About 1,000 athletes are expected to participate in the National Christian Homeschool Fall Sports Championships Oct. 28-30 in Springfield.

Soccer, volleyball and cross country events are scheduled along with a tip-off basketball tournament.

Events are from 2-10 p.m. Oct. 28, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Oct. 29 and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 30 at a variety of venues. All are free and open to the public.

For more information, visit www.nchclive.com or call Tim Flatt at 405-831-0394 or Kurt Talbott at 417-880-4875.