Detroit Tigers Spring Training
Dates: Now —April 3
Venue: Joker Marchant Stadium- Lakeland
-Spring Training for the Detroit Tigers has begun!  Check the schedule for daily home games at Joker Marchant Stadium.
-All games begin at 1:05 p.m.
-For more information, please visit Detroit Tigers or Central Florida Sports.
This week’s home schedule:
Monday, March 5- TOR Blue Jays, 1:05 p.m.
Wednesday, March 7- ATL Braves, 1:05 p.m.
Friday, March 9- PHI Phillies, 1:05 p.m.
Saturday, March 10- WSH Nationals, 1:05 p.m.
Monday, March 12, NY Mets, 1:05 p.m.

Aspire Higher – Clash of the Titans Collegiate Sand Volleyball
Dates: March 8 – March 9
Venue: Aspire Higher – Winter Haven
-This is the first major event which will kick off the collegiate sand-volleyball season. 
-Sand Volleyball is an NCAA emerging sport, and 2012 is the first full year of collegiate participation. 
-Colleges from all over Florida and the continental US will be in attendance, and six to ten college volleyball teams will be participating.
-For more information please visit Aspire Higher Volleyball or Central Florida Sports.

 Florida ISA – March Madness
Dates: March 10 – March 11
Venue:  Bartow Softball Complex, Auburndale Softball Complex
-This is an ISA qualifying tournament that is expected to bring in about 600 participants.
-For more information, please visit Florida ISA Softball or Central Florida Sports.

 Lakeland Parks & Recreation – Ledger Jr. Super Series
Dates: March 10 – March 12
Venue: Beermen Family Tennis Complex, Kelly Rec Complex, & Wood Lake Complex – Lakeland
-This is a Super Series Tournament where State Players as well as International Players will participate, and it will bring about 150 tennis players from across the state and nation.
-It is a U.S.T.A Florida Sanctioned and sponsored tournament.
-Visit U.S.T.A. Florida or Central Florida Sports to find more information.

 Lakeland Raiders vs. Rome Rampage
Date: March 10
Venue: The Lakeland Center, Jenkins Arena
-The Raiders will play seven home games at The Lakeland Center.
-Kick-off for all home games will be 7:15pm.
-The Raiders will open their 2012 season with a home game on March 10th taking on The Rome Rampage, an expansion organization team from Georgia.
-Single Game Ticket Prices:
Club Level: $25 Adult, $18 Child
Side Line: $18 Adult, $9 Child
Red Zone: $12 Adult, $7 Child
-Check out Lakeland Raiders or Central Florida Sports for more information.

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

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

Guests:

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

Links:

• Polk State College
• Frank Tiano Enterprises

Video Packages:

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

Original Air Date: November 18, 2011

World Amateur Baseball Association (WABA) JUCO/HS Fall Woodbat Showcase – Baseball
Dates:  9/23 – 9/25
Venue:  Lake Myrtle Sports Park – Auburndale
-This event will bring over 40 High School/JUCO teams to Polk County.
-For more information, visit www.wababaseball.com

IDPA (International Defensive Pistol Association) – 2011 World Championship
Dates: 9/21-24
Venue: Universal Shooting Academy – Frostproof, FL
-This inaugural event was developed because the 2010 National Championship brought 392 competitors from across the country to compete and 62 competitors were from outside the US.  Registrations will be capped at 400 & final selection will be based on the points system. For more information please visit http://idpa.com/default.asp, http://www.frankgarciausa.com/usa.html, or www.centralfloridasports.com

Southeastern University – Volleyball Fire Tournament – Volleyball
Dates: 9/24 – 9/25
Venue:  Southeastern University Gyms
-This event will bring in over 118 participants and over 1200 spectators
-For more information please visit www.centralfloridasports.com

Independent Softball Association – Double Delight – Youth Fast Pitch Softball
Dates: 9/24 – 9/25
Venue: Auburndale Softball Complex – Winter Haven Chain of Lakes Complex
-This event will bring in over 550 participants and over 250 spectators to Polk County.
-For more information please visit www.isasoftball.com or www.centralfloridasports.com

Child of the Sun Jazz Festival & Urban Triathlon
Dates: 4/15 – 4/16
Venue: Lake Mirror Park – Lakeland
- This event will bring in over 500 participants and over 1,500 spectators to Polk County.
- For more information please visit www.cotslakeland.com or www.centralfloridasports.com

Winter Haven Stingrays – Rowdy Cup Long Course Swim Meet – Swimming
Dates: 4/15 – 4/17
Venue: Rowdy Gaines Olympic Pool – Winter Haven
- This event will bring in over 400 participants and over 700 spectators to Polk County.
- For more information please visit www.winterhavenstingrays.com or www.centralfloridasports.com

Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) – Spring Slug-a-Rama – Baseball
Dates: 4/15 – 4/17
Venue: Lake Myrtle Sports Park – Auburndale, Auburndale Softball Complex – Auburndale, Chain of Lakes Complex – Winter Haven, Diamondplex – Winter Haven
- This AAU event will bring in over 70 teams of ages ranging from 8 to 18 to Polk County.
- For more information visit www.sunshinesports.net or www.centralfloridasports.com

NCAA National Championship Qualifier – Beach Volleyball Tournament
Dates: 4/15 – 4/17
Venue: Aspire Higher Volleyball – Winter Haven
- For more information visit www.centralfloridasports.com

Fire Youth Sports, INC. – 14th Annual Fire Shootout Classic – Basketball
Dates: 4/15 – 4/17
Venue: High school Basketball Gyms across Lakeland, Mulberry, and Bartow
- This event will bring in over 1,000 participants and over 725 spectators to Polk County.
- For more information visit www.fireyouthsports.org or www.centralfloridasports.com 

Florida Youth Soccer Association (FYSA) Olympic Development Program (ODP) – Soccer
Dates: 4/16 – 4/17
Venue: Lake Myrtle Sports Park – Auburndale
- This FYSA event will host 60 youth soccer teams and bring in over 1,200 spectators to Polk County
- For more information on this FYSA event please visit www.fysa.com  and for local sporting events and news check out www.centralfloridasports.com

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

Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Fall Classic – Baseball
Dates: 11/19 – 11/21
Venue: Lake Myrtle Sports Complex – Auburndale, Chain of Lakes Complex – Winter Haven, Diamondplex – Winter Haven
- AAU will be hosting 30 teams for this two day baseball tournament. Teams ranging from 13 – 18 years old will compete in this fall classic.
- For more information visit www.sunshinesports.net or www.centralfloridasports.com

Combee Rodeo Association – Bulls and Barrels
Dates: 11/20/2010
Venue: Combee Rodeo Association – located at 1120 Fish Hatchery Road, Lakeland, FL 33801
- This event will bring in over 200 participants and over 100 spectators to Polk County.
- For more information please visit www.combeerodeoassociation.com or www.centralfloridasports.com

USSSA – Turkey Trot – Softball
Dates: 11/20 – 11/21
Venue: Christina Park – Lakeland
- This event will bring in over 280 participants and over 550 spectators to Polk County.
- For more information please visit www.centralfloridasports.com

Sundays at 8:00 pm
Mondays at 8:00 am
Tuesdays at 3:00 am
Wednesdays at 11:00 pm
Thursdays at 4:30 pm
Fridays at 12:00 pm
Saturdays at 6:00 pm

Don’t have any of the cable providers we listed? Well, as long as you have a computer, you can always catch the show there. Visit the Polk County website and click on the PGTV link at the bottom of the page for live streaming.