Community Sports Calendar (Central) for June 3, 2012
May 31, 2012 3:10PM
Updated: July 6, 2012 8:45AM
BASEBALL
Southland: De La Salle Institute in Chicago is looking for a varsity baseball coach. There are teaching positions available with the coaching position. Information: De La Salle athletic director Tom White, (312) 842-7355, Ext. 118 or e-mail whitet@dls.org.
Southland: The Satchel Paige All-Stars travel 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 individual players for the upcoming 2012 season. Experience is preferred but not essential. Information: Ed Peloza, (708) 263-9760.
BASKETBALL
Mokena: The Mokena Park District is offering a GSBS Stars basketball camp from 9 a.m. to noon June 11 to 15 at The Oaks Recreation and Fitness Center, 10847 LaPorte Road, for kids ages 9 to 12. Fee: $169 (includes T-shirt) - non-residents will pay an additional fee. Advance registration is required. Information: Mokena Park District, (708) 390-2401 or register online at www.mokenapark.com.
FOOTBALL
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.
New Lenox: Providence Catholic High School and football coach Mark Coglianese will host camps for kids in grades four to eight from July 9 to 13. A fundamentals camp will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and a 7-on-7 passing camp from noon to 1:30 p.m. Fees: $95 for fundamentals camp only, $130 for both. Information: (815) 717-3150; www.providencecatholic.org.
ICE SKATING
Crestwood: Southwest Ice Arena will hold a summer figure skating camp for kids at skill levels between basic three and basic eight from 9:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays from June 12 to August 14. Register by June 11. Fee: $230. Information: (708) 371-1344.
SOCCER
Orland Park: Registration for the Orland Park Soccer Club Fall Recreational program is now open. Regular registration will be through July 15 and late registration will be from July 16 to 31. Registration is open online at www.orlandparksc.org for boys in grades prekindergartent to eight and girls in grades prekindergarten to 12. Information: E-mail recreational@orlandparksc.org.
SOFTBALL
Oak Forest: The Oak Forest Park District Girls Softball Association will be hosting the 19th Annual Diane Spiewak Memorial Tournament from July 9 to 15. The tournament is for in-house teams only for the following age groups: 10 and under, 12 and under and 14 and under. The tournament is also interested in sponsors. Information: Dave Silha, (708) 906-0978 or soxfandave@yahoo.com.
Southland: The Lincoln-Way Blue Wave travel club is seeking additional players at the 11 and under, 12 and under, 14 and under and 16 and under levels. Individual tryouts may be scheduled. Information: e-mail tryouts@lwbluewave.com.
TRACK AND FIELD
New Lenox: Providence Catholic High School and track and field coach Mark Coglianese will host a coed track and field camp for kids in grades four to nine from 9 a.m. to noon July 16 to 19. Fee: $90. Information: (815) 717-3150; www.providencecatholic.org.
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.
