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.
Paddleboat races: Registration is in progress for the Des Plaines Park District Paddleboat Races at Fall Fest 2009, being held 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26. Teams are made up of one adult 18 plus and one child under 18. Single elimination. Four teams per heat. Cost: $10 per team. First second and third prize trophies awarded. Lake Park Marina, 1015 Howard Avenue. Register at fallfestdesplaines.com or in person at Prairie Lakes, 515 E. Thacker St. or the Leisure Center, 2222 Birch St. for information call (847) 391-5700 or fallfestdesplaines.com.
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.
Women's bowling league: A women's bowling league is looking for players. The league bowls 1 p.m. Wednesdays at Brunswick Lanes on Rand Road in Mount Prospect. Play begins Wednesday, Sept. 16. For information or to sign up, call Kathy at (847) 212-9201.
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, call (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.
The Salt Creek Park District offers the following youth programs: Youth soccer 4:15-5 p.m. Thursdays, ages 4-6; T-ball 4:15-5 p.m. Mondays, ages 4-6; basketball 4:15-5 p.m. Tuesdays, ages 4-6; and dodgeball 5:15-6 p.m. Wednesdays, ages 9-12. $42. Registration required, for information, (847) 259-6890 or saltcreekpd.com.
Senior Men's Bowling Travel League: The Northwest Senior Men's Invitational Traveling League is in need of players to bowl every Thursday at 11:30 a.m. Open to men, who are over 50, the four man teams are held to a maximum of 760 pins for each of the 24 teams. The alleys bowled at are: Arlington Lanes, Brunswick Zone-Roselle, AMF-Rolling Meadows, Streamwood Bowl, Elk Grove Bowl, Poplar Creek Bowl, Hoffman Lanes, Beverly Lanes and Brunswick Zone-Mount Prospect. Call Gerry Mason, (815) 568-2821 or g.mason@att.net.
Pee Wee FAFA Flag Football: Coming in 2010 Pee Wee PAFA Flag Football for boys and girls ages 5-7. Season begins early September and ends late October. visit palatinepanthers.com and click on the flag football link.
Sept. 17
Palatine Jr. Lady Pirates tryouts: The Palatine Junior Lady Pirates will hold its 2009-10 tryouts Thursday, Sept. 17 and Saturday, Sept. 26. For infoamtion and to register, e-mail palatinefeeder@yahoo.com or visit phsfeeder.com/girls.
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.
Soccer City, Lil' Kickers open house: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Sept. 19, 545 Consumers Ave., Palatine. Development soccer program for boys and girls ages 18 months to 9 years. Sample of Lil' Kickers classes and program information. soccercitypalatine.com or call (847) 394-9850.
Amazing Race Family Bike Challenge: 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, Schaumburg. Follow the maps, solve the clues and complete the challenges to be the first family back to the final pit stop. Teams may consist of up to six family members. Children ages 5 and up may ride their own bikes or be trailered. Teams received free admission to The Water works after the race. Lunch will be served at the Roadblock Cafe. $30-$45. (847) 490-7020 or parkfun.com.
Golf Nation's Best Scramble in the Burbs: 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, Old Orchard Country Club, Mount Prospect. Golf, cart, dinner party at Golf Nation. $95 or $25 for party only. For information, (847) 202 -4653.
Learn to swim: 11:15 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Sept. 19-Nov. 7, Rosemont Indoor Pool, 6101 Ruby St. For ages 15 and over. $46-$59. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.
Sports Saturdays: 9:30-11 a.m. Saturdays, Sept. 19-Nov. 7, Leisure Center gym, 2222 Birch St., Des Plaines. Supervised sports and games for grades K-four. $45-$54. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.
Sept. 20
Special Olympics Volleyball Tournament: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, Hersey High School, 1900 E. Thomas St., Arlington Heights. Northwest Special Recreation Association and Special Olympics Illinois Area 18 will host the Area Volleyball Tournament. with 26 teams competing in both traditional and modified divisions and a separate Volleyball Skills Competition. Call (847) 392-2848.
Volleyball youth school: Begin s 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, for six weeks, Barrington Sports Elite, Lake Barrington Field House. Volleyball Youth School for boys and girls in seventh and eighth grade. $100. Call John Wierzbicki at (847) 951-2964 or greatlakescenter.com.
