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By Times staff writers

© St. Petersburg Times, published July 19, 2002


Basketball

Basketball

Pasco coach Poncho Broner is hosting an end of summer basketball and barbecue gathering at Pasco High's gymnasium from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday.

The consolation and championship games from the Dade City Pee-wee league will be played at 4 and 5. An alumni game will be played at 6, pitting the current Pasco varsity team against a team of former Pirate greats.

The games are free and a concession stand will offer hamburgers and hot dogs, with all proceeds benefitting the Pasco basketball program.

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An adult recreation league will be held at the Pasco Parks and Recreation Complex for players age 30-and-over. Games are 5:30 to 9 p.m. Mondays at the Holiday Recreation Complex. For information, call (727) 934-4198 or (727) 942-7439.

Football

The Wesley Chapel Summer Football Tough Guy Camp is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 27 at Wildcat Stadium for youth age 5-12. The fee is $35. The camp includes conditioning and technique instruction as well as individual and team competitions. For information, call (727) 845-4678 or (727) 514-6901.

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The NFL Punt, Pass and Kick competition will be at the Holiday Recreation Complex at 10 a.m. Aug. 24. Participation is free for youth age 8-15. For information, call (727) 934-4198 or (727) 942-7493.

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The Zephyrhills Police Athletic League needs adult coaches to assist with football and cheerleading programs. For information, contact athletic director Roger Wilcox at (813) 294-8731 or cheerleading coordinator Michelle Doty at (813) 783-7541.

Volleyball

The Hudson camp will be held July 30-Aug. 2 at the school's gym. The schedule will be: practice skills from 9 a.m. to noon, a 30-minute lunch break then games from 1 to 3 p.m. The fee is $70 per player and includes a T-shirt.

The camp is open to youth age 10-18 who must register by July 30.

For information, contact Hudson coach Linda McQuade at (7272) 774-4238.

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The Land O'Lakes Recreation Complex will hold free open gyms 4 to 9 p.m. Thursdays for players age 16-and-over. For information, call (813) 929-1220.

Golf

Meadow Oaks Junior camp dates are Monday and July 29 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. for students age 8-17. The daily fee is $9. The camp will address the basics, the full swing, the short game, rules and etiquette. Clubs are available. For information, call the Meadow Oaks pro shop at (727) 856-2878.

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The Land O'Lakes Football and Basketball tournament is Aug. 25 at Plantation Palms in Land O'Lakes. Cost is $65 per player with a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. For information, call John Benedetto at (813) 962-3364 or Dave Puhalski at (813) 961-8720.

Running

The Land O'Lakes Athletic Club is hosting an all-comers track and cross-country meet Aug. 10 at Gator Stadium. For information, contact Kris Keppel at (813) 996-2824.

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The Suncoast Striders Running and Walking Club has been formed at the James P. Gills YMCA. Sessions are 7 a.m. Saturdays. For information, call (727) 375-9622.

Weightlifting

The East Pasco YMCA has a youth club available for those age 13-18. The club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays until July 30. Morning sessions are 10 to 11 a.m. and evening sessions are 7 to 8 p.m. The club is free for YMCA members and $32 for nonmembers. For information, call (813) 780-9622.

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