United Indoor Football League – Lakeland Raiders Fan Fest       
Dates: 2/11
Venue: The Lakeland Center
-Time: 10am – 5pm
-Come check out what all the excitement is about at the Lakeland Raiders Fan Fest.  The first 1,500 fans receive an inaugural season Raiders poster free!  There’s going to be a kids zone with games and face painting, giveaways all day long, fan contests, discounted ticket packages, drink and food specials, Raiders merchandise, meet and greet with Raiders players, drill demonstrations and much more. http://lakelandraiders.com/

 Lakeland Parks and Recreation – Bayre Lay Memorial Jr. Championships
Dates: 2/11 – 2/12
Venue: Beerman Family Tennis Complex, Kelly Recreation Complex, & Woodlake Complex- Lakeland
-This is a U.S.T.A Florida sponsored and sanctioned Jr. Tournament. State and International players participate. 61 tennis players from out of county and 44 players from Polk County are expected to participate. 140 out of county spectators and 150 Polk County spectators are expected to attend. Estimated economic impact for this event is $65,000.
-For more information please visit www.ustaflorida.com or www.centralfloridasports.com

 Florida ISA – Sweethearts Ball & Super Saturday
Dates: 2/11 – 2/12
Venue:  Bartow Softball Complex
-This is an ISA men’s and youth qualifying tournament that is expected to bring in 150 adult participants, 300 youth participants, and 210 spectators.  This event has an estimated economic impact of $200,000.
-For more information, please visit www.isasoftball.com or www.centralfloridasports.com

 CFDDC- AWI Qualifier – Dog & Disc Challenge
Dates: 2/11 – 2/12
Venue: Lake Myrtle Sports Park – Auburndale
-This Central Florida Dog and Disc Club event will bring in over 60 human participants, 120 canine participants and more than 100 spectators to Polk County.  Estimated economic impact for this event is $55,000.
-For more information please visit www.cfdiscdogs.com or www.centralfloridasports.com

NSA – Winter World Warm-Up
Dates: 2/4 – 2/5
Venue: Auburndale Softball Complex
-This NSA tournament is expecting over 30 teams (500 participants) and over 300 spectators to travel to the Polk County area.
-For more information please visit www.playnsa.com or www.centralfloridasports.com

Winter Haven Hospital Foundation – Heart Smart Days Festival
Dates: 2/2 – 2/27
Venue: Winter Haven Hospital
-The Heart Smart Days Festival is a series of events to promote heart awareness in conjunction with National Heart Month in February. The events include a Ladies Luncheon and lecture, a Heart Smart Days Health Fair, and ending the event is a Community Evening Lecture by one of the Winter Haven Hospital’s Heart Physicians. All proceeds raised will benefit the patients served by Winter Haven Hospital’s nationally recognized Bostick Heart Center.
-For more information, please visit www.winterhavenhospital.org  or www.centralfloridasports.com

Winter Haven Hospital Foundation – Big Bass Bash
Dates: 2/2 – 2/27
Venue: Winter Haven Hospital
-The Big Bass Bash Fishing tournament will go to support the care of premature and sick babies at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Winter Haven Hospital Regency Center for Woman and Infants. This great fishing event will allow anglers to enjoy a beautiful day out on the Chain of Lakes while supporting a worthy cause. Participants will be fishing to share a total purse valued at $4000.
-For more information, please visit www.winterhavenhospital.org  or www.centralfloridasports.com

Florida ISA – Youth Blast
Dates: 1/28 – 1/29
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

Independent Softball Association – Adult Winter Nationals
Dates: 1/20– 1/22
Venue: Diamondplex, Auburndale Softball Complex
-The ISA Winter Nationals takes place over three weekends in January, with open invitations to youth and adult teams from across the country.  This weekend’s competition features the Adult Class A, E, Women’s, and Masters divisions.
-For more information, please visit www.isasoftball.com or www.centralfloridasports.com 

 Dundee Area Chamber of Commerce – 1^st Annual BBQ Competition & Crafts Show
Dates: 1/21 – 1/22
Venue: Winn Dixie plaza off of US Hwy 27 in Dundee
-Come out for a fun filled day of BBQ competition. There will be an Arts & Craft show to go along with the  25 pros and 10 amateurs expected to cook off!! The venue is expected to house 10-15 vendors with about 4000 spectators. 
-Profession Division
            1st place prize $500
            2nd place prize $250
            3rd place prize $150

