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.

Paddleboat races: Registration is in progress for the Des Plaines Park District Paddleboat Races at Fall Fest 2009, being held 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26. Teams are made up of one adult 18 plus and one child under 18. Single elimination. Four teams per heat. Cost: $10 per team. First second and third prize trophies awarded. Lake Park Marina, 1015 Howard Avenue. Register at fallfestdesplaines.com or in person at Prairie Lakes, 515 E. Thacker St. or the Leisure Center, 2222 Birch St. for information call (847) 391-5700 or fallfestdesplaines.com.

Men's basketball leagues: Register now for the Mount Prospect Park District's Men's Basketball leagues. Play begins the week of Sept. 13 for 10 weeks. Team registration fee is $575. All games are played at Lions Recreation Center, Mount Prospect. For information, (847) 640-1000.

Coed volleyball leagues: Register now for the Mount Prospect Park District's coed volleyball leagues. Play begins the week of Sept. 13 for 10 weeks. Team registration fee is $275. All games are played at Rexplex, in Mount Prospect. For information, (847) 640-1000.

Palatine Park District: Volleyball and basketball leagues begin Jan. 9 and run through March 13, at Falcon Park Recreation Center. Volleyball leagues for grades three, four, five and six; basketball league for grades one and two. Registration will be taken at the Community Center, 250 E. Wood St. or Birchwood Recreation Center, 435 W. Illinois Ave. Registration forms and rosters can be downloaded from palatineparks.org/forms.html.

Women's bowling league: A women's bowling league is looking for players. The league bowls 1 p.m. Wednesdays at Brunswick Lanes on Rand Road in Mount Prospect. Play begins Wednesday, Sept. 16. For information or to sign up, call Kathy at (847) 212-9201.

W.C.B.A. Travel Basketball: The World Class Basketball Association runs various travel teams and basketball camps for boys in grades five-high school. The association is currently scheduling evaluations for its 2010 Winter Travel Basketball program, which runs teams out of the Northwest Suburbs. If you are interested in scheduling an evaluation, visit worldclassbasketball.org or contact Dan Krauser at coachkrauser@worldclassbasketball.org or call (847) 879-6159.

Stars of Tomorrow Basketball Tournament: Stars of Tomorrow Basketball Tournaments, a nonprofit, runs basketball tournaments for boys and girls teams in grades fifth-high school. See the winter tournament schedule at starsoftomorrow.org. For informaiton, call (815) 519-6042 or tournamentdirector@starsoftomorrow.org.

Conant Feeder Boys Basketball: The Conant Feeder Boys Basketball program has announced tryout dates for the 2009-2010 winter season. The program is designed for boys in sixth-eighth grade, who have the desire to play basketball at Conant High School in the future. Players must live in the district to be eligible for these teams. For information, feederbasketball.org; e-mail coachkrauser@worldclassbasketball.org or call (847) 879-6159.

Sept. 12

Boxing Academy: Saturday, Sept. 12, Community Center Activity Room, 1919 Walnut Ave., Hanover Park. Boxing Academy for ages 8 and over teaches stance, footwork, techniques, defensive maneuvers, rhythm, coordination, nutrition, punch/counter punch combination and self-defense techniques. Beginners level from noon-1 p.m. $32-$47; advanced level from 1-2:30 p.m. $37-$52. For information or to register, (630) 837-2468 or hpparks.org.

Freedom run: Sept. 12, Barrington. 9.11- mile Freedom Run is part of the sixth annual Family Freedom Festival featuring military ceremony, presentations, family activities, food and beer garden, entertainment, and service organizations and opportunities for civilians to support and tank the troops for their service. Runners/walkers should register at we-do-care.org. For information, (847) 381-7797.

MP Park District Travel basketball tryouts: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, RecPlex, Mount Prospect. Travel basketball program for boys and girls in grades four-six. Teams will be entered into the North Suburban Basketball League. Practices will begin in November games begin in December and continue to mid-March. Player fees are $325. For information, (847) 640-1000.

Kids First Flag Football: Saturday, Sept. 12-Saturday, Oct. 17, Algonquin/Forest Field, Fifth Avenue, between Algonquin Road and Forest Avenue, Des Plaines. Grades one-three, 9-10:15 a.m.; Grades four-eight, 10:15-11:30 a.m. $83-$103. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.

Sept. 14

Fremd Feeder Girls Basketball: Fifth grade 6-7:30 p.m.; sixth grade 7:30-9 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14 and Tuesday, Sept. 15. Harper College Wellness Center, Building M gym, 1200 Algonquin Road, Palatine. Feeder tryouts open to girls living in the Fremd High School district. Bring a 28.5 girls basketball and water. Visit fremdfeedergirls.com to download waiver/registration form. Bring waiver to tryouts. For informaiton, contact Mike, michaelf7575@aol.com

Alligator Aquatics Swim Team: 5:30-7 p.m. registration Monday, Sept. 14, St. Viator's High School, 1213 E. Oakton, Arlington Heights. Swimmers range in ability from beginning to experienced college swimmers. Visit alligatoraquatics.org.

