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NCAA Coral Gables Regional Field Announced

The University of Miami Hurricanes will host the 25th NCAA Regional in program history beginning this Friday, and will be joined at Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field by second-seeded Texas Tech, third-seeded Columbia and fourth-seeded Bethune-Cookman. Miami will open its postseason against fourth-seeded Bethune-Cookman at 7 p.m. on Fri., May 30 in Game Two of the Coral Gables Regional. Game One - between No. 2 Texas Tech and No. 3 Columbia - will take place at 2 p.m. of the same day. Miami found out its postseason fate a day early, when the team was selected as one of 16 Regional hosts Sunday night. The Hurricanes, who finished the season with a 41-17 overall record, earned the second ACC Regular Season Championship in program history with a 24-6 record in league play. The Hurricanes have not missed the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship since 1972 – a stretch of 42 consecutive seasons - and own an all-time record of 117-43 (.731). Miami’s all-time mark in the postseason stands at an impressive 178-91 (.661). “It’s a credit to our administration to give us an opportunity to compete at that level, to our players and our coaches to be able to keep that string going,” head coach Jim Morris said of the program’s postseason streak. “It’s an amazing thing. The Coral Gables Regional has been paired with the Gainesville, Fla., Regional hosted by the University of Florida. The Gainesville Regional includes top-seeded Florida, No. 2 Long Beach State, No. 3 North Carolina and No. 4 College of Charleston. Miami will open its postseason with fourth-seeded Bethune-Cookman, who earned a berth by capturing the 2014 MEAC Championship. The Wildcats finished the regular season with a 26-31 record and a 14-10 record in conference play. Miami split its two games with the Wildcats this spring, falling 7-3 on March 11 and capturing a 10-1 win on April 2. Second-seeded Texas Tech finished the regular season with a 40-18 overall mark, including a 14-10 record in Big 12 play. The Hurricanes have battled the Red Raiders only once in history, capturing a 13-0 victory on May 23, 1998 in the Coral Gables Regional. Third-seeded Columbia made its first trip to Coral Gables in 2013, when Miami captured back-to-back wins in a midweek pair with the Lions. The Ivy League champions finished 29-18 and won their conference with a 15-5 league record. ACC cohorts Florida State (Tallahassee, Fla.) and Virginia (Charlottesville, Va.) were also announced among the 16 Regional hosts on Sunday. Overall, seven teams from the ACC were included in the field of 64: Miami, Florida State, Virginia, Maryland, Georgia Tech, North Carolina and Clemson. Season-ticket holders have the ability to secure their seat locations for this series. To do so, click here to log into your account, and follow the on-screen instructions. Hurricane Club members have priority to purchase All-Session tickets before the general public. A limited amount of Reserved Seating is available to Hurricane Club members beginning at Noon on Tuesday, May 27. Priority to purchase tickets will end at 5 p.m. Wednesday or until the Reserved Seating is sold out. After 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Reserved Seating will be sold to the general public, if available. General Admission seating will be available to the general public on Monday, May 26. Click here for tickets.

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@MiamiTrack Ready for NCAA East Preliminary

Twenty members of the University of Miami track and field program will represent the Hurricanes at this weekend’s NCAA East Preliminary. The Hurricanes had eight men and 12 women qualify to compete in 15 events at the NCAA East Preliminary in Jacksonville. A year ago, Miami had 13 student-athletes qualify for regionals, competing in 12 different events. The Preliminary championships competitions will be held May 29-31. The East region will be held at North Florida in Jacksonville, Florida, and the West region at Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The qualifiers out of these regions will compete in the NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Championships held June 11-14 in Eugene, Oregon. Lea Johnson will be the Hurricanes’ first competitor when the women’s hammer throw begins at noon on Thursday. Miami will have seven studentathletes competing on Thursday, including Isaiah Simmons (men’s shot put), Jamika Glades (women’s 400m hurdles) and Alyssa McClure (women’s 100m). The trio of Taneisha Cordell, Thandi Stewart and Alaine Tate will be the final Canes to compete Thursday in the women’s 800m at 8:35 p.m. ET. Friday’s field events will feature throwers Carlos Mangum (men’s hammer) and Amber Monroe (women’s discus), as well as Alysha Newman in the women’s pole vault and jumpers John-Patrick Friday (men’s triple jump) and Dakota Dailey-Harris (women’s high jump). On the track, Miami will have Kayann Richards (women’s 100m hurdles) and Shakima Wimbley (women’s 400m) running for the first time at the 2014 NCAA East Preliminary. Saturday is the final day of the 2014 East Preliminary and the Canes will have three competitors in the field events as Simmons and Gian Piero Ragonesi will participate in the men’s discus, while Monroe will compete in the women’s shot put. The Hurricanes will compete in the first and last running events on Friday as the men’s 4x100m relay of Bassim El-Sabawi, TeQuille Jackson, Josh Johnson and Anthony Wolliston hit the track at 6 p.m. ET, while the women’s 4x400m relay of Cordell, Glades, Stewart, Tate, Wimbley and Anthonia Moore are scheduled to run at 9:45 p.m. ET. For all the latest information on the Miami Hurricanes, follow the official Twitter feed, @MiamiHurricanes, or “Like Us” on Facebook at http:// www.facebook.com/MiamiHurricanes. Follow @MiamiTrack on Twitter for specific news on UM track and field and cross country. The program is also on Instagram. For the most accurate and up to date information delivered to your phone, download the official Miami Hurricanes app for your Droid or iPhone.

