SEBRING The Sebring girls softball registration will be held on Jan. 26 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Jan. 28 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., located at the girls softball batting cage next to the YMCA between the baseball field and softball field.
For more information, contact Angie Greene at 863-235-1013 or Mickey Pack at 863-381-3395.
SEBRING Nell Frewin Hays, a PGA professional at Golf Hammock Country Club, is offering group golf instruction for adults. The group clinic will cover all aspects of the game and be held every Saturday at 1 p.m. through March 2010. Cost is $12 per person for one hour of instruction, including range balls. Men and women are invited to sign up by calling the Golf Hammock pro shop at 863-382-2151. Class size is limited to the first 10 players to sign up.
SEBRING The Sebring Eagles No. 4240 Memorial Golf Scramble for Igy Soler and Chuck Geary to benefit the Humane Society will be held on Saturday, Feb. 20 at the Country Club of Sebring. The scramble format will begin at 8:30 a.m., and lunch will follow at Sebring Eagles on U.S. 98. The cost is $55 per person, which includes golf, one mulligan, door prizes and closest to the pin for men and women. Hole sponsors are available for $50 per hole.
For more information, contact Paul Morris at 863-446-2064, or Joe Waters at 863-214-8005.
SEBRING Lisa Celentano is starting a basic training class on Mondays from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Highlands County YMCA. She is known county-wide as one of the top trainers in conditioning and core strength training. Her class will also offer a sound nutritional program that will help you keep fit and energized. Cost is $79 for members and $99 for nonmembers. This is a four-week course and classes fill up quick. Call 863-382-9622.
AVON PARK There will be a jersey recognition ceremony for Feb. 3 for Ryan Raburn, Darren Clarke, Jesse Litsch and Chris Waters. All four players will be in attendance as they are honored at the SFCC baseball team's home opener against Seminole State College, starting at 4 p.m. Rib dinners will be $6, which can be reserved by calling 863-784-7035, or walk up and buy them.
AVON PARK The second annual "Rockin' in Paradise" 5K run/fun walk and antique car show will be held at Highlands Ridge South on Jan. 30 to benefit the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society. The race will begin and finish at Founders Hall, located at 3003 E. Fairway Vista Drive in Avon Park. Registration begins at 8 a.m., with the race starting at 9. The entry fee is $15 prior to Jan. 22, and $20 on race day. All participants will receive a T-shirt and goodie bag.
To receive an entry form or for more information, contact wellness director Bobbie Clark at 863-314-0432 or bclark@highlandsridge.com, or activities and event director Julie Burg at 863-471-1115 or Julie@highlandsridge.com.
SEBRING The Kegel Youth Bowling Academy is looking for kids interested in bowling. Ages are from 5-20, with bowling every Saturday morning at 9 a.m. and practice on Friday afternoons at 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Registration fee is $45, which includes shirt, sanctioning fee, first and last week of bowling. Cost is $10 weekly. For more information, call Kegel at 863-382-2643.
SEBRING The Sebring Lakeside Golf Resort presents the 2010 Winter Tournament Series, which began Jan. 16 at Sebring Lakeside Golf Resort. The teams of four (men, women and mixed) will compete in a scramble nine-hole tournament. Lunch is served immediately afterward. Individual certificates are awarded to first-place teams and international bragging rights last at least one month. The first hole-in-one receives 10 free play golf passes, and a closest-to-the-pin is awarded one guest pass. Cost per player (includes BBQ) is $15.
For more information, call Mark or Maria Baker at 863-385-7113.
AVON PARK Registration for the GOLS Indoor Soccer League will be Feb. 6 from 9 a.m. to noon at the First Baptist Church of Avon Park. Sign-ups will take place in the Family Life Center (old Avon Park Recreation Center across from the tennis courts in downtown Avon Park). The GOLS Indoor Soccer League is a co-ed league for 13- to 18-year-olds. Registration is $12 and is limited to the first 40 players to sign up. For insurance purposes, please bring identification with proof of age. Each team plays one game a week at 6:30 p.m. (either Tuesday or Thursday) from Feb. 16 until Apr. 22.
For more information, contact Coach Severn at 863-452-1250 or Coach Virkler at 863-385-3235.
SEBRING The annual Cracker Sporting Clay Fun Shoot will be held on Jan. 30 at 8:30 a.m. at the Quail Creek Plantation on Highway 68 East. The cost per shoot is $100, which includes BBQ and raffle prizes worth $3000. Shotguns are available for rent, shells available for purchase. It is a 100-shot course for beginners to professionals. Golf carts are limited.
Contact Michael Waldron at 863-441-0790 for more information.
AVON PARK The Avon Park Dixie Youth Baseball registration will be held at the Durrah Martin Complex on Jan. 30 from 9 a.m. to noon. Registration will include the following age groups: pitching machine (ages 7-8) and minors (9-11), with an age as of May 1. Registration fee is $50 for the first child and $45 for each additional child. Registrations also are available at the Top Shop in Avon Park, and will only be excepted if a copy of birth certificate, recent picture, and full payment are provided.
