Lake Co. 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.
April 4
Soccer for Tots: Register by Saturday, April 4, for program, 8:45-9:15 a.m. for 2-year-olds; 9:30-10 a.m., 10:15-10:45 a.m. or 11-11:30 a.m. for ages 3-4, Saturdays, April 18 to May 23, Alleghany Park, Alleghany Road between Route 120 and Peterson Road, Grayslake. The basics of soccer, for boys and girls. Cost is $36 for Grayslake residents, $45 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.
T-Ball for Tots: Register by Saturday, April 4, for program on Saturday mornings, from April 18-May 23, at Meadowview Park, Grayslake. The fundamentals of base running, fielding, throwing and batting will be taught in this class. Parent involvement is encouraged. Players should bring a baseball glove. For boys and girls ages 3-41/2. Cost is $36 for Grayslake residents, and $45 for nonresidents. For details, call (847) 223-7529.
Cheerleading and Poms: Kindergarten students meet at 4:15 p.m., kindergarten through first grade meet at 5:15 p.m., grades 1-3 meet at 6:15 p.m. Mondays, April 6-June 1 at the Deerpath Center, 8 Greenvale Road, Vernon Hills. Girls can learn cheers and a pompon routine, featuring a demonstration in front of family and friends. Poms are provided. $62 for Vernon Hills residents, $78 for nonresidents. Call (847) 996-6933 or visit vhparkdistrict.org.
Judo Junior Program: 6:30 p.m. Mondays, April 6-May 25 or Thursdays, April 9-May 28, Cohen's Judo Club, 108 Terrace Dr., Mundelein. Children ages 4-11 learn from former Olympians, Olympic coaches and current and former elite athletes. $165 for Vernon Hills residents, $20678 for nonresidents. Call (847) 996-6933 or visit vhparkdistrict.org.
April 6
Palatine Ladies 9-Hole Golf League spring meeting: 7 p.m. Monday, April 6, Palatine Hills Golf Course, 512 W. Northwest Highway, Palatine. Tee time is 7:15-8:27 a.m. on Mondays from April 27-Aug. 17. $45. For information, golfchat.org or call Nancy, (847) 577-7204.
April 11
2009 Easter Celebration Shootout: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, April 11, Lake Barrington Field House, Lake Barrington and Harper College, Palatine. For information, call Northwest Youth Sports Association, (847) 963-9600 or nwyouthsports@gmail.com.
April 18
Cheerleading and Football Registration: 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18, The Round Lake Area Park District Sports Center, 2004 Municipal Way, Round Lake Beach. The Spartans Cheerleading and Football offers its programs to students in kindergarten through eighth grade. No prior experience is necessary. For information, e-mail info@rlspartans.org or call (847) 622-5437. Visit rlspartans.org.
Spring Training Day at Drive Performance: Saturday, April 18, Heritage Park, 222 S. Wold Road, Wheeling. Drive Performance certified instructors will train you like a major leaguer. $65-$75. (847) 229-100-, ext. 0 or drive-performance.com.
Ongoing
Table Tennis Club: 6-9 p.m. Fridays and, beginning March 31, 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Sullivan Community Center, 635 N. Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills. Drop-in table tennis for all ages and skill levels. Paddles and balls will be provided. No membership is required. The fee is $5 per evening. Call the Vernon Hills Park District at (847) 996-6800.
Women's open basketball: 7:30-8:45 p.m. Wednesday evenings, Hunt Club Park Community Center, 920 N. Hunt Club Road, Gurnee. The Gurnee Park District offers recreational basketball for women and high school girls. For details, visit gurneeparkdistrict.com.
Women's Volleyball: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Mondays, Hunt Club Park Community Center, 920 N. Hunt Club Road, Gurnee. The Gurnee Park District offers recreational volleyball for women ages 19 and older. For details or to register, visit gurneeparkdistrict.com.
Adult open basketball: 6:45-8:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Woodland Middle School, 7000 Washington St., Gurnee. The Gurnee Park District offers an adult open basketball program for ages 30 and up. The nightly fee is $5. For up-to-date schedules, visit gurneeparkdistrict.com or call (847) 623-7788.
Men's 25+ Open Gym: 7 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday year round at the Lindenhurst Park District gym, 2200 East Grass Lake Road. Men's 25 and Over Open Gym. Fee is paid at the door. Bring proper ID to confirm residency and age. For details, call (847) 356-6011 or visit lindenhurstparks.org.