Lake Forest Parks & Recreation Brochures Fall 2018 | Page 66

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EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION:
Deadline on October 8 at 4:30 pm
NO CLASSES:
November 17 - 25,
December 22 - January 6
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Ken Pierini, Program Supervisor,
847.810.3943
- OR -
Jason Olson, Program Supervisor,
847.810.3946
House League Basketball
The Lake Forest Recreation Department (LFRD) has partnered with Lake Bluff Park District (LBPD) to enhance your basketball
experience. Games and practices will be held in both communities. Players will be from both communities.
PROGRAM FORMAT
House League Basketball will feature different levels of competition as kids get older. Beginning with the most basic of
fundamentals at the Kindergarten level and climaxing at 7th - 8th Grade with high-level competition. While competition
escalates through the years, FUN and skill development is at the foundation at all levels. All levels will feature several
practices before games are played, with the goal of skill development at the forefront. Playoff tournaments will be featured at
5th Grade and above to help provide more competition.
GOALS OF YOUTH BASKETBALL
The purpose of Lake Forest Recreation Department’s Youth Basketball Program is to provide young people with a safe and
enjoyable athletic experience with an emphasis on sportsmanship, fair play, and skill development. All participants will be
instructed in the fundamental skills of the sport including positioning, rules, and basic strategy. Fundamental playing rules will
be taught and enforced at a rate that is suitable to each age level. All players will be assured of playing at least 50% of each
game and the opportunity to play every position with regular practice attendance. Competition level increases as players get
older. PRACTICE = PLAY!
TEAM FORMATION
During the first week of the program, Recreation Department staff and coaches will evaluate all the participants during regular
play, drills, and scrimmages. After the first week, staff will conduct a live draft with their coaches. The staff will make sure
teams are balanced according to skill level and grade distribution.
COACHES CLINIC
The LFRD and LBPD will be offering two coaching clinics for parents that would like to coach one of the in-house basketball league teams for
the 2018-2019 season. Parents will learn the rules of the game, how to conduct a practice, skill development drills, how to reinforce good
sportsmanship, will receive sample plays, and get the basics in how to insure the players have fun.
Location:
Instructor:
Gymnasium, Lake Bluff Recreation Center
Jim Lakeman, Jason Olson, & Ken Pierini
CODE DAYS DATES TIME R/NR
10140601-10 W Nov 7 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm FREE
OFFICIALS CLINIC
The LFRD and LBPD will be offering a basketball officials clinic to anyone interested in becoming an official for the in-house basketball
league. Participants will learn the rules of the game, proper hand signals, how to reinforce good sportsmanship, and get the basics on how to
insure the players and coaches have fun.
Location:
Instructor:
CODE
10140601-12
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Gymnasium, Lake Bluff Recreation Center
Jim Lakeman
DAYS DATES TIME R/NR
Th Nov 8 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm FREE
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