SPORTS
Tennis Facilities
Glidden Park (at right): Five Hard Surface Courts; (2 Lighted)
Courts are used on a first-come, first-serve basis with a one hour limit for singles and one and a half hour limit for doubles. Players may remain on courts longer if no one is waiting. Lights are free and are activated by pushing the light button located along the west side of the courts. Lights remain on for about one hour, and may be reactivated.
Glidden Park (at right): Five Hard Surface Courts; (2 Lighted)
Courts are used on a first-come, first-serve basis with a one hour limit for singles and one and a half hour limit for doubles. Players may remain on courts longer if no one is waiting. Lights are free and are activated by pushing the light button located along the west side of the courts. Lights remain on for about one hour, and may be reactivated.
Collinsville Baseball/Softball League youth programs
A local not-for-profit corporation the CBSL was created specifically for the benefit, enjoyment, moral improvement, and physical advancement of the youth of the area through baseball and softball. Registration is typically held in January or February. For more information, go to mycbsl.com or call 344-7513.
A local not-for-profit corporation the CBSL was created specifically for the benefit, enjoyment, moral improvement, and physical advancement of the youth of the area through baseball and softball. Registration is typically held in January or February. For more information, go to mycbsl.com or call 344-7513.
Open VolleyBasketball Night
Dorris Intermediate School gym, Route 159 in Collinsville
Drop in for a night of fun and exercise playing one or both of your favorite sports. CARD is taking over the gymnasium at Dorris Intermediate School on Monday nights when school is in session and offering open volleyball on one side and open basketball on the other.
Date: September 13 through December 13 and January 10 to May 9
Ages: 16 and up
Fee: $3 per visit, payable at door
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Will not meet on School Holidays
Dorris Intermediate School gym, Route 159 in Collinsville
Drop in for a night of fun and exercise playing one or both of your favorite sports. CARD is taking over the gymnasium at Dorris Intermediate School on Monday nights when school is in session and offering open volleyball on one side and open basketball on the other.
Date: September 13 through December 13 and January 10 to May 9
Ages: 16 and up
Fee: $3 per visit, payable at door
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Will not meet on School Holidays
Tennis Lessons
Lessons for the 2011 season are to be determined. If you are interested in registering, or teaching tennis lessons, please call 618-346-7529 and ask to speak with Rick Robbins.
Lessons for the 2011 season are to be determined. If you are interested in registering, or teaching tennis lessons, please call 618-346-7529 and ask to speak with Rick Robbins.
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2011 Kahok Junior Open Tennis Tournament
Don’t miss the eighth annual USTA sanctioned Kahok Junior Open on TBD. This is a singles and doubles formatted tournament held at the Collinsville High School courts, and open to boys and girls 18 years and under. USTA membership is a requirement, and USTA guidelines in “the Code” apply in all matches. Matches will be recorded as a best two out of three sets, using a 12 point tiebreaker. Balls will be furnished for all matches.
The USTA requires online registration on their website www.USTA.com. Memberships can also be obtained online.
Ages: 18 and under
Fees: $TBD - Singles
$TBD - Doubles, per person
Location: Collinsville High School Tennis Courts
Min/Max: 4/16 per division
Don’t miss the eighth annual USTA sanctioned Kahok Junior Open on TBD. This is a singles and doubles formatted tournament held at the Collinsville High School courts, and open to boys and girls 18 years and under. USTA membership is a requirement, and USTA guidelines in “the Code” apply in all matches. Matches will be recorded as a best two out of three sets, using a 12 point tiebreaker. Balls will be furnished for all matches.
The USTA requires online registration on their website www.USTA.com. Memberships can also be obtained online.
