ASSOCIATIONS/TRAINING

Corporate Teams. Eco-Quest adventure racing and corporate training classes. 400 Lookout View Drive, Golden, CO 80401. 303-279-1429. www.corporateteams.com.

Four Winds Adventures. 2675 W. Highway 89A, Suite 451, Sedona, AZ 86336. 800-775-7671. www.4windsadventure.com.

Gravity Play Sports Marketing. Adventure Xstream Series. 11536 CR 250, Durango, CO 81301. 970-259-7771. www.gravityplay.com.

High Mountain Productions. Adventure races. Salt Lake City, Utah. 801-597-5177. www.highmountains.com.

Odyssey Adventure Racing. 2263 Catawba Valley Drive, Salem, VA 24153. 540-444-4422. www.oarevents.com.

Sea2Summit. #720-999 W. Broadway, Vancouver, BC, Canada V5Z 1K5. www.sea2summit.com.

Timberline Tours Adventure Clinics. Vail. CO 800-831-1414. www.timberlinetours.com.

United States Adventure Racing Association, governing body to guide and assist race directors in conducting fun, safe, and fair events and to aid in the continued positive growth of the sport of adventure racing. 12403 Bluestone Cir, Austin, TX 78758 www.usara.com.

Outdoor Industry Association. Boulder, CO 80301 303-444-3353. www.outdoorindustry.org.

Women's Wilderness Institute. Backcountry, outdoor skills programs for women and young girls. 303-938-9191. www.womenswilderness.org.

The American Alpine Club. 710 Tenth Street, Suite 100, Golden, CO 80401. 303-384-0110. www.americanalpineclub.org

Challenged Athletes Foundation. 11199 Sorrento Valley Rd., Suite C, San Diego, CA 92121. 858-866-0959. www.challengedathletes.org.

Disabled Sports USA. 451 Hungerford Drive, Ste. 100, Rockville, MD 20850. 301-217-0960. www.dsusa.org.

National Sports Center for the Disabled. P.O. Box 1290, Winter Park, CO 80482. 970-726-1540. www.nscd.org.

Ski For Light. Nonprofit organization that guides and teaches visually and mobility impaired people to nordic ski. 1455 W. Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55408. 612-827-3232. www.sfl.org.

Special Olympics International. 1133 19th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036. Call Lee Todd at 202-628-3630. www.specialolympics.org.

U.S. Association of Blind Athletes. 33 North Institute St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903. 719-630-0422. www.usaba.org.

American Council on Exercise (ACE). Aerobics instructor and personal trainer certification. 4851 Paramount Drive, San Diego, California 92123. 888-825-3636. www.acefitness.org.

American Aerobic Association International (AAAI). Aerobics instructor and personal trainer certification. P.O. Box 663, New Hope, PA 18938. 609-397-2139. www.aaai-ismafitness.com.

American College of Sports Medicine. Health/fitness instructor certification. P.O. Box 1440, Indianapolis, IN 46206-1440. 317-637-9200. www.acsm.org.

IDEA Health and Fitness Association. Aerobics conventions, trade shows, offer insurance, publish newsletters. 10455 Pacific Center Court, San Diego, CA 92121-4339. www.ideafit.com.

United States Pilates Association. Training and certification in the Pilates method of exercising. 3342 NE 42^nd St., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308. 888-484-8772. www.unitedstatespilatesassociation.com.

U.S. Figure Skating Association. 20 First St., Colorado Springs, CO 80906-3697. 719-635-5200. www.usfsa.org.

U.S. Speedskating. P.O. Box 18370, Kearns, UT 84118. 801-417-5360. www.usspeedskating.org.

USA Hockey, Inc. National ice hockey and in-line hockey association. 1775 Bob Johnson Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80906. 719-576-8724. www.usahockey.com.

USA Roller Sports. 4730 South Street, P.O. Box 6579, Lincoln, NE 68506. 402-483-7551. www.usarollersports.org.

Zephyr Adventures. Inline skate tours in U.S. and overseas. P.O. Box 16, Red Lodge, MT 59068. 888-758-8687. www.zephyradventures.com

U.S. Taekwondo Union. One Olympic Plaza, Suite 104C, Colorado Springs, CO 80909. 719-866-4632. www.usa-taekwondo.us.

