Local sports briefs

Sebring Sunrise Rotary Charity Golf Tournament

SEBRING The 22nd annual Sebring Sunrise Rotary Charity Golf Tournament will take place on Saturday, June 11, at Sun 'N Lake's Deer Run Golf Course. The event is a two-person best ball tournament with a double bogey maximum on any hole. Entry fee is $130 per team and includes green fees, cart, range balls, lunch and on-course beverages. Make checks payable to the Sebring Sunrise rotary, P.O. Box 1363, Sebring, FL 33871.

River Greens offering Get Golf Ready in 5 Days

AVON PARK River Greens is offering a Get Golf Ready in 5 Days program between May 11 and May 21. The program consists of five lessons in small groups and is aimed at those with little to no golfing experience. Among the topics covered are rules, etiquette, chipping, putting, full swing, half swing and bunker play. The cost of the program is $99. For more information or two register contact Jason Beatty at 863-453-5210 or Dave Thompson at 863-471-7007.

Junior summer camp tennis program

SEBRING Registrations for the summer session of the After School tennis program are now being accepted. The weekly classes will run between June 6 and July 29 at the Thakkar Tennis Center at Sebring Country Club. Classes run from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday and are for players ages 6 to 18. All level of players are welcomed and the cost is $100 per weekly session. For more information, contact Horace Watkis at 414-2164.

Pinecrest Thursday golf league

AVON PARK The Thursday night Men's Blitz at Pinecrest Golf Club begins on May 5 at 5:30 p.m. with nine holes. There will be a different format each week and teams will be drawn monthly 18 hole formats. You do not need a partner and do not need to commit to every week. Fee is $25 and includes golf, prizes and dinner. Call the golf shop for details at 453-7555.

YMCA flag football

SEBRING The Highlands County YMCA and Eagles Football is doing sign-ups for Youth Flag Football ages 5-14. Healthy Kids Day is Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lifeguard Certification Class sign-ups are taking place now for an April 25-30 class.

LAST CHANCE RANCH 5K, 10K

SEBRING The fourth annual Last Chance Ranch 10K/5K Run-Walk is set for Highlands Hammock State Park on Saturday, April 23 at 7:30 a.m. The run/walk benefits the Last Chance Education Foundation for the Venus, Florida institution. Race organizer Darrell Jensen may be reach at 441-3357 and Central Florida Striders president Chet Brojek at 385-4736 or cbrojek@comcast.net to sign up for the event. Entry fee is $25 and includes a dri-fit tee, awards in both 10Kand 5K events, and refreshments post race. Entry forms and checks may be mailed to Darrell Jensen, 48 Lake Henry Drive, Lake Placid, FL 33852. Tee shirt sizes can only be guaranteed for pre-registered entrants. Checks made payable to: AMIKids-Last Chance Ranch should be included with entry form.

Country Club of Sebring golf league

SEBRING The Country Club of Sebring will be holding a men's summer 9-hole golf league on Wednesdays beginning at 5:30 p.m. League play will begin on May 4 and the format is two-man teams playing individual medal play and a team best-ball.

Team sign-up fee is $50 and the weekly cost of play is $12. There will be closest to the pin and an optional skins game each week. Dinner and drink specials will take place in the clubhouse after play.

For more information call 382-3500.

Blue Streak Golf Classic

SEBRING The 28th annual Blue Streak Golf Classic will take place on May 7 at Sun 'N Lake Golf Course. Both the Turtle Run and Deer Run courses will be used. The tournament begins at 8:30 a.m. with a shotgun start.

The event is one of the main fundraisers for Sebring Firemen Inc., which raises funds to support Sebring athletics. The cost is $60 per person and includes one mulligan, lunch, beverages, cart, green fees, range balls and more.

All players will receive goodie bags. Mail or fax entries to Terry Quarles, Sebring High School, 3514 Kennilworth Blvd., Sebring, FL 33870. The fax number is 863-471-5507.

YMCA Youth Flag Football sign-ups

SEBRING The Highlands County Family YMCA is taking sign-ups for Youth Football for ages 5 to 14. Healthy Kids Day will take place April 16 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. For more information contact 863-382-9622.

Placid Lakes County Club summer league meeting

LAKE PLACID Placid Lakes County Club summer business league will be meeting on Thursday, April 28, at 5 p.m. All interested parties can contact Travis at the pro shop at 863-465-1626.

