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Neighbor sports

Posted June 04, 2008 11:00 pm

Daily Herald Staff Report

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Aqua Sprites: The Aqua Sprites Synchronized Swim Team, Lattof Y qualified for 2008 US Age Group Championship at Regional Championship in Indianapolis the weekend of May 10-11. The Age Group Championship will be held in Binghamton NY, June 28 through July 3.

The top three in each event from Michigan, Illinois and Indiana Associations competed.

Receiving first in 16-17 duet, were Hannah Metcalf, Mount Prospect and Libby Meadows, Glenview. Sasha, Libby, Anastasija Kuznecova, Buffalo Grove, and Melissa Goetter, Beth Schaefer and Erin Winecki of Des Plaines qualified in the 13-15 age group team event receiving third place.

In the Intermediate division, Mount Prospect residents Jenna Gudritz and Sarah Pucek took first and second in 11-12 solo and combined efforts for first in duet. Jackie Glattard, Wilmette and Dessi Stamatova of Buffalo Grove were second and Nicole Dinkle, Park Ridge and Marilee Stonis, Mount Prospect received third place for 11-12 duet.

Josie Pucek and Mary Schiavone, Mount Prospect received second for 13-15 duet.

The Aqua Sprites also received awards for figure competition.

Intermediate 11-12: First, Sarah Pucek; second, Dessi Stamatova; third, Jenna Gudritz; sixth, Jackie Glattard; eighth, Nicole Dinkle and 10th Marilee Stonis.

Intermediate 13-15: First, Josie Pucek; seventh, Sarah Seguine-Hall and eighth, Mary Schiavone.

11-12 Age Group: First, Sasha Boudke.

16-17 Age Group: Third, Libby Meadows and seventh Hannah Metcalf.

The Aqua Sprites Synchro Team welcomes new members for summer team or synchronized swim class and to participate in the Annual Water Show, August 8 and 9.

Storm soccer camps: The Chicago Storm will hold 31 weeklong soccer camps throughout the Chicago area from June 9 through Aug. 18. Each camper receives a soccer ball, official camp T-shirt, certificate of participation and a ticket to a Chicago Storm match during the 2008-09 season. Register online at www.ChicagoStorm.net, and click on either the "In the Spotlight" link on the right side of the front page, or the "Camps" link on the left side.

The camps are open to all levels and divisions of play. Storm offices are at 5333 Prairie Stone Pkwy., Hoffman Estates. Call (866) 786-7681, or visit www.ChicagoStorm.net.

Dance camps: Chicago Storm's dance team, the Storm Chasers, led by director Lindsey Jones, hold 12 weeklong dance camps throughout the Chicago area for ages 4-6 and 7-17 from June 16 through Aug. 11. Each camper receives a set of poms, official camp T-shirt, certificate of participation and a ticket to a Chicago Storm match during the 2008-09 season. Register online at www.ChicagoStorm.net, and click on either the "In the Spotlight" link on the right side of the front page, or the "Camps" link on the left side. The Chicago Storm offices are at 5333 Prairie Stone Pkwy., Hoffman Estates. Call (866) 786-7681, or visit www.ChicagoStorm.net.

Travel Soccer Tryouts: Hoffman United will be holding open tryouts for the 2008-2009 season through June 6. For more information on how to sign up, location and times, visit www.hoffmansoccer.org.

XTERRA X-Country Trail Run: 8 a.m. June 7, Deer Grove West Forest Preserve, Palatine. Five-mile adventure run through the forest preserve. $30. To register, visit www.chicagotrailseries.com. For information, call Scott Bush at (847) 202-9195.

Kohl's US Youth Soccer: American Cup 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 7 and 8, Atcher Park, 700 S. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. Hosted by the United States Youth Soccer Association, the festival will host 120 teams of Boys and Girls U6-U14 on six soccer fields. Tournament is open to players registered with a US Youth Soccer State Association recreational league. Admission to the Americas Cup is free. For information, call Jeff at (847) 372-9587 or e-mail Jeffery. s. sanderson@jpmchase.com.

Travel team tryouts: American Soccer Club's 2008 travel team's tryout sessions for ages U10 (fourth grade) through U14 (eighth grade) will be from 8:30 to 11 a.m. June 7 and 3:30 to 6 p.m. June 8 at Prospect High School, 801 W. Kensington Road, Mount Prospect. For details, contact JP Karlov, (847) 870-8363.

Walk with Rachel: 10 a.m. June 7, Adolph Link Gazebo, 900 SW Glenn Trail, Elk Grove Village. Walk in memory of Rachel Laird and help raise money for Children's Memorial Hospital. For information call Gayle at (847) 791-1137 or www.walkwithrachel.com.

GiGi's Playhouse 5K Fun Run/Walk: Registration 7:30-8:30 a.m. June 8; Village Green at Prairie Stone, 5336 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. Benefits GiGi's Playhouse free literacy and educational programs. Includes 5K Fun Run, 1-mile inspirational walk, and the Dash for Down syndrome. For information or to register, (847) 885-PLAY or www.gigisplayhouse.com.

Tennis Across America free clinic: 2-3 p.m. June 8, Schaumburg Tennis Plus, 1416 N. Payne Ave., Schaumburg. Play a game, get a free lesson, learn the basics, more. All abilities welcome. For information, call (847) 884-0678 or visit www.parkfun.com.

