Sport Affiliates

Formed in 2000, Vipers offers baseball and softball to boys and girls in the Franklin Park community ages 5 to 18 years and roster both house and travel teams. If you would like information regarding the program, please call Mark White at 847-800-5574.

Fall season registration takes place on Saturday, August 28th and Saturday, September 4th from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at the FP Community Center (9560 Franklin Avenue).

Fall season games are played at WestLeydenHigh School (1000 Wolf Road, Northlake), beginning Sunday, September 19th and continuing for the following 7 Sundays. Two one-hour practices are scheduled each week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 - 7:00 pm at various parks and schools in the community, beginning on Tuesday, September 14th . The final game is scheduled for Sunday, November 7th.

Registration is only $65 per player with discounts for siblings. Registration includes uniforms, insurance, team photo, game awards and participation trophies for all players. No experience is necessary; great for the beginner soccer player. Emphasis is on learning the game.

A $25 late fee will be assessed to all registrations after September 4th.

Register early - 2010 Fall Season was sold out!

For more information about Thunder Soccer, call Wayne Bernacki at 847.671.0330 or Miguel Valdez 847.373.2702.

Volunteer coaches should contact Vince Carioscia at  630.201.0074 about fall coaching opportunities.

The Franklin Park Speed Skating Club trains skaters to compete locally, regionally, and nationally in the exciting sport of Short Track Speed Skating. The club is open to skaters of all ability and experience levels below the age of 21. For more information, call Melissa Koenig at 708-383-0255.

Play football or cheerlead for one of the best organizations in the area. Regular season runs from August 1 through October 31. For registration or more information call Bill Otte, 708-562-8323. Visit their website at www.leydenbears.com.

Organizes an elite level of amateur competition of local teams. Inaugural season operates from January through April ending the season with an all-star game. Exciting competition can be experienced Sundays, 11:30 am - 4:00 pm at the Community Center.

The league is dedicated to promoting and creating an amateur and competitive sporting atmosphere for volleyball. Activities of the organization include organizing volleyball leagues and tournments. More information can be found on their website at www.plschicago.org.