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Kendall Hammocks Optimist baseball
Ricardo Fernandez made a terrific play at third base turning a 5-3 double play, and Robert Trujillo excelled at catcher as the Sharks beat the Pirates 12-5 in the 11-and-under division of Kendall Hammocks Optimist baseball.
Alejandro Herrera pitched a complete game gem for the win. Tristian Correa went 2 for 2 with a walk, and Derrick Sanchez and Ricardo Fernandez each doubled. Nick Correa, Ricardo Guerrero and Damian Berrios added hits.
• The Sharks also defeated the Hurricanes 17-3. Winning pitcher Tristian Correa went the distance. Damian Berrios was 3 for 3 with a double. Robert Trujillo, Marcos Guerrero and Ricardo Guerrero each went 2 for 3. Eddy Correa doubled, and Ricardo Fernandez hit a home run. Derrick Sanchez, Alejandro Herrera and Danny Leal added hits.
Archbishop Curley track
The Archbishop Curley Notre Dame Prep High School boys and girls' track & field teams ended the regular season with home wins over Palmer Trinity, Coral Shores and Doctors Charter schools.
The Lady Knights completed the regular season 14-8, and the boys' team wrapped up an impressive 21-2 mark.
At the district championship meet, the boys' team captured the runner-up trophy by overtaking Florida Christian in the final three events. Sebastian Delpeche was a district champion in the 110 hurdles, and Wesley Alcegaire jumped his way to a district title in the high jump.
Teammates Mike Henry, Demitry George, Theo Dasarmes, McHarry Alexis, Chris Moss, Shade Booth, David Joaceus, Isaiah Osme, Daniel Briz, Nikko Antido, Sean Smith, and Giovanni Pierre were top four finishers to also qualify for regionals.
The Lady Knights placed fourth at districts. They were led by triple jump district champion Jackysha Jean. Joining Jean as regional qualifiers were Carman Pierre, Lexus Holden, Annasthasis Poitier, Rhian Romanik, Vivencia Philippe, and Danille Stone.
Scott Rakow Youth Center basketball
Neil Daiksel and Jake Fishman each scored nine points as the Heat defeated the Nuggets 22-18 in the 9-11 age group of Scott Rakow Youth Center basketball in Miami Beach. Aden Karp added two points. For the Nuggets, Donald Dinerman had seven points and Angel Delgado six points.
The Bucks beat the Jazz 27-11. Luke Elegant and Noah Stein scored four points apiece, and Asher Leiberman had six points. Blake Miller scored nine points, and Kai Tworoger added two points for the Jazz.
The Lakers defeated the Celtcis 26-21. Julian Bernstein and Drew Burnstine each scored nine points. Elies Guneoun had seven points, and Angel Rodriguez scored five points for the Celtics.
The Heat beat the Celtics 23-16. Gavin Basner scored eight points, and Tyler Elpert had six points. Maximo Bratter chipped in four points. Jared Zedner scored eight points, and Jackson Gesner had four points for the Celtics. Roni Uryash added two points.
The Knicks edged the Blazers 10-7. Hudson Elegant and Jermain Hereira each scored four points. The Blazers' Julien Huge had four points and Antonio Todd three points.
North Shore Park Youth Center basketball
Osky Serbin scored 15 points, and Benjamin Burnstein added 11 points as the Bulls defeated the Heat 36-33 in the 12-13 age group of North Shore Park Youth Center basketball in Miami Beach. Cage Edwards scored 16 points, and Bryan Quintero had 11 points for the Heat.
The Knicks beat the Bobcats 26-19. Marlon Serbin scored 12 points, and Felipe Vidal totaled eight points. For the Bobcats, John Hopkins had 13 points and Gabriel Seda four points.
The Heat edged the Knicks 28-25. Cage Edwards scored 16 points, and Alex Priess added four points. Felipe Vidal scored six points and Marlon Serbin five points for the Knicks.
The Bulls defeated the Bobcats 32-31. Osky Serbin had 22 points, and Benjamin Burnstein had eight points. The Bobcats' Kevin Camacho had 11 points, and John Hopkins chipped in 10 points.
