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Outdoor and Recreation News and Events
Article published on Thursday, July 12, 2007 |
Triathlon
CLEARWATER – The 2007 Morton Plant Mease Triathlonis 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.
Summer basketball
LARGO – Pathways Community Church, 801 Seminole Blvd., kicks off its summer basketball leagues Saturday, July 14. Play will continue through Saturday, Sept. 22. Parents must register their children in the gym before they can play. Both players and parents will be held to the highest standard of conduct. Cost is $10 for those without a Pathways jersey; free for those who do.
Dizzy Dean tournament
PINELLAS PARK – The city and Pinellas Park Pony Baseball starting on July 14 will host the 2007 Sophomore Division State Baseball Tournament at Davis Field. Teams from throughout the state who have qualified by winning local competitions are eligible to participate in the six-day event. Call 548-0891.
Softball camp
SEMINOLE – The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Police Athletic League plans a softball skills camp July 16 to 20 at Seminole High School. The focus will be on the fundamentals of fast-pitch softball. Hitting, fielding, base running, and game situations will be emphasized. The camp meets daily from 8 a.m. to noon. Cost is $100. Call 580-1764.
Highland pool discount pool
LARGO – The city’s aquatics division will help residents cool down at the Highland Family Aquatic Center. Discount swims are on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7:30 to 9, and Sundays from 4 to 6 p.m. Costs are $10 for residents, $15 for nonresidents and $20 with no card. The fee covers up to 12 people with one recreation card. On certain evenings local businesses will be distributing free merchandise or certificates to attendees. The center is at 400 Highland Ave. Call 518-3018.
Soccer registration
CLEARWATER – Soccer registrations are being accepted at Skycrest Baptist Church. KidZone Soccer is part of Skycrest’s growing children’s recreation program. Kids, ages K-4 through sixth grade, are eligible to play in the league which includes coed teams for K-4 and K-5 youngsters and separate boys and girls leagues for first- through sixth-graders. Early registration cost is $50. After July 22, the cost is $60 a player. The fee includes a soccer jersey, a pair of soccer socks and an end-of-the-season trophy. Shorts are optional and can be purchased for an additional $12. Final registration deadline is Sunday, Aug. 5. Practice will begin the third week of August and the first of eight games will begin on Saturday, Sept. 1. Players must attend evaluations in the church gym either on Saturday, July 28, or Saturday, Aug. 4, 9 a.m. to noon. Skycrest is at 125 N. Belcher Road. Call 799-8467.
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: 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.
Tennis camp
BELLEAIR – Belleair Recreation’s tennis camp Session II will be July 16 to 20, 9 a.m. to noon, daily. The cost of the session is $90, or $20 a day. Call 588-3769, ext. 210.
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.
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 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.
Santos soccer sign-ups
SEMINOLE – The Seminole Youth Athletic Association-Santos soccer program will be accepting registration for the 2007-08 season in August. Registration is Wednesday, Aug. 1, 6 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 4, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Wednesday, Aug. 8, 6 to 8 p.m.; and Saturday, Aug. 11, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the SYAA fieldhouse, 12100 90th Ave. N. Registration fees are: U6 - one time per family fee, $95 or $25 per player; U8 to U19, one time per family fee, $100 or $25 per player. New players will need to provide a birth certificate. Registration forms may be obtained at www.syaa-soccer.com.
OYSA registration
SEMINOLE – The Osceola Youth Soccer Association plans its annual fall registration for players in August. Dates are Aug. 11, 18 and 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Aug. 23 and 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Osceola High School cafeteria. Cost is $100 for tots and $110 for U8 and older. For more information, visit www.oysasoccer.org or call 638-6706.
Windlass New Members Coffee
DUNEDIN – The Windlass New Members Coffee will take place on Thursday, Aug. 23, 9:30 a.m., at First Presbyterian Church. This first meeting of the year will offer a sign-up opportunity for new members. The Windlasses, a women’s sailing and racing club, only accept new members in August and September. New members must be able to swim and should know basic sailing techniques. Information on beginners local sailing classes will be available. All new members begin in the pram fleet, so boat ownership is not necessary. An orientation program will include pram rigging, racing rules and an understanding of the club. The club meets Thursdays during the school year for racing at the Dunedin Marina, monthly cruises and interclub races with other Florida West Coast women’s sailing clubs. Annual membership dues are $45 with an initiation fee of $40. The First Presbyterian Church is at 455 Scotland St. Call 449-8210.
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, July 12, 2007
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