Catch Central Florida » Basketball http://catchcentralflorida.com Central Florida Sports News and Events from the Sidelines Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:48:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Sports Central: January 13, 2012 http://catchcentralflorida.com/2012/01/18/sports-central-january-13-2012/ http://catchcentralflorida.com/2012/01/18/sports-central-january-13-2012/#comments Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:11:48 +0000 JoeC http://catchcentralflorida.com/?p=1307

Links:

Interviews:

  • Richard Murvin, Bartow High School Girls Head Basketball Coach
  • Jeff Meeks, Red Trail Racing
  • Feddy Azofeifa, Operations Manager, Lakeland Raiders
  • Jeremy Burnett, Defensive End, Lakeland Raiders
  • Ingrid Burch, Event Coordinator, Southern Smokers BBQ
  • Lora Donley, BBQ Chair Southern Smokers BBQ Competition

Show Packages:

  • Lake Wales Pioneer Days
  • Roar N’ Soar
  • Arts & Culture Update with Jessica Roberts

Show Sponsors:

  • The Ledger
  • Sunsplash Vacation Homes
  • Days Inn Lakeland North
  • Harry’s Seafood Bar & Grille
  • Holiday Inn Winter Haven
  • Travelodge Lakeland North
  • Ramada Inn Lakeland Hotel & Conference Center
  • Peebles Bar-B-Q
  • Hampton Inn Lakeside Village

Original Air Date: January 13th, 2012

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Video Packages:

  • Prospectwire Showcase
  • Arts & Culture Update with Jessica Robers

Show Sponsors:

  • Abuelos
  • Holiday Inn Winter Haven
  • Best Western Park View
  • The Avenue Hotel
  • Hollywood Window Tinting & Signs
  • The Terrace Hotel
  • Days Inn Lakeland North
  • The Ledger

Original Air Date: December 2, 2011

]]> http://catchcentralflorida.com/2011/12/19/sports-central-december-16-2011/feed/ 0 This Week in Sports http://catchcentralflorida.com/2011/12/12/this-week-in-sports-68/ http://catchcentralflorida.com/2011/12/12/this-week-in-sports-68/#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:55:53 +0000 Rebecca http://catchcentralflorida.com/?p=1180 USSSA – Florida Travel Ball – Winter State Championship
Dates: 12/13 – 12/14 & 12/16 – 12/18
Venue: Lake Myrtle Sports Park
-This Baseball event will be a week long event. The first two days will have 13u/14u competing and the last two days will have 16u/18u competing. Over 600 baseball players are expected to come to Auburndale with over 800 spectators.
-For more information, please visit www.floridautrip.com or www.centralfloridasports.com

Pro Soccer Consulting Inc. (PSC) – Training Combine
Dates:  12/14 – 12/16
Venue:  Lake Myrtle Sports Park
-PSC is a European-based company that focuses on player development, player representation, team tours, and training camps.
-Up to 70 participants are expected to visit Polk County for this new 3-day event.  Participants, 14 years old to adults, must submit resumes to PSC for consideration to receive an invitation to this event.  PSC is looking for serious players that have the potential to play professional soccer in Europe or the USA.  
-For more information, please visit www.pscltd.co.uk

Florida ISA – Adult Toys for Tots
Dates: 12/17 – 12/18
Venue: Bartow “555” Complex
-This is an ISA qualifying tournament that is expected to bring in 105 adult participants, 315 youth participants and 170 spectators.
-For more information, please visit www.isasoftball.com or www.centralfloridasports.com

Auburndale Hoops – High School Challenge
Dates: 12/15 – 12/18
Venue: Auburndale Senior High Gym
-Twenty-five high school teams from across the state play a pre-season challenge against each other as a fundraiser for the Auburndale High Boy’s Basketball team.
-For more information please visit www.auburndaleyouthbasketball.comor www.centralfloridasports.com

Florida ISA- Youth Santa Express
Dates: 12/17 – 12/18
Venue: 680 E Main Street Bartow – Bartow “555” Complex
-This two day softball qualifying event is expected to bring in more than 400 participants and 170 spectators.
-For more information, please visit www.isasoftball.com or www.centralfloridasports.com

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Guests:

  • Paul Bellingham, President of Spring Break Sports
  • Kera Reber, Head Womens Lacrosse Coach, Florida Southern University
  • Stephen Rodriguez, Vice President, Florida Sports Foundation
  • Nick Gandy, Director Communications, Florida Sports Foudantion
  • Stella Heath, Execitve Director, The Ritz Theatre Winter Haven

Links:

Video Packages:

  • Southeastern University Fire Soccer
  • Triple Canopy Ranch Roots N’ Boots
  • Arts & Culture Update with Jessica Robers

Original Air Date: December 2, 2011

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Guests:

  • Matt Furjanic, Polk State College Head Baskeball Coach
  • Frank Tiano, Frank Tiano Enterprises

Links:

Video Packages:

  • Southeastern University Fire Volleyball
  • PSP Paintball World Cup
  • Arts & Culture Update with Jessica Robers

    • Original Air Date: November 18, 2011

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Date: 11/16
Venue: The Lakeland Center
-The Florida Southern athletic department is offering a special, limited-time offer of a $10 game ticket to the men’s basketball game versus the University of South Florida which will be played at the Lakeland Center on November 16 at 7 pm.
-Fans may call 863-680-4245  or visit Florida Southern Mocs Athletics for more information.

