John Ulrich's Midwest Bobcats 2026 Summer Basketball Registration (June 8 - July 19)
HOME OF THE 2025 LSA BOYS BASKETBALL ILLINOIS STATE CHAMPIONS! 
...THE TRADITION CONTINUES...

ALL GRADES ARE BASED ON YOUR CHILD'S CURRENT (2025-2026) ACADEMIC SCHOOL YEAR.

Join us for our next season of high-level basketball skills training & teaching! IBCA Hall-of-Fame Coach John Ulrich's basketball program is more than just a chance to "play" basketball... It is an education on how to compete & succeed the right way at the game that we love.

The summer session will be 2 months (June - July).

As usual, we will offer two options for this season:

Option 1: Training Only (2 practices per week).
Option 2: Training + Travel Teams (3 practices per week plus ~6-7 weekend tournaments).

We anticipate very high numbers and spots will be limited. Priority will be given to those first registered and past participants, as well.


PRACTICES
Typically 1-2 practices/week are used for skill training & development. Those playing on a competitive team receive an additional team practice that will specifically prepare them for in-game situations and scenarios (see schedule below).

Players will frequently be split up based upon current skill level and not necessarily grade level. If your child is a beginner, please have them register for the session for one grade younger than where they are currently. If trying out for the travel team, the first few weeks of practices will be used to assess which team would be most appropriate for your child, based on their current skill level. Competitive teams are for experienced players (except for 2nd/3rd grade). After assessing your skill level, if we do not have a team spot for you--we will credit your account for the travel team/jersey fee & your child should continue to participate in skills training only. Your child will NOT be considered for a team spot until the travel fee (or $25 tryout fee) has been paid.

**Any and all refunds (for any reason) are subject to a $25 registration fee.**


SCHEDULE
Days & times are subject to change, but would be communicated in advance. It is 100% okay if you cannot make every day/session or need to leave early/come late. What is most important is that your child is in the gym as much as possible; improving their skills as a player & confidence as people.

**SPECIFIC DAYS/TIMES COULD BE CHANGED SLIGHTLY, based on registration numbers in each group.**

ALL GRADES ARE BASED ON YOUR CHILD'S CURRENT (2025-2026) ACADEMIC SCHOOL YEAR. Players will be separated by skill level within their training groups.

June 8 - June 28

SKILLS TRAINING (ALL ATHLETES)
Monday @ Immanuel
5:00-6:00p 2nd-4th Boys & Girls
6:00-7:00p 5th-11th Girls
7:00-8:00p 5th-7th Boys
8:00-9:00p 8th-11th Boys

Tuesday @ Immanuel
5:00-6:00p 2nd-4th Boys & Girls
6:00-7:00p 5th-11th Girls
7:00-8:00p 5th-7th Boys
8:00-9:00p 8th-11th Boys

AAU/TRAVEL TEAM PRACTICE/TRY-OUTS (TEAM PLAYERS ONLY)
(Those playing travel should attend EVERY try-out for their grade/gender. **IF you do not feel confident your child will make a team & do not want to pay the full amount up-front, you can pay a $25 try-out fee in order to be considered for a team spot.**)

**Wednesday @ Immanuel
5:00-6:00p 2nd-5th Boys
6:00-7:00p 4th-11th Girls
7:00-8:00p 6th-8th Boys
8:00-9:00p 9th-11th Boys

**Wednesday team practice times are subject to change after teams are selected week #2.


June 29 - July 19

SKILLS TRAINING (ALL ATHLETES)
Monday @ Immanuel
4:00-5:00p 2nd-4th Boys & Girls
5:00-6:00p 5th-11th Girls
6:00-7:00p 5th-7th Boys
7:00-9:00p 8th-11th Boys (Team Practice & Skills)

Tuesday @ Immanuel
4:00-5:00p 2nd-4th Boys & Girls
5:00-6:00p 5th-11th Girls
6:00-7:00p 5th-7th Boys
7:00-9:00p 8th-11th Boys (Team Practice & Skills)

TEAM PRACTICES (TEAM PLAYERS ONLY)
**Wednesday @ Immanuel
**Wednesday team practice times TBD after teams are selected week #2.


