Indoor soccer league signups start Monday

PORTAGE | The Forrest L. Rhode Boys and Girls Club will hold registration for its fall indoor soccer program from 2:30 to 8 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. The league will run Sept. 13-Nov. 19. Biddy soccer is open to children ages 5-7. Games will take place on Friday nights. The league fee is $20. Junior soccer is open to ages 8-10. The fee is $25. Practices will run on Mondays or Tuesdays. Games will be played on Thursday nights. Senior soccer is open to ages 11-13. The fee is $25. Practices will be held on Mondays or Tuesdays. Games will be on Wednesday nights. All players must be club members. A one-year fees is $25. For details, contact Andy Davis at (219) 762-4613 or go to www.bgcpoco.org.

 

Indoor soccer league signups under way

SOUTH HAVEN | Fall indoor soccer league signups for The Boys and Girls Clubs of Porter County will run from 1 to 3 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday through Sept. 17. The cost is $20 for ages 5-7, $25 for those 8-10 and 11-13. The league runs Sept. 27-Dec. 11. Also, a coaches meeting will take place at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 21. For details, call (219) 759-2565 or visit www.bgpoco.org.

 

Basketball signups under way in Valpo

VALPARAISO | The Valparaiso unit of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Porter County has started signups for its fall instructional program. Signups will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday as well as Sept. 7 and 10. Signups will also run from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday as well as Sept. 8-9. Ages 5-7 play on Friday nights. The league fee is $20. Ages 8-9 and 10-11 will play on Saturdays. The fee is $30. Ages 12-14 will play on Wednesday nights. The fee is $35. All players must be club members. A one-year fee is $25. For details, call Tim at (219) 462-2182, ext. 233, or go to www.bgcpoco.org.

 

Girls running program starts Sept. 20

PORTAGE | The Portage Twp. YMCA is offering an eight-week 5K running program for girls ages 10-14 from Sept. 20-Nov. 4. Runners will meet from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Runners will take part in a 5K on Oct. 30. Fees are $35 for primary plus members, $50 for primary members and $75 for non-members. For details, contact Amber Morris at (219) 762-9622 or amber@ymcaofportage.org.

 

Popcorn Panic registration under way

VALPARAISO | Registration is under way for the Popcorn Panic 5-mile run and 5K walk. The races will take place at 7:30 a.m. Sept. 11. Fees are $20 by Sept. 9, $25 after. For details, call (219) 462-5144 or go to www.valparaisoparks.org.

 

Lit'l Kernel Puff race taking signups

VALPARAISO | The Valparaiso Park Department is accepting registration for the Lit'l Kernel Puff Race, which takes place at 8:45 a.m. Sept. 11. The race is open to ages 2-9 (as of Sept. 11). Cost is $11. Register in person at the park office or call the park office using debit or credit at (219) 462-5144. Same-day registration is not available. For details, call the park department, or visit www.valparaisoparks.org.

 

Cougars softball tryouts today

CHESTERTON | The 10-and-under and 12U Chesterton Lady Cougars softball teams will hold tryouts from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. today at Dogwood Park's east field. Players should arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of tryouts to register. For details, contact Nick Milzarek at (219) 916-4466 or milzarek@comcast.net.

 

Scarecrow Festival Classic Sept. 24-26

UNION MILLS | The Scarecrow Festival Classic will take place Sept. 24-26 at South Central High School. Tournaments will be held for both 12- and 14-and-under girls softball teams. Entry fee is $350. For details, contact Rich Patterson at either (219) 926-2376, (219) 508-4733 or dancer@netnitco.net.

 

Cougars baseball tryouts today

CHESTERTON | The Chesterton Cougars 14-and-under baseball team will hold tryouts from 2 to 4 p.m. today at Dogwood Park's east field. For details, contact Nick Milzarek at either (219) 916-4466 or milzarek@comcast.net.

 

Duneland Flyers 13U baseball tryouts

CHESTERTON | The Duneland Flyers 13-and-under baseball team will hold tryouts at 10 a.m. today and Sunday at Dogwood Park. Players should arrive 15 minutes early to register and bring a copy of their birth certificate (must be 13 or younger as of May 1, 2011). Players are only required to attend one of the tryouts. The registration fee is $100. Check should be made payable to the Duneland Flyers. The fee is refundable if the player is not chosen for the team. For details, call Sergio Perez at (219) 405-9492.

 

Duneland Flyers 11U baseball tryouts slated

BURNS HARBOR | The Duneland Flyers 11-and-under baseball team will hold tryouts for the 2011 season from 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 11 at Lakeland Park. Potential players should arrive 30 minutes early to register and bring a copy of their birth certificate. Children must be 11 years old prior to May 1, 2011. There is a registration fee of $100, which is refundable if the child is not chosen for the team. For details, visit www.dunelandflyers.com (select "Flyers 10" in the drop-down menu), or call Max at (219) 395-0744.

