Neighbor sports

Tryouts and clinics for community sports groups, plus sporting events and tournaments, skate competitions, public appearances by sports stars in the area, autograph signings, sports conventions, etc. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.

Drop-in volleyball: 6-7:45 p.m. for ages 13-17; 8-10 p.m. for ages 18 and older, Sundays through Dec. 21, Schaumburg Sport Center, 1141 W. Irving Park Road. $4 for residents; $6 nonresidents. (847) 891-1266.

Dec. 5

2008 Basketball Holiday Madness Shootout: Saturday, Dec. 20: Seventh grade girls: 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; seventh grade boys: 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m.; eighth grade girls: 3, 5 and 7 p.m.; eighth grade boys: 4, 6 and 8 p.m., Lake Barrington Field House, 28156 W. North Pointe Parkway, Lake Barrington. Fifth grade girls: 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; fifth grade boys: 10 a.m. noon and 2 p.m.; sixth grade girls: 3, 5, and 7 p.m.; sixth grade boys: 4, 6, and 8 p.m. Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. $225 per team. Registration deadline, Friday, Dec. 5. (847) 707-2537 or nwyouthsports@gmail.com

Midwest Invitational Basketball Gold and Silver divisions: 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2; 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, Schaumburg Sport Complex, 1141 W. Irving Park Road, Schaumburg. Girls grades fifth-eight; boys grades four-eight. $350 per team. Registration deadline, Friday, Dec. 5. (847) 707-2537 or nwsa@comcast.net.

Dec. 6

5K Chilly Chili Race: 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, Schaumburg Golf Club. 5k run and warm up after with a chili lunch. $29-$32. Race entry forms are available at Schaumburg Park District facilities; online at parkfun.com or by calling (847) 490-7020.

Rolling Meadows Junior Mustang Tryouts: Saturday, Dec. 6 and Sunday, Dec. 7; Rolling Meadows High School, 1801 Central, Rolling Meadows. Open to fifth through eighth grade boys and girls. For specific times for each age group, call (847) 670-8933 or (630) 971-2294.

Hersey Feeder Basketball Tryouts: Saturday, Dec. 6 and Sunday, Dec. 7; John Hersey High School Field House, 1900 E. Thomas, Arlington Heights. Open to boys in sixth, seventh and eighth grades. Dec. 6 tryouts will be 1:15-2:45 p.m. for sixth grade, 3-4:45 p.m. for seventh and 5-6:45 p.m. for eighth. Dec. 7 tryouts will be for all levels 3:15-5:15 p.m. Important to make both sessions. Call (847) 253-9758 or e-mail juniorhuskies@gmail.com

Dec. 7

Girls U-12 Phantoms Softball tryouts: Noon, Sunday, Dec. 7; Wheeling High School Fieldhouse, 900 S. Elmhurst Road, Wheeling. Enter through Door 25. Prospect Heights/Wheeling Phantoms seeks a few dedicated players. Residency is not required. Player's birth date must be January 1, 1996 or after. Contact Coach Mike Helminski for more information. (847) 632-0950

Dec. 10

Wolves player visit: 7-8 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 10, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. A Chicago Wolves Hockey player will share his experience on the ice and discuss the importance of reading. One audience member will get to put on a Chicago Wolves jersey. Part of the library's "Read to Succeed" program. For information, call (847) 459-4100.

Dec. 11

Boys basketball finals: Games at 3:15 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 5:45 p.m. and 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, Keller Junior High School gym, 820 Bode Road, Schaumburg. Seventh and eighth grade boys basketball finals. Dan, (847) 357-5500.

Dec. 12

Winter Break Bags Blast Tournament: 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, Clauss Recreation Center, 555 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Roselle. Double elimination bags tournament, pro and rec divisions, lunch, prizes, trophies, more. Registration deadline is Dec. 12. Call Vic at (630) 894-4200, ext. 234.

Kate Conlon Basketball Tournament: Dec. 12-13; Forest View Educational Center 2121 South Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. Championship games Dec. 14 at St. Raymond School, 301 South Ioka, Mount Prospect. St. Raymond Athletic Association hosts the annual eighth grade girls tournament. Includes a three point contest, food from local restaurants and raffles. For specific game times visit saintraymondsaints.com.

Dec. 13

Martial arts demonstration: 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, Campanelli YMCA, 300 W. Wise Road, Schaumburg. Featuring Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu. For ages 16-adult. Call Sheila at (847) 891-9622 for information.

Dec. 20

YMCA Basketball Camp: 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, Campanelli YMCA, 300 W. Wise Road, Schaumburg. Open to children in grades one-eight. Drills to improve rebounding techniques, shooting skills, dribbling stance and posture, defensive techniques. $15-$30. Register online at campanelliymca.org or call Ryan or Sheila at (847) 891-9622.

