HEATWAVE SPORTS
HEATWAVE Sports is a recreational sports program for kids aged 4 through grade 8. This is a non-competitive environment and a great way to introduce your children to new sports or let them play “just for fun.” The atmosphere is like that of a neighborhood get-together.
Benefits of Sports
- Builds Confidence
- Improves Teamwork
- Improves Personal Responsibility
- Improves Problem-Solving Skills
- Boosts Self-Esteem
JOIN HEATWAVE SPORTS
Runners Kindergarten-12th Grade are encouraged to join our running community! Most practices include all ages, so this is a great sport for the entire family. HEAT parents join the fun too and get in their morning exercise during practice time. We offer both fall and spring cross country for K-8th, high school cross country in the fall and MS/HS Track and Field in the spring.
HEAT ARCHERY
ABOUT OUR PROGRAM
The HEAT has a large Archery program. It is comprised of Intro and Advanced Classes. We also offer a yearly Summer Archery Boot Camp. Our program is for kids aged nine and over. HEAT provides all equipment, and Archery practices are at the Presbyterian Church of Bloomingdale.
OUR CLASSES
Kid’s archery classes are a fantastic way for children to learn a new skill while having fun and building focus and discipline. Safety is of paramount importance in our archery classes. Instructors will teach kids how to safely handle bows and arrows, including how to draw, aim, and release. They will also cover safety rules for the range. As kids gain confidence and skill, they’ll progress to more challenging classes. If you’re interested in enrolling your child in an archery class, sign up here.
Intro Class
Students will start learning the 11 steps of archery. Each week, they will have one step to focus on and start to master. These steps include things like aim and follow through.
Advanced Class
Our advanced classes are separated into three groups depending on age (elementary, middle, and high). Students will have the opportunity to continue to master the 11 steps of archery while competing in local, state, and national competitions.
HEAT COMPETITIVE ARCHERY
LOCAL
We have had students place several times in Local Competitions. We are planning to hold a few local competitions ourselves this year.
STATE
We have had students place several times in State Competitions. We are the current State Champions. Student have received scholarships for their archery skills.
NATIONAL
We have had students place in National competitions. Last year, we got the chance to travel to Kentucky and had some of our students place in the competition.
WORLDS
We have had students place in the world competition. Last year, we placed 22nd at Worlds.
INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR PROGRAM
MEET OUR COACHES
David Dlugo
Head NASP Certified Coach
Phil Edwards
NASP Certified Coach
Jordan Martinez
Coach
Abigail Cook
NASP Certified Coach
Carrie Gabriel
NASP Certified Coach
Megan Loyd
NASP Certified Coach
Holly Cooper
NASP Certified Coach
We offer a fall and spring recreational intro to cheer program at the Homeschool Resource Center.
The HEAT Swimming Program begins in late July/ early August. We have developmental and competitive teams for 5th-12th grade.
If offered year round at the Homeschool Resource Center. We have students of all levels age 5-adults.
Beginning and Intermediate programs are offered in the fall, spring and summer camps at the Homeschool Resource Center.
The HEAT run tennis clinic seasons in the fall and spring at a local tennis club with a tennis pro leading instruction.
The HEAT has an active volleyball program. We believe in training up our younger athletes to prepare them for our competitive high school program. Many of our athletes compete in volleyball at the club level and our high school girls program has advanced to the FHSAA State Series on multiple occasions! In addition to teams, we offer volleyball clinics in the spring and a yearly summer camp.
Competitive Volleyball for 4th-8th Grade
4th-8th grade athletes compete on co-ed teams in the Tampa Bay Christian Athletic League (TBCAL). The season runs August through October. Games and practices are during the week (usually 2 practices and 2 games). 4th-6th grade athletes play at 3:30 and 7th-8th grade athletes play at 4:30. We also offer a middle school girls only elite team.
High School Volleyball (Girls and Boys Teams)
High school athletes (younger athletes considered for some sports based on experience) compete in the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA). The season runs August through October. Games and practices are during the week (2-3 practices and 2 games) and games are typically in the evenings. There is mandatory FHSAA paperwork that must be completed (with strict deadlines) for FHSAA athletes. This is due before the season begins.
High School Girls Volleyball
We offer multiple levels of volleyball for high school girls. Our Freshman team is for younger players who are transitioning from the middle school level. Talented middle school girls may also try out for this program. The JV high school team is for girls who are still fine tuning their skills. They participate in games and tournaments during the season. The Varsity high school team is our most competitive team. Athletes train and compete at a high level and participate in multiple tournaments during the season.
