Sports
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
August 27 – September 24
REC Court A
Ages 4-6
Tuesdays, 5:30-6:15 pm
October 8 – November 5
REC Court A
Basketball Skills and Drills
Residents/ Members $35.00
Non-Residents/Non-Members $40.00
1st-4th Grade
The REC Court A
August 28 – September 25
Wednesdays
1st & 2nd Grade: 5:30-6:15 pm
3rd & 4th Grade: 6:30-715 pm
October 9 – November 6
Wednesdays
1st & 2nd Grade: 5:30-6:15 pm
3rd & 4th Grade: 6:30-7:15 pm
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.
January 11 – March 7
Practices will take place 1/7/20 & 1/9/20
Saturday Mornings
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
The REC
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
August 28 – September 30*
Skipping September 2 due to Labor Day
Mondays, 5:30-6:15 pm
October 7 – November 4
Pickleball
Pickleball is easy and fun! A low impact combination of tennis and ping pong played on a badminton court.
Pickleball at the REC
Pickleball will be given priority on the gym floor Monday-Thursdays. Courts can be reserved in hour increments only. Just call the front desk of The REC and we will get your court reserved.
Monday-Thursday
10:00 am-2:00 pm
Pickleball at Moody Park
Beginners
($25 fee)
Have FUN learning how to play the fastest growing sport nobody’s ever heard of! This class will teach players how to keep score, where to stand on the court, and how to work as a team. You’ll learn Pickleball basics, including rules, etiquette, and scoring. The focus will be on the fundamentals, including but not limited to: posture, ready position, grip strength, dinks, third-shots, volleys, footwork, serves, return of serve, and court positioning.
Ages 18+ | Limited to 12 participants; instruction based on skill level.
June 24-27, 7:00-8:15 pm
July 22-25, 7:00-8:15 pm
August 12-15, 7:00-8:15 pm
Intermediate
($25 fee)
This class is for players with a working knowledge of the game. Players already know how to keep score, are familiar with different strokes, and can consistently keep the ball in play. We will review fundamentals and begin to focus on strategy and proper execution. This class is designed for those who have mastered the basics. Learn how to execute proactive volleys, earn the net, 3rd shot options, block drops, defending against bangers, improve dinking skills, utilize various serves, overheads, and recognizing a put-away.
Ages 18+ | Limited to 12 participants; instruction congruent to skill level.
June 24-27, 5:30-6:45 pm
July 22-25, 5:30-6:45 pm
August 12-15, 5:30-6:45 pm
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.
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!
FUTSAL
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, 12/15, 12/22, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/9
Times:
3:00-10:00pm
Location:
Court A
Price:
$400
Co-ed
Ages:
18+
Dates:
Sundays 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/9
Times:
3:00pm-10:00pm
Location:
Court A
Price:
$400
High School Boys
Ages:
18+
Dates:
Sundays 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/9
Times:
3:00-10:00pm
Location:
Court A
Price:
$400
High School Girls
Ages:
Grades 9-12
Dates:
Sundays 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/9
Times:
3:00-10:00pm
Location:
Court A
Price:
$400
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.
August 11
Initial Try-outs
September 15
Supplemental Try-outs
September 15-October 15
Teams will be finalized and registered for competitions and training.
Each team will be given their winter training and game schedule.
December – February
All teams will train at the REC once a week for 16 weeks and will play in the SYLSA Futsal league or the REC Futsal League
March thru May
FFA is in hiatus while players compete in their Spring Outdoor Season.
June 2020
Try-outs for the 2020/2021 Season
FFA Club Rates
REC MEMBERS CLUB RATE
U10-U12 $340
U13-U19 $380
NON-REC MEMBERS CLUB RATE
U10-U12 $400
U13-U19 $460
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.
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.
Pro Academy – Training
Pro Academy classes are for the motivated soccer player ages 5-10 years old desiring a more challenging training environment. Conducted by the REC FC professional coaches, the goal of Pro Academy is to provide training that bridges recreation and traveling soccer.
