Northwest suburban 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.

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 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.

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

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.

Flag Football Camp: 9 a.m.-noon Monday, July 20-Friday, July 24, Algonquin Middle School, Des Plaines. Ages 6-14 learn fundamentals and skills. $122-$183. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.

GolfTEC Junior Golf Camp: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, July 20-Friday July 24, Golf Center Des Plaines, 353 N. River Road. For boy and girls ages 6-13. Instruction includes full swing, chipping, putting, rules and etiquette. $350 per person. (847) 299-5431 or desplainesparks.org.

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.

July 27

Chicago Fire Summer Soccer Camps: 5-8 p.m. Monday, July 27-Friday, July 31, Prairie Lake Park, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. Camps include developmental for ages 8-11 and advanced for ages 12-14. $135-$233. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.

Sailing Camps: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. basic; 1-4 p.m. advanced Monday, July 27-Friday July 31, Des Plaines Park District. $225-$270. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.

Hoop Defenders Summer Camp: Session One 10 a.m.-noon Monday, July 27-Friday, July 31, Lake Barrington Field House, 28156 W. NorthPointe Parkway, Lake Barrington. Fundamentals of ballhandling, defense, shooting and rebounding. For girls in grades five-eight. $150. Amy, (847) 726-9887. hoopdefenders.com

Lovabulls dance team auditions: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 1, United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. Register at bulls.com Application deadline is Monday, July 27. (630) 668-7915.

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.

Hoop Defenders Summer Camp: Session two 10 a.m.-noon Monday, Aug. 3-Friday, Aug. 7, Woodlawn Middle School, 6362 Gilmer Road, Long Grove. Fundamentals of ballhandling, defense, shooting and rebounding. For girls in grades five-eight. $150. Amy, (847) 726-9887. hoopdefenders.com

Aug. 8

Northwest Travelers Baseball 2010 team tryouts: Wednesday, Aug. 8 and Thursday, Aug. 9, Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. For age brackets and times visit nwtb.org. Preregistration not required, register on day of tryout. For information, call Tony at (847) 732-8669.

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.

Aug. 22

Feet Fest 3K Family Fun Run/Walk: 8:30-9:15 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, Towne Square, Smith and Slade streets, Palatine. Sixth annual Palatine Park District's Fee Fest. $10-$15 pre-race; $15-$20 race day. Pre-race deadline is Saturday, Aug. 22. Required registration forms may be downloaded from palatineparks.org; or picked up at the Community Center, 250 E. Wood St.; or Birchwood Recreation Center, 435 W. Illinois Ave. For information, (847) 991-0333.

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.