Youth club partners with city on sports
Perhaps it is time for our City Fathers to look northwards a few miles to hopefully get some ideas what to do with the fields we don't have anymore.

With H.O.B. soon starting the "renovation" half of the field will be gone - once again the AYSO is in dire straits for a field. These Band Aid solutions of the past have gotten us nowhere and by just hoping and wishing there will be a timely solution just proves the ignorance and carelessness towards this problem.

Read Ryan McCarthy's article in Today's Keynoter --> HERE .

Junior Football Leagues finally complete first full week of games

As every Friday, the Citizen publishes the complete story of the Junior Football League with pics etc. Although in this electronic edition of the column I unfortunately miss these pics.

Perhaps the Citizen ought to take a closer look at the the KeyNoter's new and much improved version of their printed and electronic version of local sports.

Key West Co-Ed Softball -

Congratulations Bob!
Finally made it to league line up!
No need for me anymore to come down to the field just to get the scores and standings!
Visit the Coed Softball league here: - Key West Co-Ed Softball -

Bayview Park pro shop getting much needed upgrade

Key West Citizen News on Bayview Park Tennis
THE PULSE

Where exactly do I find the PULSE?
Is the heart still beating? - Without the heart there's just no pulse, no matter where you check for it.

Could Bayview Park be that PULSE?
Forgive my suspicion, but is there something going on within the City Government us Ordinaries just don't know about?
Another way to trick our eyes to look someplace else while real Issues are being decided without public input?

As glad as I am for Paul and the Tennis courts at Bayview, I can't seem to shake off the thought of what is happening at the Truman Waterfront?
And since obviously the Mayor isn't the one who makes this decision there but an all so influential local business man, some questions arise as what's the purpose of this Band Aid solution at Bayview Park's Tennis Shop.

And it appears the Citizen is playing right along with it on this one.

Anyway, I'm glad something gets done, and perhaps the hidden agendas will soon surface and we don't get these excuses no longer we have been hearing for so long about:

Not enough man power,
not enough money,
no room for additional fields
NO NOTHING WHATSOEVER

More details later on these so far vague and hard to understand thoughts.
Just enjoy this little article by the Citizen about the Tennis Courts at Bayview Park.

Key West's Wagoner is paint(ball)ing a new career

Key West's Wagoner is paint(ball)ing a new career

A great article about the Clubhouse's Athlete of the Week!

Key West monthly Cruise ship game!

Today at 1:30 the adult soccer team is playing their 3rd. match against the visiting Cruise Ship Disney Magic. While the local team lost their first game by a score of 1-0, the local guys came up with a big victory and a score of 5-1. Today's game starts at 1:39 p.m. at H.O.B. Field.

Citizen Article about Trevoi Gordon/SOCCER

A New Role

Catch up with High School soccer here!
Interesting article. Especially for soccer hungry Key Westers.

Track, tennis merge under the hot Key West sun

Track, tennis merge under the hot Key West sun

See for yourself why I give Dick Wagner and the Key Noter "Thumbs Up" for sports in the lower Keys.

A Great Year Ends | KeysNews.com

A Great Year Ends :
[as quoted from the Citizen]

MIAMI -- It was a banner year for the Coral Shores girls' soccer team, but unfortunately it came to an end Tuesday night in Region 4-3A semifinal game as Gulliver Prep handed the Lady Canes a 2-1 loss.
After a scoreless first half, the Lady Raiders built a 2-0 lead with 20 minutes remaining in the match, but the Canes would not be denied.
Jasmine Paterson, who was double and triple-teamed all game, managed to break free to head in a goal off a Julia Hatfield assist with 10 minutes remaining on the clock.
First year Coach Arthur Paterson was extremely proud of his team and looks forward to the future with his talented squad of returning players.
'I think overall the season was a success,' Paterson said. 'The girls have gone further than any Coral Shores girls' team ever. They know they have arrived. For years, Gulliver has been the measuring stick, but this past season, I don't think they are the measuring stick anymore. We are even with them, even if they are beating us. None of the games produced more than one or two goals. Had the ball bounced in our favor, I think it could have been the other way around.
'I cannot say anything negative about the girls. They played hard, as tired as they were, and they still gave 110 percent effort. When I lose a game and I see the girls play like that, honestly, I dread the outcome, but I feel good because the girls did not quit. I am very, very proud of them.'
Paterson praised his three seniors for their leadership and work ethic but knows the future is bright for his squad.
'Jen Jenkins, Megan Gunther and Julia Hatfield made my job a lot easier,' Paterson said. 'With the freshmen and sophomores we have returning I think we have a bright future.'
Coral Shores was the last Keys prep soccer team still playing."

