Spring 2025 Play Book

32 SPORTS

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Intro to Pickleball: Adult Beginners This adult pickleball class is designed to introduce new players to the rapidly growing sport of pickleball. The session will provide a comprehensive introduction to the game, learning the rules, pickleball vocabulary, court positioning, and answering the question “What is the kitchen?” Players will develop the skills and confidence needed to enjoy pickleball recreationally. Instructor bio: A longtime Oswego resident, former Chicago Bear, Macey Brooks has 20 years of athletic coaching and instruction experience and is a certified PPR Pickleball instructor. (PT-C) Age: 18 and up ● Briarcliff Woods Park 29825 Apr 8-9 T-W 6:00-7:30pm $45(R)/$65(N) 29826 May 6-7 T-W 6:00-7:30pm $45(R)/$65(N) Pickleball: Adult Improvers This adult pickleball class is best suited for players who know the rules of the game moderately well, have par ticipated in some recreational games and are looking to improve existing skills and strategy. Goals will be met through drills, analysis and games. Teachings will include: improving dinks and drops, mastering the transition, footwork, shot accuracy, ball control, hand speed and overall strategy. Instructor bio: A longtime Oswego resident, former Chicago Bear, Macey Brooks has 20 years of athletic coaching and instruction experience and is a certified PPR Pickleball instructor. (PT-C) Age: 18 and up ● Briarcliff Woods Park 29827 Apr 15-16 T-W 6:00-7:30pm $45(R)/$65(N) 29828 May 13-14 T-W 6:00-7:30pm $45(R)/$65(N)

Spring/Summer Adult Softball Leagues Step up to the plate in our Softball Leagues! This is a double header format lasting nine weeks with a season ending tournament. Co-Ed Teams must have at least four men and four women in the field to play. Men’s Teams must have at least nine men in the field to play. (AD) ● $300 due at the time of registering ● Priority Registration for returning teams from 2024 will begin February 13 and end March 5. Registration will be open to the public on March 7. ● Remaining balance due by May 9. Unpaid balances will result in forfeiture from the league. ● No games May 26. ● Based on past standings, program supervisor may shift teams to alternate division ● Registration ends Thursday, April 3 ● Refund requests must be made by Thursday, April 17 Age: 18 and up ● Prairie Point Community Park Men’s “C” Monday Division 29271 Apr 28-Jul 28 Mon 6:15-10:15pm $1,100.00 per team Men’s “D” Monday Division 29273 Apr 28-Jul 28 Mon 6:15-10:15pm $1,100.00 per team Men’s “D” Tuesday Division 29274 Apr 29-Jul 29 Tue 6:15-10:15pm $1,100.00 per team Co-Ed “Comp” Division 29268 Apr 30-Jul 30 Wed 6:15-10:15pm $1,100.00 per team Co-Ed “Rec” Division 29269 Apr 30-Jul 30 Wed 6:15-10:15pm $1,100.00 per team Men’s “B” Thursday Division 29270 May 1-Jul 31 Thu 6:15-10:15pm $1,100.00 per team Men’s “C” Thursday Division 29272 May 1-Jul 31 Thu 6:15-10:15pm $1,100.00 per team

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Dodgeball Tournament - Adult Dodge, Dip, Duck and Dive your way to victory. Bring out your team. Games will be played 6 vs. 6, with a maximum of 10 per team. Tournament format will be determined based on the number of teams. Matches will be best of three games. There are no refunds for

athletic events. Registration ends 4/29. (ES) Age: 18 and up ● Murphy Jr. High School 29698 May 2

Fri 6:00-8:00pm $60(R)/(N) per team

Adult Open Gym - Basketball On Sunday mornings, basketball players 25 and up can come out for a few pick-up games. It’s a great opportu nity to exercise and have fun too! From beginners to competitors, all are welcome! (AD) Age: 25 and up ● Oswego High School Jan 1 9-May 4 Sun 8:00-10:00am $5(R)/(N) Adult Open Gym - Pickleball Calling all active adults to join us for our drop-in Winter Pickleball program! Show up and start work ing on your skills. From beginners to competitors, all are welcomed. Arrive any time between 6:30-9:00pm to participate. $5 fee when you pay online, $8 via credit card at the door. Online registration allows you to pick and pay for dates in advance. Four to six courts will be in play. Doubles teams will be formed upon entry. Players are responsible for bringing their own racket. Pickleballs will be provided for play. (AD) Age: 25 and up ● Thompson Jr. High School 29264 Mar 5 Wed 6:30-9:00pm $5(R)/(N)

29266 Mar 19

Wed 6:30-9:00pm

$5(R)/(N)

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