Catch Central Florida » World Amateur Baseball Association 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 This Week in Sports http://catchcentralflorida.com/2011/10/24/this-week-in-sports-63/ http://catchcentralflorida.com/2011/10/24/this-week-in-sports-63/#comments Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:44:09 +0000 Rebecca Thompson http://catchcentralflorida.com/?p=1113 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. 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 28th as well as Saturday afternoon. Other historic buildings on the CSX Historic Corridor will be open to the public as well.
-For more information please visit www.cityoflakewales.com or www.centralfloridasports.com

 Prospect Wire, Inc. – Fall Wood Bat Classic
Dates: 10/28 – 10/30
Venue: Lake Myrtle Baseball Event
-This 18+ baseball tournament is expected to bring in 45 teams (600 players) with 800 out-of-county spectators.
-For more information please visit www.prospectwire.com or www.centralfloridasports.com

 Florida Youth Soccer Association – Olympic Development Training 98-99
Dates:  10/28 – 10/30
Venue:  Lake Myrtle Sports Park
-This event will bring elite soccer players from around the state of Florida to Polk County.
-FYSA is looking to identify players in the 1995-1999 boys and girls age groups.
-Applications are due by September 17, but late applications will be accepted with a fee.
-For more information, visit www.fysa.com

 Florida ISA – Halloween Are You Scared Yet
Dates: 10/29 – 10/30
Venue: Bartow “555” Complex
-This will be an ISA qualifying tournament and is expected to bring in 150 adult participants, 450 youth participants, and 240 spectators.
-For more information, please visit www.isasoftball.com or www.centralfloridasports.com

 World Amateur Baseball Association – High School Team Showcase – Baseball
Dates: 10/29 – 10/30
Venue: Chain Of Lakes – Winter Haven
-For more information please visit www.wababaseball.com or www.centralfloridasports.com

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Dates: 9/23- 9/24
Venue: Simpson Park Community Center, 1725 Martin L. King Jr. Ave, Lakeland
-This event will bring in over 100 participants to the Polk County area.
-For more information please visit http://www.floridatt.com/lakelandtt/page.php?11 or www.centralfloridasports.com

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

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Dates: 9/16 – 9/18
Venue: Chain of Lakes Complex – 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

 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

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Dates: 7/21- 7/24
Venue: Diamond Plex- Winter Haven, Bartow 555 Complex, Auburndale Softball Complex, Christina Park – Lakeland
-This event will bring in over 900 participants and over 1800 spectators to Polk County.
-For more information please visit www.isasoftball.com or www.centralfloridasports.com

 World Amateur Baseball Association – International Championships – Baseball
Dates: 7/22 – 7/24
Venue: Lake Myrtle Complex-Auburndale & Winter Haven- Chain of Lakes Complex
-This event will bring in 35 teams from across the southeastern U.S. to Polk County over the three-day tournament.
-For more information please visit www.wababaseball.com or www.centralfloridasports.com

 Florida Half Century 50’s Tournament – Slow Pitch Softball
Dates:  7/23 – 7/24
Venue:  Southwest/Westside Complex, Loyce Harpe Park – Lakeland
-This FHC tournament will bring over 50 senior softball teams from across Florida to Polk County.
-For more information, please visit www.fhcsoftball.org

Both the Lakeland Flying Tigers and the Winter Haven Loggerheads have games this week on Monday the 18th, Tuesday the 19th and Wednesday the 20th starting at 7:00pm.

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Dates: 6/10 – 6/16
Venue: Lake Myrtle Baseball Fields- Auburndale
-This event will bring in over 70 showcase scout teams from across the Eastern region of the United States to Polk County over the six-day tournament.
-For more information please visit www.prospectwire.com or www.centralfloridasports.com

 Bad Cat Wrestling – Pride Wrestling Camp – Wrestling
Dates: 6/14 – 6/18
Venue: The Lakeland Center & Hyatt Place
-This event will bring in over 250 participants
-For more information please visit www.flapride.com or www.centralfloridasports.com

 *Sunshine State Games – Polk County Festival – Multiple Sports
Dates: 6/17 – 6/19
Venue: All over Polk County, Including the Lakeland Center, Polk State College Wellness Center, and Simpson Community Park.
-This multi-sport festival offers competition in seven sports and will bring in 1500 participants over the weekend to Polk County.  Sports offered include fencing, judo, karate, wrestling, table tennis, weightlifting, and tae kwon do.
-For more information please visit www.centralfloridasports.com or www.flasports.com.

 Central Florida’s Street Rod Association – Father’s Day Rod Run – Auto
Dates: 6/17 – 6/19 
Venue: Quality Inn – Davenport
-This event will bring in over 100 participants and over 50 spectators to Polk County.
-For more information please visit www.centralfloridacruisers.ning.com or www.centralfloridasports.com

 World Amateur Baseball Association – Florida Cup – Baseball
Dates: 6/18 – 6/19
Venue: Chain of Lakes Ball Park– Winter Haven
-This event will bring in over 30 10U-18U baseball teams from across Florida.
-For more information please visit www.wababaseball.com or www.centralfloridasports.com

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Dates: 7/22 – 7/24
Venue: Lake Myrtle Sports Park – Auburndale
- This WABA event will host age groups boys 14U – 18U and will host 30 teams and bring in over 300 spectators to Polk County.
- For more information visit www.wababaseball.com or  www.centralfloridasports.com

