What’s Happening in Polk County Sports
Posted on February 20th, 2012 by Rebecca Thompson
Categories: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Table Tennis, Uncategorized
RussMatt Central Florida Baseball Invitational
Dates: February 20, 2012 — March 30, 2012
Venue: Lake Myrtle Sports Park, Chain of Lakes Baseball Complex and other baseball fields around the county
-Over 200 colleges annually in all divisions (NCAA D I, II, III, NAIA & JUCO), that’s more college teams than all other Florida spring break tournaments combined come to Polk County area for this tournament.
-Follow @CentralFLSports on Twitter and “Like” CFSports on Facebook for daily game schedule, game results, and weather updates.
-Please visit Central Florida Sports for more information.
FHSAA Girl’s Basketball Finals
Dates: February 22, 2012 — February 25, 2012
Venue: The Lakeland Center
-The FHSAA Girl’s Basketball Final is a four day tournament featuring semi-finals and final rounds involving eight classes and 32 teams.
-For more information, please visit The Lakeland Center, FHSAA or Central Florida Sports.
LTTA Inc. – Florida Orange Blossom Table Tennis Series Winter Classic
Dates: February 24 – February 25
Venue: Simpson Park Community Center – Lakeland
-This is a USATT (United States Association of Table Tennis) sanctioned tournament. It is also sanctioned by the USSTTA (United States Sandpaper Table Tennis Association) and by the LTTA (Lakeland Table Tennis Association).
-The tournament begins on Friday night with Doubles and Sandpaper events. On Saturday, a colossal round robin singles event is held.
-A maximum limit of 110 players in place for the Saturday session. Players from all over Florida and the southwest USA travel to participate in this tournament. We also have several international players who enter the tournament.
-Trophies and cash prizes are awarded to the winners in the various events on Friday and Saturday.
-This tournament is classified as a two-star tournament by the USATT.
-For more information, please visit Florida Table Tennis or Central Florida Sports
Ribs on the Ridge
Dates: February 24–February 25
Venue: Lake Eva Park in Haines City
-This growing event has been the Florida BBQ Association’s largest competition for the past two years; with approximately 100 teams competing.
-Don’t miss performances by The Pork Chop Review featuring “Oink” the singing pig! Live entertainment including local bands and Confederate Railroad begin at noon on Saturday.
-FREE of cost
-To find out more about Ribs on the Ridge, Haines City, FL or Central Florida Sports.
Florida ISA – Youth February Blast
Dates: February 25 –February 26
Venue: Bartow Softball Complex
-This is an ISA qualifying tournament that is expected to bring in over 400 softball players.
-For more information, please visit Florida ISA or Central Florida Sports
FYSA Region C Cup Round 1 – Soccer
Dates: February 25– February 26
Venue: Lake Myrtle Sports Park
-The Auburndale Soccer Club will host this weekend of competition that will feature U11 and U13 girls division 2 teams from across the state.
-Twenty-six teams are registered/qualified with a total number of approximately 420 participants.
-For more information, log on to Central Florida Sports or FYSA











