Illinois Sport Briefs
SXU cheerleaders take first at JAMLive!
DETROIT | the Saint Xavier University cheerleading squad tookfirst place in the Collegiate Small Co-Ed Cheer Division of theJAMLive! Competition held Saturday at the Cobo Center in Detroit.the SXU cheerleaders defeated 12 other collegiate teams from aroundthe nation.
Fitness and Health Expo coming to SSC
SOUTH HOLLAND | the South Suburban College Fitness Center andSouth Suburban overall Body Fitness Club are hosting their annualFitness and Health Expo from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 13. the expo willfeature free health screenings, and demonstrations will take placefrom 10 a.m.-noon on step aerobics, martial arts, belly dancing andmore. there will be guest speakers on nutrition, cancer, fitnessand health from noon-2 p.m. Admission is free.
For more information about the expo or about booth rental, call(708) 596-2000, ext. 2577.
ASEP coaching clinic at Thornwood HighSchool
SOUTH HOLLAND | the Illinois High School Association hassanctioned an ASEP Coaching Certification course at Thornwood HighSchool on Sunday. the course will consist of a seven-hour coachingprinciples clinic and a three-hour first Aid clinic. Aftersuccessfully completeing the course requirements, each coach willbe recognized with a diploma from the American Sport EducationProgram. Completing the course requirements also satisfies the IHSAand IHSAA criteria for non-teachers to coach at the high schoollevel.
For more information, contact Rod Galvan at (708) 417-5893,(708) 335-4567 or galvan.rodrigo@district205.net.
Tumbling and trampoline competition atMidwest
DYER | Junior Olympic Trampoline and Tumbling, inc. and MidwestTraining and Ice Center will host “Midwest Mania” featuring localand regional athletes competing in tumbling, trampoline anddouble-mini from levels 1 through elite from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundayat MTIC, 10600 White Oak Ave., Dyer. Tickets are $4 for adult and$3 for children under 12 — available at the door. For moreinformation, call (219) 558-8811 or go toWWW.MIDWESTTRAININGANDICECENTER.COM.
Free football coaches clinic at Mt. Carmel
CHICAGO | all grammar school football coaches are invited toattend a free coaches clinic on March 20 at Mt. Carmel High School,6410 S. Dante Ave., Chicago. the half-day program begins at 8:30a.m. and includes a continental breakfast and lunch, presentations,video and live demonstrations. Headline speakers will be MountCarmel head coach Frank Lenti and Northwestern University offensiveline coach Adam Cushing. Members of the Caravan coaching staff willassist at the clinic, which will have vendors featuring the latestproducts, a free clinic manual, door prizes and other coachingresources. To register, call (773) 324-1020, ext. 298.
Wheelchair basketball exhibition at Griffith HighSchool
GRIFFITH | the Rollin’ Hoosiers wheelchair basketball team willtake on squads consisting of the Griffith seventh-grade girlsbasketball team, the Griffith High School boys varsity basketballteam, and Griffith Middle School and Griffith High School facultyall-star teams in a Wheelchair Basketball Exhibition Extravaganzaon March 12 at GHS. the exhibition, which celebrates NationalDisabilities Awareness Month, begins at 1:15 p.m. T-shirtscomemorating the event designed by GHS seniors Jessica Ritter andNick Gaydos, will be sold during the event with proceeds going tothe Rollin’ Hoosiers. For more information, call Thom Howell at(219) 924-4281, ext. 3361.
Hammond Chiefs and Seminoles holding baseballtryouts
HAMMOND | the Hammond Chiefs and Seminoles baseball team will beholding open tryouts at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Bishop Noll fieldhousein Hammond. Tryouts for the Chiefs are for players ages 17 or 18 asof May 1, 2010; tryouts for the Seminoles are players ages 15 or 16as of May 1, 2010. Players who reside in Lake and Porter countiesare invited. For more information, call (219) 852-9461 or go toWWW.HAMMONDCHIEFS.COM.
Personal training certification course at Omni41
SCHERERVILLE | Omni 41 Health and Fitness Connection inSchererville is holding classes for those wanting to become apersonal trainer. To register for the three-day class, go toWWW.AFAA.COM. For more information, call (219) 865-6969.
Adult baseball team looking for pitchers and middleinfielders
An NWI NABA baseball team is looking for pitchers and middleinfielders ages 27 and older. For more information, call Nick Bizicat (219) 736-8242 or e-mail nwinababaseball@yahoo.com.
