Athletics

Quick reminder that tomorrow...July 30th is the 1st day of IC Cougar Baseball Camp.

Camp Times:
Grades 1–4: 8:00–9:30 AM
Grades 5–8: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Check-in begins at 7:30 AM

Please remind players to wear cleats or old tennis shoes (it will be wet), baseball pants, and a hat. Walk-ups are welcome! Cost is $30 for all three days and includes a camp t-shirt.

ICMS Golf starts soon…here is the important information that you need to know.

The Cougars' first practice will be Thursday, August 7 from 9:00 am to 11:00 a.m. at Four Willows.

Players must have a valid sports physical to participate on this day.

There is a $150.00 fee that needs to be paid to Four Willows at this time as well.

For any questions- please email Coach Theleritis at jtheleritis@illinicentral.org or give the school a call at 217-482-5180.

We are less than a month away from the 2025-2026 school year getting started!

The Illini Central Athletic Boosters have a Sideline Store where you can buy customizable, top brand fanware and accessories at savings you won't want to miss.

All orders are shipped directly to your home! Get some new gear and support IC Athletics all in one place.

All proceeds from sales goes towards enhancing our athletic programs at IC including but not limited to summer camps, team equipment, senior banners, and much more!

Here is the link: https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/illinois/masoncity/illini-central-high-school?ct=YTo2OntzOjY6InNvdXJjZSI7YToyOntpOjA7czo1OiJlbWFpbCI7aToxO2k6MzY2O31zOjU6ImVtYWlsIjtpOjM2NjtzOjQ6InN0YXQiO3M6MjI6IjY4NzUyMzhjMDk1NzU5NzY3OTIzODciO3M6OToic2VudF90aW1lIjtpOjE3NTI1MDcyNzY7czo0OiJsZWFkIjtzOjU6IjQ5MDk4IjtzOjc6ImNoYW5uZWwiO2E6MTp7czo1OiJlbWFpbCI7aTozNjY7fX0%3D&utm_source=Acquia&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=20250714_Advo_Back_to_School_Success_Prep

Reminder: Illini Central Cougars Baseball Camp is coming up July 30th, 31st, and August 1st.

Walk-ups are welcome.

Session I: 8:00–9:30 AM (Grades 1–4)

Session II: 10:00–12:00 PM (Grades 5–8)

No high school session.

Also, there will be a middle school baseball parent meeting on Monday, July 21st at 6:00 PM in the Cougar Center foyer.

ICMS Lady Cougar Softball practices will be starting before we know it. If you are interested or have a student athlete who would like to be on the team this year...please fill out the following form as soon as possible.

https://forms.gle/PJAuoUVEGwTFx35E8

This form is for any girl who will be in the 8th, 7th, 6th or 5th grade this Fall.

*Please note that 5th graders will only be playing on the team if numbers warrant their inclusion. This decision will be made before practice starts.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Coach Zimmerman at her email address tzimmerman@illinicentral.org

As the Summer continues to fly by...the ICMS Cross Country team will be starting practice before we know it.

The start date is Monday, August 4th.

If you are interested in running this season or have a student athlete who is...please fill out this form before Friday, August 1st.

https://forms.gle/sRZHp85ZjL4mYpSL7

You will find more information about CC in the description at the top of the form.

Cougar Camp 2025 was a huge success! We had a great week with the future Cougars. Already looking forward to next year! #WeAreIC

Fall sports will begin before we know it & the Athens/IC soccer team would love to have you be a part of their program. If you are an Illini Central Freshman through Senior boy and you are interested in playing...please reach out to Coach Ruben at this email address jruben@athens-213.org

Mason District Hospital will be providing no cost sport physicals to students on July 30th from 8:30- 12:00. They will have two providers available and will do them on a walk in basis. A parent/guardian must be present.

Join our team at Illini Central! For a list of all vacancies, visit: https://tinyurl.com/IC189Vacancy

State Bound! This morning...our own Illini Central Middle School student athletes will be heading to East Peoria to compete in the IESA State Meet. 8th Grader Drew Toland will be competing in the hurdles & the 1600. 8th grader Hannah Durbin will be running in the hurdles event. 7th grader Jaci Allen will be throwing in the discus event. The field events begin at 11:00 a.m., so Jaci will throw this morning. Drew will run the 1600 late in the afternoon. Drew will run in the hurdles event starting around 6 p.m. Wishing these great kids well today! We are proud of you.

