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		<title>What&#8217;s Happening in Polk County Sports</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 13:55:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rebecca Thompson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lakeland Flying Tigers Dates: Now – September 1 Venue: Joker Marchant Stadium -The Lakeland Flying Tigers have returned to Lakeland for the 2012 season. -This week’s home games are: May 17 vs. St. Lucie Mets, 6:30 PM May 18 vs. St. Lucie Mets, 7:11 PM May 19 vs. St. Lucie Mets, 6:00 PM May 20 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.visitcentralflorida.org/events/lakeland-flying-tigers-games" target="_blank"><strong>Lakeland Flying Tigers</strong></a><strong><br />
<em>Dates:</em></strong> Now – September 1<br />
<strong><em>Venue:</em> </strong><a href="http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/spring_training/ballpark.jsp?c_id=det" target="_blank">Joker Marchant Stadium</a><br />
-The Lakeland Flying Tigers have returned to Lakeland for the 2012 season.<br />
<em>-This week’s home games are: </em><br />
May 17 vs. St. Lucie Mets, 6:30 PM<strong><br />
</strong>May 18 vs. St. Lucie Mets, 7:11 PM<br />
May 19 vs. St. Lucie Mets, 6:00 PM<br />
May 20 vs. St. Lucie Mets, 1:00 PM</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://centralfloridasports.com/events/swing-for-the-cure.aspx" target="_Blank">Swing for the Cure</a></strong><br />
<strong><em>Dates:</em></strong> Friday, May 18 – Saturday, May 19<br />
<strong><em>Venue:</em></strong> <a href="http://centralfloridasports.com/facilities/southern-dunes.aspx" target="_Blank">Southern Dunes Golf &amp; Country Club</a> – Lake Wales<br />
-The 3rd Annual ‘Swing for the Cure’ tournament will benefit cancer patients at Winter Haven Hospital.<br />
-This charity golf event – organized by the Lewis Family Cancer Fund – will feature PGA tour professional Fuzzy Zoeller and a guest appearance by Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd at the kickoff party on May 18.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://centralfloridasports.com/events/florida-isa-adult-memorial.aspx" target="_Blank">FL ISA- Adult Memorial</a><br />
<em>Dates: </em></strong>Saturday, May 19 – Sunday, May 20<br />
<strong><em>Venue: </em></strong><a href="http://centralfloridasports.com/facilities/loyce-harpe-park.aspx" target="_Blank">Loyce Harpe Park </a>– Mulberry<br />
-This is a Florida ISA qualifying tournament that is expected to bring in over 105 softball players to Loyce Harpe Park in Mulberry.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://centralfloridasports.com/events/state-cup-finals.aspx" target="_Blank">FYSA State Cup Finals &amp; U19 State Cup Preliminaries</a></strong><br />
<strong><em>Dates:</em></strong> Saturday, May 19 – Sunday, May 20<br />
<strong><em>Venue: </em></strong><a href="http://centralfloridasports.com/facilities/lake-myrtle-sports-park.aspx" target="_Blank">Lake Myrtle Sports Park</a> – Auburndale<br />
-The Florida Youth Soccer Association will host the Florida State Cup Finals, an open competition for any U13-U19 (boys and girls) FYSA registered team meeting the requirements of eligibility for participation.</p>
<p><a href="http://centralfloridasports.com/events/operation-tiger-trot.aspx" target="_Blank"><strong>Operation Tiger Trot</strong></a><br />
<strong><em>Date: </em></strong>Saturday, May 19<strong><em><br />
Venue: </em></strong>Lakeland Flying Tigers Stadium<br />
-This 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Walk is an Armed Forces Day Celebration and the kick off to the entire day’s events that include a cadet games competition, Armed Forces Day Celebration, baseball game and fireworks.</p>
<p><a href="http://centralfloridasports.com/events/ironman-703-florida-.aspx" target="_Blank"><strong>Ironman 70.3 Florida</strong></a><strong><br />
<em>Date: </em></strong>Sunday, May 20<br />
<strong><em>Venue: </em></strong>Lake Eva Park – Haines City<br />
-The ninth annual Ironman 70.3 Florida triathlon moves from Orlando to Haines City this year.<br />
-The one-loop bike route goes through Polk County and offers athletes the chance to enjoy views of citrus groves and cattle farms as they ride along the quiet country roads.<br />
-The run course includes three loops around Lake Eva and finishes in a grassy park near the lake.<br />
-The IronKids Florida triathlon will take place Saturday, May 19 at 7:00 a.m.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Upcoming Events</span></strong><strong>:</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.visitcentralflorida.org/events/carillon-classic-5k-runwalk" target="_Blank"><strong>Carillon Classic 5k Run/Walk</strong></a> – May 26 (Bok Tower Gardens-Lake Wales)</p>
<p><a href="http://www.visitcentralflorida.org/events/legoland-florida-water-park-grand-opening" target="_Blank"><strong>LEGOLAND Florida Water Park Grand Opening</strong></a><strong> – </strong>May 26 (LEGOLAND® Florida-Winter Haven)<strong></strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.visitcentralflorida.org/events/legends-legacies-reflections-of-vietnam" target="_Blank"><strong>Legends &amp; Legacies- Reflections of Vietnam</strong></a> – June 8-9 (Fantasy of Flight-Polk City)</p>
