With kids and families in the community on holiday break, the week in sports has slimmed down.
Golf action at the Key Royale Club in Holmes Beach kicked off for a week Nov. 20 with a men’s modified-Stableford match that saw Roger Rottschafer card an impressive plus-6 to earn clubhouse bragging rights for the day.
Cliff Lanning was a point back in second place, while Marty Hicks, Art McMillan, Jim Menzies and Larry Pippel tied for third place at plus-4.
The women played a nine-hole individual-low-net match in two flights Nov. 21 that saw Barb Rickey post the round of the day, finishing in first at 2-under-par 30 in Flight A. Jenny Huibers was alone in second at even-par 32, while Linda Dorsey, Mary Wilkie and Marcia Friessen finished at 1-over-par 33. Friessen had birdies on the third and sixth holes to highlight her round.
Roxanne Koche and Judy Menchek finished in a tie for first place in Flight B with matching 2-over-par 34s. Carol Patterson was a stroke back in second, while Jana Samuels took third place at 4-over-par 36.
Horseshoe news
Two teams advanced to the knockout stage during Nov. 22 horseshoe action at the Anna Maria City Hall pits. The team of Steve Doyle and Tom Farrington made quick work of Bob Palmer and Bob Hawks as they cruised to a 21-7 victory and the day’s bragging rights.
It was another two-team showdown during Nov. 25 action, as Tom Farrington jumped out to an early lead and held off Bob Heiger and Bob Lee for a 22-15 victory.
Play gets underway at 9 a.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays at the Anna Maria pits. Warmups begin at 8:45 a.m., followed by random team selection.
There is no charge to play and everyone is welcome.
Sports on tap
The week was quiet at the Center of Anna Maria Island, with time off from sports for kids and families. But the field is ready to heat up with winter flag football and indoor soccer.
Adult flag football runs Jan. 11-March 14 and the last day to register is Dec. 13.
There will be a “pick up” for new players at 6 p.m. and draft at 7 p.m. Dec. 14, Games will be played Thursday evenings. Cost is $20 for members and $130 for nonmembers.
Indoor soccer will heat up the gym starting Jan. 18 with matches played Thursdays. Cost is $20 for members and $110 for nonmembers. The last day to register is Dec. 15.
Kids will have a round of action in flag football on the outdoor field Jan. 15-March 19, with the deadline to register Dec. 8.
Evaluations and drafts for the 11-13Y and 14-17Y teams will be 6:30 p.m. Dec. 11, followed by 8-10Y players at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 12. The cost to play youth flag football is $20 for members and $150 for nonmembers.
There are no evaluations for 4-5Y or 6-7Y divisions, where the focus is on learning the sport.
Game nights are Mondays and Tuesdays.
The center also is looking for coaches and sponsors.
Also, the center is hosting cheerleading for ages 4-14, with registration closing Dec. 8. A prep meeting and evaluations will be at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 11, with game nights starting Jan. 15.
The cost to cheer is $20 for members and $90 for nonmembers.
For more information, email recreation@centerami.org, call 941-778-1908 or stop by the center at 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria.