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Chess Tournament: Register as soon as possible for the 10 a.m. June 7 Chess tournament being held at 1331 N. Rand Road, Palatine. Five rounds, no elimination. $25 before May 20; $30 after. Limited to first 70 participants. Advance registration only. For information, (312) 375-7475 or (847) 382-5410 or www.shulmanchess.com.

District 54 track meet: Opening ceremonies 10 a.m. today, on the track behind Eisenhower Junior High School, 800 W. Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates. Partners Club and Youth Athletes compete in track and field events. Events take place until 12:30 p.m., followed by lunch for all athletes, their parents and volunteers. For information, on Young Athletes, call Jennifer (630) 942-5612. For District 54 Special Olympics and Young Athletes program, call (847) 357-5211.

Girls travel team soccer tryouts: 2-3 p.m. Saturday and 5:30-6:30 p.m. Monday; Prospect High School, 801 W. Kensington Road, Mount Prospect. American Soccer Club's 2008 travel team tryout for girls aged U-15 through U-19 Call JP Karlov, (847) 870-8363.

Barrington Baseball Palomino League team tryouts: 8:30-10:30 a.m. Sunday, Ron Beese Field South, 50 Rotary Drive, Barrington; and 4:30-6 p.m. Monday, Langendorf Park Pony field, 235 Lions Drive Barrington. The Palomino League is made up of 20 teams from the Northwest township baseball associations. Ages are 18 to 29. Play is comparable to college level baseball. Practices begin May 25; game season begins June 1. There is a per player fee when selected for team. All uniforms, equipment, and league fees are included. Interested players should e-mail Barrington team manager Mark Sullivan at mark_esm@hotmail.com with a brief bio and positions played.

Group Run/Track Interval workout: 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays, at the track, Colfax and Fremont streets, Palatine. Track interval workout designed by Elite Athletic Development's head performance coach. Ideal for those training for their first 5K, 20th triathlon or simply looking to change up their routine. Free. (847) 394-8110.

Upcoming

Adult/Junior Scramble: 10 a.m. first tee time May 24, Walnut Greens Golf Course, 1150 N. Walnut Lane, Schaumburg. Adult pairs with an experienced junior golfer between 8-17 years of age. Prizes, contests. Registration $20 per team. www.parkfun.com or (847) 490-7878.

Bartlett soccer tryouts: Pre-registration required before May 27 for the June 1-3 tryouts at Jensen Pavilion at Apple Orchard Field #3 and #4, Bartlett Community Center, 700 South Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Soccer tryouts for boys and girls U8-U14 teams, ages 7-14 and boys U15-U19 teams, ages 15-19. For age brackets date and times visit BTSC.net or e-mail tryouts@btsc.net.

Schaumburg soccer registration: 7-9 p.m. May 27, Frost Junior High School, 320 Wise Road, Schaumburg. Schaumburg Athletic Association Recreational soccer registration for 2008-2009 soccer season. Boys and girls grades 1-8. $125 per player, uniform included. Saa-onluine.org. or (847) 352-7422, ext. 5.

Run to Alexian Field 5K: 5:45 a.m. check-in; 7 a.m. race June 1, Alexian Field Metra parking lot, 2000 S. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. Pre-race breakfast at 6:45 a.m. Race ends inside the Schaumburg Flyers' Alexian Field. Awards, T-shirts. $17 before May 23; $10 day of race. www.parkfun.com or (847) 490-7015.

Mutual of Omaha Breakout! Swim Clinic: 8 a.m.-noon June 28, Birchwood Pool, 435 W. Illinois Ave., Palatine. Sponsored by the Palatine Park District, the in-water stoke technique clinic features five-time Olympic medalist Josh Davis. $50 for Palatine Swim Team members; $60 for nonmembers. $65 after June 1. To register, contact Dan at danandkathyplus4@aol.com.

Clearbrook Women's Classic Golf Event: 9 a.m. June 4, Makray Memorial Golf Club, 1010 S. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Benefits children and adults with disabilities. $250 per golfer. Brynn, (847) 385-5009 or bkordik@clearbrook.org.

ETERRA X-Country Trail Run: 8 a.m. June 7, Deer Grove West Forest Preserve, Palatine. Five-mile adventure run through the forest preserve. $30. To register, visit www.chicagotrailseries.com. For information, call Scott Bush at (847) 202-9195.

GiGi's Playhouse 5K Fun Run/Walk: Registration 7:30-8:30 a.m. Village Green at Prairie Stone, 5336 Prairie Stone Parkway Hoffman Estates. Benefits GiGi's Playhouse free literacy and educational programs. Includes 5K Fun Run, 1-mile inspirational walk, and the Dash for Down Syndrome. For information or to register, (847) 885-PLAY or www.gigisplayhouse.com.

Palatine Feeder Basketball: Palatine Junior Pirated Girls Basketball 2008 Summer camps will be held for girls entering grades four-eight at Palatine High School, East gym. Camp 1: Daily 3:30-5:30 p.m. June 9 - June 20; cost: $50 or $8 per daily session. Camp 2: Thursdays, June 12 - July 24, 7-9 p.m. Cost: $30 or $8 per individual session. Camps lead by coaches from the Palatine Feeder program. To register send e-mail to Shelly Mayer at msmayer1345@sbcglobal.net

Palatine Jr. Pirates participate in the Northern Illinois Girls Feeder Basketball Association. phsfeeder.com/girls.

Clearbrook Guardians/PAL program golf outing: 11 a.m. June 10; Old Orchard Country Club, 700 W. Rand Road, Mount Prospect. Lunch, dinner, raffle, golf, auctions, more. $195 per golfer; $75 dinner only. Benefits children and adults with disabilities. Sponsorships available. (847) 385-5305 or clearbrookguardian@sbcglobal.net.

Adult self-defense workshop: June 14, Prairie Stone Sports and Wellness Center, Hoffman Estates. Covers quick and effective self-defense including holds, grabs and strikes. Hosted by Barrington Marital Arts and taught by self defense expert Master S. Morris Lawson. $79 for residents; $84 for non-residents. To register, (847) 285-5400. For questions, (847) 382-9599.

All-Star Sunday: June 22, Sharon 2 and Hauserman Parks, Sharon Road, just south of Schaumburg Road and just east of Braintree Drive. Schaumburg Athletic Association hosts All-Star Sunday which includes food, raffle prizes, silent auction, more. Proceeds benefit the association. For times and age brackets, visit www.saa-online.com.

Elgin Community College Foundation Golf Classic: 10:30 a.m. June 23, Elgin Country Club, 2575 Weld Road, Elgin. Golf, prizes, silent auction, lunch, dinner. $250 per golfer. Lunch only $25; dinner only, $60. Sponsorships available. Benefits scholarships. For information or to register, (847) 214-7377 or elgin.edu/eccfoundation.

Run for the Arts: 7:30 a.m. July 4, downtown Barrington. Sponsored by Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Health and Fitness Center. Includes a 5K and 10K run, and a 2K and 5K walk. Entry fee is $25 through June 26; $28 thereafter for the 5K/10K run. $15 for the 5K/2K walk. Proceeds support the Music Therapy program at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital. Entry forms available at Good Shepherd Hospital Health & Fitness Center, 1301 S. Barrington Road, Barrington, or by calling (847)-620-4589.