<p><a href="http://centralfloridasports.com/events/sunshine-state-games-polk-county-festival-.aspx" target="_Blank"><strong>Florida’s Sunshine State Games: Polk County Festival</strong> </a>– June 15-17 &amp; 23-24</p>
<p><a href="http://www.visitcentralflorida.org/events/red-brick-boom" target="_blank"><strong>Red, Brick &amp; Boom</strong></a> – July 4 (LEGOLAND® Florida-Winter Haven)</p>
<p><a href="http://www.visitcentralflorida.org/nature-fest#day=0" target="_Blank"><strong>Polk NatureFest</strong></a> – October 4-7 (locations across Polk County)</p>
<p><a href="http://www.visitcentralflorida.org/events/brick-or-treat" target="_Blank"><strong>Brick-or-Treat</strong></a><strong> – </strong>October- Saturdays &amp; Sundays (LEGOLAND® Florida-Winter Haven)</p>
<p><a href="http://www.visitcentralflorida.org/events/legends-legacies" target="_Blank"><strong>Legends &amp; Legacies- Letters Home: Love, Courage &amp; Survival</strong></a> – October 12-13 (Fantasy of Flight-Polk City)</p>
<p><a href="http://www.visitcentralflorida.org/events/go-legoland-its-your-birthday" target="_Blank"><strong>Go LEGOLAND &#8211; It’s Your Birthday</strong></a><strong> – </strong>October 15 (LEGOLAND® Florida-Winter Haven)</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://boktowergardens.org/calendar/boktoberfest-plant-sale/" target="_Blank">Boktoberfest</a> – </strong>October 20 (Bok Tower Gardens-Lake Wales)<strong></strong></p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:30:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rebecca Thompson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lakeland Flying Tigers Dates: Now – September 1 Venue: Joker Marchant Stadium -The Lakeland Flying Tigers have returned to Lakeland for the 2012 season. -This week’s home games are: April 19 vs. Clearwater Threshers, 6:30 PM   April 20 vs. Clearwater Threshers, 7:11 PM   April 21 vs. Clearwater Threshers, 6:00 PM  2012 SSC Men&#8217;s &#38; Women&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t570" target="_Blank"><strong>Lakeland Flying Tigers</strong></a><strong><br />
<em>Dates:</em> </strong>Now – September 1<strong><br />
<em>Venue:</em> </strong><a href="http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/spring_training/ballpark.jsp?c_id=det" target="_blank">Joker Marchant Stadium</a><strong><br />
-</strong>The Lakeland Flying Tigers have returned to Lakeland for the 2012 season.<br />
<em>-This week’s home games are: </em><br />
April 19 vs. Clearwater Threshers, 6:30 PM  <br />
April 20 vs. Clearwater Threshers, 7:11 PM  <br />
April 21 vs. Clearwater Threshers, 6:00 PM<strong> </strong></p>
<p><a href="http://centralfloridasports.com/events/ssac-inc-2012-ssc-mens-womens-tennis-championship.aspx" target="_Blank"><strong>2012 SSC Men&#8217;s &amp; Women&#8217;s Tennis Championship</strong><br />
</a><strong><em>Dates:</em></strong> April 18 — April 21<br />
<strong><em>Venue:</em></strong> <a href="http://centralfloridasports.com/facilities/beerman-family-tennis-complex.aspx" target="_Blank">Beerman Family Tennis Center </a>– Lakeland<br />
-This Sunshine State Athletic Conference event brings together 16 collegiate tennis teams (9 women’s teams and 7 men’s teams) from throughout the state of Florida for three days of championship competition and one practice day.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://centralfloridasports.com/events/area-6-championship.aspx" target="_Blank">Area 6 Championship</a><br />
<em>Dates:</em></strong> April 19 — April 22<br />
<em><strong>Venue: </strong></em><a href="http://www.universalshootingacademy.com/usa.html" target="_Blank">Universal Shooting Academy </a>– Frostproof<br />
-This regional championship is for qualifying shooters from Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina.<br />
-The event tests practical and action-pistol shooting. Top winners will progress to the USPSA National Championship.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://centralfloridasports.com/events/fire-youth-sports-inc-10th-annual-lady-fire-shootout.aspx" target="_Blank">10th Annual Lady Fire Shootout</a><br />
<em>Dates</em></strong><em>:</em> April 20 — April 22<br />
<strong><em>Venue</em></strong><em>:</em> Lakeland<br />
-Fire Youth Sports, Inc. presents the 10th Annual Lady Fire Shootout Classic held in the Lakeland area.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://centralfloridasports.com/events/winter-haven-stingrays-the-rowdy-cup.aspx" target="_Blank">Winter Haven Stingrays-The Rowdy Cup</a></strong><br />
<strong><em>Dates:</em></strong> April 20 — April 22<br />
<strong><em>Venue: </em></strong><a href="http://centralfloridasports.com/facilities/rowdy-gaines-aquatic-center.aspx" target="_Blank">Rowdy Gaines Center </a>– Winter Haven<br />
-The USA Sanctioned Swim Meet will be held at the Rowdy Gaines Center in Winter Haven.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://centralfloridasports.com/events/fysa-2012-presidents-cup.aspx" target="_Blank">2012 President’s Cup</a></strong><br />
<strong><em>Dates:</em></strong> April 21 — April 22<br />
