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. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.

Advanced Offensive Skills Camps: Register now for the Next Level Basketball Academy, 904 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, Advanced Offensive Skills Camps being held at the end of July for girl's and boy's third grade-high school. Also forming teams for boy's late summer/fall for third grade-high school. Call (847) 508-2721 or e-mail NLBA1@yahoo.com.

June 11

Bocce & Shuffleboard Club: 10-11 a. m. Thursdays June 11-July 30, South Barrington Park District, 3 Tennis Club Lane, South Barrington. Park district staff provide all the equipment you need to enjoy a game of bocce or shuffleboard. Ages 18 and up. $10- $15. (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.

Golf 101 sessions: Begins Thursday, June 11 for four weeks, Golf Nation in Palatine. For adults and teens who want to learn the game of golf. Call (847) 202-GOLF for more information. golfnation.us

Hot Shot Sports and More class: 11:00-11:45 a.m. Thursdays, June 11-July 30, Prairie Lakes Gym, 515 E. Thacker St. or 11-11:45 a.m. Saturdays, June 13 -Aug. 1, Leisure Center Gym, 2222 Birch St., both in Des Plaines. Children ages 3-5 develop motor skills and learn sportsmanship through group games and sports including soccer, t-ball, football, and floor hockey. $80-$96. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.

Hot Shot Sports Pee Wee Soccer: 11:45-11:45 a.m., Thursdays, June 11-July 30, Prairie Lakes Gym, 515 E. Thacker St. or 11-11:45 a.m. Saturdays, June 13-Aug. 8, Leisure Center Gym, 2222 Birch St., both in Des Plaines. Class for ages 3-5 focuses on kicking, ball control, dribbling and shooting. or $80- $96. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.

Bocce and Shuffleboard club: 10-11 a.m. Thursdays, June 11-July 30, Community Park, 8 Bridges Drive, South Barrington. Ages 18 and up. To register, sbpd.net or (847) 381-7515.

June 12

Dine & Duck 2009: Friday, June 12, Golf Center Des Plaines, 353 N. River Road. Dinner and golf on the Golf Center Des Plaines 9-hole course for couples 21 and older hosted by the Des Plaines Park District. Drinks, hor d'oeuvres, appetizers, main course, dessert. Tee Times: 5-7 p.m. $70, for reservations (847) 803-4653 or desplainesparks.org.

June 13

19th Annual Lake Park Open: Saturday, June 13, Lake Park Golf Course, Howard and Lee Street. Golf Tournament for ages 9 and over hosted by the Des Plaines Park District and the Journal & Topics. Tee Times start at 7:30 a.m. $20 registration fee includes lunch. (847) 391-5700 or visit desplainesparks.org.

Palatine Panthers equipment handout: 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, June 13; and noon-4 p.m. Sunday, July 12, Community Center. For information, palatinepanthers.com

Women's protection workshop: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 13, Barrington Martial Arts, 123 Barrington Commons, Barrington. Personal protection workshop for women ages 15 and over includes college-bound self-defense and personal protection from strikes, grabs, holds and more. $25-$31. To register, (847) 381-0687.

Long Grove T-ball: Noon to 1 p.m. for ages 3-5; 1-2 p.m. for ages 6-9, Saturdays, June 13 to July 25 (no class July 4), Kildeer Countryside School, 3100 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. The Long Grove Park District offers summer t-ball classes. The cost is $77. To register, call (847) 438-4743.

Long Grove Soccer: 2-3 p.m. for ages 3-5; 3-4 p.m. for ages 6-9, Saturdays, June 13 to July 25 (no class July 4), Kildeer Countryside School, 3100 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. The Long Grove Park District offers a summer soccer clinic. The cost is $77. To register, call (847) 438-4743.

