Youth Athletics

BASKETBALL

On July 29, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity released a new All Sports Policy effective August 15, 2020. This guidance under the Restore Illinois Plan pertains to all youth and adult recreational sports including but not limited to school-based sports (IHSA & IESA), travel clubs, private leagues and clubs, recreational leagues, centers, and park district sports programs.

The Bartlett Park District is reviewing this information, and our staff will be restructuring programs to meet the guidelines as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience as we work to provide valuable alternatives to areas that do not allow for competitive play and other new restrictions.

The safety of our staff, patrons, and participants continue to be of the utmost importance as we adjust to offer safe, fun, and developmental recreational experiences for the community. Once our plans are finalized, we will provide updated information on our district website (bartlettparks.org), TeamSideline, and email registered participants with the information.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through these changes.

Travel Basketball Tryouts

Travel Basketball Flyer

Phase 4 Basketball Guidelines

All tryouts will be held at the Bartlett Community Center (700 S. Bartlett Road)

*Masks must be worn by all players, coaches and spectators for the duration of the tryout and will be required for practices as well

*Practices will begin the third week of October

*Games will begin in January 

Boys Tryouts:

3rd-4th Grade: Mon. 10/5 and Wed. 10/7 from 6-7pm

5th-6th Grade: Mon. 10/5 and Wed. 10/7 from 7:15-8:15pm

7th-8th Grade: Mon. 10/5 and Wed. 10/7 from 8:30-9:30pm

Girls Tryouts:

5th-8th Grade: Tues. 10/6 and Thurs. 10/8 from 6-7:15pm

FALL AND WINTER IN-HOUSE BASKETBALL 2020-2021

House Basketball Flyer

Phase 4 Basketball Guidelines

*Updated 9/2/2020

*All boys leagues will play 6 intra-team scrimmages for the 2020 fall basketball season. Teams will be randomly selected and players will be placed into a pod up to 16 players. Coaches will practice with their pod each week and then divide them up on scrimmage days (Saturdays). Each player will receive a team jersey. Scrimmages will be self officiated, no referees will be used for the fall season. It is recommended players wear black shorts with the jersey. Leagues will be offered again in the winter as well. Details on those will be released in January 2021.

Click here to be taken to the athletics homepage for schedules and important documents

Contact Eric Eichholz 630-540-4831 for more information on basketball

Below is a tentative timeline to let parents know when the seasons will begin for each grade level:

Options Basketball Trainings

1 on 1 basketball trainings should be set up with head trainer Josh Walker at info@optionsbasketball.com

SOCCER LEAGUES (FALL & SPRING)

Teams are newly formed for the Fall season. Fall players return to the same team in the Spring or are combined with another returning Fall team. New Spring players are added to existing Fall teams, or new Spring teams are created. Teams wear professional-looking soccer uniforms (included in the registration fee).

Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Graders receive a new uniform in the Fall and Spring. 3rd-8th Grade players wear the same uniform for both Fall and Spring.

In-house games are all played at various nearby Park District fields. Inter-Village divisions require teams to travel up to 20 minutes away to play surrounding communities such as Carol Stream, Elgin, Bloomingdale, Hanover Park, Hoffman Estates, and Streamwood.

Many coaches are needed to make this a great league. Please consider volunteering as a coach. We provide equipment, training, and resources. Complete the bold section on the registration form, and be sure to provide an email address. If not enough coaches volunteer, the league is forced to have large teams, reducing playing time or limiting the number of teams within the league.

Click here for Phase 4 Soccer League Guidelines

Click here to upload the youth sports league registration form with extra waiver

Click here to be taken to the athletics home page for schedules and important documents

Contact Josh Handelsman 630-540-4843 for more information on soccer

GIRLS SOFTBALL

2020 Girls House Softball

On July 29, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity released a new All Sports Policy effective August 15, 2020. This guidance under the Restore Illinois Plan pertains to all youth and adult recreational sports including but not limited to school-based sports (IHSA & IESA), travel clubs, private leagues and clubs, recreational leagues, centers, and park district sports programs.

The Bartlett Park District is reviewing this information, and our staff will be restructuring programs to meet the guidelines as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience as we work to provide valuable alternatives to areas that do not allow for competitive play and other new restrictions.