<strong><em>Venue: </em></strong><a href="http://centralfloridasports.com/facilities/lake-myrtle-sports-park.aspx" target="_Blank">Lake Myrtle Sports Park </a>– Auburndale<br />
-Champions from each of the Region’s Division 1 Region Cups will be traveling to Lake Myrtle Sports Park to compete in the 2012 President’s Cup presented by the Florida Youth Soccer Association.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://centralfloridasports.com/events/the-national-ms-society-ms-bike-ride-.aspx" target="_Blank">Bike MS: The Citrus Tour</a><br />
<em>Dates: </em></strong>April 21 — April 22<br />
<strong><em>Venue:</em></strong> <a href="http://www.visitcentralflorida.org/destinations/bok-tower-gardens" target="_Blank">Bok Tower Gardens </a>– Lake Wales<br />
-The Bike for MS Citrus Tour is a two-day fundraising cycling event benefitting the National MS Society.<br />
-Funds received are allocated towards local programs and services for those affected by multiple sclerosis and to support critical research for a cure.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://centralfloridasports.com/events/chain-of-lakes-golf-splash.aspx" target="_Blank">Chain of Lakes Golf Splash</a><br />
<em>Date</em>: POSTPONED UNTIL AUGUST 25<br />
</strong><strong><em>Venue</em>: </strong>Begins and ends at Old Man Franks – Winter Haven<br />
-Ridge Art Association presents the second annual Chain of Lakes Golf Splash.<br />
-Modeled after the Conch Life Scramble in the Florida Keys, the Chain of Lakes Golf Splash is a nine-hole golf competition with boats replacing golf carts and holes located at various points on Winter Haven’s Chain of Lakes.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://centralfloridasports.com/events/the-lakeland-rotary-club-child-of-the-sun-jazz-urban-triathlon.aspx" target="_Blank">Child of the Sun Jazz Festival and Urban Triathlon</a></strong><br />
<strong><em>Date:</em></strong> April 21<br />
<strong><em>Venue: </em></strong><a href="http://www.visitcentralflorida.org/destinations/lake-mirror-complex" target="_Blank">Lake Mirror Promenade </a>– Lakeland<br />
-This two-part event is both a Jazz festival and a triathlon sponsored by the Lakeland Rotary Club.<br />
-The Jazz festival will have fireworks, food and legendary Jazz.<br />
-The triathlon consists of a quarter mile swim, a twelve mile bike ride, and a three and half mile run.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://centralfloridasports.com/events/florida-isa-youth-april-triple-slam.aspx" target="_Blank">Youth April Triple Slam</a></strong><br />
<strong><em>Dates:</em></strong> April 21 — April 22<br />
<strong><em>Venue: </em></strong><a href="http://centralfloridasports.com/facilities/bartow-parkcr-555-recreation-complex.aspx" target="_Blank">Bartow 555 Complex<br />
</a>- This is an ISA qualifying tournament expected to bring in over 300 softball players.</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline">Upcoming Events</span></strong><strong>:</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.visitcentralflorida.org/events/legends-legacies-d-day-invasion-of-normandy" target="_blank"><strong>Legends &amp; Legacies- D-Day Invasion of Normandy</strong></a> – May 11-12 (Fantasy of Flight-Polk City)</p>
<p><a href="http://www.centralfloridasports.com/events/ironman-703-florida-.aspx" target="_Blank"><strong>Ironman 70.3 Florida</strong></a><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline"> </span></strong>– May 19-May 20 (Lake Eva Park-Haines City)</p>
<p><a href="http://www.visitcentralflorida.org/events/carillon-classic-5k-runwalk" target="_Blank"><strong>Carillon Classic 5k Run/Walk</strong></a> – May 26 (Bok Tower Gardens-Lake Wales)</p>
<p><a href="http://www.visitcentralflorida.org/events/legends-legacies-reflections-of-vietnam" target="_Blank"><strong>Legends &amp; Legacies- Reflections of Vietnam</strong></a> – June 8-9 (Fantasy of Flight-Polk City)</p>
<p><a href="http://centralfloridasports.com/events/sunshine-state-games-polk-county-festival-.aspx" target="_Blank"><strong>Florida’s Sunshine State Games: Polk County Festival</strong> </a>– June 15-17 &amp; 23-24</p>
<p><a href="http://www.visitcentralflorida.org/events/red-brick-boom" target="_blank"><strong>Red, Brick &amp; Boom</strong></a> – July 4 (LEGOLAND® Florida &#8211; Winter Haven)</p>
<p><a href="http://www.visitcentralflorida.org/nature-fest#day=0" target="_Blank"><strong>Polk NatureFest</strong></a> – October 4-7 (locations across Polk County)</p>
<p><a href="http://www.visitcentralflorida.org/events/brick-or-treat" target="_Blank"><strong>Brick-or-Treat</strong></a><strong> – </strong>October- Saturdays &amp; Sundays (LEGOLAND® Florida &#8211; Winter Haven)</p>
<p><a href="http://www.visitcentralflorida.org/events/legends-legacies" target="_Blank"><strong>Legends &amp; Legacies- Letters Home: Love, Courage &amp; Survival</strong></a> – October 12-13 (Fantasy of Flight-Polk City)</p>
