Area calendar 8/9

Baseball

* Jackson Fall Instructional League: The Jackson Fall Instructional League, for players ages 10 through 18, begins the week of Aug. 17 and runs for 10 weeks at Jackson's Legion Field. Times are 6 to 8:15 p.m. Ages 16 through 18 will meet each Monday and Wednesday for 20 total sessions at a cost of $325, which includes free admission to the college showcase. Ages 13 through 15 will meet each Tuesday for 10 total sessions at a cost of $125. Ages 10 through 12 will meet each Thursday for 10 total sessions at a cost of $125. Info: Mark Lewis, 979-0286 or 334-9789, or lewman44@hotmail.com.

* Fall registration: The Jackson boys baseball league, for players ages 8 to 18, will hold fall registration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 16 at West Park Mall. Forms also can be found at www.jblbaseball.org. Forms must be postmarked by Aug. 20.

Golf

* Parent-child tournament: Perryville Country Club will host a parent-child tournament Aug. 16. The 18-hole, two-person scramble will begin at 11 a.m. Partners must be related. Cost: $10 per person for members, $15 for nonmembers. Deadline: Saturday. Info or to register: 547-8036.

Tennis

* Social doubles: Doubles players are invited to play socially Saturday mornings at the Southeast Missouri State University tennis facility. Play begins at 8 a.m. There is no cost and players of all abilities are invited.

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Triathlon

* Trail of Tears triathlon: The Trail of Tears triathlon is scheduled for Sept. 12 at Trail of Tears State Park. The course consists of a half-mile swim, 15-mile bike ride and 4-mile run. The race begins at 9 a.m. Cost: $35 for individuals and $40 for teams before Sept. 1; $45 for individuals and $50 for teams after Sept. 1. Non-USAT members must buy a one-day membership for $10. Info or to register: active.com.