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NW suburban sports camps and tryouts

Posted January 06, 2010 10:00 pm

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.

Wheeling Youth Basketball: Registration is being accepted for the Wheeling Park District Youth Basketball program. Ten divisions are offered for boys and girls in grades K-10 at an affordable rate. The program is designed to promote skill development and teamwork while allowing kids to enjoy the game. For information, call Ryan McCalley, (847) 465-2941 or wheelingparkdistrict.com.

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.

Palatine soccer and volleyball: The Palatine Park District is now accepting registration for Men's Soccer and Coed Adult Volleyball leagues. Both leagues will begin play in January at the new Falcon Park Recreation Center, 2195 N. Hicks Road, Palatine. For information, call Todd Ranum, (847) 705-5123, ext. 238.

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, (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.

Next Level Basketball: Next Level Basketball Academy is now forming a boys fourth-eighth-grade team for the winter session. The season runs from November-February. For informaiton, (847) 508-2721 or NLBA1@yahoo.com.

Lady Saxons: Schaumburg Lady Saxons Feeder Basketball is forming a fifth and sixth grade team for girls. For informaiton, contact Rich Gerber, (847) 987-5356 or Richard.Gerber@comcast.net.

Basketball at the RecPlex: Men's winter basketball league registration is being accepted at RecPlex only. No mail in registration accepted. The fee is $575 per team; each team plays 10 games at Lions Recreation Center. Season begins week of Jan. 10-through March. Call Bob at (847) 640-1000 for information.

Winter coed volleyball: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Jan. 14-through March 18, RecPlex, Mount Prospect. Men and women needed for both coed recreational and coed competitive volleyball leagues at RecPlex. Everyone welcome, regardless of ability. League fee is $275. For information, call Bob, (847) 640-1000.

Jan. 9Rolling Meadows Youth Baseball: 9:30 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Jan. 9, 23 and 30; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, Rolling Meadows Community Center, 3705 Pheasant Drive. RMYB holds registration for the 2010 season. Visit RMYB.org.Indoor Round Robin for 16U softball teams: 9:30 and 10:45 a.m. Saturdays, Jan. 9, 16, 22 and 30; Feb. 6 and 13, Buffalo Grove Park District in the Golf Dome, 801 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. Six teams maximum, four games per team, one hour time limit. $750 per team. Call Drive Performance, (847) 229-1009 or drive-performance.com. Youth baseball registration: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9; 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12; or 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, RecPlex, 420 W. Dempster, Mount Prospect. $25 late fee applies after Jan. 16. For information and fee schedule, (847) 899-1619 or mppd.org.Jan. 10Arlington Stallions Rugby Club: Sign up for the 2010 spring season noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, Northwest Community Hospital's Wellness Center, 900 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. Membership is open to all middle and high school boys. Dues are $100-$200. Indoor practice begins 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29 at Harper College. Season ends in early June. Certified coaching and refereeing is provided and a certified athletic trainer attends every match. For information, call Paul, (847) 590-8536 or arlingtonstallionsrugby.com.Jan. 12Youth baseball registration: 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12; or 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, RecPlex, 420 W. Dempster, Mount Prospect. $25 late fee applies after Jan. 16. For information and fee schedule, (847) 899-1619 or mppd.org.Jan. 16Youth baseball registration: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, RecPlex, 420 W. Dempster, Mount Prospect. $25 late fee applies after Jan. 16. For information and fee schedule, (847) 899-1619 or mppd.org.Jan. 19Tumbling: Tuesdays, Jan. 19-March 2, West Park Fieldhouse, Wolf Road and Greenview, Des Plaines. Des Plaines Park District offers tumbling classes for ages 3-13. $59-$74. For times, age brackets and information, call (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.Jan. 21Parent Me Racquetball lessons: 6-7 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 21-March 11, Prairie Lake Racquetball Courts, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. $23-$28. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org. Rackidteers Racquetball lessons: 4-5 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 21-March 11, Prairie Lake Racquetball Courts, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. Ages 6-9. $45-$67. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.Youth Racquetball lessons: 5-6 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 21-March 11, Prairie Lake Racquetball Courts, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. Ages 10-14. $$45-$67. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.Jan. 23Mount Prospect Knights of Columbus Free Throw Competition: 5:30 p.m. registration Saturday, Jan. 23, St. Emily's gym, 1400 W. Central Road, Mount Prospect. All girls and boys, ages 10-14, are invited to participate in the Council level of competition for the 2010 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship. For informaiton or preregistration form, contact Dennis at degawlik@att.net.Jan. 24Cheerleading: 1:30-2:30 p.m. (grades four and five); 2:30-3:30 p.m. (grades six-eight), Sundays, Jan. 24-March 14, Leisure Center Gym, 2222 Birch St., Des Plaines. $38-$48Jan. 30Rolling Meadows Youth Football and Cheer: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, Community Center, 3705 Pheasant Drive, Rolling Meadows. Registration for Rolling Meadows Youth Football and Cheerleading will be held for age 6-14. For information on football, call Jimmy Gonet, at (847) 340-1043; for information on cheerleading, call Kim Heath, at (224) 639-0194. Visit rmmustangs.com.Feb. 62010 Summer Adult Softball team registration: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, RecPlex, 420 W. Dempster, Mount Prospect. $300-$750 per team. Men's classic 16-inch league is $2,200. Register in person, no mail or phone ins. (847) 640-1000.March 3Swim team tryouts/registration: Tryouts: 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, March 3 and Thursday, March 4, Harper College, building M, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. Registration: 6 p.m. Monday, March 8, Birchwood Recreation Center, 435 W. Illinois Ave., Palatine. The Palatine Park District Swim Team welcomes swimmers of all ages and competitive levels. For information, call Glenn Brown or Tony Gallagher, (847) 202-3240.March 13Rolling Meadows Youth Football and Cheer: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 13, Community Center, 3705 Pheasant Drive, Rolling Meadows. Registration for Rolling Meadows Youth Football and Cheerleading will be held for age 6-14. For information on football, call Jimmy Gonet, at (847) 340-1043; for information on cheerleading, call Kim Heath, at (224) 639-0194. Visit rmmustangs.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.