Knights of Columbus crown district winners
PORTAGE | Eight youths won Knights of Columbus district free throw titles at a competition hosted by Nativity of Our Savior Council No. 9114 on Feb. 14 at Portage High School.
Girls winners were Megan Jones (age 12, Crown Point, 15-of-25 free throws made), Mackenzie Jones (13, Valparaiso, 14-25) and Samantha Angel (14, Crown Point, 3-25). Boys winners were Timothy Angel (10, Crown Point, 17-25), Blake Maris (11, Crown Point, 19-25), Timothy Cahillane (12, Portage, 17-25, 4-5 tiebreaker), Mitchell Gerlach (13, Crown Point, 19-25) and Vinny Bonaventura (14, Crown Point, 14-25). They will advance to regional competition at 10 a.m. Sunday at Portage High School.
Lake Central holding softball camp, pitching/catching clinic
ST. JOHN | Lake Central is holding its LC Softball Camp from 1-4 p.m. March 13 and its Pitching/Catching Clinic from 4-5 p.m. the same day at the high school. Cost is $40 for the camp and $50 for the camp and clinic. To register on-line, go to WWW.LAKECENTRALCAMPS.COM. For more information, contact Jeff Sherman at jsherman@lcscmail.com.
Hunter Education Safety Course at Lemon Lake
CEDAR LAKE | The Hunter Education Safety Course will take place from 6-9 p.m. March 12 and from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 13 at Lemon Lake County Park, 6322 W. 133rd Ave., Cedar Lake. All hunters born after 1986 are required to attend both sessions and pass a written test. Those who pass the test will receive a certified hunter's education card that is good for life. Children 12 and younger are required to have an adult present throughout the class. To pre-register, which is required, call (219) 947-PARK. For more information, go to WWW.IN.GOV/DNR.
Spring Break baseball camp at Dave Griffin's
GRIFFITH | Dave Griffin's Baseball School is holding a three-day Spring Break Camp with Ryan Basham on March 22-24. Times are from 9-11:30 a.m. for ages 6-10, and from noon-2:30 p.m. for ages 11-14. The camp will cover hitting and fielding. Cost is $99. For more information, call (219) 922-1107 or e-mail dgbaseball@comcast.net.
Flag football league looking for two teams
CROWN POINT | The Wednesday Night Flag Football League at The Dome at Family Fun Center is looking for two more teams. The 7-on-7 league starts this Wednesday (Feb. 24). For more information, call (219) 765-4966.
Futsal League at On the Square Sports Academy
CROWN POINT | On the Square Sports Academy in Crown Point is offering a four-week Futsal League -- futsal is a form of soccer which helps players improve skill level, pace of play and ability to play in tight spaces. For more information, call (219) 226-1130 or go to WWW.OTSSA.COM.
Semi-private lessons at White Sox Academy
SCHERERVILLE | Elite baseball instructors Bobby Morris and Jay Jones are offering four-week, 4-on-1 semi-private lessons at the NWI White Sox Academy at Omni 41 Health and Fitness Connection in Schererville. Morris will teach on Mondays starting March 1; Jones will teach on Tuesdays starting March 2. For more information, call (219) 864-8200.
Adult softball leagues forming in Crown Point
CROWN POINT | The Crown Point Parks Department Adult Softball Leagues are reserving spots for the 2010 season. The Men's League, which consists of "C" (Wednesday), "D" (Thursday) and "E" (Tuesday) divisions, costs $575 per team. The Coed League, which plays on Sunday nights, costs $460 per team. The Women's League, which plays on Monday nights, costs $460 per team. Deadline to register for all leagues is March 15. Teams must pay full amount or deposit $100 to secure a position. All fees must be paid in full by May 1.
A meeting for all leagues will be held at 7 p.m. April 12 at the Civic Center, 101 S. East St., Crown Point. For more information, contact Richard Zurbriggen at (219) 663-3408 (home) or (219) 776-0654 (cell).
Lemon Lake Men's Softball League has openings
CEDAR LAKE | The Lemon Lake Men's Softball League has openings for its Sunday League. The team fee is $480 plus $3 daily parking fee. Checks should be made payable to Indiana ASA -- Region I. Season starts on May 16. Last year's teams have until April 15 to reserve their spots. For more information, contact Richard Zurbriggen at (219) 663-3408 (home) or (219) 776-0654 (cell).
Softball umpire clinic at Portage High School
PORTAGE | Indiana ASA will be holding a fast pitch and slow pitch softball umpire clinic from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. March 14 at Portage High School, 6240 U.S Hwy. 6, Portage. Registration is from 8 to 9 a.m. Cost is $35. Lunch will be included. New umpires will be able to purchase ASA equipment and clothing at the clinic. For more information, contact Gary Warwick at (219) 406-3399.
