Community Sports Calendar (East) for July 1, 2012
June 28, 2012 2:48PM
Updated: August 2, 2012 6:09AM
BASEBALL
South Holland: The Illinois Mavericks 18u team is looking for pitchers and a first baseman to fill out its travel team that will compete in six weekend tournaments throughout the season. Information: Jovan Martin, (312) 714-5472 or Mel Garcia, (630) 886-7287.
BASKETBALL
Flossmoor: The H-F Racquet and Fitness Club is offering basketball lessons for boys and girls ages 7 to 16. Classes are 30 minutes each and are offered from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. Three sessions will be held: session two runs from July 9 to 18 and session three from July 30 to Aug. 8. Fee: $60. Information: (708) 799-1323.
CHEERLEADING
Glenwood: The Glenwood Cougars cheerleading/pom squads, for kids ages 5 to 14 that aren’t entering high school in the fall, will hold registration from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. July 30 and Aug. 3 at the Hickory Glen Fieldhouse, 192nd Street and Minerva, Glenwood. Fee: $416 new members, $240 returning members. Information: Doreen Davis, (708) 257-7523 or www.glenwoodcougars.org.
Hazel Crest: The Hazel Crest Mustangs will have registration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m the first and third Saturday of each month until fall at the Hazel Crest Park District, 2600 W. 171st St. Information: Java Rogers, (708) 560-1194.
FOOTBALL
Glenwood: The Glenwood Cougars football program, for players ages 5 to 14 that aren’t entering high school in the fall, will hold registration from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and from 6 to 8 p.m. July 30 and Aug. 3 at the Hickory Glen Fieldhouse, 192nd Street and Minerva, Glenwood. Fee: $270 and a $50 refundable equipment charge for new players; $220 and a $50 refundable equipment charge for returning players. Information: Doreen Davis, (708) 257-7523 or www.glenwoodcougars.org.
Hazel Crest: The Hazel Crest Mustangs will have registration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m the first and third Saturday of each month until fall at the Hazel Crest Park District, 2600 W. 171st St. Information: Ken Cook, (708) 417-3706.
Southland: Registration is now open for the new Chicago Southland Youth Football League. The league is open to non high-schoolers ages 5 to 14 from the towns of Thornton, Olympia Fields, Lynwood, Ford Heights, Sauk Village and South Chicago Heights. Information: e-mail bigbob@chicagosouthlandyouthfootballleague.com
GOLF
Crete: The second annual Crete Bulldogs golf outing is set for July 29 at Lincoln Oaks Golf Course. Registration begins at noon with a shotgun start set for 1 p.m. Fees: $100 (includes lunch and dinner) per golfer; $30 for dinner only. Proceeds will go to the Crete Bulldogs football and cheerleading program, with a goal of developing Dunlap Field. Information: Jim Orange, (708) 903-4947 or email jorange@cretebulldogs, or register online at www.cretebulldogs.com.
SOFTBALL
South Holland: South Suburban College and coach Larry Babcock will host a camp for kids ages 6 to 14 from 9 a.m. to noon July 23 to 26. Fee: $75. Information: Larry Babcock, (708) 596-2000, Ext. 2575 or email lbabcock@ssc.edu.
Southland: The Chicago Attitude women’s fastpitch softball team, in the Hegewisch Area, is seeking serious-minded experienced, current or former college players ages 20 or older willing to play in four to five weekend tournaments from June through August. Information: Manager Bob Madrigal, (773) 646-2158 or Coach Lowell Thomas, (708) 757-3718.
VOLLEYBALL
South Holland: South Suburban College and coach Larry Babcock will host a camp for kids ages 6 to 14 from 1 to 4 p.m. July 23 to 26. Fee: $75. Information: Larry Babcock, (708) 596-2000, Ext. 2575 or email lbabcock@ssc.edu.
Submit items for the calendar (before 2 p.m. Tuesday) to communitysports@southtownstar.com. Include a contact person with a phone number (with area code), email address or website, and specify the sport.