SFCC holding Dunning Terrell Night

AVON PARK The South Florida Community College Panthers will honor the memory of Coach Dunning Terrell on Monday, April 25, before the start of the baseball game against State College of Florida. Terrell was the first coach in school history and coached basketball and baseball between 1966 and 1974.

The Panthers would like to see former players, friends, family and colleagues of Terrell. The ceremony will begin at 5:45 p.m. and the game is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m.

Softball League meeting scheduled

SEBRING A league meeting for Highlands County softball teams is scheduled for April 19 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Highlands County Sports Complex off Sheriff's Tower Road. Leagues will begin playing on May 9. Open registration for all adult softball players, men and women, is ongoing until April 26. The charge is $350 and a $15 sanction fee. If you are interested in playing organized softball, please sign up at the Highlands County Sports Complex. For more information, please contact Dan Jamison at the Highlands County Sports Complex (863) 402-6755.

Hit and Giggle ladies golf clinic

SEBRING Debby McNall will be hosting the hit and giggles ladies golf clinic beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20. The clinic wil be held at Sebring Golf Club and will run through the summer months and the cost is $20 per person. The clinic is one hour. For more information, contact McNall at 873-0783 or 386-9492.

Junior golf clinics

Sebring Debby McNall will host junior golf clinics on Thursday at 4 p.m. at Sebring Golf Club. For more information, contact McNall at 386-9492 or 257-1108.

Highlands Youth Football, Cheer fundraiser

SEBRING The Highlands Youth Football and Cheer Organization (HYF) will be having a Car Wash fundraiser at Advanced Auto Parts at the corner of US 27 and the Sebring Parkway on April 9 and April 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All monies earned or donated will be used to purchase equipment and uniforms for the boys and girls. HYF is a new league to Sebring and is looking forward to providing a rewarding youth sports program to foster these boys and girls to develop sportsmanship, physical fitness and build their self esteem as well as provide them an opportunity to be part of a team. The team name is the "Highlands Eagles" and team colors are black, yellow and white. HYF will also be offering registration during our car wash for cheerleaders and football players. Any registered player that needs to turn in registration information or payment can come to the car wash to do so. Several of our coaches and board members will be there to meet or answer any questions you may have. This league is for ages 5 - 15 years old. Registration fees are $75 each for football and cheer or $65 each if you are signing up multiple children. Limited Spots are available for Mighty-Mite, Pee Wee and Junior Varsity Divisions - Flag & Varsity players are needed. All divisions are open for cheerleading. For information regarding football, please call Tim Hooks @ (863) 414-2873, Cliff Howell @ (863) 253-7070 or Becky Grippo @ (863)381-9760 for cheerleading.

Highlands Ridge Summer League

AVON PARK Sign-ups are being taken for the Highlands Ridge Summer League. The league is played with two-person teams and runs from May 4 to Sept. 21. Registration is $30 per player and weekly fees are $15. The deadline to sign up is April 27. Call 453-9991 for more information.

Lake Placid Youth Football and Cheer sign-ups

LAKE PLACID Lake Placid Youth Football and Cheer is accepting registration forms for the 2011 season. Sign-up dates are April 9 at the Lake June Ball Fields from 12:30 to 2 p.m. and May 7 at Stuart Park from 10:30 a.m. to 1p.m.

Early registration prices are $85.00 for tackle and cheer and $50 for flag football. Age 5-6 flag, 7-8 MM, 9-10 Peewee, 11-12 Juniors, 13-14 Seniors.

League age is the participant's age as of Aug. 1, 2011. Early registration ends May 7. Please visit www.lpyouthfootball.com for additional information and registration forms. Parents interested in coaching football or cheer please notify TJ Swaford ASAP at 863-441-1071 or vicepresident@lpyouthfootball.com

SFCC offering summer baseball camps

AVON PARK South Florida Community College is offering summer baseball camps from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30, Mondays through Thursdays, from June 13 to 16 and June 20 to 23. Registration will take place between 8 and 8:30 a.m.

Cost is $80 per week or $150 for both weeks of the camp, which is open to ages 6-13.

Cost includes daily snacks, tee shirts for all campers, pool time. Camp will focus on offensive and defensive fundamentals, baseball-oriented agility, games and swimming pool time. For more information, visit , call Panther coach/AD Rick Hitt at 863-784-7036 or e-mail .

