South Suburban Wildcats of Lincoln-Way: Welcome

The South Suburban Wildcats organization was started to give girls the opportunity to play travel basketball while keeping in mind that many of these girls also play other sports. We understand their need to concentrate on school, enjoy family time and realize that it is impossible to give up every weekend to basketball. The organization was started in March of 2007, an idea that ultimately transformed into the South Suburban Wildcats. The organization was built on the premise that all costs would be split evenly, including tournaments and games. The organization is a member of the AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) and participates in the top area tournaments. Our Fall/Winter session that runs from October or December to March includes girls' teams at the 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade levels. We practice and play home games in the surrounding Lincoln-Way area. We try to seek out as many local tournaments as possible. However, there are several located in the North Suburbs and just east of the border into Indiana.    

For the first time in the Wildcats history, Lincoln-Way area boys will have an opportunity to play for one of Illinois’ top travel programs. The Wildcats will field boys’ teams at the 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th grade levels during the 2011-2012 fall/winter season.

The South Suburban Wildcats organization is a positive and respected program choice for girls and boys competitive travel basketball. We strive for the best, but realize the importance of family and school. Our programs are restricted to girls and boys living within the Lincoln-Way District 210 residential boundaries, making the Wildcats a feeder program for the Lincoln-Way district. We have the full support of the administration and coaches of all area 210 schools. We are and will continue to be an independent organization, knowing that staying focused on individual attention is very important to development and understanding the game.  

We offer the highest quality programs, with a cost structure that sets a new standard for travel sports.   

Questions or requests for information should be directed to John Kroen at jkroen@southsuburbanwildcats.com.  Go Wildcats!!

2011-2012 FALL/WINTER SEASON RECORD FOR ALL NINE WILDCATS TEAMS: 92-72 with 12 Tournament Championships!!! 

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WILDCATS TO OFFER TWO SPRING TEAMS STARTING IN MARCH

As many of the Wildcats Fall/Winter teams close their seasons at the end of February, the Wildcats organization is gearing up to launch two girls teams that will compete in the spring/summer AAU season.

These teams will continue to focus on Lincoln-Way area girls, but will be open to all as we seek to field the strongest possible teams.

This season we will offer a Wildcats 2015 (current freshmen) and a Wildcats 2018 (current 6th grade) team.  These teams will practice 3 times per week and play in showcase type tournaments and the Illinois State AAU championship.

Please spread the word as the Wildcats seek to raise the bar in girls basketball. 

We will hold multiple tryouts, with the first to be held on Sunday, March 4 at Lincoln-Way Central:

Wildcats 2018 will be 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Wildcats 2015 will be 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Other tryout dates will include Sunday, March 11 (Lincoln-Way Central starting at 6:00pm) and Tuesday, March 13 (Lincoln-Way West starting at 7:00pm).

Please email John Kroen at jkroen@southsuburbanwildcats.com with questions or to communicate intent to tryout.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR TRYOUTS 

Go Wildcats!!

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From the Wildcats Around Town file...the 6th grade Wildcats won their 5th championship of the year, but this picture demonstrates just how tough the games were. Besides Sarah getting crunched between three Memorial Park 6th graders, Natalie had a girl jump into her when going for a layup, but it was Natalie who stayed standing (the MP 6th grader was not seriously hurt in the incident).  Congrats on another championship and thanks to Mr. Waleski for the fantastic pictures. 

Send us your pictures wearing your uniform or spiritwear as you have fun with friends, family and others in the community. Most interesting pictures will make it on the site and on our Facebook page.