Portage Youth Soccer Club holding fall signups
PORTAGE | The Portage Youth Soccer Club is holding Fall 2010 signups for boys and girls ages 7-14 in the Portage High School fieldhouse. Signups will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday and June 30, July 5 and July 7; and from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday. New players need to bring two passport photos and a copy of their birth certificate that will be kept for file purposes. Registration fees are $70 for returning players with uniforms, and $90 for new players or returning players who need uniforms. The uniform includes jersey, shorts and socks. For details, call Jesse at (219) 734-6847 or Wayne at (219) 762-6319.
Millennium Fire holding U13 boys soccer tryouts
CHESTERTON | The Millennium Fire boys U13 soccer team will be holding tryouts from noon- 2p.m. at Dogwood Park in Chesterton. For more information, contact Bill Dishman at (219) 926-3827 or bbjdish@hotmail.com.
Cops for a Cure 5K Sept. 18 in Portage
PORTAGE | Registration is being taken for the "Cops for a Cure" 5K run and family walk Sept. 18. The Portage Twp. YMCA will work in conjunction with the Portage Police Department to run the event. Race-day registration begins at 6:30 a.m. The race starts at 7;30. For details, call (219) 762-9622, or e-mail ryan@ymcaofportage.org.
FC Mystique fall travel soccer tryouts scheduled
MICHIGAN CITY | FC Mystique will hold fall travel soccer tryouts at Patriot Park on the Mystique Training Field. Tryouts for U9 through U14 boys and girls will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday. Those trying out should bring shin guards, ball and water. The tryouts are free. Free shirts will be handed out while supplies last. For details, call (219) 608-3183, or visit MYSTIQUESOCCER.COM.
Gymnastics classes offered in July at VHS
VALPARAISO | Gymnastics classes for students age 5 and older will continue in July at Valparaiso High School. Classes will be offered from 8:45 to 10:15 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, July 5-29. The session of eight classes has a fee of $50. Enrollment may be done at the VHS fieldhouse from 8:30 a.m. to noon through Friday. Enrollment may also be mailed to: Lorie Cook, Valparaiso High School, 2727 North Campbell, Valparaiso, IN 46385. Checks should be made out to Valpo Schools.
Summer recess at the Portage YMCA
PORTAGE | The Portage Twp. YMCA will run "Summer Recess at the Y" every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from July 5-30. Class meets from 11 a.m. to noon for boys and girls ages 6-12. Fees are $25 for primary-plus members, $33 for primary members and $66 for non-members. For details, call (219) 762-9622, or e-mail ryan@ymcaofportage.org.
Volleyball officials classes at Hobart High School
HOBART | The Lake County Athletic Officials Association will be sponsoring classes for persons interested in becoming IHSAA-licensed volleyball officials. Classes will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. July 6, 8 and 12 at Hobart High School. An NFHS Part I Exam will be administered on July 15. In order to receive an IHSAA license, the student must complete an application for licensing and pay a registration fee of $45. Applicants cannot be enrolled in high school. For more information, contact Deb Glass at (219) 730-0517 or at superdeb31@comcast.net, or e-mail lcaofficials@gmail.com.
Softball tourneys in Plymouth
PLYMOUTH | Plymouth will be the site for six slow-pitch softball tournaments in July-September. A men's and coed round-robin tournaments run July 3-4, July 24-25, Aug. 27-28 and Sept. 25-26. An ASA Men's D National Qualifier runs July 9-11. Blueberry Festival men's and coed tournaments run Sept. 1-6. Entry fees are $100. If a team plays in a second round-robin tournament, the second fee is $75. For details, call (574) 780-6865.
Tiger Martial Arts holds fundraisers, classes
CHESTERTON | Tiger Martial Arts School, 1583 South Calumet Road, will hold fundraisers to raise money for competitors at this summer's National AAU Martial Arts Tournament. A belly-dancing class will run from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday. Cost is $15. A mixed martial arts seminar will take place at 1 p.m. Sunday. The cost is $10. For details, call Master Deborah Grimaldi at (219) 921-1171, or e-mail martialartstiger@yahoo.com.
Adult tennis league begins play
VALPARAISO | The Adult Tennis Group of Porter County will play round-robin matches on Saturday mornings and Monday evenings in Valparaiso. For details, call Cheryl at (219) 477-9980.
Registration open for Valpo Triathlon
VALPARAISO | The eighth-annual Valpo Triathlon will start at 8 a.m. July 17 at Rogers-Lakewood Park. The event includes a quarter-mile swim, 12.4-mile bike ride and 3.2-mile run. Registration fee is $60 for non-USA Triathlon members, $50 for members. Registration deadline is July 11. Interested athletes must be at least 15 years old by Dec. 31, 2010, to participate. Teams of two or three individuals may also participate. For details, call (219) 462-4185 or go to www.valpotri.net.
Volunteers needed for Valpo Triathlon
VALPARAISO | Volunteers are needed for the eighth annual Valpo Triathlon. Workers are needed for July 16-17. For details, call Barbie Johnson at (219) 462-5144, or go to info@valpotri.net.
LaPorte Triathlon takes place Aug. 7
LAPORTE | The LaPorte YMCA Triathlon will start at 6 a.m. Aug. 7 at Soldiers Memorial Park. The race includes a quarter-mile swim, 12.4-mile bike ride and 3.4-mile run. Entry fee is $55 by July 25, $65 after. Team fees are $90 by July 25, $100 after. Entry deadline is Aug. 4. For details, call YMCA Triathlon Director Danielle Kessler at (219) 325-9622 or e-mail wellnesscenter@lpymca.org.
Ninth annual Tour de LaPorte Aug. 22
LAPORTE | The ninth annual Tour de LaPorte bike, walk and run event will take place Aug. 22 at the LaPorte County Fairgrounds. Cyclists can opt for routes ranging from 5 to 100 miles. Walkers and runners can complete a 5K route. Open registration runs from 6 to 7:30 a.m. The 5K shotgun start is at 8. Breakfast will be served until 10 a.m. Llunch is available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bike race fees are $25 for adults by Aug. 6, $30 after; $10 for children ages 5-12. Costs for the run or walk are $20 for adults by Aug. 6, $25 after; $10 for children ages 5-12. Proceeds help The LaPorte Hospital Foundation's work with local cancer patients. For details, call either (219) 326-2471 or (877) 265-4539.
AAU state track championships at CHS
CHESTERTON | The Hammond Track Club and the Porter County Convention, Recreation and Visitor Commission will host the AAU District (State) Track and Field Championship Meet on Saturday and Sunday at Chesterton High School. Competition for ages 8-12 will start at 8 a.m. Saturday; competition for ages 13-18 will start at 8 a.m. Sunday. All athletes will qualify for the Area 10 National Qualifying Meet on July 8-9 in Bloomington, Ill. For details, contact Joe Mis at (219) 931-6587 or www.joetrack@aol.com.
Registrations open for OE Marathon Team
VALPARAISO | Openings are available for Opportunity Enterprises' Marathon Team. Fees are $50 with a commitment to raise an additional $250 for OE. For details, contact either Chris Schneidt at (219) 464-9621, ext. 233, or Allison Thomas at (219) 464-9621, ext. 239.
Summer flag football leagues hold signups
VALPARAISO | The Valparaiso Unit of the Boys and Girls Club of Porter County will run summer flag football league signups from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Thursday. Children ages 9-13 are eligible. Fees are $10 for the league and $25 for club membership. The league runs from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Kirchhoff Park from June 30-Aug. 11. For details, go to www.bgcpoco.org. or call (219) 462-2182, ext . 233.
Valpo Parks offering Harry Danning RailCats Day
VALPARAISO | Valparaiso Parks is offering Harry Danning Day RailCats tickets for a 2 p.m. Aug. 22 game at The Steel Yard in Gary. Tickets are $7, $1 from which goes toward the Park Department Youth Program Fund. Tickets are available for purchase at the Valparaiso Department of Parks and Recreation, 3210 N. Campbell St. For details, call (219) 462-5144.
Cheerleading openings at Horizon Gymnastics
VALPARAISO | Horizon Shine All-Star Cheerleading is accepting new squad members for the 2010-2011 season. The youth squad is available to children ages 11 and under, while the older squad is for those up to age 18. For details, go to www.horizongymnasticscenter.com, or call (219) 477-6542.
VU women's hoops team to hold summer camps
VALPARAISO | Valparaiso University's women's basketball team will host its team camp for high school varsity and junior varsity teams, along will their coaches, Friday and Saturday at The Courts of Northwest Indiana. Cost is $550 per team.
For registration forms or details, contact Marla Liesch at (219) 464-5146 or Marla.Liesch@valpo.edu.
VU men's hoops team to host summer camps
VALPARAISO | Valparaiso University's men's basketball team will host its Valpo Basketball Academy from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 26-30.
