South Chicago Velodrome Association

“Likely Postponed”…  A soft statement if I’ve ever seen one. There’s desire to have the track opened this afternoon but only a few key-holder volunteers and none are able to make it today.  I’m sorry SCVA can’t adequately provide for the community at this point but this is a symptom of not having a strong volunteer base yet. Use this […]

12-4pm Today- Saturday June 18: We’re building a crew and have three people so far.  There are still a few small spots to hit.  Carl will be inspecting in a few days and we’ll have full riding soon (times proportional to volunteer commitment and turnout). Friday didn’t happen after only two people could make it so we’re a day behind. […]

Today’s workday was successful with 7 volunteers (SEVEN!) covering a variety of needs to get the track open to the public again.  Thanks everyone! Friday June 17 we’re hoping to have enough people to make another workday happen.  We have two committed and four maybes but need three committed minimum.  The earliest committed wants to start at 9-9:30.  If you want […]

Track riding next weekend? Surface repairs are almost complete, we’re scheduling workdays for this week and looking for more hands.  Board member Jim Middleton (email here or call/text 312-504-4244) is scheduling and we’ll try to post here as dates and times are set *some impromptu sessions might happen so please contact Jim directly if you’re interested. We’ll need 3 people committed to set […]

Volunteer Brian took a lap after today’s work on the track.  Brian, Matt and Jim put in a couple of hours’ to make progress on surface repairs before succumbing to the heat.  Thanks guys! – Sunday the 12th -> If 1-2 more people commit we will have another work session Sunday; we already have two signed up but need minimum of […]

Brief updates for the day… We covered the insurance payment late this afternoon- thanks to everyone for sharing of the immediate need, donating and calling! Next things needed are very important and manageable. * Saturday June 11, 12-2:30pm * Board member Jim Middleton 312-504-4244 will be at the track, the gate will be open and you’re invited to swing through. […]

UPDATE: $350 pledged as of 1:30pm today; $1900 to go. UPDATE: $450 pledged & donated as of 2:30pm today; $1800 to go. UPDATE: $825 pledged & donated as of 3:30pm today; $1425 to go. UPDATE: $1150 pledged & donated as of 5:00pm today; $1100 to go. UPDATE: $1610 pledged & donated as of 7:00pm today; $640 to go. ** Deadline Met […]

At 8:09 in the morning, I get into my Uber which I requested from the app on my iPhone. Honda Civic, hybrid model. I like the on-screen system, it has icons that remind me of iOS. I own an iPhone and I like how it keeps me on top of my day and connected to things that matter to me. […]

Even after a mild winter, spring-cleaning bells start ringing on time. Saturday April 16  SCVA’s first clean-up day of the season coincides with Alderwoman Garza’s 10th Ward Clean & Green day of service, where community members band together to help beautify the neighborhood.  Board member Pablo Calderón will have the gate open by 10am and the day will consist of light-beautification that anyone can […]

Thanks so much to everyone who came out to join us last week at our fundraising event at Revolution Brewery! The event was a great success and we raised over $2700 in all. You can checkout photos from the event on Facebook. We couldn’t have done it without the support of the community and congratulations to all our auction winners! We’d like […]