Northwest suburban 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.

Men's basketball leagues: Register now for the Mount Prospect Park District's Men's Basketball leagues. Play begins the week of Sept. 13 for 10 weeks. Team registration fee is $575. All games are played at Lions Recreation Center, Mount Prospect. For information, (847) 640-1000.

Coed volleyball leagues: Register now for the Mount Prospect Park District's coed volleyball leagues. Play begins the week of Sept. 13 for 10 weeks. Team registration fee is $275. All games are played at Rexplex, in Mount Prospect. For information, (847) 640-1000.

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.

Aug. 22

Feet Fest 3K Family Fun Run/Walk: 8:30-9:15 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, Towne Square, Smith and Slade streets, Palatine. Sixth annual Palatine Park District's Feet Fest. $10-$15 pre-race; $15-$20 race day. Pre-race deadline is Saturday, Aug. 22. Required registration forms may be downloaded from palatineparks.org; or picked up at the Community Center, 250 E. Wood St.; or Birchwood Recreation Center, 435 W. Illinois Ave. For information, (847) 991-0333.

Punjabi Cultural Society Basketball Tournament: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, Community Recreation Center, 120 E. Oak St., Addison. For information, call Ronny, (312) 318-4426; Surinder, (847) 532-0610 or Bhinder, (847) 361-3579.

Storm Athletics travel baseball team tryouts: 2-4 p.m. Saturdays, Aug. 22 and Sept. 5 and Sundays Aug. 23 and Sept 6. Players need to attend two sessions. For informaiton or to register, visit HereComesTheStorm.com or e-mail stormathletics@yahoo.com.

SAA Travel Baseball tryouts: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22. Tryouts for the 2009 season of SAA travel baseball. Residency requirements have been opened to allow out of district player to participate. Dress in baseball clothing and bring personal equipment. Tryout times are: 9 a.m.-noon 10-year-olds, Polk Fields; noon-2 p.m. 11-year-olds, Polk Fields; 2-4 p.m. 12-year-olds, Polk Fields; 3-5 p.m. ages 13 and 14, Nathan Hale School's Falk Field. For information, saaonline.com.

Aug. 23

Punjabi Sports Festival: 9 1.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, Centennial Park, 1776 Centennial Place, Addison. All day sports festival includes Kabaddi, volleyball, soccer, athletics, musical chairs, Bhangra Aerobics, Yoga, kids events and more. Registration for teams, $50; $5 for individual sport. For information, (847) 359-5727

30th Anniversary Celebration: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays, Aug. 23 and 30 and Saturday, Aug. 29, Arlington Lakes Golf Club, 1211 S. New Wilke Road, Arlington Heights. Celebrate 30 years of golfing, with special offers, contests, savings, and prizes will all be offered. for information, call (847) 577-3030.

Aug. 24

Palatine Swim Team Tiger Sharks: Short Course swim season registration, 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, Birchwood Recreation Center gymnasium, 435 Illinois Ave., Palatine. Multi-ability level program offering competitive opportunities, technique development and fund for swimmers ages 6 and older. Visit ppdswim.org or call Any Rose, (847) 991-1960.

Aug. 29

30th Anniversary Celebration: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 29 and 30, Arlington Lakes Golf Club, 1211 S. New Wilke Road, Arlington Heights. Celebrate 30 years of golfing, with special offers, contests, savings, and prizes will all be offered. for information, call (847) 577-3030.

St. Isidore three-on-three tournament: 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, St. Isidore Catholic Church, Bloomingdale. Open to all players third-12th grade, male and female. Maximum four players to a team. $100 per team includes lunch. Call (630) 415-3636 or stisidoreparish.org.

Aug. 30

Hoffman Estates Heat: 13-year old travel baseball team tryouts, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays, Aug. 30 and Sept. 6, Cannon Crossings, 1675 Nicholson Drive, Hoffman Estates. Tryout is for play in the 2010 baseball season in the Mid-Suburban Baseball League. For information, call Mike Harris, (847) 209-0792.

Feet Fest 3K Family Fun Run/Walk: 8:30-9:15 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, Towne Square, Smith and Slade streets, Palatine. Sixth annual Palatine Park District's Feet Fest. $15-$20 race day registration. (847) 991-0333.

27th annual Chicago Triathlon: Prime viewing from 6 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, Chicago's lakefront. Swim, Montrose Harbor; 40K bike and 10K run. chicagotriathlon.com.

