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Roller Hockey

A roller hockey tournament is slated for Sept. 20-21 at the Roosevelt Rink in San Jose for players in the pee wee (14-under) and bantam (17-under) divisions. There will be six teams in each division, and the cost is $150 per team. The registration deadline is Sept. 15. For information, call 277-5556 or 286-0195.

Fencing Classes

The San Jose Fencing Center, 110 Stockton Ave., provides instruction in foil and sabre weapons for children and adults. All equipment is provided. For more information, call 298-8230.

Maltbie Classic

The annual Roger Maltbie Classic golf tournament returns to San Jose Country Club on Sept. 5. The entry fee is $180, and proceeds benefit the golf programs at local high schools and at San Jose City College.

The tournament is named for the former PGA star who grew up in San Jose and starred as a prep golfer for James Lick, playing at that same San Jose Country Club.

For more information, call Kristine at 258-4901.

'49er Special'

Going to a San Francisco 49ers game? Well, why not leave the car at home? The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority is making that possible by providing direct bus service to all home games.

Buses will depart the Capitol Light Rail Station in San Jose at 10:05 a.m.; Kmart on Fruitdale in San Jose at 10:25 a.m.; Stevens Creek and Finch (Tandem) in Cupertino at 10:40 a.m.; and VTA/River Oaks in San Jose at 10:50 a.m. for 1 p.m. games (departure times are 3:05 p.m., 3:25 p.m., 3:40 p.m., and 3:50 p.m., respectively, for 6 p.m. games).

The fare is $13 for a round-trip ticket ($6.50 one way), and a season pass can be purchased in advance for $80. For information, call 321-2300.

Flag Football

Third and Long Sports will host the Red Zone II four-on-four flag football tournament on Sept. 13 at Independence High School in San Jose.

The entry fee is $100 per team, and all teams are guaranteed a minimum of two games. All participants receive a tourney T-shirt, and prizes will be awarded to the winning teams.

The registration deadline is Sept. 5. For more information, call 244-3131.

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