April 6, Birdwatching on the Backwaters Kayak Tour. Leisurely 1.5 guided tour will put you in touch with nature. 10 a.m., Galena, Ill. $45/person. 815-776-9425. www.feverriveroutfitters.com

April 26, 2008 Midwest Rowing Championships. Porter Boathouse, Lake Mendota, Madison, Wis. mwb@athletics.wisc.edu www.mwrc.org

April 20, Birdwatching on the Backwaters Kayak Tour. Leisurely 1.5 guided tour will put you in touch with nature. 10 a.m., Galena, Ill. $45/person. 815-776-9425. www.feverriveroutfitters.com

April 27, Birdwatching on the Backwaters Kayak Tour. Leisurely 1.5 guided tour will put you in touch with nature. 10 a.m., Galena, Ill. $45/person. 815-776-9425. www.feverriveroutfitters.com

May 4, Birdwatching on the Backwaters Kayak Tour. Leisurely 1.5 guided tour will put you in touch with nature. 10 a.m., Galena, Ill. $45/person. 815-776-9425. www.feverriveroutfitters.com

May 10, Mississippi Adventure Day. 7 mile kayak, 3 mile hike, 16 mile bike. Rental gear and lunch included. 7 a.m., $85/person. www.feverriveroutfitters.com

May 11, Birdwatching on the Backwaters Kayak Tour. Leisurely 1.5 guided tour will put you in touch with nature. 10 a.m., Galena, Ill. $45/person. 815-776-9425. www.feverriveroutfitters.com

May 17-18, Laacke & Joys Paddlefest. Over 100 canoes and kayaks on display. Test paddle before you buy right on the Milwaukee River. 10 a.m. Saturday, noon Sunday, 1433 N. Water Street. Milwaukee, Wis. Paul Daniel, 414-271-7878. www.laackeandjoys.com

May 25, Birdwatching on the Backwaters Kayak Tour. Leisurely 1.5 guided tour will put you in touch with nature. 10 a.m., Galena, Ill. $45/person. 815-776-9425. www.feverriveroutfitters.com

June 8, Birdwatching on the Backwaters Kayak Tour. Leisurely 1.5 guided tour will put you in touch with nature. 10 a.m., Galena, Ill. $45/person. 815-776-9425. www.feverriveroutfitters.com

June 14-17, 2009 (HELD EVERY OTHER YEAR), 18th Inland Sea Kayak Symposium. Thompson's West End Park, Washburn, Wis. and Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. 715-373-8188. www.inlandsea.com

June 15, Birdwatching on the Backwaters Kayak Tour. Leisurely 1.5 guided tour will put you in touch with nature. 10 a.m., Galena, Ill. $45/person. 815-776-9425. www.feverriveroutfitters.com

June 29, Birdwatching on the Backwaters Kayak Tour. Leisurely 1.5 guided tour will put you in touch with nature. 10 a.m., Galena, Ill. $45/person. 815-776-9425. www.feverriveroutfitters.com

July 11-13, Door County Sea Kayak Symposium. Three-day event, Wagon Trail Resort, 1041 County Road ZZ, Ellison Bay, Wis. Rutabaga Paddlesports, 800-472-3353. www.everyonepaddles.com

Sept. 14, Chicago River Flatwater Classic. 7.25 miles from Clark Park to Ping Tom Memorial Park in Chinatown. 10 a.m., Clark Park, 3400 N. Rockwell, Chicago. Kimberly Bevan, 312-939-0490 x15. www.chicagoriver.org

American Canoe Association, 7432 Alban Station Blvd., Suite B232, Springfield, VA 22150. 703-451-0141. www.americancanoe.org

American Whitewater, Works to restore and preserve whitewater for recreation. P.O. Box 1540, Cullowhee, N.C. 28723. 866-262-8429. www.americanwhitewater.org

Chicago Area Sea Kayakers Association, Promotes sea kayaking in Chicago area, organizes local trips. www.caska.org

Chicago River Rowing and Paddling Center, Service and facility for rowing, canoeing and kayaking on the Chicago River. 312-458-0810. www.chicagorowing.org

Chicago Whitewater Association, Promotes paddling fun, safety and awareness on the river. Monthly social activities, training clinics, events. www.chicagowhitewater.org

Friends of the Chicago River, organization to protect and promote the Chicago River for recreational activities. 312-939-0490. www.chicagoriver.org

Illinois Paddling Council, not-for-profit association promoting canoeing and kayaking. www.illinoispaddling.org

Indoor Summits/Hallenbeck Expeditions, Kayaking trips and pool programs. 303 E. 17th Street, Lockport, Ill. 630-357-3633. George@indoorsummits.com. www.indoorsummits.com

Kayak Chicago, Kayaking, lessons and trips. Canoeing and adventure race training. Events and classes in Chicago, pool sessions at UIC pool in Chicago and IBC pool in Lisle. Dave at 630-336-7245, dave@kayakchicago.com, www.kayakchicago.com

Lincoln Park Boat Club, Rowing, sculling and paddling center located on the lagoon in Lincoln Park. 773-549-2628, info@lpbc.net. www.lpbc.net

The Northwest Passage, Canoe & kayak trips in the midwest and international travel. 1130 Greanleaf Ave. Wilmette, IL 60091. 800-RECREATE, www.nwpassage.com

Prairie State Canoeists, Illinois non-profit club of paddlers that organizes trips and improves river access. www.prairiestatecanoeists.org