Waterfront Players to hold tournament next Saturday | KeysNews.com

Waterfront Players to hold tournament next Saturday

As it appears in the Key West Citizen:
The Key West Players at the Waterfront Playhouse are sponsoring a "just for fun" mixed doubles tennis tournament beginning at 7:45 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 7, at Bayview Park and Higgs Beach courts.

Individuals can get a registration form at the courts or at 1800 Atlantic courts. Individuals will be randomly paired and play seven matches in a round robin with changing partners. The top man and woman in morning play at Higgs Beach and at Bayview will square off at 3 p.m. at Bayview Park. An awards ceremony will follow. Entry fee is $40 per person.

Every participant will receive two-for-one passes to a Waterfront Playhouse production. Winners will receive warm-up suits provided by Adidas.

Pairings and court assignments will be at 7:45 a.m. at Bayview with matches at 8 a.m. Deadline for early registration is Wednesday, Feb. 4. The tournament is limited to the first 30 men and 30 women who register. Water, fruit, snacks and tennis balls will be provided. Rain date is Sunday, Feb. 8.

John and Kay Behmke/Compass Realty are sponsors of the tournament. Paul Findley at Island City Tennis will act as officials for the tournament. For more information, call 305-393-6273.

uefa.com - FIFA World Cup

uefa.com - FIFA World Cup

This month marks the beginning of the World Cup Qualifying Matches for 2009 with some interesting Matches. Check out the schedule for the next few weeks by clicking on the Headline above.
Does England vs. Spain sound interesting enough?

You can use Ireland vs. Georgia as an appetizer before"Madre di Patria" Spain will take on a much improved English Squad at 4 p.m.!

Locally you have several soccer friendly pubs to choose from where Key West's many soccer friends will gather to cheer on their colors.

You can find them in the directory of the Key West Clubhouse!

And on Sunday - which game is more important to you?

@10 a.m. Scotland meets Wales in a qualifier and

@ 11 a.m. West Ham meets Man U in the Premier League

It's just great to have 2 screens next to each other and hopefully enjoy both of these game.

Key West Men's Softball League

Tonight's games on Wickers Field are:

• 6:30 Charter Boat Row @ G & R Collision


• 7:45 Rusty Anchor @ Ghost Tours


• 9:00 Cowboy Bill's Reloaded @ Cowboy Bill's

If the scorekeeper could call 896-4779 would be great!

Familiar faces claim Air Arsenal Classic

Familiar faces claim Air Arsenal Classic

CatSea Cruise Ship

Playing with the CatSea Cruise Ship team last Sunday, their members expressed a strong desire to play a local team. Of course A.C. Key West came to mind and since the ship visits the Key West Port every second Sunday, there is ample time to arrange this game.

I am waiting now for their schedule, time of arrival etc., and see what we can do for these guys.

Old Town Trolley will provide transportation to the field and if time allows, Shanna Key will be the meeting point after the game.

Stay tuned I'll keep you posted!

Welcome back, Key West!

The Bocce Gazette is back

- 10 years in obscurity hasn't stopped the creator of the Gazette to believe in the complete concept and now finally all things are falling into place! Fall season to start shortly!

Entry #2

Starting out with a brand new PC and hopefully my old habit of "DOWNLOAD" will keep its ugly head hidden behind the monitor.

While I am currently going through this learning phase, I also give it my best shot at keeping everything organized and try to get fluent in 'blogging'.

Check back again when I am more up-to-date with local Sports. Until Wednesday the EURO 2008 is the prime topic amongst my buddies and the Rugby World Cup a close second.

I'll keep you posted!