June 14

BCLC Ramble Bicycle event: 6-10 a.m. registration; ride between 6 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, June 14, Kenosha Country Fairgrounds, 20820 111th St. Wilmot, Wis. Sponsored by the Bicycle Club of Lake County Ill. Choose from 12-mile (family friendly), 30- 50- 70- or 100-mile routes in southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois. $18 before Friday, June 12; or $22 day of event. For information, bikebclc.com. To register, www.active.com.

June 15

Ultimate League: Games played on Mondays Jun. 15-Aug. 3, Community Park, 8 Bridges Drive, South Barrington. Ultimate (also called Ultimate Frisbee or Ultimate Disc) is a limited-contact team sport played with a 175 gram flying disc. The object of the sport is to score points by passing the disc to a player in the opposing end zone, similar to football or rugby. Fourteen players allowed on a roster. Teams can be all men, or coed. Ages: 18 and up. (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.

Coerver Soccer Camps: June 15, Olympic Park, Schaumburg. (866) 566-9020 or barringtonbroncos.org before attending.

Professional Baseball Skills Camp: 9-11:30 a.m. Monday, June 15-Friday, June 18, Mackenzie Field in Rolling Meadows. For players ages 8-14. Tad Slowik, a major league scout for the Houston Astros will lead a group of professional baseball instructors in teaching the fundamentals of hitting, pitching, infield, outfield and baserunning. For information and to register, dreambigathletics.com.

Basketball camp: 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Monday, June 15-Thursday, June 25, East Leyden High School. For boys and girls in grades three-eight. $40. For information, (847) 451-3000.

Tae Kwon Do: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays June 15-Aug. 17; 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, June 17-Aug. 19, Leisure Center gym, 2222 Birch St., Des Plaines. Ages 6012 can learn the techniques of self-defense using punches, kicks, blocks and interceptions with arms, hands and feet. $45-$56. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.

Munchkin Tennis: 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Mondays, June 15-Aug. 3, Chippewa Park, 8th Avenue, north of Golf Road, Des Plaines. Introduction to the game for ages 4-8. $86-$107. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.

Parent and Me Munchkin Tennis: 11:15-11:45 a.m. Mondays, June 15-Aug. 3, Chippewa Park, 8th Avenue, north of Golf Road, Des Plaines. For ages 3-5 with a parent. $43-$54. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.

June 16

Adult coed rec soccer league: Tuesdays June 16-Aug. 4, Community Park, 8 Bridges Drive, South Barrington. For ages 18 and older. Play with seven players on the field, plus one goal keeper. Teams may have up to 14 players on the roster and no more than 6 players of the same gender of the field at any time. $600 per team; $45 per individual. (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.

Youth Golf league: 8 a.m.-noon Tuesdays and Thursdays June 16-Aug. 6; Tuesdays, June 16-Aug. 4; or Wednesdays, June 17-Aug. 5, Lake Park Golf Course, 1015 Howard Ave at Lee Street, Des Plaines. Recreation league designed for golfers of all levels ages 6-15. $115-$140. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.

Youth Tennis lessons: 4:30-5:30 p.m. ages 6-9; 5:50-6:30 p.m. ages 10-13, Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 16-July 16, Maine West High School tennis courts, 1755 S. Wolf Road. $60-$75. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.

Tennis under the lights: 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 16- July 16, Maine West High School tennis courts, 1755 S. Wolf Road, Des Plaines. Ages 18 and over can learn shots and game tactics. $66-$83. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.

Boys and girls T-ball: 9:30-10:15 a.m. or 10:15-11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 16- July 16, Prairie Lake Park, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. For ages 4-6. $45-$56. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.

Youth Tumbling and Gymnastics: 7-7:45 p.m. ages 5-6; 7:45-8:30 p.m. ages 9-13 Tuesdays, June 16-July 21, Leisue Center Gym, 2222 Birch St., Des Plaines. $59-$74. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.

