Sports

YOUTH SPORTS

Volleyball

Little Diggers

Residents/ Members $60.00
Non-Residents/Non-Members $75.00

Volleyball Directors Kristin King-Winfrey and Mathew Ritz teach Little Diggers the fundamentals of Volleyball in a non-competitive environment. Players learn new skills each week, focusing on teamwork, passing, and serving.

Ages:
Grades 1-4

Times:
Thursdays-Practice 5:00-5:45pm
Saturday Games Time Range 10:30am-2:30pm

Fall Session:
Practice Dates (Thursdays) 9/26-11/23
Game Dates (Saturdays) 10/12-11/9

Winter Session:
Practice Dates (Thursdays) 1/9-2/27
Game Dates (Saturdays) 1/18-2/29

Jr. Spikers

Residents/ Members $60.00
Non-Residents/Non-Members $75.00

Volleyball Directors Kristin King-Winfrey and Mathew Ritz teach Little Diggers the fundamentals of Volleyball. This class is for any player with a basic understanding of Volleyball and wants to get better at skills in a competitive team environment.

Ages:
Grades 5-8

Times:
Thursday Practice 6:00-7:00pm
Saturday Games Time Range 10:30am-2:30pm

Fall Session:
Practice Dates (Thursdays) 9/26-11/23
Game Dates (Saturdays) 10/12-11/9

Winter Session:
Practice Dates (Thursdays) 1/9-2/27
Game Dates (Saturdays) 1/18-2/29

Youth Basketball

Itty Bitty Basketball

Residents/ Members $35.00
Non-Residents/Non-Members $40.00

This program will introduce boys and girls to the fundamentals of basketball in a non-competitive setting. This class will help your child develop social skills such as lastening and following directions as well as hand eye coordination. On a mini court, children will learn the basics using a size appropriate ball and lowered nets.

Ages 4-6

Tuesdays, 5:30-6:15 pm
REC Court A

October 8 – November 5

Basketball Skills and Drills

What a great opportunity to freshen up on those basketball skills before our league begins! Children will learn the fundamentals of passing, shooting, and dribbling through more advanced skills, drills, and games. Anyone that enjoys playing basketball or would like to hear how to play is welcome to register for this class.

Residents/ Members $35.00
Non-Residents/Non-Members $40.00

1st-4th Grade

October 9 – November 6
1st & 2nd Grade: 5:30-6:15 pm
3rd & 4th Grade: 6:30-7:15 pm

1st & 2nd Grade

3rd & 4th Grade

Winter Basketball League

Fairview Heights Parks & Recreation will be having a basketball league for children that are in grades 1st-4th. The league is open to both boys and girls. Children will be assigned to teams according to grade. Children will be able to attend 3 practice days before the league begins. Last day to register is December 13.

Residents/Members $55.00
Non-Residents/Non-Members $65

$10.00 Late Fee Begins November 22. Last Day to Register December 13

1st-4th Grade

Saturdays

January 11 – March 7
1st – 4th Grade: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

1st & 2nd Grade

3rd & 4th Grade

Tee Ball

Ages 4-6

Residents/Members $35.00
Non-Residents/Non-Members $40.00

Step up to the plate and knock one out of the park! You can root on your child as they learn the fundamentals of Tee-Ball in a non-competitive setting. Your child will be introduced to throwing, catching, and hitting. Your little slugger will love to play on Miracle League Field with you watching in the stands. Classes are held at Moody Park

Mondays, 5:30-6:15 pm
October 7 – November 4

Soccer

Come learn to play soccer at The Rec! We have a wide array of soccer programming for kids and adults. The little ones ages 3-5 will get started off right with our Feet First Class.
The Pro Academy Soccer league is for PreK-4th grade and is ideal next step in your child’s soccer development.

Feet First

Pre-School children ages 3-5 years will be introduced to the basic body mechanics and technical skills of soccer. Led by REC Athletics Manager Herb Schuler, our Feet First curriculum uses engaging activities that teach foundational concepts and foot skills while promoting balance, coordination, and spatial awareness.

Pre-Schoolers Age 3-5 | Court A

Members $60; Non-Members $75

Wednesdays
Nov. 6 – Dec. 18
5:30-6:15PM

Saturdays
Nov. 2 – Dec. 21
9:00-9:45AM

Pro Academy – Training

Pro Academy Training classes are for any soccer player who wants to get better at moves, turns, and passing all in a fun environment. Each weekly session ends with a scrimmage game. Classes are taught by REC Athletics Manager Herb Schuler who is a former NCAA Division 1 Soccer Coach at Chicago State University.

Members $60; Non members $75

Ages 5-7

Wednesdays
6:15 – 7:15PM

Nov. 20 – Jan. 29

Feb. 5 – Mar. 25

Ages 8-10

Wednesdays
7:15 – 8:15PM

Nov. 20 – Jan. 29

Feb. 5 – Mar. 25

Fairview
Futsal
Academy

FFA is committed to providing our players and community a safe, fun, and well-organized place to play Futsal; with training programs and organized teams for youth players 9-18 years old. FFA is a training center devoted to the development of Soccer and Futsal players. The FFA teams and programs are open to anyone.

What is FFA at The REC?

FFA is a training center devoted to the development of Soccer and Futsal players. The FFA teams and programs are open to anyone. Participating in the FFA will not affect a player’s eligibility for their travel, club, or high school team. FFA is committed to providing our players and community a safe, fun, and well organized place to play Futsal; with training programs and organized teams for youth players 9-18 years old.