• 9-11: The Bulls defeated the Knicks 21-14. Toby Squire scored seven points, and Joshua Neely added six points. The Knicks' Andy Salas and Arthur Ackerman each scored seven points.
The Spurs beat the Bobcats 15-8. Jacob Rosenfeld had four points, and Zaire Wade chipped in three points. Robert Moret and Fillipo Gallian each had four points for the Bobcats.
The Blazers defeated the Suns 22-14. Grant Cohen scored nine points and Bryan Saka seven points. For the Suns, Noah Dinic had six points and Owen Spill four points.
• GIRLS: 8-10: The Dream edged the Liberty 7-6. Alicia Gonzalez scored four points, and Nicolle Alvarez contributed two points. Talia Andris scored six points for the Liberty.
• 11-14: The Dream defeated the Liberty 18-12. Maria De Leon had 16 points, and Karina Palacios added two points. For the Liberty, Camila Rodriguez and Bobbi Richards had four points apiece.
Miami Country Day School tennis
The Miami Country Day School girls' varsity tennis team exceeded expectations. Behind seniors Milana Katz and Jasmin Oliveira, the Lady Spartans surprised many teams this season.
Freshmen Elizabeth Kasparitis and Madi Bolton were solid throughout the season, and sophomore Megan Tate was consistent. The team returns five players next season, including sophomore Mallory Brown, who was injured most of this season.
Columbus lacrosse
The Columbus Explorers lacrosse team continued its winning ways into the district semifinals by defeating Miami Country Day 20-7.
Senior attack Nicky Rodrigo directed the offense, leading the team with another stellar game. He had four goals and two assists. Jared Robins had three goals.
Junior attack Steven Hernandez recorded four goals with six assists, and Grant Nordlund had three assists. Tyler Volovar added an assist, and Marcus Davide scored twice. Jake Quigley, Jim Perry, Sebastian Cancio and Michael Bulnes also scored.
Alex Ferran, who tallied double digits in ground balls, anchored a strong defense.
Sam Cohen, Brian Hernandez, David Butter and Aaron Carlton scored for Miami Country Day.
Miami Country Day School sports
The Miami Country Day School Athletes of the Week: Middle School Female Athlete of the Week: Jade Iadarola (tennis) won at No.4 singles and reached the doubles semifinals at the South Florida Middle School Conference Tournament.
Middle School Male Athlete of the Week: Matthew Barron (lacrosse) was named to the South Florida Middle School Conference All-Tournament team.
Upper School Male Athlete of the Week: By winning at districts at No.1 singles and No.1 doubles, Shaun Berman (tennis) advanced to the Florida High School Athletic Association State Championships in Orlando.
Upper School Female Athlete of the Week: Mackenzie Bolton (water polo) made 20 saves in the district semifinal win over Miami High and the district championship victory against Miami Beach.
Spartan Super Fan: Patricia Watson (parent).
Multirace Spring Training Duathlon
Tara Barron, 30, Miami was first in the women's 30-34 age group at the Multirace Spring Training Duathlon at Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek.
Barron completed the 0.75-mile run, 10-mile bike and 3-mile run in 49 minutes 52 seconds. Marlen Mursuli, 31, also from Miami was second in 53:23. In the men's division, Dario Perez, 27, of Coral Gables placed second overall in 39:01.
Other top local finishes: WOMEN: 45-49: 1. Marsha Dwyer, Miami, 1:03:10. Masters: 1. Lisa Gaylord, Miami Beach, 50:10. MEN: 35-39: 1. Arturo Martinez, Cutler Bay, 40:36. Visit www.multirace.com.
Multirace Spring Training Duathlon
Agustin Fontes, 37, of Doral was fifth overall in the Multirace Spring Training Triathlon at Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek. Fontes covered the 0.25-mile swim, 10-mile bike and 3-mile run in 41 minutes 48 seconds.
Other top local finishes: ATHENA: 2. Victoria Benvenuti, Miami, 1:07:59. CLYDESDALE 185 0-39: 2. Cristian Alvarez, Miami Beach, 58:18. CLYDESDALE 185 40+: 2, Michael Murawski, North Bay Village, 55:02; 4. Richard Benvenuti, Miami, 1:04:28. CLYDESDALE 200 40+: 1. Nick Sirianni, Miami, 48:20.
