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Sunshine State Games return to Central Florida

rebeca — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:37:16 +0000

Florida’s Sunshine State Games annual Summer Games competitions return to Polk County this weekend for the fourth consecutive year as the Polk County Festival kicks off Saturday morning with eight sports in action.

The Lakeland Center plays host to five sports with Fencing, Judo, Karate, Taekwondo and Weightlifting on Saturday and Sunday. Saturday will be a big day within the confines of the Lakeland Center as a total of 859 athletes are currently registered for the five sports.

Also taking place is Baseball at the Lake Myrtle Sports Complex in Auburndale, Table Tennis at the Simpson Park Community Center in Lakeland and Wrestling at Polk State College in Winter Haven.

All Florida’s Sunshine State Games events have no admission charge and the public is encouraged to attend with the chance to see Florida’s future stars of the amateur and professional sports world.

For more information visit, www.flasports.com.

Flying Tigers Open Series with Manatees on Sunday (April 18)

zach — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 18:20:27 +0000

The Lakeland Flying Tigers return home for a three-game series beginning Sunday, April 18 with the Brevard County Manatees. Tickets for the series and all home games are available by calling the Flying Tigers at (863) 686-8075. Box seats are $6 and reserved seats are $5 and seniors 55 and over and children 14 and under receive a $1.00 discount. Parking is FREE.

Sunday, April 18 vs. Brevard County Manatees @ 1:00 p.m. (Gates open at noon)
Sunday is Kids Day. All kids 14 and under will receive free admission to the game. Kids can participate in a pre-game clinic with Flying Tigers players on the field beginning at noon (weather permitting). Kids can also run the bases just like the Flying Tigers following the game (weather permitting). All fans will receive a voucher for a free sundae compliments of Dairy Queen.

Monday, April 19 vs. Brevard County Manatees @ 7:00 p.m. (Gates open at 6:00 p.m.)
Monday is $1 hot dog night. Fans can enjoy $1 hot dogs all night. Also, check The Ledger for a special two-for-one ticket offer.

Tuesday, April 20 vs. Brevard County Manatees @ 10:30 a.m. (Gates open at 9:30 a.m.)
The Flying Tigers have several exciting promotions planned for the game including:
• The Flying Tigers will be hosting Polk County students in the first of two Polk County Education Day games at Marchant Stadium. Students will have the opportunity to participate in on-field promotions as well as special game announcers. Tickets to the game and lunch are provided by the Detroit Tigers Foundation of Florida.
• Flying Tigers Silver Sluggers Tuesday presented by Humana. Silver Sluggers members will receive free admission to the game as well as a complimentary soda. For more information on the Silver Sluggers program please contact the Flying Tigers at (863) 686-8075 or visit LakelandFlyingTigers.com.
• KRAFT Singles Tuesday Tickets. Fans receive a special buy one, get one free ticket offer by bringing a KRAFT Singles package wrapper to the ticket office.
• Special senior citizen $3 ticket to the game.

The Flying Tigers are a Class A Affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. For more information please visit the Flying Tigers online at www.LakelandFlyingTigers.com or call (863) 686-8075.

Flying Tigers Wing Ding & Thirsty Thursday – April 15

zach — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 20:29:46 +0000

The Lakeland Flying Tigers will be hosting their inaugural Wing Ding presented by Budweiser on Thursday, April 15 at Joker Marchant Stadium prior to the Flying Tigers game vs. the Clearwater Threshers. The Wing Ding begins at 6:00 pm and first pitch is scheduled for 7:00 pm. There will be free samples of Bud Light Wheat and Bud Light Lime from 6:00-7:00 pm as well as live music by Zebron and James. $1 beer and soda will be available beginning at 6:00 pm until the end of the 7th inning.
Area Polk County restaurants will be competing for the Flying Tigers Wing Ding Champion. Competitors will be judged in three categories; best overall wing, best sauce and the people’s choice award which will be judged by the fans. Winners will receive trophies and prizes from the Flying Tigers. Restaurants scheduled to participate include Natalie’s Sports Bar & Grill, Hurricane Grill & Wings, MoJo’s, Smokey Bones, Hot Shots Sports Bar & Grill, Kazbor’s Grille and Sonny’s.
Tickets to the Wing Ding are $10 and include 10 wing tickets, free beer samples, live music and a ticket to the Flying Tigers game. Additional wing tickets are available for $.50 each. Parking is free.
Tickets for Thursday’s game and all home games are available by calling the Flying Tigers at (863) 686-8075. Box seats are $6 and reserved seats are $5 and seniors 55 and over and children 14 and under receive a $1.00 discount. Saturday tickets are an additional $1. Parking is free. The Flying Tigers are a Class A Affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. For more information please visit the Flying Tigers online at www.LakelandFlyingTigers.com.