2019/2020 SEASONAL TIMELINE

The REC will be forming boys and girls teams for age groups of Under 10 – Under 19. All FFA teams will be formed from through these tryouts and teams will be formed by birth year. All FFA training will be at The REC. FFA teams will also compete in either the SLYSA or REC Winter Futsal league. Some teams will attend tournaments decided on a team to team basis.

To Register for Tryouts go to Facebook.com/FairviewFutsalAcademy

October 27, 2019:

Tryouts for Boys and Girls at The REC
2010-2008 @ 4pm
2007-2005 @ 6pm
High School Girls 2004-2001 @ 7:30pm

November 10:

High School Boys Tryouts @ 7pm at The RECfor birth years 2001-2004

November 15

Teams will be registered for competitions and training. Each team will be given their winter training and game schedule.

December – February

All teams train at The REC once a week for 16 weeks and will play in the SLYSA Futsal league or The REC Futsal league.

March – May

FFA is in hiatus while players complete their spring outdoor season.

June 2020

Tryouts for the 2020/2021 seasonal year

Fairview Futsal Academy Presents: Fall Futsal Free Clinic and Showcase at The REC

Come join us at The REC for our FREE youth Futsal clinic and showcase! Players attending will be introduced to the skills, strategies, and rules used in modern Futsal. During the clinic our Fairview Futsal Academy staff will take the players through a series of games and activities. The clinic will be led by Fairview Futsal Academy Director Herb Schuler. Register soon for this FREE clinic and let the FFA staff teach you everything you need to get started in Futsal. Space is limited. Please email Herb.Schuler@cofh.org for more information.

October 20 from 6:30-8:00PM

FREE! Any boy or girl born in the following birth years 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005

FFA Club Rates

REC MEMBERS CLUB RATE

U10-U12 $240

U13-U19 $280

NON-REC MEMBERS CLUB RATE

U10-U12 $300

U13-U19 $360

If you are interested in more information about the Fairview Futsal Academy please email Athletics Manager Herb Schuler at Herb.Schuler@cofh.org.

Included in Cost:

16 Indoor Futsal Training Sessions at The REC with an FFA trainer and/or team coach.

8 League Games at either SLYSA or The REC coaches by an FFA trainer and/or team coach.

Additional Costs:
Uniform Fee: $100 – Includes 2 competition jerseys, 1 training shirt, 1 pair of uniform shorts, 1 pair of uniform socks.

Tournament Fees: If your team attends a tournament the cost will be divided evenly and each player on the team will pay the tournament fee.

FFA is led by The REC Athletics Manager Herb Schuler. Herb has coached college soccer at every level. He also holds a United States Soccer Federation “B” coaching license. His most recent college coaching position was at Chicago State University (NCAA Division I) and he coached in last summer’s Professional Futsal Showcase.

The showcase featured some of the top professional futsal players from the United States and around the world. Coach Schuler has worked with numerous current and former professional futsal and soccer players, many top coaches, and some of the most influential people in the area soccer scene.

The Fairview Futsal Academy will take your game to the next level!

What is Futsal?

Futsal is played between two teams of five players each, one of whom is the goalkeeper. Unlimited substitutions are permitted. Unlike some other forms of indoor soccer, the game is played on a hard court surface with lines; walls or boards are not used.

Futsal is also played with a smaller, weighted ball. The surface, ball and rules create an emphasis on improvisation, creativity, and skill as well as ball control and passing in small spaces.

For more information on adult leagues contact REC Athletics Manager Herb Schuler Herb.Schuler@COFH.org

Mens Open

Ages: 18+

Dates: Sundays 12/8 – 2/9

Times: 3:00-10:00pm

Location: Court A

Price: $400

Co-ed

Ages: 18+

Dates: Sundays 12/8 – 2/9

Times: 3:00pm-10:00pm

Location: Court A

Price: $400

High School Boys

Ages: Grades 9-12

Dates: Sundays 12/8 – 2/9

Times: 3:00-10:00pm

Location: Court A

Tryouts: Nov. 11
High School Boys Only Birth Years: 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001 @ 7pm

High School Girls

Ages: Grades 9-12

Dates: Sundays 12/8 – 2/9

Times: 3:00-10:00pm

Location: Court A

Tryouts: Oct. 27
High School Girls Only Birth Years: 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001 @ 7:30pm

ADULT SPORTS

Adult Outdoor Soccer 7v7 League

(Member/Non-member fee: $300)

Looking for a fun, recreational sports league to join? The 7vs7 Adult Outdoor Soccer League at the REC is FOR YOU! Our league meets on Sunday nights and is 7vs7 matchup’s with different divisions. Each game consists of two 25 minute halves with a 3 minute half-time.

The league features small sized fields, free substitutions, a referee, and FIFA rules. Each team is allowed to roster at maximum 12 players.

For more information on adult leagues contact REC Athletics Manager Herb Schuler Herb.Schuler@COFH.org

Men’s Open – 18+

Mondays 9/9-10/28
6:00-10:00 pm

Co-ed – 18+

Mondays 9/9-10/28
6:00-10:00 pm

Adult Basketball League – Sundays

The REC has the most spirited leagues in the area. Full courts games consist of 20-minute halves with a stopped clock on dead balls in the last 2 minutes. Teams can roster up to 12 players for the regular season.

All leagues are from 3pm – 10pm at the REC and cost $450 per team

To register at team or for more information please contact REC Athletics Manager Herb Schuler Herb.Schuler@COFH.org

Duration = 8 weeks