The Summer Sports Classic, an obvious fit for our Health and Fitness feature, embodies more than what meets the eye. Yes, it's a competitive event which enables a host of amazing and talented athletes to exhibit their raw talent and passion for sports. However when you look a little closer, what you'll find is the true meaning of this weekend extravaganza - the secret to living is giving! Brilliantly coordinated by Stacey Hayashi, The Summer Sports Classic is really an event that focuses on contribution and building community by combining a love for animals with the love of the game. Coupled with the local non-profit organization, P.A.W.S (Pets are Wonderful Support - San Diego County Inc.), the Summer Sports Classic

blends athleticism and caring to create an entire feel-good weekend.
Here's how it works: from Friday, June 20 to Sunday, June 22nd, the finest athletes in San Diego compete in a tournament of tennis, golf and softball games. Each day is accompanied by a host of after-parties and brunch socials to keep the spirit alive all weekend long. The SCC also offers a variety of other skill levels in each sport to allow others, who may not necessarily be be A-list athletes, the chance to develop their game while enjoy a friendly competition. What's great is that each enrolling participant must either donate an additional $5 or pet product to the supported charity, P.A.W.S. The giving doesn't stop there. The Summer Sports Classic takes it a step further by engaging and encouraging local businesses, bars, celebrity talent and the community to also give back. We'd like to also encourage you to do what you can to get involved in this year's Summer Sports Classic in any way that's right for you. Please visit www.summersportsclassic.com to register online and learn more about the weekend events and schedule of tournaments, brunches and after-parties that promise to entertain and contribute! Here's a glimpse of what's to come:

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

FRIDAY, June 20th

Player Registration and Donation Mixer
Hawthorn's Restaurant Lounge
5pm-9pm

SATURDAY, June 21st

Best of the Best Open C Softball Tournament
Kit Carson Park
8am-8pm

Tennis Matches
Balboa Tennis Club
12pm-6pm

Here TV?s Classic Party
Bourbon Street
8pm

SUNDAY, JUNE 22nd

Golf Tournament
Crossing at Carlsbad
8am-2pm

Sunday Sports Brunch
Hawthorn's Restaurant Lounge
8am-2pm

Tennis Matches
Balboa Tennis Club
12pm-5pm

After Classic After-Party
Urban Mo's
6pm