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Baseball Named One of 16 Regional Host Sites

For the 25th time in program history, the University of Miami has been selected to host one of 16 Regional sites for the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship. Miami (41-17) will be making its NCAA-record 42nd consecutive postseason appearance this week when play at the Coral Gables Regional begins Friday, May 30 at Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field. Miami is one of just three ACC schools to host the Regional Round, joining Virginia and Florida State. The 16 Regional Round sites, with host institutions and records are as follows: Miami (41-17, 24-6 ACC), Coral Gables, Fla.; Virginia (44-13, 22-8 ACC), Charlottesville, Va.; Florida State (43-15, 21-9 ACC), Tallahassee, Fla.; Florida (40-21, 21-9 SEC), Gainesville, Fla.; Indiana (42-13, 21-3 Big Ten), Bloomington, Ind.; Louisiana-Lafayette (53-7, 26-4 Sun Belt), Lafayette, La.; Oregon State (4211, 23-6 Pac-12), Corvallis, Ore.; Vanderbilt (41-18, 17-13 SEC), Nashville, Tenn.; Ole Miss (41-18, 19-11 SEC), Oxford, Miss.; TCU (41-15, 17-7 Big 12), Fort Worth, Texas; Louisiana State (44-14-1, 17-11-1 SEC), Baton Rouge, La.; Oklahoma State (45-15, 18-6 Big 12), Stillwater, Okla.; Cal Poly (45-10, 19-5 Big West), San Luis Obispo, Calif.; Rice (40-18, 23-7 C-USA), Houston, Texas; South Carolina (42-16, 18-3 SEC), Columbia, S.C. and Louisville (45-15, 19-5 The American)., Louisville, K.Y. The last season Miami hosted a regional was 2012, when second-seeded UCF, third-seeded Missouri State and fourth-seeded Stony Brook visited Alex Rodriguez Park in early June. Stony Brook came away winners in the bracket before an eventual trip to Omaha, Neb., and a berth in the College World Series The Coral Gables Regional field, as well as the entire field of 64, will be announced Monday at 12 p.m. on ESPNU’s Division I Baseball Selection Show “The Road to Omaha.”

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Darquea Dominates as a Freshman at UM

By David Villavicencio Daniela Darquea was a freshman sensation for the Hurricanes women’s golf team. In her first year at the University of Miami, Darquea established herself as a superb talent on the course. The gifted golfer won two tournaments in 2014 and posted five Top 10 finishes, including a seventh-place finish at the NCAA Central Regional. “I wake up every single day and try to do my best,” Darquea said. “I go to the gym and practice and I give all I have. Things went really well this semester. I was really surprised. I never thought I would do this so quickly.” Darquea’s list of accomplishments is an impressive one, especially after playing just one season of collegiate golf. She became the fifth Hurricane to earn a spot on the All-ACC team, joining Tina Miller (2005), Josie Shinn (2005), Maria Ronderos (2011) and teammate Leticia Ras-Anderica (2013), and was named the ACC Co-Golfer of the Month in March. Darquea was also one of 12 golfers selected to the Women’s Golf Coaches Association All-Central Region Team. All of the success has been a bit of a surprise to Darquea. A native of Quito, Ecuador, Darquea was an accomplished junior golfer. But she never envisioned having so much success as a freshman in college. “I had a successful junior career,” Darquea said. “I had some good tournaments when I was playing in Ecuador, but I never thought I would come here and start shooting low rounds. Courses are longer here and everything is different. College golf is a different world. It is not the same as junior golf. I was just planning on trying to adapt to it, but things have gone well and I feel comfortable on the course.” The freshman certainly looked comfortable all season, leading the Hurricanes with a 73 average on the season and twice firing a career-best round of 67, first in the opening round of the Betsy Rawls Longhorn Invitational and then in the final round of her victory at the SunTrust Gator Women’s Invitational. All of the success this past season came as Darquea was adjusting to the longer courses found in the United States. “I am not hitting a pitching wedge to the green,” Darquea said. “I am hitting 7, 6 or 5-irons to the greens. That’s a big difference, but I am really glad that I have been able to make that adjustment successfully. The distance has been the biggest adjustment. In Ecuador, courses are different. They are shorter and around the greens, it’s easier there. Here I have to play a lot more bump and runs and pitch and runs. It’s been different. I was used to using my 60-degree wedge all the time and now I have to take a 9-iron and roll it.” While playing collegiate golf in the United States has been a new experience for Darquea, it was something she always wanted to do and she quickly realized she wanted to be a Hurricane. Click here to read more of Daniela’s story 18

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@CanesRowing Earns 2014 CRCA Awards

Seven members of the University of Miami rowing program were among the 2014 Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association (CRCA) honorees. Breanna Hayton was named to the 2014 CRCA South All-Region second team. The senior earned All-Region honors for the second consecutive year, adding another honor to her long list of accomplishments. “Breanna is incredibly deserving of this award,” Miami head coach Dave Sanderson said. “Her tireless effort and positive attitude are a constant force on the team and in the classroom.” Nominated student-athletes for the All-Region teams are evaluated on the strength of their team’s regional finish, coaches’ recommendations and 2,000-meter erg score. Nominees must be eligible student-athletes who have competed in their teams’ varsity boat in 75 percent of races this season. A 2014 All-ACC second-team selection, Hayton was a key part of most of Miami’s best boats during the 2013-14 season. The senior helped Miami win the Championship 8+ and the Women’s Open 8+, as well as finish second in the Championship 4+, at the 2013 Head of the Hooch. The Victoria, B.C., native also helped the Hurricanes 1V8+ beat UConn and earn two victories at the UCF Invitational. Hayton was also one of seven Canes named a 2014 CRCA Scholar Athlete, joining Sarah Aschebrock, Lindsay Bouchacourt, Frida Carlsson, Caitlin Lowe, Hannah Meister and Jaimie Snelgrove. “Our scholar athletes deserve a big congratulations,” Sanderson said. “We are all very proud of their outstanding academic achievements.” All student-athletes who were named a CRCA National Scholar-Athlete maintained a 3.5 cumulative grade point average and participated in at least 75% of races at the varsity level (1V, 2V, 4V).

