Neighbor sports
Baseball
Youth competition: Roselle Rampage will host a free Aquafina Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run Competition for area youth from 4 to 6:30 p.m. May 4 at Alexian Field, home of the Schaumburg Flyers.
Competitors are divided into four age divisions: 7/8, 9/10, 11/12, 13/14, and have a chance to advance through four levels of competition, including team championships at major league ballparks and the national finals at the 2008 MLB All-Star Game.
All participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate and fill out a registration/waiver form prior to the start of the competition. Anyone with questions or to pre-register, contact Dan Lombardo at Rampage-PHR@comcast.net or go to the Web site at www.eteamz.com/rosellerampage.
Football/cheerleading
Summer camps: Chicago Bears Youth Football Camps will be offered in June and July. The camps are non-contact day camps for youngsters 6 to 14 years old and teach athletic, football and life skills for young athletes. Local camps include the following:
• June 16 to 20 -- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Alphonsus Church, 411 Wheeling Road, Prospect Heights.
• June 23 to 27 -- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Barbara Rose School, 61 W. Penny Road, Barrington.
• June 23 to 27 -- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Deerpath Middle School, 95 W. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest.
• July 7 to 11 -- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Campanelli YMCA, 300 W. Wise Road, Schaumburg.
• July 14 to 18 -- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Poe School, 2800 N. Highland Ave., Arlington Heights.
• July 14 to 18 -- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Laura B. Sprague School, 2425 Riverwoods Drive, Lincolnshire.
• July 21 to 25 -- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Barbara Rose School, 61 W. Penny Road, Barrington.
• July 21 to 25 -- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Highland School, 310 W. Rockland Road, Libertyville.
Sign up by Friday and save $25 on the summer camp registration. Each camp maintains a 10-to-1 student-to-instructor ratio. First-aid trained staff and an athletic trainer are available at all camps to ensure a safe and healthy experience.
For information, call Chicago Bears Youth Football Camps at (312) 226-7776 or go to the Web site at www.prosportsexperience.com/bears/
Golf
Women's league: The Smiler's Women's 9-Hole Golf League seeks new members and substitutes. The league plays at Arlington Lakes Golf Course Thursdays teeing off from 7:45 to 8:07 a.m. April 17 through Sept. 4. Golfers are of all skill levels. For more information about joining, call Donna Rosko at (847) 895-7295.
Couples league: The Friday night couples "fun golf" league seeks players. The league plays at the Mount Prospect Golf Club from May through August with tee times starting at 5:20 p.m. There are weekly themes and an end-of-the year banquet. Weekly play is not mandatory and substitutes are not required. For more information, contact Karen and Mark Ackermann at (847) 394-3524 or address an e-mail to k.ackermann@comcast.net.
Racing
Team signups: Elite Athletic Development is currently recruiting swimmers, runners and bicyclists of all levels for its new racing team. Anyone running their first 5K or 20th triathlon, will benefit from group training and tips from professional coaches. Come to Elite's open house between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. April 19 at 12 W. College Drive, Unit B, Arlington Heights (between Arlington Heights Road and Kennicott, just off University Drive) to learn more or for priority signup. Signup is also open for Summer Youth Athletic Development Camps.
For information, call (847) 394-8110 or go to www.eliteathletic.com.
Soccer
Holiday tournament: Grove United Soccer Association, a non-for-profit organization, will hold an annual soccer tournament May 23-26 at Willow Stream Park. The association wants to raise money for scholarships to give less fortunate kids an opportunity to play soccer at a competitive level.
For information, e-mail Joel at manning824@aol.com or Dayna at dlucas@ameritech.net. For information on the tournament, scholarship programs or sponsorship opportunities, visit the Web site at www.groveunitedsoccer.com.