Friday, June 28, 2013

Sports RoundupOutdoors & Recreation - Tampa Bay Newspapers

Midnight run set for July 3-4
DUNEDIN ??The Kiwanis Morton Plant Mease Midnight Run will be held the evening of July 3 and the morning of July 4 at the Causeway Plaza, 2602 Bayshore Blvd. The Kiwanis Club of Dunedin, Kiwanis Club of Top of the Bay and Morton Plant Mease BayCare Health System sponsor the 10K race, which begins at midnight July 3. The previous 33 Midnight Run events have raised more than $640,000 for the Kiwanis clubs of Dunedin and Top of the Bay community service activities. For more information, call 535-2257.

Basketball team going to nationals
The Team Under Pressure 9th Grade Elite Soldiers, under the Clearwater Basketball Club, are headed to the 10th Grade Nationals and 9th Grade Showcase in July. The Elite Soldiers have won the championship at six of the seven tournaments and are currently seeking sponsors for their trip to the nationals this year.

The team is comprised of top ninth-grade players from Pinellas County representing the following high schools: Clearwater, Countryside, Boca Ciega, Gibbs, Largo, Osceola, St. Pete High and Shorecrest Preparatory.

They are looking for sponsors for their T-shirts and are planning a car wash at the Clearwater Chick-Fil-A on June 29. Anyone interested in sponsoring the team or helping out financially, please contact Carrie Fuoco at 643-7837. Visit www.facebook.com/TeamUnderPressure.

Crabby Bills sponsors charity fish fry
INDIAN ROCKS BEACH ? Crabby Bills, 401 Gulf Blvd., will host a charity fish fry benefiting Gulf Coast Bird Rescue Saturday, June 29, 4 to 7 p.m., at the restaurant. The meal includes fish, slaw and fries for $8.99. Commemorative T-shirts will be available for purchase.

Belleair plans basketball tourney
BELLEAIR ? A three-on-three basketball tournament, called Belleair?s Got Air, will be held Saturday, Aug. 10, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., at the Dimmitt Community Center. The tournament is modeled after ?Hoop It Up,? a street ball tournament established by the NBA in 1989, and will be run by former Hoop It Up world champion, coach Steve Willis. The tournament is open to people of all ages and abilities and includes 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade brackets. The cost is $80 per team. Individuals are welcome. Call 518-3728.

Vinyasa flow yoga offered
TREASURE ISLAND ? The city of Treasure Island offers vinyasa flow yoga in Treasure Island Park, 106th Avenue and Gulf Boulevard, Mondays from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. The continual movements, from one pose to another, give participants an added cardiovascular benefit. The routine practice of vinyasa yoga can increase muscle strength, endurance and flexibility, as well as reduce levels of stress. This form of yoga offers a range of health benefits to those who practice it, as it encompasses all areas of mind, body and spirit. For additional information contact instructor Lucy Favaloro at 516-417-1952.

Twilight swimming at Aquatic Center
ST. PETE BEACH ? The St. Pete Beach Aquatic Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr., is offering evening pool hours, Monday and Wednesday, 7 to 8:30 p.m., through Aug. 14. For the full schedule of open swim hours visit www.spbrec.com or call 363-9264.

Junior Guard program available
ST. PETE BEACH ? Registration is underway for the Junior Guard program July 15-19, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the St. Pete Beach Aquatic Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive. Aquatic staff will lead kids 11 and younger in a variety of aquatics experiences including paddle boarding, beach guarding and American Red Cross Guard Start. The cost is $90 for SPB residents and $100 for nonresidents. For more information visit www.spbrec.com or call 363-9264.

Safe boating class offered
MADEIRA BEACH ? The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 11-3 plans monthly safe boating classes through the end of the year at its headquarters at 299 Boca Ciega Drive. Classes meet the first Saturday of the month from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The cost is $40 per person. The next class meets July 6. Other classes will follow on Aug. 3 and Sept. 7. The classes are open to the public and recommended for anyone who owns a boat, a personal watercraft, anyone interested in purchasing a boat or anyone who wants to learn safe boating practices. For more information, call 391-5185 or visit www.a0701103.uscgaux.info.

Coast Guard Auxiliary offers boating courses
DUNEDIN ? ?About Boating Safely,? a course offered by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Dunedin Flotilla, will be taught in two sessions July 20 and July 21, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Coast Guard Auxiliary classroom at Dunedin Marina, 51 Main St., second floor.

?About Boating Safely? is designed for both experienced and novice boaters. Some of the topics presented will be boating emergencies, know your boat, getting underway, navigating the waterways, operating your boat safely, and legal requirements.

Register by July 15 to receive course materials prior to the class. The fee is $35, with a $5 discount each for two or more signing up at the same time. Florida Boater Safety Certification Cards are given to individuals who successfully complete the course. For more information, call Kristi Mackey at 736-1191, or email boatsafeaux@gmail.com; Web: www.dunedin-coastguardaux.com.

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