Larkin Booster Bash slated for Feb. 23 at Eagles Club

The Larkin High School Athletic Booster Club is hosting its 11th Annual Booster Bash on Saturday, Feb. 23 at the Eagles Club Hall at 325 Raymond Road in Gilberts.

The $35 ticket price includes one free admission to a Larkin basketball game, a buffet, dancing to music provided by a disc jockey and a chance to win a grand prize raffle. There will also be a silent auction held.

The funds raised by the Larkin Booster Club provide uniforms and awards for all sports teams at Larkin High School. Tickets can be purchased at each home basketball game, from any Larkin Booster Club board member. You may also get tickets by calling the Larkin athletic office at (847) 888-5200 ext. 5240.

Jacobs baseball youth camp: The Jacobs High School baseball coaching staff and varsity players will be hosting a one-day, indoor, preseason camp for players ages 7-14 on Sunday, March 2.

Check-in will be held from 7-8 a.m., followed by camp activities from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the Jacobs High School Field House.

The camp will include instruction on throwing, catching, defense, pitching, hitting, baserunning and philosophy.

Each camper will receive a customized Jacobs baseball T-shirt modeled after the new Jacobs uniforms. Lunch and beverages will be provided. There will also be a guest speaker present to conduct a parents presentation in the Jacobs auditorium from 2-3 p.m. The discussion will focus on philosophy, objectives and expectations of youth baseball.

Cost will be $75 per player if registered before Feb. 1, $80 after Feb, 1. Please bring all your own standard baseball gear (baseball pants, hat, glove, bat, etc.). No cleats please.

To get the necessary paperwork, visit www.athletics2000.com\jacobs.

South Elgin cheerleading: The South Elgin High School cheerleading program will be holding an informational meeting for athletes only on Monday, Feb. 10 at 5 p.m. in classroom G 139.

Participants can learn the routine on Tuesday, Feb. 19 from 6-8:30 p.m. in the South Elgin auxiliary gym. Clinic dates for tumbling, stunts and practice will be Wednesday, Feb. 20 (6-8 p.m.) and Thursday, Feb. 21 (6-8 p.m. in the South Elgin wrestling gym.

Actual tryout dates will be held on Saturday, Feb. 23 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the wrestling gym and aerobics/dance room.