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Community Sports Calendar (Central) for Feb. 12, 2012

Updated: March 13, 2012 8:05AM



ATHLETICS

Frankfort: Lincoln-Way East High School is asking all former Lincoln-Way East athletes who participated in athletics at the college level to send a photo of themselves to be displayed in an “Athletic Alumni in Action” section. Send an 8x10 color picture. You must be in your uniform, and should include your name, the year you graduated from Lincoln-Way East, the name of your college and your sport. Send to Lincln-Way East High School, 201 Colorado Ave, Frankfort. Attn: Rob Brost. or deliver it in person. Information: Dave Brost, (815) 464-4138 or dbrost@lw210.org.

BASEBALL

Southland: The Satchel Paige All-Stars Travel Baseball Team is looking for youth baseball players in age groups 13 to 14, 15 to 16 and 17 to 18 that would like to be a part of its 2012 Summer Travel Baseball Team that will include trips to Cincinnati, Omaha, Orlando and Puerto Rico. Information: Coach Mike Mayden, (773) 744-1040 or www.whsn.org.

Southland: The Hegewisch 30 & Over Baseball Draft League is looking for players for the 2012 season. Experience is preferred but not essential. Information: Ed Peloza, (708) 263-9760.

BASKETBALL

Frankfort: A Chicago Bulls Skill Camp will be held for kids in two age groups: first to fourth grade and fifth to eighth grade, Thursdays from March 15 to April 5 at Grand Prairie School, 10480 Nebraska St., Frankfort. Instruction will be given in ball handling, passing, shooting, rebounding and offensive and defensive team play. All instructors have learned directly from Chicago Bulls coaches. Fee: $90 resident, $95 non-resident. Information: www.frankfortparks.org.

Orland Hills: The village of Orland Hills is hosting a youth March Madness Tournament. A fifth to sixth grade tournament will be held March 3 and a seventh to eighth grade tournament March 4, at Orland Hills Community Center, 16553 S. Harlem Ave. Each team will play three games. Fee: $125 per team. Information: Bob Kaslewicz, (708) 349-7211 or www.ohrecreation.org.

BOWLING

Frankfort: The Frankfort Park District will offer bowling lessons Mondays from Feb. 27 to April 2 at Thunder Bowl, 18700 S. Old LaGrange Road, Mokena. For ages 6 and older. Each lesson will include game time, shoes and instruction from qualified staff members at Thunder Bowl. Pizza and pop will be served on the last day of class. Fee: $45. Information: www.frankfortparks.org.

FOOTBALL

Southland: Bo Jackson Elite Sports, 17130 S. Prime Blvd,, Lockport, is offering new 7-on-7 instructional football leagues. The program runs on Sundays for seven weeks and is split into two divisions of fifth and sixth graders and seventh and eighth graders. The second session runs April 15 to May 28. The format of the program is 30 minutes of speed and agility training, 30 minutes of position specific offensive training, 30 minutes of position specific defensive training, and a 60-minute instructional 7-on-7 game. Each player will receive a Nike jersey and a New Era cap. Fee: $425 per player. Information: John Flanagan (815) 221-6004 or www.bojacksonselitesports.com.

Frankfort: Chicago Bears Youth Football Camp will be held July 9 to 13 at Hallmark Sports Club, 10850 W. Laraway Road, Frankfort. With professional coaches and Chicago Bears Heroes on hand, kids learn how to run, throw, catch, defend and compete the Bears way. Fee: $399. Information: (312) 226-7776 or www.bearscamps.com.

GOLF

Tinley Park: The Tinley Park Golf Expo is scheduled Friday to Feb. 19 at the Tinley Park Convention Center, 18451 Convention Center Drive. Hours: Noon to 7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 19. Attendees will get a chance to demo the latest equipment from all major manufacturers. Putting, chipping and pitching competitions will be held and more than 70 golf courses, resorts and equipment vendors will be on hand. Admission: $5 Friday, $10 Saturday and Feb. 19. Information: www.tinleyparkgolfexpo.com.

SOCCER

New Lenox: Lincoln-Way Soccer Club will hold spring tryouts for boys and girls ages 8 to 14 and high school boys from 5 to 9 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Matteson Community Center, 20642 Matteson Ave. Information: www.lwsoccer.org.

SOFTBALL

Orland Hills: The village of Orland Hills is forming the following leagues: 16-inch men’s Sundays, 12-inch women’s Sundays and 12-inch men’s Wednesdays. Games begin in May at Kelly Park, 167th and Harlem Ave. Information: Bob Kaslewicz, (708) 349-7211 or www.ohrecreation.org.

Lockport: The Lockport Pride 14-and-under team is looking for a middle infielder to fill its roster. Information: Jean Kelly, jskelly22@hotmail.com.

VOLLEYBALL

Southland: Homewood-Flossmoor High School is looking for two assistant boys volleyball coaches for the spring 2012 season. Teaching or ASEP certificate required. Information: Athletic Director Joe Skowronski, (708) 335-5523.

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.

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