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.
Barrington Broncos Wrestling Club: Registration is from 9-11 a.m. Saturdays, Aug. 27 and Sept. 10, Barrington Park District Langendorf building, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. BBWC organization prepares young athletes ages 5-14 for local, state and national competition in the sport of wrestling. Cost is $250 before Sept. 10; $270 after. Birth certificates and a $60 uniform deposit are needed for first-year wrestlers. For information, visit barringtonwrestling.com or contact coach Paul Cysewski at (847) 277-7040 or pvc10@sbcglobal.net.
Fall gymnastics classes: Begin Friday, Aug. 26, Gymnastics Facility at the Palatine Park District Community Center, 250 E. Wood St., Palatine. Developmental classes for children ages 1 1/2 years through eighth grade. For information, call (847) 991-0333 or visit palatineparks.org.
Barracuda Swim Team registration: 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 29, Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. Fall season registration for the Schaumburg Park District Barracuda Swim Team, a multilevel program offering opportunities for competition and skill development to all swimmers. Season runs Sept. 12-Dec. 2. Call (847) 490-7015 or visit parkfun.com.
Wednesday Senior Men's Bowling League: League begins Wednesday, Sept. 7, Elk Grove Bowl, Higgins and Arlington Heights roads, Elk Grove Village. Open to men age 55 and older. The league 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. Cost is $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 www.hwsadolphins.org. Cost is $40 for two-week trial for new swimmers. For information, visit 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 details, visit www.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. Fee is $26 for residents; $39 for others. 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 hosts a 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.
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. Cost is $80-$120. Register for program 5200-2 by calling (847) 991-0333 or online at palatineparks.org.
Swing and a Prayer Golf Outing: Noon Monday, Sept. 12, Makray Golf Club, 1010 S. Northwest Hwy., Barrington. Benefits the residents at the St. Joseph's Home for the Elderly. Call (.
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 older. Fees are $50 per person or $185 per foursome. For details, call (630) 540-4800.
