 Throughout the year World Sport Chicago hosts and supports events which celebrate Olympic values like friendship, respect and fair play. Last month was filled with events that highlight and capture these values and promote positive and creative ways to engage youth in sport. Be sure to take a quick look at the "June At-A-Glance" section in this month's newsletter for a recap of June events, which include the launch of "One Summer Chicago."
One Summer Chicago is our pilot summer anti-violence initiative. In just one month we have established programs that will engage over 700 youth across the city. These programs are spread across the four pilot communities of Little Village, Garfield Park, Woodlawn and Englewood. As violence during the summer months continues to be an increasing concern in Chicago, this program presents an opportunity for the youth in these communities to be safe this summer as they engage in a variety of sports. An example of just one of these programs is an initiative that integrates sports, life skills development and exposure to career possibilities in a safe environment. It is through these innovative programs that we hope more youth can benefit from the Olympic spirit as they learn the values that can come from sports and are able to build stronger lives.
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Sincerely, 
Scott Myers
Executive Director |
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June 3, 2011: WSC Hosted the 2nd Annual Wrestling Festival at Navy Pier--> Click here to read more about this event
June 14, 2011: WSC Hosted the 2011 CPS Archery Tournament at Lincoln Park Archery Club
June 23, 2011: Olympians, Paralympians and WSC Scholars celebrated "Olympic Day" on North Avenue Beach--> Click here to see photos from this event
June 25, 2011: Summer Track Program Kicks-Off at Hanson Stadium--See article below
June 27, 2011: WSC and its partners launched "One Sumer Chicago," a pilot program that will focus on curbing youth violence this summer.
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WSC Kicks off Summer Track Program
CHICAGO (June 25, 2011)--World Sport Chicago kicked off the 3rd Annual Summer Track Program. This free city-wide program, for boys and girls ages 6 - 14, is designed to provide basic training in the sport as well as community based programming to keep kids active during the summer. The program will run through August and is open to youth of all physical and visual abilities. WSC hosts meets throughout the summer in an effort to provide fun and rewarding competition. The remaining meets are scheduled to take place on July 16th, August 6th and August 20th alternating between Hanson Stadium and Eckersall Stadium in Chicago.
This year the program is bigger than ever with over 30 Chicago community organizations participating in the program. Volunteer opportunities are available and assistance is needed for registration and event management for the remaining dates, including this Saturday, July 16th at Eckersall Stadium. Please log on to myvolunteerpage.com to sign up, or contact volunteer@worldsportchicago.org for further information.
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Other Ways to Support WSC |
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Compete for WSC in Live to Support Chicago's Athletic Leagues 
Live to Support Chicago is a charity-driven sports organization that provides athletic leagues and social events for Chicagoans who want to stay active and support their favorite charities at the same time.
World Sport Chicago recently partnered with LTS Chicago, so now you can support us by competing for WSC when you sign up for LTS Chicago leagues, tournaments and events. A portion of your registration fee is donated to WSC and if your team wins a league/tournament, WSC will receive a minimum of $500. With soccer, kickball, volleyball and softball leagues available for the summer and registration for fall leagues coming soon, there are a number of fun ways you can enjoy your favorite sports and support World Sport Chicago! |
New volunteer opportunities with World Sport Chicago are now available at MyVolunteerPage.com. Logon and sign up today!!!
- World Sport Chicago Summer Track Program: (second meet Saturday, July 16th @ Eckersall Stadium, 2423 E. 82nd St.): Postings are now available on MyVolunteerPage.com and assistance is needed for registration and event management.
- In-office volunteer opportunities are now available for select daytime and evening shifts to help with planning for the 2011 Family Sports Festival.
- Seasonal professional volunteer opportunities are now available for graphic designers and special event planners. Instructions on how to apply for these positions can be found under the "Now Accepting Applications" category on MyVolunteerPage.com.
Please note: MyVolunteerPage.com has undergone some recent changes, so please take some time to navigate through your profile to get used to the new format.
Check out these other great volunteer opportunities from some of World Sport Chicago's community sports partners:
- 2011 CoverGirl Classic Gymnastics Competition (Thursday, July 21st to Sunday, 24th @ UIC Pavilion, 525 S. Racine): WSC is again proud to support USA Gymnastics with this event which marks the final qualifier for the 2011 Visa National Championships. The event will feature some of the top female gymnasts from around the country. Volunteers are needed to assist with marketing & media relations, tournament operations and event operations. To volunteer for this event, you are required to sign-up and register on the USA Gymnastics website. Questions can be directed to Cindy Morano at cindymorano@hotmail.com or Norbert Bendixen at norbertil@aol.com.
Stay tuned for more volunteer opportunities from WSC and its partners.
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