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Wimbley Earns Second POTW Award Hurricanes Unveil 2014ACC Football Uniforms

Following an impressive performance in the final meet before the NCAA East Preliminary, Miami’s Shakima Wimbley was named the ACC Outdoor Track and Field Female Performer of the Week. Wimbley was the top finisher in a field of 45 athletes competing in the women’s 400m at the Georgia Tech Invitational. Her personal-best time of 51.68 seconds is the fastest time by an ACC athlete this season and ranks eighth in the country. “Shakima has had a tremendous freshman year and Saturday was a great performance,” Miami director of track and field/cross country Amy Deem said. “Her motivation to be great and her will to succeed have driven her to help fulfill her potential and reach her goals.” The freshman was named the ACC Indoor Track and Field Female Performer of the Week on Jan. 21, following an impressive collegiate debut at the Nittany Lion Challenge in which she won the women’s 400m and anchored Miami’s 4x400m relay to victory. The Fort Lauderdale, Fla., native has had an incredibly successful freshman campaign. Wimbley was named the 2014 ACC Women’s Indoor Freshman of the Year after a stellar indoor season that saw her win the 200m indoor ACC title and anchor Miami’s indoor 4x400m relay to an ACC championship. Wimbley also qualified for the NCAA Indoor Championships, where she was a second-team All-American in the 200m. Wimbley’s success continued in outdoor track and field, where she secured the ACC title in the 200m and anchored Miami’s 4x100m relay to a gold medal at the ACC Outdoor Championships. Wimbley placed third in the 400m at the Florida Relays running an impressive 52.58 that ranked fourth in school history. But her blazing speed at Georgia Tech helped her climb the Miami record book, moving into second place on the women’s all-time 400m list with a personal-best time of 51.68 seconds. Wimbley is in position to compete in the 200m, 400m and 4x400m relays at the NCAA East Preliminary on May 29-31. Her 400m time ranks second in the East Region and eighth nationally, while her 200m time of 23.12 seconds ranks eighth in the East Region and 21st nationally. Wimbley is also part of Miami’s 4x400m relay team that posted a time of 3:35.90 that ranked 24th in the East Region and 49th nationally. This is Wimbley’s second ACC Performer of the Week Award of the 2014 season and she is the third Cane to win a Performer of the Week Award, joining sophomore Alysha Newman. 20

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Registration for Katie Meier summer basketball camps is now open. There are four different camp options this summer between June and August. This summer’s camp options include Team Camp, Day Camp I, Elite Camp and Day Camp II. The Team Camp on June 14-15 is open to high school teams of all levels and AAU teams. Within the Team Camp, there are three different registration options: Commuter Package ($350/team), Overnight Package ($800/team) and Overnight Package #2 ($1,025/team). Teams are required to have at least seven campers. Team fees in each package include up to 10 players. Each addition player is $35. Day Camps will be held June 16-20 and July 28-August 1. Day Camp tuition is $330 and includes lunch Monday-Thursday and a camp T-shirt. Day Camp gives each camper chance to improve her skills through individual skill development exercises as well as small group instruction and competition. The camp emphasizes fundamentals, individual offense and defense, as well as shooting techniques. There is a 10% discount offered for returning campers and groups of five or more. Miami’s high-intensity Elite Camp is the most competitive of our individual camps. High school and junior college age players receive personalized instruction with an emphasis on enhancing their individual skill level based on their position. This camp uses a combination of individual and teambased instruction and competition. It exposes players to what it takes to compete at the “next level.” Taking place on June 16th at the BankUnited Center, this camp will run from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and costs $90. There is a 10% off discount for UM Employees and for groups of 5 or more. For more information on the camps and to register today, visit HurricaneBasketballCamps.com Camp Schedule Team Camp: June 14-15 Day Camp I: June 16-20 Elite Camp: June 16 Day Camp II: July 28-Aug 1

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@CanesRowing Adds Six to 2014 Incoming Class Miami head rowing coach Dave Sanderson announced the addition of six newcomers to the 2014 class. Marguerite Bandeian, Alyssa Basdavanos, Samantha Chenkin, Emme Rempel, Taylor Richard and Nicole Rotkovitz are the newest members of a class of 13 newcomers. They join Paige Hoffman, Taegan Lynch, Jane Moore, Alex Ware, Caitlin White-Parsons, Elise Wiley and Mieke Wilms in the incoming class of Hurricanes rowers. “I am very excited to announce six more student-athletes to our fall 2014 group,” Sanderson said. “They each bring great strength and character to our team and I am thrilled that we will have the opportunity to work with them.” Marguerite Bandeian (Bethesda, Md./Walter Johnson HS [Wake Forest]) Bandeian comes to Miami from Wake Forest and will be a sophomore in the 2014-15 season. She placed third in the women’s Varsity 8+ at the 2013 Washington Metropolitan Interscholastic Rowing Association regatta and third at the 2013 Maryland State Championships in the Women’s Varsity 8+. Bandeian was also selected honorable mention in the Washington Post’s AllMetSports in Spring 2013. “I chose University of Miami for rowing because when I spoke with the coach I could tell they wanted to build a fast team. Being in a competitive atmosphere is something I absolutely love and thrive in, because when I see one girl pushing herself to the point of maximum exertion, it drives me to push harder for her and for myself. I want to be a part of a team that works together but also pushes off one another to become better each day, and I believe I will find that here.” Alyssa Basdavanos (Honolulu, Hawai’i/Punahou School) Basdavanos was a standout at Punahou School, earning Interscholastic League of Honolulu (ILH) Paddling All-Star of the Year for the 2013-14 season. Basdavanos helped Punahou School win a state championship, while also winning state championships as a member of the Outrigger Canoe Club in the 15 and 16 divisions. “Coming from Hawai’i as a paddler, I’ve developed a love for being in the water in any way possible,” Basdavanos said. “I’ve watched many paddlers evolve into successful rowers, especially in recent years. I’m very excited to have the opportunity to continue my paddling career as a rower at ‘The U.’ I am very competitive and look forward to joining a team who shares the same desire to work hard each day. I’m very excited to be a neuroscience major at ‘The U’ this fall. I felt that Miami fit my academic and athletic goals best. There are endless opportunities to take advantage of at ‘The U’ and I hope to maximize my full potential in my time at Miami.” Samantha Chenkin (Boca Raton, Fla./Spanish River HS [Guilford College]) Chenkin is a relatively new rower who has extensive experience in another endurance sport: cross country running. She was a member of the cross country team at both Spanish River High School and at Guilford College. Chenkin, who will be a sophomore in the 2014-15 season, will look to use her endurance as she transitions from the land to the water. “I chose to go to the University of Miami for rowing because of the highly-qualified coaches who have the desire to push athletes to reach their potential,” Chenkin said. “I am most excited about embracing all the opportunities that Miami is going to offer me as a student, from being a part of a Division I athletic program to being in the exercise physiology major in order to pursue my passion for sports medicine and the human body. I know that I am going to be able to expand my knowledge and grow academically, athletically, and as an overall person which will only benefit me in my future endeavors. I am also looking forward being part of the Miami Hurricane family.” Amme Rempel (Monmouth Beach, N.J./Shore Regional HS) Rempel has experience rowing at both the high school and club level with the Navesink River Rowing Club. She earned third place at the 2014 Two River Erg Challenge Women’s HS Novice 2k and finished 17th in the Women’s High School Quads at the 2013 Head of the Schuylkill. “The UM rowing community is filled with a great group of dedicated women, along with an amazing coaching staff,” Rempel said. “UM will be a great team for me to spend the next four years with and excel in my rowing career. Miami has the team, academics and location that I have been looking for in a university. The University of Miami continues to push forward and upward; I am incredibly excited to be a part of the Hurricane family.” Taylor Richard (Belmont, Mass./Buckingham Browne & Nichols School) Richard comes to Miami after a successful career rowing with the Buckingham Browne & Nichols Girls Varsity Crew. Her top results include and eighth-place finish in the Varsity 4+ at the 2013 NIERAs and a 28th-place finish in the Youth 4+ at the 2013 Head of the Charles Regatta. “I choose to row at ‘The U’ because of the motivated coaching staff, the commitment to excellence in athletics and academics, as well as the bright future of the program. I’m most excited about being able to explore Miami’s diverse culture and see what it has to offer as well as being a student-athlete at such a well-recognized school.” Nicole Rotkovitz (Moorestown, N.J./Cherry Hill East HS) Rotkovitz has had a lot of success as a member of the South Jersey Rowing Club, competing as a coxswain in the men’s division. Her boat finished in the men’s lightweight 4+ at the 2013 Mid-Atlantics, placed seventh in the men’s lightweight 4+ at the 2013 Youth Nationals and won the men’s heavyweight 4+ at the 2014 Braxton Memorial Regatta. “I chose UM rowing because overall atmosphere and exciting potential of the team,” Rotkovitz said. “I’m most excited about the unique college experience being part of a division 1 team, the academics and, of course, the beautiful weather.” The 13 newcomers are set to join the Hurricanes for the 2014-15 season. 24

