THIS WEEK IN CENTRAL FLORIDA SPORTS
For a complete listing of upcoming events in Polk County, please visit our website at: CentralFloridaSports.com/events.aspx.
Hoofin or the Woofin 5K
Date: Friday, October 17
Venue: Lakeland Yacht and Country Club
- The event will feature a 5K race beginning at the Lakeland Yacht and Country Club and continuing around beautiful Lake Hollingsworth.
- Following the race, there will be an awards ceremony, food and drinks and animals available for adoption from the Florida SPCA.
Lake Mirror Classic Auto Festival and Auction
Date: Friday, October 17 – Sunday, October 19
Venue: Lake Mirror, Lakeland
- The Lake Mirror Classic is considered one of the “must do” collector car shows in the southeastern United States.
- The display of more than 600 show vehicles on and surrounding the restored 1920’s, art deco-inspired Lake Mirror promenade in downtown Lakeland, Florida provides one of the most scenic venues in the country.
Worlds 2014 Boat Race
Date: Friday, October 17 – Sunday, October 19
Venue: Lake Alfred
- Over 80 boats from all the U.S. will be competing on October 17, 18 and 19 in Lake Alfred.
- This is a sanctioned event by the American Power Boat Association & Union International Motonautique.
Pink Out at the Rock Color Run
Date: Saturday, October 18
Venue: Tenoroc High School, Lakeland
- This is a Breast Cancer Awareness Color Run, so wear a white shirt and get ready to get colored in pink powder.
- A portion of the net proceeds will be combined with other awareness/fundraising events at Tenoroc High School to be sent to the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
Florida ISA Halloween Scream
Date: Saturday, October 18 – Sunday, October 19
Venue: Bartow Softball Complex
- Florida Independent Sports Association (Florida ISA) presents the Halloween Scream in Bartow, a youth softball-qualifying tournament that is expected to bring over 435 participants and spectators to Polk County.
FYSA ODP Open Trials
Date: Saturday, October 18 – Sunday, October 19
Venue: Lake Myrtle Sports Park, Auburndale
- The Olympic Development Program (ODP) is an essential program inside of Florida Youth Soccer Association that is designed to identify national team players early at the youth level and to provide development opportunities for these potential national team players.
- This ODP session is Open Trials for players born in 2001-2002 (Girls and Boys).
WABA Rocktober Showcase
Date: Saturday, October 18 – Sunday, October 19
Venue: Lake Myrtle Sports Park, Auburndale; Chain of Lakes Complex, Winter Haven
- The World Amateur Baseball Association presents the National Invitational in Auburndale and Winter Haven.
- WABA was developed to offer baseball opportunities to amateur athletes who aspire to develop skills and experience through participation in tournaments, camps, clinics, and showcases.
Florida 10 Series
Date: Sunday, October 19
Venue: Lakeland
- The 2014 Florida 10 Series will kick off in Lakeland on Sunday, October 19.
- The planned events will include a 10 mile race distance, 5 mile race distance and 1 mile kid’s fun run.
- Each event will support local community volunteer organizations and charities through runner participation.
RECURRING EVENTS:
IPSC World Shoot XVII – Through October 19 (Universal Shooting Academy, Frostproof)
For this week’s sporting events, check out “Soaking Up the Local Culture” on SunnyCentralFlorida.com.
