Lake Co. sports camps & 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. Deadline is two weeks before event date.
Nov. 6
Ultimate Nerf Tag: Register by Friday, Nov. 6, for class from 3-5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, for ages 8-9; 5:15-6:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, for ages 10-13; 1-2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, for ages 5-6 with a parent; or 2:45-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, for ages 7-8 with a parent, Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Split into teams and use a specially-designed scoring vest to keep track of when and where someone's been tagged with a variety of different Nerf blasters. Each participant will be required to wear Dart Tag Vision Gear goggles. Registration required. Cost is $15 for Grayslake residents, $19 for nonresidents. Call the Grayslake Park District, at (847) 223-7529.
Nov. 9
Turkey Shoot: Register by Monday, Nov. 9, for event at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, Sullivan Community Center, 635 N. Aspen Dr., Vernon Hills. Basketball free throw shooting contest for teams of one adult and one child ages 4-15. Teams will be grouped by child's age. Highest scoring team in each age category will win free turkeys. The entry fee is $8 per team. Call the Vernon Hills Park District, at (847) 996-6800.
Nov. 12
Sports Without Injury: 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, Midtown Athletic Club, 1760 N. Hicks Road, Palatine. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Mark Neault discusses what can be done to avoid the most common sports injuries and the key mistakes made in sports that lead to injury. RSVP to Robyn Kove, at (847) 991-4646
Nov. 13
Golf-A-Thon for Journeys: Friday, Nov. 13-Saturday, Nov. 14, Golf Nation, Palatine. Golf-A-Thon to benefit Journeys from PADS to HOPE. For details or to sign up, call (847) 202-GOLF or golfnation.us.
In-House Basketball: Register by Friday, Nov. 13. Boys and girls in grades 3-8 will practice one hour per week starting Monday, Dec. 7, and have games on Saturdays, starting Jan. 9. All interested participants must attend an evaluation on Saturday, Nov. 14 or 21. Registration is required for evaluations. The fee is $125 for Grayslake residents, $156 for nonresidents before Nov. 13, $150 for residents and $187 for nonresidents after. For times and locations, call the Grayslake Park District, at (847) 223-7529.
Nov. 19
Palatine Turkey Trot: 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, front of Building A. Two- or five-mile runs $23-$30. 100-yard Drumstick Dash Fun Run for Kids at 10 a.m. $5 includes T-shirt. Bring a nonperishable food item for the food pantry. Register before Thursday, Nov. 19. For information, (847) 991-0333 or palatineparks.org.
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
Girls Travel Basketball: Grayslake Central High School Feeder Basketball Program has positions available for fifth- and sixth-grade girls. Interested players should contact Tracy Putkonen, at (847) 223-7529 or tputkonen@glpd.com.
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.
Open Table Tennis Play: 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, Sullivan Community Center, 635 N. Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills. For all skill levels. The drop-in fee is $5. No registration required. For details, 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.