Golfing 18 holes, throwing darts, shooting hoops; these aren’t exactly the activities one thinks of when they hear the words “Iron Man Contest”. But for 16 years those same activities, plus a few others, decide the winner of the annual Iron Man Team Contest benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of San Clemente. This year’s contest will be held on September 28 and is sponsored by the Sheckler Foundation.

Every year dozens of contestants take part in a day long sports marathon, in which teams of two will try and rack up as many points as possible in seven events, which include: 18 holes of golf at Shorecliffs Golf Club, lawn bowling, shooting free throws, doubles ping pong, billiards, Frisbee golf and darts.

The day gets started early on the golf course with a best ball, 7 a.m. shotgun start. The caravan will then migrate over to San Luis Rey Park for lawn bowling and most of the other events. The last event of the day will be the dart competition at the San Clemente Elks Lodge.

Those interested in taking part in the Iron Man are encouraged to do so as quickly as possible. Fees are $150 per player or $300 per two-man team. To register, go towww.BeGreatSanClemente.orgfor details. Or, pay in person at the Boys & Girls Club, 1304 Calle Valle, San Clemente, CA. 92674.