Tryouts and clinics for community sports groups, plus sporting events and tournaments, skate competitions, public appearances by sports stars in the area, autograph signings, sports conventions, etc. Deadline is two weeks before event date.
Tiger Sharks Swim Team: The Palatine Park District Swim Team welcomes swimmers of all ages and competitive levels. The program provides the opportunity of participating in a well-rounded and comprehensive swimming environment for swimmers of all ages. To Join or schedule a tryout, contact coach Glenn Brown, (847) 202-3240 or visit ppdswim.org.
Alligator Aquatics Swim Team: Registration is being accepted for the fall/winter season. Alligator Aquatics is a member of USA swimming, and has members across the Northwest suburbs. Swimmers range in ability from beginning to experienced high school swimmers. Visit alligatoraquatics.org or contact registrar@alligatoraquatics.org.
ECBA Fall Basketball League: Through Oct. 10, Streamwood Community Center, Streamwood. World Class Basketball Association will be running a Fall Basketball League for boys in grades four-eight. The league offers a 10 game guarantee with IHSA patched officials. For information and to get the registration form, visit worldclassbasketball.org or contact Dan Krauser, (815) 519-6043 or coachkrauser@worldclassbasketball.org.
Palatine Park District Kinder Soccer League: Noon, 1 p.m. or 2 p.m. Sundays Sept. 11-Oct. 23, Falcon Park Recreation Center, 2195 N. Hicks Road, Palatine. Kindergartners learn the fundamentals of soccer, sportsmanship and teamwork. $80-$120. Register for program # 5200-2 by calling (847) 991-0333 or online at palatineparks.org.
Tuesday Women's Bowling League: League begins 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, at Arlington Heights Lanes, Kennicott and Dundee roads, Arlington Heights. Open to ladies of all ages, the league is in need of bowlers. Cost is $12 per week, all abilities invited. Contact Marcy, (847) 342-8548 or markmywords1987@hotmail.com.
Wednesday Senior Men's Bowling League: League begins Wednesday, Sept. 7, Elk Grove Bowl, Higgins and Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village. Open to men ages 55 and older. The leagues is in need of six full time bowlers, four to comprise a team and two to fill rosters of existing teams. Substitute bowlers are also needed and are used as floaters, filling in for team absentees as needed. $10 for full-time bowlers and $6 for substitutes. Contact Bill, (847) 439-4386 or email wpiscitello@aol.com.
Conant Dolphin Swim Team registration: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7 and Thursday, Sept. 8, Conant High School, 700 E. Cougar Trail, Hoffman Estates. Registration for the fall season. Returning swimmers can register in person or online at hwsadolphins.org. $40 two-week trail for new swimmers. For information or questions, visit the website hwsadolphins.org or contact coach Tom Rieman, (312) 301-1870 or trieman@hotmail.com or Jennifer King, (847) 323-4629 or pnjking@aol.com.
Schaumburg Girls Feeder Basketball tryouts: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 7 and 14, Schaumburg High School, main gym, 1100 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. For grades five-eight. Season runs November through March, practices begin in October. Develop advance skills in ballhandling, passing, shooting and team offensive and defensive systems. For information, eteamz.co/shsgirlsfeederbball or contact Rich Gerber, (847) 987-5356 or Richard.Gerber@comcast.net.
Boxing Academy: Noon-1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 10; Hanover Park Park District Community Center, 1919 Walnut Ave., Hanover Park. Learn how to wrap hands, stance and footwork techniques, defensive maneuvers, rhythm, coordination, nutrition, and self-defense. Open to ages 8 and older. Fees: residents, $26; nonresidents, $39. Call (630) 837-2468 or visit hpparks.org.
Vintage baseball games: 1 and 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, Leiseberg Park, 325 E. Devon Ave., Bartlett. Bartlett Woman's Club host vintage baseball games as part of Bartlett's Heritage Days. See the Rockford Forest City Vintage Baseball Club take on the Bartlett Cubs Hometown Team. Free and open to the public.
Twilight golf outing: 6 p.m., Friday, Sept. 16; Apple Orchard Golf Course, 692 W. Stearns Road, Bartlett. Golf, dinner, raffles and prizes, Registration starts at the Schrade Gym, followed by dinner and nine holes of twilight golf. Fee includes dinner, beverage tickets, glow in the dark golf ball and necklace, nine holes of golf and a goody bag. Bring clubs, small flashlight and mosquito repellent. Benefits the Bartlett Parks Foundation Scholarship Fund. No Internet registration available. Open to ages 21 and over. Fees: $50 per person or $185 per foursome. (630) 540-4800.
