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Outdoor and Recreation News and Events
Article published on Thursday, June 21, 2007 |
Softball players needed
ST. PETERSBURG – The Kids & Kubs 3/4 Century Softball Club is seeking players, men or women at least 74 years old, for tryouts. The regular season is November through March. The home field is North Shore Park, at Eighth Avenue. During the past season the club contributed more than $2,000 to charities. Call 893-7108.
Dixie Rebels football registration
PINELLAS PARK – The Dixie Junior Rebels youth football organization is seeking football players and cheerleaders between the ages of 4 and 14. They also are seeking coaches for football and cheerleading. Registration continues through July 14 at the Dixie Field House, 7440 62nd Terrace, every Wednesday night from 7 to 8 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Practice begins on July 18. The Dixie Junior Rebels are a non-profit youth football organization. They also are looking for corporate sponsors at any level. Call 541-4124.
Scorekeepers needed
LARGO – The city of Largo’s Recreation Department is looking for adult softball scorekeepers at the Whitesell Softball Complex at 12555 119th St. N. Call 518-3022.
Turtle nesting season
ISLAND ESTATES – Beachgoers are reminded that turtle nesting season has begun. It’s a federal offense to tamper with a sea turtle nest, with penalties up to one-year imprisonment and $100,000 fine. Anyone who witnesses someone tampering with a nest should contact the Florida Marine Patrol at 800-DIAL-FMP. Also keep three things in mind.
1. Turn out lights facing the beach; 2. Observe from a distance; do not approach a turtle on the beach; 3. Call CMA if a turtle is spotted on the beach at 888-239-9414, ext. 224.
Weight lifting class
LARGO – The city’s recreation department has created a new adult and senior weight lifting class. The class is offered throughout August on Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m. The four-week class is offered at Southwest Complex at 13120 Vonn Road by Amber Robinson, personal trainer. Attendees are asked to preregister by the Tuesdays before each class. Costs are $30 for residents and $37.50 for non-residents. Call 518-3126.
Summer camps
PINELLAS COUNTY – The Pier Aquarium still has openings for children in its educational summer camps. The camps include: Adventures Afloat, July 9-13; Little Marine Explorers, July 23-27; and Sea Scientist, July 30-Aug. 3. Call the Education Station, 895-7437, ext. 205 for prices and availability. Registration can be done by phone. Applications are available at www.pieraquarium.org and can be faxed with all information to 894-1212.
Summer cheerleading camp
SEMINOLE – The Seminole High School cheerleaders plan a pair of camps June 18-22 and June 25-29 at Revolutions Cheer Gym, 10780 76th Court, Largo. Ages 5 to 14 are eligible to participate. A half-day camp, which meets from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and includes a snack, is $100. A full-day camp, which meets from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and includes lunch, is $150. All participants will receive a camp T-shirt. Call 415-7449.
Rotary Wellness Ride
SEMINOLE – Registration is under way for the second annual Rotary Wellness Ride Saturday, June 23, 9 a.m., at the Seminole Recreation Complex, 9100 113th St. N. The event, open to all ages and planned in conjunction with the Fit2Fun Family Fitness Festival, is a bicycle ride from the Recreation Complex north to Taylor Park and back, a distance of about 9 miles. The entry fee is $10 a person or $20 a family and includes a T-shirt. For information on preregistration, call 369-1512. Registration the day of the event starts at 8 a.m. The event, sponsored by the Seminole Lake Rotary Club and the Rotary Club of Largo, benefits Hospice of the Florida Suncoast and Seeds of Peace.
Kids Triathlon
SEMINOLE – The city of Seminole Recreation Division will host the third annual Tri if you Dare Kids Triathlon Sunday, June 24, at the Holland G. Mangum Recreation Complex, 9100 113th St. N. The event, open to ages 5 to 15, will be a run-bike-pool swim triathlon. All participants will receive a finisher’s medal, event T-shirt and a post race pool party. Ages 5 and 6 will run a quarter mile, bike 1 mile and swim 25 yards. Ages 7 to 10 will run six-tenths of a mile, bike 2 miles and swim 100 yards. Ages 11 to 15 will run 1.2 miles, bike 3.9 miles and swim 150 yards. Early registration fee is $20 prior to June 17. Late registration fee is $30 after June 17. A mandatory packet pickup will be from 9 a.m. to noon on June 23 at the Recreation Complex. Call 391-8345.
Softball camp
LARGO – Largo High School softball coach Shelly Annable will help female participants better their skills in hitting, fielding, base running and more during a softball camp June 25 through 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Largo Sports Complex. The camp is open to girls ages 8 to 14. Call 518-3016.