For more information, contact Heath Townsend at 863-443-0673.
SEBRING The Sons of Am-Vets sixth annual Bob McKinney golf tournament will be held on March 13 at 8:30 a.m. at Sebring Municipal Golf Course. It will be an 18-hole best-ball scramble with a shotgun start. There will be A, B and C flights, with a cost of $45, which includes food and drink to be served at Am-Vets Post 21 after play.
Contact John Kloet 863-385-1493 for more information.
AVON PARK River Greens Golf Course is hosting the 9-hole winter league on Thursday afternoons, which began Jan. 14. Cost is $16.82 per person plus tax, with tee times starting at 2:45 p.m. each week. The league is limited to the first 20 people, and a closest-to-the-pin and longest putt contest are awarded each week.
Call 863-453-5210 to sign up or for more information.
AVON PARK The Avon Park soccer program will host its "Kick in the Grass" golf tournament on at River Greens Golf Course. It will be on Jan. 30 with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start, with all the proceeds going to the Avon Park soccer program. The cost is $50 per player, with a 50/50 drawing and other prizes available. Sponsorships are available for $100 ($250 for displaying company sponsorship). For more information, contact assistant coach John P. Vincent III at 863-381-6526 or jpvincentIII@hotmail.com.
LAKE PLACID The Royal Palms Youth Bowling League (ages 7 and up) is looking for bowlers. Sign-up is $20, which includes a shirt. Bowling is every Saturday at 9 a.m. through April 10. Cost weekly is $11 and includes three games of bowling, shoes and a prize fund. All youth league bowlers are eligible for a reduced rate open bowling and free bowling with instructions on Fridays, 4-6 p.m., and must be accompanied by an adult. Contact Frank Peterson at 863-382-9541 for more information.
SEBRING Sebring High School is selling All Sport Passes for the 2009-10 school year. The pass is valid for all home sporting events, excluding FHSAA sponsored playoffs and tournaments.
The cost of the pass is $75 per adult and $50 per student. They are on sale in the front office, check payable to Sebring High School.
SEBRING A nine-week junior tennis after-school program for kids ages 4-18 will be through Mar. 5 at the Thakkar Tennis Center at Sebring Country Club. The program will be run by Horace Watkins, a USPTA certified pro with more than 25 years experience teaching junior tennis.
Call Watkins at 863-414-2164 or the Country Club at 863-386-4282.
SEBRING Sun 'N Lake Country Club is holding junior clinics every Friday from 3:30-5 p.m.
Professionals Andy Kesling and Marty O'Hora will teach all the fundamentals of the game, including the grip, stance, full swing, chipping, putting, rules, etiquette, etc. No need to sign up; just show up. Cost per clinic is $15.
For more information, contact Kesling at 863-385-4830.
SEBRING The Highlands County Horseshoe Club league play at the Lee Palmer Complex in Sebring is open to all men and women that like to pitch horseshoes. Contact Irve Swihart at 863-452-6899 for more information.
SEBRING Sebring girls coach Debby McNall and Kim Darrow will host junior golf clinics beginning Thursdays at 4 p.m. at the Sebring Municipal Golf Course.
The cost is $10 per junior (ages 5 and up), and those participating will receive instruction in all aspects of the game. Contact McNall at 863-257-1108 or 863-386-9492 for more information.
LAKE PLACID The third annual Greater Lake Placid Chamber of Commerce 5K run/walk will be held on Feb. 6. Entry forms can be obtained on the chamber Web site at www.visitlakeplacidflorida.com or by calling the Lake Placid Chamber of Commerce at 863-465-4331.
SEBRING The Highlands County YMCA offers four certified personal trainers specializing in many areas to meet your fitness needs. Personal trainers are available for members and non-members with no additional fee required. Trainer Mike Ritacco focuses on pre-teen to teenage sport specific and a variety of heath fitness training; Heidi Crutchfield specializes in multi-sport and triathlon training; Sandy Hollinger concentrates on active older adults and weight loss; and Stephen Baily works with power strength training and weight loss.
AVON PARK The Avon Park Youth Baseball Clinic will be held on Saturday, Jan. 30 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Durrah Martin Complex. The cost is $15 per child, which includes a hot dog, drink and chips. Players must be at least 4 years of age, and athletes will placed by ability. The coaching staff will cover the fundamentals of throwing, fielding, hitting, base running, speed and agility work and game situations.
Sign-up is available during any spring season registration dates (Jan. 23 and 30), and also at the Top Shop in Avon Park.
SEBRING Sebring Youth Baseball is now accepting registrations for the following age groups: T-Ball (4-5), Pitching Machine (6-8) and Minors (9-10). Registration is being accepted at Custom Prints, 2805 Alt 27 S., Sebring (behind Publix). Registration forms can also be downloaded from sebringyouthbaseball.com and mailed to Post Office Box 1178, Sebring, Fla. 33871. Cost of registration is $75 per player. The cost for families with two players is $65 for each additional player. For more information, call Israel Gomez at 471-2007.
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