Sports Affiliates

Formed in 2000, Vipers offers baseball and softball to boys and girls in the Franklin Park community ages 5 to 18 years and roster both house and travel teams. If you would like information regarding the program, please call Mark White at 847-800-5574.

This program is designed to educate both boys and girls in kindergarten through eighth grade in the sport of soccer.

2010 Spring Season Information:

Spring season registration takes place on Sunday, February 28 and Sunday, March 7 from 1:00 - 5:00 pm at the Centre at North Park (10040 Addison) and Saturday, March 13 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at the Community Center (9560 Franklin Avenue).

Spring season games are played at East Leyden High School (3400 Rose Street), beginning Saturday, April 10 and continuing for the following 7 Sundays. Two one-hour practices are scheduled each week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 - 7:00 pm at various parks and schools in the community, beginning on April 6. The final game is scheduled for June 6.

Registration is $65 per player with discounts for siblings. Registration includes uniforms, insurance, team photo, game awards and participation trophies for all players. No experience is necessary; great for the beginner soccer player. Emphasis is on learning the game.

Register early - 2009 Spring Season was sold out!

For more information about Thunder Soccer, call Wayne Bernacki at (847) 671-0330 or Miguel Valdez (847) 671-1050.

Volunteer coaches should contact Ann Redden at (773) 220-9125 about spring coaching opportunities.

Thunder Soccer Competitive Traveling Team Program 

For Boys Travel Program tryouts, contact Andres Cabral (847) 401-1672. If you are interested in Girls Travel Soccer Teams, contact Miguel Valdez (847) 671-1050.

The Franklin Park Speed Skating Club trains skaters to compete locally, regionally, and nationally in the exciting sport of Short Track Speed Skating. The club is open to skaters of all ability and experience levels below the age of 21. For more information, call Melissa Koenig at 708-383-0255.

Play football or cheerlead for one of the best organizations in the area. Regular season runs from August 1 through October 31. For registration or more information call Bill Otte, 708-562-8323. Visit their website at www.leydenbears.com.

Organizes an elite level of amateur competition of local teams. Inaugural season operates from January through April ending the season with an all-star game. Exciting competition can be experienced Sundays, 11:30 am - 4:00 pm at the Community Center.

The league is dedicated to promoting and creating an amateur and competitive sporting atmosphere for volleyball. Activities of the organization include organizing volleyball leagues and tournments. More information can be found on their website at www.plschicago.org.