Sports Briefs
Sign up for soccer season, camp; support the troops Saturday at Tiger Point Park

Signups for the upcoming Tiger Point soccer season will be Saturday, June 30 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Tiger Point Park.

Signups for the Tiger Point Soccer Camp will also be held on Saturday. The camp is July 9-13 for kids ages eight through 14.

Homefront Hugs USA, a non-profit organization supporting troops in battle, will also be on hand. A box for DVDs, magazines, Slim Jim and non-chocolate candy will be on site for people to leave something for the troops.

For more information, call Alessandra Kellerman at 934-9984.

Firecracker 5K July 4 in Pensacola

The Firecracker 5K run is July 4 at 7:30 a.m. at Seville Quarter in Pensacola.

Registration is until July 3 for $20 and is $25 the day of the race.

Race packages may be picked up July 3 from 4-6 p.m. or July 4 from 6-7 am at Seville Quarter. Packets will include race number, safety pins tanks and other goodies.

A post race party, with free beer, soft drinks, Powerade and plenty of food for all participants, will be offered. Water stations at start, on the course & at the finish.

Runners can register online at Active.com (there is a $2 convenience fee). Tank shirts are guaranteed to the first 500 registrants!

Soccer exhibition July 1 in Panama City Beach

Youth soccer players can learn from the greats, July 1, in Panama City Beach, which will host an exhibition between The Atlanta Silverbacks and Team Renegade. Youth players and teams are invited to come early for a free pre-game clinic.

The Silverbacks and Team Renegade will face off at 2 p.m., at the Frank Brown Park Sports Complex, 16200 Panama City Beach Parkway, Panama City Beach.

The Silverbacks are part of the United Soccer Leagues (USL), the largest organization of elite-level soccer leagues in North America. The USL is dedicated to developing the sport at the grassroots level in communities across the continent.

Come out before the game for a free soccer clinic, 12:30- 1:30 p.m., with the players of the Silverbacks Professional Development League team.

Individual tickets for the game are $4 pre-sale and $6 at the door. Special discounts are available at $30 for the whole team. To purchase tickets online, go to www.renegadesportscenter. com, or for information, call 850-248-0380.

DeBolt Junior Golf Classic July 11-12

The Northwest Florida Daily News 28th Annual Marvin DeBolt Junior Golf Classic, presented by Peter Brown Construction, will be held Wednesday, July 11 and Thursday, July 12 at the Fort Walton Beach Golf Club. All proceeds from this Junior Golf Classic will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast.

This event will provide green fees, food, refreshments and trophies for the winners in all divisions. Cost is $80 for ages 12-18 and $60 for youth ages 8-11. Youth ages 12 and up will be playing 18 holes each day. The 8-11 division will be playing nine holes each day.

For more information and registration contact 850-862- 1616 or visit our website at www.bgcec.com.

Gulf Breeze Dolphin Volleyball Summer Camp July 23-26

Gulf Breeze Head Coach Waynn Sellers will be hosting the second annual Dolphin Volleyball Camp at Gulf Breeze High School, July 23-26 for Grades 4-12.

The camp is directed by Sellers and all coaches have college playing and/or coaching experience. Early registration is recommended; register by Sat., June 23 to guarantee shirt size requested.

Times are as follows:

8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Fundamental Skills Session, Grades 4-8 will be for Beginner and Intermediate Skills. $60 fee includes t-shirt.

12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Advanced Skills Session, Grades 8-12 requires approval of Coach Sellers; contact Coach Sellers directly at Boyzrule62955@yahoo.com or call 932-7682. Cost is $75, which includes a free tshirt.

The goal of this camp is teach both the fundamentals of volleyball as well as advanced techniques for players interested in enhancing their personal skill level. Any player who registers the day of camp should come to the morning session Monday, July 23, for evaluation and placement. Registration forms are available at GBHS Athletic Department, Gulf Breeze Rec Center or by mail or email by contacting Gulf Breeze Booster Club Secretary, Jenni Koontz at 934-5376 or jwkoontz510@yahoo.com.

GBHS Wrestling Camp August 2-3

Former U.S. Olympic Wrestling Coach Rob Herman will be the featured guest for the 2007 Dolphin Wrestling Camp August 2-3 from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the Multi Purpose Room.

Cost for the camp is $50 per person. For more information, call Matt Alt at 554- 5974.