Around and about

By JOHN C. COTEY and IZZY GOULD
Published August 19, 2007

Golf

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Holiday Post 10167 will sponsor a charity golf tournament 1 p.m. Sept. 30 at the Magnolia Valley Golf Club in New Port Richey with proceeds divided between the Coalition to Salute America's Heroes and the Wounded Warrior Project. Registration begins at noon. Teams and individuals are welcome. A $46 donation per golfer includes greens fees, cart and a buffet dinner at VFW Holiday Post 10167. A cash prize of $1,000 will be awarded for first-, second- and third-place winners, closest to the pins, straight drive and putting contests. There will be a 50/50 raffle and a raffle for donated prizes. Please contact Bob Farrell at 727 481-3446 for more information.

- All active-duty military personnel can play 2-for-1 for $99 after noon through Sept. 30 at Lake Jovita Golf and Country Club. The special rate includes 18 holes of golf, cart and use of practice facilities. Tee times can be reserved up to two days in advance. For more information, call (352) 588-9200.

Soccer

Hudson youth soccer is looking for players for its U14, U15 and U18 girls competitive teams. Those interested should call Chris Swezey at (727) 919-0172 or Bill Walker at (727) 505-8423. The cost for the teams is $175.

- A competitive region champions team is forming for girls 18 and under. Hudson Cobras coach Chris Swezey is piecing together a team that will compete in four major tournaments per season. The cost is $175 and includes full uniform and training. Call Swezey at (727) 856-8383.

Football

I9 Sports is accepting registrations for fall youth flag football leagues in Pasco County until Friday. Leagues begin play Sept. 15. Games in West Pasco are played Saturday mornings. Games in East Pasco are Sunday afternoons. The program is for boys and girls of all skill levels, ages 5-12. Call (727) 869-7178 or visit www.i9sports.com.

Bowling

Lane Glo North has openings for its fall Sonic Monday Nite Classic Handicap League, which is offering $100,000 in prize money, based on 40 teams. Call Pete Graffagnino at Lane Glo North at (727) 848-2566 or check out www.laneglobowling.com.

Cheerleading

I9 Sports is accepting registrations for fall flag football cheerleading for girls 5-12 in West Pasco until Friday. Leagues begin play Sept. 15. Games are played Saturday mornings. Call (727) 869-7178 or visit www.i9sports.com.

Baseball

The West Florida Young Guns club is looking for players. The team is for children 13 and under. Players cannot be 14 before May 1, 2008. This is an AAU team. Contact Jim at (727) 919-0410 or Chris at (727) 919-8954.

Swimming

A masters swim program is offered year-round at the New Port Richey Pool. The team is coached by champion swimmer Casey Claflin. This program is for adults 18 and older. Practices are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6-7:30 a.m. Contact Claflin at (813) 323-1835 or the New Port Richey Pool at (727) 841-4560, ext. 236.

- TBAY of New Port Richey is a branch of Tampa Bay Aquatics Team Organization coached by former River Ridge state champion Kevin Rumble. Anyone interested must be able to swim a 100-yard individual medley. Practices are Monday-Friday from 4-6 p.m. Call (727) 841-4560, ext. 236.

E-mail upcoming events to cotey@sptimes.com or igould@sptimes.com.

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