Living in Evanston
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| Chandler-Newberger Community Center | |
| Address: | 1028 Central Street, Evanston, IL 60201 |
| E-mail: | recreation@cityofevanston.org |
| Phone: | 847-448-8252 |
| Fax: | 847-866-6177 |
| Parent Org.: | City of Evanston Parks/Recreation & Community Services Department |
| Description: | Center offers many programs: after-school sports classes, girls' youth basketball leagues, youth flag football leagues, preschool play groups, youth chess, adult/youth fencing, preschool development classes, youth gymnastics, adult/youth volleyball leagues, women's basketball classes and more as well as summer day camps for school-aged youth and preschoolers. |
| Notes: | Racquetball court and gymnasium rentals open to community, youth birthday party groups, etc.
Play-School Program: year-round classes for 2-year-olds with parents Mondays and Fridays, 3- and 4-year-olds Monday and Friday mornings/Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, and 4- and 5-year-olds Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Contact Michelle Tompkins at 847/448-8681, mtompkins@cityofevanston.org |
| Updated 9/10/2012 | |
| Chicago Bears Youth Football Camp | |
| Address: | 213 North Morgan Street, Suite 1A, Chicago, IL 60607 |
| Contact: | Tom Finks, the Executive Director and owner |
| Phone: | 312-226-5553 |
| Fax: | 312- 226-5554 |
| Parent Org.: | Pro Sports Experience, LLC, |
| Description: | These non-contact camps teach athletic skills, football skills, and life skills to kids 6 to 14 years old. Camps are led by professional, college and high school football coaches with experience as educators. Week-long camps are held at St. Joan of Arc School, 9245 Lawndale Ave., Skokie, IL and other Chicago and suburban locations. |
| Updated 4/11/2012 | |
| Chicago Kayak Club | |
| E-mail: | chicagokayak@comcast.net |
| Description: | Fun, informative kayaking classes from beginner to advanced. Learn how to launch a kayak, utilize the paddle for directional control and enjoy the wildlife refuge. Focus is on fun and safety with small classes and experienced instructors. Tours and trips available.
Classes are taught in the Skokie Lagoons a wildlife refuge north of Chicago. |
| Updated 6/19/2012 | |
| City of Evanston Parks/Recreation and Community Services Dept. | |
| Address: | Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave., Evanston, IL 60201 |
| E-mail: | recreation@cityofevanston.org; parks@cityofevanston.org; forestry@cityofevanston.org |
| Phone: | 847-866-2900 |
| Fax: | 847-866-2902 |
| Description: | The Evanston Parks/Recreation and Community Services Dept. oversees a wide range of services: Cultural Arts, Ecology, Forestry, Parks, Recreation, Youth Engagement, Senior Services and Disability Services. The divisions offer a variety of programs for children, teens, adults, seniors, and people with special needs.
Summer 2013 Camp Guide Cultural Arts Division: Promotes the arts in Evanston and provides information about the arts and arts events. Presents free events including Evanston Lakeshore Arts Festival, Ethnic Arts festival, Starlight concerts, and Arts Week. The Ecology Center: Strives to foster a greater appreciation, awareness and knowledge of the natural environment and our interdependence with it through educational programs and services. |
| Notes: | Evanston Beach Information: Includes information about beach tokens, boat launch facilities,lakefront picnics and the dog beach.
Parks: A listing and map of the City's 92 public parks. Levy Center: Recreation center for seniors: fitness center, computer lab and classes, discussion groups, activities and much more. Recreation Dept.: Register for a wide range of sports, arts or ecology camp programs for pre-schoolers through high school. |
| Updated 1/21/2013 | |
| COE-MOMS & COE-POPS | |
| Contact: | Don Colleton |
| E-mail: | coepops@gmail.com |
| Phone: | 847-866-8445 |
| Description: | All-volunteer organization conducts winter community basketball program for high school students at Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center. Registration in November, ten-week game schedule starts in early January with playoffs in March. 16 teams. |
| Updated 8/4/2012 | |
| Convoy VBC | |
| Contact: | Mike McDermott, Director |
| E-mail: | info@theconvoy.org |
| Phone: | 847-571-8200 |
| Description: | The Convoy is a regional volleyball club for players 18 and younger. Boys and girls teams allow young athletes to continue working on their volleyball skills during the off season. Season runs from September through February. Tryouts in early September; fees.
