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Jodie Harrison Basketball League 4th-8th Grade Player Evaluations

4th-8th grader parents are REQUIRED to fill out a player evaluation of their son or daughter. The evaluation will be on The Community House website. This helps us in fairly distributing players to teams. Below are links for registration and the evaluation form.

Jodie Harrison Links:

Registration link: Activity search | ActiveNet – Online Recreation Activities (activecommunities.com)

Evaluation link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QHJDGV5

Frequently Asked Questions

Does my child have to be registered for me to fill out evaluations?

Yes, your child must be registered the league to fill out an evaluation form. Use the registration links above to find the player evaluation form. This form will allow us to equally distribute our players onto teams.

How will evaluations be rated?

Evaluations will consist of a variety of questions involving height, experience in basketball and travel basketball. All questions will have a rating scale for you to answer. Once you fill out all the questions, we will have you give us an overall score for your participant. This will give us our rating for your participant. We base it on a scale from 1-3. 1 being very good and in the top 15% of the kids in the league, 2 being somewhere in the middle and average with the sport, and 3 being in the bottom 15% of the league.

Why do online evaluations?

Having such a popular and big program we use online evaluations to help us organize our participants into groups based on skill level. Without evaluations we wouldn’t be able to make teams fair. Online evaluations give us the most effective way for us to create teams.

For more information about the league visit www.thecommunityhouse.org/jodieharrison

Contact Joey Quarino at jquarino@thecommunityhouse.org for any questions

Employment Opportunities

The Community House has open positions to join our team of dedicated, professionals who are committed to making a positive impact on the communities we serve. Please download and complete the employment application below to begin.

Employment Application

Summer Art Camp Assistant

 The Community House is seeking a Summer Arts Camp Assistant for the 2023 summer season. This position is made possible by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency and the National Endowment for the Arts for Summer Youth Employment and is open to currently enrolled high school students or students from the 2023 graduating class. Position is part-time M-F, 8:30 AM-12:30 PM from June 5-August 18, 2023. 

Summer Art Camp Assistant Job Description

Summer Camp Counselor

As a Day Camp Counselor you will plan and implement lesson plans and activities, and provide assistance to the Summer Day Camp Coordinator and Recreation Supervisor.  Applicant should be responsible, friendly, enthusiastic, patient and willing to learn.  Click the link for the full job description. 

Summer Camp Counselor Job Description

Recreation Staff

Under the direction of Recreation Supervisor, Recreation Staff will be responsible for assisting with the Flag Football League Junior Basketball League.

Recreation Staff 

Customer Support-Front Desk

Under the direction of the Office Manager, Customer Support is responsible for providing exceptional front line customer service to our constituents by forging strong connections. Customer Support is expected to effectively communicate knowledge of all TCH functions to our customers, particularly possessing a strong knowledge of our program offerings, to help The Community House remain a meaningful place to engage. Additionally, meaningful support is provided to administrative staff through a wide variety of administrative tasks.

Customer Support-Front Desk Job Description

Staff Therapist – Full Time and Part Time

The Community House is seeking an LCSW who is passionate about helping people heal and reach their full potential through providing counseling services, with a specific focus on adolescent mental health care and community engagement.

Full Time Staff Therapist Job Description

Part Time Staff Therapist Job Description

Before/After the Bell Site Director

The Community House Before & After the Bell program is seeking experienced and qualified team members. All members of our team must have experience working with children and have an enthusiastic and positive attitude. Qualified team members will be able to implement the program curriculum which includes enrichment courses, homework help, and group activities.

Before/After the Bell Site Director Description

 

 

Flag Football League

2023 Flag Football Season

Registration Links:

Flag Football League registration link: Activity search | ActiveNet – Online Recreation Activities (activecommunities.com)

Preseason Flag Football Camp registration link: Activity search | ActiveNet – Online Recreation Activities (activecommunities.com)

Starting in August, your football fan can get the total football experience without the contact. Flag football is a sport where the emphasis is safety, speed, agility, teamwork, and precision. It is the perfect forum for players who love playing football, are just starting out or do not want to get into pads just yet. The Community House Flag Football League provides jerseys and flag sets to all players! The Recreation Supervisor will determine team selection. All efforts will be made to place players with schoolmates; however, it is not guaranteed. Team placement or coach requests are not guaranteed.