Holiday Hoop Fest: 1-4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 20; Northridge Preparatory School in Niles. Open to boys in grades five through eight. One-hour basketball skills clinic; 3-point, free throw, hot spots shooting contests and double elimination 3-on-3 tournament. Admission is free. Pre-register at phunt@northridgeprep.org or visit northridgeprep.org.

Dec. 22

Schaumburg Showdown Soccer Tournament: Saturday, Dec. 27 and Sunday, Dec. 28, Schaumburg Park District Sport Center,1141 W. Irving Park Road. Three-on-three indoor soccer tournament. Multiple divisions based on age, gender and skill levels. Age ranges U10-U14. Register in person before Monday, Dec. 22, at the Sport Center. ((847) 490-7020 or parkfun.com.

Chicago Storm Lil' Kickers Holiday Camps: 1-4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22-Tuesday, Dec. 30 for ages 3-16 years. Camps include Lil' Kickers Camp for ages 3-6; Chicago Storm Holiday Camp for ages 7-16; and Chicago Storm Striker/Keeper Camp for ages 10-16. Cost vary, register at ChicagoSportsZone.com. (708) 410-1301.

Holiday Hoops: Dec. 22 and 23; Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 Thacker St., Des Plaines. Holiday Hoops basketball clinic for boys and girls grades four through eight. Grades four and five meet 9-10:30 a.m. and grades six through eight meet 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Residents: $40, nonresidents, $48. For details, or to register, call (847) 391-5711 or visit desplainesparks.org

Dec. 29

Fremd Volleyball Camp: 1-3 p.m. Monday Dec. 29 and Tuesday, Dec. 30, North Park Gym, 300 N. Highland Road, Inverness. Led by Curt Pinley, Fremd High School varsity volleyball coach. Improve your skills or learn to play. $62-$65. (847) 934-6300.

All sports and dodgeball camp: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 29 and Tuesday, Dec. 30, North Park Gym, 300 N. Highland Road, Inverness. For grades one-five. $32-$35. (847) 934-6300.

March 23

Palatine Celtic Soccer winter indoor camp: March 23-27, Birchwood Gym, Palatine. For ages 6-13. Camp will concentrate on a foundation of footwork skills geared toward both beginning and experienced players with an emphasis on ball mastery. For times, fees and information, visit palatinecelticsc.com.

The Athletic Barn: The Athletic Barn is now open to rent for local baseball/softball and basketball teams. Offers 10,000 square feet of gym space, two batting cages, two pitchers mounds and two basketball courts. Hosts team practices and training sessions. Rental space available. Call (847) 290-1330 or e-mail trevor@athleticbarnchicago.com

Kane County Phantoms 17U baseball: The Kane County Phantoms 17U baseball team is seeking a few additional players for the 2009 season. The Phantoms play in local, state and out of state tournaments on weekends after the high school spring season is completed. If you are interested in a tryout or information, call Ernie Colombe at (630) 664-2223 or e0mail e.colombe@mchsi.com.

World Class Basketball Association: The World Class Basketball Association is looking for players for the 2008-09 Winter AAU/travel basketball season. Players in fifth-eighth grade, who are serious about the game of basketball and have a desire to play high school basketball in the future, are being sought. For information visit worldclassbasketball.org or call Dan, (847) 529-9392 or coachkrauser@worldclassbasketball.org.

Substitute bowlers needed: The Wednesday Senior Men's Bowling League seeks seniors age 55 and older interested in bowling as a substitute when regular teams are missing bowlers. The league bowls at 12:15 p.m. Wednesdays at Elk Grove Bowl, Higgins and Arlington Heights roads. Cost is minimal. League luncheon and prize awards at the end of the season. Call Bill Piscitello, (847) 439-4386 or e-mail wpiscitello@aol.com.

FSC Aquatics teams open registration: Open registration is being held for the FSC Aquatics swim, diving and polo team. No tryouts required, all welcome. Must live within the District 211 high school boundaries. Practices are held at Palatine High School. Program fee is $300-$375. For information, call Ed at (815) 788-5156 or Mauro at (847) 345-8667.

SAA Travel Baseball: The 13U Schaumburg Flyers Blue is looking for several "A" level baseball players to complete its roster. Residency not required. Call Bill Grzelak for tryout information. (847) 584-4556.

Basketball tournaments: There is a new basketball tournament organization that has various tournaments for boys and girls teams fifth grade through senior high school. The tournament directors have over 60 years of tournament running experience between them and include a former college coach and current high school varsity coach. To obtain information including a complete tournament listing, visit worldclasstournaments.com or call (847) 594-4040.