Southlake sport briefs: South Shore Steelheads seek 14U baseball players

Tri-Town Pop Warner final sign-ups today

SCHERERVILLE | The Tri-Town Raiders are holding Pop Warner football, cheer and dance final sign-ups for the fall season from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at the Dyer/Schererville Library, 1001 West Lincoln Hwy. To participate, boys must be 5 years old by July 31, 2012, and weigh a minimum of 35 pounds. Ages range from 5-14 for boys and girls. Legal guardians are required to bring a copy of the child's birth certificate. Credit/debit cards are encouraged.

For details, visit WWW.TRITOWNRAIDERS.ORG.

Notre Dame Club to hold annual Sports Night

SCHERERVILLE | Notre Dame Club of Northwest Indiana will hold its annual Sports Night, featuring ND assistant defensive coordinator Kerry Cooks, June 13 at Villa Cesare, 900 Eagle Ridge Drive. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Buffet dinner will be served at 6:15 p.m. Cash bar and raffles will be included. Tickets are $30 for adults and $12 for kids ages 4-11. Tickets may be purchased at the door. To purchase tickets in advance, contact Harry Howisen at (708) 704-2424 or hhowisen@yahoo.com, or Jana Lacera at (219) 805-8722 or lacerajana@sbcglobal.net.

Chicago Fire Juniors NWI holding tryouts and camps

The Chicago Fire Juniors NWI will be holding soccer tryouts in Munster (May 29-June 1), Crown Point (June 5-8) and Chesterton (June 12-15), and camps throughout the summer at all three locations. For details, call (219) 308-7956 or go to WWW.CHICAGOFIREJUNIORSNWINDIANA.COM.

Coed volleyball, Zumba classes at On the Square

CROWN POINT | On the Square Sports, 105 N. Court St., will host a volleyball tournament starting at 7:30 a.m. May 26. The format is competitive power -- four men, two women. Cost is $120 per team.

* On the Square Sports is holding Zumba classes on Saturdays from 10 to 11 a.m. Drop-ins are welcome.

For details, call (219) 226-1130.

Free self defense seminar for women at Corral's

SCHERERVILLE | Corral's Martial Arts, 820 Cedar Parkway, will hold a free self defense seminar for women from noon to 2 p.m. June 3. The seminar is sponsored by Sheriff John Buncich and the Lake County Sheriff's Department. For details, call (219) 677-0954.

Trampoline and tumbling evaluation at Midwest

ST. JOHN | Midwest Training and Ice Center is evaluating trampoline and tumbling talent for placement on one of its state champion teams.

* Midwest also is offering Zumba classes on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., yoga classes on Thursdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., preschool tumbling and gymnastics classes, and preschool open gym on Mondays and Fridays from 9:15 to 10:45 a.m.

For details, call (219) 558-8811.

Trail Run Xtreme 12K at Imagination Glen Park

PORTAGE | The Trail Run Xtreme 12K will take place May 28 (Memorial Day) at Imagination Glen Park -- east side. The race will start at 9 a.m. To register, go to WWW.OUTBACKTRAIL.ORG.

Andrean holding sport camps this summer

MERRILLVILLE | Andrean High School is holding a variety of sport camps and workouts this summer. They include baseball for ages 8-15, June 18-21 (throwing and defense) and June 25-28 (hitting camp), contact Dave Pishkur at dpishkur@andreanhs.com; football for incoming freshmen, from 9 to 11:15 a.m., contact Phil Mason at (219) 887-5281, ext. 267, or pmason@andreanhs.com; Soccer Goalie and Striker Camp for grades 5-8, from 10 a.m. to noon June 25-28, contact Tony Pagorek at tonypagorek@comcast.net; boys soccer workouts for incoming freshmen throughout the summer, contact Pete Reist at (219) 663-4481 or (219) 218-2565; boys and girls cross country workouts for incoming freshmen, starting June 12, and for grades 6-8, starting June 19, contact Rick Torres at rtorres@andreanhs.com; girls golf camp for grades 7-9, June 20-22 at Innsbrook Country Club, contact Carrie Bardeson at (219) 730-4487; and girls and boys volleyball camp, July 17-19, from 9 to 11:30 p.m. for those entering grades 4-8, and from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. for incoming freshmen, contack Julie Wiejak at jmwiejak@gmail.com.

