Athletics

Arlington Aces Pre-K, House & Travel Soccer Programs

House Soccer League – Fall 2026

Our house league is designed to introduce and help grow your child’s love for the game of soccer. After registering, your child will be placed on a team based on their age/grade, reciprocal friend request, school, or local community center. Practice locations, days, and times will be determined by your volunteer parent coaches. Each team will have one weekly 1-hour practice and one to two games each weekend. Team assignments, practices schedule, and all the other information you’ll need for the season will be sent via email no later than August 14.

Registration Closes on July 26

All registrations after this date will be put on our WAITLIST. Our goal is to find as many waitlisted participants roster spots as possible. However, this will only occur after initial teams have been formed. Therefore, friend requests and grouping with classmates may be more difficult to honor. You will be notified via email no later than August 21 that you’ve been placed on a team. You will not be charged for the program while on the waitlist.

NEW! TeamSideline App!

We’re excited to announce a new platform for all your House Soccer schedules, rosters and communication needs! Get a head start by downloading the TeamSideline app on your mobile device. You’ll soon receive an email invitation to create a AHPD TeamSideline account.

Click here to view our Fall 2026 FAQ for Players/Parents

Click here to view our Fall 2026 FAQ for Coaches

Rainout Line Instructions

Check Cancelation or Delay Status

Quick Reference Guide – Rules By Division

Volunteer to Coach

Are you interested in coaching? Please submit your Fall 2026 Coaching Interest Form by July 29th.

COMING SOON – Fall 2026 Coaching Interest Form

Key Dates:

July 26 – Registration Closes
Aug 14 – Team Announcements
Aug 17 – Coaches Meeting for Volunteer Coaches
Aug 21 – Game Schedules Go Live
Aug 24 – First Week of Practices
Aug 29 – First Weekend of Games
Oct 3/4 – JAMBOREE Weekend!
Oct 17 – Last Weekend of Games
Oct 24 – Weekend reserved for Make-up Games

Check out Arlington Aces Pre-K, Junior Aces and Travel Soccer

The Arlington Heights Park District and the Arlington Aces Soccer Club provide the framework for children to learn this exciting and rewarding sport while developing individual skills and learning the importance of teamwork.

Learn More About Arlington Aces Soccer

School’s Out Sports Camp

Schools out for the day, and what better way for your kids to spend it than playing sports and getting a great workout! Our “No School” Sports Camp are custom tailored to each age group, and players are always separated by skill, age and friend request to ensure they have the most fun possible. Full day participants should bring an allergy conscious lunch. (JD)

Spark a love of sports in your child (ages 2+!)

Our engaging sports classes cater to all interests and skill levels. Let your child explore a variety of sports or delve deeper into a favorite! We offer classes for:

• Sport Samplers: Perfect for introducing your child to different activities!
• Fundamentals Focused: Develop skills in a specific sport your child loves.

It’s a fun way to stay active and build a lifelong love of sports!

For more information about sports classes, please contact Kevin Keister, Camelot Park Supervisor, at kkeister@ahpd.org.

Sports Programs Available Year Round:

Summer only Sports programs:

Adult Softball – Summer & Fall 2026

Fall Leagues

Summer Leagues

Free Agents

• Looking for a team to play on fill out our Free Agent Form here
• Is your team in need of a Free Agent? View those looking for teams here

League Options:

We offer a variety of leagues at different skill levels. Choose the one that best suits your team’s experience!

Spring Schedule:

• Spring leagues generally follows a double-header format (two games per night).
• Teams get 8 regular season games
• We may adjust the schedule based on the number of teams in each division.

Summer Schedule and Playoffs:

• Teams get 10 regular season games + a single-elimination tournament.
• We may adjust the schedule based on the number of teams in each division.

Fall Schedule and Playoffs:

• Fall leagues generally follows a double-header format (two games per night)
• Teams get 10 regular season games + a single-elimination tournament.
• We may adjust the schedule based on the number of teams in each division.

Team Placement:

To ensure fair competition, we may use past season records or program manager discretion for bracketing teams.

