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.
Buffalo Grove Fall Basketball League: Register during regular business hours through Sunday, July 12, at the Alcott Center, 530 Bernard Drive, Buffalo Grove, for the park district's fall basketball league lottery. No mail in or online registration accepted. Participants are required to complete a sports registration form at the Alcott Center and include full payment of $77. The required jersey is an additional $14. An optional undershirt can be purchased for $25. Parents that are interested in being head coaches should contact Greg Ney by Sept. 1. All head coaches are required to show proof of AED certification or attend a class that will be offered at the park district. Contact Greg Ney at (847) 850-2127 or gney@bgpkr.org.
Advanced Offensive Skills Camps: Register now for the Next Level Basketball Academy, 904 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, Advanced Offensive Skills Camps being held at the end of July for girl's and boy's third grade-high school. Also forming teams for boy's late summer/fall for third grade-high school. Call (847) 508-2721 or e-mail NLBA1@yahoo.com.
July 6
Comet Basketball clinics for girls: 8-11 a.m. grades 6-8; 1-4 p.m. grades three-five, Monday, July 6-Friday, July 10, St. Paul Lutheran School, 19 S. School St., Mount Prospect. $70. register with Eric Young at (847) 255-6733.
White Sox Baseball Training Center Camp: 1-4 p.m. Monday, July 6-Friday July 10, Community Park, 8 Bridges Drive, South Barrington. Ages 7-8 learn the fundamentals using fun skill games. $199-$205. Register at (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.
White Sox Advanced Camp: 1-4 p.m. Monday, July 6-Friday July 10, Community Park, 8 Bridges Drive, South Barrington. Ages 9-12 learn advanced hitting and throwing techniques, team play, base running, more. $199-$205. Register at (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.
Chicago Bulls Summer Camps: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Monday, July 6-Friday, July 10, Hanover Park Community Center. Rookie camp for ages 5-8; veterans camp for ages 9-12. $199. For information or to register, bullssoxacademy.com or (630) 752-9225.
White Sox Summer Camp: 1-4 p.m. Monday, July 6-Friday, July 10, Hanover Park District Field One. For ages 7-8. $199. register online at busslsoxacademy.com or call (630) 752-9225.
Youth football camp: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday, July 6-Friday, July 10, Alfred Campanelli YMCA, 300 W. Wise Road, Schaumburg. Professional educator and coaches will lead this Chicago Bears Youth Football Camp for ages 6-14. For information, (312) 226-7776 or bearscamps.com.
Pom camps: 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Monday, July 6-Thursday, July 23, Lions Park, 411 S. Maple St., Mount Prospect. Camp will help dances ages 9 and over develop and improve skills needed for pom dance teams. Class for ages 9-11 meets Mondays and Wednesdays; ages 12 and up meets Tuesdays and Thursdays. $55-$60. Visit mppd.org or visit any Mount Prospect Park District facility.
Swimming lessons: Monday, July 6-Thursday, July 16, Chippewa and Iroquois pools, Des Plaines. For information, costs and times, call (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.
White Sox Training camps: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Monday, July 6-Friday, July 10, Chippewa Park. Eighth Street, east of Drake, Des Plaines. Ages 7-8 learn throwing, hitting, bunting, fielding, base running and pitching. $199-$239. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.
White Sox Little Slugger Training camp: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Monday, July 6-Friday, July 10, Chippewa Park. Eighth Street, east of Drake, Des Plaines. Ages 5-6 are introduced to the game and learn the basics. $159-$169. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.
White Sox Travel Player Camp: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Monday, July 6-Friday, July 10, Chippewa Park. Eighth Street, east of Drake, Des Plaines. Ages 10-13 practice with emphasis on reading pitches, bunting for a base hit, advanced outfield play, more. $199-$239. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.
July 7
Junior Golf & Cross Train Day Camp: 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday-Friday, July 7-17, Golf Nation in Palatine Ages 8-12. This camp is run by professional Impact Golf Instructors. Call (847)-202-GOLF for more information. www.golfnation.us
July 11
IncrediBulls auditions: 9 a.m. Saturday, July 11, United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. The Chicago Bulls hots open auditions for the 2009-10 IncrediBulls team. Application forms at Bulls.com. (312) 455-4000.
July 12
Palatine Panthers equipment handout: Noon-4 p.m. Sunday, July 12, Community Center, Palatine. To pick up equipment after Sunday, July 12, a $50 fee will be assessed. For information, palatinepanthers.com.
July 13
Basketball camp: July 13-17, Park Place Recreation Center in Streamwood. World Class Basketball Association's Complete Player Basketball Camp open to all boys and girls in fourth-eighth grade, who are serious about the game of basketball and want to play high school basketball in the future. Visit the Park Place Recreation Center or contact the World Class Basketball Association via e-mail at coachkrauser@worldclassbasketball.org or (847) 879-6159.
Basketball camp: 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Monday, July 13-Thursday, July 23, East Leyden High School. For boys and girls in grades three-eight. $40. For information, (847) 451-3000.
Girls basketball camp: 6-8 p.m. Monday, July 13-Thursday, July 23, Palatine High School. Summer camp for girls entering grades five-eight. For informaiton or to register, e-mail palatinefeeder@yahoo.com.
