2010 Sport Events 2010 Sport Events
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Event |
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Description |
Contact Information |
Jan 1-3, 2010 |
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Wesley Chapel District Park |
Dick's Sporting Goods Tournament of Champions- This tournament is the high school club lacrosse national championship for boys' club teams. Teams must qualify for this tournament through qualifying tournaments. This tournament will showcase teams from as far as Canada, Arizona and Missouri. |
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| Jan. 28-31 |  |
Little Everglades Ranch Dade City |
Little Everglades International Combined Driving Event - Watch world-class teams compete in numerous events, including dressage, obstacles and the heart-stopping cross-country marathon. |
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Jan. 30 |
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Downtown Dade City |
Kumquat Festival- 5K Run for Children- Get your taste buds warmed up for kumquats with a 5K Run benefiting the 6th Judicial Circuit of the Guardian Ad Litem Program. |
352-567-3769 |
| Feb. 13, 2010 |  |
Withlacoochee River Park & Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve Dade City |
Dances with Dirt Green Swamp - An adventurous run/hike through an extreme wilderness course that includes a 50-mile relay, 50-mile and 50K ultras and full and half triathlons. |
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Feb. 13, 2010 |
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River Ridge High School, New Port Richey |
FHSAA Girls Weightlifting Championships- This competitive event spotlights some of Florida's strongest high school females competing for state weighlifting glory. |
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| Feb. 13-14, 2010 |  |
San Antonio and Downtown Dade City | The Race for Humanity: two-day cycling event that features amatuers and professional road cyclists racing through the hilly terrain and on downtown Dade City's Criterium course. |
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| Feb. 13-14, 2010 |  |
Spinnations Skating Center, Port Richey |
USA Roller Sports Competition - Local and out-of-state skaters will compete in pairs, singles, dance and figure events.
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727-207-4071 e-mail: angserini@aol.com |
Feb. 13-15, 2010 |
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25 Fields throughout Tampa Bay |
Score at the Shore - Showcase of boys and girls soccer, bringing the best players, best competition and attracting college recruiters from all over. |
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March 5-7 |
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Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club |
Ron Smith/USF Invitational- University of South Florida men’s golf team hosts the Ron Smith/USF Invitational. The 17-team tournament consists of 18 holes each day on the 7,014-yard, par-72 South Course at Lake Jovita |
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March 2010 |
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East Pasco YMCA Zephyrhills
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Zephyrhills Spring Sprint Triathlon- The TRIATHLON offers a 300 yd pool swim, 11 mile bike and 5K run through the streets of Zephyrhills. |
813-780-1414 |
March 6, 2010 |
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JB Starkey Park New Port Richey |
Pasco Challenge - Run, Walk or Bike. Take a ride on a 10-100K Bicycle Tour or a Competitive Running events 5K, 10K and an 8K off-road race. Benefits Alzheimer's Family Organization. |
727-848-8888 |
March 26-April 4, 2010 |
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Skydive City Zephyrhills |
Easter Boogie & World Record Dives- Come and watch as hundreds of skydivers from around the world compete for prizes, fun and the admiration of the crowd. |
800-404-9399
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April 9, 2010 |
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Plantation Palms Land O' Lakes |
Third Annual Saint Leo Green & Gold Club Golf Classic - 18 holes/4 Person Scramble/Best Ball with noon shotgun start at Plantation Palms in Land O’Lakes. Lunch buffet provided, along with different contests.
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(352) 588-8640 vicki.fredrickson@saintleo.edu
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April 2010 |
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River Ridge High School New Port Richey |
FHSAA Boys Weightlifting Championship - This competitive event spotlights some of Florida's strongest high school boys competing for state weighlifting glory. |
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April - May 2010 |
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Fox Hollow Golf Club, New Port Richey | Golf Channel Amateur Tour- The Golf Channel Amateur Tour is open to golfers of all skill levels. Players are divided amongst six flights based on an initial VERIFIABLE handicap such as a USGA index. The tour provides an amateur player the opportunity to compete on a golf tour just like the pros. |
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| May 3, 2010 | |
Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club Dade City |
9th Annual Spirit of Saint Leo Golf Tournament - 18 holes/4 Person Scramble/Best Ball. Noon shotgun. Lunch, dinner buffet, raffles, door prizes, putting, driving and closest to pin contests. Live and silent auction.
