North Lake sport briefs: Championship teams to be honored at HOF dinner

Championship teams to be honored at HOF dinner

HAMMOND | The 50th and 75th anniversaries of the Hammond High's 1962 and 1937 football and wrestling state championship squads will be recognized during the 26th annual Hammond Sports Hall of Fame induction dinner, March 13 at the Hammond Civic Center. Tables of seats have been reserved for the Hammond High championship teams.

To reserve/purchase seats fro $20, squad members are invited to contact the Hammond Parks and Recreation Office at the Civic Center at (219) 853-6378 and ask for Michelle or LeAnne.

Festivities begin at 5 p.m. with a social time. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m., followed by the program at 7:30 p.m.

Hessville Babe Ruth holding sign-ups for 2012 season

HAMMOND | Hessville Babe Ruth will be holding sign-ups for the 2012 season at the concession stand at Hessville Park from 1 to 3 p.m. March 10, from 5 to 6 p.m. March 15 and 19, and (final) from 1 to 3 p.m. March 24. Cost is $140. For details, contact Rick or Holly at (219) 513-9272 or email hessvillebaberuth@yahoo.com.

Griffith Girls Softball holding late registration

GRIFFITH | Griffith Girls Softball is holding late registration from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 10 at Griffith High School -- enter from Raymond Street parking lot.

Marcus Kruger to appear at Bridges' Scoreboard

GRIFFITH | Chicago Blackhawk Marcus Kruger will making an appearance from 7 to 9 p.m. March 12 at Bridges' Scoreboard. Tickets are $10. There will be no charge for autographs. Photos and pucks will be on sale. Doors open at 4 p.m. For details, call Scott or Jeff at (219) 924-2206.

Palmira Golf Club holding league sign-ups

ST. JOHN | Palmira Golf Club is holding sign-ups for its Tuesday and Thursday leagues, which will both have first- and second-half playoffs. Tee times are from 4 to 5 p.m. Cost is $65.

Sign-ups for the Monday Morning Senior League for ages 65 and over are also taking place. Tee times start at 8 a.m.

For details, call (219) 712-4799 or (219) 365-4331.

Positions open for Sunday Men's Softball League

CEDAR LAKE | The Lemon Lake Men's Softball League has positions open for its Sunday Men's League. The fee is $480 per team, plus $5 daily parkign for each car. Checks should be made payable to Lemon Lake Softball.

League begins play on June 3. A pre-season tournament will be on May 20. Last year's teams have until April 15 to reserve their sports. For details, call (219) 794-4327.

Region Red Sox looking for adult baseball pitchers

The Region Red Sox are seeking pitchers for the 2012 Hoosier Baseball League season. Players must be at least 27 years old to be eligible. League fees and uniforms are supplied by a team sponsor. Compensation is negotiable and will be based on appearances and performance. For details, contact Mike at regionredsox@yahoo.com.

Diamond Kings holding indoor hitting and pitching camps

ST. JOHN | Diamond Kings Baseball and Softball Training Complex will be holding four-week spring training hitting and pitching camps on Sunday evenings from March 11 through April 1. Group sessions will be for grades K-3, 4-6 and 7-10. Online registration is at WWW.TRAINDK.COM.

Lady Playmakers 14U softball team seeks players

The Lady Playmakers 14U softball team is looking for a few players to fill out its roster. For details, call (219) 922-1107 or dgbaseball@comcast.net.

Ten-mile run at Taltree Arboretum and Gardens

VALPARAISO | Registration for the Calumet Region Striders 10-annual 10-mile run at Taltree Aboretum and Gardens, 450 W. 100 North. Due to limited parking and popularity, registration is limited to 375 participants. Mail-in forms will be accepted through March 20. After March 20, registration will only taken online at WWW.THTIMING.COM. There will be no race-day registration.

For details, email coachsue@calstriders.org.

Highland Youth Softball holding late registration

HIGHLAND | Highland Youth Softball is holding late registration from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Lincoln Center.

The league's next general meeting is at 7 p.m. Monday at the Lincoln Center.

Northlake Patriots Pop Warner holding sign-ups today

EAST CHICAGO | The Northlake Patriots will be having sign-ups for football, dance and cheerleading today at two East Chicago library locations. Registration will be taken from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the 2401 E. Columbus Drive branch, and from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the 1008 W. Chicago Avenue branch. The league is open to ages 5-15 from East Chicago, Hammond and Whiting. For details, call (219) 682-4547 or (219) 290-0708.

Lake Station LL holding baseball and softball sign-ups

LAKE STATION | Lake Station Little League is holding baseball and softball sign-ups from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today in the Edison Jr./Sr. High cafeteria. The league is for ages 4-18. Participants need to bring birth certificate and three proofs of address verification.