Professional Paddlesports Association (PPA), 7432 Alban Station Blvd., Suite B232, Springfield, VA 22150. 800-789-2202. www.propaddle.com

USA Canoe/Kayak, 301 S. Tryon St., Suite 1750, Charlotte, N.C. 28282. 704-348-4330. www.usack.org

U.S. Rowing Association, 2 Wall Street, Princeton, N.J. 08540. 800-314-4769. www.usrowing.org

Illinois Squash Racquets Association, P.O. Box 498, Chicago, IL 60690. www.illinoissquash.org

Lake Forest Squash, 400 Hastings Rd., Lake Forest, IL 60045. Kim Tunney, 847-615-3187. www.cityoflakeforest.com/cs/rec/cs_rec2d22.htm

METROsquash, Urban enrichment squash program, class of 5th and 6th grade students. 5655 S. University Ave., Chicago, IL 60637. 773-241-5150. http://metrosquash.org

Lakeshore Athletic Club - Illinois Center, Squash leagues, clinics and lessons at Chicago clubs. Imran Nasir, 312-616-9000 x150. www.lsac.com

Lakeshore Athletic Club - Lincoln Park, Tennis, racquetball. Mike Insko, 773-477-9888 x192. www.lsac.com

Lakeshore Athletic Club - Downtown, Squash, tennis, racquetball. Tim Bearman, 312-644-4880 x122. www.lsac.com.

Life Time Fitness, Racquetball and Squash leagues. www.lifetimefitness.com

Feb. 8-10, ISRA State Singles Championships. The Chalet, Willow Springs. Cheryl Kirk, 630-215-4242 www.illinoisracquetball.com

March 13-16, Shamrock Shootout. The Glass Court Swim & Fitness, Lombard. Doug Halverson, 630-629-3390. www.illinoisracquetball.com

April 23-27, 4^th IRT Motorola Pro Nationals/USAR Regionals. Schaumburg Tennis Plus, Schaumburg. Dave Negrete, 630-430-1478.

June 27-28, 4^th Annual Racquet For the Cure, Landmark Health & Fitness, Peoria. Jim Maroon 309-208-7788

www.illinoisracquetball.com

Chicago River Rowing and Paddling Center, Service and facility for rowing, canoeing and kayaking on the Chicago River. 312-458-0810. www.chicagorowing.org

Lincoln Park Boat Club, Rowing, sculling and paddling center located on the lagoon in Lincoln Park. 773-549-2628, info@lpbc.net. www.lpbc.net

U.S. Rowing Association, 2 Wall Street, Princeton, NJ 08540. 800-314-4ROW. www.usrowing.org

Feb. 16, The 10^th Annual Chicago Indoor Rowing Championships, Truman College, Chicago, Ill. John Butsch, 312-479-5877. www.chicagoindoorrowing.com

April 26, 2008 Midwest Rowing Championships. Porter Boathouse, Lake Mendota, Madison, Wis. info@mwrc.org. www.mwrc.org

June 26-29, USRowing National Championship. Mercer County, N.J. www.usrowing.org

July 16-20, USRowing Club National Championships. Camden, N.J.

www.usrowing.org

Oct. 12, Head of the Rock Regatta. 21st annual sculling race brings more than 60 clubs to compete on 2.75-mile course on the Rock River. 8 a.m., YMCA of the Rock River Valley, Rockford, Ill. Eric Stinehelfer, 815-489-1216. www.regattacentral.com

Feb. 1-3, Chicago Metropolitan Ski Council Alpine Race Series. Friday 9:30 a.m. clinic, Saturday 11 a.m. slalom and super g ,Sunday 11:00 a.m. giant slalom, Marquette, Mich. www.skicmsc-racing.com

Feb. 23-24, Chicago Metropolitan Ski Council Alpine Race Series. Saturday 11 a.m. slalom, Sunday 11 a.m. giant slalom, Wilmot, Wis. www.skicmsc-racing.com

March 8-9, Chicago Metropolitan Ski Council Alpine Race Series. Saturday TBA slalom, Sunday TBA giant slalom, Shanty Creek, MI www.skicmsc-racing.com

Chicago Metropolitan Ski Council, Council clubs can participate in council-sponsored trips, racing program, instructors clinic and trip seminar, Chicago, IL, Michael G. Pogar, 847-381-4452, mpogar@sbcglobal.net, www.skicmsc.com

Cross Country Ski Areas Association, Provides information and equipment for cross country skiing, Winchester, NH, Chris Frado, 603-239-4341, ccsaa@xcski.org, www.xcski.org

400 Ski Club, Ski trips, European trip, summer activities also, Chicago, IL, Len Schneller, 847-825-2829, http://ski400.park-ridge.il.us/

Alpine Ski Club, Meets the first Wednesday of every month except July, Buffalo Grove, IL, 847-991-5345

American Blind Skiing Foundation, Educational skiing program for the blind or visually impaired, Aurora, IL, 312-409-1605, absf@absf.org, www.absf.org