WOMEN: 30-34: 2. Kerriann Peloquin, North Miami Beach, 1:10:45. 35-39: 2. Dianet Torres, Miami, 58:36; 3. Monica Burns, Miami, 58:46. MEN: 15-19: 1. Andres Dempaire, Miami, 55:15; 2. Richard Benvenuti, Miami, 1:01:49. 30-34: 1. Juan Cuellar, Miami, 43:26; 2. Juan Morales, Key Biscayne, 47:03. 35-39: 1. Eric Soulavy, Key Biscayne, 44:02; 2. Alfredo Veloso, Miami, 46:42. 40-44: 1. Jose Aoun, Key Biscayne, 46:06; 3. Carlos Bello, Doral, 51:40; 4. Ramon Escobar, Miami Beach, 58:05. 65-69: 1. Tim Regier, Miami, 51:55.
Visit www.multirace.com.
Sunshine State Games
Be a part of Florida's Longest-Standing Multi-Sports Festival, as registration opportunities are available for events of the 33rd Annual Florida's Sunshine State Games.
With nearly 30 sports on its roster, the Sunshine State Games calendar stretches from April through June, with three sports contested in December. The sports of Florida's Sunshine State Games include events involving speed and agility, strategy and accuracy and power and strength.
The weekend of May 18-20 for the Sunshine State Games is the Broward County Festival featuring figure skating, rugby and jump rope. Figure Skating will be contested over three days on two rinks of the Saveology.com Iceplex, in Coral Springs, the official practice facility of the Florida Panthers. Rugby returns to the Broward County Festival, along with the Sunshine State Games debut of Jump Rope.
The Sunshine State Games Lacrosse Series hits the ground running the weekend of May 18-20 in Broward County. The Sunshine State Inline Hockey Championships return to Palm Beach County on May 26-28 at the Lake Worth SkateZone. The Skate Zone hosted the Sunshine State Games Inline Hockey Championships from 2006-08.
There are other events throughout the state.
The easiest way to register is online at www.flasports.com. Athletes can also call the Florida Sports toll-free line at 1-866-FL-GAMES or send an email to info@flasports.com to request a brochure.
South Florida Sports League Adults
Registration is now open for the Adult 4-on-4 Flag Football League. Games are Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Armbrister Park, 236 Grand Ave. and Saturdays at Coral Gables Senior High School, 450 Bird Rd. Cost is $ 260 plus $ 30 in referee fees per game. Call 786-360-9610, 786-210-7375 or go to www.sfsl.org.
South Florida Sports League Youth
Registration is now open for the Coral Gables Cavaliers Youth Football & Cheerleading Program for boys and girls age 5 to 14. Divisions are divided by age groups.
Registration fee includes uniforms, schedule, awards, and insurance. Games played on Friday or Saturday. Register at www.sfsl.org or from 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays at 450 SW Bird Rd. Cost is $ 175 per child.
Call 786-210-7375 for football and 305-527-7396 for cheerleading. Applications for volunteer coaches for football and cheer are being accepted.
Kendall Hammocks cheerleading, football
Registration for the Kendall Hammocks Warriors Cheerleading and Football season is 11 a.m.-2 p.m. May 12 and 19, and June 9 and 16 and 6:30-8:30 p.m. May 18 at Devonaire Park, 10411 Warriors Way (SW 122 Ave.). Cost is $ 175.
Practice starts 6:30 p.m. July 9. Email KHWfootball@aol.com.
The Kendall Hammocks Warriors are members of the Miami Xtreme Youth Football league and sponsored by the Optimist Club of Kendall Hammocks.
Kendall Hammocks flag football
Registration for the Kendall Hammocks Warriors NFL 5-on-5 flag football season is 11 a.m.-2 p.m. May 5 at Devonaire Park, 10411 SW 122 Warriors Way.
Boys and girls, age 4-16, are eligible for the season which runs May to July. Cost is $ 100. Sibling discounts available. Bring a copy of participant's birth certificate to verify age. Email khwfootball@aol.com.
