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This Week in Sports

kris — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:06:18 +0000

World Amateur Baseball Association (WABA) International Championship
Dates: 7/22 – 7/24
Venue: Lake Myrtle Sports Park – Auburndale
- This WABA event will host age groups boys 14U – 18U and will host 30 teams and bring in over 300 spectators to Polk County.
- For more information visit www.wababaseball.com or www.centralfloridasports.com

Independent Softball Association (ISA) Adult D State Champions
Dates: 7/24 – 7/25
Venue: Diamond Plex – Winter Haven, Auburndale Softball Complex – Auburndale
- The ISA Adult D State Champions will bring in over 200 participants and over 400 spectators to Polk County.
- For more information on this event check out www.isasofbtall.com or visit www.centralfloridasports.com

This Week in Sports

kris — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:17:05 +0000

Sasvari Soccer Camp
Dates: 6/29 – 7/3
Venue: Lake Myrtle Sports Park – Auburndale
- The Sasvari Soccer Camp will bring into Polk County over 100 participants and over 150 spectators.
- For more information please visit www.centralfloridasports.com

World Amateur Baseball Association/Legion (WABA)
Dates: 7/2 – 7/4
Venue: Lake Myrtle Sports Park – Auburndale
- This WABA event will bring in 35 baseball teams and over 650 spectators to Polk County
- For more information on this event please visit www.centralfloridasports.com www.wababaseball.com

Florida Independent Softball Association (ISA) Youth B State Championship
Date: 7/3 – 7/4
Venue: Bartow 555 Softball Complex – Bartow, Christian Park – Lakeland, Auburndale Softball Complex – Auburndale, Diamondplex – Winter Haven
- The Youth B State Championship will bring in over 1500 participants and 700 spectators to Polk County
- For more information on this event please check www.isasoftball.com or www.centralfloridasports.com

2010 Lake Region Firecracker Baseball
Dates: 7/3 – 7/5
Venue: Chain of Lakes Complex – Winter Haven
- The 2010 Lake Region Firecracker Baseball will bring in over 400 participants and 600 spectators to Polk County
- For more information on this event check out www.centralfloridasports.com

Grand Opening of the Florida Sports Hall of Fame

rebeca — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 19:22:02 +0000

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 the Florida Sports Hall of Fame will take place on Tuesday, June 22 at 10:00 a.m. at the Lake Myrtle Sports Complex in Auburndale and will be followed by the induction of the 2010 Florida Sports Hall of Fame Class that evening at The Lakeland Center. The hall of fame will be open until 2:00 p.m. that day, closing in preparation for the induction at 6:15 p.m. that evening. Hall of Fame members scheduled to appear at the event include: Bobby Allison, Donnie Allison, Doug Sanders, Charlie Owens, Don Garlits, Fran Curci, Jimmy Carnes, Roger Strickland, Hubert Green, Pat Borders, Catie Condon and Ruth Alexander. “We are so excited to be able to share this grand opening with the Hall of Fame members, the people who make this new building what it is,” said Florida Sports Hall of Fame Chairman, Rick Dantzler. “This promises to be a star-studded, memorable event for everyone who attends,” Dantzler added.

Following the grand opening, four new members will be inducted into the Florida Sports Hall of Fame. The 2010 Florida Sports Hall of Fame class consists of Lake Wales native and baseball standout Pat Borders, Olympic gold medalist Catie Ball-Condon, long time sports columnist Jack Hairston, who will be inducted posthumously, and professional golfer Hubert Green. The induction ceremony, which will also feature the Polk County All Sports Awards, will be aired live on Bright House Sports Network.

For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Polk County Tourism and Sports Marketing at 863-551-4750.

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kris — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 15:06:56 +0000

Tampa Pro Bass – End of Season Classic
Dates: 6/5 – 6/10
Venue: Camp Lester – Lake Wales
- This event will bring in over 70 participants and 20 spectators to Polk County.
- For more information check out www.home.roadrunner.com/~tampapro.com or visit www.centralfloridasports.com

FYSA ODP
Dates: 6/11 – 6/13
Venue: Lake Myrtle Sports Park – Auburndale
- This FYSA event will host over 30 teams and bring in over 800 spectators to Polk County.
- For more information on this event please visit www.centralfloridasports.com www.fysa.com

Independent Softball Association (ISA) Youth Best of the Best
Dates: 6/11 – 6/13
Venue: Christina Park – Lakeland
- The Youth Best of the Best will bring in over 800 participants and 350 spectators to Polk County.
- For more information check out www.isasofbtall.com or visit www.centralfloridasports.com

World Amateur Baseball Association (WABA)
Dates: 6/12 – 6/13
Venue: Chain of Lakes Sports Complex – Winter Haven
- This AAU event will host 43 teams and bring in over 450 spectators to Polk County.
- For more information on this event please check out www.centralfloridasports.com www.wababaseball.org

