Community Sports Calendar (East) for June 24, 2012
June 21, 2012 1:24PM
Hillcrest High School alum Azia Williams (left) made the cheerleading team at Iowa State University.
Updated: July 25, 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 August 8. Fee: $60. Information:
(708) 799-1323.
South Holland: South Suburban College will host its championship basketball camps, with a skills camp running from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Thursday. The camps are for boys and girls ages 7 to 17. Fees: $55 for shooting camp, $95 for skills camp, $130 for both camps. Information: John Pigatti, South Suburban men’s basketball coach, (708) 596-2000, Ext. 2524.
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. July 7 and from 6 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. July 7 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
Southland: The Hillcrest High School athletic department will hold its annual Golf with the Pros outing Friday at Ravisloe Country Club, 18231 S. Park Ave., Homewood. Registration will begin at 11:30 a.m. and tee-off is set for 1:30 p.m. Several current and former professional athletes are expected to participate. Fee: $150 (includes entry into all events, 18 holes of golf, a riding cart, lunch and dinner). Information: (708) 647-4807 or email vintoe@bhsd228.com.
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
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.
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.
