Schaumburg Park District notes

Halloween Dodgeball Tournament: Get a team together for the National Amateur Dodgeball Association's annual "Great Pumpkin" Halloween Dodgeball Tournament, held Oct. 20 at the Sport Center, 1141 W. Irving Park Road.

Winning teams are eligible for cash awards and paid bids to the indoor National Championships in January. Registration is $120 per team, and the entry deadline is Friday. Teams are encouraged to dress up in the Halloween spirit, with prizes given for the most original "uniforms."

Teams consist of a maximum of 10 players, with six competing at any one time. NADA officials supervise all games. Check-in begins at 9 a.m., and matches start at 11 a.m. Teams may participate in men's, women's or co-rec divisions, and participants must be at least 16 years old.

For more information, call (847) 985-2120, or visit dodgeballusa.com.

Family Adventure Nights: Take the night off while 5 to 11-year-olds enjoy Adventure Nights, held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 27 and Nov. 10 at Schaumburg Tennis Plus, 1416 N. Payne Road.

Trained staff will supervise games and sports on STP's sport court, followed by pizza and beverages in the nursery.

Cost is $15 per session ($22 nonresident). Register for all three nights for $39 ($59 nonresident).

For more information, visit parkfun.com, or call (847)884-0678.

"Joseph" tickets on sale: "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" will be presented by the Schaumburg Park District Actor's Studio Theater Nov. 23-25 and Dec. 3-4 at the Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg.

Tickets are on sale at the CRC north registration counter. Cost is $11 for adults and $6 for youth (up to 12 yrs.). Show times are 7:30 p.m. Nov. 23-24 and Dec. 3, and 2 p.m. Nov. 25 and Dec. 4.

The family-friendly musical features universal themes, rousing action and songs by Andrew Lloyd Webber. For more information, visit parkfun.com, or call (847)490-7020.

Online registration: Schaumburg Park District resident registration for classes and events can be done with the online and telephone registration system, (i)SPOT.

The system is available from the District's Web site, parkfun.com, or by touch-tone telephone at (847) 524-4200.

Users may check account balances, view account history, and register for programs. All functions are performed within a secure connection.

Each family has an identifying account PIN number, and each member their own client code number -- both necessary to register for programs. To set up a new account, visit the Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg, and fill out a registration card or online form. Identification and proof of district residency is required.

Residents who wish to use the online system should visit parkfun.com and click on the (i)SPOT dog logo to begin. Touch-tone users may call (847) 524-4200 and follow the prompts.

Corporate memberships: Get down to business with a corporate fitness pass from the Schaumburg Park District. Help employees relieve stress, boost productivity and enjoy exercise at the Community Recreation Center, Meineke Recreation Center and Schaumburg Tennis Plus.

Each facility offers multiple, cost-effective plans to provide fitness and recreation opportunities for businesses of every size.

For rates and facility locations, visit parkfun.com or call (847)490-7020.

Personal training and massage: Get in a rigorous workout and relaxing massage with Schaumburg Park District personal trainers and massage therapy services.

Meet fitness goals working with certified trainers at Meineke Recreation Center, the Community Recreation Center and Schaumburg Tennis Plus. One, five and 10-hour sessions are available at a variety of convenient times and competitive prices.

After training, discover the rewards of massage at CRC. Private sessions with certified therapists start at $41 for 30 minutes. Package discounts are available.

For more information, visit www.parkfun.com, or call the CRC at (847)490-7015.

Sundays at the Cabin: The Spring Valley Nature Center, 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, invites families to take part in the Schaumburg Park District's "Sundays at the Cabin" program, held from 1 to 4 p.m.

Held at the log cabin, located just a short walk from the visitor center, trained volunteers are on hand to recount the history of the site.

Activities include a Foodways demonstration on the first Sunday of the month, illustrating early American hearth cooking and food preparation. On remaining Sundays, participants will make a simple craft to take home. The admission fee is $1 or less.

For more information, visit www.parkfun.com, or call (847)985-2100.

Corporate events: The Schaumburg Park District's Corporate Picnic Planning services range from facility rental to complete, event planning.

The district will assist with games, catering and entertainment resources including DJs, live bands, pony rides and dunk tanks.

For more information, visit online at www.parkfun.com, or call Kristy Paukner at (847) 985-2144.

Gymnastics training: Sign up for personal gymnastic instruction at the Schaumburg Park District Sports Center, 1141 W. Irving Park Road, Schaumburg. Expert instructors will assist gymnasts in taking their skills to a new level.

Fee is $45 an hour ($64 nonresident). For more information or to register, call SPD at (847) 490-7020 or visit online at www.parkfun.com.

Fitness One group classes: The Schaumburg Park District's Fitness One group classes will be held at the Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, and Meineke Recreation Center, 220 E. Weathersfield Way, in Schaumburg.

Kickboxing, Cardio Combo and Abs N' Ends will kick start the metabolism and ramp up energy, all while toning up muscles and creating more flexibility. All group classes are available to Fitness One pass holders, available from $56.25 to $139.50 ($71.25 to $173.25 nonresident).

For more information or to purchase a Fitness One pass, call (847) 985-2115 or visit online at www.parkfun.com.

Community Singers: Join Schaumburg Park District's Community Singers from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays at the Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg.

Formerly known as the Adult Chorus, all men and women 18 years and older are welcome.

For more information, call (847) 490-7020 or visit online at www.parkfun.com.

Personal training: Personal trainers are available at the Schaumburg Park District's Fitness Facilities to help patrons get the most out of their workouts.

Trainers are available at the Meineke Recreation Center, the Community Recreation Center and Schaumburg Tennis Plus. Certified trainers offer private, semi-private and express workout options at convenient times for competitive prices.

To set up a session, call C.R.C. at (847) 490-2505, M.R.C. at (847) 985-2143 and S.T.P. at (847) 884-0678. More information on trainers can be found in the quarterly program brochure or online at www.parkfun.com.

For more information, call (847) 490-7020.