YBL Ready to Ball!
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 The 2008-09 Youth Basketball League kick's off this November and will run through March 2009. YBL is for children in grades 1 - 8. All players will experience fun, fitness and fair play while learning and improving skills in dribbling, passing, shooting, defense and game theory. The core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility are stressed.
· Skill assessments are a part of the YBL season and allow cordinators to evaluate players in order to make teams as fair as possible. All signed-up participants are guaranteed to make a roster. Skill assessments for grades 1-4 will take place November 7 and 14, 2008. Assessments for grades 5-8 will be held November 8 and 15.
· Volunteer coaches are vital in allowing the league to run. If you would like to coach, referee or supervise, please contact YBL Coordinator Drew Richardson at 708-434-0235.
· The league includes area high school drills, qualified instructors, IHSA certified referees, guest speakers, individual evaluations, and national and local business sponsorships.
· There will be a Skills Competition in February as well as All-Star traveling teams!
· Sign-up is going on now! Spaces fill up fast!
· YBL is sponsored by the Jr. NBA, Jr. WNBA, The Chicago Sky™, and Powerade™.
Cost: Members $175 for the ENTIRE season! Program Members $350 for the ENTIRE season
For more information please contact YBL Coordinator Drew Richardson at 708-434-0235 or drichardson@opymca.org.
 
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Make Waves this Fall
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· Learn the fundamentals of this great water sport.
· Learn how to roll, change direction, stop, exit the craft and much more!
· Perfect for beginners through advanced kayakers.
· Taught by skilled instructors from the White Water Association of Chicago
Dates: Sundays, October 5 - December 7, 2008 - 9 weeks!
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Ages: 14+
Program # - AQ998
Cost: $140 for Members; $200 for program members
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Special Personal Training Rates!
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Why wait for a new year to begin living a healthy lifestyle? Get a head start by working with one of our qualified trainers today!
HF822 - 3 Sessions $106 for Members; $212 for Program Members
HF823 - 6 Sessions $200 for Members; $400 for Program Members
HF827 - 12 Sessions $372 for Members; $744 for Program Members
Sign-up at the Member Service's Desk. Prices valid October 1 - December 31, 2008.
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Spooky Good Time
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 West Cook YMCA kids participate in Halloween activities in 2007.
Enjoy a spooky good time with Halloween games, a costume contest and not-so-scary snacks during the West Cook YMCA's annual Family Halloween Party & Costume Contest.
Date: Friday, October 31, 2008
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Cost: Members $12 per family of 4; Program Members $24 per family of 4
Program # - YF420
Registration deadline is Thursday, October 30, 2008.
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Our Service Promise to You!
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We Promise:
· To provide excellent customer service.
· To appreciate the individuality and gifts of each person.
· To strengthen and build relationships.
· To model respect, responsibility, honesty and caring in all of our programs, services and interactions.
· To be a resource for health of spirit, mind and body.
· To serve as an asset to the community.
· To listen and care.
To be known practiced, owned and embraced by all employees of the YMCA.
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FREE Internet Safety Seminar
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The West Cook YMCA will host a FREE Internet Safety for Seniors seminar presented by Detective Shana Kutok (pictured above with West Cook YMCA Community Learning Center Coordinator Bob Edwards) of the Oak Park Police Department.
Date: Tuesday, October 28
Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm
Cost: FREE
Please RSVP to Bob Edwards at 708-383-5200 ext. 3244 or bedwards@opymca.org.
Seminar may be canceled due to low enrollment
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Spend your day out of School at the Y!
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School's Out Specials and Basketball Specials offered at the YMCA.
School's Out Specials include:
· Arts and crafts, sports, group games and much more
· Bring lunch, swimsuit and towel
· Forms must be completed and turned in prior to registration
· Register early to secure your spot!
Date: Monday, October 13th
Time: 7:00am - 7:00pm
Age: 6 - 12
Program # - CD501
Cost: $45 Members; $63 Program Members
Basketball Specials
Stay active while learning the fundamentals of basketball
Date: Monday, October 13th
Time: 7:00am - 5:30pm
Age: 6 - 14
Program # - YF500
Cost: $45 Members;
$63 Program Members
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New Lap Swim Lane Times Added!
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One lap lane has been added on Tuesday and Thursdays from 7:55pm - 8:45pm and from 9:15pm - 10:00pm.
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