Patti's All-American accepting swim class registrations

DYER | Patti's All-American Gymnastics is accepting swim class registrations for ages 16 months to 12 years. Classes start June 2. Private lessons and lessons for children over 12 years old are available upon request. To register, call (219) 865-2274 or go to WWW.PATTISALLAMERICAN.COM.

Diamond Kings holding MLB Skills Camp at Heartland

ST. JOHN | Diamond Kings will hold a MLB Skills Camp for ages 6-14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 28-29 at Heartland Park. Professional and collegiate baseball players and coaches will instruct hitting, pitching, fielding and game situations, and run skill competitions for prizes. Cost is $75 per player. Team discounts are available. Each player will receive an MLB Skills Camp t-shirt. Lunch will be provided both days. Registration deadline is June 23.

For details, call (219) 558-2273 or go to WWW.TRAINDK.COM.

Retired NBA players to hold golf outing at Lost Marsh

HAMMOND | The National Basketball Retired Players Association Chicagoland Chapter will be hosting its inaugural golf outing June 8 at Lost Marsh Golf Course. The event, which is sponsored by Majestic Star Casino, will benefit Haven House of Hammond and 826CHI. Each golfer will be grouped with a sport celebrity -- celebrities will include former Chicago Bulls players and members from the 1985 Chicago Bears team.

Tickets are $250 per golfer or $1,000 per foursome. Continental breakfast, lunch on the course and a cocktail hour/awards banquet are included. Foursomes and major sponsors will receive an invitational to the VIP Kickoff Party on June  7 a Majestic Star. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. Shot gun start at 11 a.m.

For details, contact Mary Colville at (312) 388-1179 or mecolville@gmail.com.

Mayor's Cup 3v3 Soccer Tournament on July 28-29

HAMMOND | The fifth-annual Hammond Mayor's Cup 3v3 Soccer Tournament will take place July 28-29. Early registration deadline is July 8 -- $75 per team. Regular registration deadline is July 18 -- $100 per team. Teams may register online at WWW.HAMMONDMAYORSCUP.ORG.

For details, call (219) 718-1582 or info@hammondmayorscup.org.

Harry "The Horse" Danning softball tournament June 2

VALPARAISO | The Harry "The Horse" Danning ASA Men's Slow Pitch Tournament for Class D and E teams will take place June 2 at Fairgrounds Park. Registration deadline is May 29. For details, call Valpo Parks at (219)  462-5144 or Dick Zurbriggen at (219) 776-0654.

Opening for Lemon Lake Men's Sunday Softball League

CEDAR LAKE | The Lemon Lake Men's Sunday Softball League had an opening for one team. The league pre-season tournament starts Sunday. League play starts June 3. For details, call James Shrader at (219) 794-4327.

South Shore Steelheads seek 14U baseball players

The South Shore Steelheads 14U baseball team is looking to add two players to its roster for the season. Players must be able to pitch. Serious inquiries only. The Steelheads are an elite travel team and compete in tournaments throughout the area as well as the Northern Illinois Metro League. For details, call John at (219) 384-6656 or visit WWW.SOUTHSHORESTEELHEADS.COM.

Southlake YMCA seeks tennis instructors this summer

CROWN POINT | The Southlake Branch YMCA is looking for tennis instructors for the summer. There will be two sessions. The first session will be on Tuesdays and Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m., and will go from June 5 through July 5. The second session will also be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 to 6 p.m., and will go from July 17 through Aug. 16.

Those interested should contact Mike Beier at (219) 663-5810 or mbeier@slymca.org.

Finn Passing Academy at Andrean High School

MERRILLVILLE | Former Andrean quarterbacks Billy, Bobby and Tommy Finn will be tutoring aspiring quarterbacks and skill position players entering grades 5-9 at the "Finn Passing Academy," presented by the Region Sports Network, from 9 a.m. to noon July 16-18 at Andrean High School, 5959 Broadway. In addition to teaching fundamentals and leadership skills, DVDs featuring drills and proper techniques will be provided for campers to take home.

