NW Suburban sports camps and tryouts
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.
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 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.
July 29
Learn soccer from a pro: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5-Friday, Aug. 7, Majewski Athletic Complex, Mount Prospect. For boys and girls ages 8-11 of all skill levels. $145 before Wednesday, July 29. Register at (847) 956-5353 or mppd.org.
July 31
Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove cycling races: 4-6:30 p.m. Friday, July 31; 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1; and 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday-Aug. 2, Elk Grove Village. For information, tourofelkgrove.com or call (773) 868-3010.
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
White Sox Summer Camps: Monday, Aug. 3-Friday, Aug. 7, Indoor Sport Center, Schaumburg. Official summer camp of the White Sox includes Little Sluggers for ages 5-6; SRC 1 for ages 70-8; and STC 2 for ages 9-12. $199-$159. Register online at bullssoxacademy.com or at the Schaumburg Park District. (630) 752-9225.
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.
Palatine Travelers Baseball/Softball Tryouts: Saturday, Aug. 8. Tryouts for boys: 8:30 a.m. 10-year old team; 10:30 a. m. 11-year old team; 12:30 p.m. 12-year old team; 8:30 a.m. 13-year old team 1:30 p.m. 14-year old team, at Hamilton fields. Tryouts for girls: 4-6 p.m. U-10 team; 2-4 p.m.; U-12 team and 2-6 p.m. U-14 team at Community Park fields. Sunday, Aug. 9, will include those players who make the first cut and are invited back. Tryouts results will be posted at pyb.com (10-12 year olds) and pbabaseballsoftball.com (13-14 year olds). Preregistration is strongly recommended. Forms can be downloaded from palatineparks.org/forms. Tryout fee for boys 10-12 and girls U10/U12 is $10. There is no tryout fee for boys 13-14 and girls U-14.
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.
Chicago Bulls Summer Camps: Monday, Aug. 10-Friday, Aug. 14, Sport Center in Schaumburg. Official summer camps of the Chicago Bulls includes Rookies for ages 5-8; and Veterans for ages 9-12. $199. Register at bullssoxacademy.com or at the Schaumburg Park District. (630) 752-9225.
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.
Optimist Club of Des Plaines Youth Golf outing: Wednesday, Aug. 12, Lake Park Golf Course, 1015 Howard Ave., at Lee Street, Des Plaines. Golf, lunch and prizes. Some golf experience recommended. Call (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.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.
Punjabi Cultural Society Basketball Tournament: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, Community Recreation Center, 120 E. Oak St., Addison. For information, call Ronny, (312) 318-4426; Surinder, (847) 532-0610 or Bhinder, (847) 361-3579.
Aug. 23
Punjabi Sports Festival: 9 1.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, Centennial Park, 1776 Centennial Place, Addison. All day sports festival includes Kabaddi, volleyball, soccer, athletics, musical chairs, Bhangra Aerobics, Yoga, kids events and more. Registration for teams, $50; $5 for individual sport. For information, (847) 359-5727
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.