Players 18 and older are being sought for a new league in St.Petersburg. All levels of experience are welcome. Games are to be played under major league rules at the Devil Rays spring training complex. For information, contact the Pinellas National Adult Baseball Association, (727) 8436 or on-line at http://www.pinellasnaba.com.

Boating

Safety classes

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary offers a continuous safety class Tuesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Call Wilmer Kleinsteuber, 898-8774.

Cycling

Clearwater rides

Friday morning rides leave at 8 a.m. from Chainwheel Drive, 1770 Drew St. For information, call Tony, (813) 441-2444.

The Bike/Brunch Bunch has a fun ride (10-15 mph) every Saturday to various restaurants near the Pinellas Trail. Leaves from the Clearwater Library, 100 N Osceola Ave. at 9:30 a.m. For information, call Barry Behrle, 736-3363.

St. Petersburg rides

Rides of 25 miles for fitness riders and triathletes leave from North Shore Pool at 8:30 a.m. each Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Speeds vary from 18-28 mph. Helmets are required. Call (727) 582-1910 for information.

The St. Petersburg Bicycle Club has Sunday rides of 35-55 miles for fitness riders, racers and triathletes. They begin at 8:30 a.m. at the main library, Ninth Avenue N and 37th Street. Speeds vary. Helmets are required. Call (727) 582-1910 for information.

BMX racing

BMX races for riders of all ages and skill levels are conducted every Saturday at 8 p.m. at Walter Fuller Park, 7751 26th Ave. N in St. Petersburg. Practice and classes for various skill levels are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. For more information, call the track, 345-2135, or Tim Mays, 413-0190.

Golf

Schedule

Sundays -- Countryside Executive Open Scrambles. Four-person teams grouped by handicap. Sign up by calling the pro shop, 796-1555.

Dec.2, 12:30 p.m. -- The Countryside Diamond Club, the baseball booster club at Countryside High School, will have a four-person scramble at the Chi Chi Rodriguez course in Clearwater. The fee of $75 includes dinner and prizes. For more information, call Paul Barry, (813) 230-9516, or Steve Buckles, (813) 855-3622.

Dec.20-21 -- The Florida SCJGT will have a Christmas tournament at Chi Chi's starting at 8 a.m. Call 742-7307 for details.

Traveler's club

The American Lung Association Traveler's Golf Club is open for membership. The league travels twice a month to a variety of courses in the Tampa Bay area. Prices average $30 to $40 per person during the winter season. The league primarily is focused on fun events rather than serious competition. The club offers a couples division. Call Sandy Alexander, (727) 547-6997, for more information or e-mail travelersgolfclub@yahoo.com.

Safety Harbor programs

Safety Harbor Leisure Services offers a fitness program for senior golfers from 9-10 a.m. Wednesdays. Call 724-1530 for fees and other information.

Safety Harbor offers an instruction class for beginner and advanced women players at 9 a.m. Saturdays. Call 724-1545 for fees and other information.

Lessons

The Dunedin Recreation Division offers youth lessons by certified professionals at St. Andrews Links. Sessions consist of four lessons from 5-6 p.m. Wednesdays. Fees are $30 with a recreation card, $45 for others. Call 738-1902.

Dunedin offers adult lessons at St. Andrews Links consisting of six sessions from 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call 738-1902 for fees and to register.

Palm Harbor Community School has a five-week class for beginners on Thursdays from 7-9 p.m. The cost is $20. For more information, call Gail Ware, 669-1140.

Safety Harbor offers monthly lessons on Saturdays at North City Park for women (9 a.m.) and for juniors (10:15-11:15). Fees are $36 for Safety Harbor residents and recreation card holders, $54 for non-residents. Joe Houston instructs. Call the Rigsby Center, 724-1545, for information.

Schedule

Thursday, 7:30 a.m. -- Times Turkey Trot 10K, 5K and mile. Clearwater High School. Call Skip Rogers, 442-5838.

Dec. 2, 8 a.m. -- Hidden River 5 and 10K. Tampa's Hidden River Complex. Call the USF Track Office, 813-974-4667.

Dec. 3, 7 a.m. -- Brandon Half-Marathon and 5K. Call 813-874-7223.

Dec. 10, 6:30 a.m. -- Hop Tampa Bay Marathon and 8K. From Tampa's Ice Palace. Call 1-813-229-RUNN.

Dec. 13, 7 p.m. -- Boley's Jingle Bell Run, 3 miles from St. Petersburg's Pier. Call Gary McMath, 821-4819.

Dec. 16, 8 a.m. -- Lansbrook 5 and 10K. East Lake area. Call Roger Jacobs, 772-9622.

Dec. 17, 8 a.m. -- Say No to Drugs Holiday Classic 5 and 10K, Coachman Park, Clearwater. Call Chris Alexander, 446-3516.

Dec. 23, 7 a.m. -- Jingle Bell Run 5K. From Tampa's Interbay YMCA, Himes Ave. Call the Athletic Shoe Factory, 813-831-1130.

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