RapidShot Hockey training a Midwest Ice Center

ST. JOHN | Midwest Training and Ice Center is offering RapidShot Hockey training system that automatically shoots and collects pucks, and records reaction times and accuracy of players, who shoot at targets after receiving passes. For details, call (219) 558-8811.

St. Joseph's College holding 3v3 Indoor Soccer Tournament

RENSSELAER | St. Joseph's College will hold is Puma 3v3 Indoor Soccer Tournament for adults on April 14 youths in divisions U5 through U13 on April 15 in the Hanson Recreation Center. Cost is $50 per team. The maximum amount of players per team is five. Adult teams must have at least one girl.

For details, contact Amy Duba at (219) 866-6496 or aduba@saintjoe.edu.

Ross Township Adult Softball League taking sign-ups

MERRILLVILLE | The Ross Township Adult Softball League is taking registration for the 2012 season. The Men's League will play on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday nights. The Coed League will play on Wednesday nights. Divisions run from A to D. Cost is $550. For details, call (219) 769-2111 or go to ROSSTOWNSHIP.ORG.

Hammond Sports Hall of Fame dinner tickets on sale

HAMMOND | Tickets for the Hammond Sports Hall of Fame dinner, to be held March 13 at  the Hammond Civic Center, are on sale at the Civic Center, Rich's Barber Shop, House of Pizza, Cheers in Munster, the Purdue University Calumet athletic department, Calumet College of St. Joseph, Cavalier Inn, Coaches Corner, and all Hammond high school athletic departments.

Tickets are $20 when sold in advance, and $25 at the door.

Highland Little League holding late registration

HIGHLAND | Highland Little League will hold a late registration session from 9 a.m. to noon today at the Lincoln Center. This will be the final registration for the 2012 season. The league is for ages 4-12 -- must turn 4 by April 30, 2012. A birth certificate and proof of residency in Highland are due at the time of registration. For details, contact league president Dan Vassar at (219) 924-1945.

Dash for the Green 5K Run/Walk to be held on Earth Day

ST. JOHN | Tri Kappa's Zeta Psi chapter will host its inaugural Tri Kappa Dash for the Green 5K Run/Walk on April 22 (Earth Day) starting at 8 a.m. at Lake Central High School. Pre-registration is being taken at TRIKAPPADASH.COM/EVENT-REGISTRATION. Cost is $20 in advance and $25 the day of the event. Funds will be used for charity, culture and education in the community.

Package pick-up will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 21 at Fleet Feet, 635 U.S. 30, Schererville. For details, contact Donna Holmer at (219) 682-4208 or trikappadash@gmail.com.

Cheerleading call-outs at Midwest Training and Ice Center

ST. JOHN | Midwest Training and Ice Center will be hosting free cheerleading call-outs to join its Senior Level cheerleading team. The tuition for the team is also free. Call-outs for boys and girls ages 14-and-over will be held every Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon through March. For details, call cheer coordinator Michelle at (219) 558-8811.

No Limits Track Club holding registration for outdoor season

HAMMOND | No Limits Track Club is holding registration for the outdoor season from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 10 at the Hammond YMCA, 7322 Southeastern Ave. The club is also looking for volunteer coaches.

For details, or if interested in club sponsorship, call Sharon Cooper at (219) 771-3011 or Robbie Thomas at (219) 306-5645.

Barracudas semi-pro baseball teamholding tryouts

The Barracudas semi-pro baseball team is looking for players ages 19-32. There are roster spots available for all positions. To schedule a tryout, call Mark Pavuk at (219) 850-4541.

Softball umpiring school March 11 at Portage High School

PORTAGE | The Indiana ASA will hold a state umpire school from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 11 in the Portage High School fieldhouse. No charge including lunch for those who pre-register by March 8. For more information, call Dick Zurbriggen at (219) 663-3408 or (219) 776-0654 (cell).

Crown Point Adult Softball Leagues reserving team sports

CROWN POINT | The Crown Point Parks Department Adult Softball Leagues are reserving positions for the 2012 season. The Men's League will play on Tuesdays (E Division), Wednesdays (C Division) and Thursdays (D Division). Cost is $575 per team. The Coed League will play on Sunday nights. Cost is $460 per team. The Women's League will play on Monday nights. Cost is $460 per team.

Deadline to register for all leagues is March 15. Teams must put down a $100 deposit to secure a position. Fees must be paid in full by May 1.

A meeting for all leagues will be held at 7 p.m. April 9 at the Civic Center, 101 S. East St.

For details, contact Richard Zurbriggen at (219) 663-3408 or (219) 776-0654 (cell).