Independent Softball Association (ISA) Hit My Stick Easton Classic
Dates: 6/12 – 6/13
Venue: Auburndale Sportsplex – Auburndale
- This event will bring in over 100 participants and 200 spectators to Polk County.
- For more information check out www.isasofbtall.com or visit www.centralfloridasports.com

Independent Softball Association (ISA) Youth Best of the Best
Dates: 6/12 – 6/13
Venue: Bartow 555 Softball Complex – Bartow
- This event will bring in over 800 participants and 100 spectators to Polk County.
- For more information please visit www.isasoftball.com or www.centralfloridasports.com

This Week in Sports

kris — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:26:44 +0000

As you recover from the long Memorial Day weekend, check out this list of sporting events coming to Central Florida this weekend:

Florida Five Star Girls Team Classic – Basketball
Dates: 6/4 – 6/6
Venue: Polk State College – Winter Haven
- This event will bring in over 500 participants and 300 spectators to Polk County.
- For more information check out www.centralfloridasports.com

World Amateur Baseball Association (AAU)
Dates: 6/4 – 6/6
Venue: Lake Myrtle Sports Park – Auburndale
- This AAU event will host 43 teams and bring in over 450 spectators to Polk County.
- For more information on this event please check out www.aausports.org

Florida Youth Soccer Association ODP
Dates: 6/4 – 6/6
Venue: Lake Myrtle Sports Park – Auburndale
- This FYSA event will bring in 15 teams and over 300 spectators to Polk County.
- For more information please visit www.centralfloriasports.com www.fysa.com

Independent Softball Association (ISA) Youth Tournament of Champions – Softball
Dates: 6/6 – 6/7
Venue: Bartow 555 Softball Complex – Bartow, Christina Park – Lakeland
- This ISA event will bring in over 750 participants and over 300 spectators to Polk County.
- For more information on this event please visit www.isasofbtall.com or check out www.centralfloridasports.com

This Week in Sports

kris — Wed, 12 May 2010 13:49:57 +0000

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 over 40 teams and over 450 spectators to Polk County
 For more information on this event please visit www.centralfloridasports.com

Florida Orange Blossom Spring Classic 2010 – Table Tennis
Dates: 5/14 – 5/15
Venue: Simpson Park
- The Florida Orange Blossom Spring Classic will bring in over 100 participants to Polk County to compete in this spring classic.
- For more information on this event check out www.centralfloridasports.com www.eteamz.com/LakelandTableTennis/

Florida State Soccer Association (FSSA) State Cup – Soccer
Dates: 5/14 – 5/16
Venue: Lake Myrtle Sports Park
- The FSSA State Cup will bring in 54 teams and over 1300 participants to Polk County
- For more information on this event please visit www.fssa.org or www.centralfloridasports.com

The NATL MS Society – Cycling
Dates: 5/14 – 5/16
Venue: Bok Tower Gardens
- The NATL MS Society will bring in over 1000 participants to Polk County.
- For more information on this event please check out www.centralfloridasports.com www.nationalmssociety.org/get-involved/events/bike-ms/index.aspx

Independent Softball Association (ISA) Youth Summer Slam – Softball
Dates: 5/14 – 5/16
Venue: Bartow 555 Softball Complex, Christina Park
- The Youth Summer Slam will bring in over 650 participants to Polk County.
- For more information on this event www.isasofbtall.com or check out www.centralfloridsports.com

Mid Florida Junior Golf Tour
Dates: 5/15
Venue: River Greens Golf Course
- The Mid Florida Junior Golf Tour will bring to the event 75 youth golfers.
- For more information please visit www.thefirstteelakeland.org or www.centralfloridasports.com

Thie Week in Sports: The Runners Are Coming!

kris — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:28:51 +0000

We are happy to welcome the Road Runners Club of America to Polk County this week. If you see more runners than usual out and about, you will know why! In addition to the RRCA National Convention, here is a rundown of the sporting events you can check out this week/weenend in Central Florida:

52nd National Road Runners Club of America Convention
Dates: Apr. 21-24
Venue: The Lakeland Center
- The 52nd National RRCA Convention will be a 4 day event which will bring over 100 participants to Polk County
- For more information on this event please visit www.rrcaconvention.org or www.centralfloridasports.com

Senior Softball Spring Nationals
Dates: April 21-25
Venue: Diamondplex and Auburndale Softball Complex
- The Senior Softball Spring Nationals will bring into Polk County over 45 teams
- For more information on this event please visit www.centralfloridasports.com

