by posted 02/07/2010
 
Registration forms are now being accepted for the Community Baseball and Softball program.  T-Ball is open to boys and girls going into Kindergarten and 1st grade for fall of 2010.  Baseball is open to boys going into grades 2 through 9 for fall of 2010.  Softball is open to girls going into grades 2 through 11 for fall of 2010.  No experience is necessary and all skill levels are welcome.  All equipment, except for a glove and cleats, are provided.

	Mail-In Registration
	Still Accepting Registrations through March 8th.
	VHCYAA PO Box 5006 Vernon Hills, IL 60061

Download the 2010 Community Baseball & Softball flyer.
Download the Community Baseball & Softball Registration form.
Download the Community Baseball & Softball Coach Volunteer form.

For questions please contact the Mike Mahnke, Superintendent of Athletics, at 847-478-0462 or .

    

by posted 01/27/2010
 
Congratulations to the 4th Grade Boys Cougars basketball team for bringing home the Championship at the Holiday Challenge held in Wisconsin.

    

by posted 01/27/2010
 

This camp is designed for players of all skill levels.  Baseball instruction will be conducted by VHHS head baseball coach Jay Czarnecki, members of the VHHS baseball staff, current VHHS players as well as past VHHS players that are currently in college.

Dates:	June 9th through June 11th   Changes in the District 73 calendar may cause a change in the dates/times of the camp.
Where:	Mail To: VHCYAA PO Box 5006 Vernon Hills, IL 60061	Drop off at VHAC Office: 307 Nike Parkway Vernon Hills, IL 60061 M-F: 10:00-2:00, 3:00-6:00, Sa: 10:00-1:00
Fees:	Level Grade (2010) Times Fee Rookie 2nd Grade Wed: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Thu, Fri: 8:45 am - 10:00 am *$40 Single A 3rd - 4th Grades Wed: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Thu, Fri: 8:45 am - 10:00 am *$40 Double A 5th - 7th Grades Wed - Fri: 10:15 am - 12:15 pm *$50 Triple A 8th - 9th Grades Wed - Fri: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm *$50 * These prices are discounted during early bird registration.
Form:	Download the Registration Form.

*Participants in the Travel Baseball Program
Fees for the Cougar Baseball Camp are included in the fees for the VHCYAA Travel Baseball program fees.  Players in the VHCYAA travel program will automatically be enrolled for the camp.

    

by posted 01/17/2010
 
The Vernon Hills Cougars Youth Athletic Association is no longer accepting applications for the part-time position.  For information on other available summer jobs, please visit our Help Wanted page.


    

by posted 01/16/2010
 
Are you looking for community volunteer hours to satisfy requirements for high school programs, scholarships, The National Honors Society, or religious education?  If so, then contact the VHCYAA to see what is available.  Helping out at our three baseball tournaments often qualifies for volunteerism as the entire community benefits from these events.  For more information, send an email to .
    

by posted 01/06/2010
 
We have assessed the soccer registration numbers. We will have co-ed leagues for Pre-K, K and 1st grade and boys only for 2nd/3rd grade. We did not receive enough registrations for a girls league. We will also have a coaches meeting/training on March 10th from 7:00pm-9:00pm at the Sullivan Center. There will also be a referee meeting on March 10th from 7pm-8pm at the Sullivan Center as well.

We are still currently accepting registrations for the 2nd/3rd grade boys soccer league.


    

by posted 01/04/2010
 
Walk in registration for tackle football and flag football will take place on Saturday, February 20th from 2:00pm-6:00pm and Sunday, February 21st from 12:00pm-4:00pm. The location is still TBD. Please check back for more information. Registration forms will be posted on the website in the next week.

    

by posted 12/27/2009
 
The Elite Sports Academy is offering memberships, pre-season workouts, and baseball clinics covering skills such as speed & agility infield play. Instructors include Dan Barmantje, the Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Houston Astros, and Chris Uhle former minor league SS with the Houston Astros. For more information, download the Dream Big Athletics Winter Workouts flyer.
    

by posted 12/11/2009
 
Information regarding the VHCYAA Travel Baseball tournaments have been posted along with the registration forms.

• 6th Annual Cougar Kick-Off
• 2nd Annual Cougar Silver Star
• 13th Annual Cougar Classic

    

by posted 08/28/2009
 

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