<p><a href="http://www.visitcentralflorida.org/events/go-legoland-its-your-birthday" target="_Blank"><strong>Go LEGOLAND &#8211; It’s Your Birthday</strong></a><strong> – </strong>October 15 (LEGOLAND® Florida &#8211; Winter Haven)</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rebecca Thompson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[RussMatt Central Florida Baseball Invitational Dates: February 20, 2012 — March 30, 2012 Venue: Lake Myrtle Sports Park, Chain of Lakes Baseball Complex and other baseball fields around the county -Over 200 colleges annually in all divisions (NCAA D I, II, III, NAIA &#38; JUCO), that’s more college teams than all other Florida spring break tournaments [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>RussMatt Central Florida Baseball Invitational<br />
Dates</strong>: February 20, 2012 — March 30, 2012<br />
<strong>Venue</strong>: Lake Myrtle Sports Park, Chain of Lakes Baseball Complex and other baseball fields around the county<br />
-Over 200 colleges annually in all divisions (NCAA D I, II, III, NAIA &amp; JUCO), that’s more college teams than all other Florida spring break tournaments combined come to Polk County area for this tournament.<br />
-Follow <a href="http://www.twitter.com/centralflsports" target="_Blank">@CentralFLSports </a>on Twitter and “<a href="http://www.facebook.com/cfsports" target="_Blank">Like</a>” <a href="http://www.facebook.com/cfsports" target="_Blank">CFSports</a> on Facebook for daily game schedule, game results, and weather updates.<br />
-Please visit <a href="http://centralfloridasports.com/events/russmatt-central-florida-baseball-invitational.aspx" target="_Blank">Central Florida Sports </a>for more information.</p>
<p><strong>FHSAA Girl&#8217;s Basketball Finals<br />
Dates: </strong>February 22, 2012 — February 25, 2012<br />
<strong>Venue</strong>: <a href="http://www.thelakelandcenter.com/" target="_Blank">The Lakeland Center<br />
</a>-The FHSAA Girl’s Basketball Final is a four day tournament featuring semi-finals and final rounds involving eight classes and 32 teams.<br />
-For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.thelakelandcenter.com/x_evt_dtl/19629.aspx" target="_Blank">The Lakeland Center</a>, <a href="http://www.fhsaa.org/sports/basketball-girls" target="_Blank">FHSAA </a>or <a href="http://centralfloridasports.com/events/fhsaa-girls-basketball-finals-.aspx" target="_Blank">Central Florida Sports</a>.</p>
<p><strong>LTTA Inc. – Florida Orange Blossom Table Tennis Series Winter Classic<br />
Dates</strong>: February 24 – February 25<br />
<strong>Venue</strong>:<a href="http://www.lakelandgov.net/parkrec/SimpsonParkCommunityCenter.aspx" target="_Blank"> Simpson Park Community Center </a>– Lakeland<br />
-This is a USATT (United States Association of Table Tennis) sanctioned tournament.<strong> </strong>It is also sanctioned by the USSTTA (United States Sandpaper Table Tennis Association) and by the LTTA (Lakeland Table Tennis Association).<br />
-The tournament begins on Friday night with Doubles and Sandpaper events. On Saturday, a colossal round robin singles event is held.<br />
-A maximum limit of 110 players in place for the Saturday session. Players from all over Florida and the southwest USA travel to participate in this tournament. We also have several international players who enter the tournament.<br />
-Trophies and cash prizes are awarded to the winners in the various events on Friday and Saturday.<br />
-This tournament is classified as a two-star tournament by the USATT.<br />
-For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.floridatt.com/" target="_Blank">Florida Table Tennis</a> or <a href="http://centralfloridasports.com/events/ltta-inc-florida-orange-blossom-table-tennis-series-winter-classic.aspx" target="_Blank">Central Florida Sports</a></p>
<p><strong>Ribs on the Ridge<br />
Dates: </strong>February 24–February 25<br />
<strong>Venue: </strong><a href="http://ci.haines-city.fl.us/content.php?page=427" target="_Blank">Lake Eva Park </a>in Haines City<br />
-This growing event has been the Florida BBQ Association’s largest competition for the past two years; with approximately 100 teams competing.<br />
-Don’t miss performances by The Pork Chop Review featuring “Oink” the singing pig! Live entertainment including local bands and Confederate Railroad begin at noon on Saturday.<br />
-FREE of cost<br />
-To find out more about Ribs on the Ridge, <a href="http://ci.haines-city.fl.us/content.php?page=447" target="_Blank">Haines City, FL </a>or <a href="http://centralfloridasports.com/events/ribs-on-the-ridge.aspx" target="_Blank">Central Florida Sports</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Florida ISA – Youth February Blast<br />
Dates</strong>: February 25 –February 26<br />
<strong>Venue</strong>: Bartow Softball Complex<br />
-This is an ISA qualifying tournament that is expected to bring in over 400 softball players.<br />
-For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.isasoftball.com/florida-isa.html" target="_Blank">Florida ISA</a> or <a href="http://centralfloridasports.com/events/florida-isa-youth-february-blast.aspx" target="_Blank">Central Florida Sports</a></p>
<p><strong>FYSA Region C Cup Round 1 – Soccer<br />
Dates</strong>: February 25– February 26<br />
<strong>Venue</strong>: <a href="http://lakemyrtlesportspark.org/" target="_Blank">Lake Myrtle Sports Park<br />
</a>-The Auburndale Soccer Club will host this weekend of competition that will feature U11 and U13 girls division 2 teams from across the state.<br />