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Aly Named Most Improved Senior of the Year

University of Miami senior Omar Aly has been named the Southeast Region Most Improved Senior of the Year, the Intercollegiate Tennis Association announced today. “Omar had to work really hard to get to where his game is today,” said Coach Mario Rincon. “He had to get stronger physically, and improve many parts of his game. He worked his way up to the top of the singles and doubles lineup, always being a class act, on and off the court. It was rewarding as a coach to see him improve over the years, and I’m happy to see him recognized as the most improved senior of our region.” Aly, who was named an alternate for the 2014 NCAA D-I Men’s Tennis Singles Championships, was ranked as high as No. 66 by the ITA this season. He posted an overall 14-7 singles mark and was 5-4 in ACC play. He defeated a pair of Top 25 players this season and posted winning streaks of seven and four matches. In four seasons at Miami, he notched a 33-32 singles record, earning 14 just this season. In doubles, he posted 30 victories in his four years at The U. Aly, who hails from Edmond, Okla., received his BA degree in economics with a minor in psychology last weekend and he plans to look for wealth management jobs in the Miami area.

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Monroe Announces @CanesFutbol Signing Class

University of Miami head soccer coach Mary-Frances Monroe announced the program’s newest class of Hurricanes, set to join the team for the 2014 season. The 11-member class is comprised of nine freshmen and two student-athletes transferring to Miami and eligible to compete this fall. “We are excited about our incoming class for 2014,” Monroe said. “We have a great mixture of transfer student-athletes and talented freshmen coming in.” Freshmen Sydney Frizzelle (Raleigh, N.C.), Abigail Holmes (Bradenton, Fla.), Veronica Johnson (Ontario, Canada), Nicole Mahin (Massapequa, N.Y.), Erika Miller (Leesport, Pa.), Grace Rapp (Somerset, England), Danielle Savage (Elizabethtown, Pa.), Phallon Tullis-Joyce (Shoreham, N.Y.) and Charlsey Zyne (Miami, Fla.), as well as transfer student-athletes Natalie Moik (Cologne, Germany – VCU) and Katie Bourgeois (Katy, Texas –Alabama), make up the first recruiting class for Monroe and her staff, who enter their second season in Coral Gables. “We feel that these players are a great fit for our program and believe they have the ability to create a winning environment for us,” Monroe said. “I am excited to get started with the development of the newcomers to become top-notch players both in the ACC, and in the country.” Sydney Frizzelle – Defender - Leesville Road High School (Raleigh, N.C): Head coach Mary-Frances Monroe on Frizzelle: “Sydney comes from one of the top clubs in the country. We will utilize her speed of the field. She has the ability to shut down top forwards in the game.” Abigail Homes – Midfielder - Braden River High School (Brandenton, Fla.): Monroe on Holmes: “We are excited to have a Floridian join our recruiting class for 2014. We feel that Abigail is a great addition to our team. She especially fits in with our culture of high expectations. She will compete for time in the midfield or up top. “ Veronica “Ronnie” Johnson – Forward - Burlington Tornados (Ontario, Canada): Monroe on Johnson: “Ronnie is a versatile player that will compete to get on the field right away. We are excited about her experience playing at the highest level in Canada and we know she will bring that to the field come August.” Nicole Mahin – Defender/Midfielder - Massapequa High School (Massapequa, N.Y.): Monroe on Mahin: “Nicole will compete for time in the backline or in the midfield this fall. She comes from one of the top clubs in the country and understands what it takes to play in the ACC.” Erika Miller – Midfielder - Schuylkill Valley High School (Reading, Pa.): Monroe on Miller: “Erika is a great addition to our women’s soccer team. We are excited to continue to see her develop into a player that will help us find success. “ Grace Rapp - Forward - Millfield School (Somerset, England): Monroe on Rapp: “Grace comes to UM with a ton of experience playing in England. We are excited for her to bring her attacking mentality to the game. We expect Grace to find a lot of success for us up top.” Danielle Savage - Midfielder - Lower Dauphin High School (Elizabethtown, Pa.): Monroe on Savage: “Danielle has the ability to come in and compete for playing time in the attack. Her athleticism and strength will be something that will help her find success.” Phallon Tullis-Joyce - Goalkeeper - Longwood High School (Shoreham, N.Y.): Monroe on Tullis-Joyce: “Phallon will bring a competitive nature to training and to the game. We foresee Phallon developing into a fantastic goalkeeper for us and will compete to be one of the best goalkeepers in the conference. We are excited to watch her grow and take UM to the next level.” Charlsey Zyne - Goalkeeper - Ransom Everglades (Miami, Fla.): Monroe on Zyne: “Charlsey comes from a great program locally to UM. We are excited to have her be a part of our UM family and soccer team. She will help us get better as a team each day in training and will compete for playing time on the field. “ Katie Bourgeois – Forward– Seven Lakes High School / University of Alabama (Katy, Texas): Monroe on Bourgeois: “Katie comes to us with college experience already. We expect her to play a big role for us in the attack. She is a great addition to our team and is very different. She has the ability to hold onto the ball for us up top but also the great ability to score goals.” Natalie Moik – Forward/Defender – Landrat-Lucas / VCU (Cologne, Germany): Monroe on Moik: “Natalie is a game-changer. We have high expectations for Natalie to come in and be an impact player for us right away. We are excited to have her bring her international experience playing at the highest level in Germany. We are happy to have her be a part of our family.”