-Back yard division winners are awarded trophies and a $100.
-For more information, please visit http://dundeechamberflorida.org/main.php or www.centralfloridasports.com

2012 Warrior Dash
Dates: 1/21 – 1/22
Venue: Triple Canopy Ranch
-This fierce running series is held on the most challenging and rugged terrain across the globe. Warriors conquer extreme obstacles, push their limits and celebrate with music and warrior helmets. This is the wildest, muddiest; most fiery 5k run you will ever have the opportunity to participate in. With 12 seriously challenging obstacles ranging from mud-pits, to climbing walls, tight-rope walks and fire pits finishing competitors are deserving of the title Warrior! Over 1000 runners will tackle this task while over 2000 spectators watch!
-For more information please visit www.warriordash.com or www.centralfloridasports.com

• Entry Fees: $6.50 per bird (non NPA members)
• $5.50 per bird (NPA members)
• Entries Close: December 10,2011
• Banquet Tickets $35.00 per person
• Sale cages: $25.00 (4 standard holes or 18″x18″ holes
• Sale cages must be paid for in advance (no exceptions)
• You must be an exhibitor to get a sales cage (5 adult entries minimum 0
• For more information, please visit www.npausa.com or www.centralfloridasports.com

Florida State Soccer Association – Florida Classic
Dates:  1/13 – 1/16
Venue:  Lake Myrtle
-Divisions include Men’s Open, Men’s Division 2, O30, O40, O45, O50, O55, O60; Women’s Open; Coed. (Only teams playing in Div 2 or lower may enter Men’s Div 2)
-Tournament is a 3 game minimum round robin format with games on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Semi-finals and Finals on Monday.
-Registration deadline is December 1, 2011
-For more information, please visit www.floridastatesoccer.com

Horses Unlimited Entertainment, Inc. – Lakeland Pro Rodeo Classic
Dates: 1/13 – 1/14
Venue: Lakeland Center
-The Lakeland Pro Rodeo Classic is a professional rodeo with 7 events sanctioned for World Championship points with the PRCA. The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association is head quartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Cowboys and Cowgirls from across the United States, Canada, and Brazil compete in bareback bronco riding, saddle bronco riding, steer wrestling, tie down roping, team roping, bull riding, women’s barrel racing, along with comedy acts, dress acts and trick & fancing riding.
-For more information, please visit www.prca.com or www.lakelandprorodeo.com or www.centralfloridasports.com   

Independent Softball Association – Youth Winter Nationals
Dates: 1/14 – 1/15
Venue: Bartow Softball Complex, Diamondplex
-The ISA Winter Nationals takes place over three weekends in January, with open invitations to youth and adult teams from across the country.  This weekend’s competition features the youth division, which includes all fast pitch teams from 8U to 18U.
-For more information, please visit www.isasoftball.com or www.centralfloridasports.com 

Links:

• Detroit Tigers, Spring Training
• Independent Softball Association
• National Softball Association
• Home School World Series
• Florida Youth Soccer Association
• PSP Paintball World Cup
• Warrior Dash
• Lake Mirror Classic Auto Show
• Orange Cup Regatta
• Sun N’ Fun

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

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

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:

• Florida Sports Foundation Senior State Games
• Spring Break Sports
• Jim Stafford, “Home for Christmas” at The Ritz

Video Packages:

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

Original Air Date: December 2, 2011

Florida Sports Foundation – Senior State Games
Dates: 12/3 – 12/11
Venue: Facilities across Polk County.
-Every year, the Florida Sports Foundation sanctions Local Games in Florida, which serve as a qualifier for the State Championships.  Every Olympic year, the Florida Senior Games State Championships serves as a qualifier for the National Senior Games held every non-Olympic year. The Senior State Games encourages and promotes healthy lifestyles for Florida Seniors by combining 20 different sports into an affordable and quality multi-sport festival they can call their own Games.
-For more information, please visit www.flasports.com/ or www.centralfloridasports.com

Florida ISA – Toys for Tots
Dates: 12/3 – 12/4
Venue: Bartow “555” Complex
-This is an ISA qualifying tournament that is expected to bring in 130 adult participants, 390 youth participants, and 210 spectators.
-For more information, please visit www.isasoftball.com or www.centralfloridasports.com

 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