Community Sports Calendar (Central) for Dec. 16, 2012
December 13, 2012 3:20PM
Updated: January 17, 2013 6:14AM
BASEBALL
New Lenox: Lincoln-Way West High School will host its 2012 Holiday Baseball Camps from Dec. 26 to 28 at the West Fieldhouse. Camps offered include an offensive and defensive skills camp, and a pitching and catching camp. Camps are open to boys in grades two to eight. Fees: $85 offensive and defensive skills camp, $75 pitching and catching camp, and $150 both camps. Information: Jake Zajc, jzajc@lw210.org.
Southland: South Suburban College in South Holland and baseball coach Steve Ruzich will host a two-day catching camp from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 27 and 28. Fee: $100. Information: Steve Ruzich, (708) 596-2000, Ext. 2413, or email sruzich@ssc.edu.
Southland: The Hitters World Hawks travel baseball program is looking for additional players for its 11U team for the 2013 season. Information: Dave Roseen, (815) 545-8048 or email roseen6@aol.com.
BASKETBALL
Frankfort: Registration is open for the Frankfort Park District’s youth basketball leagues, open to boys and girls in grades three to eight. The league will meet Tuesdays and Saturdays from Jan. 8 to March 9. Times and location will be announced later. Register by Wednesday. Fee: $89; $94 nonresident ($5 off for siblings of registered kids). Information: www.frankfortparks.org.
Southland: The men’s basketball team at South Suburban College in South Holland will host a Holiday Basketball Camp, open to boys and girls ages 7 to 17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 30 and 31. Fee: $60. Information: John Pigatti, (708) 596-2000, Ext. 2524.
CHEERLEADING
New Lenox: The cheerleading program at Providence Catholic High School will host a Junior High Stunting Camp at 4:30 p.m. Jan. 7 for students in grades six to eight. Individuals and stunt groups are both welcome. Fee: $35 (includes T-Shirt and season pass to all Providence home events for 2012-13). Information: Laura Duesing, email pchscheer@comcast.net; http://www.athletics2000.com/providence/Documents/stunt_registration.pdf.
GYMNASTICS
Oak Forest: The Oak Forest Park District’s Winter/Spring gymnastics classes begin Wednesday. Classes are offered for all ages and levels. Information: (708) 687-7270, Ext. 119.
SOCCER
Mokena: The Mokena Park District is offering an indoor recreational soccer league for boys and girls in grades one and two. Players must attend evaluations Jan. 6. Practices begin Jan. 14 and games will be played Sundays at The Oaks Recreation and Fitness Center, 10847 LaPorte Road. Fees: $89 (includes jersey and socks); additional fee for nonresidents. Register by Jan. 4. Information: Mokena Park District, (708) 390-2401; www.mokenapark.com.
SOFTBALL
Southland: Diamonds Forever Fast-pitch 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.
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.