Northwest Indiana Flag Football League call-out
PORTAGE | The outdoor spring session of the Northwest Indiana Flag Football League will start March 28. Team fee is $450 plus a once-a-year USFTL fee of $25. There will be eight games plus playoffs. Format is 8-on-8, 100-yard field, kickoffs, punts, field goals and USFTL rules. There will be upper and lower divisions. For more information, go to WWW.LEAGUELINEUP.COM/NWIFFL.
Speed and conditioning classes at Triple Crown
SCHERERVILLE | Triple Crown Sports Academy in Schererville is offering speed and conditioning classes every Wednesday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Cost is $10 per session. For more information, call (219) 384-7414.
College Exposure Showcase at Danville College
DANVILLE | Danville Community College, 2000 E. Main St., Danville, is holding a College Exposure Basketball Showcase for boys in grade 8 and above who are unsigned 2010 college prospects. The event is an advanced skill scoring plyometric developmental experience that also provides exposure to colleges and universities across the country. Parents of student-athletes interested in participating may access entry from WWW.INBNEWS.COM, or e-mailing adidastop150@yahoo.com.
Munster Girls Softball taking registration through March
MUNSTER | Munster Girls Softball will be taking late summer league registration through March 31. For more information, or to download a registration form, go to WWW.MUNSTERGIRLSSOFTBALL.COM.
Indiana Raiders White 12U softball team looking for player
The Indiana Raiders White 12U softball team is looking for a utility player to fill out its 2010 roster. Those interested should contact Dave Jercha at (219) 617-2512 or jersh_1@comcast.net.
Windy City Pro Wrestling coming to St. Florian
CHICAGO | Windy City Pro Wrestling is holding a show tonight in the St. Florian gymnasium, 131st Street and Houston Avenue in Hegewisch. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Show begins at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices are $15 for ringside, $10 for ringside/floor and $7 for bleachers. Tickets are available in St. Florian's school office. For more information, call (773) 646-2868.
Cedar Lake Girls Softball signups today
CEDAR LAKE | Cedar Lake Girls Softball is holding signups from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today at the softball fields. The league is for ages 5-27. There also will be a summer coed league. For more information, call Becky Villa at (219) 374-5844 or Shirley Mudy at (219) 374-5326.
U.S. Baseball Academy holding one-day camp at Andrean
MERRILLVILLE | U.S. Baseball Academy will hold a one-day fielding and baserunning camps on March 14 at Andrean High School. The camp will be run by site director and Andrean coach Dave Piskur. Sessions will be offered for grades 1 through 12. Cost for three hours of instruction is $50. For more information, call (866) 622-4487 or go to WWW.USBASEBALLACADEMY.COM.
Adult classes starting at Patti's All-American Gymnastics
DYER | Patti's All-American Gymnastics in Dyer is offering adult classes in yoga, yoga and pilates, line dancing and tap dancing starting next week. There will be babysitting services available during the classes. For more information, call (219) 865-2274 or go to WWW.PATTISALLAMERICAN.COM.
Part-time travel softball team looking for players
An 11U part-time travel softball team is looking for a pitcher/fielder. The team will be a full-time travel team after the summer season starting in August and into fall ball. Player must have a 1998 birth date. Call Mark Ericksen at (219) 384-7414.
Umpire/coaches clinic at Hammond Civic Center
HAMMOND | A National Babe Ruth Baseball Umpire/Coaches Clinic will be held from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. today at the Hammond Civic Center. Registration will start at 8 a.m. All youth league umpires and coaches, and anyone interested in becoming an umpire with national certification, are encouraged to attend. An open-book National Certification test will be given to first-time umpires. Returning umpires can become recertified, but do not have to take the test. Cost of the clinic alone is $20, which includes lunch. Cost for the test or to recertify is $35. For more information, call Fred Hedin at (219) 838-5018, Randy Walker at (219) 865-2437, or John Pearson at (219) 661-9923.
Hammond Chiefs holding Winter Baseball Camp
HAMMOND | The Hammond Chiefs Baseball Club is holding its Winter Baseball Camp at the Bishop Noll fieldhouse from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 28. The camp is open to players ages 13-18 as of May 1. Cost is $50, which includes lunch. All players registering by Feb. 22 will receive a camp T-shirt. For more information, call (219) 852-9461 or go to WWW.HAMMONDCHIEFS.COM.
