Community Sports Calendar (Central) for Sept. 2, 2012
August 30, 2012 11:46AM
Updated: October 3, 2012 6:07AM
BASEBALL
Orland Hills: The Orland Hills Wolves will hold tryouts for its 10U full-time travel team from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 15 and 16 at Ridgegate Park, 17001 S. 94th Ave. Interested players need to only attend one tryout. Players must not be older than 10 as of April 30, 2013. The team is open to residents and nonresidents of Orland Hills. Information: Mark Maciulewicz, email mmaciulewicz@sbcglobal.net.
BASKETBALL
Southland: Illinois Hoopla’s Back to School Camp for boys and girls runs from Sept. 10 to Oct. 31. Information: Coach Rick, (708) 460-6513 or email Hooplamr@gmail.com; www.illinoishoopla.com.
Southland: The Windy City Magic are conducting tryouts for boys in seventh and eighth grades 10 a.m. Sept. 9 at the Orland Park Sportsplex and at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at 7703 Steger Road, Frankfort. Information: www.windycitymagic.org.
GOLF
Southland: The South Suburban College baseball team is hosting the fourth annual Bulldog Baseball Golf Outing on Sept. 14 at Glenwoodie Golf Course, 193rd and State streets, Glenwood. Registration begins at noon with a shotgun start scheduled for 1 p.m. Fee: $100 (includes golf, dinner and door prizes). Information: Steve Ruzich, (708) 596-2000, Ext. 2413 or email sruzich@ssc.edu.
LACROSSE
Oak Forest: The Oak Forest Park District’s fall program, for boys and girls in grades three to eight, will run from noon to 2 p.m. Sundays from Sept. 9 to Oct. 21 at Scarlet Oak School. Games and practices will be held indoors, or outside if weather allows. Fee: $80. Information: (708) 687-7270; www.oakforestparks.org.
RUNNING
Homer Glen: The Homer Founders 5K Run/Walk is Saturday, kicking off at the Purple Onion Restaurant, 13150 S. 143rd St., and continuing through Homer Glen. Proceeds will benefit Operation Care Package, a volunteer organization that sends care packages to troops. Fee: $25; $15 for kids 16 and under. Information: www.homerfoundersclub5k.com.
SOCCER
Mokena: The Mokena Park District is offering a U6 Shin Kickers program for 4- and 5- year-olds to learn soccer. The program will run on Saturdays from Sept. 15 to Oct. 13 at Grasmere Park, 10335 W. Lindsay Lane. Two times are offered: 9 to 10 a.m. or 10 to 11 a.m. Registration deadline is Sept. 8. Participants should bring a mini-soccer ball (size 3) and water to every class. Fee: $50, including jersey (non-residents will pay aadditional fee). Information: (708) 390-2401; www.mokenapark.com.
VOLLEYBALL
Mokena: The Mokena Park District is offering a volleyball pros program for kids in kindergarten to eighth grade on Sundays from Sept. 9 to Oct. 28 at The Oaks Recreation and Fitness Center, 10847 LaPorte Road. Kids in kindergarten to second grade will meet from noon to 1 p.m. with grades three to five from 1 to 2 p.m. and grades six to eight from 2 to 3 p.m. Registration deadline is Sunday. Fee: $79 (nonresidents will pay additional fee). Information: (708) 390-2401; www.mokenapark.com.
Oak Forest: Registration is open for Oak Forest Park District’s Friday night co-ed, Sunday night co-ed and women’s leagues. The leagues begin Sept. 14, 16 and 17. Fee: $240 per team ($282 nonresident). Information: (708) 687-7270; www.oakforestparks.org.
Southland: Attack Volleyball Club will host tryouts for its new program, Counter Attack, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday at Palos South Middle School, 13100 S. 82nd Ave, Palos Park. Boys ages 10 to 18 can compete in the season that runs from October to February. Information: (773) 484-7155 or email JodiFrigo44@hotmail.com.
Southland: Ultimate Volleyball Club will hold tryouts Tuesday and Wednesday at Hallmark SportsClub, 10850 W. Laraway, Frankfort, with the following schedule: 15U, 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesday; 16U, 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday; 17U, 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday; 18U: 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday. An informational meeting for 13U and 14U teams will be held at 8 p.m. both nights. Information: (815) 469-1844, Ext. 207; www.ultimatevolleyballclub.com.
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.
