Northwest suburban sports camps & 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. Deadline is 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.

Winter Basketball registration: The Elk Grove Park District is accepting registrations for the 2010 Winter Basketball Leagues through Monday, Jan. 4. There is a men's 18 and over league that will play on Mondays beginning Jan. 11 and a high school boy's league that will play on Sundays. Detailed registration information is available at the Pavilion from desk, 1000 Wellington Ave., Elk Grove Village or contact Mike Wick at mwick@elkgroveparks.org.

Palatine soccer and volleyball: The Palatine Park District is now accepting registration for Men's Soccer and Coed Adult Volleyball leagues. Both leagues will begin play in January at the new Falcon Park Recreation Center, 2195 N. Hicks Road, Palatine. For information, call Todd Ranum, (847) 705-5123, ext. 238.

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, (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. 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

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.

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.

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.

Jan. 19

Tumbling: Tuesdays, Jan. 19-March 2, West Park Fieldhouse, Wolf Road and Greenview, Des Plaines. Des Plaines Park District offers tumbling classes for ages 3-13. $59-$74. For times, age brackets and information, call (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.

Jan. 21

Parent & Me Racquetball lessons: 6-7 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 21-March 11, Prairie Lake Racquetball Courts, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. $23-$28. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.

Rackidteers Racquetball lessons: 4-5 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 21-March 11, Prairie Lake Racquetball Courts, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. Ages 6-9. $45-$67. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.

Youth Racquetball lessons: 5-6 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 21-March 11, Prairie Lake Racquetball Courts, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. Ages 10-14. $$45-$67. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.

Jan. 24

Cheerleading: 1:30-2:30 p.m. (grades four and five); 2:30-3:30 p.m. (grades six-eight), Sundays, Jan. 24-March 14, Leisure Center Gym, 2222 Birch St., Des Plaines. $38-$48

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.

March 3

Swim team tryouts/registration: Tryouts: 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, March 3 and Thursday, March 4, Harper College, building M, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. Registration: 6 p.m. Monday, March 8, Birchwood Recreation Center, 435 W. Illinois Ave., Palatine. The Palatine Park District Swim Team welcomes swimmers of all ages and competitive levels. For information, call Glenn Brown or Tony Gallagher, (847) 202-3240.

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.