Local tennis players on national team

NORTH VALLEY – Five North Valley adult tennis players were part of a USTA League team that played for the Adult National Championship last weekend in Tucson.

John Ryan, Christopher Reichow and Richard Berton of Anthem, Cave Creek’s Wesley Davis, and Kevin Gonzalez of Carefree were part of the 12‑member team from the Phoenix area that played in the national tournament at the Doubletree Hotel Tucson at Park Reid.

The Phoenix team went 1‑2 in pool play, winning five of 15 matches. It did not advance to the semifinals.

Hall of Famers to appear at Jenkins golf benefit

ANTHEM – The Fergie  Jenkins Charity Classic golf  tournament is set for Oct. 15‑16 at the Anthem Country Club. Jenkins, a former Major League All‑Star pitcher, is one of many former pro athletes players who are expected to attend the event, which will benefit a number of charities.

Reggie Jackson, Meadowlark Lemon and Bob Gibson are among the former athletes who will be available to meet and greet. The event costs $24 and is limited to the first 250.

Call Larry Evans at (623) 551‑3764.

Final day set for DFAC signups

NORTH VALLEY – The final day of registration for the Winter 2007 season at the Desert Foothills Athletic Club is set for 7‑8:30 p.m. Oct. 11 at Black Mountain Elementary School. Leagues will be et up for boys and girls currently in grades 1‑8. Practices are expected to begin in December with games starting the week of Jan. 6. For information, visit www.dfacsports.com.

Spur Cross hikes planned

CAVE CREEK – The Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area has a series of hikes planned for the remainder of October. A moderate‑level, ranger‑guided Bird Identification Walk is slated for 8 a.m. Oct. 11, while a 2.5‑mile moderate walk is slated for 8 a.m. Oct. 13. Other highlights for the month include a Sunrise Hike (6 a.m. on Oct. 14), a Rocks and Streams Walk (9 a.m. Oct. 19) and a Nature Walk (8 a.m. Oct. 21).

Hikes are $3 per person for those without a Spur Cross pass. Reservations are not required for the group hikes. For information, call Interpretive Ranger Kevin Smith at (480) 488‑6623.

Boulders adds golf program for women

NORTH SCOTTSDALE – The Boulders Resort has introduced a new golf program designed specifically for women. The new Ladies First program is limited to four women per session and combines three days of instruction and social activities.

The Ladies First program begins each Friday evening on the driving range and includes short‑game instruction.