Lake County sports events

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.

June 26

Links for Lymphoma Golf Outing: 11:30 a.m. Friday, June 26, Crane's Landing Golf Club, Lincolnshire Marriott Resort, Ten Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. Check in, lunch, and putting contest at 11:30 a.m., best ball scramble at 1 p.m. followed by a cash bar and dinner banquet at the Forge Club, 634 S Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills. All profits go to the Lymphoma Research Foundation. Visit golfdigestplanner.com/10187-LFL or contact Steve Peterkort, at (847) 421-8162, or Molly Peterkort, at Links4Lymhoma@aol.com.

Auction, Appetizers and More: 5-7 p.m., Friday, June 26, Deerfield Golf Club, 1201 Saunders, Riverwoods. A donation of $20 per person includes appetizers, beverages and desserts. There will be a silent auction and raffles. All proceeds will be divided equally between Deerfield District 109 Education Foundation and Deerfield Park District, and will support projects including scholarships; the purchase of recycling containers for area park and school locations; grants for pilot education programs; and continuation of funding to support "Deerfield's Most Accessible Playground." Part of the annual "Joint Golf Outing," which runs between 11:30 a.m. and approximately 5 p.m., with prizes for golf contest winners. For information, call (847) 945-0650, e-mail info@dfpd.org, or visit www.dfpd.org.

June 27

Buccaneer Bash: 8:15-9:45 p.m. Saturday, June 27, Hunt Club Park Aquatic Center, 1529 N. Hunt Club Road, Gurnee. For pass holders only. Join the Gurnee Park District to search for buried treasure in the pool, play games and swab the pool deck for prizes. Refreshments will be served and the first 200 guests will receive a special pirate prize. Call (847) 623-7788 or visit gurneeparkdistrict.com

June 29

Half-Day Sports Camp: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, June 29 to July 10, July 13-24, or July 27 to Aug. 7, Grayslake Middle School, 440 Barron Blvd., Grayslake. For grades 1-5. Sports will include basketball, flag football, softball/baseball, dodgeball, fitness and more. Each camper must bring a snack and drink everyday, plus a swimsuit and towel. Fees are $95 for Grayslake residents, $119 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.

Full Day Sports Camp: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, June 29 to July 10, July 13-24, or July 27 to Aug. 7, Grayslake Middle School, 440 Barron Blvd., Grayslake. For grades 1-5. Sports will include basketball, flag football, softball/baseball, dodgeball, swimming, fitness and more. Each camper must bring a sack lunch and drink, plus a swimsuit and towel. Fees are $765 for Grayslake residents, $344 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.

Summer Horse Camp: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, June 29 to July 10, July 13-24, July 27 to Aug. 7, or Aug. 10-21. Ages 4-12 can learn an appreciation of horses while learning stable management. The cost is $375 per child per 2-week session. For details, call the Lindenhurst Park District, at (847) 356-6011.

Children's Memorial Pro Amateur Golf Championship: Tee-off times start at 7 a.m. Monday, June 29, Onwentsia Club, 300 N Green Bay Road, Lake Forest. The 49th Annual Children's Memorial Pro Amateur Golf Championship will support the Founders' Board of Children's Memorial Hospital's $10 million pledge to the hospital's Department of Family Services. Festivities begin with the Tee-Off Dinner Sunday, June 28, at Shore Acres, 1601 Shore Acres Drive, Lake Bluff. For information on participating, contact Katie Spieth at (773) 880-6307 or visit childrensmemorial.org/proam.

GLPD Summer Basketball Camp: 1-2:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays June 29 to July 10 for grades 6-8; Tuesdays and Thursdays June 30 to July 9 for grades 3-5, Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Players will learn and work on individual skills including ballhandling, shooting form and defense. $50 for Grayslake residents, $62 for nonresidents for grades 6-8; $34 for residents, $43 for nonresidents for grades 3-5. For information, call (847) 223-7529.

Shooting and Ball Handling Camp: Register by Monday, June 29 for program 9:15 -11:15 a.m. for grades 3-5, 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. for grades 6-8, Monday to Friday, July 13-17, Frederick School, 595 Friederick Road, Grayslake. This basketball program concentrates on the breakdown of the shooting technique. $170 for Grayslake residents, $213 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.

