UFL Cheerleading Tryouts – JUNE 5

The United Football League’s Florida Tuskers are seeking qualified dancers and cheerleaders to take part in auditions for the team’s 2010 cheerleading squad. The dance team will perform at all four Tuskers home games at the Florida Citrus Bowl this fall and serve as goodwill ambassadors for the organization throughout the season.

The preliminary auditions will be held on Saturday, June 5 at Vibe Dance Studio (5100 Hanging Moss Road, Suite 570, Orlando, FL 32807). Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. with auditions beginning at 10:30 a.m. Participants should come dressed in dance top and shorts and performing or athletic shoes.

The finals are scheduled for Saturday, June 19 at Orlando Fashion Square Mall (3201 East Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL  32803).

A $25 fee for the tryout is required, along with a head shot and resume. UFL Cheer and Dance Development Director Billie O’Hara will lead the sessions.

“We are looking for cheerleaders and dancers with a passion for football,” said O’Hara. “This is a great opportunity for young women to be part of a professional football cheer team and perform before thousands of fans at the Citrus Bowl and in front of nationwide television audiences.”

Participants will be asked to learn a short, across-the-floor routine that may include high kicks, jazz technique, choreography and free style. Depending on the turnout, participants should plan on spending a good portion of the day at the preliminaries, which are closed to the public.

For additional information and frequently asked questions about the tryouts, visit UFL Football – Florida. For further info, email Tuskerscheer@gmail.com.

Youth Lacrosse Camps – JUNE 14-18

Casey Powell Lacrosse Camps are among the most highly attended and respected camps in the Northeast United States and now the Orlando Titans team captain is bringing sessions to Central Florida this summer.

Powell Lacrosse, in conjunction with the Orlando Titans Academy of Lacrosse, presents the Casey Powell Lacrosse Camps from June 14-18.

The day camps will be held June 14-15 at Sylvan Lake Park and June 16-18 at RD Keene Park with a special box lacrosse training camp slated for June 15-17 at Barber Park.

The registration fee for the two-day Sylvan Lake camp is $150, while the three-day Keene Park Camp is $200. Both camps will run from 8:45 a.m.-1 p.m. daily. Campers interested in attending both camps can do so for $300.

The camps are open to boys and girls ages 7-18 and will be directed by Casey Powell and other top professionals from the National Lacrosse League and Major League Lacrosse, including two-time MLL champion Brett Queener. Campers will be divided into gender, skill and age groups by ability to allow for optimal training conditions.

Camp participants will receive individualized instruction (8:1 camper to counselor ratio) from the top pros in the game, take part in position seminars, participate in speed and footwork drills, participate in scrimmages and games, and will receive a Casey Powell camp jersey.  There will also be special training sessions for goalies.

The Box Lacrosse Training Camp at Barber Park is open to high school boys and is limited to the first 80 players signing up. The cost for the three-day Box Lacrosse Training Camp is $100.

For more information or to register for any of the Casey Powell Lacrosse Camps, visit Titans Academy of Lacrosse or Casey Powell Lacrosse.

Girls Soccer Summer Camps – JUNE 14-JULY 31

Amanda Cromwell’s Central Florida Soccer Academy is holding five girls soccer camps this summer on the campus of UCF.

Players from 4-14 years old can register for the day camp June 14-18 or the mini-day camp from July 19-21. Both camps run from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and are designed for the emerging soccer player who needs repetitive technical skill work and thorough instruction on the tactical side of the game. Field players and goalkeepers are encouraged to attend.

The Elite Week 1 Camp is for girls from 10-18 years of age and will run from June 27-July 1. The Elite Week 2 Camp is for players 13-18 years old and goes from July 18-22. These overnight camps are designed for the advanced field player and goalkeeper. Olympic Development Program and/or premier club experience is recommended. Campers who would rather not stay on campus overnight can be day campers instead and should arrive at 8:30 a.m. and arrange to be picked up at 8:30 p.m.

The Super Elite Camp is scheduled for July 28-31 and is for players from 16-18 years old. This four-day overnight camp is designed for high-level field players and goalkeepers. Super Elite Camp is limited to 50 players. Those interested in attending are encouraged to send an email to info@centralfloridasocceracademy.com with Super Elite in the subject line. For more information and to register for these camps, visit Central Florida Soccer Academy.

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With spring practices winding down, the Knights cap off workouts with the annual spring football game this Saturday as players position themselves on the depth chart entering the 2010 season.

The game is scheduled for 1 p.m. with adult tickets available for $5 each. Kids 17-and-under will be admitted free of charge.

But there’s more.

The day gets started with a season-ticket holder open house at Bright House Networks Stadium (through Gate 14) between 9 a.m.-12 noon. While there, fans will be treated to the UCF Football Legends Autograph Session from 10:30-11:45 a.m.

Among the alumni expected to be on hand to greet fans are Kevin Smith, Josh Sitton, Torell Troup, Paul Carrington, Elgin Davis, Jimmy Fryzel, Doug Gabriel, Mike Gruttadauria, Alex Haynes, Paul Miranda, Elton Patterson, Marquette Smith and more.

The autograph session is free for UCF Spring Game ticket holders.

Following the game the UCF Pigskin Barbecue & Fan Day will take place at the UCF football practice fields from 3-6 p.m. Fans will have the chance to dine with their favorite Knights and get autographs from current members of the team.

For more info on this weekend’s events visit UCF Athletics or call the ticket office at 407-823-1000.

(Photo by Scott McCall)

With the college football season set to officially begin this week UCF Head Coach George O’Leary will be making the usually rounds on the east side of town. On tap for the two-time Conference USA Coach of the Year is a return to his weekly radio show, along with a popular annual lunch outing on campus.

– George O’Leary Call-In Show

Fans are invited to join Coach O’Leary and Marc Daniels at Buffalo Wild Wings in Waterford Lakes starting this Thursday, Sept. 3 from 7-8 p.m. for the live broadcast of O’Leary’s weekly call-in show on 740 AM The Game.

The live show features a look back at UCF’s recent opponent, a look ahead to the Knights upcoming game for the week as well as many more topics surrounding the UCF football program.

Fans will also have the chance to win free game tickets, parking passes, merchandise and discounts on food and drinks. Questions will be fielded by those in attendance, along with fans phoning in at 407-916-8255 and 800-729-8255. The show will also be streamed free of charge at the UCF Athletics website.

– Lunch With George

Three times this football season Coach O’Leary will be breaking bread with UCF football fans inside the recruiting lounge in the south end zone of Bright House Networks Stadium. The first such luncheon takes place this Friday, Sept. 4 at 12 noon.

O’Leary will spend time talking about this weekend’s opponent and answer questions from those in attendance. The first 200 fans will receive a complimentary lunch courtesy of Smokey Bones.

The free luncheon event will again be held on Oct. 16 (week of Miami game) and Nov. 13 (week of Homecoming Game against Houston). Fans are encouraged to park in lots E6 and E7.

– Overtime

This season UCF football fans have a chance to win four game tickets, a VIP hospitality pass, VIP Gold Zone parking pass, pre-game tour of the field and the opportunity to be the on-air game-day weather reporter at Bright House Networks Stadium.

UCF fans can register online at KnightsContest.com for the chance to be on the Knights Radio Network at each home game throughout the 2009 season.

The Knights kick off the season at home on Saturday, Sept. 5 at 7:30 p.m. against Samford.