Orange Bowl honors
Celebrating a new name and an evening of outstanding community service and scholastic achievement, the Orange Bowl Committee conducts its annual Orange Bowl Impact and Excellence Awards on May 11 at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale.
The O.B.I.E. Awards, presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield's Florida Blue and supported by Publix Super Markets, were previously known as the Orange Bowl Field of Dreams Scholarship Benefit. The focus of the event will remain: to not only exemplify the mission of the Orange Bowl Committee to positively impact the lives of South Florida's children, but recognize those individuals who share the Committee's goals of selflessly giving back and inspiring South Florida's youth.
Jason Taylor, former All-Pro Miami Dolphins defensive end, will be awarded the Orange Bowl Keith Tribble Impact Award, which honors an individual who has made a significant impact in South Florida. The award is presented annually to a groundbreaker who has helped open doors and made an impact for others to have better lives. Taylor joins a prestigious list of past Keith Tribble Impact Award winners including Bill Fauerbach, Jonathan Vilma, Randy Shannon, Alonzo and Tracy Mourning, and Tribble himself.
The OBC will present the O.B.I.E. Awards, celebrating a commitment to the community, amateur sports and displays of courage.
Orange Bowl Keith Tribble Impact Award: Jason Taylor, former Miami Dolphins defensive end.
Orange Bowl Community Service Excellence Award: 100 Black Men of South Florida, Inc.
Orange Bowl Amateur Sports Leadership Award: Marcia Pinder, Dillard High School girls' basketball coach.
Orange Bowl Special Recognition: Sam Johnson (posthumously), Liberty City Optimist Club co-founder.
Orange Bowl Jr. Courage Award: To a participant of the Orange Bowl Youth Football Alliance, presented by Sports Authority who displays courage on or off the field, including overcoming injury or physical handicap or living through hardship.
In addition six student athletes (one male and one female from Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties) will each receive a $ 2,500 scholarship, and several local organizations will receive grants from the Orange Bowl for their outstanding community work.
Highlighting the night's entertainment is Boyz II Men. The Grammy awarding winning R&B group has sold more than 60 million records worldwide and joins a long list of headlining acts to perform at the Orange Bowl's annual community benefit.
Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.orangebowl.org or by calling 305-341-4701.
Underwater Grand Prix
The world's second-largest ship ever sunk as an artificial reef is to become an underwater racetrack during the Vandenberg Underwater Grand Prix from May 18-20.
Participants using diver-propulsion vehicles will race around the superstructure of the 523-foot-long Gen. Hoyt S. Vandenberg, a former military troop transport and missile-tracking ship.
The Vandenberg was sunk in 2009, approximately seven miles off Key West. The bottom of its hull rests on sand in 150 feet of water, but the massive ship's superstructure extends to about 45 feet below the surface.
The event begins 9 a.m. May 19 at the lagoon at Florida Keys Community College, 5901 College Rd. It includes scooter demonstrations, race practice, manufacturer races and diver-propulsion vehicle certification for any racers who are not yet DPV certified.
Lunch, gear and tank rentals are available through the Florida Keys Community College Dive Club.
The grand prix race begins 8:30 a.m. May 20 at the dock at Seaduction Dive Center, 1605 N. Roosevelt Blvd. Divers race around the top of the Vandenberg's superstructure, competing in multiple classes to achieve the fastest speeds while staying within safety parameters.
Race entry fees are $ 50 per diver. Event information and registration: www.facebook.com/formulaH20 or www.wreckracingleague.com.
Judo
The Judo World Cup Miami, sanctioned by the International Judo Federation (IJF), will be hosted by USA Judo from May 10-11 at the Doral Golf Resort & Spa in Southwest Miami.
More than 250 top international athletes are expected at this exciting two-day event, which will showcase the talents of Olympic judoka alongside upcoming talent from around the world.
With the summer Olympics just months away, judo enthusiasts are clamoring for an opportunity to view Olympic athletes on their home turf.
The World Cup precedes the U.S. Open at the same venue, another elite tournament that attracts the finest fighters hunting top opponents.
The World Cup will also feature the widely respected national judo team from Cuba. Eleven Olympic qualifying athletes from the island will have the opportunity to share the mat in thrilling match ups against other elite fighters.
