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.
May 1
Auction and Golf Outing: 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 1, Antioch Golf Club, 40150 N Route 59, Antioch. The Emmons School PTO Annual Auction and Golf Outing. Golf packages start at $70 for a single golfer and go up to $400 for a foursome. The dinner and auction combo is $25. The auction itself is $10. The dinner and silent auction will begin at 5:30 p.m., and the live auction at 7 p.m. Proceeds will allow the school to make upgrades to its kitchen and science labs and buy new printers for the computer lab. For information, call Kim England, at (847) 838-2533. Emmons School is at 24226 W. Beach Grove Road, Antioch.
May 3
Cheerleading Tryouts: 4 p.m. Sunday, May 3, Gym Spot, 915 Tower Road, Mundelein. ACE Athletics Cheerleading Club holds tryouts for the 2009-2010 season. Open to girls and boys ages 4-18. There are squads for all abilities and age levels including tiny, mini, youth, junior, senior, special needs and a high school coed team. There are also spots open for high school graduates. For information, call (847) 800-1496 or visit aceallstar.com.
Special Olympics Illinois Area 18 Spring Games: 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, May 3, Prospect High School, 801 W. Kensington Road, Mount Prospect. Celebrates the abilities of Special Olympics athletes in track and field events. (847) 392-2848.
May 5
Titans Cheerleading: Open gym sessions 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesdays May 5 and 12; official team placement Thursday May 14 (time TBA), and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday May 16, Lake Zurich Gymnastics Training Center at 405 Enterprise Parkway in Lake Zurich. The CCA Titans invite all girls entering kindergarten through 12th grade to join their all-star cheerleading teams for the next season. For information, call (847) 438-1894 or e-mail chicagolandcheer@msn.com. Visit ccatitans.com.
May 7
White Sox outing: 4:45 p.m. bus departs Thursday, May 7, from St. Theresa parking lot to Cellular Field, Chicago. The Knights of Columbus and St. Theresa in Palatine host an outing to see the Chicago White Sox take on Detroit. Lower deck box seats. All welcome, limited seating. $40 per person. Mary or Lou Kittler at (847) 991-1562.
Golf 101: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays beginning May 7 for four weeks, Golf Nation, Palatine. Taught at Golf Nation by Todd Sones Impact Golf School (847) 202 GOLF.
May 9
2009 Respect Mom Shootout: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 9, Lake Barrington Field House, Lake Barrington and Harper College, Palatine. For information, call Northwest Youth Sports Association, (847) 963-9600 or nwyouthsports@gmail.com
May 11
Spring Sports Program: Monday, May 11, through Monday, May 15. The Village of Fox Lake is accepting applications for its Spring Sports Program. The program is offers soccer, t-ball/baseball, mini-Olympics, family Olympics, volleyball and golf. The cost is $45 per child per sport. Registration is required. For information, call (847) 587-3944 or visit www.foxlake.org.
May 16
Boating Safety Education: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 16, Fox Lake Community Center, 23 South St., Fox Lake. The Village of Fox Lake Parks and Recreation Department and the Coast Guard Auxiliary of the State of Illinois is offering Boating Safety Education Classes. The cost is $40 per person. Ages 12 and older can attend. For information, call (847) 587-3944 or visit www.foxlake.org.
Ongoing
Volleyball open gym: 6-9 p.m. Sundays and Tuesdays through June 6, Sports Academy Northwest, 355 Hastings Drive, Buffalo Grove. For student athletes and adults interested in pickup volleyball recreation. $10. (847) 279-3934.
Table Tennis Club: 6-9 p.m. Fridays and 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.