-Twenty-six teams are registered/qualified with a total number of approximately 420 participants.<br />
-For more information, log on to <a href="http://centralfloridasports.com/events/florida-youth-soccer-association-region-c-.aspx" target="_Blank">Central Florida Sports </a>or <a href="http://www.fysa.com/" target="_Blank">FYSA</a></p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 17:03:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rebecca Thompson</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Florida Youth Soccer Association – Region 3 Premiere League<br />
Dates:</strong>  11/5 – 11/6<br />
<strong>Venue:</strong>  Lake Myrtle Sports Park<br />
-This event will bring in 8 elite boys soccer teams to Polk County from around the Eastern United States.  Age ranges from U15 – U16.<br />
-More than 160 participants and 100 spectators are expected to attend.<br />
-For more information, visit <a href="http://www.fysa.com/">www.fysa.com</a></p>
<p><strong>Lake</strong><strong> Region</strong><strong> Baseball “Wood Bat Tournament” – Baseball <br />
</strong><strong>Dates:</strong> 11/5 – 11/6<br />
<strong>Venue:</strong> Lake Region High School / Chain<br />
-Tournament for High School JV/VAR teams<br />
-For more information please visit <a href="http://www.centralfloridasports.com/">www.centralfloridasports.com</a> </p>
<p><strong>Florida ISA – Youth Double Delight II<br />
Dates:</strong> 11/5 – 11/6<br />
<strong>Venue:</strong> Bartow“555”Complex<br />
-This is an ISA qualifying tournament that is expected to bring in 600 participants and 240 spectators. <br />
-For more information please visit <a href="http://www.isasoftball.com/">www.isasoftball.com</a> or <a href="http://www.centralfloridasports.com">www.centralfloridasports.com</a><strong></strong></p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:44:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rebecca Thompson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Historic Lake Wales Society – Pioneer Days Festival Dates: 10/28 – 10/30 Venue: Shores of Lake Wales, Depot Museum, CSX Historic Corridor -Pioneer Days is a festival that celebrates the founding of Lake Wales and its Pioneers. -Activities include crafters, demonstrators, re-enactors, an Antique Car Parade, a free architectural carriage tour, entertainment and much more. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Historic Lake Wales Society – Pioneer Days Festival<br />
Dates</strong>: 10/28 – 10/30<br />
<strong>Venue</strong>: Shores of Lake Wales, Depot Museum, CSX Historic Corridor<br />
-Pioneer Days is a festival that celebrates the founding of Lake Wales and its Pioneers.<br />
-Activities include crafters, demonstrators, re-enactors, an Antique Car Parade, a free architectural carriage tour, entertainment and much more. The Pioneer of the Year will be announced Saturday Oct 29 at 10am during Pioneer Hour. A tribute to all Lake Wales Pioneers will also be included. There will be rides and children activities as well as food and other exhibitors. The depot museum will feature a quilt display and there will be a special reception Friday night the 28<sup>th</sup> as well as Saturday afternoon. Other historic buildings on the CSX Historic Corridor will be open to the public as well.<br />
-For more information please visit <a href="http://www.cityoflakewales.com/">www.cityoflakewales.com</a> or <a href="http://www.centralfloridasports.com/">www.centralfloridasports.com</a> <strong></strong></p>
<p><strong> Prospect Wire, Inc. – Fall Wood Bat Classic<br />
Dates</strong>: 10/28 – 10/30<br />
<strong>Venue</strong>: Lake Myrtle Baseball Event<br />
-This 18+ baseball tournament is expected to bring in 45 teams (600 players) with 800 out-of-county spectators.<br />
-For more information please visit <a href="http://www.prospectwire.com/">www.prospectwire.com</a> or <a href="http://www.centralfloridasports.com">www.centralfloridasports.com</a></p>
<p><strong> Florida Youth Soccer Association – Olympic Development Training 98-99<br />
Dates</strong>:  10/28 – 10/30<br />
<strong>Venue</strong>:  Lake Myrtle Sports Park<br />
-This event will bring elite soccer players from around the state of Florida to Polk County.<br />
-FYSA is looking to identify players in the 1995-1999 boys and girls age groups.<br />
-Applications are due by September 17, but late applications will be accepted with a fee.<br />
-For more information, visit <a href="http://www.fysa.com/">www.fysa.com</a></p>
<p><strong> Florida ISA – Halloween Are You Scared Yet<br />
Dates</strong>: 10/29 – 10/30<br />
<strong>Venue</strong>: Bartow “555” Complex<br />
-This will be an ISA qualifying tournament and is expected to bring in 150 adult participants, 450 youth participants, and 240 spectators.<br />
-For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.isasoftball.com/">www.isasoftball.com</a> or <a href="http://www.centralfloridasports.com">www.centralfloridasports.com</a><strong></strong></p>
<p><strong> World Amateur Baseball Association – High School Team Showcase &#8211; Baseball<br />
Dates</strong>: 10/29 – 10/30<br />
<strong>Venue</strong>: Chain Of Lakes – Winter Haven<br />