MIDWEST BOBCATS AAU/TRAVEL
Those playing on our AAU/travel teams will play in one-day tournaments on either Saturday or Sunday (based on player availability). As always, we will use the first half of the session to focus on skill development and team preparation. The second half of the session, we will play in competitive tournaments. This is because players improve way more during practice than during games and our main goal is to help players get better!

*15U, 16U & 17U elite teams may incur additional cost to enter into Circuit & NCAA Live Showcase events during the spring & summer seasons.*


GAMES
Single-day tournaments on Saturday or Sunday (based on player availability) within 30-60 minutes of Palatine/Arlington Heights (usually Dundee, Lombard, Northbrook, Schaumburg, Wheaton, Waukegan, Romeoville, etc.).

*14U-17U elite level teams may have occasional overnight/out-of-town tournaments.

COST
Practice/Training Only = $380
Practice/Training + Bobcat Travel Team = $550
Travel Uniform (if needed, reusable each season) = $125
**IF you do not feel confident your child will make a team & do not want to pay the full amount up-front, you can pay a $25 try-out fee in order to be considered for a team spot.**


PAYMENT OPTIONS
Please put your child’s name in the comment section of your payment.

**Zelle: johnulrichbasketball@gmail.com**
•Cash
•Check (to John Ulrich)

**Preferred


LOCATION:
Immanuel Lutheran School
200 N. Plum Grove Rd.
Palatine, IL 60657

Christian Liberty Academy
502 W Euclid Ave.
Arlington Heights, IL 60004

St. Mark Lutheran Church
200 S Wille St.
Mt Prospect, IL 60056

Camelot Park Community Center
1005 E Suffield Dr.
Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Pioneer Park
500 S Fernandez Ave
Arlington Heights, IL 60005

Falcon Park Recreation Center
2195 N Hicks Rd.
Palatine, IL 60074

Buehler YMCA
1400 W Northwest Highway
Palatine, IL 60067

Birchwood Recreation Center
435 W Illinois Ave
Palatine, IL 60067


RULES/GUIDELINES:
Here is a summary of important rules/guidelines we are implementing and would like to highlight specifically.

1. We cannot allow anyone into the gym that is displaying any symptoms of COVID-19. If your child is displaying any symptoms of COVID-19, please do not bring them to basketball. Before they may come to basketball, they must either: A. "be feverless and feeling well (without fever-reducing medication)"; or B. "confirmed to not have COVID-19 via a negative COVID-19 PCR test."

