Sports & Recreation

International Wheelchair Rugby Tournament

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Saturday, January 7th, 2012, 6:56pm

Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation and Conservation is hosting the 20th Annual Coloplast International Wheelchair Rugby Tournament at All People’s Life Center on Jan. 13-15.

This international tournament, drawing teams from all over the world, will feature Tampa’s very own wheelchair rugby team, the Tampa Generals.

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Outback Bowl parade set for New Year's Eve

Submitted by Preston Rudie, Reporter

Thursday, December 29th, 2011, 1:44pm

Outback Bowl parade set for New Year's Eve

Tampa, FL -- The Outback Bowl parade is set for New Year's Eve in Ybor City.

This year's parade is expected to feature 20 marching bands, cheerleaders and a host of floats.

The parade starts at 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 31 and runs along 7th Avenue.

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Solution for kids winter break blues

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Tuesday, December 20th, 2011, 1:15pm

Hillsborough County, FL -- This holiday season, parents can transform their children’s winter break blues into excitement by offering children what they crave – fun and engaging activities that will keep their minds and bodies active.

Winter break camp days through the Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department will be offered Dec. 28 - 30 from 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. at various Hillsborough County recreation centers.

The weekly rate is $38, and reduced rates of $30 and $20 per week are available with a current school reduced or free lunch letter.

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Tampa motorcycle lessons

Submitted by Lorena Rabago, Traffic Anchor/ Multi Media Journalist

Thursday, November 24th, 2011, 3:52pm

Ready to get your ride on? Get your motorcycle license in just hours. A Tampa area motorcycle school is offering classes this weekend from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at the Florida Fairgrounds. You can earn your Florida Motorcycle license in just one weekend.

Tampa Motorcycle Training, Inc. offers a Florida accredited motorcycle training course and after you complete the basic riders course, you will be qualified to receive your Florida Motorcycle Driver’s License.

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New fitness program for kids in Hillsborough Co.

Submitted by Tammie Fields, Weekend Anchor/Reporter

Sunday, October 16th, 2011, 1:52pm

New fitness program for kids in Hillsborough Co.

Apollo Beach, Florida - Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation and Conservation is now offering the Rec2Six program for children grades K - 5.

It is offered Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. at 18 recreation centers throughout Hillsborough County.

The weekly rate is $38, and reduced rates of $30 and $20 per week are available with a current school reduced or free lunch letter.

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YMCA offers free classes during Family Health Month

Submitted by Bryan Friesen, 10 News Weekend Morning Show Producer

Monday, October 10th, 2011, 10:06am

YMCA offers free classes during Family Health Month

In celebration of National Family Health Month, the YMCA is offering free classes on the weekends during the month of October.

You can hit the pool, work up a sweat at their fitness center or take the kids to any of the Y's programs for no cost.

If you swing by the YMCA this month you can get an extra three day guest pass and if you decide to become a member, the club will waive the fees if you make a canned good donation.

Locations in Hillsborough County include:

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Outback Bowl tickets go on sale Saturday

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Friday, September 30th, 2011, 1:33pm

Outback Bowl tickets go on sale Saturday

Tampa, FL -- Tickets to the 2012 Outback Bowl go on sale to the general public through Ticketmaster this Saturday, October 1 at 10 a.m. The bowl will play host to teams from the Big Ten Conference and Southeastern Conference on Monday, Jan. 2 in Raymond James Stadium.

Kick-off time is 1 p.m. ET.

Tickets to the game are $75 each (plus Ticketmaster service charge). Phone orders can be placed with a credit card by calling Ticketmaster at (813) 287-8844 or 1-800-745-3000 and can be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets can also be purchased at any Ticketmaster outlet in the state of Florida.

For information on priority seating through a bowl membership package call the Outback Bowl office directly at (813) 874-BOWL or go to www.outbackbowl.com for details.

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