-For more information please visit <cite><span style="text-decoration: underline"><a href="http://www.wababaseball.com/">www.wababaseball.com</a></span> or</cite><cite> </cite><a href="http://www.centralfloridasports.com/">www.centralfloridasports.com</a></p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:51:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rebecca Thompson</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>PDEKK, LLC – Roots ‘N Boots Mud Bog &amp; Music Festival 2011<br />
Dates:</strong> October 21<sup>st</sup> – 23<sup>rd</sup> 2011<strong></strong><br />
<strong>Venue:</strong> Triple Canopy Ranch<br />
-This event will consist of open mud bogging, ATV trail riding and a music festival. There will be truck, buggy, and ATV races for a $3,000 purse Saturday afternoon. The event ends with live music on stage Saturday night to go along with the awarding of the race awards.<br />
-For more information, please visit <a title="http://www.triplecanopyranch.com/" href="http://www.triplecanopyranch.com/">www.triplecanopyranch.com</a> or <a title="http://www.centralfloridasports.com/" href="http://www.centralfloridasports.com/">www.centralfloridasports.com</a> <strong></strong></p>
<p> <strong>Florida ISA – Halloween Scream<br />
Dates:</strong> 10/22 – 10/23<strong></strong><br />
<strong>Venue:</strong> Bartow “555” Complex &amp; Loyce Harpe Park-Lakeland<strong></strong><br />
-This will be an ISA qualifying tournament and is expected to bring in 105 participants &amp; 170 spectators.<strong></strong><br />
-For more information, please visit <a title="http://www.isasoftball.com/" href="http://www.isasoftball.com/">www.isasoftball.com</a> or <a title="http://www.centralfloidasports.com/" href="http://www.centralfloidasports.com/">www.centralfloidasports.com</a><strong></strong></p>
<p> <strong>Florida Youth Soccer Association – Region 3 Premiere League<br />
Dates:</strong>  10/22 – 10/23<br />
<strong>Venue:</strong>  Lake Myrtle Sports Park<br />
-This event will bring in 8 elite boys soccer teams to Polk County from around the Eastern United States.  Age ranges from U15 – U16.<br />
-More than 160 participants and 100 spectators are expected to attend.<br />
-For more information, visit <a title="http://www.fysa.com/" href="http://www.fysa.com/">www.fysa.com</a></p>
<p> <strong>Lakeland Table Tennis Association – Florida Orange Blossom Series – Fall Classic<br />
Dates:</strong> 10/21 – 10/23<strong></strong><br />
<strong>Venue:</strong> Simpson Park Community Center – Lakeland, Fl<strong></strong><br />
-This Table Tennis Event will be bringing in 100 out of county players to Lakeland.<strong></strong><br />
-For more information, please visit <a title="http://www.floridatt.com/lakelandtt" href="http://www.floridatt.com/lakelandtt">www.floridatt.com/lakelandtt</a> or <a title="http://www.centralfloridasports.com/" href="http://www.centralfloridasports.com/">www.centralfloridasports.com</a> <strong></strong></p>
<p><strong> Paintball Sports Promotions – PSP 2011 World Cup<br />
Dates:</strong> 10/20 – 10/23<strong></strong><br />
<strong>Venue:</strong> Fantasy of Flight<br />
-This paintball event will bring in about 275 teams into Polk County for the weekend<strong></strong><br />
-For more information, please visit <a title="http://www.pspevents.com/" href="http://www.pspevents.com/">www.pspevents.com</a> or <a title="http://www.centralfloridasports.com/" href="http://www.centralfloridasports.com/">www.centralfloridasports.com</a></p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 20:31:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rebecca Thompson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lake Mirror Classic Inc. &#8211; Lake Mirror Classic Auto Festival Dates: 10/14 — 10/16 Venue: Downtown Lakeland and Lake Mirror Park - Hundreds of classic and collectible vehicles will be displayed on the streets of downtown Lakeland on Saturday to benefit Junior Achievement of Polk County. -The featured event in the Concours d’ Elegance, the judged [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Lake Mirror Classic Inc. &#8211; Lake Mirror Classic Auto Festival<br />
Dates: </strong>10/14 — 10/16<br />
<strong>Venue:</strong> Downtown Lakeland and Lake Mirror Park<br />
- Hundreds of classic and collectible vehicles will be displayed on the streets of downtown Lakeland on Saturday to benefit Junior Achievement of Polk County.<br />
-The featured event in the Concours d’ Elegance, the judged portion of the show, presented along th Lake Mirror Park Promenade.<br />
-Approximately 100 collector cars will be auctioned during the inaugural event.<br />
-The 2011 Lake Mirror Classic will conclude on Sunday morning with a road tour over the back roads of central Florida.<br />
-For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.lakemirrorclassic.com">www.lakemirrorclassic.com</a> or <a href="http://www.centralfloidasports.com/">www.centralfloridasports.com</a></p>
<p><strong>Lake Region Baseball &#8211; Fall Ball Classic<br />
Dates: </strong>10<strong>/</strong>15 — 10/23<br />
<strong>Venue:</strong> Lake Region High School and the Chain of Lakes Complex in Winter Haven<br />
