Sports at Bernard Horwich JCC

Everyone loves sports!

At Bernard Horwich JCC in W. Rogers Park, we believe in building great athletes and great people. Our selection of athletic programs and experiences focus on skill building, team work, self-confidence and fun.

We are proud to partner with Hot Shot Sports, a leader in youth sports development and coaching. Hot Shots manages our youth sports and leagues including, basketball, baseball, flag football, and enrichment classes. Gymnastics and adult leagues are operated internally by JCC Chicago.

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Upcoming Sports Classes and Leagues:

Spring Basketball League

Mar 31-Jun 6
Grades 3-4, Grades 5-6, Grades 7-8

The Spring Basketball League provides an opportunity for players to build their basketball skills while participating in a fun and exciting league consisting of one practice and one game per week. Games will be played Sunday. Teams will have a weeknight practice based on their coaches schedule.

On Sunday, March 31, player evaluations will be held to determine team placement and provide balanced teams. Attendance by all players is required.

Grades 3-4: 5:00-6:00pm
Grades 5-6: 6:00-7:00pm
Grades 7-8: 7:00-8:00pm

The program depends on parents and friends to volunteer for coaching duties. Each team will have a maximum of three coaches. Those interested may call Anna Dannhausen at 773.685.6902 or email anna@hotshots4kids.com.

Grades 3-4 Grades 5-6 Grades 7-8

Spring Baseball League

Mar 31-Jun 6

Grades 1-2: Games on Sunday; Practices on Monday
Grades: 3-4: Games on Sunday; Practices on Tuesday
Grades: 5-6: Games on Thursday; Practices on Wednesday

In an effort to help us make the teams balanced, evaluations will be held Sunday, March 31 from 3:30-5:00pm.

Volunteer coaches and the staff of Hot Shots Sports will focus on improving basics skills including batting, fielding, baserunning and defensive fundamentals. Our league follows the Jewish day school calendar, with no games before 3:30pm on Sundays or 5:30 pm on weekdays. Players will receive a team jersey, hat, and pants.

Grades 1-2 Grades 3-4 Grades 5-6

Gymnastics

Through May 31

Be sure to check out the more than 17 different classes offered for varying age groups throughout the entire year.

Krav Maga

Krav Maga is a form of self-defense and physical training. This class will be taught by Lior Ofir. Lior Ofir is a Former Israeli Navy SEAL, and a World Champion martial artist with years of experience in the Israeli Ministry of defense as a Defensive Tactics Specialist in the security field. “No Fear Ofir” has dedicated his life to teaching our communities Personal Safety Concepts. You can sign up for this program on a monthly basis.

Pickleball Workshop

Mar 5-Apr 9 | Tuesdays, 1:00-2:00pm

Learn to play the fastest growing racket sport combining tennis and ping pong skills with a paddle and whiffle ball on a badminton size court. This is a six week, 1-hour workshop. Preregistration and prepayment required limited to 16 people. Equipment will be provided. $75 for six weeks or $15 a session

After basics are taught with rules of play, keeping score and positioning, learn to improve your gameplay individually improving your skills and confidence. Strategy with serves and returns, better shot placements, punching, lobs, footwork and movement, communicating with your partner, dinks and 3rd shot drops.

Drop in Pickleball – Open Play

Mar 5-Apr 9 | Tuesdays, 2:00-4:00pm
$5/session pay as you go

Mar 6-Apr 10 | Wednesdays, 2:00-4:00pm
$5/session pay as you go

Open to the public with guidance to help coordinate your games. Equipment will be provided. No registration just show up and have fun.

Mini Ninja Warriors

Mar 24-Jun 2 | Sundays, 9:45-10:30am
Ages 4-6

Leap, hop, skip, run your way through obstacles and put your child’s Ninja skills to the test. This fun movement-based class challenges your Ninja to maneuver over and under objects. In addition, group games to further challenge their Ninja skills will be played.

Lil’ Dribblers

Mar 24-Jun 2 | Sundays, 12:45-1:30pm
Ages 4-6

The Lil’ Dribblers Basketball program introduces children to the game of basketball in a safe, fun and exciting environment. Our curriculum uses age appropriate activities and games specifically designed to increase balance, body awareness, motor skills, hand eye coordination, listening skills and the ability to follow directions.

3 on 3 Girls Basketball League

Mar 26-May 28 | Tuesdays, 5:30-7:00pm
Ages 9-13

Players develop core fundamental and an advanced skill set in this team oriented 3-on-3 program. Enter your own team of three to five players, or sign up as an individual to meet new players. Each team plays a minimum of two half-court games each week. This league allows players to practice their team skills while still getting plenty of ball touches. Referees monitor game play. Teamwork and sportsmanship are emphasized. Each participant will receive a reversable jersey.

Sports and More

Mar 27-Jun 5 | Wednesdays, 4:30-5:15pm
Ages 3-5

Children are introduced to the fundamentals of sports including basketball, floor hockey, football, kickball, soccer, t-ball and other sports and group games. The program provides an opportunity for each child to develop motor skills and nurture his/her growth socially and emotionally through teamwork and good sportsmanship.

T-Ball League

Mar 31-Jun 2 | Sundays, 11:30am-12:30pm or 1:30-2:30pm
Ages PreK-K

This introductory T-ball League is perfect for a child who wants to have fun, make new friends and be introduced to baseball. Participants enjoy learning the skills needed to play baseball including offense and defense, as well as the rules and philosophies of the game. Each week consist of a short practice followed by a game. The league stresses teamwork over competition. All you need to bring is a glove! Each participant will receive a team shirt and hat.

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