Cheer Team Tryouts for 2023-2024 School Year

Interestest in joining the Nazareth Cheer Team? Mark your calendars! Come join us for our Open Gyms on March 15 and March 22 from 5:30pm-7:30pm in Walsh Gym to work on skills and meet members of the 2022-2023 team. There will be two Tryout Clinics on April 3 and April 4 from 5:30pm-7:30pm in Walsh gym. You will learn choreography, a cheer, and skill build. Official Tryouts will be held on April 5 from 5:30pm-8:00pm in Walsh gym. Student-Athletes will perform tryout material and results will be posted later on the evening of tryouts. This is a closed door tryout and only student-athletes performing will be allowed in the gym.

Tryouts are open to all grades 9-12. We ask that all student-athletes wear all black shorts, an all black top, and cheer/gym shoes. Hair should be tied up into a high pony. No jewelry or long false nails allowed. Bow is optional.

There will be a Parent/Athlete meeting on March 29, 2023 at 6:00pm in the Media Center. Information and details regarding the school season will be provided.

The athlete Google Formand Parent Release Form should be complete prior to Tryouts. Should you have any questions, please reach out to Coach Jessica Mendez at jdarwish@nazarethacademy.com.

4/5/2023 7:00 PM

Pom and Dance Team Tryouts for 2023-2024 School Year

Come join the Pom & Dance Team! Tryout clinic is Monday, April 24 from 6:00pm-8:00pm in Rooney Gym. Student-athletes will get to practice skills as well as learn the tryout routine. Official tryouts will be Tuesday, April 25 from 6:00pm-8:00pm in Rooney Gym. Student-athletes will perform in front of a panel of judges and results will be posted that night. Tryouts are open to all grade levels 9-12. Please wear all black shorts and top and jazz shoes.

Prior to tryouts we will have an informational meeting for parents and student-athletes on March 31 at 7:00pm in the Dining Hall.

Any questions please contact Coach Yarka at kyarka@nazarethacademy.com or Coach Radford at sradford@nazarethacademy.com.

4/25/2023 7:00 PM

School Directions


DIRECTIONS TO NAZARETH ACADEMY:
	FROM THE EAST -Take the Eisenhower Expressway (I-290 West). Exit South at Mannheim (LaGrange Road). Take Manheim South about 4 miles to Ogden Ave. Turn right (West) to 1209 W. Ogden Avenue. (approximately 3/4 of a mile). The school is on the right (North) side of the street located next to the Sisters of St. Joseph Chapel.
	FROM THE WEST -Take I-88 East to I294 South. Exit East at Ogden to 1209 W. Ogden (about 2 miles). The school is on the right (North) side of the street located next to the Sisters of St. Joseph Chapel.
	FROM THE NORTH - TAKE I-294 South. Exit East at Ogden Avenue to 1209 W. Ogden (about 2 miles). The school is on the left (North) side of the street next to the Sisters of St. Joseph Chapel.
	FROM THE SOUTH -TAKE I-294 North. Exit East at Ogden Avenue to 1209 W. Ogden (about 2 miles). The school is on the left (North) side of the street next to the Sisters of St. Joseph Chapel.

PLAYING SITES BY SPORT

BOYS BASEBALL
	Varsity and Sophomore Levels - R.J. SANDERS FIELD: is located at the north end of the Nazareth Academy campus. Enter the campus from Ogden Avenue and drive past the main entrance of the school. Parking is just southwest of the field. Sophomore and Freshman Levels - MEMORIAL PARK: is located on the NE corner of LaGrange Rd. and Woodlawn Ave. in LaGrange Park. Continue past Nazareth east of Ogden about 1 mile to LaGrange Rd. Turn left onto LaGrange Rd. Take LaGrange Rd. to Woodlawn Ave. (first street past first light). Turn right onto Woodlawn. The Park is on your left, parking at the bottom of the hill. GLADSTONE PARK: Gladstone Park is located off of Roosevelt Road on Kitchner Street. From Nazareth go east on Ogden. Turn Left on La Grange Road. Turn Right at Roosevelt Road. Then make a left on Kitchner Street. Go about two blocks and the park is located on the left side. MAYFAIR PARK: Mayfair Park is located off of 31st Street on Mayfair Avenue. From Nazareth go west on Ogden. Turn right at Wolf Road. When you reach 31st Street make a right. Go about a mile and make a left on Mayfair Avenue. Continue on Mayfair for three blocks and make a left on Wakefield Street. Park is on the right. All Levels (Offseaon and/or tryout sites): LA GRANGE PARK DISTRICT - (Bulls/Sox Academy) La Grange Park District is located off of East Avenue and 47th Street. From Nazareth go east on Ogden. Turn Right on East Avenue. Continue down East Avenue and the Park District is located on the right, before 47th Street. MAX: The Max is located off of 47th Street. From Nazareth go east on Ogden. Turn right onto East Avenue. When you reach 47th Street (by RR tracks), make a left. Go to Vernon Avenue and make a right. The Max is on the right.