Ages: 18 and under
Fees: $TBD - Singles
$TBD - Doubles, per person
Location: Collinsville High School Tennis Courts
Min/Max: 4/16 per division
Pee Wee Tennis
Ages: 4-6
An exciting and fun program that introduces young children to the basics of tennis. Modified equipment is used to bring the game down to the child’s level. All equipment is furnished.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s)
10S116-A F
10S116-B F
Fee:
Min/Max: 4/12
Location: Glidden Park Tennis Courts
Ages: 4-6
An exciting and fun program that introduces young children to the basics of tennis. Modified equipment is used to bring the game down to the child’s level. All equipment is furnished.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s)
10S116-A F
10S116-B F
Fee:
Min/Max: 4/12
Location: Glidden Park Tennis Courts
Red Level-Beginner
Ages: 6-9
For those with little or no tennis instruction and playing experience. Lessons will focus on grip, racquet control, court movement, mechanics of the basic stroke, and fun! Scorekeeping, court etiquette, and sportsmanship will also be covered. Player must bring a tennis racquet.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s)
10S201-A M/W
10S201-B T/Th
10S201-C M/W
10S201-D T/Th
Fee:
Min/Max: 4/12
Location: Collinsville High School Courts
Ages: 6-9
For those with little or no tennis instruction and playing experience. Lessons will focus on grip, racquet control, court movement, mechanics of the basic stroke, and fun! Scorekeeping, court etiquette, and sportsmanship will also be covered. Player must bring a tennis racquet.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s)
10S201-A M/W
10S201-B T/Th
10S201-C M/W
10S201-D T/Th
Fee:
Min/Max: 4/12
Location: Collinsville High School Courts
White Level-Intermediate
Ages: 8-12
For those who have had some past instruction and playing experience. Lessons will focus on refining stroke mechanics for forehand and backhand, serving, ball control, and game strategies for singles and doubles play. Player must bring a tennis racquet.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s )
10S316-A M/W
10S316-B T/Th
10S316-C M/W
10S316-D T/Th
Fee:
Min/Max: 4/12
Location: Collinsville High School Courts
Ages: 8-12
For those who have had some past instruction and playing experience. Lessons will focus on refining stroke mechanics for forehand and backhand, serving, ball control, and game strategies for singles and doubles play. Player must bring a tennis racquet.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s )
10S316-A M/W
10S316-B T/Th
10S316-C M/W
10S316-D T/Th
Fee:
Min/Max: 4/12
Location: Collinsville High School Courts
Blue Level-Advanced
Ages: 11-17
Should have solid strokes and be ready to learn advanced strategy. Workouts include concentrated drills and match play.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s )
10S416-A T/Th
10S416-B T/Th
Fee:
Min/Max: 4/12
Location: Collinsville High School Courts
Ages: 11-17
Should have solid strokes and be ready to learn advanced strategy. Workouts include concentrated drills and match play.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s )
10S416-A T/Th
10S416-B T/Th
Fee:
Min/Max: 4/12
Location: Collinsville High School Courts
NFL Punt, Pass and Kick Competition
Jaycee Sports Complex, 1800 St. Louis Road in Collinsville
Boys and girls can test their football skills at this FREE competition sponsored by CARD, the Raiders Youth Football program and the National Football League. Participants will compete in punting, passing and placekicking skills against children their own age. It only takes minutes to compete and earn your score!
Participants are required to provide proof of age prior to advancing to sectionals.
Day: Saturday, September 25
Time: 10 am to 2 pm
Ages: 8-15 as of December 31, 2010
Fee: FREE
Registration on site day of event
Jaycee Sports Complex, 1800 St. Louis Road in Collinsville
Boys and girls can test their football skills at this FREE competition sponsored by CARD, the Raiders Youth Football program and the National Football League. Participants will compete in punting, passing and placekicking skills against children their own age. It only takes minutes to compete and earn your score!
Participants are required to provide proof of age prior to advancing to sectionals.
Day: Saturday, September 25
Time: 10 am to 2 pm
Ages: 8-15 as of December 31, 2010
Fee: FREE
Registration on site day of event
Co-Rec Volleyball Leagues
Dorris Intermediate School gym, Route 159 in Collinsville
Get your team together for a season of volleyball fun and competition. In its second year, league teams of six (with at least two men and two women on the court at all times) compete on Thursday nights within two divisions of play. Matches will be officiated and include three games each week. Click Here for a registration packet.
Date: Thursday nights, Sept. 30 - Dec. 16 (10 weeks with playoffs)
Ages: 16 and up
Fee: $180 a team - registration is on a team-only basis
Register for one of two groups: 10F354A- A Division (Competitive)
10F354B-B Division (Recreation)
Game times: 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm, 8:30 pm
Dorris Intermediate School gym, Route 159 in Collinsville
Get your team together for a season of volleyball fun and competition. In its second year, league teams of six (with at least two men and two women on the court at all times) compete on Thursday nights within two divisions of play. Matches will be officiated and include three games each week. Click Here for a registration packet.
Date: Thursday nights, Sept. 30 - Dec. 16 (10 weeks with playoffs)
Ages: 16 and up
Fee: $180 a team - registration is on a team-only basis
Register for one of two groups: 10F354A- A Division (Competitive)
10F354B-B Division (Recreation)
Game times: 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm, 8:30 pm
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