World Sport Chicago (WSC), USA Weightlifting and the Chicago Park District (CPD) have joined together to provide a series of Olympic weightlifting programs for boys and girls, age 12-18, in Chicago scheduled to begin in March 2010 and run through the Fall The program will provide local kids with a great foundation for fitness, offer them a competitive and energetic outlet and introduce them to the discipline and dedication it takes to maintain regular weight training.
Two Paralympic Sport Clubs in Chicago—Adaptive Adventures and Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association (NSSRA)—partnered with World Sport Chicago to host a Paralympic Experience in wheelchair curling. The day consisted of a “train the trainer” session for members of the host venue, the Chicago Curling Club, as well as therapeutic recreation professionals.
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.
 
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To Live, To Curl
Fri, 26 Feb 2010 5:58:18 GMT
Two Paralympic Sport Clubs in Chicago—Adaptive Adventures and Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association (NSSRA)—partnered with World Sport Chicago to host a Paralympic Experience in wheelchair curling. The day consisted of a “train the trainer” session for members of the host venue, the Chicago Curling Club, as well as therapeutic recreation professionals.
Launch of Weightlifting Program
Fri, 26 Feb 2010 5:33:51 GMT
World Sport Chicago (WSC), USA Weightlifting and the Chicago Park District (CPD) have joined together to provide a series of Olympic weightlifting programs for boys and girls, age 12-18, in Chicago scheduled to begin in March 2010 and run through the Fall The program will provide local kids with a great foundation for fitness, offer them a competitive and energetic outlet and introduce them to the discipline and dedication it takes to maintain regular weight training.
Mayor's Sports Fest 2009
Mon, 18 Jan 2010 8:01:23 GMT
World Sport Chicago Brings Olympic and Paralympic Sport to Mayor Daley’s Chicago Sports Fest for the Fourth Consecutive Year.
 

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