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| Updated 9/10/2012 | |
| Evanston AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization) | |
| Mailing Address: | Evanston AYSO, 2906 Central Street, PMB 192, Evanston, Illinois 60201-1234 |
| Contact: | Steven Levine, Evanston Regional Commissioner |
| E-mail: | commissioner@evanstonsoccer.org |
| Phone: | 847-328-2976 |
| Parent Org.: | American Youth Soccer Organization |
| Description: | Evanston chapter of AYSO; all-volunteer organization affiliated with the Evanston Dept. of Recreation. Open to ALL CHILDREN between the ages of 4 and 18. Spring and Fall seasons. Follows the five guiding philosophies of AYSO: Balanced Teams, Open Registration, Everyone Plays, Positive Coaching and Good Sportsmanship. |
| Updated 8/4/2012 | |
| Evanston Athletic Club | |
| Address: | 1723 Benson Ave., Evanston, IL 60201 |
| Contact: | Alan Dubois |
| E-mail: | Contact Form |
| Phone: | 847-866-6190 |
| Fax: | 847-864-0530 |
| Parent Org.: | Chicago Athletic Clubs |
| Description: | Full purpose membership health club offering exercise classes, climbing wall, swimming, and personal trainers, nutritional counseling, a sauna, steam rooms and Jacuzzi, a basketball court. Climbing and swimming programs for children and Kids Club. |
| Updated 11/7/2012 | |
| Evanston Badminton Club | |
| Address: | Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60604 |
| Contact: | Blane Olmos |
| Phone: | 847-673-4748 |
| Description: | The group plays from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday nights in Evanston Township High School's gym, except when the school is closed for vacations or holidays. Open to players high school age and older. Additional contact: Mike Burzawa, ETHS Assistant Athletic Director, 847-424-7390. |
| Updated 8/28/2012 | |
| Evanston Baseball and Softball Association (EBSA) | |
| Mailing Address: | P.O. Box 5530, Evanston, IL 60204 |
| Contact: | David Campbell, President, 847-866-8983, davidrcampbelljr@comcast.net |
| E-mail: | Contact Form |
| Phone: | 847-604-1266 (Hotline) |
| Description: | Nearly 60-year-old, all-volunteer organization, teaches Evanston's young people the skills, values, and just plain fun of baseball and fast pitch softball. In addition to regular league play for ages 5-15, offers: Travel Baseball Teams, Travel Softball Teams, Lakeshore Feeder Baseball League and Buddy Baseball.
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| Updated 8/4/2012 | |
| Evanston Bicycle Club | |
| Mailing Address: | P.O. Box 1981, Evanston IL 60204-1981 |
| E-mail: | ebcbike@evanstonbikeclub.org |
| Description: | The club sponsors a variety of group rides and special programs. Rides are offered for any level of ability, from beginner to the most experienced riders, and are open to all cyclists 16 years old or older with bicycles in safe working order. Those under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Sponsors the North Shore Century held on the third Sunday in September. |
| Notes: | Meets at 7:30 pm on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Ladd Arboretum, McCormick and Bridge Streets, Evanston
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| Updated 6/4/2012 | |
| Evanston Boat Ramp Association | |
| Mailing Address: | 8650 Fernald Ave., Morton Grove, Illinois 60053 |
| Contact: | Bill Sonne |
| E-mail: | snowgoosebill@sbcglobal.net |
| Phone: | 847-965-2000 |
| Description: | A group of boaters who like to fish. Meet the first Tuesday of the month, April through September, at Chandler- Newburger Community Center, Lincoln & Ridge Avenue in Evanston to discuss safety, boat maintenance and fishing. They raise funds to donate to improve the boat launch sites, hold 2 fishing tournaments and an annual picnic. |
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| Updated 9/12/2012 | |