SFCC offering All Fun Youth Camp

AVON PARK South Florida Community College is offering a two-day fun camp in which participants are able to choose the activity of their liking. Possible choices include beach volleyball, basketball, softball, baseball, soccer, pool activities or the fitness center.

The camp takes place Thursday, June 9 and Friday, June 10, between 9 and 3 p.m. Lunch will be included.

The morning session will include stretching, strength and flexibility, arm and body care and an introduction to the fitness center. Following lunch, campers will be able to choose their activity.

The cost is $50 per day or $95 for both days.

For more information visit or contact Rick Hitt at 863-784-7036.

Sebring Youth Fastpitch Softball fundraiser

SEBRING Sebring Youth Fastpitch Softball is holding its second annual BBQ Fundraiser and Tournament on Saturday, April 30 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. The BBQ lunch consists of pulled pork sandwich, baked beans, coleslaw, cookies and tea. You can take your food out or eat and watch the girls play.

For more information contact or call 863-546-0201.

Sebring Youth Fastpitch Softball registrations

SEBRING Sebring Youth Fastpitch Softball is conducting registrations for girls ages 10 to 15 through April 1. Registration is $65 for the first child and $45 for siblings.

For more information visit or e-mail or call 863-546-0201.

Sebring take down club

SEBRING Will be holding wrestling practice at Sebring High School in Room 301, which is the wrestling room, across from the Cafe every Tuesday and Thursday from 6-7 p.m. The cost is $25 for the year. All ages are welcome and for more information, contact Sebring wrestling coach Josh Miller at 835-1787.

Sun N' Lake Tuesday Night Golf League

SEBRING Highlands County's largest and most successful summer league will be starting soon. Sun N' Lake Golf Club will be hosting its annual Tuesday Night League starting April 26th. The league consists of 2-person teams that will square off against each other every Tuesday night starting at 5:30 p.m. Get your team signed up today as space is limited. The registration fee of $25 per person will be due by April 22nd. Cost per week is $12 a person for 9 holes of golf and prize money. Additional skins game, points game, and closest to pin contests will be available. To sign up call the pro shop at (863) 385-4830 ext.1.

Highlands Shriners Golf Scramble

AVON PARK The first annual Highlands Shriners Golf Scramble will take place on April 16 at 8:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at Pinecrest Golf Club. The fee is $55 per player and the field will be limited to the first 36 foursomes.

There will be three flights and fees include lunch and prizes.

For more information contact Paul Morris at 446-2064 or Pinecrest Golf Course at 453-7555.

Square One shooting clays

Square One Sporting Clays will be holding its monthly novice sporting clays clinic with free instruction and coaching on Saturday, April 2, beginning at 9 a.m. A NSCA Certified Instructor will be available to help shooters master the fundamentals in an effort to achieve consistency and higher scores. To reserve a space and get more information call Phillip Sudduth at (863) 441-1948.

Lake Placid youth softball, baseball

LAKE PLACID Lake Placid Youth Baseball & Softball is accepting registration forms for Baseball ages 11-12 Ozone, 13-14 & Softball, ages 10-12, 13-15. Forms are available at the website , or call Sheri Griffin at 441-1955 for Baseball & Linette Wells at 441-2320 for Softball. Registration deadline is April 7 for baseball and softball. Player evaluation and draft for baseball and softball will be April 9.

Sandy Foster Memorial Golf Tournament

SEBRING The first annual Sandy Foster Memorial Nu-Hope elder Care Services Golf tournament will take place April 9 at the Country Club of Sebring. There will be an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start, followed by lunch.

The event is a two-person scramble and the cost is $60 per player. Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams in each flight. The deadline to register is March 25.

Miracle League Day at Lake June

LAKE PLACID The Student Support Services department of the Highlands County School Board and the Miracle League of Lake Placid will be hosting the second annual Miracle League Day at the Glades Electric Miracle League Field at Lake June Park on Tuesday, March 15, between 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

The event will provide a day of baseball related events for over 160 special needs students from Highlands County schools. Parents are encouraged to attend.

For more information contact Isaac Durrance at 863-381-7401 or Frannie Gillilan at 863-446-0656.

Nick Sottile Memorial Golf Tournament

LAKE PLACID The Lake Placid Athletic Association's (LPAA) Annual Nick Sottile Memorial Golf Tournament will tee-off at 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at Placid Lakes Country Club. The event is a four-person scramble with cash prizes for the winning teams in each flight.