<strong>-</strong>This JV/Varsity baseball tournament will be held over two weekends at the Lake Region High School baseball feilds as well as at the Chain of Lakes Complex in Winter Haven<br />
-For more information, please visit  <a href="http://www.centralfloidasports.com/">www.centralfloridasports.com</a></p>
<p><strong>Florida Youth Soccer Association – Region 3 Premiere League<br />
Dates:</strong>  10/15 – 10/16<br />
<strong>Venue:</strong>  Lake Myrtle Sports Park<br />
-This event will bring in 8 elite boys soccer teams to Polk County from around the Eastern United States.  Age ranges from U15 – U16.<br />
-More than 160 participants and 100 spectators are expected to attend.<br />
-For more information, visit <a href="http://www.fysa.com/">www.fysa.com</a></p>
<p> <strong>Bazooka Soccer Cup Invitational<br />
Dates:</strong>  10/15 – 10/16<br />
<strong>Venue:</strong>  Lake Myrtle Sports Park<br />
-Boys and Girls U9 &#8211; U19.  Open to All USSF Affiliates, US Club Soccer, AYSO Canada and All FIFA Members.<br />
-More information TBD<br />
-For more information, log on to <a href="http://www.bazookasoccer.com/">www.bazookasoccer.com</a></p>
<p> <strong>Florida ISA – Youth Halloween Havoc      <br />
Dates:</strong> 10/15 – 10/16<br />
<strong>Venue:</strong> Bartow “555” Complex<br />
-This will be an ISA qualifying tournament and is expected to bring in 150 adult participants, 450 youth participants, and 240 spectators.<br />
-For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.isasoftball.com/">www.isasoftball.com</a> or <a href="http://www.centralfloridasports.com">www.centralfloridasports.com</a>  <strong></strong></p>
<p> <strong>Florida ISA – College Showcase<br />
Dates:</strong> 10/15 – 10/16<br />
<strong>Venue:</strong> Bartow “555” Complex &amp; Christina Park – Lakeland<br />
-This will be an ISA qualifying tournament and is expected to bring in 150 adult participants, 450 youth participants, and 240 spectators.<br />
For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.isasoftball.com/">www.isasoftball.com</a> or <a href="http://www.centralfloridasports.com">www.centralfloridasports.com</a></p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:38:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rebecca Thompson</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Florida Youth Soccer Association- Region 3 Premiere League</strong><br />
<strong>Dates:</strong>  9/3-9/4<br />
<strong>Venue:</strong>  Lake Myrtle Sports Park<br />
-This event will bring in 8 elite boys soccer teams to Polk County from around the Eastern United States. Age ranges from U15-U17.<br />
-More than 160 participants and 100 spectators are expected to attend.<br />
-For more information, visit <a href="http://www.fysa.com">www.fysa.com</a></p>
<p><strong>Independent Softball Association- Youth Twilight Kickoff- Youth Fast Pitch Softball<br />
Dates:  </strong>9/3-9/4<br />
<strong>Venue:  </strong>Bartow 555 Complex- Bartow<br />
-This event will bring in over 520 participants and over 200 spectators to Polk County.<br />
-For more information please visit <a href="http://www.isasoftball.com">www.isasoftball.com</a> or <a href="http://www.centralfloridasports.com">www.centralfloridasports.com</a></p>
<p><strong>Florida AAU Baseball- First Pitch Classic- Baseball<br />
Dates:  </strong>9/3-9/4<br />
<strong>Venues:</strong> Lake Myrtle Sports Park, Chain of Lakes Complex, Diamondplex, Auburndale Softball Complex<br />
-This event is expected to bring over 70 youth baseball teams to Polk County over Labor Day weekend.<br />
-For more information please visit <a href="http://www.sunshinesports.net">www.sunshinesports.net</a></p>
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		<dc:creator>Rebecca Thompson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ski Paradise INC. – 2011 Southern Region Championships – Water Skiing Dates: 7/27 – 7/31 Venue: Ski Paradise in Mulberry -This event will bring in over 450 participants and over 350 spectators to Polk County. -For more information please visit www.centralfloridasports.com or www.corporationwiki.com/Florida/Mulberry Florida Youth Soccer Association (FYSA) – College Showcase Dates:  7/29 – 7/31 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Ski Paradise INC. – 2011 Southern Region Championships – Water Skiing<br />
Dates</strong>: 7/27 – 7/31<br />
<strong>Venue</strong>: Ski Paradise in Mulberry<br />
-This event will bring in over 450 participants and over 350 spectators to Polk County.<br />
-For more information please visit <a title="http://www.centralfloridasports.com/" href="http://www.centralfloridasports.com/">www.centralfloridasports.com</a> or <cite><span style="text-decoration: underline"><a title="http://www.corporationwiki.com/Florida/Mulberry" href="http://www.corporationwiki.com/Florida/Mulberry">www.corporationwiki.com/Florida/Mulberry</a> </span></cite></p>
<p><strong>Florida Youth Soccer Association (FYSA) – College Showcase<br />
Dates</strong>:  7/29 – 7/31<br />
<strong>Venue</strong>:  Lake Myrtle Sports Park<br />
-This FYSA event will bring over 100 soccer players from across Florida to Polk County.  Also, 30 collegiate coaches are expected as well as over 150 spectators.<br />
