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Sports Central TV

Posted on September 1st, 2010 by kris

Categories: Auto, Baseball, Basketball, Cycling, Fishing, Football, General, Golf, Running, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, Water Sports

There are many options on TV when it comes to watching sports, but there aren’t many when it comes to shows that cover local sports in the Central Florida area. Be sure to tune in to “Sports Central” on PGTV to catch up on the latest in the world of sports in Polk County and around [...]

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Sports Medicine Symposium This Weekend

Posted on August 24th, 2010 by kris

Categories: Baseball, Basketball, Cycling, Football, General, Golf, Running, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, Water Sports

As high school sports get ready to kick off for the new school year, Lakeland Regional Medical Center wants to get student athletes ready as they hold their first Sports Medicine Symposium this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall in Lakeland.  The event is free to high school [...]

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Grand Opening of the Florida Sports Hall of Fame

Posted on June 17th, 2010 by rebeca

Categories: Baseball, Basketball, Cycling, Fishing, Football, Golf, Running, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, Water Sports, boxing

The Florida Sports Hall of Fame is coming to Polk County and it will open in grand fashion on June 22 as the building at the Lake Myrtle Sports Complex in Auburndale that will house memorabilia from some of the biggest stars Florida sports has ever known officially opens.
The Grand Opening and ribbon cutting of [...]

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This Week in Sports

Posted on May 12th, 2010 by kris

Categories: Baseball, Cycling, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis

Pro Bike / Pro Walk Conference (Florida Bicycle Association) – Convention
 Dates: 5/11 – 5/13
 Venue: The Lakeland Center
 The Pro Bike / Pro Walk Conference will bring in to Polk County 150 participants.
 For more information on this event please visit www.floridabicycle.org  or www.centralfloridasports.com
Triple Crown
 Dates: 5/13 – 5/16
 Venue: Lake Myrtle Sports Park
 The Triple Crown event will bring in [...]

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This Week In Sports

Posted on May 3rd, 2010 by kris

Categories: Baseball, Cycling, General, Golf, Softball

Florida Community College Athletic Association Softball State Championships
Dates: 4/30-5/1
Venue: Auburndale Softball Complex
- The 2010 FCCAA State & NJCAA District Fast-Pitch Softball Tournament will bring in over 16 teams to Polk County.
- For more information please visit www.flccaa.org/fast-pitch-softball-tournament.html or www.centralfloridasports.com
Mid Florida Junior Golf Tour
Dates: 5/1
Venue: YMCA Par 3
- The Mid Florida Junior Golf Tour will bring [...]

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It’s Official: Legoland Coming to Winter Haven

Posted on January 21st, 2010 by kris

Categories: Auto, Baseball, Basketball, Cycling, Fishing, Football, General, Golf, Running, Soccer, boxing

Mark your calendar now for October  2011 because that is when LEGOLAND Florida is set to debut in Winter Haven. The announcement was formally made just minutes ago at Cypress Gardens, the new home of LEGOLAND. All in all, Merlin Entertainments Group plans to invest $300 million in the park over the next few years, [...]

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This Week in Sports: Busy Holiday Weekend

Posted on September 3rd, 2009 by kris

Categories: Auto, Baseball, Basketball, Cycling, Fishing, General, Golf, Running, Soccer, Uncategorized, boxing

Independent Softball Association (ISA) E Nationals
Dates: 9/4 – 9/6
Venues:Auburndale Softball Complex 299 Florida Citrus Blvd, Auburndale, FL  33823, Diamondplex 900 Polk Community College Rd, Winter Haven, FL
- The ISA event will bring in 1200 participants and an estimated 650 spectators to watch this Division E softball tournament.
- For more information on ISA events check out [...]

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Tour de Tow and Twilight Criterium in Bartow Labor Day Weekend

Posted on August 17th, 2009 by kris

Categories: Cycling

Going to jam at the criterium? You’ll need to stock up on gorp, and spend some serious saddle time to prepare. A lot of LSD racked up for training effect couldn’t hurt, and will help you to stay away from OTB (and away from the broom wagon); so you can take a flyer, bunny hop [...]

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Start Training Now for 2010 Polk Senior Games

Posted on August 6th, 2009 by kris

Categories: Basketball, Cycling, General, Golf, Running, Softball, Tennis, Water Sports

It is never too early to start planning to participate in the Polk Senior Games. The Games just released their registration information and participants can begin registering in January. More than 2,500 men and women, 50 and over, are expected to participate in 82 Olympic-style events including: Badminton, Basketball Shooting and 3 on 3, Billiards, [...]

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Fields of Dreams Take Shape at Lake Myrtle

Posted on December 16th, 2008 by kris

Categories: Baseball, Cycling, Football, General, Soccer

Here is the most recent photoset from Lake Myrtle. These photos were taken December 13 as the baseball fields begin to take shape in preparation for Russ Matt Baseball Spring Training in February.

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