Northwest suburban Neighbor sports

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. Deadline is two weeks before event date.

Drop-in volleyball: 6-7:45 p.m. for ages 13-17; 8-10 p.m. for ages 18 and older, Sundays through Dec. 21, Schaumburg Sport Center, 1141 W. Irving Park Road. $4 for residents; $6 nonresidents. (847) 891-1266.

Nov. 13

Illinois Fencers Club: Classes start Thursday, Nov. 13; Lions Park Recreation Center, 411 South Maple St., Mount Prospect. Youth Program is for ages 8-16. Fencing equipment is provided by the club. (773) 588-6244 or Ina2H@hotmail.com. For more on the Illinois Fencers Club visit illinoisfencersclub.org.

Nov. 14

2008 Basketball Field House Turkey Classic: 3-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, Lake Barrington Field House, 28156 W. North Pointe Parkway, Lake Barrington. Girls grades five-eight; boys grades four-eight. $250 per team. Registration deadline is Friday, Nov. 14. (847) 707-2537 or nwyouthsports@gmail.com

Nov. 15

Hanover Park Little League 2009 baseball/softball registration: 10 a.m.-4 p. m. Saturday, Nov. 15, and noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16. Boys and Girls ages 5-18, who live in Hanover Park, Carol Stream or Schaumburg are eligible. Information and registration forms can be found at hanoverparklittleleague.com.

TSA Baseball tryouts: Noon-2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 15 and 22; TSA Multi-Sport Facility, 355 Hastings Drive, Buffalo Grove. Open to 16U and 18U elite summer baseball teams. High School post-season competition and training to prepare student athletes to college coaches and professional scouts. tsanorthwest.com or call (847) -279-3934

Nov. 18

Leftovers Basketball tournament: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, Schaumburg Park District Sports Center. Two-on-two parent/child tourney for fathers, mothers, guardian or relatives and their sixth, seventh or eighth grade counterparts. Prizes, T-shirts, contests. Registration deadline is Nov. 18. Call (847) 490-7020 or parkfun.com.

Nov. 27

Annual Turkey Trot: Thursday, Nov. 27, Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine, in front of Building A, Palatine. Pre-race $23 residents; $28 nonresidents. Race day, $40. Race times: 8 a.m.-two-mile run; 9 a.m. five-mile run. There will also be a 100 yard Drumstick Dash fun run for ages 10 and younger at 10 a.m., cost $5. Bring a nonperishable food item for the Palatine Township Food Pantry on race day. For registration or information, call the Palatine Park District at (847) 991-0333.

Nov. 29

Indoor Sprint Triathlon: Nov. 29, Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. Schaumburg Park District host this indoor Sprint Triathlon which includes 10-minute swim, 15-minute bike ride and 15-minute run. Space is limited. $27, residents; $37 nonresidents. Part of the Midwest Indoor Sprint Triathlon Series with the Bartlett and Hoffman Estates park districts. For information or to register, parkfun.com or (847) 490-7015.

Dec. 5

2008 Basketball Holiday Madness Shootout: Saturday, Dec. 20: Seventh grade girls: 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; seventh grade boys: 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m.; eighth grade girls: 3, 5 and 7 p.m.; eighth grade boys: 4, 6 and 8 p.m., Lake Barrington Field House, 28156 W. North Pointe Parkway, Lake Barrington. Fifth grade girls: 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; fifth grade boys: 10 a.m. noon and 2 p.m.; sixth grade girls: 3, 5, and 7 p.m.; sixth grade boys: 4, 6, and 8 p.m. Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. $225 per team. Registration deadline, Friday, Dec. 5. (847) 707-2537 or nwyouthsports@gmail.com

Midwest Invitational Basketball Gold and Silver divisions: 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2; 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, Schaumburg Sport Complex, 1141 W. Irving Park Road, Schaumburg. Girls grades fifth-eight; boys grades four-eight. $350 per team. Registration deadline, Friday, Dec. 5. (847) 707-2537 or nwsa@comcast.net.

