The Most Comprehensive Info on the Local Sports Scene!

By Debbie Perovich

It’s May… and that means it’s time to honor all moms and all people who have served our great nation! 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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    Athletic Development Strength & Conditioning - Designed for 12- to 18-year-olds to improve their athletic performance while reducing injuries. Mon. & Wed. from 4:30-5:30pm at the Parkland YMCA Family Center, 10559 Trials End. 954.384.9622 / dcortez@ymcabroward.org.

    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. Register online for season running Feb.-June. 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.  Coaches, sponsors & volunteers always needed! 954.227.0989 / www.parklandbasketball.com.

    Parkland Rangers Youth Tackle Football & Cheerleading Program – Ages 5-15 prior to 8/1/12. Registration underway. 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 for Boys & Girls (9/1/06 – 8/31/07). Evaluations will be held mid-May for fall season. Check website for updated info. Registration fees increase after 6/1 so don’t forget to register early! Coaches & sponsors always needed! For additional 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 at 954.346.1412.

    Parkland “Soccer Buddies” – Program for special needs children. Contact Jeb at JNiewood@aol.com.

    Parkland Soccer Club – Ages 4–18. Sponsors & coaches always needed. Refs can register at www.FSR–INC.com. www.parklandsoccer.net or call 954.410.5172.