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Former Phillie Garry Maddox hosts his eighth annual Barbecue Challenge from 4 to 7 p.m. August 8 at Citizens Bank Park, One Citizens Bank Way. Contestants can enter in the Restaurant/Caterer Division or the Pit Masters Division. Categories include chicken, ribs and a chef’s choice. . Visitors can enjoy family-friendly entertainment and sample barbecue and other foods prepared by participating restaurants. Sampling tickets are available for purchase in the contest location on August 8 (3 for $10) and can be redeemed at participating stands while supplies last. All proceeds benefit the Youth Golf & Academics Program, an academic enrichment program founded by Maddox to support children in grades kindergarten through eighth-grade who reside in troubled city neighborhoods. Visit www.garrybbqchallenge.org, or call 856-756-0222.
GOLF CAMP
The Philadelphia Department of Recreation is holding a golf camp at the Cobbs Creek Golf Club, 72nd St. and Lansdowne Ave., for boys and girls ages 11 to 15 August 3 to 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The $60 fee includes instruction, T-shirt and eligibility for door prizes. Necessary equipment is provided for campers. Call 215-683-3686.
Men age 38 and older are needed to represent South Philly at a Sunday morning hardball league. Games are played at Sabres Field, Seventh Street and Packer Avenue. Call Tino Zamorano, 215-989-9194.
SEYAA FALL OUTDOOR SOCCER
SEYAA soccer is accepting registrations for its fall outdoor soccer program 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays and noon to 2 p.m. Saturdays at the SEYAA sports complex, Seventh and Bigler streets. Divisions are coed and for ages 4 to 6; 7 to 8; 9 to 10; 11 to 13; and 14 to 17. Visit www.seyaa.com or call 215-463-8802.
SIGMA SHARKS
The Sigma Sharks football and cheerleading program is holding registration for ages 6 to 13, 6:30 to 8 p.m. July 7 at Chew Playground, 19th and Ellsworth Streets, and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 18, 11 at Modell’s Sporting Goods, 24th Street and Passyunk Avenue. The cost for football is $50 and $30 for cheerleading. New participants must bring a copy of birth certificate. Contact David Smith for Football, 267-918-4668, and Kia Ireland for cheerleading, 267-253-6995.
SOUTH PHILLY HURRICANES
The Hurricane Youth Athletic Association is looking for coaches for the upcoming season. Call coach Tee Bennett, 215-439-7653.
SOUTH PHILLY SPARTANS
The South Philly Spartans semi-pro football team is seeking players at least 18 years old. Call 267-239-3310.
