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BASKETBALL

? The Savannah Impact Program/Workforce Investment Act will be hosting its second annual ?Slam Dunk Hunger Basketball Game? at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Frank Callen Boys & Girls Club, 510 E. Charlton St. SIP officers, SCMPD juvenile officers and parole officers will be challenging youth participants to a friendly game of basketball. Admission is one canned good as part of a canned food drive to benefit Social Apostolate of Savannah.

? All Fall Hooper Games shooting contest by Fathers Helping Mothers, Delaware Eagles gym, Oct. 27. Register by 12:30 p.m. Contest starts at 1 p.m., ends at 3 p.m. Info: 912-755-3322.

? Salvation Army basketball registration begins Oct. 18. For ages 12-U, 10-U, 8-U, 6-U. Location: 3000 Bee Road. Information: Martha Jenkins 912-352-8366.

CROSS COUNTRY

? Savannah-Chatham Silver Cheetahs 2012 cross country season. Practice 3 p.m. Sundays at various locations. Info: Head coach Ed Jinks 912-660-1475 or go to http://silvercheetahchampions.ning.com.

DISC GOLF

? Savannah Disc Golf Club sponsors weekly doubles and league play, welcoming all ages and abilities. Website: savannahdiscgolf.com

GOLF

? Fourth annual Chuck Phillips Golf Tournament, Oct. 12, Sterling Links Golf Club, Richmond Hill. Cost: $100 per player, $400 per team. Phillips, a 1978 graduate of Benedictine Military School, was killed in a 1991 plane crash. The tournament funds a scholarship for a rising BC senior who exemplifies his dynamic qualities. Info: Billy Phillips 912-667-6051.

? Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Empire 95th anniversary ?Blue Door? Celebration Golf Tournament, Oct. 15, The Club at Savannah Harbor. Registration 7 a.m., start 8 a.m. Sponsorships $600, $750, $1,000, $2,500, $5,000. Costs: $400 foursome, $125 player, $100 hole sponsor. Deadline: Sept. 15. Info: Pamela Jones 912-224-4815 or 912-233-2939 ext. 2; or bgcsavannah.org.

MARTIAL ARTS

? Salvation Army TaeKwonDo registration begins Oct. 10, 3000 Bee Road. For ages 7 to adult. Info: Martha Jenkins 912-352-8366.

RUNNING

? Crab Crawl 5K Run/Walk, Oct. 21, 1 p.m., J.F. Gregory Park, Richmond Hill. Registration includes entrance to the Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival. Cost: $35 through Oct. 11, $40 race-day registration. Register at active.com or energy-oasis.com.

? 15th annual Trick or Trot 5K, 10K, Oct. 27, May Howard School on Wilmington Island. Presented by the Savannah Sunrise Rotary Club. Proceeds benefit four local charities and the Georgia Rotary Scholarship Program. Participants are encouraged to run in costume. Cost: $30, $35, with an early registration $5 discount. Register: active.com. Info: TrickorTrot.net.

? Third annual Flying Fortress 5K Run/Walk, 8:30 a.m., Nov. 17, Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum, 175 Bourne Ave., Pooler. Benefits the restoration of the museum?s B-17, the ?City of Savannah.? Entry fee: $30 Sept. 1-Nov. 15; $35 Nov. 16 and race day. Registration: active.com, fleetfeetsavannah.com/flying-fortress-5k or in person at Fleet Feet Sports Savannah, 3405 Waters Ave. Info: jgrismer@mightyeighth.org or 912-748-8888, ext. 107.

? 2012 Rock ?n? Roll Savannah Marathon, 8 a.m., Nov. 3; marathon, half marathon. Start Line: Bay and Bull streets. Finish Line: Forsyth Park. There is no race-day registration. Online registration closes Oct. 28, 11:59 p.m., Pacific Time or sellout. Info: runrocknroll.competitor.com/savannah

? Critz Tybee Run Fest, Feb. 1-2, 2013, Tybee Island. Five different race courses of 5K, 10K, 2.8-mile beach run, 1 mile and half marathon collectively equal a full marathon distance of 26.2 miles. New is a Kids Run at 6 p.m. Feb. 1 near the Tybee Island Lighthouse. Info: critztybeerun.com and facebook.com/critztybeerunfest.

? Seacrest Race for Preservation 10K/5K, Feb. 23, 2013, benefits the Historic Savannah Foundation. The improved course for 5K and 10K features a route that highlights the historic beauty of Savannah?s neighborhoods. Race registration fees have changed to offer savings for early birds, military, first responders, students and children under 12 years of age, as well as rates for running groups with a minimum of 10 participants. A new ?kiddie run? will encourage participation for young beginners. Register at Fleet Feet Savannah, 3405 Waters Ave., active.com or fleetfeetsavannah.com/race-for-preservation. Info: myhsf.org/special-events/seacrest-race/ or facebook.com/RaceForPreservation

Source: http://savannahnow.com/sports/2012-10-06/recreation-calendar

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