| Evanston Community Tennis Association | |
| Mailing Address: | P.O. Box 5127 Evanston, IL, 60204 |
| Contact: | Diana Harris, ECTA President |
| E-mail: | rdharris@comcast.net |
| Phone: | (847) 869-7972 |
| Description: | The Evanston Community Tennis Association coordinates tournaments, leagues, recreational events and other activities throughout the year for tennis enthusiasts in Evanston and beyond. |
| Notes: | Membership: Adult $10; Junior (under 18 yrs) $5 |
| Updated 8/4/2012 | |
| Evanston Cricket Club | |
| Address: | 1728 Hoveland Court, Evanston, IL 60201 |
| Mailing Address: | P.O. Box 691, Evanston, IL 60202 |
| Contact: | Mildred Louis |
| Phone: | 847-328-4863 |
| Description: | Evanston Cricket Club has been in existence for over 30 years. Games are held every Sunday, June through September, at James Park, located at Oakton and Dodge Sts. Members meet on the second Saturday of each month. |
| Updated 8/4/2012 | |
| Evanston Junior Wildkit Football | |
| Mailing Address: | 2010 Dewey Ave. Evanston, IL, 60201 |
| Contact: | Seth D. Himrod, Director |
| E-mail: | seth.himrod@jrwildkits.com |
| Phone: | 847-328-6758 |
| Description: | Grass roots youth football organization, founded in 1994, is part of the Central Suburban Youth Football League, which is comprised of teams from the North Shore of Illinois.
Goal is to teach fundamental football skills and philosophy to players between fourth and eighth grades; maintains close ties with the ETHS Football coaching staff. The Program is open to both boys and girls for the following levels of competition: Fourth Grade: 4th grade (under 100 lbs.) or 9 years old by September 1 Flyweights: 5th grade (under 100 lbs.) and 6th grade (under 90lbs.) Middleweights (formerly Featherweights): 5th grade (over 100lbs.) and 6th grade (over 90lbs.) Lightweights: 7thand 8th grades (under 140 lbs.) Heavyweights: 7th and 8th grades (over 140 lbs.) |
| Updated 6/18/2012 | |
| Evanston Masters Swim Team | |
| Contact: | Heidi Toft, Head Coach |
| E-mail: | evanstonmasters@gmail.com |
| Parent Org.: | Illinois Masters Swimming Association |
| Description: | Swim team, established in 1982, for adults with abilities ranging from beginner, lap swimmer, and triathlete to former high school and college standouts. Team is comprised of about 120 men and women ranging in age from 18-80. All members are encouraged to participate in meets. The Winter Season runs from October through May and practices are held at Evanston Township High School. The Summer Season runs from June through August at the 50-meter outdoor Centennial Pool in Wilmette. |
| Updated 9/11/2012 | |
| Evanston Pride Boys Feeder Basketball Program | |
| Contact: | Mike Johnson, President and Head Coach |
| E-mail: | Staydreaminbig@yahoo.com |
| Phone: | 847-636-4757 |
| Description: | Non-profit program helps prepare District 65 junior high students for high school level basketball by teaching fundamentals, sportsmanship, academic responsibility, and providing a positive atmosphere to play basketball. Works directly with the Evanston Township High School coaching staff. Regular practices and annual tournament. |
| Updated 6/11/2012 | |
| Evanston Raiders | |
| Mailing Address: | P.O. Box 6476, Evanston, IL 60204-6476 |
| Contact: | Keya Graves |
| E-mail: | northshoreraiders@yahoo.com |
| Phone: | 847-563-8428 |
| Parent Org.: | Evanston Youth Athletics Association |
| Description: | Member of the Pop Warner Football organization, open to all players, ages 5-14 and girls, ages 5-14, interested in Cheerleading. Instructional levels: Tiny Mite, ages 5-7, Mighty Mite, ages,7-9. Competetive levels: division 3, ages 8-14. No tryouts required; mandatory play strictly enforced. Registration fee. Academic standards must be maintained in order to participate. |
| Updated 6/12/2012 | |
| Evanston Recreational Softball League | |
