It's time to get your Tootsie Roll Drive Volunteer Slot confirmed.
Families are required to volunteer for 2-3 hours the weekend(s) of September 9-10 & 16-18

Please refer to the document below for more detailed information and contact information.

Click HERE to download the letter with all of the information.

Download the NEW Schedule, Athlete Registration and Volunteer Registration now!
Click HERE to download the schedule.

This schedule covers September through December.

Hi Returning & Prospective Stars,

 

I hope that you are had a safe summer and are ready for the fall!!

Stars has a great spread of competitive program opportunities for athletes with special needs, partners and coaches. We are really excited about the upcoming season.

 

•The Tootsie Roll Drive is coming up. Please lock in your spots as we heavily rely on the KOC for their annual donation. The more people we have out their, the more they donate to us.

 

There will be a parent meeting on Saturday, September 10th.

 

Go Stars

As always, we are very excited to bring to you our Fall Athletic Programs.

Always check this website often for updates, announcements and changes.

Payments are due by the first week of practices.

The Trisome Games 2020 report is out now!

Registration is out now!

Download the NEW winter schedule and Athlete Registration now!

As always, we are very excited to bring to you our Fall Athletic Programs.
This schedule covers January through March.
Always check this website often for updates, announcements and changes.

Payments are due by the first week of practices.

In order to increase our documentation on volunteers and for the safety of all; we are requiring,
EVERYONE involved in STARS to complete a couple forms.
There is a form from Special Olympics and one form from STARS.
These must be completed by all volunteers in order for them to make contact with any of our athletes
during our training times.

Special Olympics Adult Class A Volunteer Form
(required for those 18 and older)
CLICK HERE

Special Olympics Minor Class A Volunteers Form
(required for those under 18)
CLICK HERE

Elite Stars Volunteer Form
(required for everyone)
CLICK HERE

Return these completed forms to Patty ASAP
Thank you in advance for complying with this request.

Make it a great day!

Congrats to all who participated!
See some highlights from the meet below...

It saddens the STARS Family to share the loss of a 17 year veteran team member, Christine Motyka. She was a gymnast, skater, and part of our AAA program. Christine was born March 18, 1981, in Park Ridge, she passed away suddenly, February 16, 2016 in Elk Grove with her loving Family by her side. She will be greatly missed by all those whose lives she touched.

We are forever grateful for your friendship and support.

Once again this year, thanks to all of the amazing reviews we received,

we have won the 2014 Top-Rated Award from GreatNonProfits.org

Please feel free to write your own review or tell your story about your experience with STARS.

This award will give us exposure on the GreatNonProfits.org 2014 Top-Rated Page,

The Huffington Post, TakePart and Parade Magazine.

We're proud to tell the whole world about STARS!

Representing Elite STARS on Team Illinois, Karlee and Sabrina competed in the
2014 Special Olympics USA Games in New Jersey from June 14th through June 21st.
During that week Karlee and Sabrina reached incredible achievements earning them medals and new friendships with athletes from all over the USA.

We are proud to say....

Sabrina brought home,
Gold in Vault, Gold in Uneven Bars, Gold in Balance Beam, Silver in Floor Routine, Gold in All Around

Karlee brought home,
Silver in Vault, Silver in Uneven Bars, Bronze in Balance Beam, Silver in Floor Routine, Fourth in All Around

WAY TO GO GIRLS!!

The 2014 Special Olympics USA Games was the largest national games undertaking ever in the United States.
Nearly 3,500 athletes competed in 16 Olympic-style team and individual sports.
The athletes were supported by 1,000 coaches, 10,000 volunteers and over 70,000 spectators from id market reviews.

In recognition for Pat's outstanding volunteer efforts in our community, HandsOn Suburban Chicago has appointed a Selection Committee which has selected Pat as a recipient of a 2013 Lead with Experience Award.

Every year HandsOn Suburban Chicago identifies volunteers who deserve special recognition for the
positive impact they have made on the lives of others.
The Lead with Experience Impact Award, sponsored by the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), recognizes a volunteer age 55 and better who consistently uses his/her experience and leadership skills to inspire and mobilize others to make a difference.

Way to go Pat!
We are very proud of you and are grateful for your awesome leadership!