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McDermott Named to 2014 Rimington Watch List

Miami Hurricanes senior center Shane McDermott was named to the 2014 Rimington Trophy spring watch list, released Monday by the trophy’s selection committee. The award is presented annually to the nation’s top collegiate center in NCAA Division I FBS. A 2013 All-ACC third-team selection, McDermott started 11 games at center, missing two games due to injury. He helped anchor Miami’s offensive line that paved the way for the Hurricanes offense that averaged 425.8 yards of total offense and 33.8 points per game. As a sophomore in 2012, McDermott started all 12 games at center, en route to All-ACC honorable mention. Miami’s Brett Romberg won the Rimington Trophy in 2002 after contributing the Miami’s 34-game winning streak from 2000-2002. He never allowed a sack at center and led an offensive line that helped produce three 1,000-yard rushers – James Jackson, Clinton Portis and Willis McGahee. Since its inception, the Rimington Trophy has raised more than $2.5 million for the cystic fibrosis community. The award is overseen by the Boomer Esiason Foundation, which is committed to finding a cure for cystic fibrosis and has raised over $100 million for CF Research. Dave Rimington, the award’s namesake, was a consensus first-team All-America center at the University of Nebraska in 1981 and 1982. He became the Outland Trophy’s only double winner as the nation’s finest college interior lineman.

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Deserve Victory! with the Miami Hurricanes

Empowering youth. Giving back to the community. Deserve Victory! These are just a few of the values of the University of Miami football program and the core of head coach Al Golden’s “Deserve Victory! with the Miami Hurricanes”. Come join the 2014 Miami Hurricanes football student-athletes and select staff members as they travel to Vincent Torres Memorial Park in Lauderdale Lakes, Sgt. Joseph DeLancy Park in Miami, Dade-Gibson Park in Miami and Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex in Miami Gardens to interact with the local youth. This interaction will include instruction on the basic fundamentals of football and the safety that is required to play the game. They will also be made aware of the importance of nutrition and the academic policies recently adopted by the NCAA. Each Deserve Victory! event will run two hours with UM players taking the participating youth through a series of football exercises from stretching and agility to position-specific drills to the basics of the game. A complete list of event dates is below. For more information on Deserve Victory! with the Miami Hurricanes, please contact Assistant Director of Football Operations Tim “Ice” Harris at 305-284-6883.

DESERVE VICTORY! EVENT DATES (FREE FOR PARTICIPANTS IN GRADES K-8) Wednesday, June 11 (5-7 p.m.) Monday, June 9 (5-7 p.m.) Broward-Lauderdale Lake Sports Complex Dade-Gibson Park 350 NW 13th Street Vincent Torres Memorial Park 4331 NW 36th Street Miami, Fla. Lauderdale Lakes, Fla. Thursday, June 12 (5-7 p.m.) Tuesday, June 10 (5-7 p.m.) Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex Sgt. Joseph DeLancy Park 3000 NW 199th Street 14450 Boggs Drive Miami Gardens, Fla. Miami, Fla.

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Times, TV Announced for First Three Games

Kickoff times and TV designations were announced for each of the Miami Hurricanes’ first three football games for the 2014 season, ESPN announced Tuesday. As previously announced, Miami will open the 2014 season on the road against new ACC member Louisville on Labor Day night at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN. The Hurricanes open their home slate with back-to-back nonconference home games Sept. 6 against Florida A&M and Sept. 13 against Arkansas State. The Sept. 6 game vs. FAMU will kick at 7 p.m. on ESPN3, while the following week’s game against the Red Wolves will kick at 3:30 p.m. ET on ESPNU. Additionally, Miami’s Thursday night game Oct. 23 at Virginia Tech will kick at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN. With the announcement of FAMU and Arkansas State, the Hurricanes’ first four games to open the 2014 season will be televised on the ESPN family of networks. Miami’s fourth game of the season Sept. 20 at Nebraska will kick at 8 p.m. ET on either ABC, ESPN or ESPN2. Secure your seats to Miami’s home games vs. Florida State and North Carolina (Homecoming) today with a Two-Game Mini-Plan. Plans start at just $108 and include the same seat to both games plus a complimentary hat ($30 value). For more information or to order online, visit CanesTix.com. The University of Miami has launched the $7 million Football Victory Fund to address the most important needs of the football program. There are a variety of ways to contribute to the Football Victory Fund as well as to Hurricanes Athletics. For more information on how you can donate and details of the pending projects, please call the Hurricane Club at 305-284-6699 or visit umvictoryfund.com. For the latest information on the Miami Hurricanes, follow us on Twitter, @MiamiHurricanes, or visit our web site at HurricaneSports.com. For the most accurate and up to date information delivered to your phone, download the official Miami Hurricanes app for your Droid or iPhone. 2014 MIAMI HURRICANES TV GAMES Sept. 1 at Louisville* 8 p.m. ESPN Sept. 6 Florida A&M 7 p.m. ESPN3 Sept. 13 Arkansas State 3:30 p.m. ESPNU Sept. 20 at Nebraska 8 p.m. ABC/ESPN/ESPN2 Oct. 23 at Virginia Tech* 7:30 p.m. ESPN