Goal Scoring and Goalkeeping School
This class focuses on many different goal scoring techniques for the soccer field player. The class also focuses on modern goalkeeping techniques. If you want to score or save more goals, this class is for you!
Speed and Agility
Location: Court A
Member Price: $60 | Non-Member Price: $75
Trainer: Herb/IC
2nd-5th grade
An introductory class for any child that wants to gain quickness and become more agile. This class will provide the proper foundation for any young athlete.
Mondays 6:00-6:45pm
Dates:
Nov. 18 & 25
Dec. 9 & 16
Jan. 6, 13, 20 & 27
6th-8th grade
This class will focus on Speed and Agility, Movement, and Coordination for any athlete that wants to excel. Movement and Coordination curriculum includes the following techniques: Hop, Run, Crawl, Jump, Skip, Dodge, Leap, Slide, Gallop, Roll, Walk. The Speed and Agility curriculum includes the following movements: Linear, Lateral, Multidirectional.
Mondays 6:45pm-7:30pm
Dates:
Nov. 18 & 25
Dec. 9 & 16
Jan. 6, 13, 20 & 27
High School
This class will focus on Speed and Agility, Movement, and Coordination for any athlete that wants to excel. Movement and Coordination curriculum includes the following techniques: Hop, Run, Crawl, Jump, Skip, Dodge, Leap, Slide, Gallop, Roll, Walk. The Speed and Agility curriculum includes the following movements: Linear, Lateral, Multidirectional. The Strength curriculum includes the following: Exercise Technique, Bodyweight, Med Balls, Stability Balls, Resistance Bands.
Mondays 7:30pm-8:15pm
Dates:
Nov. 18 & 25
Dec. 9 & 16
Jan. 6, 13, 20 & 27
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+
Sundays June 6-July 28
6:00-10:00 pm
Co-ed – 18+
Sundays June 6-July 28
6:00-10:00 pm
Pro Academy League Soccer
(Member fee $65, Non-Member fee $90)
The Pro Academy League is for the motivated soccer player ages 3-10 years old desiring a more challenging training environment. Conducted by the RECFC professional coaches, the goal of Pro Academy is to provide training that bridges recreation and traveling soccer.
Pre-K – Kindergarten
(Ages 4-5)
Wednesdays – Training 5:30-6:30 pm
August 21 & 28
September 4, 11, 18 & 25
October 2, 9, 16 & 23
Saturday – Games anytime 9:00 am-12:00 pm
September 7, 14, 21 & 28
October 5, 12, 19 & 26
1st – 2nd Grade
Wednesdays – Training 5:30-6:30 pm
August 21 & 28
September 4, 11, 18 & 25
October 2, 9, 16 & 23
Saturday – Games anytime 9:00 am-12:00 pm
September 7, 14, 21 & 28
October 5, 12, 19 & 26
3rd – 4th Grade
Wednesdays – Training 6:30-7:30 pm
August 21 & 28
September 4, 11, 18 & 25
October 2, 9, 16 & 23
Saturday – Games anytime 9:00 am-12:00 pm
September 7, 14, 21 & 28
October 5, 12, 19 & 26
League Structure
The Pro Academy League is a 10-week program that consists of 10 training sessions and 8 games. The training sessions will focus on dribbling, passing, shooting, and teamwork. The league games will reinforce the skills learned in training. Each team will have a volunteer parent facilitator who will help the trainers during practice days and organize the team on game day.
Each field will have a game facilitator that will act as a referee and also provide instruction to the players on the field. Our main objective is to provide individual development within a safe, fun and age-appropriate way. This is a developmental league.
How are teams formed?
The first two training sessions will be used to evaluate all participants. The RECFC Pro Academy staff will then create the teams for the league based off of the player evaluations to ensure competitive balance.
Can my child play with their friends on a team?
That should not be a problem. We will do our best to accommodate requests in the best interest of the league’s competitive balance.
Adult Basketball
The REC has the most spirited leagues in the area for players ages 18 and older. 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.