Golfers can win hole-in-one prizes at four holes as well as closest-to-pin prizes and other great gifts. This tournament is famous for its spectacular post-game meal that features a feast of culinary delights including jumbo shrimp, pulled pork, BBQ chicken and all the accoutrements, several dessert choices and beverages.

Teams are invited to participate for $400 per foursome, or individuals can register for $100 and will be assigned a team. To register or obtain more information on the tournament, contact Laura Teal at 863-441-0729.

Bill Jarrett Ford is the tournament's lead sponsor for the fifth consecutive year, but more sponsors are needed. Sponsorship ranges from $50 hole-sponsors to $1,000 corporate sponsors. Lunch tickets are included with most sponsorship levels.

Proceeds from this tournament directly benefit youth sports in Lake Placid and the Nick Sottile Memorial Scholarship Fund. Sottile was the Florida Highway Patrol Trooper and "hometown hero" who was killed in the line of duty in January, 2007. LPAA commemorates his service and remembers his sacrifice through this tournament.

Parents of athletes and members of the community are invited and encouraged to join LPAA. Contact LPAA President Darrell Heckman at 441-0417.

Spirit Expo at Edge Cheer

SEBRING The Spirit Expo is set for Friday, April 8 at 7 p.m. at the Highlands County Fair Convention Center. Teams and solo from age 5-18 will perform cheer routines, dances and solos and local high school cheer groups and tumblers will perform. The cost is $5 for ages 5-12 and $7 for ages 13 and up. There will be a 50/50 raffle drawing and a silent auction. For more information, contact the Edge Cheer Center at 471-0085.

Project Graduation golf tournament

WAUCHULA The Hardee High School Project Graduation golf tournament is set for Saturday, April 2 at Torrey Oaks golf course in Bowling Green. The cost for the four-person scramble is $60 per player and it begins with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. For more information, contact Ben Norris at 863-990-0072.

Sebring Youth Football, Cheer

SEBRING Sebring Youth Football and Cheer registration will be today from 9 a.m. to noon at the Highlands County Sports Complex. There will also be a football players six-week conditioning camp that begins on April 4 with a cost of $25 per player. There will be a two-week cheerleading camp that begins on May 2 for ages 5-14 with a cost of $10 per person. For more information, contact Kim Anderson at6 381-5047 or Melissa lane at 381-9325.

Sebring Golf Club Tuesday League
SEBRING The Sebring Golf Club Tuesday League begins on April 19. Two-person teams play weekly through September. The cost is $20 per week and there is a $25 registration fee. The deadline to sign up is April 12.

Avon Park Mall Festival 5K
AVON PARK The 26th annual Avon Park Mall Festival 5K Run/Walk is scheduled for March 25 at the old Armory Building at 6 p.m. The unique "night moves" run is new this year.
"We thought an early evening run would be a wonderful way to kick off the AP Mall Festival celebration," said race director Chet Brojek.
Registration will begin at 5 p.m. in the building across from the tennis courts on Donaldson Park.
Entry fee is $15 through March 21 and $20 afterwards up through the day of the race. Tee-shirts are guaranteed for only the first 100 entrants. Those desiring an entry form can e-mail cbrojek@comcast.net or call Chet at 385-4735.
Mail checks payable to Central Florida Striders to Central Florida Striders, 3310 Par Road, Sebring, FL 33872.
The event benefits the boys and girls track teams at Avon Park High School.

H.O.P.E. Foundation 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
SEBRING The first annual Mary Toney H.O.P.E. Foundation 3 on 3 Basketball tournament will take place April 2 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Sebring High School gym. The cost is $5 per player and prizes will be given away to the first and second place teams in each age bracket.
There are age brackets for players 7-9, 10-12, 13-15 and 16-18. The 7-9 boys and girls and the 10-12 boys and girls will begin play at 8:30 a.m. with the older kids starting play at 1:30 p.m. All teams need to be in the gym 30 minutes before their first game.
For more information contact LaVaar Scott at 214-3880 or LaV39@yahoo.com.

Elks golf outing
SEBRING The monthly Elks golf outing is on Monday, March 7 at Harder Hall Country Club. Cost for the 8 a.m. shotgun start is $32 per player. To register contact jack McLaughlin at 471-3295.

