Youth Athletics

The Barrington Park District and South Barrington Park District have joined together to offer the children in the Barrington area a fun, recreational basketball league. Players of all skill levels are encouraged to participate in this high-energy league for budding hoops players. Whether your child is new to the game or looking to improve basketball skills, this program is the perfect way to have fun playing hoops!

The Barrington Youth Lacrosse Association (BYLA) spring lacrosse league is open to all athletes in grades 1-8 who are interested in learning and excelling at lacrosse in a fun but competitive setting. We offer four team levels based on grade level.

For those who have never skated or have never had formal lessons.  Skaters, ages 6 and up, will learn the basics of Figure Skating: how to balance on the ice, as well as forward and backward skating.

This class is for those who have never played pickleball before or who have very limited experience with the sport. It will focus on pickleball basics such as forehand and backhand shots, serving, and court positioning. Players will also learn scoring and the rules of the game through drills and playing time. The slower pace of this class will give the players opportunity to develop the skills needed to play this fun and energetic game.

We will teach you the techniques that will stop an attacker immediately. They are easy to learn and use, do not require constant practice years or years of training to master, and work regardless of your age, size, strength, speed, skill or physical ability. You'll work with a partner to learn the methods taught in class which include defenses against armed and unarmed attackers; single/multiple attackers; standing, sitting, and ground techniques; and rape defense/prevention. You'll learn to anticipate and avoid potentially dangerous situations and how to defend yourself from a physical attack including; grabs, punches, chokes, bear hugs, headlocks, kicks, knives, guns, and more from a much bigger and stronger attacker.

This class will teach you the basics how to throw the disc, putting into a target and the etiquette of the game.

We will teach you how to kick, catch and pass like a pro in no time! From first timers, all the way to established veterans, we're ready to help you on your way to superstardom. Classes will be held once a week and end with a scrimmage, so the players get a solid set of skills as well as the excitement of in-game action.

For these hockey classes, we'll forget the skates and just focus on the major skills of hockey: passing, shooting, puck handling, defense and teamwork. The kids will learn through a mix of skill-based games, as well as full-on scrimmages. These classes will allow the kids to learn these skills in a fun and yet controlled and safe environment.

Pink Level (Grades 1 - 9): Be part of a youth lacrosse league exclusively for girls from Chicago, north, northwest, west, and south suburbs. The emphasis of this program is to develop the girls within the sport of lacrosse. The goals of the program are to understand the rules of lacrosse, active teamwork, sportsmanship and…

Reach the next level of the game with 60 minutes of drills in setting, passing, overhand serving and spiking.