Items for the Recreation Calendar will not be taken over the telephone and must be mailed (333 S. 4th, Salina, KS 67401), e-mail to bdavidson@salina.com or faxed (785-827-6060). Only items received by noon, Thursday will be ensured of publication in Sunday's paper. Area codes are 785 unless otherwise noted.

Autocross

*¬ JULY 20, AUG. 10, SEPT. 7, SEPT. 28, OCT. 19, NOV. 9 AT SALINA -- Solo event by Salina Region, Sports Car Club of America at ECRA, south of Evans Stadium ... open to all drivers, 17 under must have waiver signed by parent or guardian ... classes for all cars, karts up to 125cc ... helmets required, loaner helmets available ... $20 entry fee for pre-registered SCCA members, $25 entry fee for non-members, $5 additional entry fee for walkup ... registration and course walk at 9 a.m., competition starts at 10 a.m., registration closes at noon each day ... for information and registration go online at www.salinascca.org or call 825-7704 or 827-5143.

Baseball camps

*¬ AUG. 4-5, 11-12 AT MANHATTAN -- Kansas State University select camps for ages 15-18 ... $200 entry fee for commuter campers, $230 entry fee for resident campers ... registration for resident campers at 1 p.m. at Haymaker Dormitory, for commuter campers at 2 p.m. at Frank Myers Field ... for information call 532-3926 or online at www.kstatecamps.com

Baseball tournaments

* SEPT. 26-28 AT WICHITA -- Fall Jamboree tournaments for 12 under, 11 under, 10 under and 9 under at South Lakes Sports Complex ... 4-game guarantee ... $200 entry fee per team ... deadline is Sept. 15 ... for information call Wayne Burns at 913-909-5342 or e-mail teampen84@hotmail.com

Baseball umpire camps

* SEPT. 19-21 AT TOPEKA -- Midwest Umpires Camp featuring former MLB umpire Jim Evans, Bob Homolka, Greg Harmon and other NCAA I umpire instructors ... for information e-mail greg@topekaumpclinic.com or rhomolka@cox.net

Basketball camps

*¬ JULY 21-24 AT SALINA -- Salina Central boys camp for grades 2nd-8th ... camp meets from 9 a.m.-noon each day ... for information call Doug Finch at 309-3541 or 404-6369 or e-mail doug.finch@usd305.com

*¬ JULY 28-31 AT McPHERSON -- Matt O'Brien camps at Central Christian College for 1st-8th grade boys and girls each day, 9-11:30 a.m. ... $55 entry fee ... for information call 620-245-4418 or e-mail matt.obrien@centralchristian.edu

Bowling

*¬ Salina Central Salina South students interested in high school bowling for the 2009 season are urged to contact Greg Newton at 309-0104 after 6 p.m. or e-mail newtonstrikezone@aol.com ... parents and/or guardians are urged to take part in organizations of these teams.

Cycling

*¬ Group bicycle rides every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30 p.m., meeting at Jerry Ivey Park in Salina ... bicycle time trials on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m., at the corner of Kipp and Magnolia Roads ... for information call Jeff at 493-0593 or Shawn at 493-2511.

* AUG. 2 AT TIPTON -- Tipton Picnic ride ... $20 entry fee ... registration from Noon-12:45 p.m. ... ride starts at 1 p.m. ... contact Kim Daron Ellenz at 373-5090 or 373-4461 or Jeff April Hlad at 643-0597.

*¬ SEPT. 20-21 AT TOPEKA -- Eastern Kansas ride for multiple sclerosis starting at Washburn Rural MS ... for registration go online at www.msmidamerica.org or call 800-344-4867.

Fencing

*¬ The Kanza Fencing Club has memberships available for age 7 to 60 over ... women's classes at 10 a.m., Fridays ... special monthly rates for beginners ... for infomation call Carolyn Zimmerman at 825-6335 or e-mail hzranch@twinvalley.net

Football camps

*¬ JULY 21-24 AT LINDSBORG -- Youth camp at Bethany College open to ages 6-12 ... sessions run from 8 a.m.-noon each day ... $70 entry fee ... for information and registration call 227-3380, extension 8236 or extension 8158 or e-mail crucej@bethanylb.edu or sjogrenr@bethanylb.edu

* JULY 23-26 AT SALINA -- 2008 Central and South High School/Salvation Army pad camp at Salina Stadium for grades 4th-7th ... 7:30-9:15 a.m. daily for 6th, 7th grades; 9:30-11:15 a.m. daily for 4th, 5th grades ... copy of physical required ... $45 registration fee includes free T-shirt ... discount cost for attending the non-pad and pad camps is $80 ... for information and registration go online at www.safootball.org

Golf

*¬ USGA handicaps are available to golfers from Salina and the nearby communities through the Salina Municipal Men's Golf Association (SMMGA) ... Membership in the SMMGA is $30 per year and qualifies members to play in all SMMGA tournaments ... for information call the pro shop at the Salina Municipal G.C. at 826-7450.

