Because the Act does not define the term establishment, we presume that it is given its ordinary and popularly understood meaning. Below are a few highlights of his coaching resume. AAA Hockey, also known as Tier Iis the top competition level available to youth hockey players in the United States. His knowledge of the game is unparalleled and gets the most from each and every player hes coached. Dave Dyson - OPRF Hockey Club. TravelSports.com, Hockey They are a member of the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) at the ACHA Division I level. The same is true for a senior citizen center, homeless shelter, food bank, non-sectarian adoption agency, or other social service center establishment (id. Softball, Write or check out a review on your favorite local. Jamie and his wife have been married since 2001. He now hosts tournaments, builds tournament teams, operates competitive showcases, and provides development camps and clinics for youths of all ages. 747, 799 N.E.2d 465 (concerning [w]hether respondent is a place of public accommodation); Cut 'N Dried, 306 Ill. App. We're pleased to support Coach Oak Hewer as he moves to a coaching position with Team Illinois AAA Hockey Club. Blum v. Koster, 235 Ill. 2d 21, 29, 335 Ill.Dec. montgomery.spencer@gmail.com. After graduating, he moved to Chicago andplayed 3 seasons of ACHA DII hockey with DePaulUniversitysclub team. 4,653 Followers, 1,763 Following, 1,488 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Team Illinois AAA Hockey (@teamillinoisaaa) Sean then graduated to the pro ranks playing in the ECHL, UHL, WPHL & CHL from 1998-2005. 1879. 892, 905 N.E.2d 781 (2009). Before coaching he went to University of Oklahoma and had a short stint playing professional hockey in the ECHL, SPHL, and was a practice goalie for the Chicago Wolves. Growing up he played youth hockey for the Niles Rangers, Glenview Stars and Skokie Flyers. 3. He is constantly seeking ways to improve the lives of others in the many different facets of life which ultimately led him to his new mission of helping current athletes pursue their athletic dreams. 12 On July 7, 2021, defendants moved to dismiss the complaint pursuant to section 2-615 of the Code. Team Illinois is one of the most respected Tier I, AAA Hockey Organization in Illinois. Provide for boys and girls Hockey teams playing under usa Hockey and amateur Hockey association of Illinois. Here, the word station serves as the catchall provision, which, like a place or establishment, refers to a physical, tangible place. Jim has been coaching for over 25 years in youth hockey. How many more teams will NIHL lose? (207) 712-4718. Hockey Director. The club is in a lower tier from Team Illinois, but Urso felt it was important to spend this season rediscovering her love for hockey, and regaining her confidence. Pat grew up playing hockey in the Sabres organization prior to transitioning to AAA and Junior hockey. While playing for University of Oregon, his teammates understood the C on his jersey torepresent Coach as much as it did Captain. Jordan has enjoyed a successful career coaching youth hockey having coached State Championship team at both Tier I and II in recent back toback years in addition to a clinching a NIHL Championship. (West 2020)). Team Name Division(s) W-L-T Rating; Midget: Team Illinois 16U AAA: HPHL 16U AAA; 24-39-0: 93.38: Team Illinois 18U AAA: HPHL 18U AAA; 14-46-0: 92.96: Team Illinois 15U AAA: HPHL 15U AAA; 29-40-0: 91.39: Bantam: Team Illinois 08 AAA: HPHL 08 AAA; 20-46-5: 92.28: Team Illinois 09 AAA: HPHL 09 AAA; 25-28-6: 90.92: Peewee: Team Illinois 10 AAA . Pat Tumilty, a native of Naperville has coached in multiple youth programs over the past seven years. 747, 799 N.E.2d 465 (Where the entity accused of discrimination as a place of public accommodation is not enumerated specifically in the Act, a determination must be made whether it falls into the broad definition of that term ***.); Cut 'N Dried Salon, 306 Ill. App. 61, 713 N.E.2d 592 (applying ejusdem generis and concluding that an insurance company is not a place of public accommodation, because it provided services only after prescreening applicants and setting premiums based on each applicant's characteristics), and Board of Trustees, 159 Ill. 2d at 211-12, 201 Ill.Dec. The case concerned whether a private membership organization, the Boy Scouts of America (Boy Scouts), was covered under the public accommodation provisions of Title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. Tournament Statistics. Classification ( NTEE ) Winter Sports (Snow and Ice) (Recreation, Sports, Leisure, Athletics) Nonprofit Tax Code Designation: 501 (c) (3) Defined as: Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific . He was recruited and played junior hockey in both the USA and Canada. Larry has been instrumental in the programs evolution as one of the top girls programs in the country and this will be his primary focus. These two make a fanatic team behind the bench. 38 In support, the Court emphasized that the events occur at golf courses, which are specifically enumerated as a public accommodation under the ADA. . At FindLaw.com, we pride ourselves on being the number one source of free legal information and resources on the web. He played competitive hockey for various clubs throughout, Jeremy grew up in the Chicagoland area. 25 The principles that guide our analysis are well established. Rosebrook Pools Inc has been named in the Top 50 pool companies in North America by Pool and Spa News for the last eight years. 