FOR THE RECORD

By Times Staff Writer
Published December 5, 2007

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Baseball

St. Pete Hurricanes

The 9 and under elite AAU team is looking for players. If interested contact coach Rick Busch at 347-1067 or 744-4475.

Basketball

City of Madeira Beach

The city is offering a basketball league for kids in grades 3-5 and 6-8 starting in January. Registration dates are Saturday and Dec. 15 from noon-2 p.m. at the Madeira Beach Recreation Center. For information, call 392-0665.

Oldsmar Little League

The league is having open registration at the park Dec. 12 from 6-9 p.m. and Dec. 15 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Registration is also on-line at www.oldsmarll.com. Call 786-9263 for information.

Bowling

Senior Classic Tournament

The event is open to all senior bowlers 50 and older on Saturday-Sunday at Seminole Lanes (8668 Park Blvd.). The tournament is for teams, doubles and singles. Call 392-2271 for information.

Running

Schedule

Dec. 5, 8 a.m. Arthritis Jingle Bell 5K. Fred Howard Park, Tarpon Springs. Call (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.

Softball

USA Patriots

The AAU boys under-8 team will hold tryouts on Friday at Patriot Park. Those interested should call Mike Galinski at 556-3200.

Oldsmar Little League

The league is having open registration at the park on Dec. 12 from 6-9 p.m. and Dec. 15 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Registration is also on-line at www.oldsmarll.com. Call 786-9263 for information.

Tarpon Springs Spongers

The team is holding a fundraising car show Saturday at Knappy's Auto Center in Holiday. There is a $20 donation for each registered car, with proceeds going to the softball program. For information, call 409-1523.