Note: Announcements for participatory events must be written, delivered, mailed or faxed to The Augusta Chronicle, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, GA 30903-1928, with a return address and phone number. No phone calls are accepted. Fax number: (706) 823-3408. The announcements will be published weekly.

Baseball

- The Southeastern Baseball Showcase will be held at W.L. Bill Evans Field in College Park, Ga., at noon Saturday . The showcase is for high school students in classes of 2009 and 2010. For more information, visit www.angelfire.com/sports/showcase or call (404) 869-7966.

- The 13-under Cyclones baseball team is looking for two players who can pitch and play other positions. The team is based out of Augusta. If interested, contact Steve at (706) 394-1813 or e-mail banshee33@comcast.net.

- Chain Baseball of Augusta is enrolling for fall and winter programs for ages 6-18. There will be individual lessons in all aspects of baseball, group sessions and off-season conditioning programs. Limited space is available. If interested, call (706) 993-7475.

- Augusta's first Inner City High School Fall Baseball Showcase at Laney Sports Complex will be held on Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for juniors and seniors only. Cost is $85. Registration for catchers and pitchers is from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., and position players can register from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Collegiate and MLB scouts will be in attendance. For more information, e-mail innercityshow case@gmail.com.

- Under Armour and Baseball Factory will play host to an open tryout for players in Georgia at Emory University in Atlanta on Oct. 26 , beginning at 1 p.m. For more information, call (800) 641-4487 or e-mail becky@ baseballfactory.com.

- Sixth Man Basketball will hold its first High School Super Showcase for boys on Saturday at Riverview Park Activity Center in North Augusta. Cost is $80. For more information, call (706) 825-7530 or (803) 278-4399 or e-mail 6thmanbasketball@gmail.com.

- Bryant's of Peace Personal Care Home will hold a benefit event on Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m. at the YMCA on Wheeler Road to help raise money for the Alzheimer's Association. The event will consist of a dance off, fashion show, basketball games for men and women, and motivational guest speakers. For more information, call Cheryl Bryant at (706) 360-0299 or e-mail orthoche@yahoo.com.

- Former NBA player and CEO/Founder of Hoops4Life Anthony Blakley will begin personal training sessions on Saturday . The session will be carried out under the overall mission of Hoops4Life in conjunction with the Ballers Youth Athletic Association of Augusta. The sessions will be 3 hours long and will help with the skills each player will need to be a successful basketball player at the high school and college levels. For more information, visit ballerfoundation.augladyballers.com or e-mail byaf@augladyballers.com.

- The Augusta Recreation and Parks Department is currently holding adult basketball registration through Nov. 30 . Men's open, industrial and church leagues are available. For more information, call Lida Gregg at 9706) 842-2682 or e-mail lgregg@augustaga.gov.

- The Augusta Boxing Club will present open-to-the-public sparring matches on the last Thursday of each month at the Augusta Boxing Club, located at 1929 Walton Way. There is no charge for attendance, and the public is welcome. Adult boxers must weigh in the previous Monday, and youth must weigh in on Tuesday to be eligible to spar. For information, call Tom Moraetes at (706) 733-7533.

- The Paradise Farm Horse Trials will take place on Saturday at Paradise Farm, located at 4069 Wagener Road in Aiken. The competition is tentatively scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. For more information, contact Lellie Ward at (386) 679-0732 or visit www.paradisefarmaiken. com.

- The Augusta Fencers Club is now holding registration for a 10-week beginner's foil class. The class is for ages 14 and up and will meet on Thursdays from 6 to 6:50 p.m. Cost for the course is $150. All competitive equipment is provided. For more information or to register, call (706) 722-8878.

- The Aiken/Edgefield District of the South Carolina Football Officials Association is looking for individuals interested in becoming football officials for the 2008 season and beyond. You must possess a high school diploma, a high school certificate or its equivalent to join. For more information, call Ron Paul at (803) 221-9218 or Steve Hook at (860) 303-3718.

l The Eagle Sports Guardians football team is looking for private and home-school students ages 13-18 to play for its team. Team practices are held Monday through Friday, excluding Wednesday, from 6 to 8 p.m. Cost is $250 per player for pads and equipment. For more information or to sign up, call (706) 739-0113 or (803) 275-0643.

- The 15th annual Yancey Mental Health Tournament will be on Monday at the River Golf Club in North Augusta. The entry fee is $150 per person and $600 per team. Registration begins at 10 a.m., with a putting contest to follow at 11 a.m., and then a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit the local affiliates of Mental Health America, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, and the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance. For more information or to enter, visit www.bertyancey tournament.org.

- The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity annual scholarship golf tournament will be held on Saturday at Forest Hills Golf Club. There will be a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Cost is $70 per person and $280 per team. For more information, call Marcus Brinson at (706) 951-4113 or e-mail mebrinson@comcast.net.