| Address: | 2100 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201 |
| E-mail: | recreation@cityofevanston.org |
| Phone: | 847-448-4311 |
| Fax: | 847-448-8051 |
| Parent Org.: | City of Evanston Parks and Recreation |
| Description: | The Evanston Recreation Division's summer leagues are Women 14", Coed 14" mushball and Men's 12". Registration for the summer leagues begins in February. Fall leagues are Coed 14" mushball and Men's 12". Registration for the fall leagues begins in mid-July. Online registration available. |
| Updated 9/10/2012 | |
| Evanston Running Club | |
| Mailing Address: | 320 Lake St., Evanston, IL 60201 |
| Contact: | Al White, President |
| E-mail: | aswhitedd@ameritech.net |
| Phone: | 847-682-2482 |
| Description: | Founded in 1973 and open to anyone interested in running for whatever reason. Schedules Weekly Fun Runs, Saturday Long Runs and other running events. Volunteers help with area races and offers charitable fundraising opportunities. |
| Updated 1/16/2013 | |
| Evanston Select Tennis | |
| Contact: | Marcus Plonus |
| E-mail: | plonus@comcast.net |
| Phone: | Girls: 312-505-3836; Boys: 847-977-2634 |
| Description: | Program offers young tennis players opportunities for drilling, instruction and matchplay. Feeder program for ETHS junior and varsity tennis teams with ETHS coaches as instructors. After-school and Sunday classes. |
| Updated 9/11/2012 | |
| Evanston Speed Skating Club | |
| Address: | Robert Crown Center 1701 Main St., Evanston, IL 60202 |
| Mailing Address: | c/o Sanders Hicks, 1710 Oakton #303, Evanston, IL 60201 |
| Contact: | Sanders Hicks |
| E-mail: | shicks5877@aol.com |
| Phone: | 847-328-1419 |
| Description: | Holds practice every Tuesday and Thursday from 6 pm. to 7 pm., at Robert Crown Community Center and Ice Complex. Open to skaters of all ages. Affiliated with the U.S. Speedskating Organization and Amateur Skating Association of Illinois |
| Updated 9/12/2012 | |
| Evanston Windsurfing Association | |
| Mailing Address: | 807 Rosewood Ave. Winnetka, IL 60093 |
| Contact: | Bob Bechstein |
| Phone: | 847-477-3578 |
| Description: | For windsurfing and stand up paddling enthusiasts. Lessons, races and clinics off Evanston beaches. Works toward improving the launch facilities.
Consider the Northwestern Sailing Center for group lessons. |
| Updated 9/12/2012 | |
| Evanston Women's Golf League | |
| Contact: | Kate Spector |
| Phone: | 847-869-4218 |
| Description: | Plays 9-hole, round robin tournaments at Evanston Wilmette Community Golf Course, 1030 Central Street, Evanston on Monday, starting 8-8:30 am. |
| Notes: | Open to women players of all levels from any community. Potential members are encouraged to play the course 3 times to establish a handicap.
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| Updated 9/12/2012 | |
| Evanston Youth Hockey Association | |
| Address: | 1701 Main St., Evanston, IL 60202 |
| Contact: | Scott Kirkpatrick, EYHA Travel Hockey President |
| E-mail: | skirkpatrick63@gmail.com |
| Phone: | 312-543-1457 |
| Description: | Provides Evanston youth 4 to 18 with a program of organized and supervised ice hockey at all levels of skill; house and travel teams; weekly practice and/or game sessions scheduled in September; practices and games at Robert Crown Community Center. |
| Updated 9/10/2012 | |
| Evanston Youth Lacrosse Association | |
| Mailing Address: | 2906 Central Street #173, Evanston, IL 60201 |
| Contact: | Louis English, President |
| E-mail: | support@evanstonyouthlacrosse.org |
| Phone: | 847-408-8311 |
| Description: | Evanston Youth Lacrosse Association is a not-for-profit, community-based organization offering competitive and instructional youth Boys Lacrosse programs for grades K-8, and Girls Lacrosse programs grades PreK-6. (Girls are welcome to play in the Boys-rules lacrosse programs.)
