Triathlon national champs to be named at CCT 

ST. CROIX - For the first time, the V.I. Triathlon Federation will name national triathlon champions at the Caribbean Classic Triathlon. The Olympic distance race - a 1,500-meter swim, 25-mile bike and 6.2-mile run - will be held Sunday at Buccaneer Hotel. The top male and female finishers, who must also be members of the VITF, will be crowned as individual champions. The race also will count as a points race for the overall V.I. Triathlon Point Series, the winners of which get free entry into the 2010 St. Croix Ironman 70.3. 

The Caribbean Classic Triathlon will also feature a shorter sprint distance race. 

All athletes are asked to preregister at Stamina Sports. For more information, call 719-6749. 

Zero Tolerance basketball league

ST. THOMAS - Anyone interested in entering a team in the Zero Tolerance 9-12 Drug Free Inter-neighborhood Basketball League should contact Boysie Todman at 626-4420 or 777-1229.

Plaskett East Little League registration

ST. CROIX - There will be registration for the Elmo Plaskett East Little League (children ages 5-15) on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at D.C. Canegata Ballpark. Parents must bring a copy of the child's birth certificate along with proof of residency (phone, cable or electric bill). Registration fee is $20 for parents with one child and $15 each for those with two or more children.

For more information, call George Farchette at 773-1728 or 513-9654.

VITA Junior Tennis Tournament

ST. JOHN - The St. John Racquet Club will have a V.I. Tennis Association Junior Tennis Tournament, sponsored by HOVENSA and in honor of Sis Frank, Friday through Sunday at the Cruz Bay tennis courts. The event is for boys and girls ages 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18. Entry fee is $15. For more information, call Patrice Harley at 776-6643.

Scholastic chess tournament

ST. THOMAS - The V.I. Learning Institute will sponsor a Scholastic Chess Tournament for students of all ages Saturday at Lockhart Elementary School. The first of four rounds will begin at 8:45 a.m., and registration will start at 8 a.m. All students who attend both public and private schools in the territory are invited.

For more information, call Sinclair Wilkinson at 514-7054.

Junior tennis clinics

ST. JOHN - Tennis clinics for young people ages 5 to 18 are held every Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the public courts in Cruz Bay. The fee is $5. Call Patrice Harley at 776-6643 for details.

Adult tennis clinics

ST. THOMAS - The St. Thomas Racquet Club is hosting Adult Tennis Clinics through Nov. 17 at the Sub Base tennis courts. Class times are from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Sign-up sheets are at the Sub Base tennis courts. For more information, call Cynthia Sims at 998-4335 or 776-0059, Fenella Cooper at 774-0166, or Joseph Buckhalton at 514-6883.

Beach wrestling basics

ST. THOMAS - Learn the basics of beach wrestling on the first and third Sunday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon at Brewers Bay Beach. No experience is needed and men and women of all ages can participate.

For details, contact Shamsie of the V.I. Wrestling Federation at 715-2969.