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WILDCATS SPORTS PROGRAMS





        WDSRA Golf Program

        WDSRA will be offering two golf programs this upcoming   Junior Wildcats Athletics
        summer.  We will be offering competitive golf (traditional   The Jr wildcat program is geared for ages 8­15 and offers
        3,6,9­hole or unified 9­hole golf). Competitive golf is designed   young athletes the opportunity to compete in local team and
        for athletes who are ready to play the course and understand   individual Special Olympics games and competitions. Special
        rules and etiquette. Coaches will evaluate golfers to determine   Olympics youth sports offered at WDSRA include basketball,
        if they are best suited for competitive golf or recreation golf.    soccer, swimming, rhythmic gymnastics, and track and field.
        Athletes competing in competitive golf must turn in three 9­
        hole scorecards to coaches prior to the second week of prac­
        tice to ensure competing in competition. The coaches will   Jr. Wildcats Soccer ­ Macey Horbach
        need to turn these scorecards into Special Olympics.    Age: 8­15 years
                                                                It’s time to hit the field and get ready for the second season
        For those who just want to play for fun and learn the game,   of Jr. Wildcats Soccer.  We will begin the season with practices
        we will be offering recreation golf. This program will be designed   followed by games against other teams from the area. This
        to learn golf rules and etiquette as well as learn proper swing   program will adapt to your skills and is a great way to meet new
        technique.  We will use the skills learned in this program and   friends while having friendly competition. We will determine
        put them into practice on the course later in the season. In   teams based on ability and location.  WDSRA will participate
        this program, there will be more instruction than competitive   in the Special Olympics Tournament. Teams winning a gold
        golf. This program is intended for individuals looking to learn   medal at the Special Olympics Tournament will qualify for the
        the game and have a good time.                          state soccer tournament in June.  Please note: there will be an
                                                                additional fee for any team that qualifies for the state tour­
        Upcoming Tournament Dates*                              nament.  Athletes must have a Special Olympics medical form
        1/6/24: Region Snow Shoe @ Hoffman Estates High School   on file through July 2024 to be able to register for the pro­
        1/14/24: Region Jr. Basketball @ Alquonquin, IL         gram.
        1/14/24: FVSRA Swim Meet @ Vaughn Athletic Center       Fee: $95
        1/21/24: Region Sr. Basketball @ Oswego East High School   Location: Naperville Area
        2/4/24: TR Section Basketball (TBD)                     Program Code Naperville: 4106009­1
        2/6­2/8/24: State Winter Games @ Galena (Chestnut Mountain)
        3/2/24: Region Rhythmic Gymnastics @ Palatine High School   Location: Wheaton Area
        3/8­3/10/24: State Basketball @ ISU and Illinois Wesleyan   Program Code Wheaton: 4106009­2
        3/21/24: Region Swim @ Metea Valley High School         Day: W
        4/27­4/28/24:  Spring Games @ Marmion High School       Time: 4:30­5:30pm
        5/5/24: Region Soccer @ Hinsdale South High School      Dates: 3/13­5/1
        5/11/24: TR Section Soccer: Location TBD                *NOTE: the Regional Tournament is on a Sunday, date is TBD.
        6/7­6/9/24: Summer Games @ Bloomington­Normal area

        *Please be sure to check these dates so you don’t double book    Connect With Us!
        yourself with other WDSRA programs. For tournament date(s)
        not listed here, families will have one week from the date they
        are notified of tournament dates to contact WDSRA of overlapping
        programs for a refund minus the cost of expenses (tickets, etc). **



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