BASKETBALL
	NAZARETH ACADEMY ROONEY CENTER: The Rooney Student Center is located at the north end of the Nazareth Academy Building. Use the Athletic Entrance next to Spirit Field.

CROSS COUNTRY
	SUNDOWN MEADOWS FOREST PRESERVE: Sundown Meadows Forest Preserve is one of many facilities Nazareth Academy competes at. The Forest Preserve is a part of the Cook County system and is located just off of LaGrange Road (Mannheim Road) south of Joliet Road. The entrance is on the west side of LaGrange Road just off the Stevenson Expressway.

FOOTBALL
	NAZARETH ACADEMY VALENTA STADIUM Named after Joan Valenta, the stadium is located at the north end of the Nazareth Academy Campus. Enter the campus from Ogden Avenue and drive past the main entrance of the school. Parking is just west of the field.

BOYS GOLF
	BROKEN ARROW GOLF COURSE 16535 Broken Arrow Drive, Lockport, Illinois 60441 Clubhouse phone number is 815-836-8858 The Golf Course is located in Lockport. Take I-55 and exit south on I 355. Turn right onto Route 7, go 3/4 mile and turn left onto Farrel Rd. Travel 2 miles and turn left onto Broken Arrow Drive. Follow road to Clubhouse.

GIRLS GOLF
	MEADOWLARK GOLF COURSE:11599 Oak Brook Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523 Clubhouse phone number is 708-562-2977. The Golf Course is located 2.45 miles from the Nazareth Academy Campus in Oak Brook. From Wolf Road go west on 31st Street (Oak Brook Road) 0.5 miles. The entrance and parking is on the left (south) of 31st Street.

SOCCER
	VALENTA STADIUM ON THE NAZARETH ACADEMY CAMPUS: named after Joan Valenta, all varsity and many lower level games are played on Valenta Stadium located at the north end of the Nazareth Academy Campus. Enter the campus from Ogden Avenue and drive past the main entrance of the school. Parking is just west of the field. OAK BROOK PARK DISTRICT (many of our JV, Sophomore and Freshman games are played here): Oak Brook Park District's address is 1450 Forest Gate in Oak Brook. The entrance to the facility is located west of Jorie Blvd just north of 31st Street..

SOFTBALL
	JOHN MICHALEK SOFTBALL FIELD located on the NAZARETH ACADEMY CAMPUS: All varsity and most JV softball games are played on Michalek Field located on the Nazareth Academy Campus. MAYFAIR PARK: On occasion, Nazareth will play JV softball at Mayfair Park in Westchester. Mayfair Park is located off of 31st Street on Mayfair Avenue. From Nazareth go west on Ogden. Turn a right at Wolf Road. When you reach 31st Street make a right. Go about a mile and make a left on Mayfair Avenue. Continue on Mayfair for three blocks and make a left on Wakefield Street. Park is on the right.

TENNIS
	NAZARETH TENNIS COURTS: The newly constructed tennis facility is located on the Nazareth Academy Campus at the north end.

TRACK & FIELD
	ALL MEETS ARE AT AWAY LOCATIONS. Click on the top of the page for directions to ESCC schools or other school directions.

VOLLEYBALL
	NAZARETH ACADEMY ROONEY CENTER: The Rooney Student Center is located at the north end of the Nazareth Academy Building. Use the Athletic Entrance next to Valenta Stadium.

BOYS HOCKEY
	FRANKLIN PARK ICE RINK: 9711 W. Waveland Ave. Franklin Park, IL 60131. The Rink is located 13.4 miles away from Nazareth. From Nazareth, Take La Grange Road North. Take it all the way to Addison Avenue and go East. Go to Ruby Street and go North. Then go east on Waveland Avenue to the Rink.

LACROSSE
	NAZARETH ACADEMY SPIRIT FIELD: All levels of Boys and Girls Lacrose are played at the VALENTA STADIUM. The Stadium is located at the north end of the Nazareth Academy Campus. Enter the campus from Ogden Avenue and drive past the main entrance of the school. Parking is just west of the field.