Belmonte shines at Wooden Bat Championships

JUPITER, FLA. | St. Rita sophomore and Munster resident Stefano Belmonte hit .545 in five games for Bo Jackson Midwest at the Perfect Game USA World Wooden Bat Association Championships. The tournament showcased some of the top high school players in the world.

Fitness Pointe offering workshop to improve athletic success

MUNSTER | Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, 9950 Calumet Ave., Munster, is holding an information session about its Foundation in Youth Athletic Success program at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. The free educational program addresses top common training errors and how to reduce the risk for injury. After the session, parents may reserve a spot for their child to attend a full six-week workshop at a discounted rate. For more information, call (219) 836-3477 or 1 (866) 836-3477 (toll free).

Dunes Volleyball Club holding tryouts on Sunday

ROLLING PRAIRIE | The Dunes Volleyball Club is holding tryouts Sunday at the Dunes Operation Center in Rolling Prairie. Times are from 10 a.m.-noon for 14U, from noon-2 p.m. for 15U, from 2-4 p.m. for 16U, and from 4-6 p.m. for 18U. Additional tryouts will be Nov. 29 at Crown Point High School, and Dec. 6 at the DOC. For more information, contact Rick Ashmore at (219) 872-7102 or dunesvbc@comcast.net.

Winter adult basketball leagues at C.P Heath and Fitness

CROWN POINT | Winter adult basketball leagues are starting at Crown Point Health and Fitness Center in December. There will be women's, open and over-30 divisions. Cost is $475 per team plus referee fees. For more information, call (219) 765-4966.

Hobart Wrestling Club holding signups today and Thursday

HOBART | The Hobart Wrestling Club is holding signups at Hobart Middle School from 6-8 p.m. today and Thursday. Cost is $60 per wrestler. Copy of birth certificate is needed.

Tryouts for U13, U14 U16 and U17 girls soccer teams

HOBART | The Three Lions FC will be holding tryouts for its U13, U14, U16 and U17 girls soccer teams at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Hobart Elks Club, 3589 61st Ave. Bad weather date is from 5 to 6:15 p.m. Nov. 11. For details, call (219) 779-0420 or e-mail info@threelionscoaching.com.

Highland Parks holding Youth Advanced Basketball League

HIGHLAND | The Highland Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a Youth Advanced Basketball League. The league offers five grade divisions (4-8) and is open to teams in the surrounding areas. Games will be on Mondays for grades 4-6, and Thursdays for grades 7-8. All games will be played at the Lincoln Center from Jan. 4 through March 26. The registration fee is $480 per team. For more information, call (219) 838-0114.

Youth basketball skills competition Hudson Campbell

GARY | The City of Gary Park Department in partnership with the National Basketball Association will be hosting the inaugural NBA Fit/WNBA Fit Dribble, Dish and Swish skills competition for boys and girls ages 7-12 on Nov. 14. Registration starts at 9 a.m. Parents may register their children the day of the competition, or pick up registration forms in advance. For more information, call (219) 886-7099, ext. 20, 21 or 22.

Adult baseball team looking for pitchers

VALPARAISO | An adult baseball team is looking for 2-3 pitchers for the 2010 season. Players must be at least 28 years old. Games are played on Sunday mornings throughout Northwest Indiana from April through September. Bi-weekly indoor practices will start in February on Sunday mornings and last until the weather breaks. Send name and telephone number to tgifmjc@aol.com, or call Michael at (219) 313-4245.

Diamond Kings holding four-week baseball and softball camps

ST. JOHN | Diamond Kings Baseball and Softball Training Complex in St. John will be running four-week Video Analysis Camps for baseball and softball on Saturdays from Nov. 28-Dec. 19. Players will have their swings or throwing motions analyzed on video each each week. Cost is $99 per player. Registration deadline is Nov. 15.

Diamond Kings also is holding a four-week Future Stars Holiday Baseball and Softball Camp for ages 4-6 on Saturdays at 11 a.m. from Nov. 28-Dec. 19. Cost is $99 per player. Registration deadline is Nov. 15. For more information, call (219) 558-2273, or visit WWW.TRAINDK.COM.

Joe Plesac giving private pitching lessons this winter

REGION | Former N.C. State, Team USA and San Diego Padres organization baseball player Joe Plesac is giving pitching lessons to ages 10 and over during the winter months. For more information, contact Plesac at (219) 242-2774 or josephplesac@aol.com.