16 Plaintiff asserts on appeal that the circuit court erred in dismissing her complaint under section 2-615 of the Code, because she pleaded facts sufficient to allege a violation of the Act. Relevant here, it defines the term person as one or more individuals, partnerships, associations or organizations, labor organizations, labor unions, joint apprenticeship committees, or union labor associations, corporations, the State of Illinois and its instrumentalities, political subdivisions, units of local government, legal representatives, trustees in bankruptcy or receivers. 775 ILCS 5/1-103(L) (West 2020). Jeff is currently an assistant with our Girls 14U team and a huge asset not only that team, but the entire girls program. 5. Prior to college hockey Jamie played in the USHL for the Cedar Rapids Roughriders. Opron. Ben is originally from the Metro Detroit area where he grew up playing Tier I, Tier II and High School hockey. The court did not reach defendants remaining two arguments, which asserted that plaintiff failed to allege facts sufficient to support a cause of action against AHAI for aiding and abetting under the Act and that permanent injunctive relief was not available to plaintiff under the Act. In broad terms, even though the PGA Tour was a private organization and, thus, not itself a place of public accommodation, it was nevertheless subject to the ADA as a lessor and operator of a place of public accommodationthe golf course. Eugene is a successful local business owner with a reputation of leadership, honesty, integrity and generosity. John will be an invaluable assistant on the 2012 boys team. at 1274). Counts I and II alleged that Team Illinois violated the Act by denying her the full and equal enjoyment of Team Illinois facilities (including Seven Bridges) and services because of her disability or, in the alternative, that she was denied those things because she was perceived by Team Illinois to have a disability. Sangamon County Sheriff's Department v. Illinois Human Rights Comm'n, 233 Ill. 2d 125, 140, 330 Ill.Dec. Sean Freeman makes his Team Illinois coaching debut this year behind the bench of our 15U boys team. In other words, plaintiff was excluded only from *** participating in Team Illinois activities, regardless of whether they occurred at Seven Bridges or elsewhere. He has been coaching for the past seven years at the the Tier I and Tier II levels. I am humbled, honored and it is my privilege to return to the Team Illinois Family. He has played Tier I, Tier II and high school hockey. His former coaching experience includes: 4 years Division I Assistant at The University of Illinois Chicago, 2 years Head Coach Northern Illinois University, 5 years Head Coach Chicago Chill AAA, Head coach Chicago Bluesman Roller Hockey International, 10 years Tier II Head coach Ice Dogs. Wed like to welcome Blake Sorensen to the Team Illinois coaching staff. He went on to play junior hockey. Where the language used is clear and unambiguous, we must apply the statute as written, without resorting to extrinsic aids of statutory construction. It is always a very good idea for players who wish to try out for AAA in May to take part in a AAA Spring program with the AAA Club of their choice. 31, 87 N.E.3d 315 (addressing, in the interest of judicial economy, an issue likely to reappear on remand). The Seventh Circuit held that the Boy Scouts were not subject to Title II because it was not closely connected to a particular facility. Id. 3d 743, 749 (D. Minn. 2015) (holding plaintiff plausibly alleged that a youth football association operates a place of public accommodation, because it hosts football practices, games, and social events for registered participants held at public football fields (internal quotation marks omitted)). Subpart (8) states that a place of public accommodation includes, but is not limited to, a terminal, depot, or other station used for specified public transportation. 775 ILCS 5/5-101(A)(8) (West 2020). Our supreme court has signaled that, if an entity is not expressly listed in section 5-101(A), courts should evaluate whether that particular entity nevertheless qualifies, using the interpretive canon of ejusdem generis. A station is a regular stopping place in a transportation route and the building connected with such a stopping place. Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary 1128 (1981). 2019) (noting that the First, Second, and Seventh Circuits hold that a public accommodation is not limited to physical structures, unlike the Third, Fifth, Sixth, and Ninth circuits, which hold that a public accommodation must be, or have a connection to, a physical place). Team Illinois Hockey Club: Employer Identification Number (EIN) 363666549: Name of Organization: Team Illinois Hockey Club: Address: PO BOX 905, Elmhurst, IL 60126-0905: Activities: Other sports or athletic activities: Subsection: Educational Organization: Ruling Date: 03/1994: Deductibility: The threshold issue was whether the tours and qualifying rounds were subject to Title III of the ADA, which governs public accommodations. 24 Just as in their motion to dismiss before the circuit court, defendants steadfastly dispute on appeal that Team Illinois is a place of public accommodation. Joining the team is a fun and easy way to get more into skating at the Ice Arena. The 42 year old former winger played 125 career games with the Rockford Ice Hogs, netting 22 goals and 36 assists. Off I-90, we're less than two miles from the Stonegate Conference & Banquet Centre. Detroit, MI - Six high-profile AAA hockey organizations formed a tier one amateur hockey league to be known as the High Performance Hockey League (HPHL). Put simply, Team Illinois is not a place of public accommodation under the Actregardless of Gilbert. In other words, the general word or phrase will be interpreted to include only persons or things of the same type as those listed. Black's Law Dictionary 535 (7th ed. 32 Plaintiff offers no substantive response to defendants argument that Team Illinois is not a place of public accommodation under section 5-101(A) of the Act. Instead, the Act provides a nonexclusive list of examples: (A) Place of Public Accommodation. 