X-Games Medalist Matt Wilhelm: 1-2 p.m. June 8, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. BMX World Champion Matt Wilhelm will perform bike stunts, while educating the public about bicycle safety, leading a healthy lifestyle and becoming a champion. Bring a lawn chair. All Ages welcome. Rain date for this event will be June 14 at the same time. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Palatine Feeder Basketball: Palatine Junior Pirates Girls Basketball 2008 Summer camps will be held for girls entering grades four-eight at Palatine High School, East gym. Camp 1: daily 3:30-5:30 p.m. June 9-20; cost: $50 or $8 per daily session. Camp 2: 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, June 12-July 24; cost: $30 or $8 per individual session. Camps lead by coaches from the Palatine Feeder program. To register send e-mail to Shelly Mayer at msmayer1345@sbcglobal.net

Palatine Jr. Pirates participate in the Northern Illinois Girls Feeder Basketball Association. phsfeeder.com/girls.

Bartlett Youth golf lessons: Begins June 9 for beginners and intermediate level play for ages 6-15. Beginner level $34 for residents, $39 nonresidents. Intermediate level $43 for residents, $48 nonresidents. Call (630) 540-4800 for age and level lesson times. www.bartlettparks.org.

Clearbrook Guardians/PAL golf outing: 11 a.m. June 10; Old Orchard Country Club, 700 W. Rand Road, Mount Prospect. Lunch, dinner, raffle, golf, auctions, more. $195 per golfer; $75 dinner only. Benefits children and adults with disabilities. Sponsorships available. (847) 385-5305 or clearbrookguardian@sbcglobal.net.

Summer Volleyball Camps: The Sports Academy Northwest will hold the following Summer Volleyball camp sessions: June 16-26, Monday-Thursday, registration deadline June 12; July 7-17, Monday-Thursday; July 21-31, Monday-Thursday; Aug. 4-14, Monday-Thursday; Aug. 18-21, Monday-Thursday. Registration deadline is the Thursday before the start of the session. For times of sessions and age brackets, visit www.tsanorthwest.com/volleyball/skills.

Upcoming

Adult self-defense workshop: June 14, Prairie Stone Sports and Wellness Center, Hoffman Estates. Covers quick and effective self-defense including holds, grabs and strikes. Hosted by Barrington Marital Arts and taught by self-defense expert Master S. Morris Lawson. $79 for residents; $84 for nonresidents. To register, (847) 285-5400. For questions, (847) 382-9599.

Streamwood Stride: June 14. 10K run, one-mile fun run, 5K run/walk and kiddie races to benefit the SPD Scholarship Fund. Register online at www.active.com or www.streamwoodparkdistrict.org. Sponsorships available. (630) 372-PARK.

Student Athlete Foundation: June 14 is the application deadline for The Student Athlete Foundation's 2008 Christine Green Scholarship, a $2,000 scholarship awarded to a college-bound or currently enrolled college student. Visit www.TSANNorthwest.com for information or to download an application.

Loop the Loop for Kids 5K Run/Walk: 8 a.m. June 15, Merchandise Mart, Chicago. Serious athletes, fitness enthusiasts, families and Children's Memorial supporters. $35; children 12 and under free. www.childrensmemorial.org/loop.

Palm Court Charity Golf outing: June 16, Old Orchard Country Club, 700 W. Rand Road, Mount Prospect. Golf, lunch, dinner at Palm Court, raffles, auction. Benefits children and adults with developmental disabilities. $200 per golfer. Sandie, (847) 870-7770.

Wellness Challenge Golf Outing: 10:30 a.m. June 16, Twin Orchard Country Club, Long Grove. Brunch, driving range, golf, cart, beverages, cocktail reception, dinner, awards, prizes and entertainment. $550 per golfer or $100 for evening festivities only. Kara, (847) 241-5975 or kara.williams@wellnessplace.org. for registration and sponsorship information.

Kloepfer Insurance Services OMNI Golf Classic: 8:45 a.m. June 16, Ivanhoe Club, Mundelein. Breakfast with special guest Chip Beck, PGA Senior Tour player, golf, brunch, dinner, awards, auction, more. For sponsorship and golf information, call Shanan (847) 353-1762.

Boy Scout Golf Classic: 10:30 a.m. June 16, Kemper Lakes Golf Club, 24000 N. Old McHenry Road, Hawthorn Woods. $400 includes lunch, golf pro clinic, beverages/hors d'oeuvres, dinner. Hosted by the Northwest Suburban Council to benefit scout programs in the Northwest suburbs. Call Pete at (847) 824-6910 to register.

Journeys from PADS to HOPE golf outing: June 18, Palatine Hills Golf Course, 512 W. Northwest Highway, Palatine. Includes luncheon and ceremony, golf. $125. Ashley, (847) 963-9163, ext. 22 or www.padstohope.org.

All-Star Sunday: June 22, Sharon 2 and Hauserman Parks, Sharon Road, just south of Schaumburg Road and just east of Braintree Drive. Schaumburg Athletic Association hosts All-Star Sunday which includes food, raffle prizes, silent auction, more. Proceeds benefit the association. For times and age brackets, visit www.saa-online.com.

Elgin Community College Foundation Golf Classic: 10:30 a.m. June 23, Elgin Country Club, 2575 Weld Road, Elgin. Golf, prizes, silent auction, lunch, dinner. $250 per golfer. Lunch only $25; dinner only, $60. Sponsorships available. Benefits scholarships. For information or to register, (847) 214-7377 or elgin.edu/eccfoundation.