Catch Central Florida » Lake Myrtle Sports Complex http://catchcentralflorida.com Central Florida Sports News and Events from the Sidelines Tue, 22 May 2012 15:37:35 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Tampa Bay Rowdies Make Rare Polk Appearance http://catchcentralflorida.com/2012/03/29/tampa-bay-rowdies-make-rare-polk-appearance-2/ http://catchcentralflorida.com/2012/03/29/tampa-bay-rowdies-make-rare-polk-appearance-2/#comments Thu, 29 Mar 2012 20:21:37 +0000 Emily Leineweber http://catchcentralflorida.com/?p=1966 The Tampa Bay Rowdies will make a rare appearance in Polk County Saturday, March 31 as they end their preseason tour at the Lake Myrtle Sports Complex. The Rowdies will face the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers at 7:00 p.m, the final game of their preseason tour, the “Rowdies Rush”. The original Tampa Bay Rowdies began in the North American Soccer League (NASL) back in 1975 as an expansion team and became one of the most successful teams in the league, winning the Soccer Bowl Championship in 1975, and reaching the finals in 1978 and 1979. Since then, soccer had been non-existent in Tampa until 2008 when a group of investors purchased the right to a soccer franchise. The Tampa Bay Rowdies began their first season in 2010 as the FC Tampa Bay in the United Soccer Leagues (USL), until recently changing their name back to the Tampa Bay Rowdies and rejoining the NASL.

This event will be held in conjunction with the Florida Youth Soccer Association, who is based in Auburndale at the Lake Myrtle Sports Park, and will feature youth teams from around the Polk County area helping out with pregame events and festivities. Admission to the event is free for the public so don’t miss out on your chance to catch an intense rival professional soccer game! Its Free, Free, FREE!

For more information, please contact Cody McGhee from the Florida Youth Soccer Association at 863-268-8220 or visit www.fysa.com.

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Chain of Lakes Complex, Winter Haven, Florida

Some of the top teams venturing out to our region will be Northwestern, Navy, Georgetown, Army, Yale and North Dakota State. This collegiate spring training is a time for major league scouting, practice, and preparation for what will be a tough season ahead. the Russmatt Baseball tournament is a great opportunity to grab family and friends, and scout out your favorite potential pros or just enjoy a great day of baseball.

Be on the lookout for game schedules, weather updates, and game results that will be updated daily through our Facebook and Twitter accounts. The finalized tournament schedule will be published in February at www.CentralFloridaSports.com.

]]> http://catchcentralflorida.com/2012/01/20/russmatt-baseball-returns-to-polk-county-in-february/feed/ 0 Rugby Action in Auburnale This Weekend http://catchcentralflorida.com/2010/10/19/rugby-action-in-auburnale-this-weekend/ http://catchcentralflorida.com/2010/10/19/rugby-action-in-auburnale-this-weekend/#comments Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:10:52 +0000 Kris Keprios http://catchcentralflorida.com/?p=804 Major college rugby competition will be coming to Auburndale this weekend as the Florida Lady Gators will take on the UCF Lady Knights  this Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the Lake Myrtle Sports Complex in Auburndale. The match is part of a doubleheader hosted by Lakeland Spartan Rugby and the Lakeland Lady Spartans will be facing Regis Jesuit High School, from Aurora, Colorado, immediately following the college match. Admission to both matches is free.

]]> http://catchcentralflorida.com/2010/10/19/rugby-action-in-auburnale-this-weekend/feed/ 4 Meet Lyn St. James at the Florida Sports Hall of Fame http://catchcentralflorida.com/2010/10/13/meet-lyn-st-james-at-the-florida-sports-hall-of-fame/ http://catchcentralflorida.com/2010/10/13/meet-lyn-st-james-at-the-florida-sports-hall-of-fame/#comments Wed, 13 Oct 2010 15:38:45 +0000 Kris Keprios http://catchcentralflorida.com/?p=800 Racing fans will have several opportunities to meet racing great Lyn St. James during this weekend’s Lake Mirror Auto Classic, but for those that may miss the opportunity this weekend, the Florida Sports Hall of Fame member will make an appearance at the new Florida Sports Hall of Fame in Auburndale on Monday, October 18 from 11:00 a.m. until noon. St. James was inducted into the Florida Sports Hall of Fame in 1994 and she will be on hand to donate some of her racing memorabilia to the museum and also meet fans. She has also just released a new book, entitled “Lyn St. James – An Incredible Journey” which will also be available during the meet and greet.
St. James was the first woman to ever win the Indianapolis 500 Rookie of The Year (1992) and she competed in seven Indianapolis 500 races and 15 Indy Car events. She set the world record on a closed-course for women – reaching 225.722 mph during the 1995 Indy qualifying and also enjoyed success in sports car racing with class victories at Sebring and Daytona.  She has competed internationally at the 24 Hours of LeMans and the Goodwood Motorsports Revival. 