For information on USA Judo and the Olympic team, visit www.usjudo.org. Also, visit www.judoworldcupmiami.com for World Cup coverage and results.
Make-A-Wish
The Make-A-Wish Southern Florida (www.sflawish.org) hosted its Ultimate Sports Auction, a fundraiser recently at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens. The event -- the only one where all of South Florida's professional and major college teams join for one cause -- raised $ 175,000, enough for 35 local children with life-threatening medical conditions to wish for whatever their heart desires and have it come true.
Attendees included the Miami Heat's Chris Bosh, Head Coach Joe Philbin and Davone Bess of the Miami Dolphins, ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit, Howard Schnellenberger (FAU) and Mario Cristobal (FIU), among many others. The celebrities were the event's auctioneers, adding VIP perks to already elaborate live auction experiences, in a game of one-upmanship that upped the ante in the room and impact for sick children in our community.
South Florida Eagles baseball
The South Florida Eagles 13-and-under travel baseball team seeks dedicated, experienced travel team players with supportive parents.
The team will play in the Premier Spring League as well as numerous tournaments including the Cal Ripken Experience in June. For information or for an individual tryout, contact Coach Gonzalo Moralesat at 305-753-9065 or gonmorales87@comcast.net.
Wendy's High School Heisman
Wendy's is accepting applications for the annual Wendy's High School Heisman Award, a program honoring outstanding high school student-athletes for its commitment to academic achievement, community service involvement and athletic prowess.
More than just a shining star on a college résumé, the Heisman mystique touches students at every level of the program. In addition to recognition at school and state levels, six female and six male national finalists will receive an all-expense paid trip to New York City to attend the Wendy's High School Heisman Awards Ceremony and college Heisman Memorial Trophy Award presentation with their families in December 2012.
Beginning now through Oct. 2, eligible students can apply at www.WendysHeisman.com for a chance to win the Wendy's High School Heisman Award and the prestige of joining an ever-growing family of distinguished past winners. A partner award with college football's acclaimed Heisman Memorial Trophy, Wendy's High School Heisman has received more than 350,000 applications and honored more than 216 national finalists and 36 national winners since its inception.
Each year, nearly 50,000 young male and female scholar-athletes from across the country who embody leadership, academic excellence and athletic skill in their schools and volunteerism in their communities apply for the Wendy's High School Heisman Award. These applicants are then narrowed down in four phases:
School Winners Phase – One senior male and one senior female from every school will be selected as a "School Winner"
State Finalists Phase – 20 finalists—10 senior males and 10 senior females—from every state and the District of Columbia will advance to "State Finalists"
State Winners Phase – One senior male and one senior female from each state and the District of Columbia will be selected as "State Winners"
National Finalist Phase – A judging panel will select "12 National Finalists" from the 102 State Winners
"I was thrilled to have made it so far in the competition," said Selena Pasadyn, the 2011 Wendy's High School Heisman female award winner and first in her class at Brunswick High School in Ohio. "It's an honor to represent my community and to be part of such an exceptional group of people who I now call my Wendy's High School Heisman family."
The one male and one female Wendy's High School Heisman Award winners will each earn $ 10,000 for their high school and a $ 500 Wendy's gift card. They will also be highlighted during ESPN's live national broadcast of the college Heisman Memorial Trophy Ceremony in early December 2012.
Eligibility
Eligible high school seniors, slated to graduate in 2013, may submit an application online through Oct. 2. The first 25,000 students with completed applications will receive a Wendy's gift card valued at $ 10. From the completed applications, one male and one female winner will be chosen to receive the WHSH Award.
For information, students can visit www.WendysHeisman.com, call 800-205-6367 or contact their local high school principal, guidance counselor or athletic director. Participants can also "like" Wendy's Heisman on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/WendysHighSchoolHeisman for additional program details.
Got Milk
The National Milk Mustache "got milk?" campaign recently launched the call for entries for the 15th annual Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) Awards.
The SAMMY scholarship recognizes 25 student-athletes who excel in academics, athletics, community service, leadership and who fuel their daily success with milk.