June 17

Advanced Junior Golf lessons: 10:15-11:15 a.m. Wednesdays, June 17-July 8, St. Andrews Golf Course, on Route 59 in West Chicago. For golfers ages 10-17, who have already taken the Bartlett Park District youth golf lessons. Register at (630) 540-4800 or bartlettparks.org.

June 18

Four on four coed sand volleyball league: Thursdays, June 18-Aug. 6, Community Park, 8 Bridges Drive, South Barrington. Sand volleyball for ages 18 and over. $250 per ream. (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.

Putting contest: 5 p.m., Thursday, June 18, Arboretum Club, 401 W. Half Day Road, Buffalo Grove. Northeastern Illinois ASQ Section 1212, a section of the American Society for Quality, will have their fourth annual putting contest as the pre-meeting clinic for their June meeting, followed by a buffet dinner at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting at 7:30 p.m., with the topic "Trending of Quality Data." Meetings are free, meals are $25. To have dinner, make reservations by e-mailing asq1212reservations@yahoo.com.

Karate classes: Thursdays, June 18-Aug. 27, Leisure Center Gym, 2222 Birch St., Des Plaines. Ages 5 and over. $91-$113. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.

June 19

Adult Co-Rec 14" Softball League: Games played on Friday evenings Jun. 19-Aug. 7, Community Park, South Barrington. Each team must have at least seven male and seven female players listed on their rosters. Ages: 18 and up. (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.

June 20

Father's Day Weekend Fishing Derby: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June 20, Volkening Lake, 900 W. Schaumburg Road. Schaumburg Park District's Second Annual Father's Day Weekend Fishing Derby. Participants must bring their own poles and bait, hot dogs and chips provided. Prizes awarded. Day-of registration $9-$13. parkfun.com or (847) 490-7020.

Fishing derby: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June 20, Volkening Lake, 900 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Fish, food, fun at the Schaumburg Park District's Second Annual Father's Day Weekend Fishing Derby, Hot dog, chips and Pepsi products are included. Participants must bring their own poles and bait. Prizes awarded. Preregistration is $6 for residents and $9 for nonresidents and ends June 12. Day-of registration is $9/$13. Visit parkfun.com, or call (847) 490-7020.

June 22

Soccer Camp: 6:30-8:30 p.m. June 22-25, Mount Prospect Bible Church. Free soccer camp for grades K-sixth. Register at mp-bc.org or call (847) 439-3337. Space is limited.

Palm Court Charity Golf Outing: Monday, June 22, Old Orchard Country Club, 700 W. Rand Road, Mount Prospect. Featuring 18 holes of golf, lunch and dinner at the Palm Court Restaurant in Arlington Heights, raffles, auction. Benefits children and adults with disabilities supported by Clearbrook. $200. Sandie Christiansen at (847) 870-7770 to register.

Dream Big Softball Camp: 9-11 a.m. Monday, June 22-Friday, June 24, Mackenzie Field, Rolling Meadows. For players ages 8-14. Learn softball fundamentals in hitting, pitching infield, outfield and baserunning from top college level instructors. For more information and to register visit our Web site at www.dreambigathletics.com.

Mini Kickers Chicago Storm Soccer Camp: 9 a.m.-noon Monday, June 22-Thursday June 25; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, June 26, Community Park, 8 Bridges Drive, South Barrington. Introduction to soccer for beginners. For ages 4-6. $135-$145. (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.

Half Day Chicago Storm Soccer Camp: 9 a.m.-noon Monday, June 22-Thursday June 25; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, June 26, Community Park, 8 Bridges Drive, South Barrington. Recreational and intermediate plays enhance technical and tactical skills. For ages 7-15. $135-$145. (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.

Full Day Chicago Storm Soccer Camp: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday June 22-Thursday, June 25; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, June 26, Community Park, 8 Bridges Drive, South Barrington. Technical training, dribbling, passing, receiving and shooting for ages 7-15. $170-$190. (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.

