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| Volume 1, Issue 4 - January 2005 | ||
| In the News | ||
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Game Day of Champions and High School All-Star Game
Tampa Bay Sun Bowl The 27th annual Tampa Bay Sun Bowl kicked off December 27th and continued until champions were crowned on December 30th. The annual soccer tournament which had 285 club teams from 27 states was held at the University of South Florida, the Ed Radice Complex, and many other facilities throughout the Tampa Bay area. The Sun Bowl attracted 139 college coaches to this year's event. AAU Winter Nationals The AAU Winter National Baseball Tournament, the largest winter baseball tournament in the United States, took place the last week of December in the Tampa Bay area. The event featured 121 teams competing in age groups ranging from 8-under to 19-under. Opening Ceremonies kicked off the tournament on December 26th at the Ed Radice Sports Complex with an exciting night of skills competitions. Games were played throughout the week at Ed Radice Sports Complex, Citrus Park Little League, Skyway Little League, and several local high schools. The champions of each age group were awarded rings to commemorate their victory. | ||
| Upcoming Events | ||
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International Wheelchair Rugby Tournament On January 21-23, Tampa will host the Coloplast International Wheelchair Rugby Tournament at the Temple Terrace Family Recreation Complex. This event, in it's 13th year, will feature teams from the United States, Canada, and Sweden. This tournament has worldwide implications. Last year's champion, New Zealand, went on to win the gold medal in the 2004 Paralympic Games. The Tampa Bay Sports Commission would like to thank BlazeSports Tampa Bay, Hillsborough County's premiere organization for special-needs athletes facing physical challenges, who has been instrumental in the success of this tournament in the Tampa Bay area. | ||
| Partner Profile | ||
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Pepin Distributing The Tampa Bay Sports Commission would like to recognize Pepin Distributing for their outstanding commitment as a Silver Partner. Pepin Distributing has been very generous to the Tampa Bay Community over the years with numerous benefactors benefiting from the company's success. "We are pleased to form a partnership with a dynamic company like Pepin Distributing," said Rob Higgins, Tampa Bay Sports Commission Executive Director. "The Pepin family has been instrumental to the growth of the Tampa Bay area over the years, and we could not be more excited to work with them in continuing to develop our sports community." Pepin Distributing Company accounts for 69% of the Hillsborough County and Pasco County beer market and their sales have escalated to the $110 million mark. Pepin Distributing has been honored as one of the nation's top distributors of Anheuser Busch products. The Tampa Bay Sports Commission proudly thanks Pepin Distributing for their continuing support and dedication to the Tampa Bay Sports Commission. | ||
| Board Member Profile | ||
| Lee Zeigler | ||
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On December 11th, the Tampa
Bay Sports Commission hosted the annual Game Day of Champions and
High School All-Star Game at Raymond James Stadium. This
year's Game Day of Champions featured teams from the Florida
Youth Football and Cheerleading Association, New
Tampa Wildcats, Pop Warner Little Scholars, Tampa Bay Youth
Football League, and West Coast Youth Football
Conference. 
In the evening, immediately
following the Game Day of Champions, all-star teams from 
As Senior Vice President and
Sales Manager of Levy Awards and Promotional Products, Lee Zeigler
oversees and manages all sales and marketing for the Tampa-based
company. Sales for Levy Awards and Promotional Products are in
excess of $5 million and they are responsible for servicing numerous
accounts nationally. With sales and marketing in his blood, it is
easy to understand how Zeigler is so passionate about marketing
Tampa as a sports destination in his work with the Tampa Bay Sports
Commission. A native of Tampa, Lee has been involved in the Tampa
Bay Sports Commission since its inception and served as Chairman
from 1997-2000. The Tampa Bay Sports Commission thanks Lee Zeigler
for his valued involvement on the Tampa Bay Sports Commission Board
of Directors.
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