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Registration Season
Palatine Youth Baseball Palatine Baseball Association Celtic Soccer PAFA Cheerleading PAFA Football	November November March January February

Palatine Youth Baseball & Softball (PYB/S)
(Age 5 through 6th grade)
The Palatine Youth Baseball/Softball (PYB/S) program is designed to teach the fundamentals of baseball and sportsmanship to boys and girls age 5 through 6th grade. Our program is run by over 100 volunteers and features the following for both baseball and softball.

The age cut off for five year olds is August 31. For all other leagues the appropriate league is based on the grade in school for the 2008-2009 school year.

PYB/S Registration
Registration for the 2008 season began in November. For questions visit our web site at www.pyb.com or call the Park District at 847-991-0333 for availability.

PYB/S Refunds
Full refund before March 1, less $5 processing fee. After March 1, 50% refund, less $5 processing fee. No refunds after April 1.

Palatine Baseball Association (PBA) &Girls Fastpitch Softball
(Ages 13 to 27, 7th grade & up)
Palatine Baseball Association (PBA) is the Park District affiliate baseball/softball program for ages 13-27 (7th grade and up). The House League provides a competitive, fun atmosphere for players with uniforms and certified umpires. Most games are played at Community Park including night games. Included in the season are all-star games, post season tournaments with trophies, a 14-year- old LaCrosse tournament team, and a 13-year-old tournament team. For questions visit our web site at www.pbabaseballsoftball.com.

Thirteen and fourteen year Tournament Teams are selected from players already registered and playing in the house program, and play June - July.

The Travel Teams hold open try-outs each August for the following season. Notification of try-outs are provided to age appropriate registered participants, and notice is provided through the newspaper. Try-outs for the 2008 season are complete.

PBA Registration
Mail-in registration for the 2008 season began in November. Registration received after the deadline will be placed on a waiting list. Wait list registrants will not be guaranteed a spot on a team for 2008.

PBA Refunds
Full refund before draft, less $5 processing fee. After draft 50% refund, less $5 processing fee. No refunds after games begin.

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PAFA Cheerleading
PAFA Cheerleading is for girls in grades 2-8. Cheerleading teaches teamwork and helps build self-confidence. Regular season games begin in late August and will continue until the end of October for all squads. Several squads will be asked to cheer during play-off games thru mid-November. There will be a mandatory pre-season clinic August 4-8 from 6:30 to 9:00 pm. The girls will learn many cheers and stunts that they will use throughout the season during clinic week. Practices are held once a week for Jr. Cheer and twice a week for Sr. Cheer during the season. Games will be played in Palatine or the surrounding suburbs mostly on Saturday, possibly one Sunday, each weekend. Sr. Cheer squads have the opportunity to compete locally in the fall. If your daughter is interested in competing, please look for additional practice dates and fees to be announced during the season.

PAFA Flag Squad
Flags will now have a 5th/6th grade squad and a 7th/8th grade squad. There will be a mandatory pre-season clinic August 4-8 from 6:30 to 9:00 pm. There will be weekly practices during the season and performances at two games EACH weekend that the teams are home.

Registration
Pre-registration for the 2008 season is available online at www.palatineparks.org or at either of the park district office until March 31 at 4:30 pm. Open registration will be held at Birchwood gym on Saturday, April 5 from 9:00 to 11:00 am. All participants, even if pre-registered, must be available for a mandatory uniform sizing in the Birchwood gym on Saturday, April 5 from 9:00 to 11:00 am. There will be one make up fitting offered in May, the date will be available on the web site or hotline. For additional information please call PAFA Cheerleading & Flags Hotline at 847-289-4334 or see our web site at www.pafacheer.com.

*NEW early bird fees!

All fees include a $50 operating (buy out) fee.

20% multiple child discount available in person only. It is not available online.

Registration fees are payable to the Palatine Park District by check, Visa, Mastercard, or Discover. A separate $125 uniform deposit payable to PAFA post dated 11/01/08 is required. There will be additional supplies to purchase at the uniform sizing. These supplies can be purchased with cash or check only.

Refund Policy: 100% less $5 processing fee through August 6; 50% less $5 processing fee through August 15. No refunds will be given after August 15. NO REFUNDS will be given at any time on any supply items purchased.

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Palatine Amateur Football Association
The Palatine Amateur Football Association, also known as PAFA, is an organized, full-contact youth travel football program. The program is for children in grades 3-8 (ages 8 to 14 as of 9/01/08). Teams are based on age, weight, and experience. Palatine plays communities in the Northwest Youth Football League. Registration for the 2008 season begins in February.

Questions: If you have any questions email us at emailpafa@palatinepanthers.com or visit our web site www.palatinepanthers.com.

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Northwest Chargers Hockey Association
This recreational youth hockey program is an affiliate program of the Palatine, Rolling Meadows, and Arlington Heights Park Districts that allows all skaters the opportunity to play ice hockey. The program includes hockey tot classes (ages 3-5), pre-mite introduction hockey classes (ages 4-12), recreational youth House League teams (ages 6-17), and summer camps. For more information about teams or classes please contact Bob Valler, Rolling Meadows Park District Youth Hockey Director at 847-398-2700 ext. 108 or bveller@rmparks.org.

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Palatine Celtic Soccer Club
The Palatine Celtic Soccer Club, which is affiliated with the Palatine Park District, provides youth soccer programs for girls and boys ages 6-18 years. Both the House and Travel Programs are governed by the Palatine Celtic Soccer Club Board of Directors.

House Program
The House Program features: age-graded divisions, jerseys for all players, fair team and player selection, awards, mandatory 50% minimum playing time, and coach training clinics throughout the season. The House Program emphasizes fun, recreation, fair play, and soccer basics at the Under-8 divisions and increases in competition at older age divisions. Eight games are scheduled for the fall and four games for the spring with a season-ending tournament for Under-10 and older players. Most practices are scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Age divisions for the boys and girls House Program are:

Under-8 • 1st-2nd grade, 9/1/00-8/31/02
Under-10 • 3rd-4th grade, 9/1/98-8/31/00
Under-12 • 5th-6th grade, 9/1/96-8/31/98
Under-14 • 7th-8th grade, 9/1/94-8/31/96

Travel Program
For more competitive soccer players, the Palatine Celtic Soccer Club offers an age-graded Travel Program for girls and boys ages 8-18 years. Coaches licensed by the United States Soccer Federation emphasize soccer excellence through individual and team skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The girls’ teams play in the Illinois Women’s Soccer League. The boys’ teams play in the Northern Illinois Soccer League and Travel Teams participate in local and regional tournaments throughout the season. Tryouts for the 2008-2009 teams are in early May for high school girls, June for all youth teams, and October for high school boys. Practices are held on various evenings of the week. More information on all soccer programs and events can be found at the Palatine Celtic Soccer Club web site at www.palatinecelticsc.com.

Celtic Soccer Refunds
Full refund before first scheduled game, less $5 processing fee. 50% refund before the 2nd scheduled game, less $5 processing fee. After the second game no refunds will be accepted.

Important Dates
Current participants should watch for 2008-2009 registration information in the mail coming this February.

March 8 - Pre-registration for children of Celtic Soccer Club volunteers.
March 10 - Registration for residents begins. You may mail or drop-off your registration. If you are a returning player you can register online.
April 7 - Walk-up registration for residents and non-residents. Please come to the registration counters at the Birchwood Recreation Center or Community Center. (Some divisions may already be filled.) You will be notified of confirmations, waiting lists, and cancellations. Please call 847-991-0333 with questions.