- Wackenhut is holding its 21st annual United Way Golf Tournament on Oct. 20 at Woodside Plantation Country Club in Aiken. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m., with a putting contest to be held from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Lunch will be served from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., and there will be a shotgun start at noon. The cost is $440 per foursome, with the entry fee donated to United Way. The tournament will be Captain's Choice format, with a gross and net handicap division. Lunch and dinner will be provided. For additional information, contact Chuck Selman at (803) 952-7789 or c.selman@srs.gov or Rob Davis at (803) 952-7582 or rob.davis@srs.gov.

- The sixth annual North Augusta Classic will be held on Oct. 21 at the River Golf Club. For more information, contact Kathy Gilliland at (803) 510-0011 or e-mail north augusta2000@bellsouth.net.

- Immaculate Conception Academy will hold its annual scholarship fund golf tournament on Oct. 25 at Forest Hills Golf Club. Check-in is at noon with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Cost is $60 per person or $200 per team. For more information, contact Ed Belinski at (706) 7212-9964 or e-mail icdev@comcast.net.

- The Evans High School Baseball Diamond Club will hold its annual Alumni Golf Tournament on Nov. 9 at Forest Hills Golf Club. Registration and lunch will begin at 11 a.m. with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Cost is $60 per person or $240 per team. For more information contact Darrell Freeman at (706) 829-0862 or e-mail dfreeman125@aol.com.

- The Georgia Golf Hall of Fame Golf Society golf tournament will be held on Nov. 10 at Reynolds Plantation's Reynolds Landing Course in Greensboro, Ga. Only the first 25 teams will be accepted. Deadline for entry is Nov. 1 . For more information, call (706) 724-4443 or visit www.gghf.org.

- A lacrosse league is forming for interested players ages 18 and up. No experience is necessary. The league will be run by current high school coaches. Practice and games are on Sundays at noon at the Kroger field in Evans. For more information, call (706) 854-1908.

- The CSRA Sports Fan Club will sponsor a trip to the Atlanta Falcons vs. New Orleans Saints game Nov. 9 . A motorcoach will leave at 9 a.m. from Augusta to the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. Cost is $140, which includes round-trip bus transportation, lower level seating for the game and refreshments. For more information or to reserve a seat, call Greg Brooks at (706) 860-8583 or e-mail csrats@knology.net.

- The Augusta Rugby Football Club invites all people interested in rugby to practices each Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Julian Smith Casino ballpark. New players are welcome. For information, call Erika Pracht at (803) 634-3186 or e-mail sikeena@yahoo.com. The Web site is www.augustarugby.org.

l The 13.1-mile Augusta Chronicle Half Marathon will take place on Oct. 26 . The race will begin and end at the Augusta Common. The race weekend's festivities also include the Family Y 5K race, a race and fitness expo, and a kids' trick-or-treat trot race. Race registration will begin on Oct. 24 at the Augusta Marriott Hotel & Suites 2. The Sunday race will begin at 7 a.m. For additional information, visit www.augusthalf.org.

- The Greater Augusta Sports Council will hold the inaugural Augusta Half Marathon on Oct. 26 . The race weekend, Oct. 25-26 , will include a Health and Fitness Expo, the Trick of Trot 5K race and a Halloween Festival at the Augusta Common. For more information, visit www.augustahalf.org or call (706) 722-8326.

- The third annual December Dash 10K will be held at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park on Dec. 6 at 9 a.m. Proceeds benefit Southeastern Natural Sciences Academy's environment research, education and outreach programs. For more information or to register, go to www.active.com.

- The Augusta Recreation and Parks Department will hold its One Pitch 3-Game Guarantee tournament on Oct. 24 . Also, the senior men's fall softball league plays every Tuesday at Diamond Lakes Regional Park. Call Lida Gregg at (706) 842-2682 for more details.

- The CSRA Force is looking to establish a fast-pitch softball organization. The Force are looking to form 12U, 14U and 16U teams. The schedule will consist of eight to 10 tournaments in early spring to early summer. The Force are also looking for an experienced co-coach for the 12U team. For more information, call Wayne Wilson at (706) 564-5357, Kelly Guy at (706) 829-9803 or Tony Pate at (706) 986-9030.

- Master Instructor Michael L. Weintraub will hold "No Taekwondo, No Discipline: Know Taekwondo, Know Discipline" classes at "HanaNim's House" at Harrisburg Family Life Center, located at 1901 Fenwick Street. To reserve your place, call (706) 736-1600.

- Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will conduct its professional development course, the International Certification Workshop, at Citizens Park Tennis Center in Waynesboro, Ga., on Jan. 3-4 , 2009 . The workshop fee is $95. For more information or to register, call the PTR headquarters at 1-800-421-6289 or visit www.ptrtennis.org.

- Python Power League's U.S.A. "Drug-Free" Powerlifting Championships will be held Saturday beginning at 11 a.m. The event will be held at the Relax Inn, located at 1365 Gordon Highway. Entry fee is $40 for first division, $30 for any additional div ision/event. Admission is $5 for spectators. For more information, call (706) 790-3806 or e-mail pythongym@aol.com.