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VIEW FROM THE U TRACK&FIELD BY DAVID VILLAVICENCIO

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2014 SCHEDULE Indoor Track and Field 1/18 1/24-25 2/7-8 2/14-15 2/27-3/1 3/14-15

Nittany Lion Challenge Rod McCravy Memorial Virginia Tech Elite Don Kirby Elite Invitational ACC Championships NCAA Indoor Championships

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Canes Earn 19 Spots in NCAA Regional Eight Hurricanes are repeat qualifiers for the NCAA East Preliminary. Twenty members of the University of Miami track and field program were among the qualifiers announced Thursday by the NCAA for the 2014 East Preliminary. Eight men and 12 women make up the group of 20 Hurricanes scheduled to compete in 15 events at the NCAA East Preliminary from May 29-31 in Jacksonville. A year ago, Miami had 13 studentathletes qualify for regionals, competing in 12 different events. “I am excited about the group of young people we have qualified for the NCAA Championships,” Miami director of track and field/cross country Amy Deem said. “I think it shows that our program is going in the right direction with the amount of freshmen and sophomores qualified joining a group of experienced athletes to lead us next week.” The Preliminary championships competitions will be held May 29-31. The East region will be held at North Florida in Jacksonville, Florida, and the West region at Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The qualifiers out of these regions will compete in the NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Championships held June 11-14 in Eugene, Oregon. “I think our athletes are in a position to not only perform well next week, but put themselves in a position to advance to the finals in Eugene,” Deem said. Miami’s women’s team has several experienced student-athletes heading to Jacksonville. Junior Amber Monroe qualified for the NCAA East Preliminary for the third consecutive year, while Taneisha Cordell, Lea Johnson, Alyssa McClure and Alaine Tate qualified for the second straight year. 33

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Sophomore Alysha Newman also qualified for her second straight regional, though it is her first as a Hurricane. The men’s team also had repeat qualifiers as John-Patrick Friday and Isaiah Simmons each earned a spot in the East Preliminary for the second consecutive year. Miami had eight men qualify for regionals, shattering a previous program-best six men’s qualifiers set in 2010. “On the women’s side, we are taking a wellrounded group with representatives from all event areas,” Deem said. “And I’ve talked all year about the importance of growing our men’s program and the amount of qualifiers on the men’s side is indicative that we are on the right track.” Freshman Shakima Wimbley is one of Miami’s highest-ranked qualifiers as her 400m time of 51.68 seconds ranks second in the East Region and eighth nationally. Wimbley also qualified in the women’s 200m with a time of 23.12 seconds that ranks eighth in the East Region and 21st nationally, but she will not compete in the event as she focuses on the 400m and the 4x400m relay. Thursday’s announcement adds to Wimbley’s impressive week as she was named the ACC Female Performer of the Week on Tuesday. Newman is also a highly-ranked qualifier in the women’s pole vault. The sophomore’s personalbest mark of 4.41m is second in the East Region and fourth nationally as she heads into her second straight NCAA East Preliminary. Click here to learn more about Miami’s 2014 NCAA East Preliminary qualifiers.

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WIMBLEY NAMED POTY Following an impressive performance in the final

meet before the NCAA East Preliminary, Miami’s Shakima Wimbley was named the ACC Outdoor Track and Field Female Performer of the Week. Wimbley was the top finisher in a field of 45 athletes competing in the women’s 400m at the Georgia Tech Invitational. Her personal-best time of 51.68 seconds is the fastest time by an ACC athlete this season and ranks eighth in the country. The freshman was also named the ACC Indoor Track and Field Female Performer of the Week on Jan. 21, following an impressive collegiate debut at the Nittany Lion Challenge in which she won the women’s 400m and anchored Miami’s 4x400m relay to victory. The Fort Lauderdale, Fla., native has had an incredibly successful freshman campaign. Wimbley was named the 2014 ACC Women’s Indoor Freshman of the Year after a stellar indoor season that saw her win the 200m indoor ACC title and anchor Miami’s indoor 4x400m relay to an ACC championship. Wimbley also qualified for the NCAA Indoor Championships, where she was a second-team All-American in the 200m. Wimbley’s success continued in outdoor track and field, where she secured the ACC title in the 200m and anchored Miami’s 4x100m relay to a gold medal at the ACC Outdoor Championships. Wimbley placed third in the 400m at the Florida Relays running an impressive 52.58 that ranked fourth in school history. But her blazing speed at Georgia Tech helped her climb the Miami record book, moving into second place on the women’s all-time 400m list with a personal-best time of 51.68 seconds.

