Affiliate Programs<strong>Skokie</strong> Amateur Hockey AssociationThe <strong>Skokie</strong> Amateur Hockey Association is a member of the Northern Illinois HockeyLeague, which is comprised of approximately 20 member associations from variouscommunities in the Northern Illinois area. For info, contact Dan Binder at (773) 368-5964 or danbinder@flyershockey.org.<strong>Skokie</strong> IndiansEvaluations take place in February at the Weber Leisure Center. Specific dates will beposted on our website. Each player should bring their own glove and wear indoor athleticshoes. Coaches will contact you in March with team assignments and schedules. We alsopost that information on our website. All other league players will be contacted by theircoaches in March for their schedules. Please check http://skokieindians.org for the latestinformation regarding the league. Registration forms will be available at all <strong>Park</strong> <strong>District</strong>facilities and ALL payments need to be made out to the <strong>Skokie</strong> Indians Little league.NO registration forms will be accepted at <strong>Park</strong> <strong>District</strong> facilities.Skatium Figure Skating ClubOur club offers weekend freestyle practice ice at reduced rates, allowing you and yourcoach to prepare for competition. Social events and more are also offered. Call LesAscher (773) 736-1940.<strong>Skokie</strong> Historical SocietyThis non-profit organization helps preserve <strong>Skokie</strong>’s past through standard and digitalarchival projects. The society actively seeks volunteers to help with preservation projects.For more information, call (847) 677-6672.<strong>Skokie</strong> Art GuildThe Guild is a nonprofit group comprised of <strong>Skokie</strong> artists, art lovers and patrons of thearts, all of whom promote the appreciation of fine arts through monthly demonstrationsand art lectures. Visit skokienet.org/saguild1 for information.American Youth Soccer OrganizationAYSO is a nonprofit National Organization that provides quality soccer programs forchildren, ages 4-19. The philosophies are: Everyone plays, balanced teams, positivecoaching, open registration, good sportsmanship, player development.Visit: www.skokieayso.org for more information.<strong>Skokie</strong> YouthThis nonprofit organization of volunteers is dedicated to providing athletic programsfor the children of <strong>Skokie</strong>, ages 6-15. Programs include baseball, softball, andbasketball. For more information, visit the <strong>Skokie</strong> Youth web site at skokieyouth.org.M★NASRMaine-Niles Association of Special RecreationDedicated to improving the quality of life and, throughadvocacy and awareness, promoting a successful leisurelifestyle for individuals with disabilities.Who Do We Serve?M-NASR serves children, teens & adults with physical, mental & emotionaldisabilities and their families through community recreation agencies.Senior participants enjoying low impact and aqua aerobics classes,social clubs and homebound programming. We also offer inclusionservices to anyone who needs assistance to participate in programsoffered by member agencies.What Do We Do?M-NASR provides a wide range of recreation and leisure programsfor people of every age, ability and interest in our service area. Theseactivities include:• Adapted Activities• Adult Clubs• After School Programs• Aquatics• Arts and CraftsWhere Are We?M-NASR6820 W. Dempster StreetMorton Grove, IL 60053• Athletics• Cooking• Cultural Arts• Fitness• Special Events• Special Olympics• Summer Camps• Trips• And much moreContact us:Voice: (847) 966-5522Fax: (847) 966-8340TTY: (847) 966-8897Youth Sports Registration Forms Now Online!<strong>Skokie</strong> Youth Basketball Registration Formwww.skokieparks.org/YouthB-ballReg.pdfNiles North Junior Vikings Feeder Basketball Clinicswww.skokieparks.org/NNJrVikB-BallClinic.pdf<strong>Skokie</strong> Youth Softball 2011 Registrationwww.<strong>Skokie</strong>parks.org/SoftballReg.pdfWe are happy to be part of the community. Come visit us at this beautifulsports complex. Free parking. Call us for physician referrals. Early morningand evening appointments available.Rehabilitation for:• Work related injuries• Sports injuries• Back/Neck painStop in for a Complimentary Injury Screen. For more information onAccelerated locations and services, contact us at: (877) 97-REHAB orinfo@acceleratedrehab.com.Weber <strong>Park</strong> Leisure Center (847) 779-61009300 Weber <strong>Park</strong> Place, Room 225 Fax (847) 779-610262| <strong>Skokie</strong> <strong>Park</strong> <strong>District</strong>
