Neighbor Sports
Baseball
Youth competition: Roselle Rampage will host a free Aquafina Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run Competition for area youth from 4 to 6:30 p.m. May 4 at Alexian Field, home of the Schaumburg Flyers.
The program provides youngsters with an opportunity to compete, free of charge, in baseball skills.
Competitors are divided into four divisions: ages 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 and 13-14. Players will get a chance to advance through four levels of competition, including team championships at major league ballparks and the national finals at the 2008 MLB All-Star Game.
The individual pitching, hitting and running champions, along with the all-around champion in each age group at the local competition will advance to the sectional.
All participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate and fill out a registration/waiver form.
For more information or to register, contact Dan Lombardo at Rampage-PHR@comcast.net or visit eteamz.com/rosellerampage.
Football
Summer camps: Chicago Bears Youth Football Camps will be offered in June and July. The non-contact day camps are for players ages 6-14. Players will be taught athletic, football and life skills. The camp will be taught by professional educators, along with former Chicago Bears Mickey Pruitt, Kris Haines and Wendell Davis.
Dates and times of local camps include:
• June 16 to 20 -- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Alphonsus Church, 411 Wheeling Road, Prospect Heights.
• June 23 to 27 -- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Barbara Rose School, 61 W. Penny Road, Barrington.
• June 23 to 27 -- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Deerpath Middle School, 95 W. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest.
• July 7 to 11 -- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Campanelli YMCA, 300 W. Wise Road, Schaumburg.
• July 14 to 18 -- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Poe School, 2800 N. Highland Ave., Arlington Heights.
• July 14 to 18 -- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Laura B. Sprague School, 2425 Riverwoods Drive, Lincolnshire.
• July 21 to 25 -- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Barbara Rose School, 61 W. Penny Road, Barrington.
• July 21 to 25 -- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Highland School, 310 W. Rockland Road, Libertyville.
First-aid trained staff and an athletic trainer will be on hand at all camps.
For more information, contact the camps headquarters at (312) 226-7776 or visit the Web site at prosportsexperience.com/bears/.
Golf
Ladies league: The Palatine Ladies 9-Hole Golf League will play on Mondays, with tee times from 7:15 to 8:27 a.m. April 28 to Aug. 18. Annual fee, $45, and greens fees are paid weekly to the course. An established handicap is not required. For more information about the league, visit golfchat.org or call Nancy Boborci at (847) 577-7204.
Registration: The Junior Golf Academy is accepting registration for Todd Sones Impact Golf Junior Academy at Golf Nation, 399 N. Quentin Road, Palatine. Two age group levels are offered:
• Future Level (8-12) -- Session 1 (After School Program) 4:30 to 6 p.m. April 30, May 7 and 14; Session 2, 1:30 to 3 p.m. June 11, 18 and 25; and Session 3, 1:30 to 3 p.m. July 9, 16 and 23.
• Players Level (13-16) -- Session 1 (After School Program, 4:30 to 6 p.m. May 2, 9 and 16; Session 2, 3:15 to 4:45 p.m. June 11, 18 and 25; and Session 3, 3:15 to 4:45 July 9, 16 and 23.
The minimum class size is six students with a maximum of 14. Non-member fees are $100 per session. Golf Nation members or members' children are $95 per session.
For information call (847) 202-GOLF, e-mail Tim Wuhrman at twuh rman@golfnation.us or visit www.golfnation.us.
Mixed golf league: The Monday twilight mixed "fun golf" league seeks players. The league plays at Old Orchard Country Club, May through August, with tee times starting at 4:15 p.m. Weekly play is not mandatory, and discounted greens fees are available for Prospect Heights nonresidents. There will be contests each week, and an annual tournament in September at another course with cash prizes.
For more information, contact Len Digate, (847) 870-7070 or by e-mail at ltd_financial@wideopenwest.com.
Ladies league: The Twilighters of Rob Roy Golf Course in Prospect Heights seeks players to join its Monday afternoon league. Play runs Monday through Aug. 25. Tee times start at 3:50 p.m. and end at 4:22 p.m.
For more information, call Dyan Kintzler at (847) 818-0249 or send e-mail to d.kintzler@comcast.net.
Senior golfers: Palatine Hills Golf Association offers golf groups for men and women to plays every Thursday, as well as Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. The Golf Enjoyed More program gives senior members, who might not play like they used to, a way to compete favorably in all sanctioned events played at Palatine Hills. Senior members can also compete with younger players. To review the member package, visit phgagolf.com.
The organization also offers several holiday and traveling events per year. The Tuesday group of retired members seeks new members. The group travels to play area courses. For more information, call Palatine Hills Golf Association at (847) 358-3506.
Members wanted: The Palatine Hills Golf Association seeks new members to play on Thursday, Saturday or Sunday. Part-time substitutes and full-time members are welcome. For more information, visit phgagolf.com.
Women's league: The Smiler's Women's 9-Hole Golf League seeks new members and substitutes. The league plays at Arlington Lakes Golf Course Thursdays teeing off from 7:45 to 8:07 a.m. through Sept. 4. Golfers are of all skill levels. For more information about joining, call Donna Rosko at (847) 895-7295.
Hockey
Youth camp: West Meadows Rink in Rolling Meadows will host a Chicago Blackhawks Youth Hockey Dream Camp from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. July 14 through July 18 for boys and girls ages 6-14. Dream Camps provide comprehensive hockey instruction and fitness training.
For more information on schedule, curriculum or to register, call (312) 226-0002 or visit BlackhawksCamps.com.
Soccer
Holiday tournament: Grove United Soccer Association, a non-for-profit organization, will hold its annual soccer tournament May 23-26 at Willow Stream Park. The association wants to raise money for scholarships to give less fortunate kids an opportunity to play soccer at a competitive level.
For more information, send e-mail addressed to Joel at manning824@aol.com or Dayna addressed to dlucas@ameritech.net. For more on the tournament, scholarship programs or sponsorship, visit the Web site at www.groveunited soccer.com.
Tennis
Summer leagues: Celeste Pregracke of the Court Aces will run summer tennis leagues for singles leagues featuring a flexible schedule and games can be played anytime during the week. The doubles will play at a set time Wednesdays or Thursdays at HeatherRidge depending on the level of play. Partners are provided or bring your own. Play runs May to August. A party and round robin will end the season. The entry deadline is May 1. For more information, call Celeste at (847) 662-5038.