Tomorrow May 14, Illini Central schools will dismiss at 2:00 for school improvement meetings.

The ICHS Girls' Track & Field Sectional Meet will take place this Thursday at Lewistown. Field events will begin at 3:30 with running events starting at 5:30. Below you can find the ticket information that we received today: Lewistown will be using GoFan digital tickets on Thursday. Tickets are $8 on GoFan and $9 at the gate. Please pass the link on to your spectators. They can search Lewistown High School to find the correct Sectional. https://gofan.co/app/school/IHSA?activity=Track%20and%20Field&school=IL21456

ICHS Track & Field 🏃🥇🏆 🚨 The Tremont Invite 📍Tremont ⏰ 4:00 p.m. #WeAreIC #BeJimmy Graphic by The Class IV's Megan Hughes

In the last week, two of our Illini Central Middle School students have been seriously injured in accidents. Paxton Kelsey, 7th grade, was involved in a go-kart accident, and Parker Swaar, 8th grade, was wounded by a shot put. Both boys required extended hospital stays and extreme medical bills. In addition to Paxton's injury, his family recently lost his mother and had to postpone her services until he was released from the hospital. At Illini Central, we take the phrase, "We Are IC" to heart, and we want to support these two boys on their road to recovery. On Monday, May 12th, ICMS students can wear their pajamas to school for a minimum donation of $1. This week, ICHS students are competing to collect the most money. The teacher who collects the most money will have a bucket of ice water poured on his or her head. If the winning teacher collects $250 or more, the principal, Mrs. Baugher, will also have a bucket of ice water dumped on her head. The money collected from these fundraisers will be divided between the two boys. Anyone wishing to donate may also drop off cash or checks in the Illini Central Middle and High School office. We recently learned that Mason City National Bank has set up an account to support Paxton and his journey to recovery. Please consider donating to support our IC family!

Forms for this summer's Illlini Central Cougar Baseball Camp at the high school field were sent home yesterday with the ICGS students. ICMS & ICMS students can find the forms outside of the HS/MS office. Students entering grades 1–12 are welcome to participate! Please note that shirts will be ordered at the end of the school day on May 23rd, so forms should be turned in before then. (Extras will be available to purchase.) Completed forms can be returned to the Pre-K mailbox in the GS workroom. The form can also be found at this link on the Illini Central website: https://5il.co/3femb If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at kwort@illinicentral.org.

Many have asked how to support the Swaar family after Saturday's accident, and here are a few ways: -A savings account has been set up for Parker Swaar at the Alliance Community Bank in Mason City -A GoFundMe page has been set up here: https://gofund.me/996e4793 -Donations can also be dropped off in the Illini Central Middle and High School office The family appreciates all the support as Parker has a long road to recovery. #WeAreIC

Wishing the Illini Central Middle School Scholastic Bowl team well as they head to West Lincoln Broadwell this afternoon for the IESA Sectional Meet! The meet begins at 4:30 p.m.

Illini Central is coming together in support of our eighth-grade student, Parker Swaar, who suffered a skull fracture when accidentally struck by a shot put during our recent track meet. He's receiving excellent hospital care, and while his condition remains serious, we're encouraged by the early signs in his recovery journey. Our thoughts and prayers are with Parker and the entire Swaar family during this incredibly difficult time. The district is fully committed to supporting them however we can throughout Parker's recovery. Counselors are available at school for any student needing emotional support. Parents should contact us if their child needs these services. We're conducting a thorough review of all safety protocols for our athletic events. Safety remains our highest priority. We appreciate the community's concern and support for Parker and his family, and ask everyone to respect their privacy during this challenging time.

ICHS Track & Field 🏃🥇🏆 🚨Tomahawk Conference Meet 📍Athens ⏰ 3:00 p.m. #WeAreIC #BeJimmy Graphic by The Class IV's Megan Hughes with an action photo provided by “N” Focus Photography