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WELCOME TO THE CHICAGO COMMUNITY GAMES In the summer of 2012, World Sport Chicago will host the inaugural Chicago Community Games, a summer-long sports program for youth ages 6-14 that culminates in a city-wide series of tournaments. Community groups from across the city will field teams in a variety of traditional and non-traditional sports to provide positive, healthy opportunities for youth engagement, encourage friendly competition and to celebrate sport and the Olympic Movement. View one of our informational flyers!
HOW IT WORKS Community groups throughout the city will register with World Sport Chicago to field teams in a minimum of 3 different sports, which will then compete in the city-wide, end of summer tournaments. Tournaments will be held in the following sports: *Basketball - 3 vs. 3 tournament* (10 and under, 11-12, 13-14) *Flag Rugby* (10 and under, 14 and under) *Soccer - 8 vs. 8 tournament* (6-8, 9-11, 12-14) *Team Handball* (10-14) *Track* (6-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, Paralympics) *Volleyball* (10-12, 13-14) Teams will be co-ed and will have age divisions specific to each sport. Opportunities will also be available for youth with physical or visual disabilities. Registered Community Groups will: Field teams in at least 3 different sports Recruit coaches and participants, ages 6-14, from their communities Attend the kick-off event, the Family Sports Festival on June 16th Host practices for participants throughout the summer Compete in the end of summer tournaments, hosted by WSC July 28 - August 4 Chicago Community Games participants are also encouraged to register for one of the Chicago Park District swimming programs (Learn to Swim or Team Sports). It should be noted if Chicago Community Game community groups register athletes for a CPD swim program participant numbers will be counted toward grant bonuses but it will not count as one of the community groups' required 3 sports. Click here to learn more about swimming. IMPORTANT DATES February - April: Community groups register with WSC May/June: Program Orientation, Coach Training and Informational Meeting for community group leaders and coaches June 16: Kickoff Event - WSC's Family Sports Festival June 18: Practices start (ideally 2-3 times per week, 60-90 minutes each). Practices may start earlier. July 28- August 4: Sport Tournaments (exact locations and dates for each tournament are TBD). Some events will take place during the week. TRACK PHOTOS FROM WSC Registration Partner Commitment Form Registration W-9 Form	REGISTER AS A COMMUNITY GROUP If you are interested in registering your organization as an official Community Group for the Chicago Community Games, please review the Partner Information Flyer and return it to ccgames@worldsportchicago.org or fax it to 312-861-4801. REGISTERING PARTICIPANTS Interested participants will register directly with Community Groups. A list of Community Groups and contact information will be posted here as soon as it becomes available. Note that not all Community Groups will field teams in all sports/divisions. COACH'S CORNER More info coming soon: Coach Training Sessions Sport Rule Books Tournament Information CONTACT INFORMATION For questions or to receive more information on the Chicago Community Games, email ccgames@worldsportchicago.org.