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For the record

By TIMES STAFF
Published August 19, 2007


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BASEBALL

Umpires needed

The city of Clearwater is seeking umpires for youth and adult games. Compensation is up to $55 per game. Call James Lightfoot at 727 669-1361 ext. 233 or Frank Aceto at (727) 581-2710.

Seminole Heat

The AAU team is looking for 8-under, 12-under and 13-under players. For information, call Bill Vonstetina at 409-4844 or go to www.seminoleheat.com.

East Lake Storm

The 11-under AAU team is looking for players. Players must not turn 12 before May 1, 2008. For information, call Steve Albers at 641-5314.

Gulf Coast Mustangs

The 11-under AAU team will hold tryouts in mid August for the upcoming season. Interested players should call Steve at 410-5931.

Clearwater Thrashers

The 14-under team is seeking players for the fall season. For tryout information, contact Dave Johnson at 515-0255.

Bulls Baseball

The 14-under AAU north Pinellas County team will hold tryouts in mid August for the fall season. For details, call Dave Clement at (727) 804-4486 or e-mail davidcsg@aol.com Players cannot turn 15 before May 1, 2008. Pitching is the main focus.

Tampa Terror

The U-12 team is looking for two players to fill out the roster. For information, call Steve Sharts 542-1940.

Northeast Little League

The league is offering online registration for fall baseball, softball and T-ball. Go to www.northeastll.com.

Gulf Coast Tide

The 14-under team is looking for players. Tryouts are being held at Jack Russell Stadium in Clearwater. Call 510-3991 or 460-5920 for information.

Oldsmar LL

Fall ball registration for baseball and softball will be held Wednesday, Saturday and Aug. 29. For times and information, call 786-9263.

USA Patriots

AAU tryouts will be Friday at 6 p.m. at Patriot Park for the 7- to 8-year-olds. Contact Mike Galinski at (727) 556-3200 or e-mail mgalinski@americaii.com

Largo Little League

The Highland Recreation Center at 400 Highland Ave. NE in Largo will host registration Saturday from noon-4 p.m. Players must bring proof of residency, birth certificate and City of Largo recreation card to registration. The league is seeking volunteers to serve as umpires, managers, coaches and on the Board of Directors. For information call (727) 584-5505.

BASKETBALL

St. Pete Grizzles

The team is holding tryouts and accepting applications for the new 16-and-under team. The team practices at CW Cate Recreation Center, 5801 22nd St. N. For more information, contact Cathy Takdari at (727) 424-5772.

HIGH SCHOOLS

St. Petersburg High

St. Petersburg High School will hold physicals Thursday from 5:15-7:30 p.m. for any student wishing to participate in sports or any other extra curricular activity during the school year. Call 893-1842 ext. 1006 for information.

MISCELLANEOUS

Lacrosse

Summer registration for introductory clinics, leagues and camps for boys and girls in grades 1-12 is now taking place. For information, go to www.tampalacrosse.com.

SOFTBALL

Pinellas Fast Pitch

The girls-only league is looking for players ages 4-16 for the fall season. Registration is every Saturday from 10 a.m.-noon through Sept. 8. Call 507-1509 or go to www.pinellasfastpitch.org.

West Pinellas Krusherz

The 10-under and 12-under teams are looking for players. Contact Ray at 641-3253 for information.

Tampa Mustangs

The 14-under fast-pitch softball team is looking for players. Contact coach Joe Bell at (813) 787-9401 or Manny Santos at (813) 244-1945 or e-mail lilmomustang13@tampabay.rr.com

Largo Little League

Largo Little League will hold registration for its fall instructional season at its second floor concession stand at 600 Lake Ave. on Wednesday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The Highland Recreation Center at 400 Highland Ave. NE in Largo will host registration Saturday from noon-4 p.m. Players must bring proof of residency, birth certificate and City of Largo recreation card to registration. The league is seeking volunteers to serve as umpires, managers, coaches and on the Board of Directors. For information call (727) 584-5505.

USA team

The 14U USA girls fast-pitch team is looking for two players. Please contact Mike Galinski 727 556 3200 or mgalinski@americaii.com

SWIMMING

Clearwater Aquatics

The competitive, year-round swim team is looking for swimmers of all ages and abilities, including masters swimmers. Practices are at the Long Center. Call 791-9542.

SUBMISSIONS

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

[Last modified August 18, 2007, 21:52:14]


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