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| Updated 6/18/2012 | |
| Evanston-Wilmette Community Golf Course | |
| Address: | 1030 Central St., Evanston, IL 60201 |
| Contact: | Tom Hotchkiss, Manager |
| E-mail: | evanstonwilmettecgc@gmail |
| Phone: | 847-475-9173 |
| Description: | 18 hole public golf course designed by Todd Sloan, built in 1922. Open daily, 6 am. to dusk, spring through fall. Reasonable greens fees, junior and senior fee discounts; pull carts and riding carts available for rental. Individual and group lessons.
Formally Frank Govern MemorialGolf Course. |
| Updated 10/1/2012 | |
| Fellowship of Afro-American Men (FAAM) | |
| Address: | PO BOX 5612, Evanston, IL 60202 |
| E-mail: | faambball@comcast.net |
| Phone: | 847-840-6565 |
| Fax: | 847-328-9016 |
| Notes: | Sponsors youth basketball league for 6th, 7th and 8th grade boys and girls. Focus is on providing African-American youth with positive role models, teaching good sportsmanship, team play and value of education. The twenty-four team league consists of fourteen boys teams, eight girls teams and two cheerleading squads. |
| Updated 6/18/2012 | |
| Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center | |
| Address: | 1655 Foster St., Evanston, IL 60201 |
| Phone: | 847-448-8254 |
| Fax: | 847-328-2026 |
| Parent Org.: | City of Evanston Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department |
| Description: | A community recreation facility with programs for adults and children, including a fitness center, dance studio, regulation gymnasium, and auditorium space. Provides extensive after-school and summer programs for children, School Day Off programs and Senior Lunch, served every Wednesday.
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| Updated 5/8/2013 | |
| Fonseca Martial Arts | |
| Address: | 823 1/2 Chicago Avenue, Evanston IL 60202 |
| Contact: | John Fonseca Owner and Chief Karate Instructor |
| E-mail: | Contact Form |
| Phone: | 847-866-0200 |
| Fax: | 847-556-6551 |
| Description: | Offers adult, child and family classes in karate, judo, jiu jitsu and other martial arts. The curriculum and approach are designed to work with people at all levels of skill and fitness, from
beginners to advanced students, to reach their highest potential. |
| Updated 6/4/2012 | |
| Illinois Girls Lacrosse Association | |
| Mailing Address: | Illinois Girls Lacrosse Association, 19622 Wolf Road, Mokena, IL 60448 |
| E-mail: | info@iglax.org |
| Phone: | 773-909-5940 |
| Fax: | 866-941- 4544 |
| Description: | Non-profit organization which promotes and educates girls in the skill, knowledge, sportsmanship, and love of the sport of lacrosse. It was created to offer all girls the opportunity to learn and play lacrosee through its leagues, camps, and clinics in many communities throughout Chicagoland. |
| Updated 9/12/2012 | |
| McGaw YMCA | |
| Address: | 1000 Grove St., Evanston, IL 60201 |
| Contact: | John Mroczka for Men's Residence |
| E-mail: | info@mcgawymca.org |
| Phone: | 847-475-7400, ext. 214 |
| Fax: | 847-475-7959 |
| Description: | Sports, fitness, and wellness programs for preschoolers through senior citizens. Offers daycare and after school enrichment programs, summer camps, tutoring, dance classes and music lessons, American Red Cross courses, swimming and a variety of sports programs. Active volunteer program.
Birthday party rentals. |
| Notes: | Arts Brillianteen musical production for high school juniors and seniors
Preschool/Daycare Child Care center, preschool music, swimming, kindergarten readiness Youth/Teens trips, tutoring and mentoring, special programming |
| Updated 3/2/2012 | |
| North Beach Water Polo | |
| Mailing Address: | PO Box 6038, Wilmette, IL 60091 |
| Contact: | Claire Howie, Executive Director |
| E-mail: | Claire@northbeachwaterpolo.com |
| Phone: | 562-522-0749 |
| Description: | North Beach Water Polo offers year round water polo training and practice for 14-18 year old students and a newer program for 10-13 year olds.