Aqua Adventurers, Meets first Tuesday of each month at 8 p.m. Locations vary, Berwyn, IL, 708-484-3566, polywhat@sbcglobal.net

Beverly Ski Club, Meets first Thursday of each month at 8 p.m. from October to April, Palos Hills, IL, 708-598-2090

B.U.C. Ski and Social Club, Meets second Saturday of each month at 8 p.m., Broadview/Addison, IL, mikemike1@msn.com

Chicago Friars Ski and Bike Club, Ski trips and amateur ski racing, Chicago, IL, chicagofriars@yahoo.com, www.chicagofriars.com

Chicago Police Ski Club, Meets twice a month, ski trips, Chicago, IL, 312-585-4230

Chicagoland Club 50 - Ski & Sports, Week-long trips, year-round activities, Chicago, IL, Barbara Fredrickson, 847-831-2965, president@ski50.com, www.ski50.com

Chicagoland Handicapped Skiers, Adaptive ski program for the physically disabled, Elmhurst, IL, 630-279-3183

Elmhurst Ski Club, Day trips, week trips, trips to U.S., Canada, Europe, Elmhurst, IL, Ray Lucas, 847-487-2371, escP@elmhurstskiclub.com, www.elmhurstskiclub.com

Fleetwind Ski Club, Ski trips, social activities, Chicago, IL, Bill Gleason, 630-969-6185, www.skifleetwind.com

Four Seasons Ski-Adventure Club, Primarily a social club with some ski trips, Naperville, IL, birdspa@aol.com

Four Winds Ski and Social Club, Meets first and third Thursday of every month September-April, only first Thursday of every month May-August, Roselle, IL, Steve Skwait, info@fourwindsski.org, www.fourwindsski.org

Fox Valley Bicycle & Ski Club, Meets the second Wednesday of each month at the Batavia Public Library, St. Charles, IL, president@fvbsc.org, www.fvbsc.org

Grand Prix Ski and Snowboard Club, Monthly meetings, ski trips, social events, Chicago, IL, Chuck Sturm, 773-777-8429, gppuba@grandprixskiclub.com, www.grandprixskiclub.com

Hustlers Ski Club, Meets first and third Tuesday of every month September-April, only first Tuesday of every month May-August, Elk Grove Village, IL, www.hustlersskiclub.com

Ibex Ski Club, Meets first and third Wednesday of every month, Arlington Heights, IL, 630-579-8661, ibexpresident@skiibex.com, www.skiibex.com

J's Ski and Snowboard Club, Japanese ski and snowboard club, Chicago, IL, jschicago@yahoogroups.jp, www.geocities.jp/jskijp

Joliet Nordic Ski Club, Cross-country ski club, Joliet, IL, Bill Kozol, 815-722-6076, snobear@hotmail.com, http://jolietnordic.homestead.com

Joliet Ski Club, Weekend trips, day trips, social events, summer golf events, Joliet, IL, Barry Westphal, 815-942-9649, www.jolietskiclub.org

Lakeshore Ski and Sports Club, Alpine and cross-country ski trips that include instruction and racing, Chicago, IL, info@lssc.org, www.lssc.org

Latvian Ski Club, Latvian skiing club, Wood Dale, IL, latvianskiclub@aol.com

Lincoln Park Ski Club, Meets first and third Tuesday of every month September-April, Chicago, IL, info@lincolnparkskiclub.org, www.lincolnparkskiclub.org

Midwest Ski Academy, Mostly instructors but all are welcome. Ski and train for PSIA exams., Wilmot Mountain, IL, 773-539-2969, leh@megsinet.net

Moraine Valley CC Ski and Board Club, Open to students, families and community, Palos Hills, IL, Mike Wade, 708-974-5594, wade@morainevalley.edu, www.morainevalley.edu/skiclub/

New Horizon Ski Club, Downhill ski club, South Holland, IL, 708-895-2474, jerdonram@aol.com

Nomad Ski Club, Meets twice a month, weekend trips, week-long trips, Oak Lawn, IL, Ruth Sulda, 773-779-4025, ruthsul@wowway.com, www.chicagonomads.com

Nordic Fox Ski Club, Meetings, educational programs, ski trips, Naperville, IL, info@nordicfox.org

 www.nordicfox.org

Norge Ski Club, Ski jumping club, Fox River Grove, IL, 847-639-9718, clubinfo@norgeskiclub.com,

 www.norgeskiclub.com

Northern Illinois Nordic, Saturday morning skis, weekend trips, off-season training, Oregon, IL, Tom Detzner, 815-885-3175, tomdetz@juno.com, http://ninordic.org

Northwest Nordic Ski Club, Week-long trips, weekend trips, day trips, Arlington Heights, IL, Don Ami, 847-358-8814, info@nwnordicskiclub.com, www.nwnordicskiclub.com

