Recreation calendar

EQUESTRIAN

Faith Equestrian Therapeutic Center, Inc: FETC — a non-profit organization in Guyton led by a retired police officer which provides therapeutic equine activities for children with disabilities who live in Bryan, Bulloch, Chatham, Effingham and Screven counties — is accepting summer camp applications. Camps run June 1 through July.

“We have safety protocols in place,” said Bonnie Rachel, FETC’s founder and executive director said. The center will have week-long camps for able-bodied children and for children with disabilities. FETC serves children with a wide range of disabilities including Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, spina bifida, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, and vision and hearing impairment.

The center has been hit especially hard in recent months due to closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and is safely opening up and adhering to guidelines.

In August, “the therapeutic riding will start up again if we still have a green light to operate and are financially able to continue,” Rachel said. The center needs the summer camps and donations in order to keep providing these services.

Info: www.faithetc.org or email Bonnie Rachael at bonnierachael1293@gmail.com

GOLF

Savannah City Amateur men's and women's championships: Sept. 26-27, Bacon Park Golf Course on the Donald Ross course. The Savannah City Junior Amateur championship is scheduled for June 29-30 on the Donald Ross course. Info: Entry forms, contact the Bacon Park pro shop 912-354-2625.

SOCCER

Savannah United tryouts: For fall competitive teams. Open and state-mandated tryouts are conducted each year for all of the Select programs (Academy, Classic, Athena and National League).

All tryouts are at Jennifer Ross Soccer Complex and cost $40 per player.

Tryout schedule: Players born between 2012-13 (8U & 9U) will be emailed directly

Rising 10-U to 13-U girls (born between 2008 and 2011), June 17-18, 5-6:30 p.m.

Rising 10-U to 13-U boys (born between 2008 and 2011), June 17-18, 7-8:30 p.m.

Rising 14-U to 19-U girls (born between 2002 and 2007), June 15-16, 5-6:30 p.m.

Rising 14-U to 19-U boys (born between 2002 and 2007), June 15-16, 7-8:30 p.m.

Info: www.savannahunited.com.

Savannah United summer soccer camps: Multiple camps in June and July, designed for players of all skill levels, and ages from toddlers to teens. Registration is open to Under-8 through U-14 (born between 2004-11) boys and girls. The coaching staff includes regional and national collegiate coaches. Half-day and full day camp options are available. Costs and locations vary. Info: savannahunited.com. For info on Coerver Skills Camp on June 15-19, go to www.coerverga.com.

YOUTH SPORTS

Effingham County Recreation and Sports Management registration for summer/fall sports: Baseball and softball registration May 25-June 7, ages 3-12 for boys and girls. Control date Sept. 1, 2020. Can register to play in your area. Rec area (CEM & 119) and Sandhill area except for boys and girls, ages 11-12, then teams will be countywide. Above leagues will have shared league with Rincon Recreation Department. Soccer, football and cheerleading registration will be July 1 through Aug. 6. Control date Sept. 1, 2020. Football ages 5-12, cheerleaders ages 5-11 and soccer ages 2.5-14 (must be 2.5 prior to Sept. 1, 2020). Registration fee $ 70 for baseball, softball, soccer and football Cheerleading fee $40 for those with uniforms, and $90 for those needing uniforms. Football deposit fee $80 (refundable when equipment is returned). Register at www.effinghamrec.org or visit the office at 808 Hwy 119, Springfield, 31329, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: recreation@effinghamcounty.org.

Rincon Recreation Department: Baseball/softball registrations May 26-June 5, ages 5-12, both boys and girls. Soccer, football and cheerleading registrations will be July 13-Aug. 2. Soccer ages 4-12. Cheerleading ages 5-10. Football ages 5-12. Cost: $70 for one child $130 for two children and $180 for three or more. Football has an extra $75 equipment deposit which is refundable. Age control date for all sports is Sept. 1, 2020. Register online at Rinconrec.com. Information: Rincon Recreation Department 912-826-0238 or email cvincent@cityofrincon.com, cbettinger@cityofrincon.com, mosborne@cityofrincon.com, or apitts@cityofrincon.com.