Registration and Refunds:

• One team member registers the entire team.
• Full payment is required at registration.
• If a suitable league isn’t available for your team’s skill level, we’ll offer a full refund before schedules are published.

Facilities:

AHPD softball leagues are played at Melas Park Sports Complex, featuring:

• Four lighted softball fields with synthetic turf infields
• Concessions stand
• Playground
• Ample parking

Important Notes:

• A new team roster and waiver must be submitted before each season’s first game. Specific instructions will be emailed to team captains.
• We don’t offer individual player registration. Free agents can contact Cameron Edelman.

Get ready for a fun and competitive season!

Click on the below links for the following:

• Adult Softball League Manual 2025
• How to create your roster waiver in Quickscores
• Game Schedules

Two ways to register

• Online – You must have an AHPD account to register online.
• If your team has a sponsor – Teams must pay in full at the time of registration. If your sponsorship check does not cover your entire league fee, you must pay the balance when you register. A sponsorship check is not a deposit.

• If you will not have your sponsorship check before the deadline, you must pay in full when you register, and we will reimburse you once we receive your sponsorship check. It may take 5-10 business days to receive your reimbursement.
• AHPD will NOT hold spots for teams.

Free Agents

• Looking for a team to play on fill out our Free Agent Form here
• Is your team in need of a Free Agent? View those looking for teams here

Have Questions? Contact Cameron Edelman, Athletic Manager, at cedelman@ahpd.org for details on schedules or registration.

The Men’s Basketball Leagues at Arlington Heights Park District offer something for everyone!

Find Your Perfect Match:

We have leagues for various skill levels, ensuring a competitive and enjoyable experience. Placement is based on your league choice during registration, past season records (if applicable), and the Athletic Supervisor’s discretion.

Summer

League Options:

• A League: Geared towards serious players seeking a challenge
• B League: Designed for a more relaxed and recreational atmosphere

Free Agents

• Looking for a team to play on fill out our Free Agent Form here
• Is your team in need of a Free Agent? View those looking for teams here

Game On!

• All games are played on Thursday evenings at Camelot or Pioneer Park gyms. Additional locations (Betsy Ross & Poe) may be used if enough teams register.

Get ready for a fun and competitive season!

Click on the below links for the following:

• Adult Basketball Manual
• How to create your roster waiver in Quickscores
• Game Schedules

Roster/Wavier:
Each team is required to submit a new team roster every season. The roster serves as the Park District liability waiver for individual players and must be completed and signed by EVERY player. Each team will set up their own profile in QuickScores (our scheduling software) and use this profile to create a team roster and collect electronic player signatures for the waiver. Once teams have registered, I will email instructions to the team captain on how to complete the roster/waiver process.

Have Questions? Contact Cameron Edelman, Athletic Manager, at cedelman@ahpd.org for details on schedules or registration.

Hot Shots Sports

New! Adult- Tot Sports

Parents are an integral part of helping their tots develop basic sports movement and motor skills. Motor skill activities focus on hand/eye coordination and hand/foot coordination. Sports equipment and instruction are provided to help guide your child through an introduction to organized sports. Parents or caregiver participation is required.

New! Lunch and Play

Children are introduced to a variety of sports including basketball, floor hockey, football, kickball, soccer, t-ball and other sports and group games. The goal is to provide the opportunity for each child to develop motor skills and nurture his/her growth socially through teamwork and good sportsmanship. Children eat lunch with the coaches, then play sports in the gym.

New! Sports and More

Children are introduced to the fundamentals of sports including basketball, floor hockey, football, kickball, soccer, t-ball and other sports and group games. The program provides an opportunity for each child to develop motor skills and nurture his/her growth socially and emotionally through teamwork and good sportsmanship.

Youth Basketball – Fall 2025

Coaches Corner

The Youth Basketball League is a fun and engaging program designed to hone skills and build sportsmanship.

Interested in becoming a youth basketball referee? For more information or any questions, please contact Steve Perille.