Flag football camp
SEMINOLE – The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Police Athletic League plans its inaugural Ultimate Flag Football Camp June 25 to 29 at the Seminole Youth Athletic Association fields at 12100 90th Ave. N. The camp is designed for anyone new to football, as well as those with some experience. Hours are 8 a.m. to noon. Cost is $100. Call 580-1764.
Football conditioning, skills camp
SEMINOLE – A football conditioning and skills camp sponsored by the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Police Athletic League is set July 9 to 14 at the Seminole Youth Athletic Association fields, 12100 90th Ave. N. Hours are 8 a.m. to noon each day. Cost is $100. Call 580-1764.
Summer bowling camp
LARGO – The city will have a bowling camp at Twedt’s Lanes. Bowlers will learn the basics of the game, including scoring, pin placement and strategies to become a better player. Balls and shoes will be provided. The camp will be offered during the summer months on July 2 to 6, Aug. 6 to 10 at Twedt’s Lanes at 13100 Seminole Blvd. The camp is open to ages 7 to 14 and will go from 9 to 11 a.m. Call 587-6740, ext. 5016.
Baton camp
LARGO – The city is having a baton camp, a fun program that focuses on beginner and intermediate levels. Students have an opportunity to take part in a variety of new techniques that will keep them on the move this summer. Ages 6 to 14 are welcome to take part in this exciting camp. Camp will run from July 9 to 13 from 8 a.m. to noon at Minnreg Hall, 6340 126th Ave. N. The cost is $55 with a resident card, $68.25 with a nonresident card. Call 587-6740, ext. 5016.
Triathlon registration
CLEARWATER – Registration is under way for the 2007 Morton Plant Mease Triathlon. The race is July 15 at 7 a.m. at Sand Key Park at 1060 Gulf Blvd. The race features a 1/3-mile open water swim in the Gulf of Mexico, a 13-mile bike ride over the Sand Key, Belleair Causeway and Memorial Causeway Bridges and a 3.1-mile run. Athletes may register via the Internet by going to www.mpmtriathlon.com or www.active.com.
Chicago Bob golf tournament
SEMINOLE – The second annual Chicago Bob Memorial Golf Tournament is planned for July 28 at 8 a.m. at Bardmoor Golf and Tennis Club. The tournament takes place annually to honor the memory of Robert “Chicago Bob” Allen. Proceeds benefit Hospice of the Florida Suncoast. The format is a four-player scramble with trophies for the first- through third-place teams. Awards also will go for closest to the pin, longest drive, hole-in-one and putting. The entry fee is $100 and includes greens fee, cart, gift and lunch. For information, contact Joe Liberatore at 742-7166 or e-mail jlibera11@yahoo.com.
Ongoing announcements and events
Permit needed by boaters
PINELLAS COUNTY - An important reminder for boaters: The State of Florida law requires that anyone born after Sept. 30, 1980, must obtain a Boating Safety Education I.D. card (an operating permit), issued before piloting any boat with an engine of 10 horsepower or greater.
Boating classes to get under way
MADEIRA BEACH – Boating Safety classes are offered by Flotilla 73 of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Classes are at 299 Boca Ciega Drive. Call Al MacMillan at 585-9268 or 391-5185.
Boat Smart program
CLEARWATER – A Boat Smart program for power boaters and sailors to learn basic boating skills and seamanship is offered by Clearwater Sail & Power Squadron every Monday and Wednesday at the squadron building, 1000 Cleveland St. Course material is $40 and additional students in the same family pay only $20 for an extra homework packet. To register, call 441-8775 or visit www.clearwaterpowersquadron.com.
USCG Auxiliary teaches boater safety
ST. PETERSBURG – Several Boating Skills and Seamanship Programs will be offered by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary on Tuesdays, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The program satisfies the state boater safety education requirements. The course is taught at 1300 Beach Drive S.E. Call 823-3753.
SPSPS to offer boating classes
ST. PETERSBURG – The St. Petersburg Sail and Power Squadron offers Boat Smart Courses. The Sailing Center is at 250 Second Ave. S. Call at 867-3088 or visit www.boating-stpete.org.
