Hub Run course moves to the Crown Point square
CROWN POINT | The Hub Run 5K and 2K race has moved from the Lake County Fairgrounds to the streets of Crown Point with the starting and finishing line at the downtown courthouse. The race is May 16 with a starting time at 2 p.m. Entry fee is $16 for adults, and $8 for ages 8 and under or for additional family members. Price includes race shirt. For more information, contact race director Carl Zurbriggen at (219) 663-5810 or czurbriggen@slymca.org.
Northern Indiana Babe Ruth Senior League registration
HIGHLAND | Northern Indiana Babe Ruth Senior League is holding registration and scheduling for the 2010 season from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. March 27 at the Highland Lincoln Center, 2450 Lincoln St. Team fees are $430 with patches and $400 without. Checks should be made payable to Northern Indiana Babe Ruth Senior League.
Last call for NWI NABA adult baseball players
The NWI NABA Baseball League for ages 27 and older is looking for players, teams and sponsors. For more information, call Nick Bizic at (219) 736-8242 or e-mail NWINABABaseball@yahoo.com.
Indiana Basketball News All-Star Games at PUC
HAMMOND | Purdue University Calumet Athletics and Spiece Gym Rats NIKE will hold the Indiana Basketball News All-Star Games featuring local and statewide players on April 10 at the PUC Athletics Center, 2200 169th St., Hammond. The girls game will be at 4 p.m.; the boys game is at 6:30 p.m. Discounted advance group ticket sales available at WWW.INBNEWS.COM -- events area. Proceeds to benefit the American Red Cross. For more information, call (219) 614-2525.
Youth outdoor soccer at Hobart Family YMCA
HOBART | The Hobarty YMCA is holding registration for its spring outdoor soccer program for boys and girls ages 3-4, 5-7 and 8-10. Registration runs through April 10 and may be done at the YMCA or online at WWW.HOBARTYMCA.ORG. Cost is $40 for YMCA members and $80 for non-members. All players will receive a team T-shirt and season-ending trophy. The season begins the first week of May. For more information, contact Jeff Renn at (219) 942--2183, ext. 16, or at jrenn@hobartymca.org.
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.
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.
Merrillville Girls Softball signups at Westfield Mall
MERRILLVILLE | The Merrillville Girls Softball League is holding signups at Dick's Sporting Goods in Westfield Mall from noon-5 p.m. today, Sunday and March 20 and 21. For more information, call (219) 922-3867.
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 Monday. 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.
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.
Triple Threat Basketball holding lessons in Gary
GARY | Triple Threat Basketball is holding shooting, ball handing and offensive moves lessons in Gary for ages 5-18. To make an appointment, call (219) 487-0985.
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.
Free girls softball clinic at Taft Middle School
CROWN POINT | Crown Point Girls Softball will be hosting free softball clinics for ages 6-12 at Taft Middle School on Sunday and Tuesday. Times are from 1-1:45 p.m. for ages 6 and under, from 2-2:45 p.m. for ages 7-8, from 3-3:45 p.m. for ages 9-10, and from 4-4:45 for ages 11 and older. League registration may be done in person during days of the clinic. For more information, e-mail cpgsl@att.net.
Beginner tennis lessons at On the Square Sports Academy
CROWN POINT | On the Square Sports Academy in Crown Point is holding beginner level group tennis lessons for ages 8-11. They will take place today and March 20 and 27. Participants will be placed in one of two time slots -- 10-11 a.m. or 11a.m.-noon -- according to skill level. One make-up class will be offered from 4:30-5:30 p.m. March 25. Cost is $50. To pre-register, which is required, call (219) 226-1130 or (219) 381-1317.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Sunday 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.
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.
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.