Oak Park Ski Club, Meets first and third Tuesdays of every month, Oak Park, IL, Evon Solms, 847-837-1789, evon.solms@comcast.net, www.oakparkskiclub.org

Piccadilly Ski Club, Meets first and third Thursday of each month July-April, only first Thursday of May and June, Darien, IL, www.piccadillyskiclub.com

Pine Point Ski Club, Meets second Wednesday of each month, Chicago, IL, pinepointskiclub@yahoo.com,

 www.pinepointskiclub.com

Sanctuary Ski & Snowboard Club, Day trips, weekend trips, week-long trips, Downers Grove, IL, skisanctuary@hotmail.com, www.skisanctuary.org

Schussers Ski Club, Meetings, ski trips, social events, Wheeling, IL, Ron Neumann, 847-374-9401, RNeumann@usg.com, www.schussers.com

Sitzmark Ski Club, Laid-back ski club, year-round events, Mundelein, IL, 847-275-8216, loriKmeow@aol.com, www.sitzmarkskiclub.com

Skunk Hollow Ski & Snowboard Club, Ski and snowboard trips, social events, Arlington Heights, IL, Janet Ortaggio, president@skunkhollowskiclub.com, www.skunkhollowskiclub.com

Sno-Gophers Ski Club, Promotes skiing within the African-American community, Chicago, IL, 312-683-5231, www.sno-gophers.org

Snowdrifters Snowsports Club, Meets the first and third Monday of every month October-April, only third Monday of every month May-September, St. Charles, IL, Pam Murray, 630-660-5193, www.snowdrifers.net

Snow Hawks Ski Club, Ski trips to Park City, Telluride, Vail and Europe, Lincolnwood, IL, 773-472-8274, info@snowhawksskiclub.com, www.snowhawksskiclub.com

Snowseekers Ski Club, All ages and abilities welcome, including families with young children, Libertyville, IL, info@snowseekers.org, www.snowseekers.org

SUD's Social Club, Meets third Monday of each month, Countryside, IL, 708-579-3316, skiray1@aol.com,

Sundowners Ski Club, Club meetings, ski trips, Schaumburg, IL, 847-934-3777, skiing@sundownersskiclub.com, www.sundownersskiclub.com

Tatry Ski Club, Polish ski club, Chicago, IL, jcdesigncorp@yahoo.com, www.tatryskiclub.com

Wild Bunch Ski Club, Meets second Thursday of each month, Joliet, IL, Steve Gutschenritter, 815-469-6442, smgotsch@aol.com

Zoom Zoom Mountain Ski Club, Families and children welcome, Berwyn, IL, 815-254-7927, allenadezio@sbcglobal.net

Amateur Ski Instructors Association (ASIA). 28 Park Drive, Woodstock, NY 12498-1726. 845-679-4609. www.asiaski.com

American Blind Skiing Foundation. 2228 Grand Pointe Trail, Aurora, IL 60504. ABSF@absf.org. www.absf.org

Colorado Ski Country USA. 1507 Blake Street, Denver, CO 80202. 303-837-0793. www.coloradoski.com.

National Ski Areas Association. 133 South Van Gordon St., Ste. 300, Lakewood, CO 80228. 303-987-1111. www.nsaa.org

National Ski Patrol. 133 South Van Gordon St., Ste. 100, Lakewood, CO 80228. 303-988-1111. www.nsp.org

Professional Ski Instructors of America. 133 S. Van Gordon St., Ste. 101, Lakewood, CO 80228. 303-987-9390. www.psia.org

SnowSports Industries America (SIA). 8377-B Greensboro Drive, McLean, VA 22102-3587. 703-556-9020. www.snowlink.com

United States Ski and Snowboard Association. 1500 Kearns Blvd., P.O. Box 100, Park City, Utah 84060. 435-649-9090. www.ussa.org

U.S. Parachute Association. 5401 Southpoint Centre Blvd., Fredericksburg, VA 22407. 540-604-9740. www.uspa.org

United States of America Snowboard Association. P.O. Box 15500, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96151. Jason@usasa.org. www.usasa.org

United States Ski and Snowboard Association. 1500 Kearns Blvd., P.O. Box 100, Park City, Utah 84060. 435-649-9090. www.ussa.org

Illinois State Soccer Association, 2001 S. Halsted St., First Floor, Chicago, IL 60608. 312-226-7920. www.illinoissoccer.org

United States Adult Soccer Association, 9152 Kent Avenue, Ste. C-50, Indianapolis, IN 46216. 317-541-8564. www.usasa.com

U.S. Soccer Federation, 1801 South Prairie Ave., Chicago, IL 60616. 312-808-1300, www.ussoccer.com

Amateur Skating Association of Illinois, www.illinoisspeedskating.org

The Glen Ellyn AAA Speed Skating Club c/o Center Ice of DuPage, 1 N. 450 Highland Ave. Glen Ellyn, Ill. 630-790-9696 x9. http://glenellynspeedskating.org/default.aspx

