Benefit for Bailee
Dates: Friday, May 11 – Sunday, May 13
Venue: Triple Canopy Ranch – Lake Wales
-Sky Powersports and Triple Canopy Ranch are holding an ATV weekend fundraiser to help with Bailee Kent’s medical expenses.
-The three-day event will feature live entertainment from several artists, a corn-hole tournament, activities, bonfires, raffles, prizes, and an auction along with swamp buggy rides, monster truck rides and ATV Demo rides.
-All proceeds will be donated to Bailee Kent, 18 year old Webber student who recently suffered a massive stroke.

Body Bar Women’s National Championship
Dates: Friday, May 11 – Sunday, May 13
Venue: The Lakeland Center
-The 2012 Body Bar Women’s National Championships features freestyle competition for five (5) separate age groups: Girls Division I, Girls Division II, Schoolgirls, FILA Cadet and FILA Junior.
-Winners become members of the USA Wrestling Team and go on to represent the United States in the World Championship. Over 400 wrestlers are expected to compete in this tournament.

Florida Orange Blossom Table Tennis Series Spring Classic
Dates: Friday, May 11 – Saturday, May 12
Venue: Lakeland
-Sanctioned by the United States Sandpaper Table Tennis Association and the Lakeland Table Tennis Association Table Tennis.

Florida Suncoast Sports – Florida State Championship
Dates: Friday, May 11 – Sunday, May 13
Venue: Lake Myrtle Sports Park – Auburndale
-Baseball teams from all over the state will be coming to the Lake Myrtle Sports Park in Auburndale to compete in the Florida State Championship.

Freestyle Greco State Championship
Dates: Friday, May 11 – Sunday, May 13
Venue: The Lakeland Center
-This state championship will consist of elite competitors from across the state of Florida coming to wrestle in two different styles: Freestyle & Greco.
-Wrestlers will compete for the chance to wrestle at Nationals.

Auburndale Hoops – Polk Pride Challenge
Dates: Saturday, May 12 – Sunday, May 13
Venues: Polk State College, Florida Southern College
-This boys basketball tournament is a YBOA sponsored event that will be played at basketball gyms across the county including Polk State College in Winter Haven and Florida Southern College in Lakeland.

Mayfaire by-the-Lake
Dates: Saturday, May 12 – Sunday, May 13; 6:30pm–8:30pm
Venue: Lakeland
-The 41st annual Polk Museum of Art MIDFLORIDA Mayfaire by-the-Lake 2012. Mayfaire is a free community weekend that features children’s art activities, musical performances and food, all centered around beautiful, award-winning art.

Mayfaire Saturday Night
Date: Saturday, May 12; 5pm–11pm
Venue: Lake Mirror Promenade – Lakeland
-A free street party at the Lake Mirror Promenade featuring live music and fireworks.

Youth Summer Slam
Dates: Saturday, May 12 – Sunday, May 13
Venue: Bartow Park
-This ISA qualifying tournament is expecting to bring in over 600 softball players to the Bartow Softball Complex.

Upcoming Events:

Ironman 70.3 Florida – May 19-May 20 (Lake Eva Park-Haines City)

Carillon Classic 5k Run/Walk – May 26 (Bok Tower Gardens-Lake Wales)

Legends & Legacies- Reflections of Vietnam – June 8-9 (Fantasy of Flight-Polk City)

Florida’s Sunshine State Games: Polk County Festival – June 15-17 & 23-24

Red, Brick & Boom – July 4 (LEGOLAND® Florida – Winter Haven)

Polk NatureFest – October 4-7 (locations across Polk County)

Brick-or-Treat – October- Saturdays & Sundays (LEGOLAND® Florida – Winter Haven)

Legends & Legacies- Letters Home: Love, Courage & Survival – October 12-13 (Fantasy of Flight-Polk City)

Go LEGOLAND – It’s Your Birthday – October 15 (LEGOLAND® Florida – Winter Haven)

Florida State Golf Association – Senior Amateur Championship
Dates: April 10 — April 12
Venue: Lake Wales Country Club
-The Florida State Golf Association presents the 51st Florida State Senior Amateur Championship.
-The field will consist of 144 players from throughout the state. Before they can reach the Championship, they must attempt to qualify at one of seven sites. The field will then be cut to low 60 players.

