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America’s first public jai-alai court opened in St. Petersburg April 19, 2008 with a big court dedication ceremony and a ‘Merry Festival’ like atmosphere

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Download WSPF-TV broadcast of Court Dedication
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Download CBS-10 6pm and 11pm newscast reports
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Download official City of St. Pete invitation
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Download NJAA Court Dedication Flyer
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Download 20-page Presentation booklet
Download “home video” of court dedication

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After years of hard work and determination, the NJAA is proud of it's first accomplishment - the City of St. Petersburg is the first municipality in the United States to build an amateur jai-alai court for public play! Plan on joining us for our "Merry Festival"

Click here for the latest update on the Court Dedication Ceremony, or to download the Grand Opening Flier, 20 page Presentation, or the 5 Page Press Release

Attention all jai-alai players

in the Tampa Bay area:

GET ON OUR TEXT MESSAGE LIST TO PLAY:

If you are interested in playing jai-alai on our new court, send Derek Smith, our Club Pro, an email with your cell or phone number and he will contact you about playing in groups or in NJAA “sanctioned” leagues.

He can be reached at JaiAlaiTeacher@aol.com

The Innovation and Persistence Award is given to Paul Kubala of the Edgemoor Neighborhood Association and the NJAA

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St. Pete City Council Meeting on December 6th on Jai-Alai

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Perfect game! St. Pete City Council on December 20, 2007 approves additional jai-alai funds by 7-0 vote!

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