The Chicago Public League Baseball Coaches Association’s annual clinic will be held Saturday at Randolph Market Cafe, 1235 W. Randolph St. Registration begins at 9 a.m., with the clinic starting at 10 a.m. Dan Callahan, head baseball coach at Eastern Illinois University will speak on “The Winning Pitcher,” and there will be a panel discussion on finding appropriate colleges for high school seniors. Joe Ferrone of the Montreal Expos will discuss the science of hitting, and Chicago State trainer Tim Smith will speak about baseball injuries. Cost of the clinic is $20, including membership in the CPLBCA. Call Rich Pildes 312-534-1012.
Men’s, women’s and coed 16-inch teams and men’s 12-inch teams are urged to sign up soon for the 13th Annual Sno-Ball Tournament Feb. 5-6 to benefit the March of Dimes Campaign for Healthier Babies. Sites on Chicago’s North and South Sides, Orland Park, Elgin and Hammond, Ind. Call 312-435-4007.
Lakeshore Sports Academy, a 13,000-foot baseball and softball training facility is now open in Highland, Ind., feauring four-week clinics for players and a one-day coaches clinic Feb. 7. Call 708-331-8884.
CAMPING
Learn about treating camping injuries in a Wilderness Medicine workshop at 9 a.m. Saturday at Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), 8225 Golf Rd., Niles. Fee is $30. Call 708-470-9090.
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING
The McHenry County Conservation District sponsors Candlelight Ski/Hikes at 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday in Coral Woods. They will be led by Ski Patrol volunteers. Skiers should be at least intermediates or join the group on a separate hiking path. Call 815-678-4431.
HIKING
The Forest Trails Hiking Club welcomes newcomers for Sunday’s 10-mile hike at 9:30 p.m. at the Lakewood Forest Preserve near Wauconda. Call Nancy Berg, 312-248-8091.
RUNNING
This week’s lone race begins at 10 a.m. Saturday and is sponsored by the Riis Park Striders, 6200 W. Fullerton in Riis Park. Distances are 1.2, 3.6 and 9.6 miles. Call Chris, 312-262-2154.
On Feb. 6, runners will have to travel: To Winterfest Wellness 5K in Kankakee. Call Dan Gould, 815-937-5500); or Valparaiso, Ind., for the Frozen Frenzy 5K. Call Nancy Willard, 219-462-5144.
SNOWMOBILING
Snowmobile races start at noon Saturday in Racine, Wis., as part of the Racine County Alliance of Snowmobile Clubs’ Winterfest. Cross-country skiing and sledding competition also is scheduled. Call 414-835-4615.
TENNIS
Junior meets Feb. 6 include: The CDTA Indoor Open for girls 16s at the College Park Athletic Club, Bannockburn. Call Mark Schartner, 708-948-5330; and the Hyde Park Open for boys and girls 12s, Hyde Park Athletic Club in Chicago. Call Mary Toole 312-548-1300. For adults, the Lincolnshire Open for men’s and women’s 25s doubles and women’s 35s doubles will be held Feb. 4-6 in Lincolnshire. Call Leslie Tranter 708-634-9030.