Babe Ruth League to host Wooden Bat Jamboree
CHICAGO | The Southeast Suburban Chicago Babe Ruth League will host a Wooden Bat Jamboree for 16-18-year-old teams on June 17-20. Entry fee will be $300 per team, and each team is responsible for game balls and its own bats. In addition, proof of liability and accident insurance and rosters must be provided before the jamboree. For more information, contact SSCBR president Mike at (219) 741-1912 or at mkosiara@int-trans.com.
iHoops Skills Challenge at Hudson Campbell Center
GARY | The inaugural iHoops Skils Challenge, a time-based, half-court basketball obstacle course for ages 9-14, will take place today at the Hudson Campbell Fitness Center, 455 Massachusetts St., Gary. Participants may register the day of the event and must bring a copy of their birth certificate and complete a registration/waiver form before the start of the competition. For more information, call Ezra Alexander at (219) 886-7099, ext. 21, or go to WWW.IHOOPS.COM/SKILLSCHALLENGE.
St. Joe's holding Soccer Academy College Prep Camps
RENSSELAER | The Saint Joseph's College men's soccer program will host the 2010 Puma Soccer Academy College Prep Camps for boys in grades 9-12 on Feb. 28 and March 21 in SJC's Hanson Recreation Center. Each session runs from noon-4 p.m. Cost is $40 for one session or $70 for both. Registration forms may be downloaded at WWW.SAINTJOE.EDU/ATHLETICS. For more information, call (219) 866-6158 or e-mail bokhart@saintjoe.edu.
Munster Stampede Basketball Tournament on Sunday
MUNSTER | The Munster Stampede Basketball Tournament will be held on Sunday at Wilbur Wright Middle School. The tournament is open to fifth-grade "B" teams as well as fourth-grade teams. The fee is $175 per team. There will be a three-game guarantee. For more information, call Bill Jonelis at (219) 765-4848 or Chuck Gardiner at (708) 606-7223.
State Line Braves seeks 11U baseball player
The State Line Braves 11U part-time travel baseball team is looking to fill one roster spot for the 2010 season. For more information, e-mail Brian at bpfrank8@comcast.net.
Crown Point Bulldogs travel softball team seeks player
CROWN POINT | The Crown Point Bulldogs 10U travel softball team is seeking to add a strong utility player with a 1999 birth date. Those interested in trying out should call Jack Hamady at (219) 313-2255.
Seniors sought for low-key basketball activity
REGION | Play It Again, Sam Sports is calling out for seniors ages 60 and older interested in participating in a low-key basketball activity. For more information, call Joe Gerlach at (219) 365-5791.
Indiana Breakers seek baseball players for travel teams
REGION | The Indiana Breakers are seeking players for their 13U, 14U and 16/17U travel baseball teams. The Breakers will provide professional instruction for player development. For more information, call Scott Ellrich at (219) 759-0208.
Free soccer clinic at Dyer Indoor Soccer Arena
DYER | The Green Football Development Northwest Indiana Academy will hold a free soccer clinic for players ages 4-14 from 3-5 p.m. today at the Dyer Indoor Soccer Arena. The clinic will be run by GFD Regional Director Andy Sotiropoulos, who has over 35 years of experience as a player, coach and referee. Players are bring an age-appropriate ball, shinguards and water bottle. Registration forms are available at the Dyer Indoor Soccer Arena, or by calling Sotiropoulos at (708) 408-9010.
Women's fastpitch softball team seeks players
CHICAGO | The 2010 Chicago Attitude women's fastpitch softball team is seeking experienced players ages 19 and older willing to play in four to five weekend tournaments from June through August. No games during the week. For more information, call Bob Madrigal at (773) 646-2158 or Lowell Thomas at (708) 757-3718 -- call after 7 p.m.
Duneland Flyers baseball team looking for 14U players
CHESTERTON | The Duneland Flyers 14U travel baseball team is looking for one more player to fill its 2010 roster. For more information, contact Bob Rusboldt at (219) 878-6909 or 4boldts@comcast.net.
Youth basketball tournaments coming this spring
North American Youth Sports will hold its annual spring youth basketball tournament sat South Suburban College in South Holland on March 19-21, at Bolingbrook High School on March 26-28, and Indiana University-Northwest in Gary on April 9-11. The tournaments will feature 10 different brackets in boys and girls divisions ranging from grade 5-6 through 11-12. Cost is $125 per team. There is a two-game guarantee. For more information, call the toll-free NAYS spring tournament hotline at (866) 352-5915.
NWI United boys soccer team seeks additional players
The Northwest Indiana United U-18 boys soccer team is looking for additional players for the ISL spring season. For more information, contact Jovan Jeftich at (219) 241-1594, jovan5@hotmail.com or jjeftich@indiana.edu.
Adult indoor mushball leagues forming at The Dome
CROWN POINT | The Dome at Crown Point Family Fun Center will host indoor adult 14-inch (mushball) leagues -- Monday Co-ed and Thurday Men's. Doubleheaders will be played every week. There will be a one-pitch rule. For more information, call (219) 663-DOME (3663) or go to WWW.CPDOME.COM.
Travel baseball team looking for two pitchers
A 13U travel baseball team is looking for two pitchers. For more information, call (219) 880-9930.
