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Getting a kick out of soccer

By Wire services
Published August 23, 2006

Want to get your kid kicking? In addition to the Seminole Shooting Stars, there are many other soccer programs in the area. Here are a few:

- 4FITKIDS offers youth soccer and flag football. The league focuses on equal playing time, healthy living and character development. Soccer registration ends Thursday. Cost is $79. If you miss it, you can pay an extra fee to register late through Sept. 1. Information: www.fourfitkids.com or 727 637-6838.

- Azalea Eagles Soccer seeks players for under 12 girls and under 15 boys on competitive teams. Call (727) 345-7344 (girls) or (727) 384-6288 (boys).

- The Pinellas Raiders still have a few openings for players in the following age groups: 9 boys and girls, 13 boys, 14 girls, and 16 girls and 18 boys. Call Larry Ferrol at (727) 251-2036 or e-mail dlferrol@aol.com.

- Southside Youth Soccer league is holding a walk-in registration today from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the Enoch Davis Center and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Blessed Trinity Church. Or register online at www.southsidesoccer.net/.

- Largo United is holding registration for its recreational league for players 4-18. Dates for registration are Aug. 26 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and Sept. 6-7 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Largo Soccer Complex at 1779 Belcher Road. Call 393-5182.

- Madeira Beach Soccer registration for children ages 5-12 will be held at the Madeira Beach Recreation Center on Saturday from 10 a.m.-noon. Call Steve Jurczik at 392-0665.

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