Golf leagues

*¬ Men's, women's and seniors' golf leagues forming at Salina Municipal G.C. ... play begins at 5:30 p.m. and substitutes are allowed ... men's leagues on Monday and Tuesday, seniors' league on Thursday mornings and women's leagues on Wednesday ... for Monday league information call Dennis Tingen at 825-1952, for Tuesday league information call Kelly Ingrassia at 827-3186 ... for information on all leagues call the pro shop at 826-7450.

Golf tournaments

*¬ JULY 18 AT ELLSWORTH -- Ellsworth Senior tournament for 55 older at Ellsworth G.C. ... 2-man team meeting at 8 a.m., shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. .. $70 entry fee per team before July 15, $80 entry fee per team after July 15 ... for information call 472-4236.

* JULY 21 AT SALINA -- First Tee Junior Open at Salina Municipal G.C. for boys and girls 11 under, 12-13, 14-15 and 16-17 ... $10 entry fee per player ... tee times at 7:30 a.m. ... for registration and information call 826-7450 or e-mail steve.hardesty@salina.org

*¬ JULY 26-27 AT BELOIT -- Three-man scramble at the Beloit CC ... $150 entry fee ... for information call the Jerry L. Harrison at 738-3639.

*¬ AUG. 26 AT HUTCHINSON -- 2008 USGA Men's Senior Amateur qualifier at Prairie Dunes C.C. ... qualifiers will advance to the Senior Amateur Championship at Shady Oaks C.C., in Fort Worth, Texas, Sept. 20-25 ... $125 entry fee ... deadline is Aug. 6 ... the tournament is open to players age 55 or over by Sept. 20 with a handicap index not exceeding 7.4 ... carts are allowed ... to enter go online at www.usga.org/championships ... for additional information call Larry Barrett at 443-6035.

*¬ SEPT. 20 AT BELOIT -- His 'N Hers tournament at the Beloit CC ... $40 entry fee per player ... for information call the Jerry L. Harrison at 738-3639.

*¬ SEPT. 27 AT BELOIT -- Two-man scramble at the Beloit CC ... lowball modified alternate shot format ... $50 entry fee ... for information call the Jerry L. Harrison at 738-3639.

Hunter safety

*¬ AUG. 11-16, SEPT. 15-20, OCT. 6-11, OCT. 20-25, NOV. 3-5 AT SALINA -- Saline County Hunter Education for ages 11 up at the Nickell Hall at 2850 Scanlan Avenue ... no entry fees ... August-October classes are geared for 11-15 year olds, November class for adults ... pre-registration is required ... for registration fees visit Ace Hardware, 321 S. Broadway in Salina or call Greg Salisbury at 488-2646 ... information on other statewide sites is available at www.kdwp.state.ks.us

Hockey

*¬ Salina Hockey Club is sponsoring adult drop-in street hockey, Sunday afternoons from 2-4 p.m. at Sunset Park ... for information call 785-342-4732.

Horseshoes

* JULY 26, SEPT. 20 AT SALINA -- The Salina Double Trouble Horseshoe Club will host NHPA sanctioned tournaments at Sunset Park ... June and July tournaments will be at 9 a.m., September tournament at 2 p.m. ... all tournaments will be handicapped based on NHPA ringer percentage ... the club meets each Tuesday for informal practice, non-members are welcome ... for information call Kato Hernandez at 825-6897 or Phil Reed at 655-2311 or e-mail preed@eaglecom.net

Kickboxing

*¬ Salina Parks Recreation will be offering alternating kickboxing and step interval class on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6-7 a.m. at the Friendship Center, 746 Commanche ... $15 entry fee per month ... for information call 309-5765 or online at www.salina-ks.gov

Pickleball

*¬ Salina Parks Recreation will sponsor play on Mondays from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Sunset Elementary School Gymnasium at 1510 West Republic, use the southwest gym entrance ... equipment is provided, no advance registration required, no entry fees ... signed liability waiver required from parents for under 18 ... for information call Salina Parks Recreation at 309-5765 or Cliff Metzger at 823-6844.

