Lake Co. 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.

July 30

Adult Golf Lessons: 6-7 p.m. Thursdays, July 30-Aug. 13, Antioch Golf Course, 40150 N. Route 59, Antioch. Ages 16 and up can learn the fundamentals of golf. $57 for Lindenhurst residents, $65 for nonresidents. For details, call the Lindenhurst Park District, at (847) 356-6011.

Baseball 15U and 16U Tryouts: 6 p.m. Thursdays, July 30 and Aug. 6 and 13, Drive Performance, 1543 Abbott Drive, Wheeling. Drive Performance will manage Summer Baseball Teams at the 15- and 16-year-old levels. To register, call (847) 229-1009.

July 31

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

Aug. 1

Sports Complex grand opening: 10:15 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, Diamond Lake Sports Complex, on Route 60/83, between Midlothian Road and Diamond Lake Road, Mundelein. Free grand opening of the Diamond Lake Sports Complex, with a ceremonial Disc Golf Toss with members of the Mundelein Park District Board of Commissioners at 10:15 a.m. and special activities for young people. For information, (847) 566-0650 or visit mundeleinparks.org.

Aug. 3

Lifeguard certification course: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, South Barrington Park District, 3 Tennis Club Lane, South Barrington. Prepare to become a lifeguard at this American Red Cross aquatic facility. Upon successful completion of the 40-hour course, the student will hold a current CPR for the Professional Rescuer card; a Life Guard/First Aid card and an AED card. Pickup the lifeguard book at the pool office before first day of class. $225-$2545. (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.

Hoop Defenders Summer Camp: Session Two 10 a.m.-noon Monday, Aug. 3-Friday, Aug. 7, Woodlawn Middle School, 6362 Gilmer Road, Long Grove. Fundamentals of ballhandling, defense, shooting and rebounding. For girls in grades five-eight. $150. Amy, (847) 726-9887. hoopdefenders.com

Sports Camp: 1-3 p.m. Monday-Friday, Aug. 3-7, Engle Memorial Park, Lindenhurst. Girls and boys in grades 3-8 will focus on a variety of different sports including soccer, baseball, basketball and football. Bring a snack, water bottle and sunscreen each day. The cost is $78 for Lindenhurst residents, $86 for nonresidents. Call (847) 356-6011.

Aug. 6

Baseball 15U and 16U Tryouts: 6 p.m. Thursdays, Aug. 6 and 13, Drive Performance, 1543 Abbott Drive, Wheeling. Drive Performance will manage Summer Baseball Teams at the 15- and 16-year-old levels. To register, call (847) 229-1009.

Birdie Buddies: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6 Grayslake Golf Course. Volunteers from the community will pair with Special Recreation Association of Central Lake County special needs participants for a nine-hole game. Volunteers golf for free. Dinner is included. To participate, call Grayslake Park District, at (847) 223-7529, or SRACLC, at (847) 816-4866.

Aug. 8

Northwest Travelers Baseball 2010 team tryouts: Wednesday, Aug. 8 and Thursday, Aug. 9, Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. For age brackets and times visit nwtb.org. Preregistration not required, register on day of tryout. For information, call Tony at (847) 732-8669.

Aug. 9

Grandparent's Day at the Aquatic Center: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, Family Aquatic Center, 635 N. Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills. Grandparents will be admitted free to the Aquatic center. For information, call (847) 996-6800.

Diamond Dawg 15U Baseball tryouts: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, Hiller Park on Skyhawk Lane in Johnsburg and Sunday, Aug. 23, Field of Dreams, 26725 W. Molidor Road, Ingleside. Players interested in trying out are asked to come to both tryouts. For information, call Jim, at (847) 815-5047, or Kevin, at (847) 212-6424, or visit eteamz.com/NIDiamondDawgs.

Aug. 10

Summer Horse Camp: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, 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.

Aug. 13

Baseball 15U and 16U Tryouts: 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, Drive Performance, 1543 Abbott Drive, Wheeling. Drive Performance will manage Summer Baseball Teams at the 15- and 16-year-old levels. To register, call (847) 229-1009.

Aug. 22

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.

Aug. 26

Adult Fall Softball Leagues: Times vary, beginning the week of Aug. 26, Alleghany Park and/or the Aquatic Softball Field, Grayslake. Adults 18 and up can sign up to be part of an eight-week softball season. Coed teams will play Fridays and men's teams will play Wednesdays. Cost is $425 per team for Grayslake residents, $475 for nonresidents. For information, call Nate Flannery at (847) 223-7529.

Ongoing

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.