After-school baseball camps at Dave Griffin's

GRIFFITH | Dave Griffin's Baseball and Softball School is holding an after-school baseball camp on Wednesdays starting Nov. 18. The four-week camp costs $50. Times are from 4:30-5:30 p.m. for ages 5-7, and from 6-7 p.m. for ages 8-10. To reserve a spot, call (219) 922-1107.

Phenom Top 150 college exposure showcase at The Fieldhouse

MERRILLVILLE | The Fieldhouse-Merrillville will host the Phenom Top 150 college exposure showcase on Nov. 8 for boys and girls basketball players in their freshman, sophomore or junior years of high school. All participants will receive skill training, an advance scoring offensive clinic, NCAA eligibility information and a T-shirt. Registration is from 11 a.m.-noon. The showcase will be from noon-7 p.m. Cost is $95 per person. For more information, call (219) 614-2535.

Playmakers 13-year-old baseball team seeks players

GRIFFITH | The Playmakers 13-year-old baseball team is looking for a few players to fill its roster. For a private tryout, call Jim at (219) 313-6680 or Dave at (219) 922-1107.

Griffith BlackCats Boys Basketball holding signups

GRIFFITH | Griffith BlackCats Boys Basketball will hold registration from 6-8 p.m. Nov. 12, from 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 14 and from 6-8 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Griffith Major League Baseball Field in Central Park. The league is for grades 1-8. No players are cut and player rotation schedules are used to ensure equal playing time. Cost is $35 for grades 1-2, and $60 for grades 3-8. Maximum cost per family is $100. For more information, call Dave Hoese at (219) 365-2707, Tony Terzarila at (219) 765-7039 or Paul Lipski at (219) 972-1348.

Soccer tournament on Thanksgiving Weekend

CROWN POINT | A Thanksgiving Weekend Soccer Tournament will be held Nov. 27-28 at Crown Point Health and Fitness Center, 1516 N. Main St., Crown Point. Divisions include youth, which costs $100 per team, and adult open and adult over 30, which each cost $200 per team. For more information, call (219) 662-8862.

Northwest Indiana Shockers 13U baseball team seeks pitchers

GRIFFITH | John Mallee's Northwest Indiana Shockers 13U elite baseball team is looking for two pitchers to complete its rosters. For more information, contact Scott Kapers at (219) 742-2652 or kaper46863@yahoo.com.

Hoosier Hurricanes 12U softball team looking for players

REGION | The Hoosier Hurricanes 12U softball team is looking for players. Those interested should call (219) 201-3585 or (219) 218-7182.

Altitude Volleyball Club looking for boy players

CROWN POINT | Altitude Volleyball Club, based out of Crown Point, is looking for boys ages 13-16 interested in being on a travel volleyball team that would practice twice a week plus play in area tournaments about every other weekend. Prior experience is appreciated, but only a strong desire to learn and commit to the program is necessary. The season would run from mid-November through February. Participation cost is approximately $450. For more information, contact Matt Zima at (219) 308-1557 or mzima@altitudevb.com.

Highland Parks holding Youth Advanced Basketball League

HIGHLAND | Highland Parks and Recreation is hosting a Youth Advanced Basketball League, which will run from Jan. 4-March 26 at the Lincoln Center. Grade divisions include 4-8. The league is open to teams from surrounding communities. Team fee is $480. For more information, call (219) 838-0114.

Indiana Dawgz AAU basketball looking for players

REGION | The Indiana Dawgz AAU basketball club is looking for boy players in grades 6-8 to help feed its high school team. The Dawgz also are looking for an eighth-grade coach. For more information, call Steve Catherman at (219) 406-4400.

Coed volleyball, beanbag tourney at On the Square

CROWN POINT | Monday night coed volleyball leagues are starting at On the Square Sports Academy in Crown Point. The competitive and recreational leagues will begin with two open nights on Nov. 23 and Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. costing $5 a player. The leagues will begin on Dec. 7. A $50 deposit will reserve a spot. For more information, call (219) 226-1130 or go to WWW.OTSSA.COM.