Mid-America Speedskating, Sam Poulos, 847-498-0820, sam@speedskate.org. www.speedskate.org

Northbrook Speedskating Club, 1730 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062. 847-998-6588. http://nbssc.org

Park Ridge Speedskating Club, Oakton Ice Arena, 2800 W. Oakton, Park Ridge, Ill. Peter Block, 847-825-0826, peteblock@carstens.com www.illinoisspeedskating.org/parkridge.html

Rock Speed Skating Club, Rockford, Ill. area. Craig Riske, 815-877- 7118, craigriske@msn.com

 or Shirley Dunn, polargard@aol.com

United States Speedskating, P.O. Box 18370 Kearns, UT 84118. 801-417-5360. www.usspeedskating.org

Feb. 2, Bop to the Top, 2:30 p.m., Indianapolis, Ind., Don Carr, tuxbro@indy.rr.com

Feb. 10, Tackle the Tower Stair Climb, Oakbrook Terrace Tower, Oakbrook, Ill., $75 to $95, American Lung Association, Frank Dietrich, fdietrich@lungil.org

, 630-260-9600. www.lungil.org

Feb. 24, Hustle Up the Hancock. Climb the staircases of Chicago's Hancock Building. 94 and 52 floor options, start at 7 a.m. Full climb is limited to 2,765 and sells out quickly. Benefits the American Lung Association. Gina Schweiger, 312-243-2000 ext. 200. www.lungchicago.org

Chicago Masters, UIC Physical Education Building, Chicago, IL, Bill Mulliken, 773-794-9504, www.chicagomasters.com

Chicago Smelts, Gill Park Pool, Lakeview, IL, 312-409-4974, info@chicagosmelts.org, www.chicagosmelts.org

East Bank Club Masters, East Bank Club, Chicago, IL, Steffani Fort, 312-527-5800 x361,

Fitness Formula Clubs, Contact local club for schedule, Chicago, IL, www.fitnessformulaclubs.com

Flying Carp Swimming, California Park Pool, Chicago, IL, Robert Zeitner, 773-583-6237, rzeitner@sbcglobal.com

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Lakeshore Athletic Club Masters, Lakeshore Athletic Club, 211 N. Stetson, Chicago, IL, Allan Feldt, 312-616-9000, www.lsac.com/loc.php?l=ic&a=fitness

Lakeshore Athletic Club Masters, Lakeshore Athletic Club, 1320 W. Fullerton, Chicago, IL, Trina Kakacek, 773-477-9888 x154, www.lsac.com/loc.php?l=lp&a=fitness

MGM Mt. Greenwood Masters, Chicago Agricultural High School, Chicago, IL, Mark Royko, 773-612-1343, royko@mc.net, www.mgmswimteam.com

New City YMCA Orcas, New City YMCA, Chicago, IL, 312-440-7272, www.orcamasters.com

Shabbona Sharks, Shabbona Park Pool, Chicago, IL, John Masters, 773-282-7386,

Windy City Wave, Randolph Athletic Club, Chicago, IL, Tim Morrison, 773-832-1185, tfdm@webtv.net,

Academy Bullets Masters, Marmion Academy, 1000 Butterfield Road, Aurora, IL, Kelly Capen, 847-571-7644, kellswim@aol.com, www.academybullets.com/masters.htm

Acme Swim Club, YMCA of McHenry County, Crystal Lake, IL, 815-459-4455, www.ymcaofmchenrycounty.org

Arlington Alligators, St. Viator High School, Arlington Heights, IL, Mary Ruffin, 847-749-4900, ruffinsix@wowway.com, www.arlingtonalligators.org

Barrington Area Masters, Barrington High School, Barrington, IL, Chad Manbeck, 847-695-8262, manbeck@sbcglobal.ne,

Bartlett Gators, Bartlett Community Center, Bartlett, IL, Karen Spandikow, 630-540-4828,

Buehler Breakers, Buehler YMCA, Palatine, IL, Charli Martin, 847-410-5205, www.buehlerymca.org/adult4.html#10

Buffalo Grove Masters, Buffalo Grove High School, Buffalo, IL, Vicki Roth, 847-541-1310, vroth0726@aol.com,

Central Illinois Masters, Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington/Normal, IL, Dave Gibson, 309-663-4019, dave.gibson@verizon.net,

Deerfield COHO Swim Club, Deerfield High School and Highland Park High School, Deerfield/Highland Park, IL, Nancy Reese, 847-572-2622, nancy@teamcoho.org, http://teamcoho.org

Delnor Aquatic Masters, Delnor-Community Health and Wellness Center, Geneva, IL, Karyn Austin, 630-879-2996, bryan.austin@comcast.net, www.delnor.com