Northwest Crushers U11 Boys Travel tryouts: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, Highpoint Park, 1198 Hermitage Lane, Hoffman Estates. The Northwest Crushers play a competitive schedule, 45 to 50 games, in the Mid-Suburban Baseball League. Players cannot turn 12 before May 1, 2010. For information, call coach Ed Korus, (847) 202-1970.

Sept. 3

Fall Badminton for adults: 10 a.m.-11 a.m. or 11 a.m. to noon Thursdays, Sept. 10-Oct. 22, South Barrington gymnasium, 3 Tennis Club Lane. Get exercise, meet new people and play a great sport. All skill levels welcome and all equipment provided. Registration deadline Thursday, Sept. 3. Free for South Barrington Club members. Nonmembers $24-$28. (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.

Sept. 15

Water Walking: 7:15-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 15-Nov. 3, Rosemont indoor pool, 6101 Ruby St. Des Plaines Park District offers water walking for ages 14 and older. No swimming skills needed. Perfect for seniors, the physically limited or out of shape and pregnant women. For information, (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.

Sept. 19

Aqua Exercise: 6:30-7:15 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 15-Nov. 3 or 8:30-9:15 a.m. Saturdays, Sept 19-Nov. 7, Rosemont indoor pool, 6101 Ruby St. A water workout class for ages 14 and over, no swimming skills required. $46-$59. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.

Sept. 26

Lake Park Family Open: Tee times begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, Lake Park Golf Course, 1015 Howard Ave., Des Plaines. Families with children ages 7 years and older are invited to play the par three, 18-hole course. Registration forms are available at the Lake Park Clubhouse and the Leisure Center, 2222 Birch St., $10-$12.50 per person. (847) 391-5730; (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.

Oct. 6

Basketball clinics: 6-6:55 p.m. first/second grade; 7-7:55 p.m. third/fourth grade; 8-8:55 p.m. fifth/sixth grade, Tuesdays, Oct. 6-Oct. 27, South Barrington gymnasium, 3 Tennis Club Lane. Shooting drills, game strategy and defensive moves will be taught. $60-$65. Register at (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.

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.

Pinnacle Development Sports Camp: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday for one week. Eight sessions available. Includes inside outside sports activities, art and crafts, movies, more. (847) 844-1217 or pinnaclesportsdevelopment.com.

Baseball: Under 17U summer team looking for additional players. Team plays June-July in the Fox Valley area and Chicago suburbs. For freshman and sophomore players looking to extend spring season. Coached by former Division 1 pitcher. For more information, e-mail chicago.baseball@yahoo.com.

Travel basketball: The World Class Basketball Association is scheduling evaluations for its 2009 Summer AAU Travel Basketball program. Summer teams for 11U-13U levels will play in June and July; 14U-17U teams play in July and August. Visit worldclassbasketball.org or contact Dan Krauser at coachkrauser@worldclassbasketball.org or (847) 879-6159.

Northridge Prep summer camps: 8320 Ballard Road, Niles. Basketball camps, for boys entering grades four-nine, will focus on developing shooting and offensive skills. Includes individualized and group instruction and age-appropriate competition opportunities. Contact coach Rey at (847) 375-6725 or wrey@northridgeprep.org.

Palatine Panthers registration: The Palatine Amateur Football Association, an organized, full-contact, youth travel football program, is accepting registration for its 2009 Season. Registration is open to children ages 8-14. Teams are based on age, weight and experience. For information, palatinepanthers.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.

PAFA Cheerleading & Flags registration: PAFA Cheerleading is for girls in grades two-eight; PAFA Flag Squad is for all girls in grades sixth-eight. Games begin in late August, practices are weekly, games are each weekend through mid November. For information, (847) 259-4334.

Alligator Aquatic's Swim Team registration: 5:30-7 p.m. Monday, March 16, St. Viator High School, 1213 E. Oakton St., Arlington Heights. Registration for the 2009 Long Course season open to swimmers ages 5 and up. For information, alligatoraquatics.org. or call (847) 749-490.

The Ducks: Registration is now in progress for the Des Plaines Park District Summer Recreation Swim Team, The Ducks. Semi-competitive team allows those with little or no team experience to learn the strokes of competitive swimming. Daily practice session from 5-7 p.m. at Chippewa Pool, Des Plaines. $155-$194. Heather, (847) 803-4653, ext. 25 or desplainesparks.org.