Picnic Area & Athletic Field ReservationsPicnic AreasEleven picnic areas are currently available for use. They are located at Central, Devonshire,Emerson, Hamlin, Laramie, Lorel, Lockwood, Lyons, Oakton, Schack, and Terminal <strong>Park</strong>s.Picnic Area ReservationsReservations may be made on a “first-come-first serve” basis. Applications may besubmitted beginning on March 1 for the current year (April 1 through September 30).Please make your request early in order to assure your preferred date and location. Noreservations will be taken over the phone. Picnic area availability may be checked by calling(847) 674-1500, but available dates cannot be guaranteed until a “Special <strong>Park</strong> UsageApplication” has been submitted and approved. Usage Applications are available online atwww.<strong>Skokie</strong>parks.org and at all park district facilities. Security deposits are $100 and mustbe submitted with the Usage Application. The application approval process takes at leastone week. Resident picnic area fees are $35 for five-hour blocks on weekdays and $50 forfive-hour blocks on weekend days & holidays (Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day). Non-residents fees are $70 for five-hour blocks on weekdays and $100 for fivehourblocks on weekend days & holidays (Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day). All above fees are doubled for 11 hour blocks and then discounted by $15. Proof ofresidency is required to receive resident rates.Athletic Field ReservationsBaseball, Softball, Soccer fields and our Cricket Practice Pitch can be reserved for group rentals. Please make your request early in order to assure your preferred date andlocation. The athletic field application approval process takes at least two weeks.Americans with Disabilities ActThe <strong>Skokie</strong> <strong>Park</strong> <strong>District</strong> welcomes the participation of all individuals in our programs, including those with disabilities. We are fully committed to complying with theADA and providing reasonable accommodations to facilitate participation in our programs. The sooner we know about your special situation, the more time we haveto make reasonable accommodations to improve you or your child’s recreational experience with us. It is the responsibility of participants or their parents/guardians tocontact Michelle Tuft, Superintendent of Recreation, to make arrangements for any accommodation at the time of registration (no later than two weeks prior to the startof the program). Notification received less than two weeks prior to the start of the program may result in delayed participation in the program. If you have questions orconcerns, contact Michelle Tuft, Superintendent of Recreation, at (847) 674-1500, ext. 2181, or e-mail MJTuft@<strong>Skokie</strong>parks.org.Public Notification Pesticide & Fertilizer ApplicationsThe <strong>Skokie</strong> <strong>Park</strong> <strong>District</strong> will be making pesticide and fertilizer applications in various parks throughout the <strong>District</strong> including the Weber <strong>Park</strong> Golf Course. Theseapplications are necessary to maintain the health and vigor of desirable plants and retain the aesthetic quality of our parks. Each park will be posted with signs in thespecified application areas. Signs will be posted just prior to application and will remain until the following day. All procedures concerning notification and application ofchemicals for the treatment of turf grass or plants shall conform to the guidelines outlined in the <strong>Skokie</strong> <strong>Park</strong> <strong>District</strong>’s pesticide policy as well as State regulations. Foradvanced notification, contact Steve Ames, Landscape Specialist at (847) 674-1500, ext. 2804.Participant Behavior Code of ConductThe following behavioral code of conduct will be used as a guideline for <strong>Skokie</strong> <strong>Park</strong> <strong>District</strong> program participants. Participants will:1. Show respect to all other participants, staff, and volunteers.2. Follow direction from staff and volunteers.3. Show respect to equipment, supplies, and facilities.4. Not use inappropriate, abusive, or foul language.5. Not show any aggressive behavior (hitting, punching, slapping, kicking, biting, etc.) regardless if the behavior is initiated or in retaliation.6. Not show continuous disruptive behavior.7. Obey all <strong>Skokie</strong> <strong>Park</strong> <strong>District</strong> rules and regulationsNo Smoking in the <strong>Skokie</strong> <strong>Park</strong> <strong>District</strong>In accordance with Illinois State Law and according to the <strong>Skokie</strong> <strong>Park</strong> <strong>District</strong> Usage Ordinance, Section C.26, smoking is not allowed in all <strong>Park</strong> <strong>District</strong> buildings,restrooms, and enclosed or partially enclosed sports arenas. Additionally, smoking is prohibited within 15 feet of all entrances, exits, windows that open, and ventilationintakes that serve these areas. Smoking is also prohibited within 50 feet of all parks, playgrounds, or other non-enclosed <strong>Park</strong> <strong>District</strong> facilities when organized children’sactivities or organized special events are present. Any person who violates any provision of the ordinance’s Section C.26 shall be fined an amount that is not less than $100and not more than $250. Each day a violation occurs will be considered a separate violation.<strong>Winter</strong> 2011-12| 63