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.

Soccer

Registration for the winter indoor youth soccer season will be held Saturdays Oct.10 and 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Soccer Centre in Fayetteville. The registration deadline is Oct. 31 and the season begins Nov. 9. For more information call The Soccer Centre at (770)-460-8785.

Running

The 1998 Peachtree City Classic 15K Open, 5K mens and 5K womens races will be held Saturday Oct. 17. Hosted by the Peachtree City Running Club and Peachtree City, the course through Peachtree City's cart paths was voted the Best Course in Georgia Athlete Magazine, and is always a sellout. The grand prize drawing is two $500 cash vouchers on KLM/Northwest for any domestic destination. There are awards for top three male and female in several races that admit all ages. For more information, contact race directors Joe and Bernice Wassell at 770-632-0919, Pam Adams 770-487-1102, or www.peachcity.com/runclub/race.htm.

Rat Race '98, a 5K/10K run will be held at Landmark Christian

The registration deadline for the Peachtree City Classic has been extended to Oct.10 There will be no race day registration.

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. The first organizational meeting will be held Saturday, Oct. 10 at 1 p.m at the Kiwanis Recreation Center.

The Southeastern Championship Cross Country Bicycle Race will be held Oct 25 in Newnan. The race is sponsored by the North Georgia Bicycle Dealers Association. For more information call 770-993-2620 or 770-422-5237.

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 American Cancer Society is having an end of the year price reduction on their golf pass. The pass entitles you to play on over 135 courses. Each pass is $15 or you can get 4 for $50. This will be offered until December of 1998

The 14th annual Phil Niekro Egleston Celebrity Classic to beatLeukemia will take place Oct 11 and 12. For ticket or sponsor information call 404-315-2019.

On Oct 19, the Northside Athletes Foundation Inc is hosting their annual golf tournament at the Eagle Watch Golf Club.Foursomes may be purchased, contact Robert Aitkens at 770-952-4000 or John Allen at 404-231-2366.

Tennis

The Fayette County Recreation Department wil offer Tennis lessonsthis fall to anyone over the age of 15. The class dates are Sept. 14, 15, 21 and 22 from 7-8 p,m and Oct. 5,12,19, and 26 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. for beginners and Oct. 5, 12, 19, and 26 from10:30-11:30 a.m. and Oct. 12, 13, 19, and 20 from 7-8 p.m. for intermediate players. The cost of the classes is $25 and a new can of balls. To participate, you must register at least two days prior to the lessons. For more information, contact the recreation department at 461-9714.

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).

Basketball

The Peachtree City Youth Basketball Association will hold registration for the winter season at the Kedron Field House Oct. 10 and 11 from 1-4p.m. It is open for both boys and girls in grades 1-12. The cost for children in Grades 1-2 is $80 and for children in Grades 3-12, the cost is $90.

Miscellaneous

The PTC Paddlers are having their Toccoa Fall Weekend, Oct. 10-11. If you are interested in participating, contact Margo Booth at 770-487-8084.

K and B sports cards will beholding an NFL Card Flipping Tournament Oct.11 at 2pm. They are located at 212 Northlake Dr in Peachtree City, Ga. For more information call 770-486-1707.

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