Mt. Carmel Foundation presents 'Salute to the Champions'

CICERO | The Mount Carmel Foundation will hold "Salute to the Champions" on Dec. 12 in the Turf Club at Hawthorne Race Course, 3501 S. Laramie, Cicero. Honorees include Wayne Watson, Class of 1964, President of Chicago State University, for Lifetime Achievement Award; Tom Dart, Class of 1980, Sheriff of Cook County, Man of the Year; and Joseph Vrdolyak, Class of 1994, and Peter Vrdolyak, Class of 1991, owners of Cardinal Fitness, for Man of the Arena Awards.

Man of the Arena Awards also will be presented to former Mt. Carmel athletes Bill Hare, Class of 1955; Mark Duffy, Class of 1968; Bill Drew, Class of 1955; Rich Hobby, Class of 1961; Don Veronesi, Class of 1992; Col. Pat McCarthy, USMC, Class of 1978; John Calvano, Class of 1976; Dan Casasanto, Class of 2000; Jim Sherlock, Class of 1982; Jack Hermanski, Class of 1966; Coach Tony Manville, Class of 1986; John O'Sullivan, Class of 1986; Matt Piotrowski, Class of 2001; and Bob Glynn, Class of 1957.

Ticket price is $55, which includes clubhouse admission, racing program, buffet from noon-3 p.m., and door prizes. For ticket or more information, call Howie Fagan at Hawthorne at (708) 780-3679.

Homewood-Flossmoor seeks varsity football coach

FLOSSMOOR | Homewood-Flossmoor High School is looking for a varsity head football coach for the 2010 season. Interested candidates must have previous head coaching experience. Letters of interest and resumes may be faxed to athletic director Joe Skowronski at (708) 799-8292. Those interested also may apply online at WWW.HFHIGHSCHOOL.ORG. For more information, contact Skowronski at (708) 335-5523 or e-mail jskowronski@hfhighschool.org.

South Suburban College hosting baseball camp

SOUTH HOLLAND | South Suburban College will host its annual Michael Pippin Fall/Winter Baseball Camp starting Sunday. The nine-week camp runs on Sundays starting at noon. For more information, call Steve Ruzich at (708) 596-2000, ext. 2413.

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.

High School basketball league at The Fieldhouse

MERRILLVILLE | The Fieldhouse-Merrillville is holding a High School Fall Basketball League for boys and girls in grades 9-12. The four-week league starts Thursday and will finish with a single-elimination tournament on Dec. 20. The league consists of four games and at least two playoff games. Cost is $250 per team, which includes insurance, or $75 for individual registration. Registration deadline is today. For more information, call (219) 738-2424 or go to WWW.THEFIELDHOUSE-MERRILLVILLE.COM.

Junior Phenom Basketball Camp in Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS | An Adidas Junior Phenom Basketball Camp for boys and girls in grades 5-8 will take place Dec. 20 at Park Tudor High School in Indianapolis. Directing the camp will be Ed Schilling and April McDivitt of Champions Academy. Schilling played Division 1 basketball at Miami University (Ohio), and later coached in college and the NBA with the New Jersey Nets. McDivitt was Indiana's Miss Basketball in 1997 before playing collegiately for Tennessee. For more information, call (219) 614-2535 or e-mail adidastop150@yahoo.com.

Diamond Kings holding hitting leagues and lessons

ST. JOHN | Diamond Kings Baseball and Softball Training Complex in St. John will be holding winter indoor baseball hitting leagues. Divisions include 9U/10U, 11U/12U, 13U/14U and high school/adult. There will be four players per team. The eight-week league starts on Jan. 10. Cost is $85 per player. Registration deadline is Dec. 20.

Former Gary RailCats player Eric Blakeley, former RailCats pitcher Joe Panozzo, PNC pitching coach Alan Myszkowski, former Miss Indiana Softball Stacey Westbrooks and former state champion high school baseball coach Lee Turnbough are available for lessons at Diamond Kings. For more information, call (219) 558-2273, or go to WWW.TRAINDK.COM.

Adult basketball leagues at C.P. Health and Fitness Center

CROWN POINT | The next Women's Basketball League at Crown Point Health and Fitness Center will start on Dec. 20. There will be open gym for potential players from 2-4 p.m. Sunday and Dec. 13. Team fee is $500.

Also, the Men's League at C.P. Health and Fitness is due to start this month. For more information, call Dave at (219) 765-4966.