Elgin Blue Wave Swim Team, Elgin High School, Elgin, IL, Corinne Grotenhuis, cgroten@emhc.org

, http://elginbluewave.com/

_Clubs, Description, Location, State, Contact Name, Phone, E-mail, Website

Elmhurst Masters, East End Pool (summer), York High School (winter), Elmhurst, IL, Cindy Jones, 630-832-0150, cynthialjones@mindspring.com

, http://home.comcast.net/~brody.tom/EMST/index.htm

Evanston Masters, Evanston Township High School, Evanston, IL, Heidi Toft, H20devil@comcast.net

, www.evmasters.org

Fox Valley Family YMCA Masters, Fox Valley Family YMCA, Plano, IL, Katharine Hill, 630-552-4100 x237, khill@foxvalleyymca.org,

Freeport YMCA Masters, YMCA of Northwest Illinois, Freeport, IL, Kim Marchini, 815-235-9622, kim.marchini@highland.edu,

Good Samaritan Sea Otters, Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center, Downers Grove, IL, Laura Crisman and Julie Bearden, 630-275-2282, Laura.crisman@advocatehealth.com, www.advocatehealth.com/gsam/services/wellness/center.html

Harbor Hurricanes, Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex, Bolingbrook, IL, Randall Brezina, 630-378-0324,

Hastings Lake YMCA Masters, Hastings Lake YMCA, Lake Villa, IL, 847-356-4006,

HealthTrack Sports Wellness Masters, HealthTrack Sports Wellness, Glen Ellyn, IL, Bob Howard, 630-942-9600 x570, http://www.htsw.net/aquatics/clubsclinics.html

Illinois Masters, Rush-Copley Healthplex, Aurora, IL, 630-978-6741, www.rushcopley.com/consumer/healthplex/aquatics.aspx

Lattof YMCA Masters, Lattof YMCA, Des Plaines, IL, Steve Dueball, 847-297-6686, sdueball@wideopenwest.com,

Leaning Tower YMCA Masters, Leaning Tower YMCA, Niles, IL, Mike Murray, 847-410-5121,

Libertyville Masters, Libertyville High School, Libertyville, IL, Diana Schnell, 847-367-1803,

Lincoln-Way Masters, Lincoln-Way East and Lincoln-Way Central High Schools, Frankfort, IL, Ken Shollenberger, 708-560-7331, lwmasters@sbcglobal.ne, http://lwms.usswim.net

Naperville Masters, Kroehler Family YMCA and the Fry Family YMCA, Naperville, IL, Erica Kroll, 630-420-6270, ekroll@heritageymca.org, www.heritageymca.org

Naperville Waves, Edward Health & Fitness Center in Naperville or Seven Bridges in Woodridge, Naperville/Woodridge, IL, Sue Welker, 630-646-5902, CoachSue@napervillewaves.org, www.napervillewaves.org

Northwestern Aquatic Swim Association Masters, Northwestern University Norris Aquatic Center, Evanston, IL, Pam Smith, 847-467-NASA, pamswim@hotmail.com, www.fitrec.northwestern.edu/classes/aquatics/competitive.html

Northwestern DuPage YMCA Masters, Indian Boundary YMCA, Downers Grove, IL, Janice Fountain, 630-929-2429, www.dupageducks.com

Oak Brook Masters Stars, Oak Brook Park District, Oak Brook, IL, Laura Evans, 630-645-9580, levans@obparks.org,

Oak Park Masters, Oak Park YMCA, Oak Park, IL, Stacy and Greg Sorg, 708-763-8798, ssorg@gugly.com,

Park Ridge Penguins, Maine East High School, Park Ridge, IL, Barry Dayton, barryd@oakton.edu

, http://members.aol.com/b3t2/penguins

Rich Port Masters, Rich Port YMCA, LaGrange, IL, Mirko Mirkov, 708-497-1030,

Rock River Valley Masters, Rock River Valley YMCA, Rockford, IL, Kim Custer, 815-489-1227, kcuster@rockfordymca.org http://www.rockfordymca.org/Programs/aquatics.asp

Saluki Masters, Southern Illinois University Recreation Center, Carbondale, IL, Mary Pohlmann, 618-549-5077, maryp@siu.edu, www.siu.edu/~epse1/pohlmann/SMSC

South Suburban Swim Club, Bremen High School, Midlothian, IL, Richard Tufo, 312-914-6861, http://southsubswim.org

St. Charles Masters, St. Charles East High School, St. Charles, IL, Doug Long, 630-513-7443, long_douglas_d@cat.com,

Sun City Stingrays, Sun City Pool, Huntley, IL, Terry Hora, 847-669-4886,

TWC Team Wellness Seadogs, Northwestern Community Hospital Wellness Center, Arlington Heights, IL, Brent Newcomb, 847-224-2551,

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Masters, Freer Pool, Urbana, IL, Tracy Buschbom, 217-333-0142, campusrec@uiuc.edu, www.campusrec.uiuc.edu/aquatics/master.html

