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+ LRLL registration upcoming
Lakewood Ranch Little League will hold registration for the spring season from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 10 and Jan. 17 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 11 and Jan. 18, at the Lakewood Ranch Ballpark.

Individuals interested in participating must bring a birth certificate, proof of residency and a Little League school enrollment form for those taking advantage of the new eligibility rule. This season, Little Leaguers who reside outside Lakewood Ranch Little League boundaries are now eligible to play at Lakewood Ranch Little League.

Cost is $75 for T-ball and coach pitch; $150 AA machine pitch; and $190 for all other divisions. Sibling discounts are available. Tryouts for minors, majors and intermediates will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 18. Opening day is scheduled for Feb. 15.

For more information and to download registration packets, visit LWRLittleLeague.com.

+ TOPSoccer to kick off winter season
The Braden River Soccer Club TOPSoccer program will hold registration for the winter season from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Jan. 11, at the Braden River Soccer Club fields behind Lakewood Ranch High School.
TOPSoccer is a free soccer program for physically and developmentally disabled athletes, ages 4 and up.
Parents of individuals interested in participating must provide a release or letter from their family doctor that allows the athlete to play soccer, as well as a photo ID.

TOPSoccer will have six sessions from 10:30 a.m. to noon every Saturday, beginning Jan. 25. The season runs through March 1. All players will receive a uniform jersey, soccer ball and water bottle.

For more information, contact program coordinator Dave Robinson at 358-0497 or email [email protected].

GSJGA season tees off
The Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Season kicked off its 2014 season Jan. 5, on the Royal Lakes Course at the Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club.

Individual winners include:

9-hole Boys 10 and Under
Thomas Abom (37)
Liam Abom (39)
Thomas Tyler (42)

9-hole Boys 11 and Up
Jordan Evans (40)
Noah Cone (55)
Nolan Laurvick (55)

9-hole Girls
Aaron Whitley (46)
Taylor Golden (54)
Haley Keech (57)

Boys 12 and Under
Matthew de Heus (79)
Aaron Pedimina (85)

Girls 12 and Under
Meadow Southworth (93)

Boys 13 to 15
Joshua Perna (77)

Girls 13 to 15
Alyssa Mercado (80, won in playoff)

Boys 16 to 18
Jeremy Perna (75)
Ron Johnson (76)

Girls 16 to18
Victoria Cangero (79)

The next GSJGA event will be held Feb. 9.