What’s Happening in Polk County Sports
Posted on July 2nd, 2012 by Rebecca Thompson
Categories: Baseball, Soccer, Softball
Lakeland Flying Tigers
Dates: Now – September 1
Venue: Joker Marchant Stadium
-The Lakeland Flying Tigers have returned to Lakeland for the 2012 season.
-This week’s home games are:
July 4 vs. Threshers, 6:30 PM; Independence Day Celebration, Dueling Fireworks, Postgame Entertainment
July 5 vs. Threshers, 10:30 AM; $1 Sodas & 2-1 Beers
July 6 vs. Threshers, 6:30 PM; 7-11 Fridays, Metro PCS Family 4-Pack
July 7 vs. Cubs, Firework Extravaganza, Bright House Customer Appreciation Night
July 8 vs. Cubs, Sunday Family Fun Day
July 9 vs. Cubs, Dollar Days
9th Annual Sasvari Way International Soccer Academy
Dates: Tuesday, July 3 – Saturday, July 7
Venue: Lake Myrtle Sports Park – Auburndale
-This unique camp serves the world’s players and uses soccer to bring together top international coaches and youth national & regional level players for a one of a kind experience in the USA’s top tourist destination.
High School State Championship
Dates: Saturday, July 7 – Sunday, July 8
Venue: Bartow Park
-This is an ISA High School State Championship that is expected to bring in 500 softball players to the Bartow Softball Complex.
Upcoming Events:
Red, Brick & Boom – July 4 (LEGOLAND® Florida-Winter Haven)
Live at the Gardens: Summer Music Series –July 14, August 11, September 22 (Bok Tower Gardens-Lake Wales)
Polk NatureFest – October 4-7 (locations across Polk County)
Brick-or-Treat – October: Saturdays & Sundays (LEGOLAND® Florida-Winter Haven)
Legends & Legacies- Letters Home: Love, Courage & Survival – October 12-13 (Fantasy of Flight-Polk City)
Go LEGOLAND – It’s Your Birthday – October 15 (LEGOLAND® Florida-Winter Haven)
Boktoberfest – October 20 (Bok Tower Gardens-Lake Wales)