Chicago Storm Chasers summer dance camp: 9 a.m.-noon Monday June 22-Wednesday, June 24, Community Park, 8 Bridges Drive, South Barrington. For ages 7-15. $85-$95. (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.

Lifeguard certification course: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, June 22-Friday, June 26, 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-$245. (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.

Beginning Lacrosse Camp: 5-8 p.m. June 22-June 26, Prairie Lake Park, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. Ages 7-13 lean the fundamentals including stick handling, cradling, passing and shooting in a no-check environment. $115-$144. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.

July 7

Junior Golf & Cross Train Day Camp: 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday-Friday, July 7-17, Golf Nation in Palatine Ages 8-12. This camp is run by professional Impact Golf Instructors. Call (847)-202-GOLF for more information. www.golfnation.us

July 13

Basketball camp: July 13-17, Park Place Recreation Center in Streamwood. World Class Basketball Association's Complete Player Basketball Camp 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. Visit the Park Place Recreation Center or contact the World Class Basketball Association via e-mail at coachkrauser@worldclassbasketball.org or (847) 879-6159.

Basketball camp: 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Monday, July 13-Thursday, July 23, East Leyden High School. For boys and girls in grades three-eight. $40. For information, (847) 451-3000.

July 18

Basketball tournament: July 18-19, Fenton High School in Bensenville and the Streamwood Community Center. Stars of Tomorrow Basketball Tournaments is a nonprofit company that runs basketball tournaments for boys and girls teams in fifth grade through high school. To participate in its 2009 Summer Championships contact tournamentdirector@starsoftomorrow.org or (815) 519-6042.

July 20

Lifeguard certification course: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, July 20-Friday, July 24, 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-$245. (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.

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.

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.

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.

Pinnacle Development Sports Camp: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday for one week. Eight sessions available. Includes inside outside sports activities, art and crafts, movies, more. (847) 844-1217 or pinnaclesportsdevelopment.com.

Baseball: Under 17U summer team looking for additional players. Team plays June-July in the Fox Valley area and Chicago suburbs. For freshman and sophomore players looking to extend spring season. Coached by former Division 1 pitcher. For more information, e-mail chicago.baseball@yahoo.com.

Travel basketball: The World Class Basketball Association is scheduling evaluations for its 2009 Summer AAU Travel Basketball program. Summer teams for 11U-13U levels will play in June and July; 14U-17U teams play in July and August. Visit worldclassbasketball.org or contact Dan Krauser at coachkrauser@worldclassbasketball.org or (847) 879-6159.

Northridge Prep summer camps: 8320 Ballard Road, Niles. Basketball camps, for boys entering grades four-nine, will focus on developing shooting and offensive skills. Includes individualized and group instruction and age-appropriate competition opportunities. Contact coach Rey at (847) 375-6725 or wrey@northridgeprep.org.

Palatine Panthers registration: The Palatine Amateur Football Association, an organized, full-contact, youth travel football program, is accepting registration for its 2009 Season. Registration is open to children ages 8-14. Teams are based on age, weight and experience. For information, palatinepanthers.com.

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.

PAFA Cheerleading & Flags registration: PAFA Cheerleading is for girls in grades two-eight; PAFA Flag Squad is for all girls in grades sixth-eight. Games begin in late August, practices are weekly, games are each weekend through mid November. For information, (847) 259-4334.

Alligator Aquatic's Swim Team registration: 5:30-7 p.m. Monday, March 16, St. Viator High School, 1213 E. Oakton St., Arlington Heights. Registration for the 2009 Long Course season open to swimmers ages 5 and up. For information, alligatoraquatics.org. or call (847) 749-490.

The Ducks: Registration is now in progress for the Des Plaines Park District Summer Recreation Swim Team, The Ducks. Semi-competitive team allows those with little or no team experience to learn the strokes of competitive swimming. Daily practice session from 5-7 p.m. at Chippewa Pool, Des Plaines. $155-$194. Heather, (847) 803-4653, ext. 25 or desplainesparks.org.