The Silicon Valley Recreational swimming program is open to grade-school age children who can swim 15 to 25 yards, breathe to the side and float on their backs.

Swimmers will learn the four Olympic strokes in 30-minute practice sessions two to four times a week at the Gunderson High School Aquatics Center in San Jose. For more information, call 408.227.5884 or email sjaoffice@aol.com to
sign-up.

Bronco golf

The annual Santa Clara University Bronco Baseball Golf Tournament returns to the Cinnabar Hills Golf Club on Oct. 22. The shotgun start for the best ball scramble tournament is at 12:30 p.m., and the proceeds benefit the SCU baseball team, coached by Mark O'Brien.

The tourney entry fee of $225 before Oct. 6 and $240 after Oct. 6 ($65 for dinner only) includes green fees, a golf cart, a foursome photograph, range balls, tee prizes, lunch and dinner. Registration begins at 10 a.m. on the day of the tournament and the dinner is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. following no host cocktails at 5:30 p.m.

For more information, contact Mike Oakland at 408.554.4882 (JMOakland@scu.edu) or Mike Zirelli at 408.554.5267 (Mzirelli@scu.edu).

Gard golf tourney

The fourth annual Michael A. Gard Memorial Golf Tournament will be held Sept. 16 at the Cinnabar Hills Golf Club. The cost of $175 includes green fees, a cart, balls, lunch, dinner a polo shirt and a chance to win $25,000 for a hole-in-one. Proceeds from the tourney will aid those who cannot afford cancer screening.

Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. on the day of the tournament. For more information, call Jason Gard at 408.997.2238 or visit the website at magfoundation.com.

Vintage baseball

A new vintage baseball league for players aged 18­55 is being formed. Teams will play with the rules, equipment and uniforms of 1886. Games are not planned to be competitive, but will be designed for people who want to learn about the history of baseball. For more information, call Corey Gazay, the vice president of Bay Area Vintage baseball, at 408.378.1872 or visit the website eteamz.com/BAVBB.

U9 boys team

The West Valley Thunderbolts, a competitive Class 3 boys Under 9 soccer team, seeks players looking to take the next step from recreational soccer. Training will focus on individual player development and team technical skills. For tryout information call 408.866.9030 or e-mail eskoff421@yahoo.com.

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