To register at team or for more information please contact REC Athletics Manager Herb Schuler Herb.Schuler@COFH.org
Adult Basketball League – Sundays
Winter Session 1
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 – 10om 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
Men’s Competitive
Ages:
18+
Dates:
Sundays 11/17, 11/24, 12/8, 12/15, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26
Men’s Recreational
Ages:
18+
Dates:
Sundays 11/17, 11/24, 12/8, 12/15, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26
Women’s Open
Ages:
18+
Dates:
Sundays 11/17, 11/24, 12/8, 12/15, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26
High School Girls
Ages:
9th and 10th grade
Dates:
Sundays 11/17, 11/24, 12/8, 12/15, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26
Ages:
11th and 12th grade
Dates:
Sundays 11/17, 11/24, 12/8, 12/15, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26
High School Boys
Ages:
9th and 10th grade
Dates:
Sundays 11/17, 11/24, 12/8, 12/15, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26
Ages:
11th and 12th grade
Dates:
Sundays 11/17, 11/24, 12/8, 12/15, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26
Adult Basketball League – Sundays
Winter Session 2
The REC has the most spirited leagues in the area for players ages 18 and older. 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.
To register at team or for more information please contact REC Athletics Manager Herb Schuler Herb.Schuler@COFH.org
Duration = 8 weeks
Men’s Competitive
Ages:
18+
Dates:
Sundays 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22
Men’s Recreational
Ages:
18+
Dates:
Sundays 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22
Women’s Open
Ages:
18+
Dates:
Sundays 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22
High School Girls
Ages:
9th and 10th grade
Dates:
Sundays 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22
Ages:
11th and 12th grade
Dates:
Sundays 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22
High School Boys
Ages:
9th and 10th grade
Dates:
Sundays 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22
Ages:
11th and 12th grade
Dates:
Sundays 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22
Adult CO-ED Indoor Volleyball
Register now for co-ed, indoor 6-on-6 volleyball leagues! Teams play once a week, with a schedule of 8 self-officiated games. Teams accepted on first-come, first served basis until leagues are filled.
Contact REC Athletics Manager Herb Schuler to register a team Herb.Schuler@COFH.org
CO-ED Rec
Ages:
18+
Dates:
9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24
Times:
3:00-10:00pm
Location:
REC
Price:
$180 per team
CO-ED Competitive
Ages:
18+
Dates:
9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24
Times:
3:00pm – 10:00pm
Location:
REC
Price:
$180 per team
Adult CO-ED Indoor Volleyball
Winter Session 2
Register now for co-ed, indoor 6-on-6 volleyball leagues! Teams play once a week, with a schedule of 8 self-officiated games. Teams accepted on first-come, first served basis until leagues are filled.
Contact REC Athletics Manager Herb Schuler to register a team Herb.Schuler@COFH.org
CO-ED Rec
4 teams needed for a league. No refs = $720
Ages:
18+
Dates:
Sundays 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22
Times:
3:00-10:00pm
Location:
REC
Price:
$180 per team
CO-ED Competitive
Ages:
18+
Dates:
Sundays 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22
Times:
3:00pm – 10:00pm
Location:
REC
Price:
$180 per team
Volleyball
All winter offerings below- Not divided into session 1 and 2
All classes will be on Court A at The REC
Member Price $60
Non-Member Price $75
All classes cap at 24 students
Instructors: Kristin King-Winfrey and Mathew Ritz
Little Diggers
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
Dates:
Practice Dates 1/9-2/27
Game Dates (Saturdays) 1/18-2/29
Times:
Thursdays-Practice 5:00-5:45pm
Saturday Games Time Range 10:30am-2:30pm
Jr. Spikers – Thursdays
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
Dates:
Practice Dates 1/9-2/27
Game Dates (Saturdays) 1/18-2/29
Times:
Thursday Practice 6:00-7:00pm
Saturday Games Time Range 10:30am-2:30pm
Middle School Tryout
Tune-Up Clinics
The Middle School Tune-Up Clinics will work on all skills needed, designed for all athletes, regardless of school affiliation who are looking for additional touches and feedback before school tryouts.
Ages:
Grades 5-8
Dates:
1/8
1/15
1/22
Times:
2:00-5:00pm