Phase 4 House Softball Guidelines

The softball program is designed to appeal to a wide range of softball abilities, from introducing the game to novices with no prior experience, to challenging more experienced players. Teams are newly formed for the Spring season. Bartlett is part of the MRF league with Carol Stream, Streamwood, Bloomingdale, Roselle and Glendale Heights. Age levels will coincide with ASA age regulations. Fall players return to the same team in the Spring if they choose to play.  New Fall players are added to existing Spring teams or new Fall teams are created. Each player will receive a sleeveless professional jersey, visor and matching socks (included in the registration fee).  Due to the size and nature of the program, we do not accept carpool or friendship requests nor can we guarantee coach requests. The Spring season includes a 12-16 game season for each division, followed by single elimination playoffs for all divisions. The Fall season includes an 8 game season for each division.

Registration is now open for the Fall season. The registration deadline for residents and nonresidents is July 18th at 12noon. Refer to page 43 of the Summer guide for further information.

Contact Eric Eichholz 630-540-4831 for more information on softball

Click here to be re-directed to the Athletics homepage which includes schedules and season specific information.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE (FALL & SPRING)

This league is designed to appeal to a wide range of volleyball abilities, from introducing the game to beginners with minimal experience to challenging more experienced players. The following divisions are available: 5^th/6^th grade and 7^th/8^th grade.

The season consists of a preseason evaluation followed by a team draft to ensure balanced teams. After that point, players can expect approximately 8 practices and 6 regular-season games ending with a single-elimination tournament. With this league, you can expect to travel up to 20 minutes to play against teams from Carol Stream, Streamwood, and Roselle Park District. Each player will receive a team t-shirt.

Volunteer coaches are needed to make this a great league. Please consider volunteering as a coach. We provide equipment, training, and resources. Complete the bold section on the registration form, and be sure to provide an email address. If not enough coaches volunteer, the league is forced to have large teams, reducing playing time or limiting the number of teams within the league.

Registration is now open for the fall season

Games will be played on the following Saturdays: October 10, 17, 24, 31, November 7 and 14. The end of season tournament will take place on November 21. Game schedules will be made available by the first team practice. Please note that practice times are subject to change based on the final number of registered players.

*On July 29, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity released a new All Sports Policy effective August 15, 2020. This guidance under the Restore Illinois Plan pertains to all youth and adult recreational sports including but not limited to school-based sports (IHSA & IESA), travel clubs, private leagues and clubs, recreational leagues, centers, and park district sports programs.

The Bartlett Park District is reviewing this information, and our staff will be restructuring programs to meet the guidelines as quickly as possible. Once our plans are finalized, we will provide updated information on our district website, TeamSideline, and email registered participants with the information.

We thank you for your patience as we work to provide valuable alternatives to areas that do not allow for competitive play and other new restrictions.

Click here to be re-directed to the Athletics homepage which includes schedules and season specific information.

For more information regarding the Girls Volleyball League, please view page 44 in the Fall 2020 program guide or contact Josh Handelsman at 630-540-4843 or by email at jhandelsman@bartlettparks.org.

OPEN GYM OPPORTUNITIES

The following Open Gym opportunities run from November-March. The Winter schedule will be published at a later time.

Youth Basketball Open Gym 

Open Gym at the Bartlett Community Center is supervised, open play for shooting hoops, and pick-up games. One to Two courts are reserved for open gym and participants will be divided between the courts based on grade. Adults are not permitted to participate in Youth Open Gym.

Grade: 3rd-12th
Location: BCC Gymnasium

*No Open Gym Nov. 26, Dec. 24 and Dec. 25

Youth School Day Off Open Gym 

Enjoy your day off from school with some basketball in the afternoon. 2-3 courts are reserved for open gym and participants will be divided between the courts based on grade.

Grade: 3rd-12th
Location: BCC Gymnasium

Family Basketball Open Gym

This open gym is designed for kids to come and play basketball with their favorite adults! Children MUST be accompanied by an adult (18 years or older). Adults WITHOUT children will not be admitted. Adult photo identification required.

Age: 5-17 w/adult
Location: BCC Gymnasium Court 1