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| Updated 9/24/2012 | |
| Northwestern University Department of Athletics and Recreation | |
| Mailing Address: | 2311 Campus Drive Evanston, IL 60208-4230 |
| E-mail: | FitRec@northwestern.edu |
| Phone: | 847-491-4300 |
| Fax: | 847-467-1405 |
| Parent Org.: | Northwestern University |
| Description: | Fitness, aquatics and recreational sports facilities. Walking/jogging indoor track, squash, tennis and racquetball courts, weight conditioning facilities at the Henry Crown Sports Pavilion; Olympic sized pool for swimming laps, water fitness classes, swimming lessons at the Norris Aquatics Center. Classes in wellness and personal training; CPR. Massages and summer camps. |
| Notes: | Memberships are available to non-Northwestern members of the community. Call the membership office at 847-491-4303 for information on fees.
Offers occasional free classes and health screenings for the general public. |
| Updated 9/12/2012 | |
| Plan-it Purple | |
| E-mail: | Contact Form |
| Phone: | 847-491-4870 |
| Fax: | 847-491-5969 |
| Parent Org.: | Northwestern University |
| Description: | Northwestern's centralized online calendar of campus events encompassing music, film, theatre, lectures, drama and sports. Most are open to the public. |
| Updated 9/24/2012 | |
| Recyclery, The | |
| Address: | The Recyclery Collective, 7628 N. Paulina, Chicago, Il 60626 |
| E-mail: | info@therecyclery.org |
| Phone: | 773-262-5900 |
| Fax: | 773-751-5241 |
| Description: | Promotes bicycle use as a means of transportation. Volunteers help cyclists with bicycle repair and maintenance and offer classes on bicycle overhaul and tune-ups. Classes on bicycle safety for students. Bicycles and accessories are sold every Saturday morning 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. Donations of bicycles to individuals in need. |
| Updated 9/24/2012 | |
| Ridgeville Park District | |
| Address: | 908 Seward Street, Evanston, Illinois 60202 |
| Contact: | Recreation Director, Brian Rosinski ; Programs Director, Michael Miro |
| E-mail: | parks@ridgeville.org; programs@ridgeville.org |
| Phone: | 847-869-5640 |
| Fax: | 847-869-5667 |
| Description: | The Ridgeville district in southeast Evanston is bounded on the south by Howard St., on the east by Chicago Ave., on the west by the North Shore Channel and on the north by Greenleaf St. It includes parks, sponsors free public events, camps and classes, and has its own farmers' market. |
| Notes: | Tot and Youth Classes, Teen and Adult Classes, Winter & Spring Camps, Summer Camps, and T-Ball.
Rental space in the Ridgeville Community House or the David Wood Field House; call 847-869-5640 for more information about rentals. |
| Updated 10/10/2012 | |
| Robert Crown Community Center and Ice Complex | |
| Address: | 1701 Main St., Evanston, IL 60202 |
| Phone: | 847-448-8258 |
| Fax: | 847-328-9460 |
| Parent Org.: | City of Evanston Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department |
| Description: | The Community Center offers sports programs, classes in the visual and performing arts, after-school program and Preschool Programs for ages 2 to 5.
Dance classes include ballet, tap, ballroom and creative movement. The Ice Complex provides ice skating, figure skating, hockey, speedskating and broomball. Skates may be rented to attend the public skating sessions and may be rented for use during skating classes. Party rentals available. |
| Updated 10/10/2012 | |
| Team Evanston Soccer Club | |
| Mailing Address: | PO Box 7060, Evanston, IL 60204 |
| Contact: | Issac Moushi - Director of Coaching |
| E-mail: | info@teamevanston.org |
| Phone: | 847-440-4331 |
| Description: | Team Evanston is a competitive community-based soccer club committed to training players to perform at their best in a team environment. Player development of technical and tactical skills is the focus of Team Evanston for all levels of players' abilities. Offers individual player training.
