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MARTIAL ARTS
+ Welbon students seek sponsorships
The Chris Welbon Karate Club Tournament Team has big dreams for 2016, but its members are looking for help toward achieving them.
Team members are currently seeking sponsorship to assist in associated costs to travel to Fort Lauderdale in July to compete in the national championship tournament. The goal is to reach $10,000.
Three tiers of sponsorship are available, depending on the contribution made: bronze-level sponsorship costs at least $175; silver-level sponsorship costs at least $300; and gold-level sponsorship costs $550.
The team is willing to print sponsor names on its team shirts and banner, list them on its website, place them on appreciation plaques and more.
Checks can be made payable to CWKC Boosters.
For additional information, contact the club at (813) 752-9800.
BASKETBALL
+ Tri-Star hoops on tap
Saturday, Jan. 23, the Youth Basketball Tri-Star Skills Competition will return to the Tomlin Middle School gymnasium.
The competition, which is for youths ages 8 to 13, is free and open to all boys and girls.
It will test kids’ dribbling, passing and shooting abilities through a series of cone drills, target practice and free throw competitions, among other activities.
For rec league teams that participate, the Recreation and Parks Department is offering a free pizza party for the team that has the most competitors in uniform.
For additional information, email recinfo@plantcitygov.com or call (813) 659-4255.