It's for ages 8-14. The cost is $295. For details, call (219) 464-5254 or go to www.homerdrewcamps.com.
IU Northwest to host summer basketball camp
GARY | Indiana University Northwest and the Office of Student Life and Athletic will host the RedHawks' Summer Basketball Camp for Kids from 8 to 11:30 a.m. July 19-23 at the IU Northwest Savannah Center, 3400 Broadway. The camp is for boys and girls ages 6-13. The cost is $40 if registered before July, $50 after. The cost of a second child from the same family is $35 before July 15, $45 after. Each participant will receive a camp T-shirt and pennant. To register, call (219) 981-4279 or (219) 980-6944.
Former NBA player giving guard camp at The Fieldhouse
MERRILLVILLE | Eddie Gill, who played seven years in the NBA, will host a guard camp from 9 a.m. to noon June 30-July 2 at The Fieldhouse-Merrillville. The camp will focus on the point guard position and shooting drills.
The Fieldhouse is also holding a Post Player Camp with 1981 Indiana Mr. Basketball Dan Palombizio and European professional veteran Ken Miller from 9 a.m. to noon June 28-29, and a Strictly Shooting Camp from 1 to 3 p.m. June 28-July 1.
Cost for each camp is $55 and $20 for each additional sibling. For details, call (219) 738-2424 or visit WWW.THEFIELDHOUSE-MERRILLVILLE.COM.
Soccer training and 3-on-3 tournament offered
MORGAN TWP. | Morgan Twp. Summer Soccer, a skill development program, will be held July 5-22. Grades 3-5 will play from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; grades 6-8 will play from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. There will be Big Dog 3-on-3 tournaments for ages 8-14. Cost is $10 to cover snacks and prizes. For details, contact Lis Savage at (219) 464-4462, or e-mail lisasavage@verizon.net.
VU to hold VIP soccer camp in July
VALPARAISO | Valparaiso University's men's soccer program will host a VIP soccer camp July 16-18. The camp is open to high-school age players with aspirations to play college soccer. For details, go to ValpoSoccerVIP.com or contact VU assistant coach Jeff Oleck at Jeff.Oleck@valpo.edu or (219) 464-5059.
Valpo Back to School soccer deadline July 8
VALPARAISO | The Valparaiso Department of Parks and Recreation is holding signups for its back to school soccer league. The league is open to children ages 4-12. Fees are $35 for residents, $45 for non-residents. Registration deadline is July 8. The league runs Saturdays from Aug. 7 to Sept. 25 at Westside Park. For details, call (219) 462-5144, or go to www.valparaisoparks.org.
Special needs soccer league in Kouts
KOUTS | A special needs soccer league will begin this fall in Kouts. The league is open to children ages 5-17. Forms can be printed at www.koutsyouthsoccer.com. For details, call Ken Maglish at (219) 766-3146.
VU to host summer volleyball camp
VALPARAISO | Valparaiso University volleyball head coach Carin Avery and her team will host a pair of summer camps in July at the Athletics-Recreation Center. The camps are open to players in grades 5-12. Grades 5-8 meet July 5-8, while those in grades 9-12 meet July 8-11. For details, contact Avery at (219) 464-5323 and Carin.Avery@valpo.edu or go to valpovolleyballcamp.com.
Mountain bike series scheduled
The Northern Indiana Mountain Bike Association and Outdoor Trail Commission will sponsor a series of events. For details, go to either www.nimba-bike.org or www.outbacktrail.org.
Dates announced for Porter Am
VALPARAISO | The dates for this year's Porter Am are Sept. 18, 19, 25 and 26. Entry blanks will be available Aug. 1. the final round will be played at Valparaiso Country Club. The field is limited to 80 players.
Finn Passing Academy to hold four-day camp at Andrean
MERRILLVILLE | The Finn Passing Academy four-day camp for quarterback and skill players will take place July 19-22 at Andrean High School. The camp will be hosted by brothers Billy, Bobby and Tommy Finn, all of whom were star quarterbacks at Andrean. Cost is $125 before June 30, $150 after. To register or for details, visit FINNPASSINGACADEMY.COM.
Portage YMCA offers summer membership special
PORTAGE | The Portage Twp. YMCA will offer summer membership specials for those ages 14 and over. Memberships are valid the date of purchase until Aug. 31 at the cost of $1 a day. The price is available until July 31. For details, call Janet Grant at (219) 762-9622.
