Community Sports Calendar (East) for Jan. 27, 2013
January 24, 2013 10:22AM
Updated: February 28, 2013 6:22AM
BASEBALL
South Holland: The baseball program at South Suburban College in South Holland, and head coach Steve Ruzich, will host adult-child baseball camps from Feb. 15 to 24 for kids ages 6 to 14. Camps are available in pitching, hitting, advanced hitting, fielding and coaching. Kids will be given expert instruction to build skills while adults will be taught how to use effective teaching methods and provide instruction. Fee: $45 for one adult and one child per camp; $40 per camp if enrolled in more than one. For a full schedule of camps and more information, contact Steve Ruzich, (708) 596-2000, Ext. 2413 or email sruzich@ssc.edu.
Southland: The Chicago Force Elite travel baseball program is looking for additional players at the 15U to 18U levels. To schedule a tryout, contact John Sabatino, (708) 828-7306.
DIVING
Flossmoor: Viking Diving’s winter session for beginner, intermediate and advanced divers will consist of 10 one-hour classes held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays through Feb. 11. All classes meet at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. Information: Rick Carlson, (708) 798-4143 or email vikingdiving@sbcglobal.net.
ICE SKATING
Southland: The Frankfort Park District is offering classes through Feb. 19 at Homewood-Flossmoor Ice Arena, 777 Kedzie Ave., Homewood. Learn how to balance and skate unassisted. Classes are available for ages 3 to 5 at 5:10 p.m. Mondays, 5 p.m. Tuesdays or 11 a.m. Tuesdays, for ages 6 to 12 at 5:40 p.m. Mondays, 5:45 p.m. Tuesdays or 6:25 p.m. Tuesdays, and for ages 13 and up at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Fee: $90 (additional $2 per week for skate rental). Information: (815) 469-9400; www.frankfortparks.org.
SOFTBALL
Southland: Diamond in the Rough Fastpitch Academy has a limited amount of openings for new girls pitching students at the beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. Information: (708) 289-3438 or email ditrfp73@aol.com.
Southland: Diamonds Forever Fastpitch Club is looking to complete its 19U roster for the 2013 season. All players must be on a college roster and looking to play in five local tournaments plus Nationals in Rockford next summer. Information: Bill Lammel, (708) 289-3438 or email ditrfp73@aol.com.
TRACK AND FIELD
Southland: Queen of Peace High School in Burbank is looking for a head varsity track and field coach. Information: Darlene Graf, (708) 496-4736 or email grafd@queenofpeacehs.org.
VOLLEYBALL
Southland: The Chicago Jrs Volleyball Club will hold tryouts for their girls 12U short-season team from 11 a.m. to noon at the Chicago School for Agricultural Science, 3857 W. 111th St. Fee: $10. Information: Claire Donahue, (708) 420-3507 or email cjvbc@aol.com; www.chicagojrsvbc.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.
