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Miracle Sports released its All-State softball teams this month, with several Hernando County players earning selections.
In Class 6A, regional finalist Springstead was represented by three players: senior pitcher and two-time Hernando Today Player of the Year Alexis Adams as well as senior outfielder Victoria Meese on the second team, and freshman catcher Brooke Fischbach netting an honorable mention.
Central junior outfielder Katie McCarthy, the county’s leading hitter at .564, was also on the 6A second team.
Hernando sophomore pitcher Courtney Riddle was an honorable mention in 5A, and Hernando Christian Academy pitcher Ashley McKay and catcher Holly Field, both coming off their junior seasons, made the 2A second team.
HCRD summer camps
BROOKSVILLE The Hernando County Recreation Department has had several youth sports camps available this summer. Additional weeks have been added at the request of parents and campers.
A basketball camp run by Marion Jones, Michael Jones and Calvin Brown. Fundamentals of the game, skills and drills will be taught, followed by scrimmage games Monday through Thursday.
The camp will be held at West Hernando Middle School Aug. 6-9.
Cost is $65 per week. Camp hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Extended hours of 7:30 to 9 a.m. and 3 to 4 p.m. are available for an extra $10.
A volleyball camp, run by Hernando High head coach Patti Martin and assistant coach Robin Bailey, that will teach fundamentals of the game of volleyball, daily drills and skills, followed by daily interleague games. The camp takes place July 30-Aug. 2 at Challenger.
Cost is $65 per week. Camp hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Extended hours of 7:30 to 9 a.m. and 3 to 4 p.m. are available for an extra $10.
A sports camp, featuring a mixed bag of sports including basketball, flag football, soccer, dodge ball and kickball, will take place July 30-Aug. 2.
Cost is $65 per week. Camp hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Extended hours of 7:30 to 9 a.m. and 3 to 4 p.m. are available for an extra $10.
For more information, contact the HCRD at (352) 754-4031 or go to www.hernandocounty.us/parks_rec.
Flag football tournament
OLDSMAR The USSSA Summer Elite 4-on-4 Flag Football Tournament will take place Saturday and Sunday in Oldsmar.
Teams from all over the state will be playing for USSSA points, with a chance to qualify for end of year state and national championships. Age groups will be split into divisions for elimination play where possible.
For more information, call John Grant (727) 421-5499 or Izzy Fontanez at (352) 428-0035, or visit www.tampausssa.com or www.usssa.com.
Suncoast Select College Placement tryouts
SPRING HILL The Suncoast Select College Placement teams will be holding tryouts for the 2013-16 graduating classes, Aug. 5 and 12 at Shady Hills Little League’s fields, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on both days.
The Suncoast Select 18U & Underclass (16U) teams will be participating in three Perfect Game showcases, the Under Armour Invitational, 4-5 tournaments throughout the fall as well as games with local junior colleges.
Suncoast Select is also looking for 2016’s (15U) to compete in select fall tournaments.
All teams will be gearing up for the Summer 2013 travel/showcase circuit beginning Memorial Day weekend in Fort Myers through the end of July.
For more information and to pre-register for tryouts, visit www.suncoastselect.wix.com/custom.
For any questions or if you cannot attend tryouts but are interested in playing, call Jerry Scott (813) 992-8124 or Izzy Fontanez (352) 428-0035, or email [email protected].
New HCA baseball coach holding camp
BROOKSVILLE To help introduce himself to the Hernando Christian Academy family and the Hernando County community, new Lions head baseball coach Tony Alvarez is having a baseball camp on July 31-Aug. 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The camp is open to everyone from third through 12th grades. There will be coaching and instruction for all levels of players given by Coach Alvarez, along with former Division I and Minor League pitchers and position players.
The cost of the camp is $40.
To register or for more information, call Coach Alvarez at (352) 796-0616, option 1 or email [email protected].
Firearms safety classes
BROOKSVILLE The Hernando Sportsman’s Club is offering several firearms safety classes during the summer.
Class dates include Aug. 1 and Aug. 18. All classes are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hernando Sportsman’s Club,16121 Commercial Way.
The course covers lessons about the basics of firearms safety around the home and the fundamentals of pistol shooting. The class includes practice time on the range.