South Central Florida Pickelball Championship
AVON PARK This Saturday at 10 a.m., the first South Central Florida Pickelball League Championship will take place at the courts in Highlands Ridge. The league is made up of five communities in Central Florida. Those communities are: Highlands Ridge, Tanglewood, Solivita, Lake Ashton and Rainbow Resort. Several of the finest pickleball players in Florida will be competing and two of the best teams will battle. Anyone interested in learning about the "fastest growing sport in adult communities across the country" should make their way to Highlands Ridge. Matches will run from 10 a.m. to the finals at approximately 1 p.m.

Novice sporting clays clinic
SEBRING Square One Sporting Clays will be holding a novice sporting clays clinic with free instruction on Saturday, March 12, beginning at 9 a.m. An NSCA certified instructor will be available to help shooters master the fundamentals in an effort to achieve consistency and higher scores.
To reserve a space or get more information, contact Phillip Sudduth at 441-1948.

VFW annual golf outing
SEBRING VFW Post 4300 will hold its 30th annual golf outing on March 26 at Golf Hammock. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and a shotgun start will take place at 8:30 a.m.
Registration forms are at various golf courses, the VFW Post or call Golf Hammock at 382-2151 to have one faxed to you.
Registrations must be in by March 20. Hole and tee sponsorships are available.
For more information contact Dale Ellis at 446-1454.

American Legion annual Vets Tournament
LAKE PLACID The American Legion Post 25 is holding its fifth annual Vets Tournament on Saturday, April 9, at Placid Lakes. The cost is $55 per player or $250 for a four-person team and hole sponsorship.
The tournament will begin at 8:30 a.m. and applications are available at the Post or Placid Lakes.
For more information, contact 441-4103 or 465-0975.

Highlands County Cattlemen's Golf Tournament
SEBRING The Highlands County annual Cattlemen's Golf Tournament will take place March 5 at Sebring Municipal Golf Course. The tournament is a four-person scramble and the cost is $60 per player.
For more information contact Lindsey at 471-3333 or 381-0650.

Avon Park baseball registrations
AVON PARK Avon Park baseball is accepting registrations for T-ball (ages 4-6), Majors (11-12) and Dixie Boys (13-14). Registrations will be accepted on March 5 and March 12 at Durrah Martin Complex between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
For more information, call Chris at 253-0897.

Sebring spring break basketball camp
SEBRING The Sebring High School basketball program will be hosting a basketball camp for boys and girls in second through sixth grades on Monday, March 28 and Tuesday, March 29 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. The cost of the camp is $20 and is for players of all skill levels.
Current and former players will help run the camp. There will be contests, competition and prizes.
Campers can bring a lunch of purchase lunch at the camp for a reasonable fee.
Contact coach Mike Lee at 441-1221 or leem@highlands.k12.fl.us for more information.

David "Doc Owen" Golf Tournament
AVON PARK The Avon Park Noon Rotary club will host its second annual David "Doc Owen" Golf Tournament on Saturday, April 16 at Highlands Ridge North. The two-person scramble-format entry fee is $60 per person with prizes in flight groups, lunch, goodie bag and refreshments on the course. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. with an 8:30 shotgun tee time.
Entry information and check payable to Avon Park Noon Rotary mailed to Chet Brojek, 3310 Par Road, Sebring, FL 33872. Golfers should include their names and handicaps along with their check. Those needing a form may e-mail Brojek at cbrojek@comcast.net or call him at 385-4736.
Business entry of two-persons plus a hole sign for a total of $200 is available for the first time this year. All Rotary club members are urged to support and participate in the event that benefits local Rotary charity projects. Business hole signs for $100 are also available by contacting Chet via e-mail or phone.

Sebring Youth Fastpitch Softball
SEBRING Sebring Youth Fastpitch Softball is currently conducting registrations for girls ages 10 to 15. Registration is $65 for the first child and $45 for any siblings and will be taken at Custom Prints at 2805 Alt U.S. 27 S. in Sebring (behind the Southgate Publix). For more information, visit SYFS on Facebook, check out their website at www.eteamz.com/sebringyouthfastpitchsoftball or e-mail dmcmanus64@embarqmail.com.

