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Classic story about Club Sport's start in 1996!

Club Sport gives adults a healthy social outlet   ERNEST HOOPER

Copyright Times Publishing Co. Nov 10, 1996

Heather Hegeman, her dark hair tied in a ponytail, smiled and jokingly said Tampa Bay Club Sport director Harold Bellack should pay for the testimonial she was about to give on the upstart recreational league.

"I had no friends until I joined Club Sport," Hegeman said with a degree of sarcasm. "Really, I'm so happy I joined this league. I've made so many friends and we all hang out on the weekend now.

"We tailgate at Bucs games and go to huge parties."

Before she could finish her comment, her teammates were beckoning her. "Heather get out here, we need you." Seconds later Hegeman was helping her team by returning a kickoff in a spirited game of flag football.

Chances are Hegeman, 24, had a few friends before she started running around on the flag football fields behind the Interbay Boys and Girls Club near Manhattan Avenue in South Tampa.

But the friends have grown in number thanks to the unique blend of games and social events Tampa Bay Club Sport offers its members.

Since January, the organization has staged coed flag football, soccer, softball, basketball and beach volleyball leagues at various sites in Clearwater, St. Petersburg and Tampa.

The games, however, are just the centerpiece to a social program. Club Sport encourages players to socialize at select bars after games and it also organizes happy hours and travel outings.

Bellack, who fell in love with the concept after learning about the original Club Sport in Atlanta, said it is a college intramural program with a fraternity social schedule and an adventure-oriented travel.

"It's lived up to my expectations," Bellack said. "I think by the end of the year we will have had 115 teams. I'm hoping to double that next year and add some varied sports."

Groups can register as a team but the organizers also place individuals together. Bellack said a number of friendships have evolved through the teams.

Tracy Degroot, 31, an employee at Zinober and McCrea law firm, was invited by co-workers to compete.

Her friends say she enjoys the flag football because "she likes to make the boys cry." Degroot said simply she enjoys the competitiveness.

"It's a blast," Degroot said.

Several rules are in place to make the sport a blast for women. In flag football, for example, the first 18 minutes of each 20-minute half is played under special rules.

After a pass is completed to a man, the next pass has to go to a woman until the team gets a first down. Kickoffs have to be advanced by a woman. Touchdowns scored by a woman are worth eight points (six for men) and extra points are worth two points (one for men).

This aspect is a key component of the league's success. It allows a couple such as Jason and Mary Shadburn to play together. Jason played in a men's league that took him away from Mary.

"It's a very competitive league but yet everyone still seems to have a good time," said Jason Shadburn, a Marianna native who played football at Florida State. "We have a good time playing together. I don't think we could work together, but we can play together."

Like other leagues Club Sport, most of the players will adjourn to a neighboring bar where they are entitled to drink specials. Bellack said the post-game soirees promote a lot of socialness.

"They recognize the teams by their (jersey) colors and they say `How did you do? Did you guys win? We play you next week,' " Bellack said. "They start seeing each other more and more so they're more friendly during the games."

The group also sponsors tailgate parties at different sports events and other outings such as canoe trips and diving expeditions.

Membership is $35 and each league has a fee, usually ranging from $30-$40. Membership is not required for league play but does entitle a person to various discounts.

 
 

What players are saying about Club Sport

Everything is great having a blast with the team you guys put me on!!!!! - Clayton

Thank you very much for following up Chris... I have absolutely enjoyed my experience with TBCS so far, and let me tell you, compared to the awful experience I've had with your competitor, you guys have been phenomenal =) - Babak

Thank you so much for finding me a team.  I am having a great time so far and can't wait to join another league! - Rebecca

Couldn’t be happier! Jason and the whole team are a great group of people and were all having a blast! Thanks for the great placement! - Ken

I just wanted to say I am very pleased with the league. This is the 2nd time (and definitely not the last) that I have played in the TBCS coed rec soccer league and I have to say, both times I have been very pleased. I also am glad you were able to keep me with my friend who is the one that got me into the league in the first place. I have a lot of fun, it's very well organized and keeps me busy Monday nights! Thanks again for running such a great league/organization. - Brian M.

Our team ROCKS!!!!!  Thanks for getting us together!!!  We look forward to taking our Championship picture at the end of the season. - Angela

I just wanted to drop a line to thank you for organizing this league. I'm playing my second season right now, and it's nice to have an organized league to count on, instead of hoping I can find a bar league to land on. I enjoy the competition and always have fun during and after the games. Thanks for the work you do to keep the league going. -Kelley

 

Just wanted to tell you that we had an absolute blast in the rec softball league in Clearwater.  Just thought you should know how much we appreciate the organization.  The umps were great!  The lady running it off was great, just an all around well run league!  Thanks a lot!  We will definitely be playing again! -Brent

 

Everything is great for me.  I love the teams I've played on and will continue to sign up as long as my work doesn't get more intense - Keith

Everything has been great with the league thus far.  The team I am on it a lot of fun, in fact I just recently signed up for a Monday coed league because it has been such a great time. -Tim

Love it!  Had a great time last Thursday and I'm looking forward to the rest of the season.-Keith

 

I like my new team, Smashing Pumpkins.  Everyone is great...thanks for placing me. -Cindy