Three season (fall, winter and spring)playing options; registration fees. |
| Updated 10/8/2012 | |
| Ultimate Fitness/Evanston Boxing Club | |
| Address: | 823 Emerson , Evanston IL 60201 |
| Contact: | David Englund |
| E-mail: | Dave@ultfitev.com |
| Phone: | 847-733-9478 |
| Description: | Intense fitness training for members to the highest standards of numerous physical disciplines: Pilates, boxing,Ta'i Chi, Gyrotonic® and Gyrokinesis® and personal training. Judo, boxing and boot camps for kids.
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| Notes: | Evanston Boxing Club: The club welcomes all levels and ages to participate in classes and individual training. Offers opportunities to compete at all levels from professional to white collar. Club Members compete successfully in USA Boxing events in the Chicago area.
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| Updated 6/4/2012 | |
| Wildcat Kids' Club | |
| Address: | 1501 Central St., Evanston, IL 60208 |
| E-mail: | wildcatmarketing@northwestern.edu |
| Phone: | 847-467-3758 |
| Description: | Club for fans of Northwestern Athletics in 8th grade and under. This all-sports fan club follows all 19 varsity sports at Northwestern University. Join for $9.95; online registration.
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| Updated 10/10/2012 | |
| Wildkit Swimming Organization | |
| Address: | 5309 N Lynch, Chicago, IL 60630 |
| Contact: | Kevin Auger, Athletics Evanston Township High School |
| E-mail: | swim@wildkitaquatics.com |
| Phone: | 847-424-7371 |
| Parent Org.: | Evanston Township High School |
| Description: | Swimming lessons year round at Evanston Township High School; water polo, boys and girls swim team classes. Registration required; fees. |
| Updated 10/10/2012 | |
| Women's Club of Wilmette Golf League | |
| Contact: | Ann Stevens |
| E-mail: | ann1208s@sbcglobal.net |
| Phone: | 847-869-1170 |
| Description: | Plays 9 hole golf at Evanston Wilmette Golf Course, 1030 Central Street, Evanston, on Thursdays at individual tee times between 7:25 and 8:30 a.m. during the summer (end of May through early September).
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| Notes: | Open to women players of all levels from any community. |
| Updated 2/20/2013 | |
| YWCA Evanston/North Shore | |
| Address: | 1215 Church Street, Evanston, IL 60201 |
| Contact: | Karen Singer, President/CEO |
| E-mail: | info@ywcae-ns.org |
| Phone: | 847-864-8445 |
| Fax: | 847-864-8498 |
| Description: | The YWCA Evanston/North Shore is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all through a wide range of programs including: comprehensive domestic violence services, economic empowerment and financial literacy programs, racial justice initiatives. Home to the Learn to Swim Program and Flying Fish Aquatics Program.
24 hour Crisis Line: 847-864-8780 or (toll free) 877-718-1868. |
| Notes: | Mary Lou's Place Emergency Shelter
Transitional Housing Legal Advocacy |
| Updated 11/7/2012 | |
| YWCA Flying Fish | |
| Mailing Address: | 1215 Church Street, Evanston, Illinois 60201 |
| Contact: | Peter Caragher, head coach |
| E-mail: | flyingfish@ywcae-ns.org |
| Phone: | 847-864-8445 ext.14 |
| Parent Org.: | Evanston /North Shore YWCA |
| Description: | The largest swim team in Illinois, with 300 swimmers ranging in age from 5-17. Swimmers must belong to the Evanston/North Shore YWCA. Today, the YWCA Evanston/North Shore teaches 1,500 children how to swim each year through the Learn-to-Swim program, boasts over 600 registered Flying Fish swim team members.
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| Notes: | Swimmers are invited to join the team in the spring and summer through participation in the Learn-to-Swim program at the YWCA.
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| Updated 6/5/2012 | |