The Florida Sports Hall of Fame museum is not normally open on Monday’s, but will be open for this special event. Admission to the Florida Sports Hall of Fame is free and the museum is open Tuesday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

]]> http://catchcentralflorida.com/2010/10/13/meet-lyn-st-james-at-the-florida-sports-hall-of-fame/feed/ 0 This Week in Sports http://catchcentralflorida.com/2010/09/28/this-week-in-sports-39/ http://catchcentralflorida.com/2010/09/28/this-week-in-sports-39/#comments Tue, 28 Sep 2010 19:00:49 +0000 Kris Keprios http://catchcentralflorida.com/?p=794 United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) Fall National Championships
Dates: 10/1 – 10/3
Venue: Lake Myrtle Sports Park – Auburndale
- This event will bring in over 300 participants and over 200 spectators to Polk County.
- For more information please visit www.usssa.com or www.centralfloridasports.com

Florida Half Century (FHC) Softball
Dates: 10/1 – 10/3
Venue: Auburndale Softball Complex – Auburndale, Diamondplex – Winter Haven
- This FHC event will bring in over 50 teams and over 500 spectators to Polk County.
- For more information please visit www.centralfloridasports.com

National Softball Association (NSA) – SHOCKTOBERFEST
Dates: 10/1 – 10/3
Venue: Diamondplex – Winter Haven
- This NSA event will bring in over 500 participants and over 500 spectators to Polk County.
- For more information please visit www.playnsa.com or www.centralfloridasports.com

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Dates: 9/24 – 9/26
Venue: Lake Myrtle Sports Park – Auburndale
- This WABA event will be hosting over 35 teams and will bring in over 500 spectators to Polk County.
- For more information please visit www.centralfloridasports.com

FL Orange Blossom Series – September Classic – 2010 – Table Tennis
Dates: 9/24 – 9/25
Venue: Simpson Park Recreation Center – Lakeland
- The FL Orange Blossom Series will bring in over 100 participants and 30 spectators to Polk County.
- For more information please visit http://www.eteamz.com/LakelandTableTennis/ and for local sporting news check out  www.centralfloridasports.com

Independent Softball Association (ISA) World Series
Dates: 9/25 – 9/26
Venue: Diamond Plex – Winter Haven, Auburndale Softball Complex – Auburndale, Westside/Southwest Complexes – Lakeland, Loyce Harpe Park – Lakeland
- This ISA World Series will bring in over 400 participants and over 200 spectators to Polk County.
- For more information please visit www.isasoftball.com or www.centralfloridasports.com

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Dates: 9/13/2010
Venue: Beerman Family Tennis Center – Lakeland
- This event will bring into Polk County 155 participants and over 250 spectators.
- For more information please visit www.centralfloridasports.com

Triple Crown Baseball
Dates: 9/17 – 9/19
Venue: Lake Myrtle Sports Park – Auburndale, Auburndale Softball Complex – Auburndale
- This Triple Crown event will be hosting over 40 teams and bring in over 450 spectators to Polk County.
- For more information check out www.centralfloridasports.com

Winter Haven Stingrays Get Rowdy and Race – Swim Meet
Dates: 9/17 – 9/19
Venue: Rowdy Gaines Pool – Winter Haven
- This event will bring into Polk County over 450 participants and over 700 spectators.
- For more information please visit www.winterhavenstingrays.com or www.centralfloridasports.com

Independent Softball Association (ISA) September Real Borders Wars
Dates: 9/18 – 9/19
Venue: Bartow 555 Softball Complex – Bartow
- This ISA event will bring to Polk County over 500 participants and 100 spectators.
- For more information please visit www.isasoftball.com or www.centralfloridasports.com

World Amateur Baseball Association (WABA)
Dates: 9/18 – 9/19
Venue: Chain of Lakes Sports Complex – Winter Haven
- This WABA event will be hosting over 50 teams and bring in over 400 spectators to Polk County.
- For more information on this event please visit www.centralfloridasports.com

Two Days of Polk County/Tour de Tow – Cycling
Dates: 9/18 – 9/19
Venue: Downtown Bartow
- This event will bring in over 400 participants and 500 spectators to Polk County.
- For more information on this event please visit www.centralfloridasports.com

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Dates: 9/3 – 9/5
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 36 teams and over 750 spectators to Polk County.
- For more information on this event check out www.centralfloridasports.com

Independent Softball Association (ISA) Twilight Fall Kickoff
Dates: 9/4 – 9/5
Venue: Bartow 555 Softball Complex – Bartow
- This ISA event will bring to Polk County over 500 participants and 100 spectators.
- For more information please visit www.isasoftball.com or www.centralfloridasports.com

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  • Dates: 8/27 – 8/29
  • Venue: Bartow 555 Softball Complex – Bartow, Auburndale Softball Complex – Auburndale
  • This ISA event will bring in over 200 participants and 400 spectators to Polk County
  • For more information on this event please visit www.isasoftball.com or check out www.centralfloridasports.com
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Dates: 8/20 – 8/22
Venue: Bartow 555 Complex
- The ISA event will bring in over 400 participants and over 150 spectators to Polk County.
- For more information on this event please visit www.isasoftball.com or check out www.centralfloridasports.com

Florida Half Century- Softball
Dates: 8/21 – 8/22
Venue: Diamond Plex – Winter Haven, Southwest and Westside – Lakeland
- This Florida Half Century event will bring into Polk County over 500 participants and over 800 spectators.
- For more information please visit www.fhcsoftball.org or www.centralfloridasports.com

United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) – Baseball
Dates: 8/21 – 8/22
Venue: Lake Myrtle Sports Park – Auburndale
- The Florida USSSA Baseball event will bring into Polk County 300 participants and over 350 spectators.
- For more information on this event please visit www.centralfloridasports.com or www.usssabaseball.org

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