Advanced Offense Camp: Register by Monday, June 29 for program 1:15-3:15 p.m. Monday to Friday, July 13-17, Frederick School, 595 Friederick Road, Grayslake. In this basketball program for grades 6-8, players will be drilled in one-on-one, two-on-two and four-on-four situations. $170 for Grayslake residents, $213 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.

June 30

Youth Golf Lessons: 10-11 a.m. or 5-6 p.m. Tuesdays, June 30 to July 14 or July 28 to Aug. 11 (also available from 5-6 p.m. Thursdays), Antioch Golf Club, 40150 N. Route 59, Antioch. Learn putting, shipping, pitching, full swing, on course instruction, short game, irons and woods. For children ages 5-15. Call the Lindenhurst Park District, at (847) 356-6011.

July 6

White Sox Advanced Camp: 1-4 p.m. Monday, July 6-Friday July 10, Community Park, 8 Bridges Drive, South Barrington. Ages 9-12 learn advanced hitting and throwing techniques, team play, base running, more. $199-$205. Register at (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.

White Sox Baseball Training Center Camp: 1-4 p.m. Monday, July 6-Friday July 10, Community Park, 8 Bridges Drive, South Barrington. Ages 7-8 learn the fundamentals using fun skill games. $199-$205. Register at (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.

July 7

Junior Golf & Cross Train Day Camp: 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday-Friday, July 7-17, Golf Nation in Palatine Ages 8-12. This camp is run by professional Impact Golf Instructors. Call (847)-202-GOLF for more information. www.golfnation.us

July 11

IncrediBulls auditions: 9 a.m. Saturday, July 11, United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. The Chicago Bulls hots open auditions for the 2009-10 IncrediBulls team. Application forms at Bulls.com. (312) 455-4000.

July 12

Palatine Panthers equipment handout: Noon-4 p.m. Sunday, July 12, Community Center, Palatine. To pick up equipment after Sunday, July 12, a $50 fee will be assessed. For information, palatinepanthers.com.

July 13

Pee Wee Sports Camp: 8:45-11:45 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays July 13 to Aug. 7 or Tuesdays and Thursdays July 14 to Aug. 6, Woodview School, 340 N Alleghany Road, Grayslake. For children age 4 through kindergarten. Camp combines basketball, flag football, t-ball and other games. For information, call (847) 223-7529.

Girls basketball camp: 6-8 p.m. Monday, July 13-Thursday, July 23, Palatine High School. Summer camp for girls entering grades five-eight. For informaiton or to register, e-mail palatinefeeder@yahoo.com.

July 20

Shooting and Ball Handling Camp: Register by Monday, July 20 for program 9:15 -11:15 a.m. for grades 3-5, 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. for grades 6-8, Monday to Friday, Aug. 3-7, Frederick School, 595 Friederick Road, Grayslake. This basketball program concentrates on the breakdown of the shooting technique. $170 for Grayslake residents, $213 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.

Advanced Offense Camp: Register by Monday, July 20 for program 1:15-3:15 p.m. Monday to Friday, Aug. 3-7, Frederick School, 595 Friederick Road, Grayslake. In this basketball program for grades 6-8, players will be drilled in one-on-one, two-on-two and four-on-four situations. $170 for Grayslake residents, $213 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.

July 28

Youth Golf Lessons: 10-11 a.m. or 5-6 p.m. Tuesdays, July 28 to Aug. 11 (also available from 5-6 p.m. Thursdays), Antioch Golf Club, 40150 N. Route 59, Antioch. Learn putting, shipping, pitching, full swing, on course instruction, short game, irons and woods. For children ages 5-15. Call the Lindenhurst Park District, at (847) 356-6011.

Ongoing

Gurnee Youth Soccer Leagues: Registration is now underway for the Gurnee Park District's Youth Fall Soccer Leagues and will be accepted through July 31. Leagues are offered for boys and girls from kindergartners through eighth-graders. A variety of practice days and locations are available. Call (847) 623-7788 or visit gurneeparkdistrict.com

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.