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Hernando Today Staff

Published: January 27, 2009

Adult Baseball League seeking players

SPRING HILL - The Pasco-Hernando Area Senior Baseball League (PHASBL) is offering a 15-game summer season beginning March 29.
The adult league expects to field six teams of players, age 16 and over.
Games will be played primarily on Sundays, with the possibility of some weeknight games later in the season.
Games will be played on various high school and park fields throughout western Pasco County as well as the Spring Hill/Brooksville area in Hernando County.
The league is continuing to hold registration.
To register or to get more information, contact Dave Conrad at 683-1692 before March 1.

HYL sets softball, T-Ball signups

BROOKSVILLE - Hernando Youth League (HYL) will hold softball and T-Ball signups from 10 a.m. until noon on Saturday, Jan. 31, and from 9 a.m. until noon on Saturday, Feb. 7.
Player evaluations for ages 4-12, will run 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14.
Cost is $40 dollars for ages, 4-12, and $45 dollars for ages, 13-18.
For additional information, contact Tracy Sinwelski at 544-1021 or Kathy Hayden at 754-9573.

Doubles Tennis Tourney in Citrus County

HOMOSASSA – The 1st Annual Doubles Classic Tennis Tournament takes place Feb. 28-Mar. 1 at the Oak Village Tennis Center in Sugarmill Woods. The event benefits ATC Youth Group.
The tourney is open to men's women's, mixed doubles and senior players (60+) for A-B-C levels.
Two matches are guaranteed. Complimentary T-shirts to all entrants, awards for winners in each division.
Entry deadline is Tuesday, Feb, 25. Entry fee is $20 per person (1st event), $10 (second event).
U.S.T.A. rules and "the code" will govern play.
Matches will be best 2 of 3 sets with a 12 point tie-breaker played when the score is 6-6. Balls will be provided. The tournament director will evaluate all entries.
Check-in is 30 minutes before each scheduled match.
To register contact tournament directors: Rick Scholl at (352) 382-0353 or online at rscholl@atlantic.net; A.J. Glenn at (352)796-3363, Ext.207, or online at ajglenn03@gmail.com or Sally deMontfort at (352) 795-9693 or online at deMont@embarqmail.com.

WWJB (AM) 1450 and Golf, Etc. sponsor benefit golf event

BROOKSVILLE - Golf, Etc. is teaming up with WWJB (AM) 1450 to present a benefit golf tournament at Southern Hills Plantation Club, on Tuesday, Feb. 17.
The tourney, which features a 4-person team scramble, offers registration at 8 a.m. followed by a shotgun start at 10 a.m.
Cost is $85 for single players and $320 per foursome. 
There will be an awards presentation with a buffet following play, plus a ticket raffle. 
For more information, contact Golf, Etc at 597-5994 or go to WWJB.com to download an entry form for your team. 
All the tourney proceeds go to the Hernando County Veteran's Round Table to help local veterans and their families. 

Junior Golfers Nights at Golf, Etc.

BROOKSVILLE – Golf, Etc. is offering FREE lessons to children, 12 and under, each Monday for 15 minutes between 4-7 p.m.
The lessons will include tips on utilizing a full swing, stance, grip, putting, and chipping.
Golf, Etc. is located in the Western Way Shopping Center, 13045 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville.
For additional information, contact Golf, Etc. at 597-5994.

HYL sets baseball signups

BROOKSVILLE – Hernando Youth League (HYL) has scheduled baseball signups from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27. All registrations will be at the Ernie Wever Youth Park recreation trailer. 
For more information, contact Bruce Price at 797-7999 or 813-714-1054 or online at bruce67price@hotmail.com.

Leopard JV baseball tryouts

BROOKSVILLE - Hernando High will be holding junior varsity baseball tryouts after school until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 28, and Thursday, Jan. 29. Prospective players must have a physical and proper paperwork completed by parent.
For more information, contact Head Coach Tim Sims at 279-4030.

Do you live and breathe sports?

BROOKSVILLE - If you love sports -- all kinds of athletics -- perhaps you would like to write about local games for Hernando Today.
We are always looking for aspiring sports writers. You won't make a lot of money, but you'll attend games free and write a report on the game for publication.
Being a sports correspondent enables you to talk with the coaches and players.
If you're not a journalist, we'll help you tell your story so readers will understand the game.
We will give you tips on exciting sports writing style and story formatting.
Necessary tools? Aspiring writers need a computer (preferably a laptop), a cell phone, dependable transportation and a willingness to learn.
If you are interested, talk with sports editor, Tony Castro, by calling him at 544-5278. 

Spring Hill Dixie Softball signups

SPRING HILL – Spring Hill Dixie Softball has set registration dates for its upcoming season from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Jan. 31 at the Anderson Snow Sports Complex pavilion. 
For additional information, contact Glenn Primavera at 442-1957 or visit www.shdixiesoftball.com.

Hernando-Sumter Umpires to hold clinics

SPRING HILL – The Hernando-Sumter Umpires Association, the largest baseball/softball umpires association in the area, is hosting its third annual umpire clinic. These clinics are designed to train anyone who wants to become an umpire and even help the most seasoned umpire to become better.
The clinics will take place at 1 p.m. on Feb. 8 at the Ridge Manor Sports Complex.
Registration is open to men and women 16 and up. Registration for these events will begin at 12:30 p.m.
Cost is $15 for each participant.
To register in advance, or for additional information, contact Jerry Theilen at 428-0071.