-The participants are by invitation only and individuals will be placed on teams.  The college coaches will be scouting the talent.<br />
-For more information, please visit <a title="http://www.fysa.com/" href="http://www.fysa.com/">www.fysa.com</a></p>
<p><strong>National Softball Association – Florida Youth Firecracker Tournament – Youth Fast Pitch Softball<br />
Dates</strong>: 7/30 – 7/31<br />
<strong>Venue</strong>: Diamond Plex – Winter Haven<br />
-This event will bring in over 30 youth teams and their families to the Polk County area.<br />
-For more information please visit <a title="http://www.centralfloridasports.com/" href="http://www.centralfloridasports.com/">www.centralfloridasports.com</a></p>
<p><strong>IDPA (International Defensive Pistol Association) – Triple Crown<br />
Dates</strong>: 7/30-31<strong></strong><br />
<strong>Venue</strong>: Universal Shooting Academy – Frostproof, FL<br />
-This event will bring in an estimated 300 individual and newly created team competitors from across Florida, which is the 3<sup>rd</sup> largest IDPA club in the country. <br />
-For more information please visit <a title="http://idpa.com/default.asp" href="http://idpa.com/default.asp">http://idpa.com/default.asp</a>, <a title="http://www.frankgarciausa.com/usa.html" href="http://www.frankgarciausa.com/usa.html">http://www.frankgarciausa.com/usa.html</a>, or <a title="http://www.centralfloridasports.com/" href="http://www.centralfloridasports.com/">www.centralfloridasports.com</a></p>
<p><strong>Hawks Racing –  4<sup>th</sup> Annual Scenic 17 Sprint Triathlon<br />
Dates</strong>: 7/31<strong></strong><br />
<strong>Venue</strong>: Babson Park – Webber International University<strong></strong><br />
-This event will bring in 300 participants from across the State to swim, run, and bike.<strong></strong><br />
-For more information please visit <a title="http://www.altavistasports.com/" href="http://www.altavistasports.com/">www.altavistasports.com</a>, <a title="http://www.webberathletics.com/" href="http://www.webberathletics.com/">www.webberathletics.com</a>, or <a title="http://www.centralfloridasports.com/" href="http://www.centralfloridasports.com/">www.centralfloridasports.com</a><strong></strong></p>
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		<dc:creator>Kris Keprios</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) – State Tournament – Baseball Dates: 5/20 – 5/22 Venues: Chain of Lakes Complex – Winter Haven, Lake Myrtle Sports Park – Auburndale -This AAU event will bring in over 30 teams of elite players from all over Florida, ages ranging from 13 to 18. -For more information please visit www.sunshinesports.net [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) – State Tournament – Baseball<br />
Dates:</strong> 5/20 – 5/22<br />
<strong>Venues:</strong> Chain of Lakes Complex – Winter Haven, Lake Myrtle Sports Park – Auburndale<br />
-This AAU event will bring in over 30 teams of elite players from all over Florida, ages ranging from 13 to 18.<br />
-For more information please visit <a title="http://www.sunshinesports.net/" href="http://www.sunshinesports.net/">www.sunshinesports.net</a> or <a title="http://www.centralfloridasports.com/" href="http://www.centralfloridasports.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">www.centralfloridasports.com</span></a></p>
<p><strong>Florida Youth Soccer Association (FYSA) State Cup Finals and U19 Preliminaries &#8211; Soccer<br />
Dates:</strong> 5/21 – 5/22<br />
<strong>Venue:</strong> Lake Myrtle Sports Park – Auburndale<br />
-This FYSA event will host 60 youth soccer teams and bring in over 2,000 spectators to Polk County.<br />
-For more information please check out <a title="http://www.centralfloridasports.com/" href="http://www.centralfloridasports.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">www.centralfloridasports.com</span></a> or <a title="http://www.fysa.com/" href="http://www.fysa.com/">www.fysa.com</a></p>
<p><strong>Independent Softball Association – Bartow Summer Slam – Youth Fast Pitch Softball<br />
Dates:</strong> 5/21– 5/22<br />
<strong>Venue:</strong> Bartow 555 Complex – Bartow<br />
-This event will bring in over 700 participants and over 300 spectators to Polk County.<br />
-For more information please visit <a title="http://www.isasoftball.com/" href="http://www.isasoftball.com/">www.isasoftball.com</a> or <a title="http://www.centralfloridasports.com/" href="http://www.centralfloridasports.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">www.centralfloridasports.com</span></a></p>
<p><strong>Independent Softball Association – Adult Memorial – Slow Pitch Softball<br />
Dates:</strong> 5/21 – 5-22<br />
<strong>Venue:</strong> Loyce Harpe Park &#8211; Lakeland<br />
-This event will bring in over 100 participants and over 170 spectators to Polk County.<br />
-For more information please visit <a title="http://www.isasoftball.com/" href="http://www.isasoftball.com/">www.isasoftball.com</a> or <a title="http://www.centralfloridasports.com/" href="http://www.centralfloridasports.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">www.centralfloridasports.com</span></a></p>
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