Turkey Shoot to be held at Sandridge Center

CALUMET CITY | The Calumet Memorial Park District's Turkey Shoot basketball competition will be held from 2-4 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Sandridge Center, 600 Oglesby Ave., Calumet City. The free event will have participants shoot from "hot spots" and the free-throw line for prizes, including frozen turkeys. There will be boys, girls and family divisions. For more information, call (708) 862-6440, or visit WWW.CALUMETMEMORIALPARKDISTRICT.COM.

Youth basketball program still taking registration

CALUMET CITY | The Calumet Memorial Park District's Youth Basketball Program for ages 4 years old through fourth grade is still taking registration. Practices and games are held on weekday evenings and on Saturdays. For more information, call (708) 862-6440 or visit WWW.CALUMETMEMORIALPARKDISTRICT.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.

Fall Frolic/Jennie Hamilton Memorial Run at PUC

HAMMOND | Purdue University Calumet's annual Fall Frolic/Jennie Hamilton Memorial 4-Mile Run/1.5-Mile Walk will be held Sunday at Purdue University Calumet. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. in the gymnasium located in the Fitness and Recreational Center at the south end of the campus, south of 173rd Street in Hammond. Registration fee is $20 for runners and $15 for walkers. All participants will receive a long sleeved race T-shirt. For more information, call (219) 989-2175 or 1 (800) HI-PURDUE, ext. 2175, or visit WWW.PUCRACES.COM.

Free basketball camp at Emerson/Wirt High School

GARY | A free basketball camp for girls and boys ages 5-12 will be held from noon-3 p.m. today at Emerson/Wirt High School, 201 N. Grand Blvd., Gary. Participants should bring their own basketballs. For more information, call (219) 487-0985.

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.

Sophomore boys team needed for Thanksgiving tournament

CHICAGO | De La Salle Institute is looking for one boys sophomore basketball team to compete in its upcoming Thanksgiving tournament. All games will be played in De La Salle's Parmer Activity Center, 3434 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. For more information, contact De La Salle athletic director Tom White at (312) 842-7355, ext. 118, or whitet@dls.org.

Tigers Soccer Club holding girls tryouts on Sunday

HEBRON | The Tigers Soccer Club is hold girls U15 thrrough U18 tryouts from 1-3 p.m. Sunday at the Hebron Soccer Fields located a mile and a half east of U.S. 231 on 1000 South. For more information, call John Hufnagel at (219) 987-7796.

CMPD Wrestling Wolverines seek adult volunteer coaches

CALUMET CITY | The Calumet Memorial Park District is looking for adult volunteer coaches for its Wrestling Wolverines team. Only a miminal knowledge of wrestling is required. Volunteers will be instructed by the team's head coaches. Those interested should call Chris Pejka at (708) 862-6443.

Chicago Comets holding volleyball tryouts

CHICAGO | The Chicago Comets are holding tryouts for girls in grades 6-8 and grades 9-12 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday at the De La Salle Institute's Parmer Activity Center in Chicago. Registration begins at 6 p.m. Cost is $15, which must be paid in cash or checks made payable to the Chicago Comets Volleyball Club. In addition, a waiver and release form must be signed and turned in at registration. The waiver is available online at GREATLAKESVOLLEYBALL.ORG under "publications," then "forms." Cost per accepted athlete will be approximately $1,200, which includes uniform, USAV registration fees, Velocity training and tournament fees. For more information, contact Anna Marassa at (773) 650-6800, ext. 181, (312) 326-3106, or at marassaa@dls.org.

Tryouts for U13, U14 U16 and U17 girls soccer teams

HOBART | The Three Lions FC will be holding tryouts for its U13, U14, U16 and U17 girls soccer teams at 1:30 p.m. today at the Hobart Elks Club, 3589 61st Ave. Bad weather date is from 5 to 6:15 p.m. Wednesday. For details, call (219) 779-0420 or e-mail info@threelionscoaching.com.