Running

* JULY 26 AT EMPORIA -- Kansas Shrine Bowl 5km run and one mile fun run/walk at Welsh Stadium ... $30 entry fee, $40 on race day, $10 for MS and HS runners ... 5km run begins at 7:30 a.m., fun run/walk at 8:45 a.m. ... for information call Dave Mize at 456-7773 or e-mail ksshrine@kansas.net or online at www.ksshrine.com

* JULY 26 AT KANOPOLIS -- Kanopolis Lake River Boat Poker Run at the south side shelter house ... registration from 10 a.m.-Noon, run starts at 1 p.m. ... for information call Warren Olson at 452-1647.

* AUG. 2 AT TIPTON -- Tipton Picnic Run ... $15 entry fee ... 5km, two mile walk kids races ... registration from 6:45-7:15 a.m. ... races begin at 7:30 with kids run to follow ... for more information contact Kim Daron Ellenz at 373-5090 or 373-4461 or Jeff April Hlad at 643-0597.

*¬ AUG. 30 AT LINCOLN -- Post Rock Classic 5km run, two mile run and kids runs ... $12, $15, $40 entry fees before Aug. 30, $15, $18, $45 entry fees date of races ... registration at City Hall, 7-8:15 a.m. ... two mile walk at 7:30 a.m., 5km run at 8:15 a.m. and kids runs at 9 a.m. ... mail checks to Post Rock Classic, Lincoln City Hall, 153 W. Lincoln Avenue, P.O. Box 126, Lincoln, 67455 ... for information call Charlene Jones at 792-6264, Becky Cheney at 524-3349 or Carolyn Farris at 524-5178.

*¬ SEPT. 13 AT KANOPOLIS -- Horsethief Canyon Trail Run 6 1/2 mile run at Kanopolis SP ... run starts at 9 a.m. ... $13 entry fee, $18 entry fee after Sept. 1 ... for information and registration call 472-5454 or e-mail psheridan1@sbcglobal.net or online at www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1604313

*¬ SEPT. 13 AT ROXBURY -- I Did A Hill Fun Run/Walk for Leader Dogs for the blind ... 2 mile and 6 mile run, 2 mile and 4 mile walk .. registration at 7 a.m., 4 mile walk starts at 7:15 a.m., other events start at 7:45 a.m. ... $12 entry fee before August 30, late fee $15 ... for information call 536-4205 or 254-7355.

* Summer training runs available for MS and HS distance runners, but all ages welcome ... morning and evening sessions available ... for information call 822-4725 or 823-9336 or e-mail salinaxcclub@hotmail.com

* Cross country club for 7th-8th grade boys and girls for training runs ... athletes from all area schools are welcome ... for information call 822-4725 or 823-9336 or e-mail salinaxcclub@hotmail.com

Soccer

* Mid-Kansas United Soccer League fall season begins Sept. 6 at Salina Soccer Complex on Magnolia Road ... 8-game guarantee ... deadline for registration is Aug. 8 ... for information and registration call Jane Bradbury at 823-8108 or online at www.salinasoccerclub.com

Softball camp

*¬ JULY 22-24 AT SALINA -- Salina South team camp for girls entering 9th-12th grade at South HS fields from 9-11 a.m. each day ... no entry fees ... for information call director Kenny Waldman at 826-0593.

Softball tournaments

* JULY 26 AT ABILENE -- Abilene Parks Recreation men's tournament ... 3-game guarantee ... $125 entry fee per team ... for information call 263-7266 or e-mail recsupv@abilenecityhall.com

* AUG. 2-3 AT SALINA -- Texas Style coed tournament at Bill Burke Park ... $130 entry fee ... for information call Linda Allen at 827-3869 or Rita Fischer at 825-6593.

