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Lakeland Raiders Fan Fest

Emily L — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:48:10 +0000

As the regular football season comes to a close, many fans are beginning to wonder what they will do with their time. Luckily the patrons of Polk County will be continuing on the football tradition with the inaugural season of the Lakeland Raiders indoor football team. In order to start the season off right, the team will be hosting Lakeland Raiders Fan Fest on Saturday, February 11, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at The Lakeland Center.

Events to look forward to throughout the day include:

Free Raiders Inaugural Season Posters to first 1,500 Fans
Coaches and Player pictures and autograph signings
Fan Fest Season Ticket Specials
Kids Zone, Games, Face Painting
Giveaways All Day Long
Fan Contests
Meet and Greet with Coaches, Players and Dancers
See Live Football Drills
Raiders4Kids Youth Teams And Junior Dancer Sign Ups
Drink and Food Specials
Raiders 2012 Merchandise on Sale
Try Out to Sing the National Anthem
Try Out To Be The Voice of the Raiders
2012 Raiders Model Search Sign Ups

This event is completely free to everyone so come out and enjoy food, football, and get an inside look at the newest team in the United Indoor Football League. Don’t forget to check out the home game schedule and be the first to get your tickets at www.lakelandraiders.com.

U.S.T.A. Serves Up Tennis in Lakeland This Weekend

Rebecca — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:14:35 +0000

Lakeland Parks and Recreation welcomes the Lakeland Winter Sectional this weekend on Saturday, January 7 – Monday, January 9. This U.S.T.A. Florida event will be held at three different venues across the city of Lakeland including: the Beerman Family Tennis Complex, Kelly Recreation Complex and Woodlake Complex. Only the top ranked players in the state can participate. This sanctioned U.S.T.A. tournament is expected to bring in 80 tennis players and 200 spectators from out of the county.

For more information please visit http://www.florida.usta.com or www.centralfloridasports.com

Florida International Senior Games and State Championships return to Polk County

Rebecca — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:05:10 +0000

For the first time in eight years, the Florida International Senior Games and State Championships, an Olympic-style competition for athletes age 50 and over, will return to Polk County for the 20^th Anniversary Games.

The nine-day event, featuring 23 sports at various locations across Polk County, will take place Saturday, December 3 through Sunday, December 11, 2011.

Approximately 2,000 athletes are expected to compete in sports such as archery, powerlifiting, softball, golf and table tennis.

The 2011 Games now carry the International Senior Games designation as a way to offer more competitive opportunities for Floridians. Out-of-state athletes are not required to qualify at one of 19 Florida Local Senior Games events. Floridians are required to qualify, but are eligible for dual state championships and overall medals/awards.

Athletes who have not yet qualified still have a few opportunities to earn a spot in the State Championships. The Gainesville Senior Games and Ormond Beach Senior Games each begin on October 21, and the Martin County Senior Games and Golden Age Games in Sanford will be held in November. The Lee County Senior Games will also hold a Tennis qualifier in November. For more information about the remaining qualifiers, visit www.flasports.com.

Registration is now open! Conveniently register online at www.flasports.com or print the registration form found on www.flasports.com, and send it to the Florida Sports Charitable Foundation in Tallahassee.

The complete schedule for the 20^th Anniversary Games is listed below:

SPORT SCHEDULE OF THE 2011 FLORIDA SENIOR GAMES STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Archery, Saturday, 12/3 – Central Florida Archers, Fort Meade

Badminton, Saturday, 12/10 and Sunday, 12/11 – Kelly Recreation Center, Lakeland

Basketball

Shooting, Thursday, 12/8– Simpson Community Park, Lakeland

3-on-3, Friday, 12/9 – Simpson Community Park, Lakeland

Billiards, Friday, 12/9 – Sunday, 12/11 – Wally’s Billiards, Lakeland

Bowling – Individual, Saturday, 12/3 & Sunday, 12/4 – Lakeland Lanes

Bowling – Team, Saturday, 12/3 & Sunday, 12/4 – Lakeland Lanes

Cycling 5K & 10K Time Trials, Saturday, 12/10 – West Pipkin Road & County Line Road, Lakeland