Fall League Details:

• Ages: Boys (1st-2nd grade) and Girls (1st-4th grade)
• Registration Deadline: Sunday, September 7, 2025
• Team Formation: Based on the schools the children attend and reciprocal friend requests
• Friend Requests: One reciprocal friend request allowed per player
• Practices: Starts the week of October 20 (day/time TBA after teams are formed)
• Practice Schedule Information: 1st and 2nd grade teams will receive practice schedule on Wednesday, October 8th. 3rd grade and older will receive their practice schedule on Thursday, October 9th.
• Games: Saturdays & Sundays (possible BYE weeks or doubleheaders) First games start at 9am on Saturdays and 11am on Sundays. Younger age groups play first, followed by older age groups. Teams will have at least 2 doubleheaders (1 game on Saturday and Sunday)
• Game Schedule Information: Game schedules will be posted on Friday, October 17th
• Season Length: 8 games, Beginning the weekend of November 1st concluding the weekend of December 14th
• Coaching Meeting: Coaches meeting will take place sometime the week of October 13th

Girls Fall 2025 Registration Codes

Boys Fall 2025 Registration Codes

Youth Basketball – Winter 2026

REGISTRATION CLOSES DECEMBER 16

Click here to view our FAQ for Players/Parents

Click here to view our FAQ for Coaches

Winter League Details:

• Ages: Girls (1st-2nd grade and 5th/6th) and Boys (1st-6th grade)
• Registration Deadline: Tuesday, December 16th
• Team Formation: Based on the fall team, school the child attends and reciprocal friend requests
• Friend Requests: One reciprocal friend request allowed per player
• Practices: Starts the week of January 12th (day/time TBA after teams are formed)
• Practice Schedule Information: All teams will receive practice information no later than Tuesday, January 6th
• Games: Saturdays & Sundays (possible bye weeks or doubleheaders) First games start at 9am on Saturdays and 11am on Sundays. Younger age groups play first, followed by older age groups.
• Game Schedule Information: Game schedules will be posted no later than Friday, January 9th
• Season Length: 8 games, Beginning the weekend of January 17th concluding the weekend of March 7th
• Coaching Meeting: Coaches meeting will take place Wednesday, January 7th at 7:15pm, Pioneer Community Center

Girls Winter 2026 Registration Codes

Boys Winter 2026 Registration Codes

Summer 2026 Youth Volleyball Clinics

Volleykidz & Jr Volleykidz USA – Indoor Courts

EVP Spiking & Serving Training

EVP Match Play Advanced

EVP Volleyball Camp

EVP Volleyball Camp

EVP Spiking & Serving Camp

Youth Volleyball Leagues – Fall 2026

Interested in playing competitive volleyball without travel or major commitment? Then the Volleykidz league is perfect for your athlete. The first 15min each day teams will learn defense and offence positions while they improve on their fundamentals of passing, setting, spiking and overhand serving. Games will begin on the first day. Match scores will be kept, no tryouts. Includes EVP t-shirt. League is played at the Arlington Ridge Center.

Youth Volleyball Clinics – Fall 2026

Volleykidz USA 8–10-year-olds
Volleykidz is an Introductory class. The lesson plan introduces the pass, set and spike technique. Volleykidz will improve each child’s hand/eye and left/right coordination through the use of fun drills and games.

Jr. Volleykidz USA 11–14-year-olds
Improve your volleyball skills with drills in setting, passing, overhand serving and spiking. The lesson plan directs the use of individual training, pairing drills and game situation development that helps each student reach a new level and incorporate leadership and educational components.

EVP Spiking & Serving USA 10–14-year-olds
Improve your volleyball attack! This clinic is for intermediate and advanced volleyball athletes who wish to learn proper arm swing, footwork, and jumping technique. 90-minute training sessions include drills that focus on reach and power. Plyo-metrics training enhances vertical jump and game performance. A 3-step approach includes transition attacking.

EVP Holiday Camp
The 3-day camp will concentrate on the fundamentals of passing, setting, and spiking. The lesson plan directs the use of self-mastery training that helps each athlete reach a new level. The knowledge of the instructors will give the participants a head start on their skills in preparation for their upcoming volleyball season. All sessions are held at Camelot Park

We offer leagues for all skill levels! Whether you’re a seasoned spiker or a recreational enthusiast, we have a place for you.