Morton head coach Roy Richards, Andrean head coach Phil Mason and former Crown Point head coach Chip Pettit will be among the guest speakers. Cost is $120 per camper. Registration is open online at WWW.FINNPASSINGACADEMY.COM.

Hector Santiago to appear at Bridges' Scoreboard

GRIFFITH | Chicago White Sox pitcher Hector Santiagor will be signing autographs and taking photos with fans from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Bridges Scoreboard Restaurant and Sports Bar. Admission is $10 and includes two free autographs of any item. Doors open at 4 p.m. For details, call (219) 924-2206.

Summer baseball camps at Dave Griffin's Sport Complex

GRIFFITH | Dave Griffin's Sport Complex will hold summer baseball camps for boys and girls ages 7-14 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 18-21 and July 9-12. Fielding, baserunning and hitting -- including curveball hitting -- will be covered. Cost is $150. Lunch will be provided. For details, call (219) 922-1107.

Summer camps, gym rental at Black Hawk Arena

SCHERERVILLE | Black Hawk Arena, located at 7331 Mallard Lane, will present its Summer Sports Camps program featuring weekly sport themes. For details about the schedule, as well as for booking events at the venue that includes a full-size basketball court, two volleyball courts and space for inflatables, tables and chairs, call (219) 440-4GYM.

All-American Speedway camp at Patti's Gymnastics

DYER | Patti's All-American Gymnastics, located at 1530 Joliet St., will host its annual "Kids Night Out-All-American Speedway Camp" from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday for ages 4-12. Participants will race through an obstacle course, participate in relay races, and make a race car craft to take home. For details, call (219) 865-2274 or go to WWW.PATTISALLAMERICAN.COM.

Carson Cunningham to hold basketball camp

MERRILLVILLE | The Carson Cunningham All-Skills Basketball Camp will be held from 9 a.m. to noon June 11-14 at Andrean High School. The camp is for ages 7-15 -- going into grades 2-9. Cost is $70. For details, contact Cunningham at (630) 781-8820 or cunnincj@yahoo.com.

Summer lacrosse clinics at Crown Point Sportsplex

CROWN POINT | Crown Point Parks and True Lacrosse are hosting are hosting week-long camps for kids and teens interested in learning lacrosse at the Crown Point Sportsplex, 1313 E. North St.

Session I is June 11-14. Times are from 3 to 5 p.m. for grades 3-5, and from 5 to 7 p.m. for grades 6-8. Session II is July 9-12. Times are from 10 a.m. to noon for grades 3-5, and from 1 to 3 p.m. for grades 6-8.

Cost is $75 ($125 for two sessions) for Crown Point residents, and $90 ($150 for two sessions) for non-residents. Equipment rental is $25 per session. Registration forms are available at http://freeteams.net/cplax/index.html.

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 during May and June. 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 Fire Juniors LC North holding tryouts

MUNSTER | Tryouts for the Chicago Fire Juniors Lake County North  soccer teams will be held at St. Paul's Church located on Harrison Avenue. Tryouts for ages U7-U9 will be from 4:30 to 6 p.m. May 29 and 31; for ages U10-U11 will be from 4:30 to 6 p.m. May 30 and June 1; for ages U12-U13 will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 29 and 31; and for ages U14-U15 will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 30 and June 1.

For details, contact Bradley Hoge at fute4youth@gmail.com.

Indiana Raiders to add minor league softball team

The Indiana Raiders have added a UCBL women's fast pitch softball team to their organization. This minor league team will be attached to the professional fast pitch team, the Akron Racers, and will give college and "at large" athletes to showcase their talents to pro teams while playing against quality USSSA competition under NCAA rules and regulations during a short summer season.

Interested players 18 and over who have exhausted their high school eligibilty should call Bob Helmick at (219) 688-9803 or Stephanie Zimny at (219) 629-1699.

Triple Crown Hurricanes seek road games, players

The Triple Crown Hurricanes 13U baseball team is looking for week night road games (54/80) and is willing to split costs.

