Sports at Bernard Weinger JCC

Everyone loves sports!

At Bernard Weinger JCC in Northbrook, we believe in building great athletes and great people. Our selection of athletic programs and experiences focus on skill building, teamwork, self-confidence, and fun.

View our Current Sports Programs

Basketball
Pickleball

Health & Safety

Children exhibiting sick symptoms are asked to remain home and not participate.

Boys Basketball

JCC Chicago’s Basketball program is back at Bernard Weinger JCC in Northbrook. This program is for male-identifying pre-teens and teens, ages 8-14, and designed for players interested in the next-level basketball experience. Players will go head-to-head against some of the top competition in the state. Travel to different tournaments playing some of the best clubs around. Our goal is to get players ready to play at the next level, with great coaching and tournaments.

J-Hawks basketball is powered by Chai Athletics, a provider for Jewish youth athletics in the Chicagoland area.

Fall Season

Upcoming Dates: August 26-November 17

Team practices: Tuesday & Thursday — 4:45-7:30pm
Games: Saturdays and Sundays – Dates & Time TBD

After registration, players will be assigned a team based off skillset. Each team will have a specific practice time within the 4:45-7:30pm time range.

Fee: $800 per player (includes reversible jersey and shorts)

Registration for Fall 2024 is now closed.

Pickleball

Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world and now you can take your skills to the next level at Bernard Weinger JCC. Learn the game or continue to grow your skillset in our introductory and intermediate courses. If you have any questions about pickleball or what class to register for please reach out to Rich Marsoun.

Intro to Pickleball

Laurie Katz leads this weekly introductory program for new players to learn pickleball strategy, basic stroke productions, and the rules of the game. Players are encouraged to bring a paddle, or a paddle will be provided. Athletic clothing and gym shoes are recommended attire during play.

This course can accommodate a maximum of eight players.

Schedule

Mondays, 12-1pm

September 9, 16, 23, 30: Registration Open Now
October 7, 14, 21, 28: Registration Opens September 30
November 4, 11, 18, 25: Registration Opens October 28
December 2, 9, 16: Registration Opens November 25 (No class Dec. 23, monthly price is $54)
January 6, 13, 20, 27: Registration Opens December 16
February 3, 10, 17, 24: Registration Opens January 27
March 3, 10, 17, 24: Registration Opens February 24
April 7, 14, 21, 28: Registration Opens March 31
May 5, 12, 19, 26: Registration Opens April 28

Wednesdays, 12-1pm

September 4, 11, 18, 25: Registration Open Now
October 9, 16, 23, 30: Registration Opens September 25
November 6, 13, 20, 27: Registration Opens October 30
December 4, 11, 18: Registration Opens November 27 (No class Dec. 23, monthly price is $54)
January 8, 15, 22, 29: Registration Opens December 18
February 5, 12, 19, 26: Registration Opens January 29
March 5, 12, 19, 26: Registration Opens February 26
April 2, 9, 16, 23: Registration Opens March 26
May 7, 14, 21, 28: Registration Opens April 23

Cost: $72

Intermediate Pickleball

Laurie Katz leads this weekly intermediate program for players who have taken the introductory class and may not be quite comfortable yet to play on their own. During this course, you will go over pickleball strategy, basic stroke productions and rules of the game and further develop your skills. Players are encouraged to bring a paddle, or a paddle will be provided. Athletic clothing and gym shoes are recommended attire during play.

This course can accommodate a maximum of eight players.

Schedule

Mondays, 1-2pm

September 9, 16, 23, 30: Registration Open Now
October 7, 14, 21, 28: Registration Opens September 30
November 4, 11, 18, 25: Registration Opens October 28
December 2, 9, 16: Registration Opens November 25 (No class Dec. 23, monthly price is $54)
January 6, 13, 20, 27: Registration Opens December 16
February 3, 10, 17, 24: Registration Opens January 27
March 3, 10, 17, 24: Registration Opens February 24
April 7, 14, 21, 28: Registration Opens March 31
May 5, 12, 19, 26: Registration Opens April 28

Wednesdays, 1-2pm

September 4, 11, 18, 25: Registration Open Now
October 9, 16, 23, 30: Registration Opens September 25
November 6, 13, 20, 27: Registration Opens October 30
December 4, 11, 18: Registration Opens November 27 (No class Dec. 23, monthly price is $54)
January 8, 15, 22, 29: Registration Opens December 18
February 5, 12, 19, 26: Registration Opens January 29
March 5, 12, 19, 26: Registration Opens February 26
April 2, 9, 16, 23: Registration Opens March 26
May 7, 14, 21, 28: Registration Opens April 23

Cost: $72

Fitness Members

If you are a fitness member at the Marvin Lustbader Health Club, open pickleball times are included with your membership. You can register for these times through our Bernard Weinger JCC Fitness app powered by Mindbody.

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