IDEA #4 — SPORTS AND FITNESS May 28, 2009
Posted by Ms. Klemundt in Uncategorized.trackback
Summer is a good time to get active. Maybe you have a favorite sport or fitness activity or maybe you want to try something new – it’s a perfect time for either approach. Check with local park districts or community colleges for no-pressure, non-credit classes. Many park districts sponsor leagues or other events around sports and fitness, so gather a few friends and sign up for something. If your friends are a bunch of party-poopers, call the park district and see if any teams or groups need an extra person. If you don’t like the people on the team they put you on, at least you’ll never have to see those people again. If you do like them, you’ve just made a whole new bunch of friends.
Summer is also a good time to enjoy the nice weather watching other people be active. I’ve listed a few options for watching sports this summer that go beyond the Cubs and Sox.
- University of Chicago Track Club Open Meets (http://www.uctc.org) On Thursday evenings in the summer, the UCTC sponsors “No Entry Fee, No Awards” open track meets at Stagg Field. The meets run from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and you can sign up for as many events as you wish — haven’t you always wanted to run the hurdles or throw the javelin? Or just go out and watch others compete — it’s a really fun way to spend a summer evening.
- Chicago Red Stars (http://www.womensprosoccer.com/chicago) is Chicago’s professional women’s soccer team. They play their matches at Toyota Park in Bridgeview.
- Chicago Bandits (http://chicagobandits.com) are part of the National Pro Fastpitch league and play their home games at Judson University’s Sports Complex in Elgin. They’re playing the Venezuelan national team in July.
- North Avenue Beach Club (http://sandvolleyball.com) sponsors beach volleyball leagues and tournaments throughout the summer at North Avenue beach. Bring your sunblock!
- Chicago Athlete (http://www.mychicagoathlete.com) Go to the Calendar section to find lists of running, walking, cycling, and multi-sport events all over the Chicago area. Sign up to participate or go cheer on others. If you want a really neat experience, volunteer to help.
- Fitness events and activities — check with your park district for other ideas.
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