With the proliferation of social media, and the ease of access to prospective student-athletes and current student-athletes, the internet has provided the opportunity for Canes fans and supporters from all over the world to communicate with each other in ways not possible before. The following regulations regarding the internet are very important for all Canes to know in regards to prospective student-athletes: The University of Miami has great coaching staffs, and had had great success off the field with recruiting. While we appreciate our fans support of our teams, fans are not permitted to use social networking websites such as Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram to contact or otherwise attempt to correspond with prospects. This includes, but is not limited to, posting on a wall, using the inbox/e-mail feature, instant messaging, "@replies", "mentions", or direct messaging. As electronic communication technology continues to advance, the opportunity for the supporters of an athletics program to have impermissible contact with a prospect or that prospect's family is greatly increased, however, the institution’s responsibility for that contact remains the same. We ask that all Canes fans and supporters who have access to the type of social media sites described above assist us in following the guidelines that govern those sites. As always, your efforts to help the University of Miami maintain a culture of compliance are greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. “Ask Before You Act” by contacting UM Athletic Compliance directly. Phone: 305‐284‐2692 Fax: 305‐284‐2276 Email: athleticscompliance@miami.edu Online: www.hurricanesports.com/compliance Twitter: @UCompliance Facebook: Facebook.com/UCompliance

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VIEW FROM THE U WOMEN’S TENNIS

BY TAYLOR MCGILLIS

@HurricaneTennis

Miami Doubles Run Ends at NCAA Elite 8 ATHENS, Ga. -- University of Miami’s run at the NCAA Doubles Championship came to an end with a three set loss to Alabama in the quarterfinals on Saturday. 8th-ranked Monique Albuquerque and Clementina Riobueno fell to 4th-ranked Maya Jansen and Erin Routliffe of Alabama 7-5, 5-7, 6-3. “I think Alabama did a good job of capitalizing on our weaknesses and handling our strengths very well,” head coach Paige Yaroshuk-Tews said. “We needed to do a little better job of coming up with a strong B plan.

They’re a great, explosive team, and were proud of everything they accomplished this year.” During their run at the NCAA Championships, Albuquerque and Riobueno picked up three wins against Top-25 opponents and two against Top-10 teams -- No. 1 UCLA and No. 10 Stanford. With Miami’s seed and run in the tournament, both Albuquerque and Riobueno earned All-America doubles honors as a tandem, a huge accomplishment added to the storied women’s tennis program.

Summer Camp Information

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – Registration for Paige Yaroshuk-Tews’ 2014 summer tennis camps is now open. There are four different camps available, with full day and half day options for each of them. All camps are open to children ages 5-16 years of age. The Hurricane Tennis Camp has a perfect combination of technical and strategic instruction. The entire morning sessions are spent working on technical aspects of the camper’s strokes while the afternoon sessions are utilized implementing the tasks they have learned in the morning into their match play. If your child is a beginner and does not quite have the ability to play a match, we will spend time with them working on rallying, learning to keep score and progressively working towards a match environment. We stress having fun playing the sport while learning a skill that will surely last a lifetime. Camps are based on a first come first serve basis and are capped at 100 campers. Walk up campers are accepted upon space being available.

Canes Ranked No. 12 in Final Poll CORAL GABLES, Fla. – The Miami Hurricanes women’s tennis team finished the season ranked No. 12 in the country, the Intercollegiate Tennis Association announced this week (ITA). The Hurricanes remained in the same spot that that held prior to the NCAA Team Championships on May 1. Miami finished the spring with a 21-6 record, en route to its ninth straight NCAA Sweet 16. Miami rolled past Boston University and Oklahoma in the NCAA First and Second rounds before being tripped up by eventual national champion UCLA in the Round of 16. Final spring individual rankings will be released on June 4.

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VIEW FROM THE U rowing BY DAVID VILLAVICENCIO

@CanesRowing

ACC RECAP The University of Miami rowing program earned a sixth-place finish at the first two-day ACC Rowing Championship in conference history. Despite not competing in the 3V8+ division, the Hurricanes scored 28 points on Saturday to finish ahead of Boston College and North Carolina. With 80 points, Virginia secured its 14th ACC Championship.

Sanderson Presents ‘14 Awards Five Canes recognized for performance during 2013-14 rowing season The University of Miami rowing program wrapped up its first season under head coach Dave Sanderson with the postseason awards presentation. Sanderson and assistant coaches Taurii Coyne and Meredith Razzolini recognized five studentathletes for their contributions during the 201314 season. The coaching staff also presented seniors Maggie Fragel, Katie Guest, Breanna Hayton and Courtney Keller with a miniature “U” oar as a token of appreciation for their four years representing the Hurricanes on the water. Freshman Frida Carlsson was the recipient of the D.E.A.P. award, honoring the person who best exhibits Determination, Effort, Attitude and Performance. Carlsson was a member of several successful Miami boats this season. The Vanersborg, Sweden, native helped Miami win the Championship 8+ race at the 2013 Head of the Hooch. She also contributed to the 2V8+ victory over UConn and to a pair of 1V8+ victories at the UCF Invitational. Sophomore Hannah Nielsen was named the 2013-14 GRIT award winner in recognition of her ability to step up to the challenge and rise to the occasion. The Victoria, B.C., native helped Miami win the Women’s Open 8+ race at the 2013 Head of the Hooch. She also contributed to the 1V8+ victory over UConn and to a pair of 1V8+ victories at the UCF Invitational.

Hayton was the recipient of the Iron Oar. Inspired by Miami’s Iron Arrow honor society, the Iron Oar is presented to someone who embodies the following mantra: “She who would know the oar, must as an irrefutable rule, have openly and without thought of reward, show obvious love for team and boat speed.” A 2014 All-ACC second-team selection, Hayton was a key part of most of Miami’s best boats during the 2013-14 season. The senior helped Miami win the Championship 8+ and the Women’s Open 8+, as well as finish second in the Championship 4+, at the 2013 Head of the Hooch. The Victoria, B.C., native also helped the Hurricanes 1V8+ beat UConn and earn two victories at the UCF Invitational. Keller earned The Hammer award for the fastest 2k on the team for the 2013-14 season. The senior helped the Hurricanes win the Women’s Open 8+ race at the 2013 Head of the Hooch. Keller was also in the 2V8+ that went undefeated at the UCF Invitational and beat UConn in Miami’s lone home race of the season. Sophomore Gigi Williamson earned The Hammer-Greenhorn award for the fastest 2k by a first year/newcomer to the program. Williamson was on Miami’s travel squad all season and represented the Hurricanes at the Clemson Invitational, rowing with the 2V8+.