27 We agree with Team Illinois that it, as an organization, is not a place of public accommodation under section 5-101(A) of the Act. Ted grew up in the Detroit area where he played AAA hockey and then went. This issue has most recently surfaced in the context of evaluating whether websites are public accommodations under the ADA. Marie Greyhounds and North Bay Centennials 1996-1999, Drafted to Tampa Bay Lightning (NHL) in 1998, 4th round pick for OHL draft, 7th round pick in NHL entry draft, Moved to Rockford in 2001, played 2 seasons with Rockford IceHogs, Co-owner of Rockford Hockey Academy, 2005-2006, Volunteer coach for Rockford Park District since 2010, Received Unsung Hero award from Rockford IceHogs, Created new curriculum for the Districts Learn to Skate and Spring Development programs in 2014. The court also distinguished the Boy Scouts from membership organizations that were subject to public accommodation provisions by noting that, in every case where the organization was subject, it conducted public meetings in public facilities or operated facilities open to the public like swimming pools, gyms, sports fields and golf courses. Here, plaintiff has not only asserted that Team Illinois maintains a close connection to a tangible facility that constitutes a public accommodation under the Act, but she has also alleged that it is based in, leases, and operates that facility. Together, they agreed *** to banish [plaintiff] from Team Illinois until she was able to participate 100% in Team Illinois Activities. Pedrie then called plaintiff's parents and informed them that, due to her suicidal thoughts, depression, and anxiety, plaintiff was prohibited from participating in Team Illinois activities and events until she could be cleared by a doctor to return to 100% of Team Illinois activities., 8 Team Illinois likewise prohibited [plaintiff] from [having] any contact with Team Illinois players, and it sent an e-mail to the other players and their parents directing them to have no contact with plaintiff. For example, a place of public accommodation includes a motion picture house, theater, concert hall, stadium, or other place of exhibition or entertainment. (Emphasis added.) The NXT Sports Group is something Vince and Alex have put their heart and souls into developing and look forward to being on the sidelines helping many athletes to come in their mission in sports and life. But a recent case involving youth hockey reminds us that state laws may also apply and encompass more than just physical disabilities (M.U. 5-101(A)(3). All but one category, subpart (7), public conveyances on air, water, or land) set out specific examples followed by a general residual, or catchall, clause. 61, 713 N.E.2d 592 (concerning whether an insurance company falls under the purview of the [Act] as a place of public accommodation); Baksh v. Human Rights Comm'n, 304 Ill. App. The Chicago Hawks Hockey Club will have a few new faces on the bench for the 2022-2023 season. Perks include our free local shuttle, indoor pool, fitness center, free WiFi, and 24-hour snack shop. Following his collegiate. 20 Articles 2 through 5 of the Act address the problem of unlawful discrimination in a specific factual context. Enbridge Energy (Illinois), L.L.C. 1970, art. 1; 2; 21 Replies Foremost, neither a youth hockey team nor any type of sports association or organization is specifically enumerated in this section of the Act. Robert began his coaching career with PDL Elite Hockey and is still there currently as well as he assisting the Team Illinois U16 and U19 girls teams. 347 S. Gladstone Ave, Aurora, IL 60506-4892. Gilbert, 343 Ill. App. #returntoplay2020 . Team Illinois offers a variety of activities and services, including club hockey teams, practices, clinics, workouts, team meals, travel opportunities, sessions to review game tape . Id. Lauren Siebert Commits to Miami University! Learn more about FindLaws newsletters, including our terms of use and privacy policy. Coach Hewer has spent 13 seasons with us as a coach for various age levels. v. Team Illinois Hockey Club, Inc., 2011 IL App (2d) 210568 (August 19, 2022)). AHAI Tier I State Championships Tournament, USA Hockey Central District Tier I Kohlman Cup, Learn more about how you can reach local sports fanatics through Team Illinois Visit Website. Plaintiff asserts that Team Illinois cannot deny or refuse [plaintiff] the full and equal enjoyment of a public hockey arena (which we presume means Seven Bridges), and she argues that Team Illinois cannot deny [plaintiff] the full and equal enjoyment of playing in public hockey games (which we believe refers to Team Illinois hockey games and competitions). Plaintiff identifies the alleged discrimination as involv[ing] [plaintiff's] equal enjoyment of facilities and services of a public accommodation: both of Seven Bridges *** and of the athletic organization Team Illinois, which is based in, leases, and operates the ice arena. She also argues that the plain language of the Act prohibits discrimination by any person involving public accommodations[,] like a hockey arena. 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