Sebring Eagles Memorial Golf Scramble
SEBRING The Sebring Eagles No. 4240 will be holding its second annual Memorial Golf tournament on Saturday, March 12 at the Country Club of Sebring in Memory Of Igy Soler.
A shotgun start will take place at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $55 per player and includes one Mulligan along with refreshments during golf. Door prizes and lunch will be held at the Sebring Eagles 12921 U.S. 98 S. in Sebring
This year's event will benefit both The Human Society and Freedom Excursions. Freedom Excursions' primary mission is to take wounded Warriors, with both physical and psychological wounds, out on excursions as part of their therapy. For more information about sponsoring a hole, contact Joe Waters at 214-8005 or Pam Soler at 471-1166 or the Sebring Eagles at 655-4007. For more information on Freedom Excursions, visit www.freedomexcursions.org.

After School spring tennis program
SEBRING Registrations for the spring session of the After School tennis program are now being accepted. The nine-week class begins on March 8 and will continue through May 16 at the Thakkar Tennis Center at Sebring Country Club.
Class for Tiny Tots (4 to 6 years old) will be Tuesday between 3:15 p.m. and 4 p.m. and the cost is $75. Future Champs (ages 6 to 12) will meet Monday and Tuesday from 4 to 5 p.m. and the cost is 90. Open classes will be held between 4 and 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The cost of one class per week is $90.
The Pre-Tournament Academy (12 to 18 year olds) meets on Wednesday and Thursday between 5 and 6:30 p.m. The cost is $120. For more information, contact Horace Watkis at 414-2164 or the Country Club at 386-4282.

Sebring Youth Football and Cheer camp
SEBRING Sebring Youth Football and Cheer will be holding a six-week spring conditioning camp beginning April 4. The cost is $25 per player and practices will be held two or three nights per week.
A two-week cheerleading camp will be held beginning May 2. The cost is $10.
The camps will culminate in an exhibition game to be played on Saturday, May 14.
Registrations will be accepted on Saturday, March 12 between 9 a.m. and noon at the Highlands County Sports Complex. The first 50 participants each day will receive a door prize and free raffle ticket for a bicycle. Free drinks and snacks will be available.

Can-Am golf tournament slated
SEBRING The Inaugural Can-Am Tournament at Golf Hammock C.C. will be held Saturday, March 5, starting with an 8:30 shotgun start. It is a two-person scramble, paired 2 Americans with 2 Canadians, flighted, with prizes for first, second and third places, along with other prizes and raffle and a 50-50 drawing.
The cost is $45, which includes cart, a burger buffet lunch and prizes. Call the Pro Shop at 863-382-2151 and have a registration form faxed to you or pick one up at your closest course. Registrations paid by Feb.28 will allow your team to a free practice round on Friday, March 4, space available. There will be a plaque honoring the winning team (country), along with full bragging rights.

Sebring Youth Baseball tryouts planned
SEBRING Sebring Youth Baseball is accepting registrations for the upcoming 1-12 and 13-14 seasons. The cost is $80 per player. You can register at Custom Prints, located in south Sebring behind Publix between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Fridays or online at www.sebringyouthbaseball.org.
Tryouts will be held Thursday, March 24.

Michigan Moose Association Snowbird Golf Tournament
AVON PARK The Michigan Moose Assoction is holding its 19th annual Snowbird Golf tournament on Sunday, March 13, at River Greens Golf Course in Avon Park. The tournament is a mixed scramble and you do have to be a Moose member to play. The registration deadline is March 8.
The cost is $55 per person and includes cart, dinner and prizes.
For more information, contact Don Novick at 941-794-0161 or Bruce Cook at 941-778-4776.

Lake Placid Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament
LAKE PLACID The 17th annual Lake Placid Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament will take place March 26 with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start at Placid Lakes Country Club. The cost is $75 per player and includes golf, continental breakfast, lunch, prizes and raffle tickets.
Teams will be flighted by handicap and receive 20 percent of total handicap. Each team must use at least two drives per player.
Entries should be made by March 16.
Hole sponsorships are available. Call 465-2588 for more information.

Highlands Seminole Club 5K
SEBRING The Highlands Seminole Club is hosting its first 5K event on Saturday, March 5, at the Sun 'N Lake Preserve. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and the race is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. The cost is $20 the day of race. Entry forms can be found at www.highlandsseminoleclub.org. Call 386-9194 or e-mail mantarayEM@earthlink.net for more information.

Our Lady of Grace Golf Tournament
AVON PARK Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church is holding its first annual golf tournament at River Greens on Saturday, March 12, beginning at 8 a.m. The cost is $60 per player and includes golf, cart, golf shirt and lunch. Full members of River Greens pay only $35.
Hole sponsorships are available.
For more information call Jim Conroy at 452-5610.