Florida Youth Soccer Association (FYSA) ODP State Trials
Dates: 4/23 – 4/25
Venue: Lake Myrtle
- This FYSA event will host 60 teams and bring in over 1200 spectators to Polk County
- For more information on this event please visit www.centralfloridasports.com www.fysa.com

Home School World Series
Dates: 4/23 – 5/2
Venue: Lake Myrtle
- The Home School World Series will bring in over 50 baseball teams and over 1000 spectators to Polk County
- For more information check out www.centralfloridasports.com www.hwsa.com

USBC Men’s State Championships – Bowling
Dates: 4/24/2010 – 6/20/2010
Venue: Lakeland Orange Bowl and Lakeland AMF Lanes
- The USBC Men’s State Championships will be held in Lakeland for 8 weeks and will bring in over 4,000 participants to Polk County
- For more information please visit www.usbcfsba.org or check out www.centralfloridasports.com

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kris — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:29:52 +0000

Independent Softball Association (ISA) Youth March Jam
Dates: 3/21 – 3/28
Venue:Bartow 555 Softball complex
- The Youth March Jam will bring in over 500 participants and over 50 spectators to Polk County softball fields
- For more information on this event check out www.isasoftball.com

Florida Youth Soccer Association (FYSA) State Cup
Dates: 3/26 – 3/28
Venue: Lake Myrtle
- This FYSA event will host 73 soccer teams and bring in over 1200 spectators to Polk County
- For more information check out www.fysa.com

Auburndale HOOPfest Youth Basketball of America (YBOA) State Qualifier
Dates: 3/26 – 3/28
Venue: Polk State College, Polk County School Board Gyms
- The Auburndale HOOPfest State Qualifier will bring in over 1300 participants and 2000 spectators
- For more information please visit www.auburndaleyouthbasketball.com for updates

Tampa Bay Rowdies Soccer Comes to Auburndale

kris — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:47:00 +0000

The Tampa Bay Rowdies are making a comeback and it will start in Auburndale, Florida at the Lake Myrtle Sports Park. On Friday, March 26, the Rowdies will play an exhibition game against the UCF Knights at 7 p.m. This game is part of the pre-season schedule for the Rowdies before their season kicks off on April 16. The Rowdies played in the National American Soccer League (NASL) until 1984 and have now rejoined the league and are in their inaugural year. The Rowdies first regular season game is against Crystal Palace Baltimore and their home opener is on May 8 against the Austin Aztecs at George M. Steinbrenner field in Tampa (formerly Legends Field). All home games will be played at George M. Steinbrenner Field. The admission is free for the exhibition game. For more information about the game, call (863) 551-4750 or visit the offical Rowdies web site.

This Week in Sports

kris — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:45:34 +0000

Florida Youth Soccer Association (FYSA) Region Cup Finals
Dates: 3/19 – 3/21
Venue: Lake Myrtle Sports Park
- This FYSA event will host 104 soccer teams for two days of regional finals; these teams will be traveling in from across the state of Florida to compete for a spot in state cup action. Teams competing weekend will be U11 – U13 boys
- For more information please visit about this event or other FYSA events please visit www.fysa.com and for local sporting news and information check out www.centralfloridasports.com

Florida’s Natural Charity Classic – Golf
Dates: 3/19-3/21
Venue: Lake Region Yacht and Country Club
- The Florida’s Natural Charity Classic will bring in over 155 participants and over 500 spectators for a three day event to Polk County
- For more information on this event please visit www.floridasnaturalcharityclassic.com, www.duramedfuturestour.com or www.centralfloridasports.com

The Lakeland VW Show & Swap Classic
Dates: 3/19-3/21
Venue:The Lakeland Center
- The Lakeland VW Show & Swap Classic will bring in over 500 vintage cars and over 1000 participants and over 5,000 spectators to Polk County for this two day event
- For more information on this event please visit www.lakelandvwclassic.com or www.centralfloridasports.com

4th Annual Race for the Arts &Arts & Wellness Expo
Dates: 3/19-3/20
Venue:Polk State College-Lakeland Campus, Fort Fraser Trail, and Polk County Historical Museum
- The Race for the Arts & Arts & Wellness Expo will be hosting over 50 participants for this weekend event
- For more information please visit www.centralfloridasports.com

Florida Half Century – Softball
Dates: 3/19 – 3/21
Venue:Diamondplex and Auburndale Softball Complex
- This FHC event will bring in 60 Senior Softball teams for a three day event to Polk County
- For more information please visit www.fhcsoftball.org or www.centralfloridasports.com

Florida State Twirling Championships – Baton Twirling
Dates: 3/20 – 3/21
Venue: Address: Polk State College Gym – Winter Haven
- The Florida State Twirling Championship will bring in over 330 participants and over 450 spectators for a two day event to Polk County
- For more information on this event please visit www.floridabatontwirlers.com or www.centralfloridasports.com