PRACTICES: Earliest practice begins is August 25 with two practices per week before
games begin then one practice per week. Practice days, times, and location are chosen by volunteer coaches.

GAMES: Games begin September 9 & 10. Games may go into early November with weather cancellations. 1st/2nd and 3rd/4th graders play on Saturdays. 5th/6th and 7th/8th graders play on Sundays. Games start every hour on the hour. Schedules will be released by the end of the day Friday, August 25th.

ROSTERS: Rosters will be online by the end of the day August 25th.

SAVE THE DATE: Coaches Meeting will be held on Tuesday,
August 22 at 6:00pm at The Community House.

Important Dates
August 25– Earliest Practice can begin – coaches will email teams about practices
September 7- Last day for refunds
September 9/10- Week 1 of games
September 15- last day for late registrations
September 23/24- Picture Day
Late October- End of season

Flag Football Info Flyer:

Flag Football Info Flyer link

Girls Flag Football Info Flyer Link

Girls Flag Football Registration Links:

Girls Flag Football 1st Grade

Girls Flag Football 2nd Grade

Girls Flag Football 3rd Grade

Girls Flag Football 4th Grade

Girls Flag Football 5th Grade

Girls Flag Football 6th Grade

Girls Flag Football 7th Grade

Girls Flag Football 8th Grade

NEW GIRLS FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE!

Starting in August, your football fan can get the total football experience without the contact. Flag football is a sport where the emphasis is safety, speed, agility, teamwork, and precision. It is the perfect forum for players who love playing football, are just starting out or do not want to get into pads just yet. The Community House Flag Football League provides jerseys and flag sets to all players! The Recreation Supervisor will determine team selection. All efforts will be made to place players with schoolmates; however, it is not guaranteed. Team placement or coach requests are not guaranteed.

PRACTICES: Earliest practice begins is August 28 with two practices per week before games begin then one practice per week. Practice days, times, and location are chosen by volunteer coaches.
 
GAMES: Games begin September 9 & 10. Games may go into early November with weather cancellations. All girls’ groups will play on Sundays with a chance to play on Saturdays. Games start every hour on the hour. Schedules will be released by the end of the day Friday, August 25. If there are not enough registration to form full teams in age divisions, The Community House may opt to combine the girls league with the boys. Families will be notified of any and all league changes.
ROSTERS: Rosters will be online by the end of the day August 25

How Are Teams Formed?

While we encourage a competitive spirit in all players and coaches, all league decisions are made with the best interest of the majority of children involved.  We know we cannot place each child with their best friend, so we do not guarantee team placement requests.  We do make every attempt to place children on a team with at least some of their schoolmates.

Teams were constructed using the following criteria:

  • what school they attend
  • grade level (to have equal numbers of each grade on all team)
  • # of years in the league

 

RULES 

CLICK HERE FOR OUR LEAGUE RULES

  • 6 v 6 with 12 players per roster
  • No rush zones at the 5 yard line of each end-zone and each way off the mid-line
  • Pass clock enforced for QB and no direct QB runs
  • No rushing the QB
  • all other rules covered in the rule book (link above)

 

Practice Information

Practices are a one time a week commitment, however coaches are allowed to schedule 2 practices a week until opening game. After opening day coaches are allowed one practice per week. Volunteer coaches are responsible for choosing the practice time and location.

  • Volunteer Coaches choose practice time/location
  • 2 practices per week until first weekend of games
  • 1 practice per week after first weekend of games
  • Coaches will receive rosters and notify teams of practices information
  • Earliest practices can begin is August 25th

Equipment

All players will receive an a jersey. Mouth guards are required and rubber molded cleats are recommended. Flags will be supplied by the league for both games and practices. No metal spikes are allowed.

