By On the run

De Anza College track and field standout Kristen Kam has been invited to compete at the Deaf World Games, which start July 20 in Rome, Italy. Kam placed second in the 400 meter hurdles at the state track and field championships. De Anza is trying to help Kam raise money to finance her trip. To find out how to contribute, call De Anza athletic director Al Vacio at (408) 864-8594.

Tee it up

The 12th Annual Second Harvest Food Bank Golf Tournament is scheduled for July 9 at Stanford University Golf Course. The benefit tournament features 18 holes of golf with a shared cart, tee prizes, lunch, a cocktail reception and an awards banquet with a raffle and auction. Players can also compete for prizes in the longest drive, closest-to-pin and hole-in-one contests. Cost is $300 for individual players, $550 to be a corporate sponsor with tee signage. For information or to register, call (408) 694-0040.

‘Back’ on par

Back to Fitness physical therapy clinic in Palo Alto is offering free lectures/demos on golf fitness 7-8 p.m., July 11 and July 25. Back to Fitness is located at 3906 Middlefield Road. Preregistration is requested. To register and for more information, call 494-0991.

Volleyball signups

The United States Youth Volleyball League is registering players through Aug. 15 for an eight-week program that begins Sept. 11 at Houge Park in San Jose.The USYVL is an instructional league that operates in a coed format for boys and girls 8-14, offering every player a chance to learn and play volleyball in a safe, supervised, low-pressure environment. Multiple child discounts and financial aid are offered. For more information or to register, call 1-888-988-7985, or logon to the Web at www.usyvl.org.