NW suburban sports tryouts and camps
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. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.
July 30
Baseball 15U and 16U Tryouts: 6 p.m. Thursdays, July 30 and Aug. 6 and 13, Drive Performance, 1543 Abbott Drive, Wheeling. Drive Performance will manage Summer Baseball Teams at the 15- and 16-year-old levels. To register, call (847) 229-1009.
July 31
Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove cycling races: 4-6:30 p.m. Friday, July 31; 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1; and 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday-Aug. 2, Elk Grove Village. For information, tourofelkgrove.com or call (773) 868-3010.
Aug. 2
Free Swim Day: Noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, Historic Methodist Camp Ground, 1250 Campground Road, Des Plaines. The campground celebrates the opening of its newly renovated swimming pool with a free swim day. The public is welcome. Visit methodistcampground.org.
Aug. 3
Lifeguard certification course: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, South Barrington Park District, 3 Tennis Club Lane, South Barrington. Prepare to become a lifeguard at this American Red Cross aquatic facility. Upon successful completion of the 40-hour course, the student will hold a current CPR for the Professional Rescuer card; a Life Guard/First Aid card and an AED card. Pickup the lifeguard book at the pool office before first day of class. $225-$2545. (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.
Hoop Defenders Summer Camp: Session Two 10 a.m.-noon Monday, Aug. 3-Friday, Aug. 7, Woodlawn Middle School, 6362 Gilmer Road, Long Grove. Fundamentals of ballhandling, defense, shooting and rebounding. For girls in grades five-eight. $150. Amy, (847) 726-9887. hoopdefenders.com
White Sox Summer Camps: Monday, Aug. 3-Friday, Aug. 7, Indoor Sport Center, Schaumburg. Official summer camp of the White Sox includes Little Sluggers for ages 5-6; SRC 1 for ages 70-8; and STC 2 for ages 9-12. $199-$159. Register online at bullssoxacademy.com or at the Schaumburg Park District. (630) 752-9225.
Aug. 5
Rolling Meadows Chamber 2009 golf event: 7 a.m. Rolling Knolls Country Club, 11N260 Rohrssen Road, Elgin. $100 per golfer. Call (847) 398-3730.
Aug. 6
Baseball 15U and 16U Tryouts: 6 p.m. Thursdays, Aug. 6 and 13, Drive Performance, 1543 Abbott Drive, Wheeling. Drive Performance will manage Summer Baseball Teams at the 15- and 16-year-old levels. To register, call (847) 229-1009.
Aug. 8
Northwest Travelers Baseball 2010 team tryouts: Saturday, Aug. 8 and Sunday, Aug. 9, Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. For age brackets and times visit nwtb.org. Preregistration not required, register on day of tryout. For information, call Tony at (847) 732-8669.
Palatine Travelers Baseball/Softball Tryouts: Saturday, Aug. 8. Tryouts for boys: 8:30 a.m. 10-year old team; 10:30 a. m. 11-year old team; 12:30 p.m. 12-year old team; 8:30 a.m. 13-year old team 1:30 p.m. 14-year old team, at Hamilton fields. Tryouts for girls: 4-6 p.m. U-10 team; 2-4 p.m.; U-12 team and 2-6 p.m. U-14 team at Community Park fields. Sunday, Aug. 9, will include those players who make the first cut and are invited back. Tryouts results will be posted at pyb.com (10-12 year olds) and pbabaseballsoftball.com (13-14 year olds). Preregistration is strongly recommended. Forms can be downloaded from palatineparks.org/forms. Tryout fee for boys 10-12 and girls U10/U12 is $10. There is no tryout fee for boys 13-14 and girls U-14.
Aug. 9
30th Anniversary Celebration: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays, Aug. 9, 23 and 30 and Saturday, Aug. 29, Arlington Lakes Golf Club, 1211 S. New Wilke Road, Arlington Heights. Celebrate 30 years of golfing, with special offers, contests, savings, and prizes will all be offered. for information, call (847) 577-3030.
Aug. 10
Basketball camp: Aug. 10-14, Park Place Recreation Center, Streamwood. The World Class Basketball Association's Stars of Tomorrow Basketball Camp is open to all boys and girls in fourth-eighth grade who are serious about the game of basketball and want to play high school basketball in the future. For more information, visit the Park Place Recreation Center or contact the World Class Basketball Association via e-mail at coachkrauser@worldclassbasketball.org or at (847) 879-6159.
Chicago Bulls Summer Camps: Monday, Aug. 10-Friday, Aug. 14, Sport Center in Schaumburg. Official summer camps of the Chicago Bulls includes Rookies for ages 5-8; and Veterans for ages 9-12. $199. Register at bullssoxacademy.com or at the Schaumburg Park District. (630) 752-9225.
Aug. 12
Kenneth Young Center golf outing: 6:15-7:15 a.m. registration and breakfast Wednesday, Aug. 12, Bloomingdale Golf Club, 181 Glen Ellyn Rd, Bloomingdale. (630) 529.6232. Fee includes continental breakfast, green fees, golf carts, goody bag games, lunch buffet and more. Contact Fran Kirk at (847) 524.8800 ext. 103 or frank@kennethyoung.org.
Optimist Club of Des Plaines Youth Golf outing: Wednesday, Aug. 12, Lake Park Golf Course, 1015 Howard Ave., at Lee Street, Des Plaines. Golf, lunch and prizes. Some golf experience recommended. Call (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.
Aug. 13
Baseball 15U and 16U Tryouts: 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, Drive Performance, 1543 Abbott Drive, Wheeling. Drive Performance will manage Summer Baseball Teams at the 15- and 16-year-old levels. To register, call (847) 229-1009.
Aug. 22
Feet Fest 3K Family Fun Run/Walk: 8:30-9:15 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, Towne Square, Smith and Slade streets, Palatine. Sixth annual Palatine Park District's Fee Fest. $10-$15 pre-race; $15-$20 race day. Pre-race deadline is Saturday, Aug. 22. Required registration forms may be downloaded from palatineparks.org; or picked up at the Community Center, 250 E. Wood St.; or Birchwood Recreation Center, 435 W. Illinois Ave. For information, (847) 991-0333.
Aug. 22
Punjabi Cultural Society Basketball Tournament: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, Community Recreation Center, 120 E. Oak St., Addison. For information, call Ronny, (312) 318-4426; Surinder, (847) 532-0610 or Bhinder, (847) 361-3579.
Aug. 23
Punjabi Sports Festival: 9 1.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, Centennial Park, 1776 Centennial Place, Addison. All day sports festival includes Kabaddi, volleyball, soccer, athletics, musical chairs, Bhangra Aerobics, Yoga, kids events and more. Registration for teams, $50; $5 for individual sport. For information, (847) 359-5727
30th Anniversary Celebration: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays, Aug. 23 and 30 and Saturday, Aug. 29, Arlington Lakes Golf Club, 1211 S. New Wilke Road, Arlington Heights. Celebrate 30 years of golfing, with special offers, contests, savings, and prizes will all be offered. for information, call (847) 577-3030.
Aug. 29
30th Anniversary Celebration: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 29 and 30, Arlington Lakes Golf Club, 1211 S. New Wilke Road, Arlington Heights. Celebrate 30 years of golfing, with special offers, contests, savings, and prizes will all be offered. for information, call (847) 577-3030.