Independent Softball Association (ISA) Adult D State Champions
Dates: 7/24 – 7/25
Venue: Diamond Plex – Winter Haven, Auburndale Softball Complex – Auburndale
- The ISA Adult D State Champions will bring in over 200 participants and over 400 spectators to Polk County.
- For more information on this event check out www.isasofbtall.com or visit www.centralfloridasports.com

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Dates: 6/29 – 7/3
Venue: Lake Myrtle Sports Park – Auburndale
- The Sasvari Soccer Camp will bring into Polk County over 100 participants and over 150 spectators.
- For more information please visit www.centralfloridasports.com

World Amateur Baseball Association/Legion (WABA)
Dates: 7/2 – 7/4
Venue: Lake Myrtle Sports Park – Auburndale
- This WABA event will bring in 35 baseball teams and over 650 spectators to Polk County
- For more information on this event please visit www.centralfloridasports.com www.wababaseball.com

Florida Independent Softball Association (ISA) Youth B State Championship
Date: 7/3 – 7/4
Venue: Bartow 555 Softball Complex – Bartow, Christian Park – Lakeland, Auburndale Softball Complex – Auburndale, Diamondplex – Winter Haven
- The Youth B State Championship will bring in over 1500 participants and 700 spectators to Polk County
- For more information on this event please check www.isasoftball.com or www.centralfloridasports.com

2010 Lake Region Firecracker Baseball
Dates: 7/3 – 7/5
Venue: Chain of Lakes Complex – Winter Haven
- The 2010 Lake Region Firecracker Baseball will bring in over 400 participants and 600 spectators to Polk County
- For more information on this event check out www.centralfloridasports.com

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Dates: 6/5 – 6/10
Venue: Camp Lester – Lake Wales
- This event will bring in over 70 participants and 20 spectators to Polk County.
- For more information check out www.home.roadrunner.com/~tampapro.com or visit www.centralfloridasports.com

FYSA ODP
Dates: 6/11 – 6/13
Venue: Lake Myrtle Sports Park – Auburndale
- This FYSA event will host over 30 teams and bring in over 800 spectators to Polk County.
- For more information on this event please visit www.centralfloridasports.com www.fysa.com

Independent Softball Association (ISA) Youth Best of the Best
Dates: 6/11 – 6/13
Venue: Christina Park – Lakeland
- The Youth Best of the Best will bring in over 800 participants and 350 spectators to Polk County.
- For more information check out www.isasofbtall.com or visit www.centralfloridasports.com

World Amateur Baseball Association (WABA)
Dates: 6/12 – 6/13
Venue: Chain of Lakes Sports Complex – Winter Haven
- This AAU event will host 43 teams and bring in over 450 spectators to Polk County.
- For more information on this event please check out www.centralfloridasports.com www.wababaseball.org

Independent Softball Association (ISA) Hit My Stick Easton Classic
Dates: 6/12 – 6/13
Venue: Auburndale Sportsplex – Auburndale
- This event will bring in over 100 participants and 200 spectators to Polk County.
- For more information check out www.isasofbtall.com or visit www.centralfloridasports.com

Independent Softball Association (ISA) Youth Best of the Best
Dates: 6/12 – 6/13
Venue: Bartow 555 Softball Complex – Bartow
- This event will bring in over 800 participants and 100 spectators to Polk County.
- For more information please visit www.isasoftball.com or www.centralfloridasports.com

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Florida Five Star Girls Team Classic – Basketball
Dates: 6/4 – 6/6
Venue: Polk State College – Winter Haven
- This event will bring in over 500 participants and 300 spectators to Polk County.
- For more information check out www.centralfloridasports.com 

World Amateur Baseball Association (AAU)
Dates: 6/4 – 6/6
Venue: Lake Myrtle Sports Park – Auburndale
- This AAU event will host 43 teams and bring in over 450 spectators to Polk County.
- For more information on this event please check out  www.aausports.org

Florida Youth Soccer Association ODP
Dates: 6/4 – 6/6
Venue: Lake Myrtle Sports Park – Auburndale
- This FYSA event will bring in 15 teams and over 300 spectators to Polk County.
- For more information please visit www.centralfloriasports.com www.fysa.com

Tampa Pro Bass – End of Season Classic
Dates: 6/5 – 6/10
Venue: Camp Lester – Lake Wales
- This event will bring in over 70 participants and 20 spectators to Polk County.
- For more information check out www.home.roadrunner.com/~tampapro.com or visit www.centralfloridasports.com

Independent Softball Association (ISA) Youth Tournament of Champions – Softball
Dates: 6/6 – 6/7
Venue: Bartow 555 Softball Complex – Bartow, Christina Park – Lakeland
- This ISA event will bring in over 750 participants and over 300 spectators to Polk County.
- For more information on this event please visit www.isasofbtall.com or check out www.centralfloridasports.com

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Dates: 10/31 – 11/1
Venue: Chain of Lakes 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd. SW  Winter Haven, FL  33880
- WABA brings High Schools teams from throughout the US to showcase in front of major league scouts.
- For more information on WABA baseball events please check out www.wababaseball.com and for local sporting events and news please visit www.centralfloridasports.com 

Florida Youth Soccer Association (FYSA) Kohl’s Cup
Dates: 10/31 – 11/1
Venue: Lake Myrtle Sports Complex, Lake Myrtle Park Rd Auburndale, FL 33823
- FYSA will be bringing in 400 youth athletes and their families to Polk County for this two day soccer tournament.
- For more information on FYSA events please visit www.fysa.com and for local sporting events and news check out www.centralfloridasports.com

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