Iapoce named Blue Jays hitting coordinator

SCHERERVILLE | Former SouthShore RailCats star and current NWI White Sox Academy instructor Anthony Iapoce has been named the minor league hitting coordinator for the Toronto Blue Jays. Iapoce, who also played in the Milwaukee Brewers and Florida Marlins organizations, is available for private lessons at the NWI Academy, which is located inside Omni 41 Health and Fitness Connection in Schererville. For more information, call (219) 923-3861 or go to WWW.BULLSSOXACADEMY.COM.

Coed volleyball and beanbag tournaments at On the Square

CROWN POINT | The Friday Night Winter Coed Volleyball League at On the Square Sports Academy will start Dec. 7. Also, Saturday night beanbag tournaments are starting tonight at 7 p.m. For more information, call (219) 226-1130, or go to WWW.OTSSA.COM.

Campagna Academy seeks varsity cheerleading coach

SCHERERVILLE | Campagna Academy in Schererville is seeking a varsity cheerleading coach. Those interested should call (219) 508-5423.

Goalkeeper sought by NWI girls soccer team

REGION | A highly competitive U12 girls soccer team is looking for a goalkeeper who wants to play indoor, attend tournaments and play outdoor this spring. Candidate must have been born between Aug. 1, 1997 and July 31, 1998. For more information, contact Brett Stokes at (219) 808-6894.

Indiana Breakers looking for 15U baseball players

REGION | The Indiana Breakers baseball organization is looking to fill out its 15U summer travel baseball team roster. For more information, contact Dan Zawada at (219) 877-7257 or at d.zawada@comcast.net.

Annual Christmas 2-Man Scramble at 3 Under Par

CROWN POINT | The second-annual Christmas 2-Man Scramble will take place from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Dec. 19 and from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 20 at 3 Under Par Golf Center, 1504 N. Main St., Crown Point. Cost is $80 per team with $50 going to prize pot. Prizes will be paid 50-percent cash and 50-percent gift certificate. There will be an optional $20 per team skins game. Registration deadline is Dec. 13. To register, call Alex or Dave at (219) 663-6371.

Flag Football leagues and tournament at The Dome

CROWN POINT | Wednesday night and a Saturday night men's flag football leagues are forming at The Dome in Crown Point, 1301 Merrillville Road. A captains/players meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Also, a Turkey Flag Football Tournament will take place at The Dome on Nov. 27-28. Tourney fee is $200 per team. For more information, call Dave at (219) 765-4966.

Holiday basketball tournament offers discount price

MERRILLVILLE | The Fieldhouse-Merrillville is offering a discount price of $125 per team for its Thanksgiving Classic Basketball Tournament for boys and girls teams in grades 4-8 (ages 10U-14U). The one-day tournament takes place Nov. 28. Team will play in either the "All Star Division" or "School Team Division." The entry deadline is Monday. There is a three-game guarantee. For more information, call (219) 738-2424, or go to WWW.THEFIELDHOUSE-MERRILLVILLE.COM.

Hobart Junior Hoops holding boys and girls tournaments

HOBART | Hobart Junior Hoops is holding one-day youth basketball tournaments. Each cost $225 per team and have three-game guarantees. The dates are Dec. 6 for fifth-grade boys, Dec. 13 for sixth-grade boys, Jan. 10 for fourth-grade boys, Jan. 17 for fourth-grade girls, Jan. 24 for fifth-grade girls, and Jan. 31 for sixth-grade girls. For more information, call (219) 616-7166.

Holiday camps at Dave Griffin's Sports Complex

GRIFFITH | Dave Griffin's Sports Complex in Griffith is holding a six-week baseball camp from Dec. 5 through Jan. 9 that will cover hitting, fielding and pitching. Times for the Saturday camp are from 9-10:30 a.m. for ages 6-8, from 10:30 a.m.-noon for ages 9-10, and from noon-1:30 p.m. for ages 11-13. Cost is $120.

Dave Griffin's also is holding a Christmas Baseball Camp from Dec. 21-23 that will cover hitting (curveball hitting included), fielding and pitching. Times are from 9-11 a.m. for ages 6-9, from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. for ages 10-12, and from 1-3 p.m. for ages 13-16. Cost is $75. For more information, call (219) 922-1107, e-mail dgbaseball@comcast.net, or go to DAVEGRIFFINBASEBALL.COM.

Major leaguers giving lessons at Triple Crown

SCHERERVILLE | Former Major League Baseball players Larry Bigbie and Brent Bowers are available for lessons at Triple Crown Sports Academy in Schererville. Also, $30 half-hour lessons and $15 half-hour cage rentals are available. For more information, call (219) 864-0711.

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 Campsfor 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 Monday.

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 Monday. For more information, call (219) 558-2273, or visit WWW.TRAINDK.COM.

NWI White Sox Academy adds fastpitch staff

SCHERERVILLE | The Chicago White Sox Training Academy has added four fastpitch softball instructors to its Northwest Indiana facility located at Omni 41 Health and Fitness Connection in Schererville. They include former Lake Central and Purdue ace Brooke Baker and her father, veteran instructor Rick Baker, Chicago Bandits catcher Rachel Folden, and former St. Xavier All-American shortstop Samatha Lovato. For more information, call (219) 923-3861 or go to WWW.BULLSSOXACADEMY.COM.

Diving coach sought for 2009-2010 swim season

HOBART | Hobart High School is in need of a boys and/or girls diving coach for the 2009-2010 swim season. Those interested should call (219) 942-8521, ext 8035.

Basketball Video Camp to take place at Salvation Army

EAST CHICAGO | The fifth-annual Basketball Video Camp will take place Dec. 4-5 at the Salvation Army Gymnasium, 513 W. Chicago Ave., East Chicago. All boys ages 9-12 in Lake County are invited to participate. Cost is $45. Lunch will be provided. For more information, call Melvin Mobley at (219) 398-9809 after 3 p.m., or the Salvation Army at (219) 398-2939.

Local traveling softball team needs one more player

REGION | The Duneland Flyers 13U girls softball team still has one opening remaining for its 2010 roster. For a private tryout, call Gary Fossey at (219) 921-6372.

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 $425 per team plus referee fees. For more information, call (219) 765-4966.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. Saturday 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.

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 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.

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.