Flying Tigers Opening Day Tonight (April 9)

zach — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:43:48 +0000

The Lakeland Flying Tigers 2010 home season kicks off on Friday, April 9 at Joker Marchant Stadium when the team hosts the defending Florida State League Champion Tampa Yankees sponsored by Chick-fil-A. Game time is scheduled for 7:00 pm and the gates to Joker Marchant Stadium will open at 5:30 pm. Flying Tiger pitcher Mark Sorensen is expected to get the starting nod for the Flying Tigers.
The Flying Tigers will be holding a special happy hour from 5:30-7:00 pm sponsored by Bell’s Beer. There will be free specialty beer sampling and giveaways. There will also be special draft and bottled beer prices.
The first 1,500 fans that enter the ballpark will receive a free 2010 Flying Tigers magnet schedule sponsored by the Holiday Inn Lakeland Hotel & Conference Center. During the game fans will be entertained by BirdZerk, one of the wildest, craziest mascots in sports today. Following the game will be a spectacular fireworks display.
Tickets for opening day and all home games are available by calling the Tigers at (863) 686-8075. Box seats are $6 and reserved seats are $5 and seniors 55 and over and children 14 and under receive a $1.00 discount. Parking is free. The Flying Tigers are a Class A Affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. For more information please visit the Flying Tigers online at www.LakelandFlyingTigers.com

This Week in Sports: Busy Holiday Weekend

kris — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:07:52 +0000

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 www.isasoftball.com and www.centralfloridasports.com

Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Baseball First Pitch Classic – H.S. Division
Dates: 9/4 – 9/6
Venues:Chain of Lakes 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd. SW Winter Haven, FL 33880, Lake Myrtle Sports Complex Lake Myrtle Park Rd, Auburndale, FL‎ 33823
- The AAU Baseball First Pitch Classic will bring in 50 teams, over 750 participants, and an estimated 1500 spectators for this two weekend tournament.
- For more information about AAU events check out www.aaubaseball.org and www.centralfloridasports.com

Tour De Tow Road Race and Criterium – Cycling
Dates: 9/5 – 9/6
Venue:Downtown Bartow
- The Tour de Tow road race and criterium will bring in over 500 participants each day and over an estimated 1000 spectators to Polk County. The criterium race brings fast pace close quarter cycling. Come watch as cyclist weave in and around historic downtown Bartow
- For more information about the Tour De Tow road race and Criterium check out www.floridacycling.com and for local sporting events and information please visit www.centralfloridasports.com

Independent Softball Association (ISA) Twilight Fall Kick-Off
Dates: 9/5 – 9/6
Venue:Bartow 555 Softball Complex CR 555, Bartow, FL 33830
- The Twilight Fall Kick-Off will bring in over 600 Participants and an estimated 300 Spectators to Polk County
- For more information on ISA events check out www.isasoftball.com and www.centralfloridasports.com

Independent Softball Association (ISA) Mid-Florida Regional Men’s C,D,E
Dates: 9/5 – 9/6
Venue:Bartow555 Softball Complex CR 555, Bartow, FL 33830
- The ISA Mid-Florida Men’s C,D,E division will bring in 50 teams, 750 participants, and an estimated 1000 spectators to Polk County
- For more information on ISA events check out www.isasoftball.com and www.centralfloridasports.com

Thirsty Thursday Tonight!!!!! (May 28)

zach — Thu, 28 May 2009 13:03:47 +0000

The Flying Tigers will be holding $1 beer and soda night tonight when the battle they Jupiter Hammerheads at 7:00 PM. Gates open at 6:00. We are also hosting the Lakeland Chamber of Commerece Business After Hours from 5:30-7:30. Great seats are still available. Tickets start as low as $4. Parking is FREE!!!!!!!

For more info please visit LakelandFlyingTigers.com or call 686-8075.

Chinese National Baseball Team to Play Southeastern U and PCC

kris — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 23:18:07 +0000

We don’t have a lot of details right now, but a bit of “breaking” news to report….The Chinese National Team is in Lakeland preparing for the upcoming World Baseball Classic and they have announced that they will be playing two exhibition games against local college teams. On Monday the Chinese Team will take on Southeastern University at Southeastern at 2:30pm and they will travel to Winter Haven on Tuesday to take on Polk Community College at 1:30pm. While there aren’t any “household names” on the Chinese National team this year, they have a couple of prospects from the Yankees organization that are worth checking out. If we get any more information, we will be sure to post it here.