20K & 40K Road Race, Sunday, 12/11 – Lake Hollingsworth, Lakeland

Golf

Men’s, Tuesday, 12/6 – Cleveland Heights Golf Course, Lakeland

Women’s, Wednesday, 12/7 – Cleveland Heights Golf Course, Lakeland

Horseshoes, Wednesday, 12/7 – Rotary Park, Winter Haven

Pickleball, Saturday, 12/3 – Monday, 12/5 – Kelly Recreation Center, Lakeland

Pwerlifting, Saturday, 12/10 and Sunday, December 11 – The Lakeland Center

Race Walk/ Power Walk

1500 Meter, Sunday, 12/4 – All Saints Academy, Winter Haven

5K Race Walk & Power Walk, Saturday, 12/3 – Lake Hollingsworth, Lakeland

Racquetball, Saturday, 12/10 & Sunday, 12/11, Lakeland YMCA

Road Race 5K, Saturday, 12/13 – Lake Hollingsworth, Lakeland

Shuffleboard, Saturday, 12/10 & Sunday, 12/11 – Lake Parker Park, Lakeland

Softball, Saturday, 12/3 & Sunday 12/4 – DiamonPlex Softball Complex, Winter Haven

Swimming, Saturday, 12/10 & Sunday, 12/11– Gandy Pool, Lakeland

Table Tennis, Monday, 12/5 & Tuesday, 12/6 – Simpson Community Park, Lakeland

Tennis, Tuesday, 12/6-Sunday, 12/11 –Beerman Family Tennis Center, Lakeland

Track & Field, Saturday, 12/ 3 (Field Events only) Tenoroc High School, Lakeland

Sunday, 12/4 (Running Events) – All Saints Academy, Winter Haven

Volleyball, Saturday, 12/10 (Men) & Sunday, 12/11 (Women) – Polk State College, Winter Haven

The Florida Senior Games is a program of Florida Sports, a division of Enterprise Florida, Inc., the state’s lead sports promotion and development organization and a division of Enterprise Florida, Inc.

For more information contact Nick Gandy, Florida Sports Foundation Director of Communications at (850) 488-1422 or ngandy@flasports.com

Chili Returns to Tigertown!

admin — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:57:19 +0000

The Lakeland Flying Tigers are proud to host a Chili Throwdown at Tigertown for the second year. If you love chili, you need to be at the Joker Marchant Stadium on Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. when the competition begins. You’ll have the opportunity to enjoy free beer samples, courtesy of Budweiser, live music, free chili samples, $1 beer and soda until the 7^th inning and a Flying Tigers Vs. Daytona Cubs baseball game for only $10. If you just want the chili, tickets are $5 without admission to the game.

Polk County Fire Departments will be all be competing for one title; The Flying Tigers Chili Throwdown Champion. Competitors will be judged in two categories; best chili as voted by judges and people’s choice award that will be judged by the fans. Trophies will be awarded to the first, second and third place winners in each category.

For more information, visit www.LakelandFlyingTigers.com.

Flying Tigers Individual Tickets on Sale Saturday

kris — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:16:56 +0000

Individual tickets for Lakeland Flying Tigers home games will go on sale Saturday, February 26th at 10:00 a.m. at the Joker Marchant Stadium box office. The box office is located at 2301 Lakeland Hills Blvd. Tickets may also be purchased at 10:00 a.m. through the Flying Tigers website, www.LakelandFlyingTigers.com or via telephone by calling toll free 1-866-66-TIGER (84437). Season tickets are currently on sale for $210 (only $3 per ticket) and include special season ticket holder benefits including events, trips and a ticket exchange program. The Graphic Systems Officers Club Party Deck and party suites are available for all games.