Sailing group meets on Wednesdays
GULFPORT – Sea Scout Ship is a coed Venture Scout organization for teens that builds self-confident young leaders who understand the importance of team work on the water and in everyday life. The group meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m., at Boca Ciega Yacht Club and is for parents and teenagers age 14 and up of area families from St. Pete Beach, South Pasadena, Gulfport and St. Petersburg. The teens learn how to fix, and race boats and participate in difficult water-related games. The yacht club is the sponsor of Ship No. 915 and they make available their fleet of youth sailing boats with leadership and supervision. The club is at 4600 Tifton Ave. Call Tony Angel at 459-7900.
Water Walkers meeting Mondays and Fridays
MADEIRA BEACH – Water Walkers, a group of adults and seniors, will meet Mondays and Fridays, 10:30 a.m., at Archibald Park to walk the beach for about 45 minutes. Call Mandy Edmunds at 392-0665 or e-mail aedmunds@ci.madeira-beach.fl.us.
Flex and strength class offered
LARGO – The city will offer a chance for patrons to enjoy the relaxing sounds of the water sprays while learning techniques that allow flexibility, strength, relaxation, and stress reduction in an outdoor environment. The classes will meet Wednesday mornings from 10 to 11 at the Highland Family Aquatic Center. Call 518-3019.
Seminole Rec offers Show and Go Tennis clinics
SEMINOLE – Show and Go Tennis with Scott Hagenbuch will be sponsored by Seminole Recreation at the Seminole Tennis Club Park on Mondays. The USTA Florida-affiliated clinics are available for ages 7 and up. The beginners session will run from 5 to 6 p.m., and the intermediate session from 6 to 7 p.m.
This walk-up tennis program will introduce the basic tennis strokes and rules of play, while the intermediate session will cover stroke analysis with corrective techniques for development of consistency. There is a $10 fee for each clinic, payable at the tennis courts, and a Seminole Recreation Card is needed to participate. The park is at 7283 113th St. N. Call 391-8345.
Water workout classes offered
PINELLAS COUNTY – Aqua Slim water workout classes are offered Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 a.m., at the Long Center, 1502 N. Belcher Road, Clearwater; and Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:15 a.m., at Bonsai Health and Fitness Center, 400 Lake Ave. N.W., Largo. Also offered are fibromyalgia and arthritis classes on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, 10:30 a.m., and Mondays and Thursdays, 5:30 p.m., at Bonsai Health and Fitness Center. These exercises can improve joint flexibility, offer range of motion and strengthening exercises while providing a fun, social opportunity for men and women of all ages. Swimming is not required. Call Mickey Nault at 442-0618.
Zumba and Pilates classes at Treasure Island
TREASURE ISLAND – The Treasure Island Recreation Department offers day and evening Zumba, Pilates and Sculpting classes at the City Hall Auditorium, 120 108th Ave., and Treasure Island Community Center, Gulf Boulevard at 106th Avenue. Call the department at 547-4575, ext. 237, or visit www.mytreasureisland.org for class times, fees and locations.
Treasure Island Recreation offers dance lessons
TREASURE ISLAND – The Recreation Department will offer ballroom dance instruction and dances Mondays, 2 to 4 p.m., at the Community Center. Smooth and Latin ballroom dances will be offered. The fee is $5 a week. The community Center is at Gulf Boulevard at 106th Avenue. Call John Tebo, instructor, Dance Time Productions, at 410-0251.
Ballet with Olga offered at Treasure Island
TREASURE ISLAND – The Treasure Island Recreation Department is offering modern ballet classes on Mondays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. for children and from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. for adults at the Treasure Island City Hall Auditorium, 120 108th Ave. The fee is $9 a class or $30 a month. Call instructor Olga Nikiforova at 415-2737.
Lawn Bowls Club meets at 9 a.m.
CLEARWATER – The Clearwater Lawn Bowls Club meets Monday through Saturday at 9 a.m., at 1040 Calumet St. Call 442-5329.
Get moving with Zumba
CLEARWATER BEACH – Clearwater Parks and Recreation will offer Zumba fitness classes at the Clearwater Beach Recreation Center Thursdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Zumba for Seniors on Fridays 10 to 11 a.m. Zumba is a high-energy cardio-dance class designed to be fun and easy on the body. Participants work out to a combination of Latin rhythms including meringue, salsa, calypso, samba and tango. All ages and fitness levels are welcome. The cost is $3.75 with a play pass, $5 with a Clearwater recreation card and $6.25 without. The recreation center is at 69 Bay Esplanade. Call 462-6138.
Stretch on the beach
ST. PETE BEACH – The city of St. Pete Beach Recreation Department’s Stretching on the Beach program meets Tuesdays, 9 to 9:45 a.m., at Upham Beach.
