January 2018

NERP hosts flag football’s best

Jan 23, 2018 | Flag Football, Other

Northeast Regional Park hosts Battle Orlando, the East Coast National Championship DAVENPORT — Only the best of the best will step onto the field at Northeast Regional Park in Davenport this weekend, Jan.27-28, 2018. Battle Orlando, the East Coast National...

Safari Wilderness Run

Jan 16, 2018 | Endurance

The expansive private wilderness area, Safari Wilderness Ranch, will be holding the Safari Wilderness Run Saturday, Feb. 17, at 8 a.m. The ranch is located at 10850 Moore Road in Lakeland. The race will be close to five kilometers long. Participants will cover a...

It’s a triumphant return for Janus to Simmers-Young Park

Jan 11, 2018 | Other

The Ultimate (Frisbee) competition will celebrate its 25th anniversary where it all started Deep passes, short routes and diving plays will rule the day at Simmers-Young Park in Jan Phyl Village this weekend, Jan. 13 and 14. And not a football will be thrown. Welcome...

FSSA Florida Classic to fill the fields at Lake Myrtle Sports Park

Jan 10, 2018 | Soccer (Female), Soccer (Male)

AUBURNDALE – Soccer teams from the United States, Canada and the Caribbean will take to the pitches at the Lake Myrtle Sports Park as the Florida State Soccer Association hosts the FSSA Florida Classic. The event runs from Friday, Jan. 12 to Monday, Jan. 15. This...

Hot bats to face cool weather this weekend

Jan 4, 2018 | Softball

BARTOW – More than 75 softball teams will descend on Polk County this weekend, Jan. 6 and 7, at Florida Half Century Softball takes over the Diamond Plex, Auburndale and Loyce Harpe softball complexes. Players will range in age from 50 to 74 years-plus. “It’s great to...