 

Resources

For resources on plays, basic flag football knowledge, or drills check out the links below! Please note we have adapted our rule book to be a hybrid of UA and NFL flag and some information may vary. NFL plays 5v5 but has great resources to check out. Look at our League Rule book for exact information on how we play the game!

LEAGUE RULE BOOK: TCH RULE  BOOK
TCH COACH PACKET: TCH COACH RESOURCE 
Under Armor UTL Plays: UA Flag Playbook
NFL Flag Football Glossary: Flag Football Glossary | NFL Play Football
NFL Flag Drills: Football Drills (nflflag.com)
NFL Flag Positions Guide: Flag Football Positions – NFL FLAG
NFL Flag Playbook: 5 on 5 Flag Football Playbook | NFL FLAG
6v6 Flag Football Plays: 6v6 Flag Football Plays (myfootballplays.com)
USA FOOTBALL COACHES: USA Football Resources

Village of Hinsdale Field Closure links

For any teams who are practicing in Hinsdale and using the Village of Hinsdale field space please use the links below to see if there are any field closures

On the website: https://www.villageofhinsdale.org/departments/parks_and_recreation/field_and_facility_status.php

By calling (630) 381-4636

By checking social media: https://twitter.com/HinsdaleParks  or https://www.facebook.com/HinsdaleParksAndRecreation/

On the rainout line app or website: https://rainoutline.com/search/dnis/6303814636

Have any other questions? Contact Joey Quarino at   jquarino@thecommunityhouse.org

Jodie Harrison Basketball League Information

2nd-8th grade boys and girls

The Jodie Harrison Basketball League is named in memory of Jodie Harrison, a longtime coach and Athletic Director at Hinsdale Central High School whose life was tragically cut short by in an accident involving an intoxicated driver. The league focuses on Coach Harrison’s teachings of mastering the fundamentals basketball and enjoying the game. The league philosophy focuses on participation, sportsmanship, learning the fundamentals of the game and creating an atmosphere for all players to succeed. This is not a traveling or ultra-competitive league.
The purpose of The Community House youth basketball program is to provide young players with an opportunity to participate in athletics in a fun and educational environment. We believe balanced athletic competition in a team environment promotes sportsmanship, cooperation, leadership skills, and the benefits of exercise and hard work.

League Basic Information

Jodie Harrison Basketball is a one practice and one game per week commitment. Team practice times are chosen based on coach and gym availability. Each team is guaranteed 7 games (including playoffs). Practices and games are held at The Community House and other D181 schools. League starts after the new year and ends before spring break (following D181). There is a 10 player per team max. 

Click here to view the 2023 Jodie Harrison rules

Games

Games will be on Saturdays and Sundays in throughout the season (Depending on grade level). No games President’s Day Weekend. Outside refs will be hired for games.

Games will be at The Community House and other District 181 schools (Oak, Madison, Hinsdale Middle School, and Clarendon Hills Middle School.

QuickScores Link:

The Community House – QuickScores.com

Practices

Practices will be at The Community House and other District 181 schools (Hinsdale Middle School). Practices are based on volunteer coach and gym availability. We do not know the practice schedule during the team formation process and cannot guarantee a certain day/time for practices.

Breakaway Basketball will help lead the first half of practices with parent volunteer coaches running the second half of practice.

Volunteer Coaches Needed

Coaches are needed at every grade level. Coaches are in charge of team management/communication, planning practices, team supervision, etc. We have a strict 3 coach max per team, and we will not accept any 4th coach requests.

Team Formation

How We Place Teams:

While we encourage a competitive spirit in all players and coaches, all league decisions are made with the best interest of the majority of children involved. However, all kids from each individual school aren’t always on the same team and we have found it difficult to keep up with the best friend circles for each school in the district, so we apologize if you child is not on the exact team requested. We guarantee that each child will have some other children from their school but do not guarantee that your child’s team roster will be all from their school. There is a high chance you will have children from another school on the team. Each roster is 10 kids per team.

The Recreation Supervisor will be responsible for selecting all teams and all final team placement decisions. Volunteer Parent Coaches do not help in team formation. 