Hobart Junior Hoops holding sixth-grade boys tournament

HOBART | Hobart Junior Hoops is hosting a sixth-grade boys basketball tournament on Dec. 13. Cost is $225 per team. There will be a three-game guarantee. For more information, call Ron at (219) 616-7166 or e-mail hoops@hobartjrhoops.com.

Flag football at The Dome in Crown Point

CROWN POINT | Men's flag football at The Dome in Crown Point needs one more team to fill its Wednesday Night League. Cost is $600 per team, plus ref fees. For more information, call Dave at (219) 765-4966.

NWI Shockers 13U baseball team looking for players

REGION | The Northwest Indiana Shockers 13U travel baseball team is looking for a few players to complete its 2010 roster. The team will workout with professional trainers. Those interested should contact Scott Kapers at (219) 742-2652 or drkapers@creatingsmilesdentalspa.com.

On the Square Sports Academy seeks part-time help

CROWN POINT | On the Square Sports Academy in Crown Point is seeking one or two mature and resposible part-time employees. Evenings and weekends are available -- must be available a minimum of two days. Duties include setting up volleyball nets and batting cages for teams, supervise parties, referee games for birthday parties, answer phones, book events, cleanup, etc. For more information, call (219) 808-5290.

Chiefs and Seminoles holding holiday beanbag tournament

GRIFFITH | The Hammond Chiefs and Seminoles baseball teams are sponsoring a holiday bags tournament on Dec. 21 at Bridges Scoreboard, 121 N. Griffith Blvd., Griffith. Signups and practice begin at 5:30 p.m. The tournament begins at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $40 per team. Format is double-elimination with prize amounts and number of places awarded to be determined by the number of entries. The tournament is open to anyone. For more information, call (219) 852-9461 or visit HAMMONDCHIEFS.COM.

Goalkeeper sought by NWI girls soccer team

REGION | A highly competitive U12 girls soccer team is looking for a goalkeeper who wants to play indoor, attend tournaments and play outdoor this spring. Candidate must have been born between Aug. 1, 1997 and July 31, 1998. For more information, contact Brett Stokes at (219) 808-6894.

Indiana Breakers looking for 15U baseball players

REGION | The Indiana Breakers baseball organization is looking for fill out its 15U summer travel baseball team roster. For more information, contact Dan Zawada at (219) 877-7257 or at d.zawada@comcast.net.

Annual Christmas 2-Man Scramble at 3 Under Par

CROWN POINT | The second-annual Christmas 2-Man Scramble will take place from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Dec. 19 and from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 20 at 3 Under Par Golf Center, 1504 N. Main St., Crown Point. Cost is $80 per team with $50 going to prize pot. Prizes will be paid 50-percent cash and 50-percent gift certificate. There will be an optional $20 per team skins game. Registration deadline is Dec. 13. To register, call Alex or Dave at (219) 663-6371.

Holiday camps at Dave Griffin's Sports Complex

GRIFFITH | Dave Griffin's Sports Complex in Griffith is holding a six-week baseball camp starting this Saturday and running through Jan. 9 that will cover hitting, fielding and pitching. Times for the Saturday camp are from 9-10:30 a.m. for ages 6-8, from 10:30 a.m.-noon for ages 9-10, and from noon-1:30 p.m. for ages 11-13. Cost is $120.

Dave Griffin's also is holding a Christmas Baseball Camp from Dec. 21-23 that will cover hitting (curveball hitting included), fielding and pitching. Times are from 9-11 a.m. for ages 6-9, from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. for ages 10-12, and from 1-3 p.m. for ages 13-16. Cost is $75. For more information, call (219) 922-1107, e-mail dgbaseball@comcast.net, or go to DAVEGRIFFINBASEBALL.COM.

Major leaguers giving lessons at Triple Crown

SCHERERVILLE | Former Major League Baseball players Larry Bigbie and Brent Bowers are available for lessons at Triple Crown Sports Academy in Schererville. Also, $30 half-hour lessons and $15 half-hour cage rentals are available. For more information, call (219) 864-0711.

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.

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.

Diving coach sought for 2009-2010 swim season

HOBART | Hobart High School is in need of a boys and/or girls diving coach for the 2009-2010 swim season. Those interested should call (219) 942-8521, ext 8035.

Basketball Video Camp to take place at Salvation Army

EAST CHICAGO | The fifth-annual Basketball Video Camp will take place Dec. 4-5 at the Salvation Army Gymnasium, 513 W. Chicago Ave., East Chicago. All boys ages 9-12 in Lake County are invited to participate. Cost is $45. Lunch will be provided. For more information, call Melvin Mobley at (219) 398-9809 after 3 p.m., or the Salvation Army at (219) 398-2939.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.