Milk Mustache celebrity judges will help select 25 winners from across the country who will receive a $ 7,500 college scholarship, an awards ceremony at Walt Disney World and an opportunity to appear in their own special Milk Mustache ad.
For complete contest rules and applications log onto facebook.com/MilkMustache where visitors can also learn more about the exclusive SAMMY awards weekend and view behind the scenes footage.
MVP of the Week
Dick's Sporting Goods MVP of the Week program is a promotion that recognizes amateur athletes for moments of greatness on the playing field and in the arena.
Fans can vote online each week to determine the top amateur sports moment with the wining video being rewarded $ 500 in Dick's Sporting Goods gift cards — $ 250 to the individual who submitted the winning entry and $ 250 to the featured players' choice of qualified school, team or athletic organization.
The entry process:
Go to www.DicksMVP.com.
Upload your compelling sports videos.
Encourage friends, family and the local community to vote for your video.
MLB's Pitch, Hit & Run
Major league baseball seeks hosts for its AQUAFINA MLB Pitch, Hit & Run local competition.
This is the official skills competition of MLB for boys and girls, age 7-14. Competitors can advance through four levels of competition, including team championships at Major League ballparks and the national finals at the MLB All-Star Game.
Hosting a local competition is free. An administrative kit is provided with handbook, strike zone banner, posters, awards and other needed information.
Any coach, parent or adult volunteer can host a competition; local competitions can be offered in March, April or early May; this community event that can take as little as two to three hours.
Register to host a local competition at www.mlb.com/phr.
Health program
Stand Up! For Those Who Can't, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering children, families and communities through (w)holistic programs in education, culture and the arts, and as fiscal agent for the Sunshine Child Wellness Collaborative, has received a $ 50,000 grant from the Aetna Foundation to implement "Sunshine Fit for Tots," an obesity-prevention program developed by SCWC for 3-year-old children.
"One in five preschool-age children in the United States are overweight or obese. We recognize the need to start prevention at the earliest age possible to promote lifelong habits of health and wellness," said Mary Rae Smith, president and founder of SCWC. "We want to bend the curve on childhood obesity and are grateful to the Aetna Foundation for this opportunity to enhance obesity prevention through exercise and nutrition programming."
From April to March 2013, 60 children from four early childhood centers in Miami-Dade will receive nutritional education and obesity-prevention activities through art classes and dance lessons. The centers selected to receive the program are Fantasyland Learning Center in Westchester; Happy Kids in Miami Beach; Happy Children of Overtown; and Alberto's Dream Childcare in North Miami.
"We thank the Aetna Foundation for awarding us this grant," said Jeannette Egozi, president of SUFTWC. "In the United States, low-income families are the most affected by the alarming obesity trend. With these funds we can teach children how to eat healthfully and be physically active throughout their lives."
For information about "Sunshine Fit for Tots" call the Sunshine Child Wellness Collaborative at 305-807-5229 or Stand Up! at 305-864-5237, e-mail jeannette@ecqc.biz.
Ironman 70.3
The 2012 Ironman 70.3 Miami is Oct. 28, starting at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami. Registration is underway. http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1995048.
Dragon Boat Festival
According to the Chinese astrology calendar, 2012 is a Water Dragon year. Participants in the annual Battle in the Bay Dragon Boat Festival — on May 12 at Marathon's Sombrero Beach — hope to benefit from that luck.
Many spectators watch as teams of 20 paddlers power their sleek and elaborately decorated racing dragons along a 400-meter racecourse parallel to the beach, a display of strength and teamwork among men and women of all ages.
More than 25 races are scheduled for the Marathon event, becoming progressively more competitive during division championships. A 2,000-meter steersman's race is an added endurance challenge.
Favorites in the Marathon race include the Draggin' Dragons, a senior team from Punta Gorda, the Florida Keys' Conch Republic Navy team, the two-time Battle in the Bay champion Tampa Tarpons and Save Our Sisters, a team of Miami breast cancer survivors who regularly participate in a countrywide dragon-race.
Racing begins at 9 a.m. with a Last Splash Party and awards ceremony at 6:30 p.m. at Sunset Grille & Raw Bar, at the foot of the Seven Mile Bridge, 7 Knights Key Blvd. Events are open to the public.