Former major leaguers giving lessons at Triple Crown

SCHERERVILLE | Former major league baseball players Larry Bigbie and Brent Bowers are giving lessons at Triple Crown Sports Academy in Schererville. Also available for lessons are minor league pitching coach Bill Bryk, and former Lake Central and Purdue softball ace Brooke Baker. Fall specials include $25 lessons and $10 half-hour cage rentals. For more information, call (219) 864-0711.

Dave Griffin's offering pitching camp with video analysis

GRIFFITH | Dave Griffin's Baseball School, 1200 W. Main St., Griffith, will hold a pitching camp with video analysis for ages 12-16 from 3-7 p.m. Nov. 27. Cost is $65. Also, a Thanksgiving Softball Camp for ages 6-12 will be held from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 27. Pitching, fielding, hitting, throwing, outfield and baserunning will be covered. Cost is $60. For more information, call (219) 922-1107 or e-mail dgbaseball@comcast.net.

South Suburban College holding Sunday baseball camp

SOUTH HOLLAND | South Suburban College Baseball Coaches will be hosting the annual Michael Pippin Fall/Winter Sunday Baseball Camp. The 14-week camp starts Sunday. For more information, call Steve Ruzich at (708) 596-2000, ext. 2413.

Softball pitching and skill clinics at Lincoln Center

HIGHLAND | The Northwest Indiana Express Softball Skills Clinic and Van's Windmill Pitching have begun accepting registration for their fall classes to take place at the Highland Parks Department's Lincoln Center, 2450 Lincoln St. The Skills Clinic begins on Sunday. The 14-week program will be held on Sundays from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. It will cover all aspects of fastpitch, except pitching. The clinic is for students not enrolled in high school. The six-week Windmill Pitching clinic will be held on Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons starting this Sunday and Nov. 11. For more information, call Tom DeGuilio at (219) 836-2670, or e-mail nwiexpress@comcast.net.

Pro coaches back for lessons at Bulls/Sox Academy

GRIFFITH | The Bulls/Sox Academy announces that Florida Marlins organization coach Anthony Iapoce and former major league pitcher Jim Crowell are giving lessons at the academy's Griffith location. To make reservations, call (219) 923-3861 or e-mail bmorris@bullssoxacademy.com.

Harvest Moon Hoopfest tournament at The Fieldhouse

MERRILLVILLE | The Fieldhouse-Merrillville will hold the Harvest Moon Hoopfest boys and girls basketball tournament for grades 4-12 on Saturday. The cost is $200 per team. There will be a three-game guarantee. For more information, call (219) 738-2424, or go to WWW.THEFIELDHOUSE-MERRILLVILLE.COM.

Blackhawks Alumni to skate at Midwest Training and Ice

DYER | Midwest Training and Ice Center, 10600 White Oak Ave., Dyer, will host a Blackhawks Alumni Game starting a 6 p.m. Saturday. The former Blackhawks will skate against Team Midwest, with proceeds going toward the Chicago Blackhawk Charities and St. Jude Hospital. During the event, there will be memorabilia auctioned off and players will be available for autographs. For more information, call (219) 558-8811 or visit WWW.MIDWESTTRAININGANDICECENTER.COM.

Golf simulator leagues forming at 3 Under Par Golf Center

CROWN POINT | The 3 Under Par Golf Center, located at 1504 N. Main St., Crown Point, is forming two indoor golf simulator leagues beginning Monday. The Open Leage will consist of three players per team playing weekly on an 18-week schedule. Cost is $450 per team. The Senior (50+) League will consist of three players per team playing weekly on a 12-week schedule. Cost is $300 per team. For more information, call (219) 663-6371.

Benefit to help former Andrean and Hurricane star pitcher

DYER | "A Call to the Bullpen: Providing a Little Relief for Luke DeBold" will be held from 6-10 p.m. Nov. 21 at St. Maria Goretti Parish Hall, 500 Northgate Drive, Dyer. DeBold, who graduated from Andrean as class valedictorian in 1998 before helping the University of Miami baseball team win two NCAA titles (1999 and 2001) as a relief pitcher, was diagnosed with cancer in March of 2008. Tickets for the event are $30 each, which includes food and drink, silent auction and 50/50 raffle. For tickets or more information, call Jeff Fus at (301) 885-8411, e-mail lukebenefit@gmail.com, or go to WWW.BENEFITFORLUKE.COM.