The cost is $60. Successful completion of this class also provides required documentation to apply for aFloridaconcealed carry permit if desired.
Pre-registration is required. Please call (352) 597-9931 to pre-register.
For information on the club, visit www.hernandosportsmansclub.com.
Learn how to become an umpire
SPRING HILL Hernando Sumter Umpires Association, the largest baseball/softball umpires association in the West Central Florida area, is holding several umpire clinics for men and women over the age of 16 who want to become a baseball or softball umpire. An HSUA umpire can make an average of $20 per hour working part-time.
HSUA has enlisted the help of a former pro umpire, “Bugsy” Segal, the owner of umpireteacher.com. Segal has over 23 years of instructional experience and has conducted several umpire-training camps on a national level. He brings to HSUA over 36 years of umpiring experience and has umpired in over 500 pro games.
HSUA deals with over 18 leagues in Hernando, Citrus, Sumter and Pasco counties, and currently has over 90 umpires on its roster.
Camps will be held Aug. 5 at Ernie Wever Youth Park, Aug. 12 at Anderson Snow Sports Complex, Aug. 19 at Ridge Manor Community Park, Aug. 25 at Wesley Chapel District Park, Sept. 2 at Anderson Snow Sports Complex, Sept. 8 at Wesley Chapel District Park and Sept. 9 at Lake Panasoffkee Community Center.
During these clinics lasting more than three hours, the students will be taught and tested on the rules of the game. All of the participants will take a 100-question test based on Major League Baseball, high school, AAU, USSSA, Dixie Baseball and Softball, and Little League rules, and they will receive a MLB rulebook, positional charts and many more handouts.
The cost of these clinics is $20 per person. These events will have limited seating and registration is required.
To sign up, visit the HSUA clinic page at www.hernandosumterumpire.com/UMPIRE-CLINICS.html, or contact HSUA at [email protected] or (352) 593-6998.
Longboat Key Club and Resort hosts triathlon
LONG BOAT KEY As a new addition to the International Triathlon and Duathlon Distance Race that will be taking place Oct. 28, Longboat Key Club and Resort will be offering two training courses for participants of the event.
There will be two orientation sessions offered that will give an oversight of what to expect when participating in a triathlon, and the steps to take now in order to compete at peak performance.
Eric Kahl, a Sarasota-based USAT Level 1 coach and certified personal trainer with over 15 years experience in triathlon training, will be leading both the orientation sessions and the training courses.
The courses will cover nutrition counseling, interval training strategies, biking and running tips, transition mastery and mental strategies that will maximize strengths, compensate for weaknesses and focus on the fun and sense of achievement experienced as a participant in the triathlon.
The courses will accommodate all levels of experience. All sessions will be held at the Island House Spa location at the resort.
The 12-week training course starts Aug. 5. The eight-week training course starts Sept. 4.
The courses will include individualized workout plans and a schedule for each day of the selected plan, and one group training session per week.
Cost is $350 for the 12-week course and $250 for the eight-week course. Attendance at the orientation sessions is free, limited to one session per participant, and is open to anyone who is considering participating in the Longboat Key Triathlon.
For more information, or to register for the orientation sessions or training courses, contact the Fitness Concierge at Longboat Key Club and Resort at (941) 387-1656.
Special group and family rates for triathlon participants are available. For more information, call (800) 237-8821 and reference LBK Tri, or visit www.longboatkeyclub.com.
College Fastpitch Recruiting Combine
SARASOTA Extra Innings of Sarasota will host its second annual fastpitch combine. The event, held at the Miss Sarasota Softball Complex (1133 Gun Club Road) on Aug. 25 beginning at 8 a.m., will showcase female athletes locally and across the state in the eighth grade up to college.
USF, Auburn, North Carolina State, Florida State, Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida Southern, Polk State College, State College of Florida and Indian River Community College all attended last year, while many others have all verbally indicated their intent to attend this year.
The primary purpose is to promote the athletes and expose them to college coaches in hopes of achieving scholarship monies. The athletes will perform various skill sets including speed and agility (SPARQ), along with individual skills related to the game of fastpitch softball
To register, for more information, visit www.fastpitchu.com, or contact Tom Pluto at (941) 504-2715 or [email protected].