The department may add a Thursday class if there is enough interest. The class entails enhancing flexibility, toning the body and stretching to appropriate music. Participants enjoy a beautiful view and wonderful breezes. All ages and genders are welcome. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat or towel. Cost is $2 a person. Mary-Jo Golliner instructs the class. Call 363-2146 or 224-4190.
Jazzercise classes offered
BELLEAIR – Jazzercise dance-fitness classes will be on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., and on Thursdays and Saturdays, 8:30 a.m., at Dimmitt Community Center. Laura Price, instructor, has moved her classes to the center. All area residents are welcome. The center is on Ponce de Leon Boulevard behind Belleair Town Hall. Call Price at 785-7408 or visit www.getfitfl.com.
Learn Choi Kwang Do at Dimmitt Community Center
BELLEAIR – Choi Kwang Do is a noncompetitive martial arts program that focuses on practical self-defense, personal development, health, fitness and safety. Choi Kwang Do is fun, easy to learn and retains the values practiced in martial arts such as self-confidence, respect, humility and honesty. Choi Kwang Do classes will be offered Wednesdays through Saturdays at the new Dimmitt Community Center. Evening youth classes will be at 6 followed by adults classes at 7. Saturday morning youth classes will be at 10 followed by adult classes at 11. Youth classes are for ages 7-13 and adult classes are for 14 and older. Call the Belleair Recreation Department at 588-3769.
North Beaches YMCA to offer armchair exercises
INDIAN SHORES – The North Beaches YMCA will offer armchair exercise classes at Indian Shores Town Hall. The seated exercise class will be a combination of breathing, stretching, light weight training and aerobic work. The focus will be on improving strength, flexibility, range of motion and cardiovascular fitness. Music from the 1940s and 1950s will help to keep the class fun. The town hall is at 19305 Gulf Blvd. Call 595-5610.
YMCA offers pilates, yoga
INDIAN ROCKS BEACH – The North Beaches YMCA is offering pilates and yoga to help those who’ve set goals to get in shape. Classes are in the mornings and evenings at Calvary Episcopal Church and Church of the Isles in Indian Rocks Beach, and at Indian Shores Town Hall. In addition to exercise punch cards, the YMCA offers memberships that allow participation in all of local classes, as well as access to both Bardmoor and Clearwater fitness facilities. Mom and Tot Yoga with Marzana Bard is offered on Friday mornings. For complete details on the YMCA programs, and to receive two guest passes and a free T-shirt, call 595-5610 or stop at the YMCA office, 500 Second St.
Fun classes to teach about nature
LARGO – Outdoor Explorers, hands-on nature activities, will be offered the second Saturday of each month, 2 to 3:30 p.m., at the George C. McGough Nature Park. The program, sponsored by Largo Recreation Parks & Arts Department, is designed for children in grades first to fifth. The cost is $3 with a resident recreation card; $3.75 with a nonresident card and $6.75 without a card. The park is at 11901 146th St. N. Call 518-3047.
Walking Club counts the miles
ST. PETE BEACH – The Walking Club meets on Fridays from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at the St. Pete Beach Recreation Center. The group takes scenic walks around the county and has brunches. Meet new friends and walk together for the best of health. All ages and genders are welcome. The number of miles walked will be recorded, and at the end of the walking club season awards will be given to everyone. The cost is $4 a month. Transportation is provided by the Recreation Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive. Call Mary-Jo at 363-2146 or 224-4190.
Weedon Island Preserve plans guided hikes
ST. PETERSBURG – Weedon Island Preserve offers free guided hikes on Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The volunteer-led guided hikes offer the general public a chance to examine the best of our cultural and environmental attributes. Call 453-6500, as pre-registration is required. The Center is located at 1800 Weedon Drive N.E.
Kayak tour highlights Clam Bayou Nature Park
GULFPORT – Kayak Nature Adventures offers 2-hour guided kayak tours Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 7:15 a.m., from the kayak landing at Clam Bayou Nature Park. The nature park and estuary provides several environments – from the upland natural vegetation, marsh and mangrove forests, to the deeper waters of Boca Ciega Bay. These areas provide habitat and food to a variety of species such as fiddler crabs, clams, wading birds, small animals, dolphins and manatees. Some restoration projects for Clam Bayou have been completed in Gulfport and St. Petersburg and more are planned for the future. Reservations are required. Cost is $20 a person and does not include rental. Clam Bayou Nature Park is south of 29th Avenue South on Miriam Street. Call 418-9728 or visit www.kayaknature.com.
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Article published on Thursday, June 21, 2007
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