Schaumburg Jr. Saxons Feeder Basketball tryouts: Monday, Sept. 14, Wednesday, Sept. 16 and Thursday, Sept. 17, Schaumburg High School, Schaumburg. Six-eighth grade boys who are dedicated to playing basketball are welcome. Try out times are: 5:30-6:30 p.m. sixth grade; 6:30-7:30 p.m. seventh grade; and 7:30-8:30 p.m. eighth grade. For information, eteamz.com/shsboysfeederbball/index.cfm?.

Cheerleading: Sundays, Sept. 13-Nov. 1, Leisure Center Gym, 2222 Birch St., Des Plaines. 1:30-2:30 p.m. grades four and five; 2:30-3:30 p.m. grades six-eight. Learn new cheers, techniques, arm positions, transitions, formations. $45-$56. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.

Hot Shots Sports Pee Wee Soccer: 9:45 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Mondays Sept. 14-Nov. 9 or 9-9:45 a.m. Thursdays Sept. 17-Nov. 15, Prairie Lakes, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. For ages 3-5. Class teaches the fundamentals of soccer and good sportsmanship. $80-$100. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.

Sept. 15

Water Walking: 7:15-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 15-Nov. 3, Rosemont indoor pool, 6101 Ruby St. Des Plaines Park District offers water walking for ages 14 and older. No swimming skills needed. Perfect for seniors, the physically limited or out of shape and pregnant women. For information, (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.

Sept. 19

Aqua Exercise: 6:30-7:15 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 15-Nov. 3 or 8:30-9:15 a.m. Saturdays, Sept 19-Nov. 7, Rosemont indoor pool, 6101 Ruby St. A water workout class for ages 14 and over, no swimming skills required. $46-$59. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.

Soccer City, Lil' Kickers open house: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Sept. 19, 545 Consumers Ave., Palatine. Development soccer program for boys and girls ages 18 months to 9 years. Sample of Lil' Kickers classes and program information. soccercitypalatine.com or call (847) 394-9850.

Amazing Race Family Bike Challenge: 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, Schaumburg. Follow the maps, solve the clues and complete the challenges to be the first family back to the final pit stop. Teams may consist of up to six family members. Children ages 5 and up may ride their own bikes or be trailered. Teams received free admission to The Water works after the race. Lunch will be served at the Roadblock Cafe. $30-$45. (847) 490-7020 or parkfun.com.

Sept. 20

Volleyball youth school: Begin s 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, for six weeks, Barrington Sports Elite, Lake Barrington Field House. Volleyball Youth School for boys and girls in seventh and eighth grade. $100. Call John Wierzbicki at (847) 951-2964 or greatlakescenter.com.

Sept. 22

Basketball Tuneup Camp: 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays Sept. 22-Oct. 15, The Sports Center, 1141 W. Irving Park Road, Schaumburg. Four-week class includes instruction, competitions and skill sessions designed to improve players' games. $97-$117. (847) 891-1266.

Sept. 26

Lake Park Family Open: Tee times begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, Lake Park Golf Course, 1015 Howard Ave., Des Plaines. Families with children ages 7 years and older are invited to play the par three, 18-hole course. Registration forms are available at the Lake Park Clubhouse and the Leisure Center, 2222 Birch St., $10-$12.50 per person. (847) 391-5730; (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.

Oct. 6

Basketball clinics: 6-6:55 p.m. first/second grade; 7-7:55 p.m. third/fourth grade; 8-8:55 p.m. fifth/sixth grade, Tuesdays, Oct. 6-Oct. 27, South Barrington gymnasium, 3 Tennis Club Lane. Shooting drills, game strategy and defensive moves will be taught. $60-$65. Register at (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.

Oct 29

Fremd Feeder Girls Basketball: Seventh grade 6-7:30 p.m.; eighth grade 7:30-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, Harper College Wellness Center, Building M gym, 1200 Algonquin Road, Palatine. Feeder tryouts open to girls living in the Fremd High School district. Bring a 28.5 girls basketball and water. Visit fremdfeedergirls.com to download waiver/registration form. Bring waiver to tryouts. For informaiton, contact Mike, michaelf7575@aol.com

Nov. 20

Youth Basketball League: South Barrington youth basketball leagues are available for boys and girls in first-eighth grade. Teams will be formed in late fall and games will be played form January through March 2010. All teams are headed by a volunteer coach and all players receive a participation trophy. Games are played on weekends, with one weekday practice. Registration deadline is Friday, Nov. 20. $110-$120. For information, (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.

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.