Interested groups can form a team, or individual paddlers can be placed on a team.
Pledges benefit local charities chosen by each team. The Cancer Foundation of the Florida Keys receives a percentage of cancer and other survivor team entry fees. According to tournament organizers, nearly 20 charities have received $ 40,000 since the event's debut in 2009.
Event information and team registration: battleinthebay.org.
Jai-Alai
Jai-alai is open to anyone, age 10 to 80.
With a rubber ball and cestas, the amateur jai-alai facility is at 1935 NE 150th St. in North Miami, near FIU's north campus.
It is indoors, air-conditioned and open to all. Contact Luis at 305-389-2313 or Bob at 786-556-3574.
More Jai-Alai
Who said you have to be a male to play Jai Alai? Just as many females play the sport in Spain, France and Mexico, and gals can play it in South Florida at an amateur indoor air-conditioned fronton.
There are also leagues for males and children. Rubber or plastic balls used with free lessons by former pros. Cestas and balls also provided free with a nominal court fee.
Open everyday. Email admanUSA@aol.com or call Brucio 786-629-5428. The American Amateur Jai-Alai Academy is a not-for-profit organization.
Tennis
Tennis classes and programs for all ages are at the Penny Sugarman Tennis Center at Sans Souci, 1795 Sans Souci Blvd., North Miami.
Call for information on group lessons, annual passes, court rates and private lessons. Tennis pro is Ross Dubins. Call 305-893-7130.
Rebelle volleyball
Rebelle Athletics Club offers girls' volleyball tryouts at Archbishop Curley Notre Dame High School, 4949 NE 2nd Ave.
The volleyball club, a member of the United States Volleyball Association, is under the direction of Mandi Tate, Dee Rey and former Barry University player Kelly Dantas. They are former coaches with South Florida Volleyball Club and currently coach at Alonzo & Tracy Mourning Senior High School in Biscayne Bay.
Rebelle Athletics is dedicated to providing developmental and participatory athletic sports programs beginning at the youth development level. It offers a progression of sports activities for persons of all ages, races and creeds. It strives to enhance the physical, mental and moral development of amateur athletes at all levels, promoting sportsmanship and active citizenship.
Visit www.rebelleathletics.com.
Soccer
South Kendall Sun Blazers (sksoccer.org) at Kendall Indian Hammocks Park, 11395 SW 79 St. (305-630-3314).
Miami Dade Soccer League (miami-dadesoccer.com) at Three Lakes Park, 13375 SW 136 St. (786-488-5216).
Soccer 5 (ussoccer5.com) at Kendall Soccer Park, 8011 SW 127 Ave. (1-888-575-2976).
Club Atletico De Miami (camsoccer.com) at Kendall Soccer Park, 8011 SW 127 Ave. (305-764-5783).
Soccer Academy of the Americas (socceraa.com) at Tamiami Park, 11201 SW 24 St. (786-486-3804)
Pinecrest Premier Soccer (pinecrestpremier.com) at Deerwood Bonita Lakes, 11511 S. Dixie Hwy. (305-255-3422).
Optimist Club of Westchester (tropicalsoccer.org) at Tropical Park, 7900 SW 40 St. (786-370-4222).
Coral Estates Soccer Club (coralestatessoccer.org) at Coral Estates Park, 1411 SW 97 Ave. (305-279-2328)
South Kendall Soccer Club (sksoccer.org) at Kendall Indian Hammocks Park, 11395 SW 79 St. (305-630-3314).
Southern Soccer Coalition-AYSO (kendallsoccer.com) at Millers Pond Park, 13350 SW 47 St. and Westwind Lakes Park, 6805 SW 152 Ave. (305-965-0083).
CB Sports Leagues
CB Sports Club offers Youth Basketball, Flag Football, Youth Soccer, Adult Soccer and Adult Basketball. Visit cbsportsclub.com. Call 786-273-5639.
Physically Challenged
Miami-Dade Parks welcomes children with disabilities in its youth leagues. If you need accommodations to participate, call 305-735-7847 (V/TDD).
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