Parks District and Club Sports

Midwest Crossover tournament brings the best of Midwest volleyball to Hammond Sportsplex

Midwest Crossover tournament brings the best of Midwest volleyball to Hammond Sportsplex Over 600 collegiate athletes from throughout the Midwest met at the Hammond Sportsplex on October 18 for the annual Midwest Region Volleyball Crossover Tournament. Featuring NCAA Division II teams from the Great Midwest Athletic Conference, the Great...

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Jay Williams celebrates 30 years as Briar Leaf Golf Club GM & Golf Professional

Jay Williams celebrates 30 years as Briar Leaf Golf Club GM & Golf Professional Briar Leaf Golf Club is one of the fastest growing golf clubs in the Region, boasting 18 memorable holes – with water on eight of them – along with top-notch practice facilities, quality food and drink, and affordable fees and rates. Much of that...

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Crown Point welcomes youth baseball players from five countries to Cal Ripken 10U World Series

Crown Point welcomes youth baseball players from five countries to Cal Ripken 10U World Series The City of Crown Point and the South Shore Convention & Visitors Authority (CVA) welcomed 25 baseball teams and nearly 400 players representing five countries to the Cal Ripken 10U World Series. Hosted at Jerry Ross Park, a premiere facility...

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City of La Porte Park and Recreation Department opens Fall Coed Registration

City of La Porte Park and Recreation Department opens Fall Coed Registration The City of La Porte Park and Recreation Department announced the following: Fall Softball season is just around the corner! Get your adult coed softball team together and register for the upcoming season. We offer a division for all skill levels....

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South Shore CVA welcomes thousands to the Region at NSA Fastpitch World Series Opening Ceremony

South Shore CVA welcomes thousands to the Region at NSA Fastpitch World Series Opening Ceremony The 2024 National Softball Association (NSA) Fastpitch World Series is underway and thousands of athletes, coaches, and parents celebrated with an Opening Ceremony parade and block party in downtown Crown Point. Hosted by the South Shore Convention...

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NSA Fast Pitch World Series kicks off with Skills Competition & Heavy Hitters Camp, featuring College World Series Champions from the University of Oklahoma

NSA Fast Pitch World Series kicks off with Skills Competition & Heavy Hitters Camp, featuring College World Series Champions from the University of Oklahoma Countless athletes and coaches, along with a fleet of parents congregated at the Crown Point Sports Complex on Tuesday afternoon to take part in the 2024 National Softball Association (NSA) Fastpitch World Series Kick-Off Day. Organized by the NSA in...

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How to get into the swing of golf with Briar Leaf PGA Pro Jay Williams: An All-inclusive guide

How to get into the swing of golf with Briar Leaf PGA Pro Jay Williams: An All-inclusive guide Golf is a pastime enjoyed by many across the country, and now that warmer weather has arrived, it’s the perfect time to bust out those clubs and head to the green!  Those new to the sport can head over to Briar Leaf Golf Club this season. The...

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Valpo Parks Announces New Year-Round Heated Golf Hitting Facility at Creekside Golf Course & Training Center

Valpo Parks Announces New Year-Round Heated Golf  Hitting Facility at Creekside Golf Course & Training Center Valpo Parks is thrilled to announce the construction  of a brand new outdoor heated golf hitting facility at Creekside Golf Course & Training  Center, thanks to a lead gift from Bender Golf. This state-of-the-art facility will replace...

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Thousands of Athletes Competing in the Region this Weekend

Thousands of Athletes Competing in the Region this Weekend Two Illinois swim events, baseball and soccer in the South Shore this week The Illinois Swimming Age Group Championships will return to the Hobart Aquatic Center March 7-10 for the second year. They are anticipating a full house with 4,000-5,000...

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