Ready to serve, spike or shoot? The Bensenville Park District is bringing adults back to the court this fall with a lineup of recreational sports designed for friendly competition, skill development and plenty of fun. Pickleball, Co-Ed Volleyball, Women’s Basketball and Men’s Basketball begin the week of Sept. 21 as part of the Bensenville Sports Conference.
Adult Pickleball (Program no. 602424-01) offers participants ages 18 and older a pickleball experience focused on friendly competition, skill development and a welcoming community atmosphere. Participants can choose between a casual round-robin league or beginner-focused instruction based on experience level. The league champion will receive a trophy and recognition. The program meets 9:30-11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 22-Oct. 13, at the Deer Grove Leisure Center gym. The fee is $45, or $40 for in-district players.
The Women’s Basketball League offers competitive, full-court action with eight guaranteed games followed by playoffs and cash payouts for the playoff champion. Games are played under IHSA rules and officiated by IHSA referees. Teams must provide matching uniforms with player numbers. League games take place 7-10 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 23-Dec. 2, at the Deer Grove Leisure Center gym, with no games Nov. 25. The team fee is due before the first game. Advance registration for program number is 604413-01 is required.
The Men’s Basketball League (program no. 604414-01) provides another opportunity for adults to compete in a full-court league featuring eight guaranteed games, followed by playoffs and cash payouts for the playoff champion. Games are played under IHSA rules and officiated by IHSA referees. Teams must provide matching uniforms with player numbers, and all league fees must be paid before the first game. Games are held 7-10 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 24-Dec. 3, at the Deer Grove Leisure Center gym, with no game Nov. 26. The fee is $700 per team; advance registration required.
The Co-Ed Volleyball League (program no. 604417-01) gives participants an opportunity to gather friends and compete in a structured league featuring rally scoring and match play with three games per night. Teams of six will compete in matches officiated by IHSA referees, with a cash prize awarded to the playoff champion. The league meets Fridays, 7-10 p.m., Sept. 25-Nov. 13, at the Deer Grove Leisure Center gym. The fee is $450 per team and advance registration is required.
Advance registration is required for all adult sports programs and is available at the Deer Grove Leisure Center, 1000 W. Wood St., Bensenville. For more information and registration details, visit BvilleParks.org/Register and search the program number or call the Bensenville Park District at 630-766-7015.