Registration for the Fall season is open

Registration for the Winter season opens on Tuesday, August 4th at 10am

• AA League: Geared for the most competitive players seeking a challenge.
• A League: Designed for a more relaxed and recreational atmosphere.

Important Notes:

• All leagues emphasize fun and sportsmanship, regardless of competitiveness.
• Team registration only (no individual sign-ups).
• After registration closes, captains will receive season info and roster submission instructions via email.

Seasons and Schedules:

• Fall Season:

  • Runs end of August through the mid-December.

  • Teams play 12 regular season games and a single-elimination tournament.

  • Depending on team numbers, there may be double-headers and/or bye weeks.

  • All players must be 18 years or older by the first game.

Locations and Game Times:

Games are at 6:30PM, 7:30PM, 8:30PM and 9:30PM. Teams play across these times, and specific time slot requests cannot be accommodated.

Games are played at various locations across Arlington Heights, including:

• Betsy Ross Elementary School

• Poe Elementary School

• Camelot Park

• Arlington Ridge Center

Register Here

For more information, please contact Jackie DeLaMora, Recreation Supervisor, at jdelamora@ahpd.org. Free agent inquires will be accepted for the Fall 2026 season.

• Game Schedules
• Adult Volleyball Manual
• Adult Volleyball Roster/Waiver
• Adult Volleyball Free Agent Form

Adult Pickup Soccer

Looking to kickstart your soccer skills and have fun? Register now for our new adult pickup soccer classes! Each week, you’ll get 2 hours of exciting gameplay, with matches ranging from 3v3 to 7v7. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just looking to stay active, our sessions offer the perfect opportunity to enjoy soccer with like-minded adults. Don’t miss out on the chance to stay fit, meet new friends, and experience the joy of the game. Sign up today and get ready to play!

Outdoors at Sunset Meadows

Summer

Indoors at Camelot Park

Winter & Spring

Summer 2026 T-Ball

The Arlington Heights Park District offers Saturday morning Pre T-Ball and T-Ball classes and weekday Pre T-Ball, T-Ball, and Rookie Ball leagues = in the summer.

The Arlington Heights Park District has partnered with Hot Shots Sports who will provide professional coaches! All programs are instructional and neither have prerequisites at any level (Pre-T, T-Ball or Rookie Ball). Players should register according to their age/grade rather than their experience.

In Pre T-Ball and T-Ball, players learn to hit from a tee. In Rookie Ball, players learn to hit a coach-pitched ball. League players receive a t-shirt.

Leagues and classes meet at the following locations:

• Melas Park Sports Complex, 1500 W. Central Rd., Mt. Prospect
• Sunset Meadows turf football field, 1201 W. Kirchoff Rd., Arlington Hts.
• Pioneer Park ball diamonds, 500 S. Fernandez Ave., Arlington Hts.

Pre-T-ball, T-Ball and Rookie ball League

Batter Up! T-Ball for Beginners at Sunset Meadows

Any Age Override Inquiries? Contact Jackie Delamora at jdelamora@ahpd.org or 847-506-7133.

The Arlington Heights Park District offers a Gymnastics Program in cooperation with the Rolling Meadows Park District. All gymnastics classes are offered at the Rolling Meadows Park District Nelson Sports Complex located in Rolling Meadows at 3900 Owl Drive, 847.818.3214.

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Hot Shot Tots Gymnastics (1-3 yrs)
A playful parent/tot class centered around age appropriate movements using specialized tot-sized gymnastics equipment

Preschool Gymnastics (3-5 yrs)
Proper body positions and basic tumbling skills are introduced for your newly independent gymnast. Children must be toilet trained to participate.

Kindergarten Gymnastics (5-6 yrs)
With positive reinforcement, children are afforded appropriate challenges, which prepare them physically and mentally for our youth gymnastics classes. These classes are pre-1st grade.