Self-defense programs
SPRING HILL Mang Ho Martial Arts is offering self-defense programs at Brooksville Elks Lodge 2582,14494 Cortez Blvd.
An adult self-defense program Mondays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
A kids self-defense program for ages 13-17 Mondays from 4 to 6 p.m.
All classes are open to the public. The cost is $60 monthly for Elks members and $75 monthly for non-Elks, or participants can elect to pay per class, $15 for Elks and $18.75 for non-Elks.
For more information, contact Michael Minotti at Elks Lodge 2582, (352) 596-2582, or Master Robert Blanton at (352) 345-1292, or visit Mang Ho Martial Arts on Facebook.
Powell Middle School football camp
SPRING HILL Powell Middle School will hold a Football Agility and Conditioning Camp Aug. 6-9 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the school’s football field.
Cost is $50 per participant; second sibling will be $25. Open to all Hernando County middle school students. Attendance at camp will give a physical advantage at football tryouts.
Campers must have completed FHSAA sports paperwork, provide a birth certificate and a filled out registration form.
Participants need to have transportation to and from camp. Any student picked up more than 20 minutes late will be asked not to return.
Students should drink plenty of water before camp starts each day and be prepared to work hard. Water will be available to students to keep them hydrated.
For more information on the football camp, contact Coach Blackwell at (352) 797-7095 ext 227.
NCT summer hoops camp
BROOKSVILLE Nature Coast Technical High School will hold a youth summer basketball camp Aug.6-9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for children age 5 through those entering seventh grade.
For more information, contactNatureCoasthead coach David Pisarcik at (727) 385-2194.
Springstead girls soccer conditioning
SPRING HILL Springstead girls soccer summer conditioning will run every Tuesday and Thursday at the school, from 9 to 11 a.m.
Participants are asked to bring cleats, sneakers and plenty of water. This conditioning also includes eighth-graders zoned for Springstead.
For more information, call head coach Scott Wern at (352) 238-4230.
Football developmental camp
SPRING HILL Its All About The Youth Inc. will be hosting a Football Developmental Camp every Saturday from 10 a.m to noon at Veterans Memorial Park.
The cost: is $30 per session. This camp will teach the basic fundamentals of football and sharpen up football skills through one-on-one teaching.
For more information, contact Coach Eric Riggins Sr. at (352) 340-6132.
Tennis camp and classes
SPRING HILL Ace Performance Tennis is offering Quick Start Drills Mondays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. atDeltaWoodsPark.
The cost is $10.00 per class. Drills and games are designed for beginning players using the USTA-approved strategies for 60-foot court players.
Learn to play tennis quickly with age- and size-appropriate equipment and modified courts.
Additionally, Ace Performance Tennis is offering a Ladies Night Out, Mondays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Delta Woods Park.
The cost is $10 per class. Women of beginning and intermediate skill levels will learn to play in a fun social setting.
For more information on the camp and classes, contact John or Louise Downey at (352) 666-0658 or www.louisedowney.usptapro.com.
Golfweek, Senior tours
Two golf tours will be available in 2012 at courses across North Central Florida for those seeking a competitive experience on the links.
The Golfweek Amateur Tour is debuting this season, open to men and women of all ages and skill levels. Each event will feature five flights based on handicap to keep competition fair. Participants can join at any time during the year for a $90 membership fee. The fee includes a subscription to Golfweek magazine and Tour merchandise. Tour members can play in all local events as well as any AGT event nationally. There will be a Tour Championship held Oct. 19-21 at Palmetto Dunes Resort in Hilton Head, S.C.
To register, visit www.amateurgolftour.net.
Also, for the second year in a row, there will be a Senior Amateur Tour. Membership is open to men and women of any skill level, age 50 and over during the calendar year. Golfers can join at any time for an $80 membership fee. The fee includes Tour merchandise and allows members to play in all local Tour events as well as any SAGT events nationally. All events are divided into four flights based on handicap. The Tour Championship will be held Nov. 13-14 inPinehurst,N.C.
To register, visit www.senioramateurgolftour.net.
For more information on either tour, contact Jim Castello at (352) 446-3446 or [email protected].
