Lake County sports tryouts and camps
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.
Oct. 31
Gurnee Youth Baseball registration: 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, Gurnee American Legion Hall, 749 Milwaukee Ave, Gurnee. Players ages 6-14 may register in person for one of five levels, based on age. Parents will need to bring two checks to register and a copy of a birth certificate for those new to the program. For information, visit gurneeyouthbaseball.org.
Boys high school soccer tryouts: 3-4:30 p.m. for U15 and U16; 4:30-6 p.m. U17 and U18, Saturday, Oct. 31, St. John's field, Highland Park High School, 433 Vine Ave, Highland Park. Chicago Magic North Shore boys high school soccer tryouts. E-mail hpinfo@chicagomagic.net.
Nov. 2
Tennis registration: Classes begin the week of Nov. 2, Racquet Club of Lake Bluff, 945 N. Shore Drive, Lake Bluff. The Racquet Club of Lake Bluff is accepting registration for adult and youth session 2 tennis classes. Mini-Tennis classes do not require club membership. Class fees start at $185. For details, call (847) 295-1322 or visit
Nov. 3
Adult open basketball: 6:45-9 p.m.. Tuesdays and Thursdays Starting Tuesday, Nov. 3, Woodland Middle School, 7000 Washington St., Gurnee. The Gurnee Park District's adult 30 years and up open gym basketball program is starting up again. The nightly fee is $5 per person. For information, call Ron Dorsey, at (847) 599-3758.
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.
Ongoing
Vernon Hills Youth Soccer: Through Saturday, Oct. 31. Registration for the Vernon Hills Community Soccer spring season is ongoing through October. Players from prekindergarten through fourth grade may download registration forms and information from the Vernon Hills Cougars Youth Athletic Association at vhcyaa.org.
Open Badminton: 7-11 p.m. Fridays through Dec. 18, Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Participants play recreational matches; all levels of players welcome. Wear court shoes and comfortable clothing. Schedule subject to change. For adults 18 and up. The cost each day is $6 for Grayslake residents, $10 for nonresidents (fee payable at door). Call (847) 223-7529.
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.
Nehara Hadassah Couples Bowling League: 8 p.m. on the fourth Saturday of every month beginning in August at Lakeside Lanes, 900 S. Lake, Mundelein. This league goes from August to May with a $25 payment every month per couple. For more information or to reserve a spot contact the Hadassah North Shore office at (847) 205-1900 or email: northshore@hadassah.org.