Dunes Volleyball Club holding tryouts on Sunday

ROLLING PRAIRIE | The Dunes Volleyball Club is holding tryouts Sunday at the Dunes Operation Center in Rolling Prairie. Times are from 10 a.m.-noon for 14U, from noon-2 p.m. for 15U, from 2-4 p.m. for 16U, and from 4-6 p.m. for 18U. Additional tryouts will be Nov. 29 at Crown Point High School, and Dec. 6 at the DOC. For more information, contact Rick Ashmore at (219) 872-7102 or dunesvbc@comcast.net.

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 $475 per team plus referee fees. For more information, call Dave at (219) 765-4966.

Youth basketball skills competition Hudson Campbell

GARY | The City of Gary Park Department in partnership with the National Basketball Association will be hosting the inaugural NBA Fit/WNBA Fit Dribble, Dish and Swish skills competition for boys and girls ages 7-12 on Nov. 14. Registration starts at 9 a.m. Parents may register their children the day of the competition, or pick up registration forms in advance. For more information, call (219) 886-7099, ext. 20, 21 or 22.

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.

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 Nov. 15.

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 Nov. 15. For more information, call (219) 558-2273, or visit WWW.TRAINDK.COM.

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.

Afterschool baseball camps at Dave Griffin's

GRIFFITH | Dave Griffin's Baseball and Softball School is holding an afterschool baseball camp on Wednesdays starting Nov. 18. The four-week camp costs $50. Times are from 4:30-5:30 p.m. for ages 5-7, and from 6-7 p.m. for ages 8-10. To reserve a spot, call (219) 922-1107.

Phenom Top 150 college exposure showcase at The Fieldhouse

MERRILLVILLE | The Fieldhouse-Merrillville will host the Phenom Top 150 college exposure showcase on Sunday for boys and girls basketball players in their freshman, sophomore or junior years of high school. All participants will receive skill training, an advance scoring offensive clinic, NCAA eligibility information and a T-shirt. Registration is from 11 a.m.-noon. The showcase will be from noon-7 p.m. Cost is $95 per person. For more information, call (219) 614-2535.

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.

Hallmark II is holding youth soccer leagues and lessons

MERRILLVILLE | Hallmark II, 8328 Colorado St., Merrillville, is accepting registration for youth indoor soccer leagues and youth soccer classes through Sunday. For more information, call (219) 947-2629, or visit WWW.HALLMARKSPORTSCLUBII.COM.

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.

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.

Dolphins Winter Tune Up Basketball in Elgin

ELGIN | The Dolphins Winter Tune Up Basketball Classic will be held Dec. 12-13 (grade 4-8 boys) and Dec. 19-20 (grade 5-8 girls) at the Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way. Cost is $275 per team. For more information on the event, contact Teresa Triplett at (847) 815-4747 or at tt@dolphinsbasketball.com, or go to WWW.DOLPHINSBASKETBALL.COM.

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.

Blackhawks Alumni to skate at Midwest Training and Ice

DYER | Midwest Training and Ice Center will host a Blackhawks Alumni Game starting at 6 p.m. today. The former Blackhawks will skate against Team Midwest, with proceeds going toward the Chicago Blackhawk Charities and St. Jude. There will be memorabilia auctions and players available for autographs. For more information, call (219) 558-8811 or visit WWW.MIDWESTTRAININGANDICECENTER.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.

Coed volleyball, beanbag tourney at On the Square

CROWN POINT | Monday night coed volleyball leagues are starting a On the Square Sports Academy in Crown Point. The competitive and recreational leagues will begin with two open nights on Nov. 23 and Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. costing $5 a player. The leagues will begin on Dec. 7. A $50 deposit will reserve a spot. For more information, call (219) 226-1130 or go to WWW.OTSSA.COM.

Former major leaguers giving lessons at Triple Crown

SCHERERVILLE | Former Major League Baseball players Larry Bigbie and Brent Bowers are giving lessons at Triple Crown Sports Academy in Schererville. Also available for lessons are minor league pitching coach Bill Bryk, and former Lake Central and Purdue softball ace Brooke Baker. Fall specials include $25 lessons and $10 half-hour cage rentals. For more information, call (219) 864-0711.

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.To reserve a spot, call (219) 922-1107, or e-mail dgbaseball@comcast.net.

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 traveling, league, AAU and school teams. For more information, call (219) 306-9932, fax (219) 884-2412, or visit WWW.BAYLORYOUTH.ORG.

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. Nov. 21 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.