NW suburban 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.

Campanelli Winter sports leagues/programs registration: The Alfred Campanelli YMCA is accepting registration for its youth winter sports leagues and youth sports programs. Classes and leagues begin Monday, Jan. 4. For information about programs and pricing, contact Trevor at (847) 891-9622 or campanelliymca.org.

Wheeling Youth Basketball: Registration is being accepted for the Wheeling Park District Youth Basketball program. Ten divisions are offered for boys and girls in grades K-10 at an affordable rate. The program is designed to promote skill development and teamwork while allowing kids to enjoy the game. For information, call Ryan McCalley, (847) 465-2941 or wheelingparkdistrict.com.

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.

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.

Next Level Basketball: Next Level Basketball Academy is now forming a boys fourth-eighth-grade team for the winter session. The season runs from November-February. For informaiton, (847) 508-2721 or NLBA1@yahoo.com.

Lady Saxons: Schaumburg Lady Saxons Feeder Basketball is forming a fifth and sixth grade team for girls. For informaiton, contact Rich Gerber, (847) 987-5356 or Richard.Gerber@comcast.net.

Basketball at the RecPlex: Men's winter basketball league registration is being accepted at RecPlex only. No mail in registration accepted. The fee is $575 per team; each team plays 10 games at Lions Recreation Center. Season begins week of Jan. 10-through March. Call Bob at (847) 640-1000 for information.

Winter coed volleyball: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Jan. 14-through March 18, RecPlex, Mount Prospect. Men and women needed for both coed recreational and coed competitive volleyball leagues at RecPlex. Everyone welcome, regardless of ability. League fee is $275. For information, call Bob, (847) 640-1000.

Dec. 17

Cheerleading Clinic: 6:30-8:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, Elk Grove High School field house, 500 W. Elk Grove Blvd. Cheerleading clinic with the Elk Grove High School Co-Ed Cheerleading team for ages 4-14. Lean cheers and a routine, which will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, during the basketball game against Prospect High School. $30. Contact Jeff Siegal at jeffrey.siegal@d214.org.

Dec. 19

Schaumburg Flyers Holiday Bowling Bash: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, Brunswick Zone, 1100 W. Lake St., Roselle. Free game of bowling, shoe rental and a soda. For details, call (847) 891-2255.

Dec. 21

Winter Break Fielding Camps: 1-3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21-Wednesday Dec. 23 or 2-4 p.m. Monday Dec. 28-Wednesday, Dec. 30, John Hersey High School field house, 1900 E. Thomas, Arlington Heights. Professional defensive baseball camp for ages 9-14 hosted by the Arlington Heights Park District and partnered with Tom Barnard and The Athletic Barn. $110 per session. To register, (847) 290-1330.

Girls basketball camp: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21-Wednesday, Dec. 23, Schaumburg High School, 1100 W. Schaumburg Road. Schaumburg High School's Girls Basketball program offers three-day youth basketball camp for girls in grades one-eight. $80. Proceeds benefit the Girls Basketball program. Contact Coach Berggren (970) 819-1511 or aberggren@d211.org to register.

Dec. 22

Basketball camp: Tuesday, Dec. 22 and Wednesday, Dec. 23, Hat Trick Hockey, Palatine. 4:15-5:15 p.m. ages 4-6; 5:15-6:15 p.m. ages 7-9. $20. For information, (847) 259-6890.

Dec. 28

Winter Break Fielding Camps: 2-4 p.m. Monday Dec. 28-Wednesday, Dec. 30, John Hersey High School field house, 1900 E. Thomas, Arlington Heights. Professional defensive baseball camp for ages 9-14 hosted by the Arlington Heights Park District and partnered with Tom Barnard and The Athletic Barn. $110. To register, (847) 290-1330.

Dec. 29

Third grade girls basketball clinic: 10:30-11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29 and Wednesday, Dec. 30, St. Peter School, 111 W. Olive St., Arlington Heights. The Arlington Cardinals Girls Travel Basketball program hosts a free clinic for all area third grade girls. For informaiton, call Steve, (847) 373-9001 or sjs@4scp.com.

Soccer camp: Tuesday, Dec. 29 and Wednesday, Dec. 30; Hat Trick Hockey, Palatine. 4:15-5:15 p.m. ages 4-6; 5:15-6:15 ages 7-9. $20. (847) 259-6890 for information.

Dec. 31

Winter Nationals Dodgeball Tournament: Tuesday, Jan. 2, Schaumburg Sport Center, 1141 W. Irving Park Road. Multiple divisions for men, women, youth and co-recreational teams. Team fees range from $105-$125. Title of National Amateur Dodgeball Association Indoor National Champions is on the line. Deadline to register teams is Thursday, Dec. 31. Call (847) 985-2120 or visit dodgeballusa.com.

Jan. 9

Indoor Round Robin for 16U softball teams: 9:30 and 10:45 a.m. Saturdays, Jan. 9, 16, 22 and 30; Feb. 6 and 13, Buffalo Grove Park District in the Golf Dome, 801 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. Six teams maximum, four games per team, one hour time limit. $750 per team. Call Drive Performance, (847) 229-1009 or drive-performance.com.

Youth baseball registration: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9; 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12; or 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, RecPlex, 420 W. Dempster, Mount Prospect. $25 late fee applies after Jan. 16. For information and fee schedule, (847) 899-1619 or mppd.org.

Rolling Meadows Youth Baseball: 9:30 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Jan. 9, 23 and 30; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, Rolling Meadows Community Center, 3705 Pheasant Drive. RMYB holds registration for the 2010 season. Visit RMYB.org.

Jan. 12

Youth baseball registration: 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12; or 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, RecPlex, 420 W. Dempster, Mount Prospect. $25 late fee applies after Jan. 16. For information and fee schedule, (847) 899-1619 or mppd.org.

Jan. 16

Youth baseball registration: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, RecPlex, 420 W. Dempster, Mount Prospect. $25 late fee applies after Jan. 16. For information and fee schedule, (847) 899-1619 or mppd.org.

Feb. 6

2010 Summer Adult Softball team registration: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, RecPlex, 420 W. Dempster, Mount Prospect. $300-$750 per team. Men's classic 16-inch league is $2,200. Register in person, no mail or phone ins. (847) 640-1000.

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.