* SEPT. 26-28 AT WICHITA -- Fall Jamboree tournaments for 18 under, 16 under, 14 under 12 under and 10 under at South Lakes Sports Complex ... 4-game guarantee ... $200 entry fee per team ... deadline is Sept. 15 ... for information call Wayne Burns at 913-909-5342 or e-mail teampen84@hotmail.com

Table tennis

*¬ Table Tennis instruction provided by Salina Parks Recreation and the Salina Table Tennis Club each Monday, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Sunset Elementary School, 1510 West Republic ... use the southwest gymnasium entrance ... a certified table tennis coach is available for free instruction to youth and adults ... for more information call Tom Will at 823-8992 or Cliff Metzger at 823-6844.

*¬ Table tennis league in Abilene meets Wednesday nights from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Abilene Community Center, 1020 NW 8th Street ... for information call 263-7266 or e-mail aprd@tctelco.net

Tennis

* Salina Parks Recreation Commission and Play Tennis Salina has fellowship play on Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. at Oakdale Park... no entry fees ... for information call Cliff Metzger at 823-6844 or SPR at 309-5765.

Tennis tournaments

* JULY 20 AT SALINA -- Mixer at Oakdale Park at 6:30 p.m. sponsored by Play Tennis Salina and Salina Parks Recreation Department ... PTS members free, $1 entry fee for non-members, memberships available ... for information call Cliff Metzger at 823-6844 or SPR at 309-5765.

* AUG. 7-8 AT ABILENE -- Eisenhower Junior Open, a USTA sanctioned tournament for 12 under, 14 under, 16 under and 18 under singles and doubles ... $13 entry fee for singles, $8 entry fee per player for doubles ... deadline August 4 ... make checks payable to Abilene Parks and Recreation, 1020 NW 8th Street, Abilene, 67410 ... for more informationa call 263-7266 or e-mail cjkorf@tctelco.net

* AUG. 7-8 AT ABILENE -- Eisenhower Classic Tournament, a USTA sanctioned tournament for 3.5, 4.5, open singles, doubles and open mixed doubles ... $13 entry fee for singles, $8 entry fee per player for doubles ... deadline August 4 ... make checks payable to Abilene Parks and Recreation, 1020 NW 8th Street, Abilene, 67410 ... for more informationa call 263-7266 or e-mail cjkorf@tctelco.net

Trap shooting

*¬ AUG. 17 AT McPHERSON -- Smoky Valley Ducks Unlimited Chapter will hold the Fall Hunting Warmup trap shoot at Double E Pheasant Ranch ... $25 entry fee per person ... registration from Noon-1 p.m. ... shooting begins at 1 p.m. ... for information call James Cook at 212-0605 or Brad Smith at 493-2436.

* Every Thursday night at 4 p.m. and every second Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m., Hilltop Gun Club is open to the public with no membership required ... $4 entry fee per round ... 20 miles north of Salina on US-81, mile marker 173, then west a half mile ... for information call 819-3221 or 826-7049.

*¬ Wednesdays 3 p.m. to dusk, Saturdays and Sundays 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Gypsum Valley Sporting Clays II is open to the public ... one mile south of Highway K-4 on Niles Road ... for information call 536-4535 or 819-6384.

Volleyball camps

*¬ JULY 20-24 AT SALINA -- Heart of America girls fundamentals and advanced camp for ages 8-18 ... $340 entry fee for resident campers, $200 entry fee for day campers (no room or board) ... for registration and information call 827-7076 or online at www.hoasportscamps.com

YMCA youth sports

*¬ Flag football -- Grades 2nd-6th YMCA flag football program for boys and girls... $11 entry fee for in-town players, $21 entry fee for out-of-town players, financial assistance forms available ... deadline is Aug. 1, late fee imposed Aug. 8 ... for registration and information call the YMCA at 825-8151 or online at www.salinaymca.com or visit the YMCA at 570 YMCA Drive, Salina.

*¬ Soccer -- Preschool through 7th grade YMCA soccer programs for boys and girls ... $11 entry fee for in-town players, $21 entry fee for out-of-town players, financial assistance forms available ... deadline is Aug. 1, late fee imposed Aug. 8 ... for registration and information call the YMCA at 825-8151 or online at www.salinaymca.com or visit the YMCA at 570 YMCA Drive, Salina.

*¬ Volleyball -- Grades 2nd-7th YMCA volleyball program for boys and girls ... $11 entry fee for in-town players, $21 entry fee for out-of-town players, financial assistance forms available ... deadline is Aug. 1, late fee imposed Aug. 8 ... for registration and information call the YMCA at 825-8151 or online at www.salinaymca.com or visit the YMCA at 570 YMCA Drive, Salina.