2nd-3rd Grade Teams 

We always place 2nd and 3rd graders on a team based only on their school but not all kids from the same school will be on the same team. In an attempt to create even rosters and ensure all kids have classmates from their schools, there is a high chance schools will be split between two or more teams.

4th-8th Grade Teams

  • what school they attend
  • # Of years in the league
  • Participated in travel basketball
  • Combined grade levels (5th/6th and 7th/8th) – to have equal numbers of each grade on all team
  • 10 kids per team

For 4th grade and older we also take into consideration their height and the number of years they have played basketball. We also must balance the number of kids from each grade for the divisions that have 2 grades playing together (equal number of 5th graders on each team means we cannot create a team of ALL 5th graders from one school because each team needs an equal number of 6th graders AND 5th graders).  We hope kids can make new friends and all players and their families enjoy a fun season!

How We Don’t Place Teams:

  • We do not guarantee team placements
  • We do not guarantee coach requests
  • We do not guarantee all the children from one school will be on the same roster

We do not look at who the kids played with last year and re-create teams.  We do not honor lists given to us by coaches.  Unfortunately, we are not always able to accommodate requests for specific coaches or exactly what kids are placed together.  We do not know who is best friends.  We do not know what families are mortal enemies.  We do not intentionally stack teams.  We do not create teams of more than 10 players. Parent Volunteer Coaches do not create rosters or help in the team formation process. We really do want every player to have a fun season.

What If I Don’t Like My Team: We are genuinely sorry to hear that.  We strive for each individual player to enjoy the season.  Contact us and we can walk through your options.  Switching teams is not typically possible.  Once teams are placed, we rarely make changes.  If you are unable to make a practice time, let us know and we will attempt to move you to a team that practices on a different day but remember, we are unable to create teams of more than 10 players. We really are sorry but hope that you and your child can make the best of it and enjoy the company of a different group or meet new people from your area.

Be a SUPERHERO-Sponsor a Team!

We are excited to offer opportunities for corporate sponsorship of teams, divisions and special events for the Jodie Harrison Basketball League. Fees charged for programs and services at The Community House cover roughly 50% of the operating budget. The remainder comes from generous individuals, corporations and foundation grants. This support helps cover things like equipment, uniforms, scholarships for those who couldn’t afford programs or services, education programs for low-income families and more!

Click here for sponsorship details.

Willowbrook Corner Bank Coalition

The Community House thanks our dedicated Bank Coalition Partners, who provide volunteer financial education to parents and students, and ongoing support to the administration of the Willowbrook Corner Coalition.

The Willowbrook Corner Coalition is a collaboration of community agencies, and we are seeking to grow our Bank Coalition Partnerships. Our mission is to offer equal opportunity for socially and economically disadvantaged groups and to promote self-sufficiency.  Bank Coalition Partners are asked to provide financial education to parents and students, and to provide modest support to The Community House’s administration of the Coalition.

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The Willowbrook Corner Community

Located in unincorporated DuPage County, near Willowbrook, the neighborhood of Willowbrook Corner came into being as part of public housing relocation programs in the 1970s and 80s.  Because the neighborhood is not served by a municipality it is geographically isolated, and many families here live below the federal poverty level.

The Willowbrook Corner Coalition is a collaboration of community agencies, and we are seeking to grow our Bank Coalition Partnerships. Our mission is to offer equal opportunity for socially and economically disadvantaged groups and to promote self-sufficiency.  Bank Coalition Partners are asked to provide financial education to parents and students, and to provide modest support to The Community House’s administration of the Coalition.

To learn more about the Willowbrook Corner Coalition, please contact The Community House which serves as Coalition Treasurer at 630.323.7500, or visit the Coalition website at www.wccoalition.org.

What Does The Community House Mean to YOU?

“The Community House is more than a facility-it’s a reflection of what’s best in the community.”

As the Making a Difference Partner, The Community House thanks those who make this such a special place and invite you to share what The Community House means to you on our facebook page!

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