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Wesley Chapel to host Region C soccer matches

By MIKE CAMUNAS, Times Staf Writer
Published January 25, 2008

Wesley Chapel Athletic Association and the Wesley Chapel Soccer Club will host the Florida Youth Soccer Association's Region C Soccer Tournament at the Wesley Chapel District Park through February and the beginning of March. Region C's boundaries are from the north Hernando County to east Polk County and south Collier County. The event will bring more than 200 teams over three weekends: Feb. 9-10, U10 and U11 Round 1; Feb. 23-24, U10 and U11 Round 2; March 8-9, U10 and U11 quarterfinals.

"The economic impact to Wesley Chapel, Pasco County and the New Tampa area will be tremendous," Wesley Chapel U11 Flames coach Paul Moore said. "Obviously we're very excited to be hosting this part of the tournament."

For more information, log onto www.wesleychapelsoccer.com or www.wcaafla.org

Football: West Pasco Prowlers Youth Football & Cheer registration for its seventh season will be from10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Feb. 2 at the New Port Richey Rec Center at 6630 Van Buren St. Boys and girls ages 5-15 are welcome, while flag and tackle football are based on Pop Warner age/weight divisions. Also offered is a Challenger League for special-needs children ages 5-15. Teams practice at the Holiday Rec Center. For more information or online registration, go to www.westpascoprowlers.com or call 727 862-9099.

More football: The San Antonio Rattlers, a U13 AAU travel team, is looking for committed players and parents to finalize its 2008 spring roster. All AAU games are played on Sundays and are double headers, usually with the first game beginning at 1 p.m. If interested, please call coach Andres Olaniel at (813) 727-5987 to schedule a try out.

Baseball: San Antonio's Dixie Youth Baseball Program will have sign-ups at the Railroad Depot in San Antonio on the following days: Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon;Wednesday, 5 to 8 p.m.; Feb. 5, 9 a.m. to noon.

Baseball is open to youths ages 5-14. Girl's softball is open to girls ages 9-14. Cost is $75. For more information, contact Jim Pavek at (352) 588-3030.

Rugby: The Tampa Barbarians, a new Wesley Chapel rugby team, seeks high school players 14-19.

The season runs through March, and the team practices from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Tampa Community Park next to Freedom High School. For more information, contact coach Mark Van Trees at everythi@mindspring.com or (813) 363-4402.

Wrestling: The World Class Wrestling Club is practicing at River Ridge High School, 11646 Town Center Road, New Port Richey.

The club is open to all elementary and middle school-age kids. Practices are from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Registration is a one-time fee of $100, which includes a USA Wrestling membership card, club T-shirt and wrestling shoes. Parents who have a USA Wrestling card or wrestling shoes will receive a discounted membership fee. For information, call Jason Lane at (727) 277-8953 or Jesse White at (727) 247-4000.

More baseball: The West Florida Young Guns baseball club is looking for players for 13-and-under and 8-and-under age groups. Players cannot be 14 or 9 before May 1. The competitive travel club is based in Hudson. Call Jim at (727) 226-2885 or Chris at (727) 919-8954 for information.

Cheerleading: The Wiregrass Ranch Cheerleading squad will host a Kiddie Camp in the school's cafeteria Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. The cost is $35, which includes camp, T-shirt, snack and admission to the home basketball game on Jan. 29. For more information, e-mail coach Shaw at tam234nfl@yahoo.com and include child's name, age, parent's name, home phone number, cell phone number, shirt size and any allergy or medical information, or call Penny Denbo at (813) 713-4334.

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