The 2006 Pensacola Double Bridge Run was hugely successful! Not only did the race receive more runners than ever before, but the race has been deemed the largest road race in Pensacola’s history!

2,710 runners plus 1,800 Marines came out to participate in the annual event. The University of West Florida’s men’s and women’s cross country teams dominated the event, placing first in the men’s and women’s 5K run, as well as the men’s and women’s 15K run. Full results can be seen at www.runresults.net. Pictures can also be seen in the gallery section of our website and at www.brightroom.com.

The post-race party at Hooters/Bamboo Willie’s was kickin! Almost everyone stayed and enjoyed free Hooters chicken wings and beer. Awards were presented during the party, and everyone enjoyed seeing all the kids getting their medals. Scoop, the mascot for the Pensacola Pelicans, was also on-hand to provide entertainment. It was definitely a party to remember!

2007 is the 10th Anniversary for the Double Bridge Run. So, if you’re already looking forward to next year, mark your calendars for February 3, 2007!

Gulf Coast Baseball/Softball Clinic

The Pensacola Sports Association is presenting the Gulf Coast Baseball/Softball clinic hosted by University of West Florida. Clinics will be held on Saturday, March 4th for boys baseball and Saturday, March 18th for girl’s softball. The University of West Florida’s baseball and softball teams are offering free instruction to local youth at the university’s baseball/softball complex. The Pensacola Sports Association will direct the clinic and UWF has partnered with PJC and the Pensacola Pelicans, in addition to various former and current professional baseball and softball players who will provide the instruction for girls and boys ages 6-14. Lunch will be provided during the autographs session that is immediately following the instruction at the Univeristy of West Florida basball and softball complex from 12:00-12:30PM. This free clinic is made possible by the volunteers and sponsors that make this clinic so successful for the youngsters of Northwest Florida. If you would like to volunteer to help us with this clinic, please call Daniel Murphy at the PSA main office at 434-2800 or at 602-7777.

Events Schedule:
March 4th Boys
March 18th Girls
8:00-9:00AM
Late Registration & Check-In
9:00-Noon
On Field Instruction for Kids
Q & A for Parents in Bleachers.
Noon-12:30PM
Lunch & Autograph Session

New PSA board members

PSA would like to say congratulations and welcome to its new board members for 2006! New board members are:
Chad Bonner
Scott Jennings
George Talbert
Tommy Owens
Kramer Litvak

PSA would also like to say thank-you to Keith Bell for his service on our board. He will be departing our board this year. We’ll miss you, Keith!