This season will mark Lakeland’s 62^nd season in the Florida State League (FSL) and 45^th as a Detroit Tigers minor league affiliate, the longest affiliation in all of Minor League Baseball. Lakeland is an original member of the FSL, a league that was established in 1919.

The Flying Tigers will open the season on Thursday, April 7 against the two-time defending FSL champion Tampa Yankees. The schedule is highlighted with home games on July 4th, Armed Forces Day, Flag Day, Cinco de Mayo, and education day games. There will be appearances by the Philly Phanatic and Myron Noodleman as well as fireworks shows. A current promotional calendar can be found at LakelandFlyingTigers.com.

Ticket prices for Flying Tigers regular season games are: $6 for box seats and $5 for reserved seats. Adults ages 55 and over and children 14 and under receive a $1 discount. Saturday tickets are an additional $1. Parking is FREE.

For more information please visit the Flying Tigers online at www.LakelandFlyingTigers.com or call (863) 686-8075.

Tigers Spring Tickets on Sale Saturday

kris — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 21:29:52 +0000

It is getting closer…..The Detroit Tigers are set to celebrate their 75th sprig in Lakeland and individual tickets go on sale this Saturday at 10:00am.

Tickets will be on sale at the Joker Marchant Stadium box office and may also be purchased at 10:00 a.m. through the Tigers website, www.tigers.com or via telephone by calling toll free 1-866-66-TIGER (84437). Fans that make it to the box office at Tigertown will receive free popcorn, soda and coffee at the concession stands from 9:00 a.m. until noon. The Tigers will also be holding a special merchandise sale at the souvenir shop from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Select merchandise will be 50% off.

This spring will mark the Tigers 75th season at TigerTown in Lakeland, extending the longest-standing relationship between a major league team and a current Spring Training host city. The 2011 spring season marks the club’s 46th consecutive season of exhibition play at Joker Marchant Stadium. The Tigers will begin the exhibition schedule on Friday, February 25 as the club plays host to Florida Southern College in the annual matchup against the Moccasins. The club opens the home portion of the Grapefruit League schedule against the Toronto Blue Jays at Joker Marchant Stadium on Sunday, February 27. The schedule is highlighted by three visits from the National League East Division Champion Philadelphia Phillies on March 6, March 9 and March 26. The schedule also features visits from the New York Yankees on February 28, Boston Red Sox on March 15 and Atlanta Braves on March 19.

Tickets for the 2011 spring exhibition season will be priced at three separate levels, which include Navy, Orange and White levels. Navy level games on February 28, March 9, March 15 and March 16 range from $14-25. Orange level games on February 27, March 4, March 6, March 12, March 13, March 19, March 22 and March 26 range from $12-23. White level games on February 25, March 1, March 2, March 8, March 17 and March 24 range from $9-20.

Full season ticket packages, five-game and flex plans for the 2011 Tigers Spring Training exhibition season are on sale now at the Joker Marchant Stadium ticket office, via phone at (863) 686-8075 or by visiting www.tigers.com. Individual game tickets go on sale beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 8th, and can be ordered by visiting the ticket office at Joker Marchant Stadium, calling 866-66-TIGER (8-4437) or visiting www.tigers.com. Handicap and wheelchair orders should call (863) 413-4140 for tickets. For additional ticket information and special group pricing, call the Lakeland office at 863-686-8075.

THIS WEEK IN SPORTS

marc — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 18:40:06 +0000

FL Orange Blossom Series – Summer Classic – 2010 – Table Tennis

- Dates: 8/13 – 8/14
- Venue: Simpson Park Recreation Center – Lakeland
- This event 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

Mid Florida Football Conference (MFFC) Jamboree

- Dates: 8/13 – 8/15
- Venue: Simmers Young Park – Winter Haven
- This event will bring in over 1000 participants and over 1500 spectators to Polk County.
- For more information please visit www.centralfloridasports.com

