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Published: November 16, 2009

New Rowdies announce head coach

TAMPA – The Tampa Bay Rowdies announced the hiring of Paul Dalglish as head coach. The team is set to play its inaugural season in April, 2010.
Dalglish, a Scotland native, comes from an impressive soccer heritage as the son of "King" Kenny Dalglish, one of the greatest players and managers in soccer history.
Dalglish started his career in 1994 at Glasgow Celtic FC and went on to play for Liverpool's reserve team. Dalglish continued his professional soccer career as a striker and right-winger for Newcastle United FC playing under manager Rudd Gullit in the English Premier League, Norwich FC, Blackpool FC, Hibernian FC and the Houston Dynamo. While playing for the Houston Dynamo in Major League Soccer, Dalglish helped lead the team to two MLS Cup titles in 2006 and 2007 and he was awarded the 2006 Western Conference Final MVP.
Dalglish retired in 2008 to pursue a career in coaching.
Season ticket deposits can be made for the 2010 inaugural season by logging on to www.tbrowdies.com.

Brooksville Bulldogs seeking players

BROOKSVILLE - The Brooksville Bulldogs, which sponsors an 11-year-old and 12-year-old Amateur Athletic Union (AAU)/USSSA Baseball Teams, is seeking a few quality baseball players to round out their spring roster.
For information on the teams and tryout dates contact Bruce Price at 1-813-714-1054 or by e-mail at bruce67price@hotmail.com.

FCW Fan Appreciation Night

PLANT CITY - It's Fan Appreciation Night! Florida Championship Wrestling has teamed up with Buddy's Home Furnishings to offer buy one, get one free ticket to the live event on Friday, Nov. 20 at the Plant City Armory, 4004 Airport Road, Plant City. Buy
Buy one, get one free tickets are available only at Buddy's Home Furnishings in Plant City and Seffner stores.
"Our fans in Plant City have been so loyal, that I am designating November as Fan Appreciation Month" said Steve Keirn, President of Florida Championship Wrestling.
Fans will have a once in a lifetime opportunity to name who will be competing in the main event. Fans will also be chosen to be a guest ring announcer, guest bell ringer, and guest time keeper. One very lucky fan will be chosen to walk current FCW Champion Justin Angel to the ring.
One of the highlights of the evening will be from 7–7:30 p.m. when fans can step in the ring and get a free 5x7 picture with Florida Heavyweight Champion Justin Angel.
Also, FCW Superstar Darren Young will be greeting fans at the front door and collecting canned food for the Metropolitan Ministries food drive.
Bell time is 7:30 p.m. with doors opening an hour earlier with eight matches.
Tickets are available online at www.FCWwrestling.com and Buddy's Home Furnishings stores in Plant City at 408 E. Baker Street, and Seffner at 11766 W. Martin Luther King Blvd. locations.

Hernando Volleyball School

SPRING HILL – The Hernando Volleyball School is a local nonprofit group whose sole purpose is the promotion of girls volleyball in Hernando County.
This year, Darcy Hinton, head varsity coach at Springstead High, will be coaching a 15-16-year-old travel team. Additionally, an open gym will be held on Sunday nights for players 9-to-15 years old.
If you are interested in participating, please attend the 8 p.m. information meeting on Nov. 29 at the Springstead gym.

Senior softball players sought

SPRING HILL – The local Senior Softball League, or SSIL (senior softball invitational league), plays Tuesday and Thursday morning beginning at 9 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park in Spring Hill. Anyone interested in joining our league is welcome to come and tryout on those days. We also have a website: http://home.roadrunner.com/~ssil or a domain name; www.ssil-softball.com.
The site contains schedules, player stats, box scores, ground rules, by-laws and listings for up coming events.

Spring Hill Youth Wrestling returns

SPRING HILL – Spring Hill Youth Wrestling season runs Tuesday, Dec. 1 until March 18. Practices will be held Tuesday and Thursday nights Springstead H.S. Grades K-3 will practice 6-7 p.m. Grades 4-8 will practice 7-8 p.m.
For more information, contact SHS Head Coach Swensen at 797-7010.

Game officials needed

BROOKSVILLE – The West Central Officials Association is looking for new and experienced football officials to work Pasco and Hernando County middle school, junior varsity and varsity contests for the 2010 season.
Tampa Bay Area Sports Officials are also seeking new and experienced flag and tackle football officials to work youth games in Hernando, Pasco and Hillsborough Counties for the 2010 flag and tackle seasons.
For more information with either association, contact Gary Stanley at (813) 989-9387 or online at goldenwings57@yahoo.com.
 
Hernando Havoc seeks players

BROOKSVILLE - The Hernando Havoc, an under-11 travel ball baseball team, is looking for experienced players.
For a tryout, contact Steve DelGatto at 352-442-1750 or email at delgatto5@earthlink.net.
 
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.

Rotary Club of Brooksville Golf Tournament

BROOKSVILLE - The 32nd annual Rotary Club of Brooksville Charity Golf Tournament will be held at the Brooksville Country Club at Majestic Oaks, 23446 Links Dr., on Dec. 9.
The cost is $75 per golfer and sponsorships are available for $75. This is a fundraising event to help fund the Brooksville Rotary charitable activities.
For sponsorships and golfer registration information contact the Brooksville Rotary at 796-1143 or Jerry Sheffield at 799-2265.

Learn to scuba
    
SPRING HILL - Learn to scuba at the Hernando County Family YMCA. Classes begin Dec. 1 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 352-688-9622. 

Registration for area adult baseball league
 
BROOKSVILLE - The Pasco-Hernando Area Senior Baseball League (PHASBL) is seeking players and teams for its winter 2009-10 season.
The league, comprised of players, aged 18 and older, is planning a 10-game schedule on Sundays, beginning Dec. 6.
PHASBL was originally conceived as a 30+ league, but the minimum age was lowered to 18 in order to give more players a place to play.
Discounts, up to $150, are available for early registration. To register or to get more information, contact Conrad at 683-1692, or online at conradbaseball@bellsouth.net.

Central DECA Clubs host Bowl-A-Thon

BROOKSVILLE - Central High School's DECA Club will be hosting a Bowl-A-Thon at Spring Hill Lanes on Saturday, Dec. 5. Check-in begins at noon followed by bowling at 1 p.m.
The cost is $20 per bowler and includes three games of bowling, rental shoes, and lunch.
DECA, is a marketing organization for high school students. Proceeds from this event will benefit DECA President Michelle Venezia's campaign for National DECA President. Corporate lane and advertisement packages are also available.
To sign-up contact Gino Ortiz at CHS at 797-7020, or online at ortiz_e@hcsb.k12.fl.us or Nick Catroppo at 352-585-6527 or ncatroppo@gmail.com.

Girls fast-pitch softball travel ball tryouts

SPRING HILL - Team OverDrive formally the Spring Hill Shockers has new coaches and new look. Tryouts are being held at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 1-2 6:30 p.m. at the Anderson Snow Sports Complex for girls 9 to 14 years of age for 10, 12 and 14U teams.
Team OverDrive is a local team looking for players who want to be a part of a team that values hard work and discipline along with team building and having fun.
For more information, contact Melissa Varela 352-410-8138 or email her at manhattie67@yahoo.com or visit the team Web site at www.overdrivefastpitch.com

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