The team is also looking for two or three players for the remainder of the season. A catcher is particularly sought. The Hurricanes schedule includes a qualified trip to the BPA World Series in Owensboro, Ky.

Those interested should call Rob at (219) 712-7556 or Mike at (219) 742-5901.

AAU State Track and Field Meet at Wheeler HS

VALPARAISO | The Hammond Track Club with Indiana Dunes Tourism will host a two-day AAU 2012 District Qualifier State Track and Field Meet, June 16 and 17 at Wheeler High School. The Saturday (June 16) competition is for age groups 8-and-under through 12. The Sunday (June 17) competition is for age groups 13 through 18. Both days will start at 8 a.m.

The top 16 finishers in each age group event and all relay teams qualify for the 2012 Area 14 National Qualifier Meet, June 28-July1 in Normal, Ill. The top five finishers in each age group event and top four relay teams qualify for the AAU Junior Olympics National Championships, July 28-Aug. 4 in Houston, Tex.

For details, contact Joe Mis at (219) 931-6587 or joetrack@aol.com.

Friendship Race at Dowling Park on July 18

HAMMOND | The Hammond Track Club and Citizens Financial Bank will host the 31st annual Friendship Race, a 5K run and 1M walk, July 18 at Dowling Park. Check-in and registration start at 5:30 p.m., race will start at 6:30 p.m. Mail-in registration cost is $22 with shirt and $17 without shirt. Day of registration cost is $25 with shirt and $20 without shirt. Entry forms are available at any Citizens Financial Bank. Online registration is at WWW.THTIMING.COM.

Nomad Elite Wrestling Club holding beginners' clinic

MERRILLVILLE | The Nomad Elite Wrestling Club will hold a six-week clinic for beginner wresters ages 6-12 on Saturdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Sign-ups are being taken at the club, located at 8884 Lousiana St., on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 to 8 p.m. Those interested should contact Rob Steveson at (219) 707-3043.

Purdue University North Central seeks basketball coach

WESTVILLE | Purdue University North Central is seeking a new men's basketball coach for the 2012-13 season. The position is part-time. Those interested should contact John Weber at jweber@pnc.edu.

Indiana Impact 14U softball team looking for players

The Indiana Impact 14U softball team is looking for a pitcher and a catcher. For details, call Mark Ericksen at (219) 384-7414.

Greater Calumet Area USBC seeks hall of fame nominations

HIGHLAND | The Greater Calumet Area United States Bowling Congress is seeking nominations for its inaugural Hall of Fame. The organization, which represents league bowlers from centers in Dyer, Griffith, Highland, Hammond, Calumet City, Lansing and Lynwood, has merged the Calumet USBC men's and women's organizations and their respective halls of fame. Those inducted in 2012 will be the first class of the merged group.

Nominees should be at least 45 years old and have been sanctioned league bowlers in GCA centers for at least 10 years. Hall of fame applications may be found on the Hall of Fame page of the GCA website WWW.GREATERCALUMET.COM. Nominations should be sent to GCA USBC, c/o Joe Puchek, 8133 Kennedy Ave., Highland, Ind. 46322. For details, call Puchek at (219) 789-1755.

Ross Township Adult Softball League holding registrations

MERRILLVILLE | The Ross Township Adult Softball League is taking reservations for the 2012 season. The Men's League will play on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday nights. The  Co-ed League will play on Wednesday nights. Cost is $550 per team. For details, contact the Ross Township Trustee's office at (219) 769-2111 or ROSSTOWNSHIP.ORG.

Former Northwestern star giving baseball instruction

MUNSTER | Munster graduate Mike Kalina, who was an All-Big Ten baseball player and leading hitter for Northwestern, is available for hitting, fielding and running instruction. For details, call (219) 201-7597.

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 during May and June. 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.

Redhawks Summer Basketball Camp for kids at IUN

GARY | Indiana University Northwest and the Office of Student Life and Athletis will host its third annual 2012 Redhawks Summer Basketball Camp for Kids on July 16-19. The four-day camp is open to all boys and girls ages 6-13, and will meet each day from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the IU Northwest Savannah Center Gymnasium, at 3400 Broadway. Cost is $45. For details, call (219) 981-4279 or (219) 980-6944, or email rydshelt@iun.edu.

