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For the record

By Times Wires
Published November 17, 2007


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Basketball

St. Pete Grizzlies

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

City of Clearwater

The city is offering training sessions for girls and boys ages 6-14 on Mondays and Thursdays at the Countryside Rec Center and Tuesdays at the Long Center. For information, call 460-1904.

Bowling

There will be a Classic Bowling Tournament today and Sunday for teams and individuals. The team event will be at Ten Pin Lanes in St. Petersburg, and the singles events will be at Liberty Lanes in Largo. Entry forms may be picked up at either of the lanes or call the Greater St. Petersburg USBC Women's Bowling headquarters at 391-7627.

Miscellaneous

Clearwater Youth Lacrosse

Fall clinic registration is under way through Sunday for boys and girls grades 1-12. For information, go to www.tampalacrosse.com.

High School Hockey

Any players attending Dunedin, Tarpon Springs or Countryside high schools are eligible for a club hockey team. Call Paula at 787-1700.e_SClBRunning

Schedule

Sunday, 7:45 a.m. The X Country Marathon, Half and 5K. Alafia State Park, Lithia. Call (813) 232-5200.

Thursday, 7:30 a.m. 29th Times Turkey Trot 5K, 10K and mile. Clearwater High School area, held by the West Florida Y Runners Club. Mile at 8:30, and 10K at 8:45. Further details or to register, visit www.tampabay.com/turkeytrot.

Nov. 24, 8 a.m. Run Thru the Jungle 5K. Philippe Park, Safety Harbor. Call (813) 874-7223.

Dec. 1, 8:30 a.m. Run With the Stars 5K, Fort DeSoto Park, St. Petersburg. Call 582-6301.

Dec. 2, 7 a.m. Brandon Half Marathon and 5K. Call (813) 684-0224.

Dec. 5, 8 a.m. Arthritis Jingle Bell 5K. Fred Howard Park, Tarpon Springs. Call 1-800-850-9455.

Dec. 8, 8:30 a.m. Safety Harbor 5K. Call 642-3929.

Dec. 9. Gulf Beaches Halfathon, 13.1 miles from Madeira Beach to Largo's Taylor Park. Register at www.floridahalf.com or call 347-4440.

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. For information, call 791-9542.

Submissions

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

[Last modified November 16, 2007, 22:07:10]


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