I think our team is great! Our team is a really friendly group of guys and we’re very motivated to play. Before the season started, we e-mailed each other to introduce ourselves, which was good because we learned who plays what position and so on. All in all, the team is fun and a great group of guys! -Matt

By the way, just wanted to let you know what a great job you guys do.  This league is way more organized than any league I've played in before... -Brent

League is great!  Having a great time thus far... it was great to meet everyone! -Aga

We had our first game tonight, and it went well, I'm happy with the team.  Thanks for all your good work. It is a fantastic organization. -Jeff

 

Kickball was sure an adventure last night, well it was at least a trip down memory lane as a kid.  Forgot how fun that sport is!  Looking forward to the rest of the season. -Jamie

 

I have found your website very easy to navigate and full of info ... I am extremely pleased with my experience thus far ...thanks again! -Marc

 

I just wanted to thank you for the follow up. The team is phenomenal, they are very friendly and great fun to play with. I also wanted to compliment you and Matt on the wonderful job you do with soccer. I've really enjoyed playing in the 4 leagues I've been a part of. All of the refs are pleasant and professional and things are well organized. I just wanted to say thank you. It's wonderful to have a place to play soccer when you're in your thirties. Thank you all so much for the hard work you do!!

--Jacob
 

I wanted to take the opportunity to say thank you for organizing the Wednesday night league that I have been a part of. I am the team captain of the Conquistadors this is the first season that many of the players on my team including myself have ever played any type of organized flag football. I have been pleasantly surprised with the organization and excellent customer service through this entire season. League officials and referees have been very patient with our abundant amount of questions that we have with being first time flag football players. I will refer anyone and everyone I talk with to TBCS. Even though we only won one game throughout the regular season we have had a tremendous time.  Thank you again for organizing this for us. It has been an amazing experience and one I hope to be a part of again in the future.  --Jeremy

 

Club Sport is a great place to meet people you wouldn't otherwise normally meet.  I joined kickball three years ago as an individual looking to meet new people and still play on the same team with most of the same people who have become some of my best friends.  The best part is I am engaged to someone I met on my kickball team! --Melissa
 

"I'm a new player in the league. I had NO IDEA that Tampa Bay Club Sports existed.... I love the concept, and I think it's great that I can play soccer again after 25 years of being off the field! No one judges me and the team has accepted me without any issues, since it's "not competitive"..." --Pat

"This was my second TBCS event and my first Hold 'Em Tournament ever!  I surprised myself and took Fourth Place!  I had an absolute blast!!  Everyone I met were all VERY nice, friendly and welcoming!  What a great evening!  I look forward to the next one and would be happy to help, in any way I can, organize the next one!" --Nancy

"You guys ROCK!  I recently moved to the Tampa area from Orlando and was desperately looking to join a Flag Football league.  My boyfriend told me about your sport and social league here so I decided to look into it. Well whatda know!!! I'm back for my second season, :)  Thank you so much for placing me on a team Sacks and Racks (Monday night Flag Football)  and the best part is I've made some new friends in the process which is always nice." --Kelly

"Thanks so much for all the info!  We'll get online tonight and sign up!!  I'm very impressed with how this is all laid out, the whole website is very informative and easy to navigate!  Thanks again!" --Pam

"Thank you very much for the prizes that Patrick and I received when we won the golf league.  It has been great fun being involved with your golf and other leagues, and I just wish I could find more time in the week to play other sports."  --Greg

"Everything is going great thanks to you!! The people on the team are awesome and we're having a lot of fun!! Thank you so much for getting me on a team!! I appreciate your hard work more than you know!!" --Ricky

 

"I'm personally having a blast. Well organized on your part and the refs/umps are cool too. thanks for putting this together. I'll definitely be back for another season. When does the next one start?" --John

 

"I am having a lot of fun in this league, and plan on becoming a member.  I also play in the City of Tampa's league, and you guys blow them away." --Gregory

 

"So far, so good!    I am enjoying the league and plan to sign up again." --Diana

 

"We are having a lot of fun even though our team is struggling.  You guys do a great job coordinating the league, and I love how you have the scoring statistics on the website!!!" --James

"Everything is great and seems well organized.  This is exactly what I was expecting."--Jon

 

"I appreciate your hard work in planning the event and I look forward to participating in more TBCS events in the future."  --Jason

"Our Tues coed-rec league at E.C.Moore was a total blast, thank you!" --Ed

 

"This is my first league, and I'm having a good time." --Nate

 

"We played two leagues ago and had a blast.  We haven't won a game yet but we don't care, the other teams have a blast as well :-)" --Jamie

 

"Thanks and I appreciate your help.. we really enjoyed ourselves last night and we're super excited about the season !" --Claire

 

"I played in your St Pete Men's basketball last night and had a great time.  The league was talented and fun plus the refs were very good and let both teams play."  --Ari

 

"I personally want to thank you for the work and play you do for this sport...I see you play and how much you enjoy what you're doing...This gives me one night I can enjoy myself and the game I also love. If you ever need some one to help because I don't know how long I'll be out with the injury, but I will be involved some how some way." --Wayne

 

"Just wanted to say that both my husband and myself are very happy with our teams.  We play on Monday and Tuesday night softball" --Veronique and Rod
 
"Thanks for your help in putting me on a team.  We have played two Monday's so far and I am enjoying every minute of it.  Thanks!" --Bob
 

 

 

 

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