Neighbor Sports

Cheerleading

Raiders victory: The Bartlett Raiders Silver fourth-grade cheerleading squad took first place Oct. 21 at the Bill George Competition. This was the first competition of the season for the 11-member squad which includes Haili Athanas, Maddi Barclay, Bailey Benton, Dana Blaszynski, Madysen Doherty, Lauren Errington, Lauren Mansfield, Michele Moretti, Emily Skubski, Gabi Smith and Ashlee Triyonis. This was also the first competition for nine of the girls. The team is coached by Colleen Benton and Kim Errington, assisted by Briana Blaszynski. The Bartlett Raiders Gold team also placed third in the competition.

Swimming, diving

Tryouts: CASH Aquatics swimming and diving teams is holding tryouts for the High School District 211 fall/winter teams at 7 p.m. every Monday night at Conant High School, 700 E. Cougar Trail, Hoffman Estates. Enter through Door 5. Swimmers should bring a suit, towel and goggles.

Training groups include 8 and Under Girls and Boys; 9 and 10 Girls and Boys, 11 and 12 Girls and Boys, Advanced group of 13 and up plus selected 12 and Under. The high school program for boys and girls is available outside of their high school season.

There is a minimum swimming requirement based on age. All who try out must reside within High School District 211 boundaries. Athletes ages 5 to 18 are invited to tryout.

The teams participate in dual meet competition in the Northern Illinois Winter Swim Conference, United States Swimming meets and the AAU National Junior Olympic Games.

CASH Diving tryouts are at the same time and place. Swimmers must register with the AAU prior to getting onto the diving boards. This program is open to girls and boys who at least are in fifth grade. There is a minimum swimming requirement to join the diving team. High school girls and boys can participate outside their high school season.

For more information, send e-mail to CASHAquatics@comcast.net

Volleyball

Tryouts: F.O.C.U.S. Sports, Inc. will hold volleyball club tryouts on Saturday for boys and girls at the Elk Grove Park District, 1000 Wellington Ave., Elk Grove (Main Gym, Courts 1-3).

• 15U, 16U, 17U/18U (Girls only) teams: Registration, 1 to 1:30 p.m.; tryouts, 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.; qualifying players meeting, 5:30 to 6 p.m.

The makeup date is Sunday at the following times.

• All Levels (12U-14U (Boys/Girls), 15U-17U/18U (Girls only) teams: Registration, 1 to 1:30 p.m.; tryouts, 1:30 to 5:30 p.m., qualifying players meeting, 5:30 to 6 p.m.

For players who qualify for a team, there will be a parent, players and coaches meeting. Also, an initial down payment of $125 will be required. Anyone with questions, contact Dominic C. DiSilvio, Director of Volleyball at (847) 956-0612 or send e-mail dcdf ocusports@comcast.net or visit the Web site at www.focussports.org.

Tryouts: The Sports Academy-Northwest at 355 Hastings Drive, Buffalo Grove will hold tryouts for the girls 2007-08 volleyball season at the following times.

• 13- and 14-year-olds (middle school) -- 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday.

• 15-year-olds (freshmen) -- 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday.

• 16-year-olds (sophomores) -- 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday.

• 17-year-olds (juniors) -- 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday.

• 18-year-olds (seniors) -- 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday.

There will be a parent meeting for all age groups from 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 14.

The age definitions are:

• 18-year-olds -- Seniors born on or after Sept. 1, 1989 and a high school student during some part of the academic year.

• 17-year-olds -- Juniors born on or after Sept. 1 1990.

• 16-year-olds -- Sophomores born on or after Sept. 1, 1991.

• 15-year-olds -- Freshmen born on or after Sept. 1, 1992.

• 13- and 14- year-olds -- Middle school, seventh-graders born on or after Sept. 1, 1994, and eighth-graders born on or after Sept. 1, 1993.

Both the TSA tryout registration/waiver, and the USAV tryout waiver and release must be completed by parent/guardian before tryouts. There is a one-time fee of $30 for all tryouts with cash or check payable to TSA.

For more information about TSA Club volleyball tryouts and the 2008 TSA Team USA travel program, call (847) 279-3934 or visit www.tsanorthwest.com.

Tryouts: Sky High Girls Volleyball tryouts will be held at the following times and locations.

• 15's -- 2nd tryout, 9 to 11 a.m. Sunday; final tryout, 9 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 11 at Sky High Athletic Center, Crystal Lake

• 16's -- 2nd tryout, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, final tryout, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Nov. 11 at at Sky High Athletic Center, Crystal Lake.

• 16-/15's -- 2nd tryout, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday; final tryout, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Nov. 11 at Prairie Stone Sports & Wellness Center, Hoffman Estates.

• 18/17's -- 2nd tryout, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Sunday; final tryout, 3 to 4:30 p.m., Nov. 11 at Prairie Stone Sports & Wellness Center, Hoffman Estates.

• Note -- The 18/17 regional tryout will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Sky High Athletic Center, Crystal Lake.

Sky High recommends registering at skyhighvolleyball.org.

Parent meetings will be conducted in Crystal Lake and Hoffman Estates during all tryouts. For more information, call Sky High at (815) 356-0006.