Recreation calendar

COMPILED BY NATHAN DOMINITZ

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To list events, email sports@savannahnow.com or call 912-652-0350.

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BASEBALL

Benedictine Baseball 2019 Summer Clinic: June 24-26, 9 a.m. to noon each day, Brian Parker Field at Benedictine Military School, 6502 Seawright Drive. For rising fourth- through eighth-graders. Registration deadline June 21. Fee: $75. Participants should bring their bat, glove, helmet, baseball pants, cleats and turf shoes. Water is provided, and PowerAde at the end of camp each day. Info: BC coach Kevin Farmer 912-596-8149.

39th annual Robert Sapp Baseball Camp: July 8-12, Richmond Hill Park. For boys ages 7-14; 6-year-olds can attend if skilled enough for 7-year-old group. Camps 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Fees: $135, with team rates available ($10 discount for five or more players from one spring/summer league team or travel team). Info: Richmond Hill Recreation Department 912-756-4626; or Robert Sapp 770-287-3309 or email rsbbcamp@charter.net; or go to website www.robertsappbaseballcamp.com

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BASKETBALL

Todd O'Neal Basketball Academy: One Way Hoops summer camps and clinics for boys and girls grades 5-11, all from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fundamentals camp, June 17-20, cost $95; Moving without the ball clinic, $35; How to be a Total Offensive Package Player Camp, July 8-11, cost $95. Info: Memorial Day coach Todd O'Neal at onewayhoops@outlook.com or 615-946-4143.

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CHEERLEADING

City of Savannah, Parks and Recreation Department, 2019 Summer Cheerleading Sports Camp: For children ages 5-15. Session 3 is June 17-20, and Session 4 (Georgia Games) is June 24-27. Sessions are held at the Alee Temple Arena from 9 a.m. to noon, Monday through Thursday. The cost for Session 3 is $45 per child for city residents, $50 for non-residents. The cost for Session 4 is $50 per child for city residents, $55 for non-residents. Lunches are provided. Parents can register children at the door. Doors open at 8:45 a.m. each Monday. Use the side entrance at the maroon canopy. Info: Betty Burns at 912-351-3852.

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GOLF

FLH 300 Club Inc.'s annual golf tournament: June 29, Henderson Golf Club, 9 a.m. shotgun start. Cost: $75 per person, includes range balls and lunch. Format: four-person captain's choice. Mulligans $5 (two per individual). Also features longest-drive and closest-to-the-pin contests. All proceeds benefit student-athletes at Savannah State University. Sponsors wanted. Info: Jamie Muhammed 912-484-3521.

Haig Point Foundation's inaugural Charity Golf Tournament: July 1, Daufuskie Island, S.C.: Event supports environmental preservation and community enhancement on Daufuskie Island. Format: Five-person scramble with four players assigned to one golf professional. Sign up for team or individual. Cost: $300 per player, includes round-trip ferry to Haig Point from Hilton Head Island, breakfast and lunch, awards and more. Info; https://www.haigpointfoundation.org/events/golf-tournament

Georgia Amateur Golf Promotions Players Club: GAGP is open to male golfers 21 and older. This is an alternative to being affiliated with one club. There are 125 clubs being organized with 125 play dates over 125 courses within five regions in Georgia. No initiation fees, monthly dues, food and beverage charges, or year-end assessment. Formats are flighted based on age and handicap: Men 21-49, Mid Seniors 50-59, Seniors 60-69, Super Seniors 70-up. Next event for senior male golfers 50 and older is June 19 at Stonebridge GC in Albany. Deadline: June 12. Fee: $35 members, $40 non-members, $15 Stonebridge members. Info: John Ungar 614-441-3965 or email gaamateurgolfer@yahoo.com or johnungar@yahoo.com

Living Independence for Everyone (LIFE), Inc., is a partner with Adaptive Golf Savannah (AGS): The group meets the first Saturday of each month from 9-11 a.m. at the Hunter Golf Course on Hunter Army Air Field. The clinic is free. Equipment will be available. Also seeking people with golf experience interested in helping others. Info: Ed Garza at adaptivegolfsavannah@outlook.com

The Barbers of the Lowcountry's second annual Clipper Cup Golf Tournament: July 13, the Barony at Port Royal Golf & Racquet Club, Hilton Head Island, S.C. Event benefits Bluffton Self Help. Registration and putting challenge at 10 a.m.; noon shotgun start. Format: four-person scramble. Pre-registration is recommended. Register at barbersofthelowcountry.com or in-person at the barbershop, located in Sheridan Park in Bluffton. Golfers who sign up before July 1 receive a T-shirt. Fee is $125 per player (includes greens fee, cart fee and lasagna dinner following the tournament, along with a free haircut redeemable in the barbershop).

