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.

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.

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.

July 13

Pee Wee Sports Camp: 8:45-11:45 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays July 13 to Aug. 7 or Tuesdays and Thursdays July 14 to Aug. 6, Woodview School, 340 N Alleghany Road, Grayslake. For children age 4 through kindergarten. Camp combines basketball, flag football, t-ball and other games. For information, call (847) 223-7529.

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.

Half-Day Sports Camp: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, July 13-24, or July 27 to Aug. 7, Grayslake Middle School, 440 Barron Blvd., Grayslake. For grades 1-5. Sports will include basketball, flag football, softball/baseball, dodgeball, fitness and more. Each camper must bring a snack and drink everyday, plus a swimsuit and towel. Fees are $95 for Grayslake residents, $119 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.

Full Day Sports Camp: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, July 13-24, or July 27 to Aug. 7, Grayslake Middle School, 440 Barron Blvd., Grayslake. For grades 1-5. Sports will include basketball, flag football, softball/baseball, dodgeball, swimming, fitness and more. Each camper must bring a sack lunch and drink, plus a swimsuit and towel. Fees are $765 for Grayslake residents, $344 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.

Summer Horse Camp: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, July 13-24, July 27 to Aug. 7, or Aug. 10-21. Ages 4-12 can learn an appreciation of horses while learning stable management. The cost is $375 per child per 2-week session. For details, call the Lindenhurst Park District, at (847) 356-6011.

July 18

Your personal safety workshop: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 18, Barrington Martial Arts, 123 Barrington Commons, Barrington. Hands on workshop covers anti-bullying tactics, anti-child abduction tactics plus personal protection tactics. Q & A session follows the workshop. For ages 7 and older. $25-$31. To register, call the Barrington Park District, (847) 381-0687. For information, call (847) 382-9599.

July 20

Shooting and Ballhandling Camp: Register by Monday, July 20 for program 9:15 -11:15 a.m. for grades 3-5, 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. for grades 6-8, Monday to Friday, Aug. 3-7, Frederick School, 595 Friederick Road, Grayslake. This basketball program concentrates on the breakdown of the shooting technique. $170 for Grayslake residents, $213 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.

Advanced Offense Camp: Register by Monday, July 20 for program 1:15-3:15 p.m. Monday to Friday, Aug. 3-7, Frederick School, 595 Friederick Road, Grayslake. In this basketball program for grades 6-8, players will be drilled in one-on-one, two-on-two and four-on-four situations. $170 for Grayslake residents, $213 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.

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 28

Youth Golf Lessons: 10-11 a.m. or 5-6 p.m. Tuesdays, July 28 to Aug. 11 (also available from 5-6 p.m. Thursdays), Antioch Golf Club, 40150 N. Route 59, Antioch. Learn putting, shipping, pitching, full swing, on course instruction, short game, irons and woods. For children ages 5-15. Call the Lindenhurst Park District, at (847) 356-6011.

Ongoing

Gurnee Youth Soccer Leagues: Registration is now underway for the Gurnee Park District's Youth Fall Soccer Leagues and will be accepted through July 31. Leagues are offered for boys and girls from kindergartners through eighth-graders. A variety of practice days and locations are available. Call (847) 623-7788 or visit gurneeparkdistrict.com

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.