Adult coed volleyball tourneys at Valparaiso University

VALPARAISO | Valparaiso University will host a pair of adult coed sixes volleyball tournaments starting at 9 a.m. March 18 and April 15. Cost is $120 per team. No alcoholic beverages are permitted. For details, contact Craig Cromwell at (219) 464-5791 or at craig.cromwell@valpo.edu.

Indiana Basketball News hosting showcase, phenom camp

Indiana Basketball News will host its High School Boys Showcase on March 25 at South Suburban Community College in South Holland. The event is a skill development clinic and a promotion to colleges and universities. Interested playerw may sign up at WWW.INBNEWS.

* INB will also host its Middle School Phenom Camp for boys and girls in grades 5-8 on April 15 at Northern Indiana Culver Academy in Culver. The camp sefves as a regional qualifier for the Boys Prestigious National Camp held Aug.2-4 in San Diego. Interested parents may sign up their student athlete at WWW.JUNIORPHENOMS.COM.

Millennium Vardar soccer club looking for players

The Millennium Vardar premier soccer club is looking for boys and girls from the ages U8 through U12. For details, contact Vangel Nacovski at (219) 577-5509 or fodbal@aol.com, or go to WWW.MILLENNIUMSOCCER.ORG.

Winter Skills and Windmill Pitching clinics at Wilbur Wright

MUNSTER | Tom DeGiulio and the Northwest Indiana Express softball organization are holding their Winter Skills and Windmill Pitching clinics on Sundays at the Wilbur Wright Middle School, 8650 Columbia Ave. The two programs are designed for ages 6-14. The times are from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for Winter Skills, and from 1:15 to 2:45 p.m. for Windmill Pitching. Students may sign up for one or both.

For registration forms or more details, call (219) 836-2670 or email nwiexpress@comcast.net.

Hammond Hermits holding baseball and softball sign-ups

HAMMOND | The Hammond Hermits are holding baseball and softball sign-ups at Olympia Lanes from 10 a.m. to noon today and March 10. The final sign-ups will be during the league's spaghetti dinner at Hammond Mohawks from 1 to 7 p.m. March 24.

Ages are 4-6 for T-Ball, 7-9 for minors, 10-12 for majors, 13-15 and 16-18 for Babe Ruth, and 7-15 for softball. For details, call David Lee at (219) 588-8506.

Hunter's Education Safety Course at Cedar Creek

CEDAR LAKE | The Lake County Parks Hunter's Education Safety Course will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. March 16 and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 17 at Cedar Creek Family Golf Center, 10483 W. 109th Ave. The Indiana Department of Natural Resourses requires all hunters born after 1986 to take the class. Those taking it must attend both sessions and pass a written test.

Pre-registration is required. To register, call (219) 947-PARK. For information on other Hunter Education dates, contact the DNR at (219) 879-5710 or go to WWW.IN.GOV/DNR.

Highland Youth Softball holding player registration

HIGHLAND | Highland Youth Softball will hold player registration for the 2012 season from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Lincoln Center. The program is for ages 6-18 based on their age on Jan. 1, 2012. For details, contact Dave Gizynski at (219) 808-6959 or president@highlandyouthsoftball.com, Dave Bedka at (219) 922-0846 or secretary@highlandyouthsoftball.com, or visit WWW.HIGHLANDYOUTHSOFTBALL.COM.

Dyer Fire seeks 12U pitcher for 2012 season

DYER | Dyer Fire 12U travel softball is looking to add a serious tournament pitcher.  For a private tryout, contact Jeff at (219) 805-3185 or dyerfire12u@yahoo.com.

Indiana Warriors seek 13U baseball players

The Indiana Warriors are looking for elite 13U travel baseball players for the 2012 season. To schedule a tryout, call Nick Zubrenic at (219) 614-5486.

Robertsdale Little League holding baseball and softball sign-ups

HAMMOND | Robertsdale Little League is holding baseball and softball sign-ups from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today in the St. John the Baptist School Auditorium lobby.

For details, call Jeff Elbaor at (219) 805-3185, Mike Dye at (219) 730-2590, or go to WWW.ETEAMZ/ROBERTSDALELITTLELEAGUE.

Indiana Nitroz seeks 15U baseball players

The Indiana Nitroz 15U baseball team is looking for experienced players to add to its existing roster for the 2012 season. The team will be playing in competitive college showcase tournaments throughout the the season. For details, call Jay at (219) 644-5891.

NWI National Adult Baseball Association seeks players

The NWI National Adult Baseball Association is looking for team and individuals for the 2012 season. All potential players must be ages 28 or older. For details, email NWINABABASEBALL@MSN.com.