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PLOGGING

Savannah Plogging -- Keep Savannah Beautiful: June 22, 8 a.m. Material pickup, along with light refreshments, begins at 7:30 a.m. in front of Wild Wing Cafe at City Market. The Savannah Downtown Business Association is partnering with several local organizations for this unique litter pick-up day. Plogging by definition is combining running and picking up litter. The SDBA will have trash bags, gloves and grabbers. Each person or team can select the area they would like to cover. The city of Savannah's sanitation department will pick up all of the special orange trash bags following the event. Prizes for participants who submit photos of their orange bags on Facebook. Info: https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Savannah/SavannahPlogging and www.savannahdba.com

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ROLLER DERBY

Savannah Derby Devils roller derby team: Info: www.savannahderby.com.

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RUGBY

Savannah Youth Rugby Club: For ages 14-19. There is a boys team and girls team. Coaches are Ditori Garrett, language arts teacher at Derenne Middle School, and Jon-Reed Walker, physical education teacher at Jenkins HS. Parents welcome. No experience required. Email: dgeddis1@gmail.com

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RUNNING

Eighth annual Tunnel to Towers Savannah 5K Run/Walk: Sept. 7, 8 a.m., Orleans Square, downtown Savannah. Register: www.t2trun.org. Info: www.facebook.com/T2TSavannah. The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation honors the legacy of FDNY firefighter Sephen Siller, who gave his life in the line of duty on 9/11. Foundation programs include building custom smart homes for catastrophically wounded military veterans. A portion of the proceeds raised in Savannah will help the 200 Club of the Coastal Empire.

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SOCCER

Tormenta FC Academy Summer Training Camps: Multiple locations in Georgia and South Carolina. Registration: https://www.tormentafc.com/summercamps. Info: Brad Nein at bnein@tormentafc.com, 912-257-3989. Savannah camp June 24-28, Islands Branch YMCA. Boys and girls ages 3-14, 9 a.m.-noon, half day $125 (includes training top). Ages 6-14, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $250 (includes training top and ball). Effingham camp July 8-12, Sandhill Complex. Boys and girls ages 3-14, 9 a.m.-noon, $125 (includes training top). Tom Melville camp July 15-19, Jennifer Ross Soccer Complex turf field Academy-level boys and girls. Boys and girls ages 7-12, 9 a.m. to noon, $125 (includes training top). Pooler camp July 22-26, Pooler Recreation Center. Boys and girls ages 4-12, 9 a.m.-noon, $90. Boys and girls ages 4-12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $150 (includes training top). Savannah half day camp July 29-Aug. 2. The Landings Athletic Fields. Boys and girls ages 3-14, 9 a.m.-noon, $125 (includes training top). Savannah camp Aug 5-9, Jenkins Athletic Club. Boys and girls ages 3-14, 9 a.m.-noon, $125 (includes training top). Boys and girls 6-14, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $250 (includes training top and ball).

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SUMMER CAMPS

Jenkins Athletic Club: May 20-Aug. 2; Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Cost: $75 per week, includes lunch. Info: Billy Covington 912-713-3501, bcovington@vbjbc.com or billy@jenkinsathleticclub.com

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TENNIS

Savannah Slam Wheelchair Tennis Tournament: Aug. 17-18, Bacon Park. Men's and women's singles and doubles. Tournament participants must be U.S. Tennis Association members. To become a member and sign up for the tournament, go to m.tennislink.usta.com/tournaments. Info: Zambia Bryant 912-844-1175 or kimedra21@yahoo.com. The event is sponsored by Abilities Unlimited, LIFE Inc., and the USTA.

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TUMBLING

Port Wentworth classes: Beginners (ages 3-5), intermediate (5-12), advanced (6-12). Registration fee: Port Wentworth residents $35 a session, $65 for non-residents. Also: one-week tumbling camp during June or July. Info: Tiffany Dennis Lancaster, City of Port Wentworth Leisure Services Director, 912-966-7428, tlancaster@cityofportwentworth.com; www.cityofportwentworth.com.

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YOUTH SPORTS

Christian League of Players: Non-profit organization designed to nurture youth, utilizing sports as a tool to incorporate training for future opportunities spiritually, educationally and physically. Open to all denominations. Team age groups are 8-10, 11-12, 13-17. League play began March 19. Cost: $75 per team. Info: Mary Fletcher, mjfletcher@gmail.com, 912-691-4595 or 912-308-8399, or www.churcomm3.com