Thursday, March 7, 2013
The season opener is set for Aug. 31 at Raymond James Stadium.
Temple Terrace football fans who are ready to forget last year’s lackluster University of South Florida Bulls season have a date to put on their calendars. The Bulls return to the gridiron Aug. 31 under the direction of new head coach Willie Taggart. The game is set for 7 p.m. at Raymond James Stadium, so fans won’t have to travel far. Taggart was announced as the new head coach in December following the ouster of Skip Holtz. The Florida native returned to his home state after coaching in Western Kentucky. Here’s the schedule, according to the University of South Florida website: Are you excited for the 2013 season? How do you think the Bulls will do? Are you happy with the choice of Taggart? Share your thoughts in the comments section.
Friday, March 1, 2013
The Harlem Globetrotters will be at the Sun Dome Saturday, and Globetrotter Special K visited kids at All Children's Hospital in St. Pete Wednesday.
Harlem Globetrotter Special K entered every hospital room at All Children's Hospital spinning his pink basketball on his finger. "Wow," said 14-year-old Sami Steers of Wesley Chapel. Special K performed tricks for Steers and other children Wednesday. He made spinning a basketball on his finger and head look easy, and that made children smile. "When they see one of us, they light up, when they see us spinning the ball on the finger they just enjoy it, if I can put the ball on their finger, they love it," Special K said. Special K and the Harlem Globetrotters will be performing at the USF Sun Dome on Saturday, March 2 at 7 p.m. and again at the Lakeland Center on Wednesday, March 6 at 7 p.m. For ticket information check out this website. Let…
Monday, February 25, 2013
Lauren Tice completed the Gasparilla Tampa Bay Run on Saturday.
With a medal around her neck to prove her accomplishment, Lauren Tice, coordinator of Member Services for the Greater Temple Terrace Chamber of Commerce, celebrates in this photo after completing the Gasparilla Tampa Bay Run 5K. It was the first 5K she's ever run. She finished with a time of 46:10. Tice, who also owns LNT Social Media Training, posted this photo in Temple Terrace Patch Pics & Clips, a community gallery where everyone in Temple Terrace can share their photos. Have pictures you'd like to post? Visit the gallery and click "Upload Photos and Videos." Happy photographing, and congratulations to Lauren!
Sunday, February 24, 2013
The Temple Terrace Gymnastics Academy is looking to compete out of state next year, but they need help from the community.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
The Temple Terrace Gymnastics Academy is looking to compete out of state next year, but they need help from the community.
The gymnasts of the Temple Terrace Gymnastics Academy are skilled on the mats and the bars, but they can use assistance from the community to get even better. The TTGA is having fundraisers to help them raise money to compete outside of Florida. "Since I've been here, that would be our first time trying to go out of the state to do something," said Dawn Foutts, coach of the Temple Terrace Gymnastics Academy. The group is also looking to raise money to buy new uniforms in 2013. Watch the video above to see the team in action and e-mail ttga33617@yahoo.com for information on how you can help the young gymnasts achieve their dreams. Let Patch save you time. Get great local stories like this delivered right to your inbox or smartphone …
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Athletes from the Temple Terrace Gymnastics Academy took fourth place in competition in Orlando Feb. 15.
Temple Terrace gymnasts competed against athletes from Puerto Rico, Canada, Great Britian/United Kingdom, Mexico, Panama, and Venezuela Feb. 15, bringing home a fourth-place win. Level 4 and 5 gymnasts from the Temple Terrace Gymnastics Academy displayed their skills in the Magical Classic International Invitational Meet at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. According to an announcement posted on Temple Terrace Patch, all the team members from Temple Terrace placed in at least one or more of the events (floor, vault, bars, beam and all around), with the Level 4 team winning fourth place. To read more, click here. Got an announcement of your own? Post word of it for free on Temple Terrace Patch. ______________ Temple Terrace …
Monday, February 18, 2013
Want to try paddleboarding? Here are tips to get you started off on the right foot!
Paddleboarding is one of the more popular watersports today. It's fun and a great way to get fit, too. If you're looking to hit the waves on a paddleboard, Prescott Metcalf, a paddleboard instructor with the Suncoast Surf Shop in Treasure Island, offers these tips: Want to give paddleboarding a try? Check out one of these Hillsborough County shops: Solstice Sports 408 North Howard Avenue Tampa, FL 33606 (800) 320-9463, Ext. 701 Urban Kai 305 North Willow Avenue Tampa, FL 33607 (813) 598-1634 Dick's Sporting Goods - Brandon 901 Brandon Town Center Mall Brandon, FL 33511 Dick's Sporting Goods - Tampa 8100 Citrus Park Town Center Tampa, FL 33625
Saturday, February 16, 2013
We want to know what you think, Tampa Bay!
With Super Bowl championships occupying the top three slots in most-watched telecasts in U.S. history, it seems football is as popular as ever. Yet the sport is at the epicenter of a national debate on the long-term effects of concussions and whether tackling is safe for youngsters. President Barack Obama recently threw his two cents in, saying if he had a son he would think twice before letting him get on the gridiron. And Boston University researchers last year released a comprehensive study showing there is a link between permanent brain injury and repeated blows to the head, according to the Boston Globe. Of concern to some is the prevalence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy in some older athletes. Often referred to as simply CTE, …
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Dale Morphew offers free yoga classes each Sunday at 4:30 p.m. at Riverhills Park.
Join licensed massage therapist Dale Morphew as he hosts free yoga classes each Sunday at 4:30 p.m. at Riverhills Park, 329 S. Riverhills Dr., Temple Terrace. The one-hour classes take place at the east end of the park near the Community Gardens. Riverhills Park offers more than 30 bucolic shaded acres overlooking the Hillsborough River, the perfect location for this gentle meditative exercise. Read Morphew's calendar listing on Temple Terrace Patch for more information. Got an event of your own? Post word of it for free in the Temple Terrace events calendar. ______________ Temple Terrace Patch is an interactive community site, and we want you to get involved. Post a comment at the bottom of any story. Upload your photos to our Pics & …
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
The two-week event takes place in October for anyone age 50 and older.
If you're a local business owner, the Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department needs your help. The department is asking for sponsorships from local businesses for the 2013 annual Tampa Bay Senior Games. The Games are open to anyone age 50 or older, and feature two weeks of competition in various activities, such as basketball, bean bag toss, billiards, bowling, dominoes, golf, hobby show, pickleball, pinochle, swimming, table tennis, talent showcase, tennis, and track and field. The two-week long event will take place Oct. 7-18 at various locations around Tampa Bay. Sponsorships help cover the costs for advertisement, bags, T-shirts, food, use of facilities, and other event-related expenses. Sponsors receive the …
Chuck R
6:50 am on Sunday, February 17, 2013
Your child can start playing tackle football at age 5, but most play flag first. When these very young kids run into each other, it's not much of an impact to be honest. I'm not saying they never give each other a good hit because it happens occasionally. I never thought of it as dangerous, though. One important note; if the helmet is making the hit, the kid is doing it wrong, and the coach will … more ›