HEAT Middle School Soccer
About The League
Heat Middle School Soccer is a part of the Tampa Bay Christian Athletic League, also known as TBCAL. This league has a mix of local Christian, Private, and Home Schools competing against each other in a competitive and honorable atmosphere. TBCAL has playoffs each year, with the chance to win a team trophy. We have had our teams win trophies before, and we celebrate their successes.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
OUR TEAMS
HEAT players are divided into two teams depending on grade level. JV is 4th-6th grade, and Varsity is 7th-8th grade. Our soccer teams may be Coed depending on the amount of players. We need more players for our teams! Soccer requires a lot of running, so it would be nice to build our team up to be able to switch out our players and increase our competitive edge. Though this is a competitive team, please remember we play with honor, and there will be no yelling at players, coaches, or referees.
OUR SEASON
HEAT Soccer runs for 6-8 weeks starting in September. Our practices and games are during the week. Each week we usually have 1-3 practices and 2 games, with no more than three meetings a week. JV games start at 3:30 p.m. and Varsity start at 4:30 p.m. We must travel for games, and the range varies in time but should be no more than 45 minutes as all teams in TBCAL are local. We are searching for a home field. If you know of good place, please contact our Middle School Athletic Director, Laura Osborne, at laurafosborne@gmail.com
OUR COACHES
All of our coaches are parents who volunteer. We are in need of parents who will be willing to coach in the upcoming Fall Season. If you know the sport of Soccer and want to help our sports program thrive, please contact our Middle School Athletic Director, Laura Osborne at laurafosborne@gmail.com
JOIN OUR TEAM
HEAT Middle School Flag Football
About the League
HEAT Middle School Flag Football is a part of the Tampa Bay Christian Athletic League, also known as TBCAL. This league has a mix of local Christian, Private, and Home Schools competing against each other in a competitive and honorable atmosphere. TBCAL has playoffs each year, with the chance to win a team trophy. We have had our teams win trophies before, and we celebrate their successes.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
OUR TEAMS
HEAT players are divided into two teams depending on grade level. JV is 4th-6th grade, and Varsity is 7th-8th grade. Our flag football teams may be coed depending on the amount of players. Flag football is a very competitive sport, and we have a lot of players try out each season. We will have to cut players based on skill level. Though this is a competitive team, please remember we play with honor, and there will be no yelling at players, coaches, or referees.
OUR SEASON
HEAT Flag Football runs for 6-8 weeks, starting in January. Our practices and games are during the week. Each week we usually have 1-3 practices and 2 games, with no more than three meetings a week. JV games start at 3:30 p.m. and Varsity start at 4:30 p.m. We must travel for games, and the range varies in time but should be no more than 45 minutes as all teams in TBCAL are local. We are searching for a home field. If you know of good place, please contact our Middle School Athletic Director, Laura Osborne, at laurafosborne@gmail.com
OUR COACHES
All of our coaches are parents who volunteer. We are in need of parents who will be willing to coach in the upcoming Football Season. If you know flag football and want to help our sports program thrive, please contact our Middle School Athletic Director, Laura Osborne at laurafosborne@gmail.com
READY TO PLAY?
HEAT Middle School Basketball
About The League
Heat Middle School Basketball is a part of the Tampa Bay Christian Athletic League, also known as TBCAL. This league has a mix of local Christian, Private, and Home Schools competing against each other in a competitive and honorable atmosphere. TBCAL has playoffs each year, with the chance to win a team trophy. We have had our teams win trophies before, and we celebrate their successes.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
OUR TEAMS
HEAT players are divided into two teams depending on grade level. JV is 4th-6th grade, and Varsity is 7th-8th grade. Depending on team sizes, we may have coed teams or single-gender teams depending on the number of players we have to participate each season. Though this is a competitive team, please remember we play with honor, and there will be no yelling at players, coaches, or referees.
OUR SEASON
HEAT basketball runs for 6-8 weeks in March/April. Our practices and games are during the week. Each week we usually have 1-3 practices and 2 games, with no more than three meetings a week. JV games start at 3:30 p.m. and Varsity start at 4:30 p.m. We must travel for games, and the range varies in time but should be no more than 45 minutes as all teams in TBCAL are local.
OUR COACHES
All of our coaches are parents that volunteer. We are in need of parents that will be willing to coach in the upcoming Spring Season. If you know the sport of Basketball and want to help our sports program thrive, please contact our Middle School Athletic Director, Laura Osborne at laurafosborne@gmail.com