Indiana Basketball Hall of Famer giving shooting lessons

MERRILLVILLE | Indiana Basketball Hall of Famer and former Merrillville coach Jim East is offering shooting lessons at the Fieldhouse-Merrillville. Lessons will be scheduled for the convenience of the player. Groups up to four players may be scheduled. For registration and costs, call (219) 662-8157 or (219) 308-5504.

Chicago Attitude women's fastpitch team seeks players

The Chicago Attitude women's fastpitch softball team is seeking serious-minded, experienced, current or former college players ages 20 and older to play in four to five weekend tournaments from June through August. There will be no games during the week. For details, call manager Bob Madrigal at (773) 646-2158 or coach Lowell Thomas at (708) 757-3718 after 4 p.m.

Puma Volleyball League taking registration

RENSSELAER | The Saint Joseph's College Puma Volleyball League for grades 4-12 will be held at the Richard F. Scharf Alumni Fieldhouse on Sundays throughout February and March. Cost is $50. For details, contact Jill Schopieray at (219) 866-6334 or jills@saintjoe.edu.

X-treme boarding on trampolines at Midwest

DYER | Midwest Training and Ice Center is offering X-treme boarding on trampolines on Thursdays from 8:15 to 9:15 p.m. and Saturdays from 2 to 3 p.m. Minimum shoe size for men is seven; for women is eight.

Midwest is also offering a free month gymnastics, hockey or skating classes for new students; and preschool and home school open gym on Mondays and Fridays from 9:15 to 10:45 a.m.

For details, call (219) 558-8811.

South Shore Steelheads seek 12U baseball players

The South Shore Steelheads 12U elite travel baseball team is looking for two players to complete its roster for the 2012 spring/summer season. Players must be 12 or younger by May 1, 2012 to be eligible. Travel experience preferred.

To schedule a tryout, contact Dave Cooper at (219) 545-1422 or coop_365@msn.com.

Hobart Storm looking for 12U baseball players

HOBART | The 12U Hobart Storm baseball team is looking for two elite players for the 2012 season. Those interested should call Scott at (219) 789-5470 or Matt at (219) 898-1567 for a tryout.

Highland Girls Basketball teams seeks games, tourneys

Highland Girls Basketball all-star teams from grades 5 though 8 are looking for games and tournaments. Those interested in scheduling games with HGB should call (219) 712-6044 or email FieldhouseRefrig@aol.com or TPierce@scprod.com.

Girls softball clinic at Hobart Community Center

HOBART | A girls softball clinic for ages 4-13 will be held on Sundays through March 18 at the Hobart Community Center, 705 E. 4th St. The clinic will focus on fundamentals and pitching. Cost for the entire six-week session is $30. For details, call Kelly at (219) 873-4923.

Hegewisch adult baseball league looking for players

CHICAGO | The Hegewisch 30-and-Over Baseball Draft League is looking for individual players for the upcoming 2012 season. Experience preferred but not essential. The league is located down the street from Chicago's Ford Plant. Most of the games will be played on Saturdays. For details, call Ed Peloza at (708) 263-9760.

Players aged 60 and over sought for basketball

Play It Again, Sam Sports is calling out for seniors age 60 and over interested in participating in a low-key basketball activity. There are no fees. For details, contact Joe Gerlach at (219) 365-5791 or jjgerlach@att.net.

Hoosier Baseball League seeks players, teams

The Hoosier Baseball League, an adult league for players aged 28 and older, is looking for players looking to be placed on a team, or those who want to start their own team. For details, email hblnwi@yahoo.com or visit hblnwi.com.

Indiana Raiders 10U girls softball team looking for players

The Indiana Raiders 10U girls travel softball team is looking for a few more players to complete their roster. They will be playing in NSA and ASA tournaments and will finish the season at the NSA World Series in Northwest Indiana.

For details, contact Matt Skura at (219) 306-0549 or skura21@sbcglobal.net.

Big League Baseball Camp at Fuel Fitness

CROWN POINT | Fuel Fitness Crown Point, located at 1516 N. Main St., will be offering a Big League Baseball Camp, which will be held every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The recommended ages for this camp are from 12 to 22.

The camp will focus on baseball fundamentals such as stretching, throwing, running, infield work, outfield work, hitting, bunting, pitching and catching. Leading the camp will be former minor league player and manager Bill Bryk Sr., former professional infielder and Chicago Cubs draft pick Bobby Morris, and independent league pitching coach Billy Bryk Jr.

Cost is $25 per session. For details, call Bill Bryk Sr. at (219) 865-8477.

RailCats hitting coach available for lessons

CROWN POINT | RailCats hitting coach Mick Curran will be available for lessons Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays at the F.A.S.T. Center and Cy Young Academy, 1084 Breuckman Dr., Crown Point. For details, call (219) 663-3350 or go to www.fastcenternwi.com or www.cyyoungnwi.com.