What’s New Around Town . . . Go For It Sports
www.goforitsportsdome.com
630-242-8440
After four years of negotiations, searching and dreaming, Yorkville residents Jason and
Justine Brummel have finally reached their goal -- creating an indoor sports center for people of all abilities. Go For It Sports, 9231 Galena Rd., Yorkville opened its doors in December 2017. It was
inspired, Justine Brummel says, by the Brummel’s son, Kellen, who has special needs. But bringing the dream to a reality required overcoming some bumps along the way. Te Brummels, who own a farm west of Yorkville, had originally hoped to build a sports
dome on their property. Tey wanted to create a place, Justine says, where their son could be included in sports activities, where he would get to be a kid along with other children, like his brother and sister Brayden and Lexi. “It didn’t go well with the neightbors,” says Justine, who was born and raised in Yorkville. Tree years went by and then the Brummels were notified that the city was going to sell off property on its north side,
Justine Brummel
adjacent to a city park. Te Brummels put in a bid, and won. “Tis is by far a better location,” Justine admits. “We have a nice agreement with the property owner to the north; a
city park is there with soccer fields.” Te sport arena is not just a place for special needs kids, Justine stresses. It is becoming a place for teams to practice their soccer and other team sports skills. Tere is a weight room, basketball courts, and a running and walking track. Seniors are invited to play bocci ball or softball or basketball. It is a place for everyone. “We are teaching typical kids about inclusion and compassion,” Justine says. “It really touches my heart. Giving the special needs kids an opportunity that didn’t exist before is a dream come true.”
18
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52
