Silva and English qualify for Youth Olympic Games
Taekwondo competitors Michelle Silva and Gregory English, both from Chicago, qualified for the inaugural Youth Olympic Games by way of their performances at the Qualification Tournament held March 3-5 in Tijuana, Mexico. The Youth Olympic Games will take place Aug. 14-16 in Singapore.
Silva qualified in the female over-63kg division; English qualified in the male under-48kg division. Both train at Champion Taekwondo Institute, which has schools in Chicago and Hammond.
Palmira Golf Course looking for adult league players
ST. JOHN | Palmira Golf Course is looking for players for its Tuesday and Thursday night adult leagues. Registration cost is $60, plus $24 to ride a cart or $15 to walk. For more information, call (219) 365-4331 or (219) 365-2216.
Author to talk about his book on the Cubs
LANSING | Author and baseball historian Charles Billington will talk about his book Wrigley Field's Last World Series: The Wartime Chicago Cubs and the Pennant of 1945 at 6:30 p.m. April 8 at the Lansing Public Library, 2750 Indiana Ave., Lansing. For more information, call (708) 474-2447 or go to WWW.LANSING.LIB.IL.US.
Fitness and Health Expo coming to SSC
SOUTH HOLLAND | The South Suburban College Fitness Center and South Suburban Overall Body Fitness Club are hosting their annual Fitness and Health Expo from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 13. The expo will feature free health screenings, and demonstrations will take place from 10 a.m.-noon on step aerobics, martial arts, belly dancing and more. There will be guest speakers on nutrition, cancer, fitness and health from noon-2 p.m. Admission is free.
For more information about the expo or about booth rental, call (708) 596-2000, ext. 2577.
Illiana Christian looking for a head cheerleading coach
LANSING | Illiana Christian has an opening for a head cheerleading coach for the 2010-2011 winter season. Those interested should e-mail Deb.Kamp@illianachristian.org.
Adult softball leagues at Hidden Lake Park
MERRILLVILLE | Hidden Lake Park is offering adult softball leagues, which include men's on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays; and coed on Sundays. For more information, call (219) 769-2111 or go to WWW.ROSSTOWNSHIP.ORG.
Highland Parks offering adult softball leagues
HIGHLAND | Highland Adult Softball is holding signups for its men's leagues on Mondays through Sundays, and its co-rec leagues on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. For more information, call (219) 838-0114.
Basketball leagues starting at Crown Point Health and Fitness
CROWN POINT | Men's 30-and-over and Open basketball leagues are starting at Crown Point Health and Fitness Center. Cost is $425 per team plus referee fees. There will be a seven-game schedule plus playoffs. For more information, call (219) 765-4966 or go to WWW.TURTLESLOSPORTSLEAGUES.COM.
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.
LCAOA offering free baseball umpiring class
MERRILLVILLE | Individuals looking to become licensed IHSAA officials in baseball are encouraged to sign up for a free class put on by the Lake County Athletic Officials Association. Classes will be held at Merrillville High School today, Thursday and March 16 and 18 starting at 7 p.m. Test date is March 18. Though the class is free, a $45 licensing fee for the IHSAA is necessary. For more information, call Mike Mendoza at (219) 718-9704 or mendomikey@aol.com.
Free football coaches clinic at Mt. Carmel
CHICAGO | All grammar school football coaches are invited to attend a free coaches clinic on March 20 at Mt. Carmel High School, 6410 S. Dante Ave., Chicago. The half-day program begins at 8:30 a.m. and includes a continental breakfast and lunch, presentations, video and live demonstrations. Headline speakers will be Mount Carmel head coach Frank Lenti and Northwestern University offensive line coach Adam Cushing. Members of the Caravan coaching staff will assist at the clinic, which will have vendors featuring the latest products, a free clinic manual, door prizes and other coaching resources. To register, call (773) 324-1020, ext. 298.
Wheelchair basketball exhibition at Griffith High School
GRIFFITH | The Rollin' Hoosiers wheelchair basketball team will take on squads consisting of the Griffith seventh-grade girls basketball team, the Griffith High School boys varsity basketball team, and Griffith Middle School and Griffith High School faculty all-star teams in a Wheelchair Basketball Exhibition Extravaganza on Friday at GHS. The exhibition, which celebrates National Disabilities Awareness Month, begins at 1:15 p.m. T-shirts comemorating the event designed by GHS seniors Jessica Ritter and Nick Gaydos, will be sold during the event with proceeds going to the Rollin' Hoosiers. For more information, call Thom Howell at (219) 924-4281, ext. 3361.
Personal training certification course at Omni 41
SCHERERVILLE | Omni 41 Health and Fitness Connection in Schererville is holding classes for those wanting to become a personal trainer. To register for the three-day class, go to WWW.AFAA.COM. For more information, call (219) 865-6969.
Adult baseball team looking for pitchers and middle infielders
An NWI NABA baseball team is looking for pitchers and middle infielders ages 27 and older. For more information, call Nick Bizic at (219) 736-8242 or e-mail nwinababaseball@yahoo.com.
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.
On-line registration open for Race to Taste 5K
CHICAGO | The Humana Race to the Taste of Chicago is set for June 27 at Grant Park. The 5K run/2-mile walk will begin at 8 a.m. at the corner of Balbo and Columbus. On-line registration is open at WWW.CHICAGORACETOTASTE.US. Cost is $35. For more information, call (312) 744-3370.
Hunter Education Safety Course at Lemon Lake
CEDAR LAKE | The Hunter Education Safety Course will take place from 6-9 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday 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.
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 that 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.
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. Sunday at Portage High School, 6240 U.S Hwy. 6, Portage. Registration is from 8-9 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.
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.
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 Sunday 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.
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.
State Line Braves seek 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.
Seniors sought for low-key basketball activity
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.
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.
Indiana Breakers seek baseball players for travel teams
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.
Gibbs and Bigbie available for lessons at Triple Crown
SCHERERVILLE | Former Times Baseball Player of the Year Elliott Gibbs and former Major League Baseball player Larry Bigbie are available for lessons at Triple Crown Sports Academy in Schererville. Cost for pitching lessons from Gibbs and hitting lessons from Bigbie is $30 each. For more information, call (219) 864-0711.
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.
Travel baseball team looking for two pitchers
A 13U travel baseball team is looking for two pitchers. For more information, call (219) 880-9930.
Adult baseball league looking for players and teams
The NWI National Adult Baseball Association is looking for teams and players for the 2010 season. The league is for ages 27 and older. For more information, contact Nick Bizic at (219) 736-8242 or nwinababaseball@yahoo.com, or Manny Rosaria at nwinababaseball@msn.com.
Windmill motion softball pitching classes offered
Diamond in the Rough Fastpitch has openings for on-going pitching instruction. Beginners will learn the basic mechanics of the windmill motion. Intermediate to advance will work on mechanics and individual pitches. To schedule a lesson, or for more information, call Bill Lammel at (708) 499-4994 or e-mail ditrfp73@aol.com.
