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World Sport Chicago promotes Olympic
and Paralympic sports to the youth of
Chicago. We seek to grow the passion
for sport and help Chicago children find
the sport that will help their dreams grow.

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World Sport Chicago 2010 Winter Olympic Kick-Off

On Thursday, February 11, World Sport Chicago and the Chicago Cubs hosted a Winter Olympics Kick-Off and Youth Sport Event at the Rink at Wrigley, providing kids of all ages the opportunity to watch and experience a variety of Olympic and Paralmypic sports.

Almost 100 students were sponsored to bus in for the event where they met Olympians and Paralympians. Also, WSC was proud to announce the names of the WSC Scholars at the event.

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 FEATURED PROGRAMS
WSC has launched “Coach for Chicago” (CFC) to address the lack of coaches and people with sports knowledge to support local sports programs. Coach for Chicago matches schools, parks and social service organizations with enthusiastic volunteers who are committed to helping the youth of Chicago!
In December of 2008, Chicago 2016, World Sport Chicago and U.S. Paralympics announced the creation of a Paralympic component to the legacy organization. The Chicago Paralympic Development Program partners with existing Paralympic sport providers in the city and suburbs to enhance the opportunities for sport delivery to the public with physical or visual disabilities.
World Sport Chicago is partnering with the Chicago Park District, Illinois Swimming and the City of Chicago as a local partner in USA Swimming's National Make-a-Splash Campaign. Make-a-Splash is aimed at increasing awareness around the issues of water-safety and participation in local Learn-to-Swim opportunities, particularly in ethnically diverse communities.
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 ATHLETE OF THE MONTH

Darreonta JacksonDorreonta Jackson
Olympic Wrestling
Howe School of Excellence

Darreonta Jackson, is a 5th grader at the Howe School of Excellence in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago.  He is also a stand-out wrestler earning team captain, team MVP, and an individual city championship in the 5th/6th grade division during the 2008-2009 season.

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Address:
World Sport Chicago
200 E. Randolph St.
20th Floor
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone:
312.861.4850