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.
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.
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.
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.
Volleyball and pre-ballet at Southlake YMCA
CROWN POINT | The Southlake YMCA in Crown Point is holding coed volleyball for ages 16 and over. Play begins on Sunday. Cost is $270 per team. The YMCA also is holding pre-ballet for ages 3-5 on Wednesdays starting this week. Times are from 2:15-3 p.m. and from 3:10-3:55 p.m. Cost for the five-week class is $35 for members and $60 for non-members. For more information, call (219) 663-5810.
Bulldog Wrestling Youth Christmas Camp in December
CROWN POINT | The Bulldog Wrestling Youth Christmas Camp for grades K-4 will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:45-6:45 p.m. on Dec. 1, 3, 8, 10, 15 and 16 (last day of camp is on a Wednesday) in the Crown Point High School wrestling room. Cost is $40. Price includes state championship instruction, T-shirt and free admittance to the Crown Point vs. LaPorte home meet on Dec. 2. For more information, go to GOCPWRESTLING.COM.
Holiday gymnastics camp at Patti's All-American
DYER | Patti's All-American Gymnastics in Dyer will host its annual Turkey Strut Kids Night Out gymnastics camp for boys and girls from 5-9 p.m. today. For more information, call (219) 865-2274 or go to WWW.PATTISALLAMERICAN.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.
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 roster. 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.
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.
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. today 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.
Indiana Rebels 14U softball team looking for players
REGION | The Indiana Rebels 14U softball team is looking for 1-2 players to complete its 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.
Crown Point Bulldogs 12U softball team seeks one player
CROWN POINT | The Crown Point Bulldogs 12U "98" softball program is looking to add one girls to its existing roster. Those interested in joining a team that won three state titles in 2009, call Seth Holloway at (219) 808-4312.
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.