Auburndale Hoops Fest
Dates: April 13 — April 15
Venue: Polk State College – Winter Haven & Florida Southern College –  Lakeland
-This boys’ basketball tournament is sponsored by YBOA and is expected to bring in 50 teams.

Florida Suncoast Sports- World Series Qualifier
Dates: April 13 — April 15
Venue: Lake Myrtle Sports Park – Auburndale
-Baseball teams from all over the state will be coming to the Lake Myrtle Sports to compete for the World Series Qualifier.

National Collegiate Paintball Championship
Dates: April 13 — April 15
Venue: Central Florida Paintball – Lakeland
- 51 collegiate teams from across the U.S. have already registered to compete in 2 divisions (College XBall and College Race to 2).
-Fox College Sports will be broadcasting this event nationwide.

Lakeland Raiders vs. Florida Tarpons
Date: April 14
Venue: The Lakeland Center
-The Raiders’ 2012 season consists of seven home games at The Lakeland Center.
-Kick-off for all home games will be 7:15pm.
-Single Game Ticket Prices:
Club Level: $25 Adult, $18 Child
Side Line: $18 Adult, $9 Child
Red Zone: $12 Adult, $7 Child

Winter Haven Hospital Foundation- Citrus Classic
Date: April 14
Venue: LEGOLAND® Florida – Winter Haven
-The Winter Haven Hospital Foundation Citrus Classic is a community-wide health event designed for participants of all ages.
-Proceeds from the 2012 Citrus Classic will benefit the Winter Haven Hospital Foundation Fund for Women and Children.
-The event will include a 5K race/walk and will take place at LEGOLAND® Florida this year.

Youth April Classic
Dates: April 14 — April 15
Venue: Bartow 555 Complex
- This is an ISA qualifying tournament expected to bring in over 300 softball players.

Upcoming Events:

Legends & Legacies- D-Day Invasion of Normandy – May 11-12 (Fantasy of Flight-Polk City)

Ironman 70.3 Florida – May 19-May 20 (Lake Eva Park-Haines City)

Carillon Classic 5k Run/Walk – May 26 (Bok Tower Gardens-Lake Wales)

Legends & Legacies- Reflections of Vietnam – June 8-9 (Fantasy of Flight-Polk City)

Red, Brick & Boom – July 4 (LEGOLAND® Florida – Winter Haven)

Polk NatureFest – October 4-7 (locations across Polk County)

Brick-or-Treat – October- Saturdays & Sundays (LEGOLAND® Florida – Winter Haven)

Legends & Legacies- Letters Home: Love, Courage & Survival – October 12-13 (Fantasy of Flight-Polk City)

Go LEGOLAND – It’s Your Birthday – October 15 (LEGOLAND® Florida – Winter Haven)

Detroit Tigers Spring Training
Date: April 2
Venue: Joker Marchant Stadium – Lakeland
-The Tigers take on the Toronto Blue Jays at 1:05 p.m. in their last home game of 2012 Spring Training.

Lakeland Flying Tigers Exhibition Game
Date: April 4
Venue: Joker Marchant Stadium – Lakeland
-The Tigers kickoff their 2012 season at Joker Marchant in an exhibition game against Southeastern University Fire.
-The first pitch is scheduled for 6:00 p.m., and gates open at 5:00 p.m.

Lakeland Flying Tigers Home-Opener
Date: April 7
Venue: Joker Marchant Stadium – Lakeland
-The Flying Tigers open their FSL season against the Tampa Yankees at 6 p.m.
-Gates will open at 4:30 p.m., and the first 1,500 fans receive a 2012 magnetic schedule.
-Publix will sponsor an Easter egg hunt after the game that will feature the Easter Bunny.
-A firework show will follow if weather permits.

32^nd Umpires Classic
Dates: April 7 — April 8
Venue: Bartow 555 Complex
-This is an ISA qualifying event that’s expected to bring in over 130 softball players.

