The Most Comprehensive Info on the Local Sports Scene!
By Debbie Perovich
It’s Father’s Day…and whether you coach or not, you are loved a lot! Parkland/Coral Springs Life strives to provide our area’s most comprehensive listings for all LOCAL sports! However, if you don’t see your group here, just let us know! Or…if you have questions on THESE events, call the contacts or check the available websites. And it’s our pleasure to acknowledge your child’s sport, team or any individual player. So if you have news or pictures, contact us at info@lifepubs.com.
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Adult Recreational Sports - Kickball, dodgeball, basketball, volleyball and ultimate frisbee. Parkland YMCA, 10559 Trails End. Registration ongoing. wmilordis@ymcabroward.org / 954.384.9622.
After School Sports Club - Ages 5-11 Registration ongoing. Parkland YMCA, 10559 Trails End. wmilordis@ymcabroward.org / 954.384.9622.
Challenger Baseball – Serving all of Broward County. For more info, see listing under Coral Springs.
Parkland Little League – Offering baseball & T-Ball for ages 5- to 18-years-old. Season completed. Visit parklandll.com or call the Little League hotline at 954.604.2442.
Parkland Travel Baseball – Year-round. Ages 8–18. Compete in tournaments & Summer American Amateur Baseball Congress League. Reg. is ongoing. Call Pete, 954.752.0710 or Les, 954.255.8740.
Parkland Recreational Basketball – Boys 1st - 12th, Girls 1st - 10th. Season completed. For info visit www.parklandbasketball.com. Coaches, sponsors & volunteers always needed! 954.227.0989.
Cheer Program - Ages 5-11. Taught by Shannon Ferguson, former Miami Dolphin Cheerleader. Registration ongoing. Parkland YMCA, 10559 Trails End. wmilordis@ymcabroward.org / 954.384.9622.
Parkland Rangers Youth Tackle Football & Cheerleading Program – Ages 5-15 prior to 8/1/11. Registration is underway. Next registration date is June 11 from 10am-1pm at Pine Trails Park concession building, 10565 Trails End (across from Park Trails Elementary School, Parkland). www.ParklandRangers.com / 954.804.5406.
Parkland Flag Football – NFL-sponsored fall league. Coed divisions for ages 5–15 (new 14/15 age division) & girls-only divisions for ages 8–14 (new 8/9, 10/11 and 12-14 age division). 5 Year Old League: Boys & Girls 9/1/05 – 8/31/06. Coaches & sponsors always needed! For more info visit www.parklandflag.com.
Football Buddies – Pairs special needs children with volunteer “Buddies.” Each Sat. there’ll be stretch & coordination activities, training stations, 1 on 1 work & a game. Trophies & plaques will be given at the end of the season picnic. Volunteers needed! Shannon Ferguson: tsjt@comcast.net / 954.536.6364 or register: parklandflag.com.
Cheerleading – K–5th grade. America’s Leaders offers after school instruction for a nominal fee at Park Trails Elem. on Tues., 2:15–4:15pm & Riverglades Elem. on Wed., 2–4pm. Call Valerie at 954.748.5977.
Parkland Horsemen’s Assoc. – The Equestrian Ctr. at Temple Park holds shows the 2nd Sun. of ea/mo, Sept.–April. Come watch some of the area’s finest strut their stuff! Call Maria Kokinakos, 954.346.1412.
Parkland “Soccer Buddies” – Program for special needs children. Contact Jeb at JNiewood@aol.com.
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