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.

Oct. 16

Rock n' Bowl fundraiser: 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, Pinstripes, 100 W. Higgins Road, South Barrington. Benefits Barrington Youth and Family Services. Bowling, bocce, raffles, live music. $75 per person. For tickets or sponsorships, call Nicole, (847) 212-1685. barringtonyouthandfamilyservices.org.

Oct. 18

Red Ribbon Classic: Registration 7:15-8:45 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, Libertyville High School football field, 708 W. Park Ave., Libertyville. A 5K walk/run begins at 9 a.m.; 1-mile Fun Run begins at 9:15 a.m. Register at lhswildcats.org or at the race. Registration is $25 for the 5K, $15 for the Fun Run. For more information, call Nancy Dick, at (847) 327-7035.

Oct. 19

Jr. Bulldogs Basketball: 6:30 p.m., ages 6-7, register by Monday, Oct. 19, for evaluations Tuesday, Oct. 20; ages 8-9, register by Wednesday, Oct. 21, for evaluations Thursday, Oct. 22, Field House Sports and Fitness Center, 800 N. Baldwin Ave., Waukegan. The registration fee is $68. The Jr. Bulldogs Basketball League is a developmental league where everyone gets a chance to play. The league runs for six weeks and includes one hour of practice a week during the evening and one game a week, usually on Saturday mornings at The Field House. Volunteer coaches are needed; to volunteer, call Travis Bakken, at (847) 782-3623. To register, call (847) 360-4700. Visit waukeganparks.org.

Oct. 21

Bulls Tip-Off Luncheon: Noon Wednesday, Oct. 21, Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago. The Chicago Bulls officially open the 2009-10 basketball season with a fundraising luncheon. $70. (312) 455-4122 or Bulls.com.

Oct. 23

Spartan Boys Basketball tryouts: 3:30-5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, for seventh grade; 3:30-5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26 for fifth grade, St. Nectarios Church, Palatine. Visit spartanbasketball.ning.com for information.

Oct. 24

Start Smart Golf: Register by Saturday, Oct. 24, for class 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 7 to Dec. 19 (no class Nov. 28), Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Ages 4-5 and their parents can learn the basic skills necessary to play golf. Cost is $68 for Grayslake residents, $82 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.

Oct. 25

Warren Feeder's Girls Basketball Tryouts: Grades 5-6, 5:45-7 p.m.; grades 7-8, 7:15-8:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, Hunt Club Park Community Center, 920 N. Hunt Club Road, Gurnee. Girl currently in grades 5-6 who reside in Warren Township High School District 121 are welcome to try out for the Warren Feeder Girl's Basketball Teams. For information, call Ron Dorsey, at (847) 599-3758.

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.

Ongoing

Open Badminton: 7-11 p.m. Fridays through Dec. 18, Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Participants play recreational matches; all levels of players welcome. Wear court shoes and comfortable clothing. Schedule subject to change. For adults 18 and up. The cost each day is $6 for Grayslake residents, $10 for nonresidents (fee payable at door). Call (847) 223-7529.

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.

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.