Sept. 22
Hoop Defenders clinics: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22 or Tuesday, Oct. 1, Woodlawn Middle School, 6362 Gilmer Road, Long Grove. For girls in grades 5-8. Each clinic will include the fundamentals of ballhandling, defense, shooting and rebounding. The camp cost is $20 per session or $35 for both. Advance registration required; register and online payment available at hoopdefenders.com.
Basketball Tuneup Camp: 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays Sept. 22-Oct. 15, The Sports Center, 1141 W. Irving Park Road, Schaumburg. Schaumburg High School basketball coach Matt Walsh leads four-week class that includes instruction, competitions and skill sessions designed to improve players' games. $97-$117. (847) 891-1266.
Sept. 26
Palatine Jr. Lady Pirates tryouts: The Palatine Junior Lady Pirates will hold its 2009-10 tryouts Saturday, Sept. 26. For infoamtion and to register, e-mail palatinefeeder@yahoo.com or visit phsfeeder.com/girls.
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.
Sept. 27
Palatine Boys Feeder Basketball tryouts: 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27; 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29 and Wednesday, Sept. 30, Palatine High School east gym. Boys are required to attend a minimum of two of the tryouts. Open to all boys who live in the Palatine High School boundaries and plan on attending Palatine High School. Grades five call Chris, (847) 409-5468 or Greg, (847) 496-4423. Grade six, call Kent, (847) 259-7418. phsfeeder.com
Oct. 3
Turkey Trot training clinic: Ages 18 and under 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays or 8-9:30 a.m. Saturdays; ages 19 and over 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays or 8-9:30 a.m. Saturdays, Oct. 3-Nov. 21, Running Unlimited, 451 W. Northwest Highway, Palatine. Get in top running shape while learning the fundamentals of exercise and fitness. Call the Palatine Park District (847) 991-0333 or visit palatineparks.org.
Cornhole Bean Bag tournament: Saturday, Oct. 3, Arlington Park, 2200 S. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. $4,500 in cash and prizes awarded to the top 16 teams and participants. (847) 829-4538 or chicagocornholeclassic.com.
High School poms clinic: Noon-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, John Hersey High School, east gym, 1900 E. Thomas St., Arlington Heights. Hersey High School Poms Squad offers clinic for grades one-eight. Learn poms, hip-hop and jazz to improve dance skills. $25; $30 at the door includes clinic, halftime performance, T-shirt, snack. Visit jhhs.d214.org.
Oct. 4
Bartlett Jr. Hawks Wrestling Club: 1-5 p.m. Sunday Oct. 4, Fire Station #1, 234 N. Oak Ave. Come learn about the club, ask questions, register. Season set to begin Monday, Nov. 2.
New wrestlers must bring a copy of their birth certificate. Call Dan, (630) 291-5516. bartlettjrhawks.com.
Volleykids: Sky High Volleyball is offering its Volleykids program at the Prairie Stone Sports and Wellness Center, Hoffman Estates, beginning Sunday, Oct. 4. Training program for grades three-eight. To register, or for information, (815) 356-0006 or skyhighvolleyball.org.
Oct. 5
Men's Basketball League: 6:30-10:30 p.m. Wednesdays Nov. 4-March 17, Community Center gym, Palatine. Ages 18 and over. $675 per team and $10 per nonresident. Registration deadline is Monday, Oct. 5. Call the Palatine Park District at (847) 991-0333 for information.
Adult volleyball leagues: Sky High Volleyball will offer Adult Leagues at the Prairie Stone Sports and Wellness Center beginning the week of Oct. 5. Monday night Coed 6's Intermediate and Tuesday night Women's Advanced. To register or for information, call (815) 356-0006 or skyhighvolleyball.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.
Oct 29
Fremd Feeder Girls Basketball: Seventh grade 6-7:30 p.m.; eighth grade 7:30-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, Harper College Wellness Center, Building M gym, 1200 Algonquin Road, Palatine. Feeder tryouts open to girls living in the Fremd High School district. Bring a 28.5 girls basketball and water. Visit fremdfeedergirls.com to download waiver/registration form. Bring waiver to tryouts. For informaiton, contact Mike, michaelf7575@aol.com
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.