Comet Basketball clinics for boys: 8-11 a.m. grades 6-8; 1-4 p.m. grades three-five, Monday, July 13-Friday, July 17, St. Paul Lutheran School, 19 S. School St., Mount Prospect. $70. register with Eric Young at (847) 255-6733.
July 18
Basketball tournament: July 18-19, Fenton High School in Bensenville and the Streamwood Community Center. Stars of Tomorrow Basketball Tournaments is a nonprofit company that runs basketball tournaments for boys and girls teams in fifth grade through high school. To participate in its 2009 Summer Championships contact tournamentdirector@starsoftomorrow.org or (815) 519-6042.
July 20
Lifeguard certification course: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, July 20-Friday, July 24, South Barrington Park District, 3 Tennis Club Lane, South Barrington. Prepare to become a lifeguard at this American Red Cross aquatic facility. Upon successful completion of the 40-hour course, the student will hold a current CPR for the Professional Rescuer card; a Life Guard/First Aid card and an AED card. Pickup the lifeguard book at the pool office before first day of class. $225-$245. (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.
July 25
Volleyball teams needed: Volleyball teams are needed for the 20th annual Spike for Kids Charity Volleyball Tournament being held Saturday, July 25-Sunday, July 26, at Maryville's Des Plaines campus. All ages and skill levels are welcome to participate. Contact Tom Corr at spikeforkids.com; call (847) 294-2864 or e-mail corrtom@hotmail.com.
Aug. 3
Lifeguard certification course: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, South Barrington Park District, 3 Tennis Club Lane, South Barrington. Prepare to become a lifeguard at this American Red Cross aquatic facility. Upon successful completion of the 40-hour course, the student will hold a current CPR for the Professional Rescuer card; a Life Guard/First Aid card and an AED card. Pickup the lifeguard book at the pool office before first day of class. $225-$2545. (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.
Aug. 10
Basketball camp: Aug. 10-14, Park Place Recreation Center, Streamwood. The World Class Basketball Association's Stars of Tomorrow Basketball Camp is open to all boys and girls in fourth-eighth grade who are serious about the game of basketball and want to play high school basketball in the future. For more information, visit the Park Place Recreation Center or contact the World Class Basketball Association via e-mail at coachkrauser@worldclassbasketball.org or at (847) 879-6159.
Aug. 12
Kenneth Young Center golf outing: 6:15-7:15 a.m. registration and breakfast Wednesday, Aug. 12, Bloomingdale Golf Club, 181 Glen Ellyn Rd, Bloomingdale. (630) 529.6232. Fee includes continental breakfast, green fees, golf carts, goody bag games, lunch buffet and more. Contact Fran Kirk at (847) 524.8800 ext. 103 or frank@kennethyoung.org.
Pinnacle Development Sports Camp: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday for one week. Eight sessions available. Includes inside outside sports activities, art and crafts, movies, more. (847) 844-1217 or pinnaclesportsdevelopment.com.
Baseball: Under 17U summer team looking for additional players. Team plays June-July in the Fox Valley area and Chicago suburbs. For freshman and sophomore players looking to extend spring season. Coached by former Division 1 pitcher. For more information, e-mail chicago.baseball@yahoo.com.
Travel basketball: The World Class Basketball Association is scheduling evaluations for its 2009 Summer AAU Travel Basketball program. Summer teams for 11U-13U levels will play in June and July; 14U-17U teams play in July and August. Visit worldclassbasketball.org or contact Dan Krauser at coachkrauser@worldclassbasketball.org or (847) 879-6159.
Northridge Prep summer camps: 8320 Ballard Road, Niles. Basketball camps, for boys entering grades four-nine, will focus on developing shooting and offensive skills. Includes individualized and group instruction and age-appropriate competition opportunities. Contact coach Rey at (847) 375-6725 or wrey@northridgeprep.org.
Palatine Panthers registration: The Palatine Amateur Football Association, an organized, full-contact, youth travel football program, is accepting registration for its 2009 Season. Registration is open to children ages 8-14. Teams are based on age, weight and experience. For information, palatinepanthers.com.
Midwest Bass Busters: Bass fishing club is looking for new members at any experience level. No boat is necessary. Monthly meetings are held at The Where Else Lounge, Higgins Road and Lively Blvd., in Elk Grove Village. The club fishes one weekend a month from April-October. Call Len (847) 870-7070.
PAFA Cheerleading & Flags registration: PAFA Cheerleading is for girls in grades two-eight; PAFA Flag Squad is for all girls in grades sixth-eight. Games begin in late August, practices are weekly, games are each weekend through mid November. For information, (847) 259-4334.
Alligator Aquatic's Swim Team registration: 5:30-7 p.m. Monday, March 16, St. Viator High School, 1213 E. Oakton St., Arlington Heights. Registration for the 2009 Long Course season open to swimmers ages 5 and up. For information, alligatoraquatics.org. or call (847) 749-490.
The Ducks: Registration is now in progress for the Des Plaines Park District Summer Recreation Swim Team, The Ducks. Semi-competitive team allows those with little or no team experience to learn the strokes of competitive swimming. Daily practice session from 5-7 p.m. at Chippewa Pool, Des Plaines. $155-$194. Heather, (847) 803-4653, ext. 25 or desplainesparks.org.