 USSSA- Christina Flames – Fall States
Dates: 11/19 – 11/20
Venue: Christina Park – Lakeland
-This softball event is expected to bring in a minimum of 25 teams with 280 participants and over 500 spectators from out of state.
-For more information, please visit www.christinaflames.com or www.centralfloridasports.com

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Guests:

  • Rick Brown, Sports Columnist for The Ledger
  • Michael Mink, Principal Owner and GM of the Lakeland Raiders
  • Feddy Azofeifa, Director of Operations of the Lakeland Raiders
  • Linc Danser, Head Basketball Coach, Florida Southern College

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Video Packages:

  • Cornfusion 5k Race
  • Lake Mirror Classic Auto Festival
  • Arts & Culture Update with Jessica Robers

    • Original Air Date: November 4, 2011

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Dates: 7/15- 7/16
Venue: Simpson Park Community Center, 1725 Martin L. King Jr. Ave, Lakeland
-This event will bring in over 100 participants to the Polk County area.
-For more information please visit http://www.floridatt.com/lakelandtt/page.php?11 or www.centralfloridasports.com

 Independent Softball Association – Youth World Warm Up – Youth Fast Pitch Softball
Dates: 7/15 – 7/17
Venue: Diamondplex- Winter Haven; Bartow 555 Complex – Bartow
-This event will bring in over 600 participants and over 250 spectators to Polk County.
-For more information please visit www.isasoftball.com or www.centralfloridasports.com

 Florida Five Star – Five Stars NIT – Basketball
Dates: 7/15 – 7/17
Venue: Polk State College
-This event will bring in over 475 participants and over 200 spectators to Polk County.
-For more information please visit www.centralfloridasports.com

 US Chung Do Kwan Associations – 2011 USCDKA National Tournament – Tae Kwon Do
Dates: 7/15 – 7/16
Venue: Haines City-Lake Eva Convention Center
-This event will bring in over 160 participants to Polk County.
-For more information please visit www.centralfloridasports.com or www.uscdka.com/tournaments

Winter Haven Loggerheads
Dates: 7/15 – 7/16
Venue: Chain O’ Lakes facility
-First pitch is at 7:00pm.

]]> http://catchcentralflorida.com/2011/07/11/this-week-in-sports-51/feed/ 0 2011 Polk County Sports Hall of Fame Class Named http://catchcentralflorida.com/2011/05/11/5-new-inductees-to-enter-hall-of-fame/ http://catchcentralflorida.com/2011/05/11/5-new-inductees-to-enter-hall-of-fame/#comments Wed, 11 May 2011 16:16:49 +0000 kris http://catchcentralflorida.com/?p=958 The Polk County All Sports Awards continues its 11-year tradition of recognizing Polk County athletes for their excellence in sports at the Lakeland Center on Tuesday, June 21 at 6:15. Five new members will be honored for their achievements and will enter The Polk County Sports Hall of Fame.

The 2011 Hall of Fame class includes: former Florida Southern golfer and PGA Tour standout Marco Dawson; track and field superstar JJ Corbett ; water-skiing superstar Ricky Joe McCormick; and Florida Southern basketball legend Jerry Johnson. In addition to the four inductees from the world of sports, P. Scott Linder will be inducted into the Hall of Fame as a Community Contributor for his contributions to Polk County.

 In addition to the All Sports Awards, the evening will also feature the induction of a new Polk County Sports Hall of Fame class. Ten awards will be given to athletes in specific categories such as Professional Athlete of the Year and Male and Female Team of the Year among many others. The winners are selected by the PCASA Selection Committee, made up of local business leaders and sports figures and will be announced later this month.

For more information, or to purchase tickets to Polk County’s biggest night of sports, contact Polk County Sports Marketing at 863-551-4750.

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Dates:  3/26-3/27, 4/2–4/3, 4/9-4/10 & 4/16-4/17
Venue:  Cypress Lanes – Winter Haven
- This 4-weekend event will bring in over 2,000 youth bowlers and their families from across the state of Florida to Polk County.
- For more information please visit www.centralfloridasports.com or www.fsusbcy.com/Pepsi-Tournament.html

Senior Softball Spring National Championships – Slow Pitch Softball
Dates: 4/5 – 4/10
Venue: Southwest Complex – Lakeland, Auburndale Softball Complex – Auburndale
- The Senior Softball Spring Nationals will bring into Polk County over 45 teams
- For more information on this event please visit www.centralfloridasports.com
 
Independent Softball Association – 32nd Umpire Classic -  Slow Pitch Softball
Dates: 4/9 – 4/10
Venue: Loyce Harpe Park – Lakeland
- This event will bring in over 130 participants and over 210 spectators to Polk County
- For more information please visit www.isasoftball.com or www.centralfloridasports.com

Hyperflite/Skyhoundz Southeast Regional Qualifier- Dog & Disc Event
Dates: 4/9 – 4/10
Venue: Lake Myrtle Sports Park – Auburndale
- This event will bring in over 60 human participants, 120 canine participants and more than 100 spectators to Polk County
- For more information please visit www.cfdiscdogs.com or www.centralfloridasports.com

Auburndale Youth Basketball League – Auburndale Hoop’s Boys’ Basketball
Dates: 4/9 – 4/11
Venue: Local area gymnasiums
- This event will bring in over 650 participants and over 1000 spectators to Polk County.
- For more information please visit www.eteamz.com/auburndaleyouthbasketball or www.centralfloridasports.com

Independent Softball Association – Youth April Classic – Youth Fast Pitch Softball
Dates: 4/9 – 4/10
Venue: Bartow 555 Complex – Bartow
- This event will bring in over 400 participants and over 150 spectators to Polk County
- For more information please visit www.isasoftball.com or www.centralfloridasports.com

Impact Volleyball Academy – AAU Tournament – Youth Volleyball
Dates: 4/9 – 4/10
Venue: Polk State College – Winter Haven
- This event will bring in over 378 participants and over 581 spectators to Polk County
- For more information please visit http://www.ivafl.com/index.html or www.centralfloridasports.com

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