Hammond Hurricanes Red Team seeks baseball players

HAMMOND | The 16-18-year-old Hammond Hurricanes Red Baseball Team has spots available for the 2012 summer season. Cost is $200, which includes end of season tournament. For details, call Rick at (219) 513-9272.

Basketball tournament at Martin Luther King Park

HAMMOND | Hammond Third District Councilman Anthony Higgs will host his annual 3-on-3 basketball tournament June 30 at Martin Luther King Park. Games start at 8 a.m. Registration deadline is June 16. For details, contact Higgs at (219) 937-1709.

Former Division I pitcher giving lessons at Diamond Kings

ST. JOHN | Former Morehead State University softball pitcher Sarah Funston is now available for lessons at Diamond Kings Baseball and Softball Training Complex. For dates and times, call (219) 558-2273 or go to WWW.TRAINDK.COM.

Taekwondo tournament at Hammond Civic Center

HAMMOND | ChampYon Taekwondo USA will host the 2012 All American Challenge International on May 26 at the Hammond Civic Center, 2825 Sohl Ave. The tournament will use USAT and WTF sparring rule. Age division 14-32 black belts will use Daedo electronic chest protectors and double-elimination, all other divisions will use ringmaster electronic scoring. The event is sanctioned by the USAT, the governing body for Taekwondo in the USA.

Online registration is available at WWW.USAT.HANGASTAR.COM.

NWI Shockers looking for 9U baseball players

SCHERERVILLE | The Northwest Indiana Shockers baseball program headed by John Mallee, Toronto Blue Jays Senior Advisor of Baseball Operations, is looking for two players for its 2012 9U baseball team. For details, email info@indianashockers.com or visit WWW.INDIANASHOCKERS.COM.

H-F Racquet and Fitness Club hosing 'Little Mo' tourneys

HOMEWOOD | The H-F Racquet and Fitness Club, located at 2920 W. 183rd St., has been selected by the Maureen Connolly Brinker Tennis Foundation to host the Midwest Sectionals and the North Regional Tournament of the "Little Mo" national tennis tournament.

The Midwest Sectionals will take place May 26-28, and the North Regional Tournament will take place July 13-15 during the club's 25th anniversary of "Tennisfest."

For details, contact H-F Parks racquet sports manager Sylvia Gothard at (708) 799-1323 or sgothard@hfparks.com.

Semi-pro baseball team looking for players

The Indiana Barracudas semi-pro baseball team is looking for players ages 19-32 to fill some roster spots for the 2012 season, which will run from the end of May through August. For details, call Mark Pavuk at (219) 850-4541.

Region Red Sox seeking adult baseball players

The Region Red Sox are seeking players for the 2012 HBL baseball season. Players must be at least 27 years old. League fees and uniforms are supplied by a team sponsor. Those interest should contact Mike at regionredsox@yahoo.com.

LakeShore USBC accepting hall of fame applications

The LakeShore United States Bowling Congress, formerly the Northwest Indiana BA and Lake Suburban WBA, is accepting applications of consideration for election to the LakeShore USBC Hall of Fame. Service, performance and ambassadors to the game will be considered. Resumes must be submitted/postmarked by June 1 of the current year.

Resumes should be submitted to: LakeShore USBC, c/o Eugene J Skalba, 1515 Swift Street, Hobart, Ind. 46342-5656; or emailed to e.j.skalba@frontier.com.

Indiana Raiders seek 12U softball player

The Indiana Raiders 12U softball team based out of Portage seeks one more player to fill its roster. Those interested should contact Becky Mateja at (219) 921-4584.

Porter County Storm seeking baseball players

The Porter County Storm, the 2011 Northern Indiana Babe Ruth state champions, is looking for a couple of varsity-caliber players to fill its roster. Any player who lives in Lake, Porter, LaPorte and Newton counties born in the years 1993, 1994, 1995 and before May 1, 1996 are eligible to play. To inquire, contact manager Nick Doud at (219) 331-3080 or nicholasdoud25@yahoo.com., or go to WWW.PORTERCOUNTYSTORM.COM.