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. Deadline is two weeks before event date.
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.
Spring Fling Scramble: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 11, Village Green Golf Course, 2501 N. Midlothian Mundelein. Four-person scramble golf event. The $40-per-person fee includes 18 holes of golf; a cart; a hot dog, chili and chips buffet; and prizes. To reserve a spot, call (847) 566-7373, or visit villagegreencc.com.
April 14
T-Ball: 5:30-6:30 p. m. for ages 3-5, 6:30-7:30 p.m. for ages 6-9, Tuesdays, April 14 to May 19, Kildeer Countryside School, 3100 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. The basics will be covered, including fielding, catching and batting. Balls and bats are provided; bring a glove. Cost is $77. For information, call (847) 438-4743 or visit longgroveparkdistrict.com.
April 15
Soccer clinic: 5:30-6:30 p.m. for ages 3-5, 6:30-7:30 p.m. for ages 6-9, Wednesdays, April 15 to May 20, Kildeer Countryside School, 3100 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. All necessary skills will be covered; passing, shooting and teamwork will be priorities. Bring a soccer ball; shin guards are optional. Cost is $77. For information, call (847) 438-4743 or visit longgroveparkdistrict.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. Tuesdays and Fridays, 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.