 

Baseball school reunion at Dogwood Park

CHESTERTON | The Training Center Baseball School is holding a reunion for all former attendees and their families from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Dogwood Park. There is no fee to attend, but those who are should bring their own food and refreshments. To RSVP, call director Dick Sammons at (219) 926-1887.

 

Chesterton Slammers tryouts Sunday

CHESTERTON | The Chesterton Slammers 14-and-under baseball team will hold tryouts at 1 p.m. Sunday at Westchester Intermediate School. Tryout fee is $20. For details, contact Mickey Morandini at red12blue@comcast.net.

 

Warriors tryouts Wednesday

CROWN POINT | The Warriors, a 10-and-under travel baseball team, will have tryouts at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Crown Point Softball Field No. 1. For details, contact Dave Anderson at (219) 226-1921 or dpnm1991@comcast.net.

 

Gymnastics classes at VHS

VALPARAISO | The Valparaiso Gymnastics Club will offer general classes, training team and competitive team options at the high school this fall.

General classes are for students ages 5 and older. Registration is from 5:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday in the fieldhouse. The seven-class sessions will take place at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, beginning Sept. 7. The fee is $35.

Training team is a beginning Level 3 competitive squad for girls ages 5 and older. Enroll by Monday. Practices will run from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning Tuesday and run through November. Competition at intrasquad and local meets is available.

Gymnasts interested in Level 4 through optional competition may try out for the competitive team. Practices are three to four times a week throughout the school year and five times a week in the summer. For details, call (219) 464-8018.

 

Horizon GymJam classes available

VALPARAISO | Registration for Horizon Gymnastics Center's GymJam classes will run from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through Sept. 17. GymJam classes are recommended for children ages 6 and older. totally Tumbling classes concentrate on progressive floor skills. GymMagic classes are open to those ages 18 months through kindergarten. For details, call (219) 477-6542, or go to www.horizongymnasticscenter.com.

 

Taekwondo classes offered

PORTAGE | Eight-week Taekwondo classes will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Tuesday in the Blue Spruce Room at Woodland Park. Ages 3-5 will meet from 4 to 4:30 p.m.; ages 6-12 will meet from 4:40 to 5:30, and ages 13 and older will meet from 5:40 to 6:30. Cost is $50 per resident for ages 3-5, $55 for non-residents. Cost is $80 per resident for ages 6 and older, $90 per non-resident. Registration deadline is Monday.

 

Free self-defense class Sept. 4

VALPARAISO | A free self-defense seminar will be offered Sept. 4 by the Valpo ATA Black Belt Academy, 52 Marks Road, Suite 2. Fifth Degree Black Belt Glenn Handzlik, Sr. will present the Sexual Harassment and Rape Prevention program developed by the American Taekwondo Association. Sessions will run from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Pre-registration is required. For details, call (219) 462-5000.

 

Friday night VB leagues at the Courts of NWI

CHESTERTON | The Courts of NWI will be the site for Friday night adult fall volleyball leagues. The season runs Sept. 17-Nov. 12. Fee is $350. For details, call Hans Scheller at (219) 929-8891.

 

Wheeler taking baseball applications

UNION TWP. | Wheeler High School is taking applications for its varsity and junior varsity baseball coaching positions. Interested individuals should send a resume to athletic director Randy Stelter at Wheeler High School, 587 300 North, Valparaiso, IN 46385.

 

The Fieldhouse-Merrillville hosts two hoops camps

MERRILLVILLE | The Fieldhouse-Merrillville will be the site for two basketball programs, with each running on Mondays or Wednesdays.

Little Dribblers is open to children ages preschool through second grade. The camp will run Sept. 13-Oct. 27. Preschool and kindergarten children will meet from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. or 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. First- and second-graders will meet from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. or 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The cost is $75.

The Hoops Academy is open to those in third grade through high school. The camp will run Wednesday through Oct. 13. Grades 3-5 will meet from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., grades 6-8 will meet from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. and those in high school will meet from 8 to 9 p.m. The cost is $85. For details, call (219) 738-2424, or go to www.thefieldhouse-merrillville.com.

 

VU football ticket pricing announced

VALPARAISO | Single-game tickets are $10 for Crusader football games. Children ages 10 and under are admitted free.

Specials are available for the opener against St. Joseph's at 7 p.m. Sept. 18. In addition to the football game that day, fans can use the same ticket for the Crusader volleyball match against Butler at 4 p.m. at the Athletics-Recreation Center. A family package, which includes four tickets to both the volleyball match and football game as well as four food tickets, is available for $30. Individual game tickets bought in advance are $5 and include admission to both games as well.