“All our boats were able to race their best race of the season today, which was a team-wide goal,” Miami head coach Dave Sanderson said. “I’m proud of them for their effort today and throughout the season. It was no doubt a learning experience for the athletes, which will motivate them in the offseason. I also want to thanks Clemson and the ACC for hosting an incredible regatta.” Miami’s top two boats each competed in their respective Grand Final Saturday, with the 1V8+ scoring 12 points with a time of 6:50.6. That was an improvement of over 12 seconds from the 1V8+’s Friday result of 7:02.8. The 2V8+ placed fifth in its Grand Final with a time of 7:01.6, adding 12 more points to the team score. A day earlier, the 2V8+ earned a spot in the Grand Final with a time of 7:02.8. The Hurricanes won the V4+ Petite Final, posting a time of 7:59.7 to beat North Carolina in a head-to-head race. Miami’s V4+ finished seventh overall in its division, scoring four points. The V4+ improved by over 20 seconds from its Friday time of 8:20.7. A crowd of approximately 1,000 fans on Lake Hartwell in Clemson, S.C. watched the eight ACC rowing teams compete in good conditions, with a cross head wind averaging just one mile per hour and temperatures in the high 50s. Following the conclusion of the ACC Rowing Championship, senior Breanna Hayton was one of eight rowers named to the All-ACC second team. “Congratulationss to senior and varsity stroke Breanna Hayton for being named to the All-ACC squad,” Sanderson said.

Zach Kancher Named Assistant WBB Coach

Head women’s basketball coach Katie Meier has announced the hiring of Zach Kancher as the newest assistant coach for the University of Miami women’s basketball team. Highly regarded within college basketball circles, Kancher comes to Coral Gables with over a decade of experience ranging from the high school level to the highest level of Division I women’s basketball. “Zach is an absolutely tremendous hire for us,” Meier said. “I felt very challenged trying to find a coach to replace Carolyn Kieger. It was a very big hire for our program. The challenge was to find high basketball IQ with a tenacious personality and a great court demeanor—and I think we found all of that in Zach. I also think he’s going to help us recruit the northeast, which he’s done for many years. His track record as a head coach and his proven success going to the Final Four with Maryland, he really adds a lot to our program and it’s something that we are very excited about. I have so much respect for Coach Frese and the Maryland staff and that’s a big reason why Zach was at the top of our list.” Kancher has spent the previous three seasons (2011-14) as the Director of Scouting and Player Development for the University of Maryland, where he helped the Terrapins reach the NCAA Sweet 16 or beyond each year. “I’m extremely grateful to Coach Meier for granting me this opportunity to become a Hurricane,” Kancher said. “She runs a first-rate program that has won an ACC Championship in the last five years. The ACC is a fantastic league for women’s basketball and Miami has proven to be a perennial championship contender. I can’t express how fortunate I’ve been to have learned from Coach Frese at Maryland and the experience I’ve had in the past three years—reaching a Final Four and winning an ACC Championship. I will hopefully be able to replicate that success at Miami, and I couldn’t be any more excited.” In his role under head coach Brenda Frese, Kancher was responsible for scouting report generation of opponents including full breakdowns and analysis, analytics, and personnel tendencies. “Miami made a terrific hire in Zach,” Maryland head coach Brenda Frese said. “He will have an instant impact on their program like he did ours. He’s a dynamic guy who is really passionate about the game and life in general. We are really proud of what he did here at Maryland and look forward to seeing him grow in his role at Miami.” Prior to his time in College Mark, Md., Kancher coached three seasons as the top assistant at Division II Goldey-Beacom College, and in his final two years also took on the role of recruiting coordinator while guiding the Lightning to a CACC Championship and NCAA tournament appearance. His first stop in the collegiate ranks came at the Division III College of Mount Saint Vincent, where he was the head coach and assistant athletic director for operations and facilities. In his lone season at Mount Saint Vincent, Kancher led his team to the ECAC-Metro Quaterfinals, to the Skyline Conference Semifinals, and to the Hudson Valley Athletic Conference Championship. In his first coaching stop, Kancher spent four seasons at The Shipley School, spending two as the assistant boys coach and two as the head varsity coach. In 2006-07, The Shipley School went 22-6 under Kancher with appearances in the Pennsylvania Independent School Finals and the Friends School League Finals. Kancher spent his undergraduate years as a practice player for the women’s basketball team at The George Washington University from 19992003, while earning his bachelor’s degree in English with a minor in creative writing. Currently, Kancher is working towards his master’s degree in sport administration from Canisius College.

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Deep Impact Boats to Sponsor Fishing Tournament

The University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame (UMSHoF) announced the signing of Deep Impact Boats as the first-ever presenting sponsor of the 4th Annual Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys/UMSHoF Celebrity Dolphin Fishing Tournament. The event activities are set for June 27-28 at Founders Park at Mile Marker 87 and Coconut Cove Resort and Marina at Mile Marker 85 on the Overseas Highway in Islamorada, Fla. “We at Deep Impact Boats know what it’s all about,” said Ivan Gomez, the company’s director of marketing and public relations. “It’s about giving back to our community, and it’s all about The U. We are honored to be a part of such an incredible event and cannot wait to see what’s to come from this powerful partnership.” Deep Impact Boats designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports its boating clientele from its 50,000-squarefoot facility in Miami. The company has crafted hundreds of boats for customers around the world since 1998. From a boat’s concept to completion, Deep Impact customers are engaged throughout the entire boat-building process. To meet the unique and diverse tastes of its loyal customer base, Deep Impact offers its customers the ability to customize and personalize the boats of their choice. For more information, visit http://www.deepimpactboats.com. The 4th Annual Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys/UMSHoF Celebrity Dolphin Fishing Tournament is presented by Deep Impact Boats and brought to participants by the Monroe County Tourist Development Council. For information about tournament participation, including boat entry or sponsorship opportunities, visit http://www.canesfish.com, call (305) 667-0399 or contact Tournament Director Judy Layne at judy@canesfish.com. Save $150 on tournament fees by registering online now until June 1. Follow the tournament on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/canesfish.

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