JOY OF THE GAME & HI-FIVE HOST “THE LEAGUE” FALL 2013

DEERFIELD, IL
(SEPTEMBER 22, 2013) – Joy of the Game
and Hi-Five Sports Club are teaming
up again to host “The League” for fall 2013. The season will kick off on
Sunday, September 22nd, and continue through Sunday, November 24th
at Joy of the Game (158 S. Waukegan
Road, Deerfield) and Basketball Warehouse (600 Waukegan Road, Northbrook). Joy
of the Game and Hi-Five Sports Club have developed a youth basketball program that
combines all of the positive elements that aid in providing a unique experience
for each player and their family.

“The League” provides an opportunity for developing athletes
to improve on the court while having fun. New skills will be taught each week
before gameplay ensues. Players will be divided by age and put onto teams,
which will be coached by seasoned members of Joy of the Game and Hi-Five staff.
Each week, the staff will conduct a 15-minute practice session prior to the 45-minute
games, where all players will receive equal playing time. Teams will then
compete in a total of 10 games, including playoffs.

"We are excited to have
The League back for the Fall 2013 season. The League offers a good blend of
competition and fun for all skill levels. It's a chance to get out and
compete with and against friends in the area with the assistance of quality
coaches from Joy of the Game and Hi-Five." Says Joy of the Game Coach,
Andrew Linton.

This program is open to boys and girls of all skill levels
from kindergarten through 8th grade, with teams split up according
to age. Kindergarteners through 1st graders will be scheduled from
1-2:15pm, 2nd through 3rd graders will be scheduled from
2:30-3:45pm, 4th through 5th graders will be scheduled
from 4-5:15pm, and 6th through 8th graders will be
scheduled from 5:30-6:45pm. Times are subject to change based on enrollment.

The dates for K-5 players are as follows:

·     
Clinic Training Camp: September 22nd,
September 29th

·     
Team Scrimmages: October 6th

·     
Regular Season & Playoffs: October 13th,
October 20th, October 27th, November 3rd,
November 10th, November 17th, and November 24th

The dates for 6th-8th grade players are
as follows:

·     
Clinic Training Camp: September 22nd

·     
Regular Season & Playoffs: September 29th,
October 6th, October 13th, October 20th,
October 27th, November 10th, and November 17th
(Multiple games from October 13th - November 17th)

Friend requests can be made, and Joy of the Game will do its
best to match friends. The requests must be reciprocated with both parties upon
registration. The cost for the entire season is $199, which includes the
uniform. For more information, please visit http://joyofthegame.com/programs/leagues/youthleagues/theleaguefall2013.html,
or call 847.498.6646.

ABOUT JOY OF THE
GAME

Founded in 1993, Joy of the Game has evolved from a small
basketball clinic based in the North Shore of Chicago to the premier basketball
facility and teaching center in the Chicago area. Joy of the Game offers a full
array of programming that lends itself to players of all ages and skill levels
and taught by a top-notch staff of expert, caring and qualified coaches. It is
also the home to the nationally recognized Rising Stars travel basketball
program. Joy of the Game believes that sports are not only about competition,
but are an outlet to teach life’s valuable lessons. The ultimate goal of Joy of
the Game is to give each player the skills to deal with life’s challenges in a
positive and fun environment while instilling a sense of pride for his or her
individual and team accomplishments. To learn more about Joy of the Game, visit
http://www.joyofthegame.com/ or call
847-498-6646.