Tickets can be purchased at the Valparaiso University athletic ticket office, located in the Athletics-Recreation Center, or by phone at (219) 464-5233. Ticket office hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

 

VHS sports passes on sale

VALPARAISO | Season passes for Valparaiso High School sports are on sale. Athletic office hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. The cost is $80 for adults, $40 for students. A 10-event pass is available for $40. For details, call (219) 531-3080.

 

Cops for a Cure 5K Sept. 18 in Portage

PORTAGE | Registration is being taken for the "Cops for a Cure" 5K run and family walk Sept. 18. The Portage Twp. YMCA will work in conjunction with the Portage Police Department to run the event. Race-day registration begins at 6:30 a.m. The race starts at 7:30. For details, call (219) 762-9622, or e-mail ryan@ymcaofportage.org.

 

Hospice Hustle bike ride set for Sept. 26

CROWN POINT | Registration is open for the Hospice Hustle, a non-competitive bike ride to benefit Hospice of the Calumet Area. Participants may select one of two routes, traveling 25 or 62 miles through southern Lake County. Both routes begin and end at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Crown Point. Cyclists may check in starting at 7 a.m. Sept. 26. Riding begins from 8 to 10 a.m.

Entry fee is $25, $30 the day of the event. Cyclists are encouraged to solicit pledges for each mile ridden. Registration brochures may be downloaded at www.hospicecalumet.org.

For details, call (219) 922-2732 or (708) 895-8332.

 

Puckerface 5K Sept. 11 in Highland

HIGHLAND | The Zest Fest's fourth annual Pucker Face 5K Race/2.5 K Walk will be held at 6 p.m. Sept. 11 at Main Square Park. Cost is $20 for the run and $15 for the walk through Sunday, with each increased by $5 after Sunday. Awards will be given to the top three finishers in each class. All participants will be entered to win raffles and prizes. Those who pre-register are guaranteed a poly-dri running shirt. Register at www.midwestzestfest.com. For details, call (219) 923-3666; visit the website, or e-mail mary@highlandchamber.com.

 

OE hosts Pack-A-Thon

VALPARAISO | Volunteers are invited to help Opportunity Enterprises as it packs 45,000 runner bags for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 25 at OE, 2801 Evans. Scout troops, sports teams, youth groups and school clubs are all invited. Volunteers are asked to register in advance at www.oppent.org.Click on the Pack-A-Thon register button. For details, contact Cathy Kuchenmeister at (219) 464-9621, ext. 283, or cathy.kuchenmeister@oppent.org. 

 

Softball tourneys in Plymouth

PLYMOUTH | Plymouth will be the site for slowpitch softball tournaments in September. The Blueberry Festival men's and coed tournaments will run Wednesday through Sept. 6. Men's and coed round-robin tournaments will run Sept. 25-26. Entry fee is $100 per tourney. For details, call (574) 780-6865, or e-mail desoike@yahoo.com.

 

Tumbling Tuesdays in Portage

PORTAGE | The Tumbling Tuesdays class will run Sept. 14-Oct. 19 at the Portage Yacht Club. Ages 2-3 will meet from 5 to 5:50 p.m.; ages 4-5 will meet from 6 to 6:50 p.m., and ages 6 and older will meet from 7 to 7:50 p.m.. Cost is $35 for residents, $40 for non-residents. Register at Woodland Park. Deadline is Sept. 13.

 

Bowling for children in Portage

PORTAGE | Strike Busters Bowling is a six-week program for children ages 4-12. The first session will run from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 16 at Camelot Lanes. The program wraps up with a pizza party. Cost is $35 for residents, $40 for non-residents.

 

Ultimate Frisbee tourney Sept. 11

PORTAGE | A 7-on-7 ultimate Frisbee tournament will take place at 1 p.m. Sept. 11 at Imagination Glen Park. Cost is $50. Registration deadline is Sept. 7. For details, go to www.ci.portage.in.us/parks.

 

Adult dodgeball league starts Oct. 13

PORTAGE | An adult dodgeball league will start Oct. 13 at Woodland Park. Games will run from 8 to 10 p.m. Cost is $150 per team. All players must be at least 15. Registration deadline is Oct. 8.

 

Steel Wheels BMX season under way

PORTAGE | The Steel Wheels BMX season runs through September. Practices run 6-9 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays. Races take place Thursdays and Saturdays. Thursday fees are $5 for class/cruiser divisions and $2 for open. Saturday fees are $10 for class/cruiser and $5 for open. Also, new riders clinics run at 4:30 p.m. Saturdays. For details, go to www.steelwheelsbmx.com.