Seeking boys volleyball players

SPRING HILL - The Hernando Juniors (nonprofit volleyball club) is looking to form boys volleyball teams in three age groups (16U, 14U and 12U).
To register or for additional information, contact Doug Liddle at 556-8054 or Dan Murphy at 650-7363 or visit www.hernandojuniors.com.

Youth baseball, softball coaching clinics

BROOKSVILLE – The City of Brooksville Recreation Department is hosting a series of educational coach training clinics for all youth baseball and softball coaches. The clinic is offered through the National Youth Sports Coaches Association.
A baseball coaches clinic is set from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14 and from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18 at the Jerome Brown Community Center, 99 Jerome Brown Pl., Brooksville.
A softball coaches clinic is set from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21 and from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25 will also be at the Jerome Brown Community Center.
The coach of each clinic is $20.
Pre-registration is required.
To signup or for additional information, contact the City of Brooksville Recreation staff at 540-3835.

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary boating courses

HERNANDO BEACH – The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will be offering safe boating courses over the coming weeks at the Auxiliary Building at 4340 Caliente St., Hernando Beach.
Navigating with a GPS (Global Positioning System) will be presented from 9 a.m. until noon on Jan. 24. Fee is $35, which includes text on use of a GPS.
Boating Safety (three-session course) runs from 7-9:30 p.m. on Feb. 2-3 and Feb. 6. Fee is $30 which includes text. Class serves as a basic overview of boating safety and includes all information to qualify for the Florida Boating Safety ED card.
How to Read a Nautical Chart runs from 9 a.m. until noon on Feb. 14. Fee is $35 and includes excellent text on charts. Subjects include types of charts, capabilities and limitations of charts, interpretation of symbols and how to select a chart for your use.
Hernando Beach Coastal Navigation runs from 9 a.m. until noon on Feb. 21. Fee is $15. Learn how to navigate the area through the use of charts, instruments used in plotting courses and a compass. Practical exercises on development of routes on the coast of Hernando Beach will be conducted.
For more information, contact Cathy at 754-1104 to reserve a seat for any of the above courses or visit the Web site at http:/a0701508.uscgaux.info/.

Spartans seek players

SPRING HILL - The Spring Hill Spartans, a competitive Under 11 Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) travel ball baseball team, is seeking additional players. Players cannot turn 12 before May 1, 2009.
Practices will be held at the Anderson Snow Sports Complex in Spring Hill and Kennedy Park in Brooksville.
For more information, contact Jeff Hamilton at 346-1802, Gary Myers at 650-9070, or Angelo Sparacia at 428-9032 or online at asparacia@tampabay.rr.com.

AAU Bombers 13-U seeking players

BROOKSVILLE – The Bombers Baseball Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) travel ball team is seeking players 13-and-under.
For a tryout, contact Shawn Laferty at 813-267-8530 or online at claferty5@yahoo.com.

Free vessel check

HERNANDO BEACH – The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering free vessel safety checks.
The auxiliary will come to your boat wherever you keep it.
Contact Jackie at 666-7239 to set up an appointment.
For more information on the auxiliary visit online at http:/a0701508.uscgaux.info.

West Florida Panthers baseball tryouts

SPRING HILL - The West Florida Panthers, a 14-and-under Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) elite travel baseball team based in Hernando County, will be hosting open tryouts for the spring season.
If you wish to play at a higher competitive level, contact Coach Scott Treverton at 263-9302 or email him at trev7172@bellsouth.net.

SH Wrestling Club seeks additional members

SPRING HILL – The Spring Hill Wrestling Club is the place to learn the fundamentals of wrestling.
Practices will began Dec. 2 and runs through March, 2009 in the wrestling room at Springstead High School. Grades K-3 will practice from 6–7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays; Grades 4-8 from 7-8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Cost is $80. Checks should be made out to Springstead Wrestling. For more information, visit online at www.springhillwrestling.com or contact Springstead Head Coach Eric Swensen at 797-7010, Ext. 347.

Learn to scuba
    
SPRING HILL - Learn to scuba at the Hernando County Family YMCA. Classes begin Feb. 10 and run Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6-9:30 p.m.
This course includes six class and pool sessions for ages 12 and older in good physical health and comfortable in and under the water.
There will also be classes from 8:30 a.m-4:30 p.m. for ages 10 and older, plus open water dives on Thursday and Friday in the Gulf of Mexico or Rainbow River at $20 per day.
Upon completion of the classes persons will be certified as Open Water Scuba Diver, recognized worldwide.
The cost is $120 for YMCA members and $140 for non-members, plus $60 for use of scuba equipment.
Personal equipment, mask, fins and snorkel are not included, but can be purchased at a discount from instructors: Jack Farrell at 727-861-3483 or 800-633-1633 and Mark Butler at 352-214-1171, who are YMCA, PADI and NAUI instructors.
For additional information, contact Olivia Matles at the YMCA at 688-9622. 

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