Dec. 6

5K Chilly Chili Race: 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, Schaumburg Golf Club. 5k run and warm up after with a chili lunch. $29-$32. Race entry forms are available at Schaumburg Park District facilities; online at parkfun.com or by calling (847) 490-7020.

Rolling Meadows Junior Mustang Tryouts: Saturday, Dec. 6 and Sunday, Dec. 7; Rolling Meadows High School, 1801 Central, Rolling Meadows. Open to fifth through eighth grade boys and girls. For specific times for each age group, call (847) 670-8933 or (630) 971-2294.

Hersey Feeder Basketball Tryouts: Saturday, Dec. 6 and Sunday, Dec. 7; John Hersey High School Field House, 1900 E. Thomas, Arlington Heights. Open to boys in sixth, seventh and eighth grades. Dec. 6 tryouts will be 1:15-2:45 p.m. for sixth grade, 3-4:45 p.m. for seventh and 5-6:45 p.m. for eighth. Dec. 7 tryouts will be for all levels 3:15-5:15 p.m. Important to make both sessions. Call (847) 253-9758 or e-mail juniorhuskies@gmail.com

Dec. 10

Wolves player visit: 7-8 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 10, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. A Chicago Wolves Hockey player will share his experience on the ice and discuss the importance of reading. One audience member will get to put on a Chicago Wolves jersey. Part of the library's "Read to Succeed" program. For information, call (847) 459-4100.

Miscelleanous

Senior men's bowling league: 12:15 p.m. Wednesdays at Elk Grove Bowl, Higgins and Arlington Heights roads, Elk Grove Village. Substitutes 55 and older are needed. Possible to become a full-time bowler. Cost is minimal. (847) 439-4386 or e-mail wpiscitello@aol.com.

The Athletic Barn: The Athletic Barn is now open to rent for local baseball/softball and basketball teams. Offers 10,000 square feet of gym space, two batting cages, two pitchers mounds and two basketball courts. Hosts team practices and training sessions. Rental space available. Call (847) 290-1330 or e-mail trevor@athleticbarnchicago.com

Kane County Phantoms 17U baseball: The Kane County Phantoms 17U baseball team is seeking a few additional players for the 2009 season. The Phantoms play in local, state and out of sate tournaments on weekends after the high school spiring season is completed. If you are interested in a tryout or information, call Ernie Colombe at (630) 664-2223 or e0mail e.colombe@mchsi.com.

World Class Basketball Association: The World Class Basketball Association is looking for players for the 2008-09 Winter AAU/travel basketball season. Players in fifth-eighth grade, who are serious about the game of basketball and have a desire to play high school basketball in the future, are being sought. For information visit worldclassbasketball.org or call Dan, (847) 529-9392 or coachkrauser@worldclassbasketball.org.

Boy's fall basketball teams forming: Next Level Basketball Academy is now forming boy's fall basketball teams for fifth to 10th grade. E-mail NLBA1@yahoo.com or call (847) 508-2721 for information.

FSC Aquatics teams open registration: Open registration is being held for the FSC Aquatics swim, diving and polo team. No tryouts required, all welcome. Must live within the District 211 high school boundaries. Practices are held at Palatine High School. Program fee is $300-$375. For information, call Ed at (815) 788-5156 or Mauro at (847) 345-8667.

SAA Travel Baseball: The 13U Schaumburg Flyers Blue is looking for several "A" level baseball players to complete its roster. Residency not required. Call Bill Grzelak for tryout information. (847) 584-4556.

Sport league registrations: Lake Barrington Field House is now taking registration for adult sports leagues, youth basketball leagues and tot sports classes, which will all begin in November. Contact Ben Curcio at (847) 852-5065 or e-mail bcurcio@barringtonfieldhouse.com.

Hoffman Heat 14-U baseball: Tryouts for the 2009 season will be held on an individual basis during October. Players cannot turn 15 before May 1, 2009. Practices begin in January and the season concludes before Aug. 1. The Heat play 40-50 games including several tournaments. For information, call David (847) 337-0397 or Jim, (847) 302-7173.