Western Illinois Masters Program Swimming, Two Rivers YMCA, Moline, IL, Gene Krismanits, 309-797-5906, www.molinebluemarlins.com/WIMPS.htm

Wheaton Sport Center Masters, Wheaton Sport Center, Wheaton, IL, Jennifer Heyer-Olsen, 630-690-0887 x388, jhoswimcoach6@wheatonsportcenter.com,

YWCA Flying Fish Masters, Evanston YWCA, Evanston, IL, Pete Caragher, 847-864-8445 x14, pcaragher@ywcae-ns.org, http://flyingfish.usswim.net/masters_swimming.htm

Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA), resource center for aquatic fitness (vertical exercise in the pool). 201 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite 3, Nokomis, FL, 34275. 888-AEA-WAVE. info@aeawave.com, www.aeawave.com.

Total Immersion Swimming. 246 Main Street, Suite 15A, New Paltz, N.Y. 12561. Call Terry Laughlin at 800-609-7946. www.totalimmersion.net.

United States Lifesaving Association. 866-367-8752. www.usla.org.

U.S.A. Swimming. One Olympic Plaza, Colorado Springs, CO 80909. 719-866-4578. www.usaswimming.org.

Training

Carmichael Training Systems. Programs for endurance athletes. 110-B South Sierra Madre, Colorado Springs, CO 80903. 866-355-0645. www.trainright.com.

AT Endurance Training. Online coaching for triathlon. www.alltriathlon.com.

Mark Allen Online. Online triathlon training programs from the six-time Ironman champion. questions@markallenonline.com. www.markallenonline.com.

Multisports. A collection of instructional services aimed at Multisport athletes of all ages, backgrounds, and levels of ability. P.O. Box 235150, Encinitas, CA 92023-5150. 760-635-1795. www.multisports.com.

Volleyball

USA Volleyball. 715 S. Circle Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80910. 719-228-6800. www.usavolleyball.org.

April 20, 27 & May 4, Walk MS 2008. Wisconsin: Brown County, Cedarburg, Chippewa Valley, Fond du Lac, Sheboygan, Waukesha, Wausau, Fox Cities, La Crosse, Madison, Milwaukee, Oconomowoc, Racine/Kenosha www.wisms.org

May 17, Chicago Arthritis Walk, Lincoln Park, Cook County, IL.

May 4, 2008 Walk MS. Illinois: Bloomington, Chicago Lakefront, Joliet/Lockport, McHenry Co., Naperville, NorthShore, Northwest Suburban, Rockford, St. Charles, South Suburban, Springfield, Urbana 888-343-1179 http://mswalk.msillinois.org

May 31, Naperville Arthritis Walk, Naperville, Ill. 312-372-2080. http://2008arthritiswalknaperville.kintera.org

May 18, Walk & Roll Chicago. Grant Park, Chicago, Ill.

May 18, WALK NOW for Autism. Non-competitive 5K walk at Soldier Field, Chicago, IL Benefits Cure Autism Now. Chicago, Ill. www.walknow.org

May 31-June 1, Avon Walk for Breast Cancer - Chicago. 2 days, 39 miles. Chicago area, Chicago. www.avonwalk.org

June 1, Cancer Survivors' Celebration and Walk. www.cancer.northwestern.edu

Aug 8-10, The Breast Cancer 3-Day. Benefiting the Susan G. Komen For The Cure. 60 miles, Chicago, IL. 800-996-3DAY. www.the3day.org

Sept. 14, Chicago Memory Walk. Greater Illinois Chapter. Mollie Shpiro: 847-324-0382 www.alzheimers-illinois.org

Sept. 13, 7th Annual ALS Walk4Life. A walk to raise funds for and awareness of ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). 847-679-3311 http://lesturnerals.org

Sept. 20, AIDS Run & Walk Chicago. Join thousands in this fundraising event to fight HIV/AIDS. Proceeds benefit AIDS Foundation of Chicago. 312-922-2322. www.aidschicago.org

Oct. 18, Liver Wellness Walk/Run. Montrose Harbor, Chicago, Ill.

312-377-9030 www.illinois-liver.org

Chicago Kitesurfing, www.chicagokitesurfing.com

Evanston Windsurfing Association, located at Greenwood Beach, Evanston. Dave Tannert, ussurf@gmail.com.

www.evanstonwindsurfing.net

Surfing America, Inc., 33157-B Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675. 949-276-4660. www.surfingamerica.org

United States Kitesurfing Association, Distributes kiteboarding safety information. admin@uskite.org. www.uskite.org

U.S. Windsurfing Association, P.O. Box 99, Chelsea, MI 48118. 877-386-8708. www.uswindsurfing.org

Wrestling

USA Wrestling. 6155 Lehman Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80918. 719-598-8181. www.usawrestling.org.