2.4.10 Sports Briefs

Tampa gears up for annual Gasparilla Tournament
So many teams have registered for the 16th Annual Gasparilla Softball Classic Tournament that both the C- and D-divisions are now closed. Both have reached the maximum 26 teams. There is still room, however, in the A- and B-divisions, which have a cap of 10 and 16 teams, respectively. The tournament opens Thursday, Feb. 11, with pre-registration at Club City Side in Tampa from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. and runs through Sunday, Feb. 14. For details and a full schedule, visit SuncoastSoftball.com/GSC.

Charity golf tourney eyes HIV/AIDS services
Three organizations have posted their resources to present the annual 18 Fore Life Golf Tournament slated for Saturday, Feb. 20. The charity tournament will benefit the Metropolitan Community Church of Tampa, Metro Charities Inc. and the Francis House. Money raised will help fund HIV/AIDS services provide by each of the non-profits. For more information on the tournament, visit MCCTampa.com or call 813-239-1951.