boys & Girls • Ages 4–14 It’s Flag Football Season! In this 8-week league, players will practice for an hour then partake in a 5 v 5 flag football game afterwards. Participants will be divided into appropriate age groups based on the evaluations on Sunday, August 26. Each player will receive flag belts, and an NFL licensed jersey named after their team. Having fun and showing good sportsmanship is our primary goal! Min/Max: 25/100 Des Plaines Park District Staff Arndt Park Field 8 weeks Sundays, 11:00a–noon 9/15–11/3 R: $75/NR: $93 #241363-1 Mandatory Player Evaluations Sunday, September 8 Prairie Lakes, Gym 2:00–3:00p • Ages 7–10 3:00–4:00p • Ages 11–14 We Need Volunteer Coaches! We provide all the training you need, and head coaches receive 50% off the registration fee for their child! Coaches are an important part of the Des Plaines community. Be one! Volunteer Coaches Meeting Thursday, September 12 6:30p • Prairie Lakes 30 SportsKids Archery Ages 6–12 Learn the basics of a recurve bow in a safe and fun environment. This class will focus on a nationally recognized 9-step lesson plan. Blunt tip arrows, bows and targets are provided. Both technique and games will be targeted in this class! jc Min/Max: 6/10 SportsKids Inc. Staff, Instructor Arndt Park Field 6 weeks Thursdays 9/5–10/10 Ages 7–12 6:15–7:00p R: $54/NR: $67.50 #241344-1 Parent/Child (age 6+, w/adult) 7:00–7:45p R: $40.50/NR: $50.50* #241344-2 *Each person must register separately SportsKids Track and Field Skills & Events Clinic Ages 7–12 This clinic will teach kids about track and field, one of the oldest sports that continue to grow and are highlighted by the Olympics every 4 years. Boys and girls will learn the jumping, running and throwing skills involved in the sport of track and field. They will practice sprints, relays, long-distance walking, running hurdles, long jump, discus throw and other track and field events as well as participate in a fun-filled SportsKids track and field meet on the last day of the clinic. jc Min/Max: 8/20 SportsKids Inc., Instructor Arndt Park Field 6 weeks Thursdays, 5:00–6:00p 9/5–10/10 R: $34/NR: $42.50 #241343-1 See SportsKids Track and Field for ages 4–6 on page 28