James McFarling Golf Tournament
SPRING LAKE The 5th annual James McFarling Golf Tournament will take place Saturday, March 5, at Spring Lake Golf Resort. Proceeds from the tournament will be awarded to scholarship recipients from the Sertoma Junior Golf tour.
The cost is $50 per person, which includes goodie bags, flight pries and lunch at Michael's Restaurant.
For more information contact John Delaney at 655-3686.

Heartland Soccer Club seeking players
SEBRING The Heartland Soccer Club is looking for players to play 3-on-3 soccer between March 5 and May 14. Games will alternate between Lake Wales Soccer Park and Mary Holland Park in Bartow. Practices are not mandatory, but are encouraged, and times and places will be determined by team coaches.
The cost is $50 for new players and includes FYSA registration fees or $40 for FYSA players from the fall.
Games are for players age 10 through 18 and a copy of birth certificate is required. The final day to register is Feb. 12.
For more information, contact Gelene Cochran at 414-3387 or heartlandsoccerclub@yahoo.com.

YMCA taking soccer registrations
SEBRING The Highlands County Family YMCA is taking soccer registrations for player's ages 3 to 15 for the upcoming spring season. Call 382-9622 for more information.

Bob McKinney Golf Outing
SEBRING The seventh annual Sons of Am-Vets Bob McKinney Golf Outing will take place at Sebring Municipal Golf Course on March 12. A shotgun start will take place at 8:30 a.m.
The cost is $45 and includes golf, cart, prizes and food and drinks at Am-Vets.
For more information, contact John Kloet at 385-1493.

Am-Vets golf tournament
SEBRING The 7th annual Bob McKinney golf tournament will be held on Saturday, March 12 at Sebring Golf Club. The cost is $45 with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. For more information, contact John Kloet at 385-1493.

Lake Placid Chamber of Commerce Bass Tournament
LAKE PLACID The 13th annual Greater Lake Placid Chamber of Commerce Bass Tournament will take place Sunday, March 27, at Lake Istokpoga, Windy Point Ramp in Lake Placid. The tournament is a two-person team format.
The cost is $100 per team and includes a $10 Big Bass fee.
Boats will take off in the order in which they are entered, so early entry is advised.
Fishing will take place from safe light to 2:30 p.m. and boats must be in the basin prior to designated return time or they will be disqualified.
For more information, contact the Chamber at 465-4331.

Kegel Bowling Center looking for youth bowlers
SEBRING Kegel Bowling Center is looking for all levels of youth interested in bowling. Ages 5 to 20 welcome. Bowling is Saturdays at 9:45 a.m. Cost is $10 per week after a registration fee of $45 which includes sanction fee, shirt, first and last week of bowling. Contact Kegel Bowling Center at 382-2643 for more information.

Wings of Faith golf tournament
SEBRING Wings of Faith Christian Worship Center is holding its first annual golf tournament at the Country Club of Sebring on April 16. Check-in is 7:30 to 8:15 a.m. and a shotgun start will take place at 8:30 a.m.
The tournament is a four-person scramble and fees are $60 per player until March 26 and $70 per player afterwards. Entry fee includes green fees, cart and lunch and proceeds will be donated to the Wings of Faith scholarship program.
Hole sponsorships are available.
For more information, contact Jason Hankerson at 253-2234 or jasonhankerson@gmail.com; or Alvin Walter Sr. at 381-5706 or alvinwalterssr@yahoo.com.
Online registrations can be made at www.wingsoffaithchrsitianworhsipcenter.com.

Highlands County senior softball
SEBRING The Highlands County senior softball season begins on Jan. 6 at 12:30 p.m. at the Highlands County Sports Complex. Games will continue through March 15.

YMCA gymnastics
SEBRING The YMCA is offering gymnastics classes for children 3 and up. There are classes for beginners, intermediates and advanced gymnasts. For more information, call the YMCA at 382-9622.

Golf clinics
SEBRING Debby McNall is hosting a junior golf clinic beginning at 4 p.m. every Thursday at Sebring Golf Club. She is also holding a ladies clinic at 2 p.m. on Saturdays. Contact McNall at 257-1108 or 386-9492 for more information.

Kegel Bowling Academy
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 382-2643.

Highlands County YMCA
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 nonmembers.
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.