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(352) 588-8640 |
May 2010 |
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Spinnations Skating Center Port Richey |
Southern Region Speed Skating Championship- The region's top in-line speed skaters compete in various categories and qualify for the National Championships. |
305-207-4071 e-mail: angserini@aol.com
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May 2010 |
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Saint Leo University |
CURE ON WHEELS- Rallying Riders for Cancer Research
and help make a difference. Ride up to 165 miles along the scenic roadways of Pasco and Hernando counties.
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June 11-13 2010 |
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Sportszone II New Port Richey |
Sunshine Shootout Street Hockey 2010 - Indoor ball hockey tournament at Central Florida's premier indoor hockey arena. Open, masters and women's divisions.
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813-818-1312 or 727-809-0775 |
June 2010 |
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Lake Jovita South Course Dade City |
Golf Channel Amateur Tour- The Golf Channel Amateur Tour is open to golfers of all skill levels. Players are divided amongst six flights based on an initial VERIFIABLE handicap such as a USGA index. The tour provides an amateur player the opportunity to compete on a golf tour just like the pros. |
813-263-2571 |
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Spinnations Skating Center Port Richey |
Southern Region Figure Skating Championship- The region's top figure skaters compete in various categories and qualify for the National Championships. |
305-207-4071 e-mail: angserini@aol.com
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June 2010 |
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St. Leo University |
ESM Sprint Triathlon- The Triathlon will be during the highly popular Family Fun and Fitness weekend at Saint Leo University. Other races for the weekend will include a Sprint Duathlon Series, Fresh from Florida Sprint Kids Races, an Open Water 1 Mile Swim Series and a 5k Run/Walk Series. |
(352)588-8641 |
July 2010 |
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Saddlebrook Resort Course |
Golf Channel Amateur Tour- The Golf Channel Amateur Tour is open to golfers of all skill levels. Players are divided amongst six flights based on an initial VERIFIABLE handicap such as a USGA index. The tour provides an amateur player the opportunity to compete on a golf tour just like the pros. |
813-263-2571 |
Aug. 13-15 2010 |
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Land O' Lakes Recreation Complex (3032 Collier Pkwy) |
Faces of Courage Triathlon - A family-oriented event that draws both novice and experienced athletes. With a sprint and super sprint, relay and parent/child options and reverse run-bike-swim format. |
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Sept 2010 |
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Wesley Chapel District Park (7727 Boyette Road) |
Braveheart Shootout - Presented by the WCAA Lacrosse Team. Short field, fast action! 2 on 2 and 7 on 7 games. All ages welcome - collegiate and post-collegiate teams encouraged. |
813-994-6633 lacrosse@wcafla.org |
Oct. 16, 2010 |
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Downtown San Antonio |
5-mile Rattlesnake Run - Athletes are not running from the snakes, but the feisty San Antonio hills will have your heart rate climbing! Arts, crafts, music and professional snake handlers demonstrate the knowledge of one of the world's most feared inhabitants. |
352-588-4444 |
Oct. 17, 2010 |
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Longleaf Town Center |
5th Annual Longleaf Triathlon Weekend - Sanctioned by the USAT, this race gives participants the opportunity to qualify for regional and national competitions with its Olympic-distance course. Beginners may want to try the Sprint Distance. Kid's event on Saturday. |
727-847-2424 |
Oct. 23-25, 2010 |
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Sportszone II New Port Richey |
Sunshine Shootout Street Hockey 2010 - Indoor ball hockey tournament at Central Florida's premier indoor hockey arena. Open, masters and women's divisions.
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813-818-1312 or 727-809-0775 |
Oct. 2010 |
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Little Everglades Ranch, Dade City |
Pre State Cross Country Meet - Come out and watch some of Florida’s top high school athletes battle at the Little Everglades Ranch. A preview of the FHSAA State Championships in November. |
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Oct. 2010 |
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San Antonio |
Hilly Hundred- A mainstay cycling event up and down the hills of Pasco. Ride 18, 34, 63 or 100 miles. Then relax! |
813-404-5721 |
Nov. 2010 |
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Little Everglades Ranch Dade City |
Little Everglades Ranch CycloCross Race - Come out to beautiful Dade City, Florida and experience a one of a kind cyclocross venue. Our course will challenge your skills with elevation changes, fast downhill sections and take you through a barn! |
Little Everglades Ranch CycloCross 813-713-1462 |
Nov. 2010 |
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Anclote River Park Holiday |
Run for Rotary - This USATF-sanctioned event will benefit Rotary International and local charities. 5K, 10K and Fun Run. Post-race party at beach shelter.