Northwest Indiana Flag Football Leaguecall-out
PORTAGE | the outdoor spring session of the Northwest IndianaFlag Football League will start March 28. Team fee is $450 plus aonce-a-year USFTL fee of $25. there will be eight games plusplayoffs. Format is 8-on-8, 100-yard field, kickoffs, punts, fieldgoals and USFTL rules. there will be upper and lower divisions. Formore information, go to WWW.LEAGUELINEUP.COM/NWIFFL.
Semi-private lessons at White Sox Academy
SCHERERVILLE | Elite baseball instructors Bobby Morris and JayJones are offering four-week, 4-on-1 semi-private lessons at theNWI White Sox Academy at Omni 41 Health and Fitness Connection inSchererville. Morris will teach on Mondays and Jones will teach onTuesdays starting this week. For more information, call (219)864-8200.
Speed and conditioning classes at Triple Crown
SCHERERVILLE | Triple Crown Sports Academy in Schererville isoffering speed and conditioning classes every Wednesday from6:30-7:30 p.m. Cost is $10 per session. For more information, call(219) 384-7414.
College Exposure Showcase at DanvilleCollege
DANVILLE | Danville Community College, 2000 E. Main St.,Danville, is holding a College Exposure Basketball Showcase forboys in grade 8 and above, who are unsigned 2010 college prospects.the event is an advanced skill scoring plyometric developmentalexperience that also provides exposure to colleges and universitiesacross the country. Parents of student-athletes interested inparticipating may access entry from WWW.INBNEWS.COM, or e-mailingadidastop150@yahoo.com.
On-line registration open for Race to Taste 5K
CHICAGO | the Humana Race to the Taste of Chicago is set forJune 27 at Grant Park. the 5K run/2-mile walk will begin at 8 a.m.at the corner of Balbo and Columbus. On-line registration is openat WWW.CHICAGORACETOTASTE.US. Cost is $35. For more information,call (312) 744-3370.
Hunter Education Safety course at Lemon Lake
CEDAR LAKE | the Hunter Education Safety course will take placefrom 6-9 p.m. March 12 and from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 13 at LemonLake County Park, 6322 W. 133rd Ave., Cedar Lake. all hunters bornafter 1986 are required to attend both sessions and pass a writtentest. Those who pass the test will receive a certified hunter’seducation card that is good for life. Children 12 and younger arerequired to have an adult present throughout the class. Topre-register, which is required, call (219) 947-PARK. For moreinformation, go to WWW.IN.GOV/DNR.
Spring Break baseball camp at Dave Griffin’s
GRIFFITH | Dave Griffin’s Baseball School is holding a three-daySpring Break Camp with Ryan Basham on March 22-24. Times are from9-11:30 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 moreinformation, call (219) 922-1107 or e-maildgbaseball@comcast.net.
Futsal League at On the Square SportsAcademy
CROWN POINT | On the Square Sports Academy in Crown Point isoffering a four-week Futsal League — futsal is a form of soccerthat helps players improve skill level, pace of play and ability toplay in tight spaces. For more information, call (219) 226-1130 orgo to WWW.OTSSA.COM.
Adult softball leagues forming in CrownPoint
CROWN POINT | the Crown Point Parks Department Adult SoftballLeagues 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 onSunday nights, costs $460 per team. the Women’s League, which playson Monday nights, costs $460 per team. Deadline to register for allleagues is March 15. Teams must pay full amount or deposit $100 tosecure 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 theCivic 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 hasopenings
CEDAR LAKE | the Lemon Lake Men’s Softball League has openingsfor its Sunday League. the team fee is $480 plus $3 daily parkingfee. Checks should be made payable to Indiana ASA — Region I.Season starts on May 16. last year’s teams have until April 15 toreserve their spots. For more information, contact RichardZurbriggen at (219) 663-3408 (home) or (219) 776-0654 (cell).
Softball umpire clinic at Portage HighSchool
PORTAGE | Indiana ASA will be holding a fast pitch and slowpitch softball umpire clinic from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. March 14 at PortageHigh School, 6240 U.S Hwy. 6, Portage. Registration is from 8-9a.m. Cost is $35. Lunch will be included. new umpires will be ableto purchase ASA equipment and clothing at the clinic. For moreinformation, contact Gary Warwick at (219) 406-3399.
Babe Ruth League to host Wooden BatJamboree
CHICAGO | the Southeast Suburban Chicago Babe Ruth League willhost 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 forgame balls and its own bats. In addition, proof of liability andaccident insurance and rosters must be provided before thejamboree. For more information, contact SSCBR president Mike at(219) 741-1912 or at mkosiara@int-trans.com.