Independent Softball Association (ISA) August Border Wars
- Dates: 8/13 – 8/15
- Venue: Bartow 555 Complex – Bartow
- For more information please visit www.isasoftball.com or check out www.centralfloridasports.com

Flying Tigers Return Home Wednesday for All-U-Can-Eat Night

zach — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:50:58 +0000

Wednesday, August 19 vs. Clearwater Threshers @ 7:00 p.m. (Gates open at 6:00 p.m.)
Wednesday is All-You-Can-Eat Night sponsored by Tigertown Catering. Tickets are just $10 and includes admission to the game and all-you-can-eat hamburgers, hot dogs, sausages, peanuts, popcorn, pretzels and chips as well as food from Tigertown Catering from 6:00-9:00 p.m. or while supplies last.

The Mayhem in the A.M. with Seth Mayo crew will be attending the game and will meet and greet fans before the game in the main stadium concourse area. Host Seth Mayo will throw out the game’s ceremonial first pitch. The Mayhem in the A.M. show airs weekdays on Talk 1430 WLKF from 6-9:00 a.m.

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.

$1 Hot Dogs at Flying Tigers Game Tonight (Aug. 17)

zach — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:39:43 +0000

Monday, August 17 vs. Clearwater Threshers @ 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.
Visit LakelandFlyingTigers.com for more info.

Flying Tigers Return Home on Wednesday for Seven-Game Homestand

zach — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:44:28 +0000

The Lakeland Flying Tigers return to Joker Marchant Stadium on Wednesday to open a seven-game homestand beginning July 15. The Flying Tigers will battle north-division rival Dunedin Blue Jays July 15-17 and continue the homestand with a four-game series with the Charlotte Stone Crabs July 18-21. Tickets for the homestand 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.

Wednesday, July 15 vs. Dunedin Blue Jays @ 7:00 p.m. (Gates open at 6:00 p.m.)
It’s All-You-Can-Eat Night sponsored by BD’s Mongolian Grill. Tickets are just $10 and includes admission to the game and all-you-can-eat sliders, hot dogs, sausages, peanuts, popcorn, pretzels and chips as well as food from the BD’s from 6:00-9:00 p.m. or while supplies last.

Thursday, July 16 vs. Dunedin Blue Jays @ 7:00 p.m. (Gates open at 6:00 p.m.)
Thursday is Flying Tigers USO Night. Fans can enjoy $1 beers and sodas while the Flying Tigers will be celebrating USO night and the team will play in their special camo jerseys.

Friday, July 17 vs. Dunedin Blue Jays @ 7:00 p.m. (Gates open at 6:00 p.m.)
The first 500 paid fans will receive a 2009 Lakeland Flying Tigers team baseball card set sponsored by Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Kids eat free at all Friday home games as well. All kids 14 and under will receive a free hot dog, soda and bag of chips with paid admission. The Flying Tigers will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in July throughout the game. Fans can enjoy special themed games, music and contests.

Saturday, July 18 vs. Charlotte Stone Crabs @ 6:00 p.m. (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.)
The Flying Tigers will be celebrating Christmas in July. There will be Christmas decorations, music and randomly selected fans will receive special Christmas gifts from the Flying Tigers.
Following the game will be a spectacular fireworks show (weather permitting) sponsored by The Ledger.

Sunday, July 19 vs. Charlotte Stone Crabs @ 6:00 p.m. (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.)
Sunday is Family Fun Day. All kids 14 and under will receive free admission to the game. Kids can also play catch on the field before the game and run the bases after the game (weather permitting). All fans will receive a voucher for a free sundae compliments of Dairy Queen.

Monday, July 20 vs. Charlotte Stone Crabs @ 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, July 21 vs. Charlotte Stone Crabs @ 7:00 p.m. (Gates open at 6:00 p.m.)
Tuesday is Baseball Wingo night sponsored by Natalie’s Sports Bar & Grill. Fans can play baseball bingo during the game for a chance win prizes from the Flying Tigers and Natalie’s.

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.