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Nov. 18-23 2010 |
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Land O’ Lakes Recreation Complex and Ed Radice Sports Complex |
USL SoccerFest- This tournament matches USL Super Y-League qualifiers up in a tournament with ages starting at under-13 up to under-17. Under-16 and Under-17 games to be held in Land O' Lakes. |
813-963-3909 |
Nov. 20, 2010 |
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Little Everglades Ranch, Dade City |
FHSAA Cross Country Finals- Come out and watch some of Florida’s top high school athletes’ battle for the third time at the Little Everglades Ranch. |
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Nov. 20 2010 |
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Throughout Tampa Bay Area/ Suncoast Trail |
Ride Without Limits- This 200-mile cycling event will help raise much needed funds for United Cerebral Palsy and to provide equal opportunities for children and adults with disabilities. Complete cycling route still to be determined. |
800.872.5827 |
Nov. 20-21, 2010 |
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Wesley Chapel District Park |
Derek Pieper Memorial Cup- This qualifying tournament gives lacrosse teams from Florida and Southern Georgia the opportunity to qualify for the Dick's Sporting Goods Tournament of Champions in January. |
813-841-2374 |
Nov. 19-20 2010 |
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Throughout Pasco County |
Ragnar Relay-
The idea of an overnight running event with 12-person teams covering designated legs over a spectacularly scenic stretch of rural roadways sounds kind of crazy doesn't it? This event starts in Pinellas, runs through Pasco and finishes at Daytona Beach. |
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Nov. 2010 |
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Skydive City Zephyrhills |
Thanksgiving Skydive Competition- Come and watch as hundreds of skydivers from around the world compete for prizes, fun and the admiration of the crowd, as they spend the holiday in the sky. (Every year around Thanksgiving) |
800-404-9399 |
Nov. 2010 |
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Wesley Chapel District Park |
Tampa Bay Thanksgiving Cricket Festival - Sponsored by the Wesley Chapel Cricket Club. Watch Tampa Bay’s top cricket clubs in action to clinch the Tournament Trophy.
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(813) 293-5516 |
Nov. 2010 |
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Silverado Golf & Country Club Zephyrhills |
David Reutimann 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament & Auction -
NASCAR driver and Zephyrhills native David Reutimann will host a cookout and auction of sports memorabilia followed by a Golf Tournament. Proceeds will go to Florida charities.
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813-788-1225 |
Nov. 2010 |
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Little Everglades Ranch Dade City |
South Creek Foxhounds Opening Meet - South Creek Foxhounds is Florida's oldest foxhunt.
We ride through pasture land, palmetto bushes, pine and oak forests and cypress swamps.
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Dec. 2010 |
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San Antonio and Dade City |
Powerman Florida - The latest addition to the Powerman Series. Didn’t get an opportunity to participate in a Powerman event this year or just missed a World Championship slot? Well here is your chance! Powerman Florida is your first opportunity to qualify for Powerman Zofingen. Run 5 miles, Bike 33, Run 5 more miles. |
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Dec. 2010 |
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Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club Dade City |
Lake Jovita 5K Reindeer Run/Walk - Run through the rolling hills of Lake Jovita's South Course and raise money for East Pasco Habitat for Humanity. A great post-race party will offer food, drinks and family fun. Event t-shirts for all participants. Race starts at 8 a.m.
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352-588-2233 ext. 316 |
Dec. 2010 |
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St. Leo University St. Leo |
FALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP - AAU Gymnastics championships, hosted by the Suncoast Gymnastics Academy. |
www.teamfloridagymnastics.net/
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Dec. 2010 |
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Skydive City Zephyrhills |
Annual Christmas Skydiving- Features organized skydive formations, competitions, musical performances and much more. (Every year around Christmas) |
800-888-JUMP |