U.S. Baseball Academy holding one-day camp atAndrean
MERRILLVILLE | U.S. Baseball Academy will hold a one-dayfielding and baserunning camps on March 14 at Andrean High School.the camp will be run by site director and Andrean coach DavePiskur. Sessions will be offered for grades 1 through 12. Cost forthree hours of instruction is $50. For more information, call (866)622-4487 or go to WWW.USBASEBALLACADEMY.COM.
Part-time travel softball team looking forplayers
An 11U part-time travel softball team is looking for apitcher/fielder. the team will be a full-time travel team after thesummer season starting in August and into fall ball. Player musthave a 1998 birth date. call mark Ericksen at (219) 384-7414.
St. Joe’s holding Soccer Academy College PrepCamps
RENSSELAER | the Saint Joseph’s College men’s soccer programwill host the 2010 Puma Soccer Academy College Prep Camps for boysin grades 9-12 on Sunday and March 21 in SJC’s Hanson RecreationCenter. Each session runs from noon-4 p.m. Cost is $40 for onesession or $70 for both. Registration forms may be downloaded atWWW.SAINTJOE.EDU/ATHLETICS. For more information, call (219)866-6158 or e-mail bokhart@saintjoe.edu.
State Line Braves seek 11U baseball player
The State Line Braves 11U part-time travel baseball team islooking to fill one roster spot for the 2010 season. For moreinformation, e-mail Brian at bpfrank8@comcast.net.
Calumet Memorial Park District offering basketball leagues
CALUMET CITY | the Calumet Memorial Park District’s Grade 5-6and 7-8 Basketball Leagues will begin in early February. Games willbe played on weeknights and on Saturdays. Fees are $30 per residentand $35 per non-resident. Registration is being taken at theSandridge Center, 600 Oglesby, Calumet City. For more information,call (219) 862-6440 or visit CALUMETMEMORIALPARKDISTRICT.COM.
Seniors sought for low-key basketballactivity
Play It Again, Sam Sports is calling out for seniors ages 60 andolder interested in participating in a low-key basketball activity.For more information, call Joe Gerlach at (219) 365-5791.
Women’s fastpitch softball team seeksplayers
CHICAGO | the 2010 Chicago Attitude women’s fastpitch softballteam is seeking experienced players ages 19 and older willing toplay in four to five weekend tournaments from June through August.no games during the week. For more information, call Bob Madrigalat (773) 646-2158 or Lowell Thomas at (708) 757-3718 — call after7 p.m.
Indiana Breakers seek baseball players for travelteams
The Indiana Breakers are seeking players for their 13U, 14U and16/17U travel baseball teams. the Breakers will provideprofessional instruction for player development. For moreinformation, call Scott Ellrich at (219) 759-0208.
Gibbs and Bigbie available for lessons at TripleCrown
SCHERERVILLE | former Times Baseball Player of the Year ElliottGibbs and former Major League Baseball player Larry Bigbie areavailable for lessons at Triple Crown Sports Academy inSchererville. Cost for pitching lessons from Gibbs and hittinglessons from Bigbie is $30 each. For more information, call (219)864-0711.
Youth basketball tournaments coming thisspring
North American Youth Sports will hold its annual spring youthbasketball tournament sat South Suburban College in South Hollandon March 19-21, at Bolingbrook High School on March 26-28, andIndiana University-Northwest in Gary on April 9-11. the tournamentswill feature 10 different brackets in boys and girls divisionsranging from grade 5-6 through 11-12. Cost is $125 per team. Thereis a two-game guarantee. For more information, call the toll-freeNAYS 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 lookingfor additional players for the ISL spring season. For moreinformation, contact Jovan Jeftich at (219) 241-1594,jovan5@hotmail.com or jjeftich@indiana.edu.
Travel baseball team looking for twopitchers
A 13U travel baseball team is looking for two pitchers. For moreinformation, call (219) 880-9930.
Adult baseball league looking for players andteams
The NWI National Adult Baseball Association is looking for teamsand players for the 2010 season. the league is for ages 27 andolder. For more information, contact Nick Bizic at (219) 736-8242or nwinababaseball@yahoo.com, or Manny Rosaria atnwinababaseball@msn.com.
Windmill motion softball pitching classesoffered
Diamond in the Rough Fastpitch has openings for on-goingpitching instruction. Beginners will learn the basic mechanics ofthe windmill motion. Intermediate to advance will work on mechanicsand individual pitches. To schedule a lesson, or for moreinformation, call Bill Lammel at (708) 499-4994 or e-mailditrfp73@aol.com.