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Digest

For the record

By TIMES STAFF
Published January 6, 2007


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The U-16 team will be holding tryouts for its 2007 college showcase season on Jan. 21 and 28 at 1 p.m. at the Youth Park fields in Pinellas Park. For information, call coach Rob Smith at 638-7086 or Steve Fisher at 813 334-5983.

Northwest Dizzy Dean

The youth baseball league is holding registration during the following dates: Jan. 10 from 6-8 p.m., Jan. 13 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Jan. 18 from 6-8 p.m. and Jan. 20 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Signups are at the Northwest Youth Baseball and Softball complex. Call 345-1902 for information.

Southwest Little League

Online registration for the spring season is now available. Go to www.eteamz.active.com/fswll for information. Walk up registration is Jan. 13 and 20 at Egan Field from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 864-2091.

Tampa Panthers

The 13-under team is conducting tryouts in Clearwater on Jan. 13. Call Frank Henderson at 813-690-1938.

Bradenton Bombers

The 14-under AAU team is looking for players for the spring season. Practices and games are held at Buffalo Creek Park in south Bradenton. Call Mike Vincent at (941) 920-3231.

Baypoint Little League

In-person registration will be held Mon., Jan. 15 and Wed. Jan. 17 from 6-8 p.m., Saturdays Jan. 20 and 27 from 10 a.m.-noon and Thursday, Jan. 25 from 6-8 p.m at the Baypoint complex. On-line registration is www.eteamz.com/baypoint/. For information, call 866-2500.

City of Largo

The recreation department is accepting registration for adult co-ed volleyball, teen and adult flag football, softball, men's and women's basketball and kid's track ages 5-18. Call 518-3092 for information.

Cheerleading

The Countryside Junior Cougars are looking for participants of all ages for the winter competition team. Call Mary Simmons at 808-7022 or go to www.misssims2@aol.com.

The Lady Bombers 14-under team is looking for two utility players to fill their roster. Tryouts are held every Tuesday in January. If interested, call Tom Allen at 423-3443.

St. Pete Beach Sharks

The 12-under fast-pitch travel team is looking for players for the spring season.. Contact Keith Overton at (727) 432-3428 or keithoverton@twresort.com.

Baypoint Little League

In-person registration will be held Mon., Jan. 15 and Wed. Jan. 17 from 6-8 p.m., Saturdays Jan. 20 and 27 from 10 a.m.-noon and Thursday, Jan. 25 from 6-8 p.m at the Baypoint complex. On-line registration is www.eteamz.com/baypoint/. For information, call 866-2500.

Announcements should be mailed to Times Sports, P.O. Box 1121, St. Petersburg, FL 33731-1121.

[Last modified January 6, 2007, 07:23:46]


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