Crete-Monee seeks a softball pitching coach

CRETE | The Crete-Monee High School athletic department is looking to hire a softball pitching coach. Those interesed should call coach Sue Giannantonio at (708) 367-2925 or the athletic office at (708) 367-8263.

Triple Crown 14U Knights seek pitchers and catchers

SCHERERVILLE | The Triple Crown Knights 14U baseball team is looking for pitchers and catchers. For more information, call (219) 864-0711 or (219) 743-1312.

Baylor Basketball to hold Holiday Tourney at IUN

GARY | Baylor Basketball will hold a Holiday Basketball Tournament for boys and girls team ages 8U through 17U on Dec. 12-13 at Indiana University Northwest. The tournament is open to traveling, league, AAU and school teams. For more information, call (219) 306-9932, fax (219) 884-2412, or visit WWW.BAYLORYOUTH.ORG.

Hobart Storm 14U baseball team holding tryouts

HOBART | The Hobart Storm 14U travel baseball team is holding tryouts. For more information, call Dave at (219) 771-1706.

Adult basketball leagues at C.P. Health and Fitness

CROWN POINT | Adult basketball leagues -- Men's 30 and Over and Open -- are taking registration at Crown Point Health and Fitness Center. Cost for each league is $425 per team plus referee fees. For more information, call Dave at (219) 765-4966.

Flag football leagues at Dyer Soccer Arena

DYER | Adult indoor flag football leagues are starting at the Dyer Soccer Arena. There will be a Wednesday and a Saturday league. The format is 7-on-7. Teams can save $75 from registration fees by paying one week early. For more information, call Dave at (219) 765-4966 or visit WWW.DYERINDOORSOCCER.COM.

Baseball recruiting video combine offered

REGION | Northwest Indiana's Showcase U Sports, Inc. and Home Field Photography and Video are teaming up to present a recruiting video combine. All participants will be receive a professional highlight video and a membership to ShowcaseU.com. Also, participants will be measured in a pro-style skills assessment workout. For more information, call 1 (800) 883-4194 or visit WWW.SHOWCASEU.COM.

Adult baseball team looking for pitchers for 2010 season

REGION | A Northwest Indiana 28-year-old-and-over baseball team is looking for pitchers for the 2010 season. League fees and uniforms are supplied by sponsors, and all home games will be played at a local college. For more information, call Mike at (219) 880-5184.

Adult 28-and-over baseball team looking for pitchers

REGION | A Northwest Indiana adult 28-and-over baseball team is looking for pitchers for the 2010 season. League fees and uniforms are supplied by sponsors, and all home games will be played at a local college. Those interest should contact Mike at (219) 880-5184 or at RegionRedSox@yahoo.com.

Indiana Rebels 14U softball team looking for players

REGION | The Indiana Rebels 14U softball team is looking for 1-2 players to complete it's 2010 roster. For more information, contact Ken Crandol at (219) 808-5989 or Ken Shields at (219) 794-6745.

Triple Crown Titans holding 14U baseball tryouts

REGION | The Triple Crown Titans will be holding tryouts for their 14U baseball team. For more information, call Craig Pavlina at (219) 730-7685.

Hoosier Hurricanes looking for 12U and 14U softball players

REGION | The Hoosier Hurricanes 12U softball team is looking for players for all positions. Those interested should call Renee Monko at (219) 201-3585 or Tim Tinsley at (219) 218-7182. The Hoosier Hurricanes 14U softball team is looking for ultility players and a pitcher. Those interested should call Bob at (219) 923-8679 or Rob at (219) 902-9318.

SportsWorx Stars looking for 11U baseball players

MUNSTER | The SportsWorx Stars is looking for players for its 11U baseball team, which recently took second at the CABA World Series. To schedule a tryout, contact Mike Madura at (219) 742-5901 or mmadura@sportsworx.com.

Speed, agility, quickness and core training for all sports

GRIFFITH | Catalyst Sports Performance, LLC is holding Speed, Agility, Quickness and Core training for all sports at Dave Griffin's Baseball and Softball School in Griffith. Classes are on Mondays and Fridays from 5 to 6 p.m. and from 6 to 7 p.m. For more information, call Ben Porter at (219) 689-7673.

Seniors sought for 16-inch softball fall activity

REGION | Play It Again, Sam Sports is calling out for people aged 60 and older to participate in a low-key 16-inch softball fall activity. For more information, call Joe Gerlach at (219) 365-5791.