2. Each participant must sign the online waiver below (by their parent/guardian) agreeing to adhere to the guidelines outlined in our approach plan and that they understand the inherent risk with COVID-19. We will always follow the most recent guidelines for schools and youth sports, as communicated by the Illinois State Board of Education & Illinois Department of Public Health.19
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Email *
Player's First Name *
Player's Last Name *
Grade in School (CURRENT 2025-2026 Academic Year) *
Player's Gender *
Parent/Guardian First Name *
Parent/Guardian Last Name *
Phone Number (Primary) *
School *
**If you did not already receive a program t-shirt, t-shirt size: *
Travel Team or Just Practicing? *
IF NEEDED, travel uniform size (jersey and shorts will be same size & the cost is $125–please add this to your registration fee). They run a little big. *
Desired Uniform Number (not guaranteed)
*NOT required*
Alternate Email
Other than the email already provided--perhaps other parent's email address.
Alternate Emergency Contact Name *
Other than guardian already listed
Alternate Emergency Contact Phone Number *
*NO parentheses or dashes.* Other than the primary number already listed.
Name of Player's Physician *
Physician's Phone Number *
No parentheses or dashes.
Allergies or Other Conditions
I give my child permission to participate in the John Ulrich Basketball Program and hereby waive, release and forever discharge any and all claims against organizers, coaches, sponsors, organizations or persons providing facilities, volunteers or any agent,affiliate or employee thereof for damages and/or injuries to the participant which may arise from the participation in the Program. In addition, I hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless the above described of and from all loss, damage and expense by reason of any claim for such damages and/or injuries brought or recovered by my child against the above described.As a parent and/or legal guardian, I do herewith authorize treatment by a qualified and licensed medical doctor of the above minor in the event of a medical emergency which, in the opinion of the attending physician may endanger his or her life, cause disfigurement, physical impairment or undue discomfort if delayed. The authority is granted only after a reasonable effort has been made to reach me. The release form is completed and signed of my own free will with the purpose of authorizing medical treatment under emergency circumstances in my absence. *
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Assumption of the Risk and Waiver of Liability Relating to Coronavirus/COVID-19: The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic. COVID-19 is extremely contagious and is believed to spread mainly from person-to-person contact. John Ulrich Basketball has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19; however, the Releasees cannot guarantee that you will not become infected with COVID-19. Further, participation in John Ulrich Basketball events could increase your risk of contracting COVID-19. READ CAREFULLY BEFORE AGREEING TO EACH PARAGRAPH. *
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By signing this agreement, I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that my player(s) and I may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 by participation; and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 at John Ulrich Basketball events may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to, Releasees’ volunteers, agents, representatives, and program participants and their families. *
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I voluntarily agree to assume all of the foregoing risks and accept sole responsibility for any injury to myself (including, but not limited to, personal injury, disability, and death), illness, damage, loss, claim, liability, or expense, of any kind, that I may experience or incur in connection with my participation with John Ulrich Basketball. On my behalf, I hereby release, covenant not to sue, discharge, and hold harmless Releasees’ volunteers, its employees, agents, and representatives, of and from the Claims, including all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs or expenses of any kind arising out of or relating thereto. I understand and agree that this release includes any Claims based on the actions, omissions, or negligence of Releasees’ volunteers, its employees, agents, and representatives, whether a COVID-19 infection occurs before, during, or after participation at John Ulrich Basketball. *
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I represent that I have adequate insurance to cover any injury or illness I may suffer or cause while participating in this activity, or else I agree to bear the costs of such injury or illness myself. I further represent that I have no medical or physical condition which could interfere with my safety in this activity, or else I am willing to assume – and bear the costs of – all risks that may be created, directly or indirectly, by any such condition. *
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In the event that I file a lawsuit, I agree to do so in Illinois, and I further agree that the substantive law of that state shall apply. I agree that if any portion of this agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect. *
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By signing this document, I agree that if I am exposed or infected by COVID-19 during my participation in this activity, then I may be found by a court of law to have waived my right to maintain a lawsuit against the parties being released on the basis of any claim for negligence. *
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I have had sufficient time to read this entire document and, should I choose to do so, consult with legal counsel prior to signing. Also, I understand that this activity might not be made available to my player(s) or that the cost to engage in this activity would be significantly greater if I were to choose not to sign this release, and agree that the opportunity to participate in return for the execution of this release is a reasonable bargain. I have read and understood this document and I agree to be bound by its terms. *
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I agree that I understand John Ulrich Basketball’s Covid Containment Plan and will practice safe social distancing and clean hygiene during my daughter/son’s participation with John Ulrich Basketball. *
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I permit John Ulrich & Midwest Bobcats Basketball to use my, or the minor athlete’s likeness: I acknowledge and agree that, unless I provide written or e-mail notice to the contrary, John Ulrich & Midwest Bobcats Basketball has my permission to use any photographs, images, audio recording, or any other media or likenesses taken of myself, and/or the minor athlete’s likeness at the practice or game gymnasiums, for use in social media channels and in John Ulrich & Midwest Bobcats Basketball promotional and/or marketing materials, brochures and website. *
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In consideration of my minor child being permitted to participate in this activity, I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless Releasees from any claims alleging negligence which are brought by or on behalf of minor or are in any way connected with such participation by minor. *
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I understand that any signature (including any electronic symbol or process attached to, or associated with, a contract or other record and adopted by a Person with the intent to sign, authenticate or accept such contract or record) hereto or to any other certificate, agreement or document related to this transaction, and any contract formation or record-keeping through electronic means shall have the same legal validity and enforceability as a manually executed signature or use of a paper-based recordkeeping system to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, including the Federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, the New York State Electronic Signatures and Records Act, or any similar state law based on the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, and the parties hereby waive any objection to the contrary. *
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I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS TRANSACTION IS FINAL AND JOHN ULRICH/MIDWEST BOBCATS BASKETBALL IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION WHATSOEVER TO OFFER ANY FINANCIAL REFUND OF PARTICIPATION FEES. 

I understand that coaches are hired and gym space is rented based on registration numbers & my registration and payment are final. 

I understand that the only exception is the refunding of the difference between travel team fees and training fees IF a player tries out & is not selected for a travel team and that **any and all refunds (for any reason) are subject to a $25 registration fee.**
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