Sandy Creek High School Booster Club is looking for softball players from the Fayette or Peachtree City Church Leagues to join in the Patriot Classic Softball Tournament. Entry fee $100/team. teams provide their own balls. Gary Teal, 770-631-8795 or 404-778-5858.

The Peachtree City Bulls traveling baseball club will have tryouts for the 1998 fall season at Braelinn Field behind Oak Grove Elementary School. Sessions will take place August 2 at 5 p.m., August 4 at 6 p.m. and Aug. 9 at 5 p.m. Players are encouraged to attend at least two sessions. Season runs from Aug. 30 to Oct. 25; Sunday afternoon double headers. 10 and under, born on or after Aug. 1, 1988, call Keith Chabor at 770-487-2417. 12 and under, born on or after Aug. 1, 1986, call Greg Hirschfeld at 770-486-6384. 14 and under, born on or after Aug. 1, 1984, call Mike Pallidine at 770-487-7842.

Cheerleading

McIntosh junior varsity cheerleaders and Coach Caroline McMurry have scheduled a cheerleading clinic for grades 1-8, August 10-14 from 9:30 a.m. till 12 p.m. Cost/$50 includes t-shirt, snacks and surprises. Learn the basics, proper motions, jumps, cheers, chants and dance. Enrollment is limited. Call 770-631-3231.

PTC Youth Football Association is offering a cheerleading camp, "Cheer Explosion," July 27-31 from 9 a.m. till noon at Riley Field. Ages 5-13. Cost/$65. Includes t-shirt. Call 770-251-3656.

Cycling

The Fayette County Bicycle Club is being formed by the Fayette County Recreation Department. Club meets Saturdays at 9 a.m. at the Kiwanis Recreation Center. 770-461-9714.

Football

PTC Youth Football Association is offering football camp July 27-31, 9 a.m. till noon, at Riley Field. Cost/$65 includes t-shirt. Ages 5-13. Call 770-251-3656.

The Brooks Area Recreation Department will accept registration for the 1998 Brooks Bears football season July 25 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the field house complex. Divisions include Mighty Mites, 80 lb., 100 lb. and 125 lb. Cheerleaders are needed for all divisions. Call Jeff Matthews at 770-719-8103 or David Haynie at 770-461-0303.

Ages 5-13 can register for Blue Devil football at the McCurry Park fieldhouse Saturday, July 25 and August 1 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. For info, call Butch Bennett (770-631-3953) or Barry Byrd (770-461-3326).

Golf

1998 Summer Break Junior Golf Clinics will take place at Wendell Coffee Golf Center in Tyrone throughout the summer. Designed to teach the basics of golf, each junior receives instruction according to his/her level of play. Fee includes unlimited range balls and use of the 18 hole Rocky Creek Putting Course, snacks and drinks and competition for prizes. Age groups are 6-10 years, 10-14 years and 14-17 years. There are many two day sessions to choose from in each age group. For information, call 770-969-4469 or stop by the Wendell Coffee Golf Center on Hwy. 74 North in Tyrone. Cost is $50/child ages 6-10 ($275 for seven clinics), $60/child ages 10-14 ($395 for eight clinics) and $60/child ages 14-17 ($150 for three clinics).

The 1998 First Annual Panther Golf Tournament is scheduled for Monday, August 17. Sponsored by the Panther Athletic Booster Club, there will be a shotgun start at 1 p.m. with a Florida scramble format. Entry fee/$65. Includes golf and cart, prizes, range balls and cookout. Entry deadline is Aug. 9. Call Verkina Parrish, 770-632-9674, or Doug Sebastian, 770-460-1778.

A golf tournament is set for Sept. 12 at The Links in Jonesboro. The First Annual St. Francis High School Golf Tournament has an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. Cost/$100 (tax dedcutible, lunch is included). Grand prize raffle, hole in one contest, backyard style picnic and more. Info, call 770-997-0877. Register by August 29.

Shooting

The Fayette County Extension Service is accepting registration for its 4-H shooting sports program. Information, 770-460-5730, ext. 412.

Fayette County's 4-H Modified Trap Shooting team is looking for male and female shooters, grades 7-12. Shooters must have parental permission, have completed a hunter's safety course and furnish their own shells. Team shotguns are available. There is room for 20 new members. Sign up at the practice field across from McCurry Park on McDonough Road, Fayetteville, Tuesdays at 5 p.m., Saturdays at 9 a.m. Info: Sheldon Hammond, 770-460-5730. ext. 412.

Soccer

Fayette County's Youth Soccer League will have a pre-season recreational camp, Aug. 17-19 at McCurry Park. Under 6 will meet from 5:30-6:30 p.m., under 8 and 10 from 6-8 p.m. Cost/$40 (under 6) and $50 (under 8 and 10). All players receive a soccer ball for training. Call 770-460-8070.

Registration for Fayette County Youth Soccer League fall soccer season is set for July 25 and Aug. 1 at McCurry Park from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. If you haven't played with FCYSL previously, you must bring a birth certificate. Call 770-460-8070.

Lightning Under 15 boys soccer team will have evaluations for possible positions on the black team which plays in the Georgia Premier "A" Division at McCurry Park, August 1 at 3 p.m. For info, call 770-460-8070.

The Fayette County Youth Soccer League and Lightning Soccer have gone online with a new web site, located at www.fcysl.org. The page contains information on registration, tournaments and maps to the fields. The College Challenge Game, camps, and tryout information will be posted as information is available. There is also a hot information section for news about the leagues.

Softball

The Fayette County Recreation Dept. is offering a fall softball league for adults. Registration is July 27 and 28 for returning teams; July 29-31 for new teams. Cost $250/team. Call 770-461-9714.

Girls interested in playing East Coweta High School softball are reminded that tryouts will be held at the high school, August 3 from 6-8 p.m. For more info, call Pam Ridge at 770-253-2622 or the high school at 770-254-2855.

Swimming

Southside Seals Masters swim team meets Monday through Friday, 7-8:30 p.m. at Kedron Aquatic Center in Peachtree City. Dues are $90 per year and include USMS registration and pool time. Ken Sharpe (770-631-3543) or Steve Justice (770-964-5323).

Two arthritis aerobics classes are scheduled in the mornings at Kedron Aquatic Center. Also, Lori Bennison teaches a regular water aerobic class mornings and Linda Vaughn has a regular water aerobic class in the

evenings. 770-631-2525.

Volleyball

The Fayette County Recreation Dept. is offering an adult fall volleyball league. Returning teams can register July 27-29; new teams July 29-31. Cost $150/team. Call 770-461-9714.

Misc.

Peachtree City's Recreation Dept. is having a program for kids 7-12 at Kedron Fieldhouse and Aquatic Center, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Supervised activities will include floor hockey, lacrosse, basketball, volleyball and others. Snacks included. Cost $35/child. Call Jack McCord at 770-631-2525.

Gym South is Fayetteville is offering Campnastics this summer for children 5-13. Activities are scheduled from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Activities include gymnastics, bowling, skating, basketball, cheering, martial arts, outdoor games and more. Runs June through August 12. First week cost $115, decreasing with each week of participation. For information, call 770-461-5528.

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