Upcoming Events:

Legends & Legacies- Unspoken Valor: The Bomber Crews of World War II – April 13-14, 2012 (Fantasy of Flight-Polk City)

Winter Haven Hospital Foundation Citrus Classic 5K – April 14 (LEGOLAND® Florida -Winter Haven)

Ironman 70.3 Florida – May 19-May 20 (Lake Eva Park-Haines City)

Carillon Classic 5k Run/Walk – May 26 (Bok Tower Gardens-Lake Wales)

Red, Brick & Boom – July 4 (LEGOLAND® Florida – Winter Haven)

Polk NatureFest – October 4-7 (locations across Polk County)

Brick-or-Treat – October- Saturdays & Sundays (LEGOLAND® Florida – Winter Haven)

Go LEGOLAND – It’s Your Birthday – October 15 (LEGOLAND® Florida – Winter Haven)

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

 Florida ISA – Double Delight I
Dates: 10/8 – 10/9
Venue: Bartow “555” Complex
-This will be an ISA qualifying tournament and is expected to bring in over 600 participants and 240 spectators.
-For more information, please visit www.isasoftball.com or www.centralfloidasports.com 

 World Amateur Baseball Association (WABA) JUCO/HS Fall Twin Classic – Baseball
Dates:  9/17 – 9/18
Venue:  Chain of Lakes Complex – Winter Haven
-This event will bring over 30 High School/JUCO teams to Polk County.
-For more information, visit www.wababaseball.com

 Independent Softball Association – Fall Classic – Youth Fast Pitch Softball
Dates: 9/17 – 9/18
Venue: Bartow 555 Softball Complex
-This event will bring in over 600 participants and over 250 spectators to Polk County.
-For more information please visit www.isasoftball.com or www.centralfloridasports.com

 City Of Lakeland – Ledger Junior Super Series – Tennis
Dates: 9/17 – 9/18
Venue: Beerman Family Tennis Center – Lakeland
-This event will bring in over 150 participants and over 250 spectators to Polk County.
-For more information please visit http://tennislink.usta.com or www.centralfloridasports.com

Final Games: Saturday – July 17th
10 a.m. – 18 Under A
12:30 p.m. – 18 Under B
3:30 p.m. – 14 Under B

Each game will be broadcast live via internet by Softball Magazine.

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

Independent Softball Association (ISA) Men’s C NIT and E Qualifier
Dates: 3/12 – 3/14
Venue: Auburndale Softball Complex
- The C NIT and E Qualifier event will bring in over 20 teams for this two day tournament
- For more information on this event please visit www.isasoftball.com or www.centralfloridasports.com

Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) – Baseball
Dates: 3/12 – 3/14
Venue: Diamondplex Softball Complex
- This AAU event will bring in 40 youth baseball teams, ages 9-13 to Polk County
- For more information on this event please visit www.aausports.org or check out www.centralfloridasports.com

Central FL Men’s HOOPfest Youth Basketball of America (YBOA)
Dates: 3/12 – 3/14
Venue: Polk State College , Polk County School Board Gyms
- The Central FL Men’s HOOPfest tournament will bring in over 550 participants and750 spectators
- For more information on this event please visit www.auburndaleyouthbasketball.com or check out www.centralfloridasports.com for updates

National Softball Association (NSA) – Bartow St Pattys Day Classic
Dates: 3/12 – 3/14
Venue:Bartow 555 Complex
- This NSA tournament will bring in 25 youth softball teams, ages 8-18 to Polk County
- For more information please check out www.playnsa.com or www.centralflroidasports.com for updates

USA Rugby Women’s National Team Training and World Cup Warm up match
Dates: 1/11 – 1/16
Venue:Tiger Town – Lakeland
- This USA Rugby event will be hosting an international rugby match, USA Eagles Women’s National Team vs. Rugby Canada Women’s National Team for a World Cup warm up match. These two National Teams will be training at Tiger Town in preparation for IRB Women’s World Cup 2010
- For more information on this event please visit www.usarugby.org and for local sporting news and events check out www.centralfloridasports.com

Florida Paddle – canoe and kayak
Dates: 1/15 – 1/17
Venue: Ft. Meade, Peace river canoe trail
- Join Paddle Florida , January 15-18, 2010, for a three-day paddle along the Peace River Canoe Trail, part of Florida’s statewide trail system managed by the Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection Office of Greenways and Trails
- For more information on this event please visit http://www.paddleflorida.org  and for local events and news check out www.centralfloridasports.com