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Sports

Around & about

By Times Staff
Published June 14, 2006


SOCCER

-- The Brooksville United Soccer Association HYL will hold tryouts for its competitive division at Ernie Weve Park Soccer Fields No. 12 and No. 13. on the following dates: June 17 - U-9 through U-14, 9 a.m. to noon; U-15 through U-19, 1-4 p.m.; June 24 - U-15 through U-19, 9 a.m. to noon; U-9 through U-14, 1-4 p.m. Players must bring water, cleats and shin guards, as well as birth certificates. For more information, contact Frank at 346-4098.

BASKETBALL

-- Hernando Christian will host a camp for both boys and girls July 13-19 in the school gym. The camp, run by Bill Brooks, will feature daily league games, skills tests, and a 3-on-3 tournament, all separated by age groups. The cost for the week is $75. Drinks will be provided daily. The camp runs from 12-4 p.m. the first two days and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the last three. Checks can be made payable to Coach Bill Brooks, 8487 Spring Hill Dr., Spring Hill, FL 34608. For more information, contact Brooks at 686-2356.

-- Nature Coast Tech is hosting a camp for girls June 19-22 at the school. The camp is open to those entering Grades 4-8 this fall. The cost is $50 and includes T-shirts, prizes and awards. The camp is geared toward fundamental skills. Applications can be picked up at the school or by e-mail at montgomeryj@hcsb.k12.fl.us.

FOOTBALL 

NCT will host the inaugural Nature Coast Youth Football Camp, featuring Olympian John Capel, for kids 5-14. The camp will be held June 29 through July 1 from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m the first two days and and 9 a.m.-noon the final day. The cost is $6. This camp is designed to focus on the fundamentals and basics of the game. Participants also will receive instruction on strength and speed training. Contact Nature Coast coach Jamie Joyner at 797-7088, ext. 249, or joynerj@ hcsb.k12.fl.us.

[Last modified June 14, 2006, 06:57:57]


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