Youth Gymnastics: Beginning/Intermediate (6-13 yrs)
Our developmental gymnastics program is divided by gender and into skill levels. The three level program is designed to provide a non-competitive, achievement-oriented program of progressive skills.

Advanced Gymnastics (9-18 yrs)
The advanced gymnastics classes are geared towards children that have been through the developmental program. Instructor permission required. Registration must be done in-person.

Tumbling Programs (8-14 yrs)
This class features a strong emphasis on tumbling and jumping skills.

Various Martial Arts programs are offered at Pioneer, Camelot, Frontier and Forest View Racquet and Fitness Club. Classes Include Aikido, Karate, Kung Fu, Shotokan and Tae Kwon Do.

View Classes

Let’s Play Rugby! Arlington Stallions (Non-Contact)

Rugby combines the best attributes of American football, basketball, and soccer. This program is designed to teach young boys and girls the basics of the game of rugby in a non-contact format and is designed to introduce non-rugby experienced athletes to the skills, training, philosophy and strategy necessary to safely participate in this sport, Learn the positions, passing techniques and the rules of the game. Each participant will receive a tee shirt and rugby ball! Training sessions are conducted by USA Rugby Certified and Illinois Rugby Registered coaches from the Arlington Stallions Rugby Club.

Winter

Let’s Play Rugby! Arlington Stallions (Non-Contact)

Pioneer Park

Let’s Play Rugby Arlington Stallions

Rugby combines the best attributes of American football, basketball and soccer. This program is designed to teach young boys and girls the basics of the game of rugby and is designed to introduce them to the skills, training, philosophy and strategy necessary to safely participate in this sport, Learn the positions, passing techniques and the rules of the game. The teams will compete in the rugby Illinois/ USA rugby state championship program that ends with a state championship, last weekend of May. Training sessions will typically be held on Monday and Wednesday evenings and are conducted by USA Rugby Certified and Illinois Rugby Registered coaches from the Arlington Stallions Rugby Club. For program information, please contact arlingtonstallionsrugby@gmail.com.

Spring

Let’s Play Rugby! Arlington Stallions

Sunset Meadows Turf and Patriots Park

Senior Softball at Melas Park

Looking for fun, fitness, camaraderie, or just love the game of softball? Our Senior Softball program at Melas Park is the perfect way to stay active and connect with others who share your passion. This open, drop-in league meets every Monday, Tuesday, and Friday from May 4 through October 9. No set teams or rosters—just show up on any game day and join the fun! Whether you’re a seasoned player or just curious, you’re always welcome. Stop by to check it out, or bring your glove and bat and jump right in. There are no residency or uniform requirements—we welcome players from all over, including surrounding suburbs, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Dress comfortably; gym shoes or plastic/rubber cleats are allowed. Most importantly, come ready to laugh, compete, and have the time of your life! Register Here

Youth Flag Football

Sunset Meadows

Come get coached up by Hi-Five instructors on the fields at Sunset Meadows for flag football instructional skills, drills and games. Hi-Five instructors will teach kids the fundamentals of flag football through fun and innovative activities and instructional games. Kids will be split by ability level and grades during instructions and game play.

Summer

Sunset Meadows

Summer Skateboarding Classes

Intro to Skateboarding

Young skaters will be introduced to the very basics of skateboarding in a safe and supportive environment. Lessons focus on balance, standing on the board, pushing, and the first simple tricks every skater learns. With hands-on guidance, kids will also get help riding down small ramps as they build comfort and confidence. Skaters must bring a drink and wear a helmet. Knee, elbow, and wrist guards encouraged. Skateboards are provided for this class. Questions, please email us at sk8lessonschicago@gmail.com

Recreation Park

Skateboarding Lessons

Appropriate for beginning and intermediate levels. Beginners learn how to start, stop, turn, basic ramp riding, and tricks; intermediate skaters learn skills based on ability. Skaters must bring a drink and wear a helmet. Knee, elbow, and wrist guards encouraged. No board, No problem. We can lend you one for class. Email sk8lessonschicago@gmail.com if you would like to use one.