Each week, The Lima News publishes a calendar of events of local interest. Events should be submitted by noon Wednesday of each week to The Lima News Sports Department, 3515 Elida Road, Lima, OH 45807. Events can be faxed to 419-229-2926 or e-mailed to [email protected].
ARCHERY
Allen County Archers
The Allen County Archers, at the corner of state Route 117 and Defiance Trail, have a pair of monthly shoots planned. A traditional shoot is held the third Saturday of every month from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. An open shoot is the first Saturday and Sunday of every month from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For details, call Neil Wallace at 567-825-7109.
ATHLETICS
Lima
The #DragonSpeed Clinic, hosted by Lima Senior Lady Spartans track and field team will be be at Spartan Stadium from 4:30-6:30 p.m. June 21-23.
The clinic is open to athletes of all sports (ages 13-18) that wish to improve their basic running/sprint mechanics. Gray Horn, 2014 United States champion and track coach at Tiffin University will be on hand for coaching tips.
The cost of the camp is $75 ($60 for Lima City school-athletes). Registration will begin at 3:30 p.m.
For more information contact Emmanuel Curtis at [email protected] or 419-549-0134 or 419-996-3050.
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL
Payne
The Payne Ball Association will be playing host to two all-star tournaments the weekend of July 8-10 at the Payne Community Park.
A boys 8 & under coach-pitch baseball tournament will be played with teams guaranteed three games in the tournament.
Also, a girls 8 & under coach-pitch softball tournament will take place on those three days as well with all teams guaranteed to play three games.
For more information, please contact Kevin Wannemacher at 419-399-7243 or [email protected]. Registration and payment must be received to confirm a spot.
BASEBALL
Bluffton
The Bluffton University baseball team will host a Youth Skills Camp from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on July 18 and July 19. The camp is open to youth ages 9-14. Cost is $78. Registration forms can be found at bluffton.edu/athletics/baseball. Participants will be coached by Bluffton University players and coaches. A low player-to-coach ratio will help youth develop skills suited for his/her age and skill level. Learning will be emphasized through drills designed to improve technique through a fun, competitive atmosphere. Players will need to bring a sack lunch, water bottle and all baseball equipment (helmet, glove, bat, catcher’s equipment, etc.)
BASKETBALL
Bluffton
The Bluffton University women’s basketball team will host a Skills Camp Monday, June 27-Thursday, June 30. The camp is open to girls entering grades 2-8. The first session will be for participants entering grades 2-4 and will take place from 9 a.m.-noon all four days. The second session will be for participants entering grades 5-8 and will take place from 1-4 p.m. each day. The cost for session 1 is $55 per camper while session 2 costs $65 per camper and payment must be received by June 1. Registration forms can be found at bluffton.edu/athletics/womensbasketball/.
Bluffton
A Jamar Butler Basketball Camp takes place in July at Bluffton Family Recreation.The camp is July 16, at Bluffton Family Recreation. Grades 1-4 sessions are from 9 a.m. to noon. Grades 5-8 sessions are from 1-4 p.m. Butler is a former Lima Shawnee and Ohio State University basketball player. Cost for the camp is $50 and registration includes a t-shirt. Campers should bring water bottles, a basketball and basketball shoes. Registration is available on line at: www.bfronline.com/register. Contact BFR at 419-358-4150 for more information.
Lima
The American Youth Basketball Tour will make its first stop in Lima on June 25 and 26 at Lima Senior. It’s open to youth in grades 4 through 12, with games played in June and July. For details, visit aybtour.com or email [email protected].
Lima
The Lima Express camp will be held July 25-28 at Lima Central Catholic. Sessions will be 9 a.m. to noon (third through fifth grade), 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (sixth through eighth grade). Cost is $100. Registrations include registration to all-star game on at 7 p.m. July 29. For more information call 419-549-6426 or send email to [email protected].
Lima
The Lima Salvation Army, 614 E. Market St., Lima, has an adult open gym from 6 to 9 p.m. Fridays for anyone 18 years of age or older.
Lima
The Lima Family YMCA will be conducting a basketball camp for first and second grade students at the Lima YMCA from June 27-28. Registration begins on May 19. The fee is $25 for YMCA members and $45 for nonmembers.
Lima
The YMCA summer basketball league for first through fifth grade students is now forming. Games will begin the week of June 21 with the first and second grade league playing on Tuesdays from 5:30-9 p.m. and third and fourth grade league on Thursdays from 5:30-9 p.m. The registration fee is $25 for YMCA members and $50 for non members.
Lima
The Lady Barons of The Ohio State University and Rhodes State would like to invite area female basketball players to join with them for Open Gym on Sunday evenings at 5 p.m.
BOWLING
Lima
Westgate Entertainment Center will offer two free games of bowling every day to children through KidsBowlFree.com this summer. Families who register will have coupons sent to their email accounts every Sunday. The program runs through Aug. 31. For details, call 419-227-721 or email [email protected].
CYCLING
Bluffton
The second annual Ride to Remember bicycle ride is in Bluffton on July 16. The start is 8 a.m. Route options include 2, 10, 36, 64 and 100 miles. Registration through June 30 is $20 for individuals, $15 for a second family member and $5 for each additional family member. Costs are $5 more after June 30. Entries include a lightweight bag and snacks. For details or to register, visit ridetoremember.net or visit Bluffton Family Recreation, 2015 Snider Road, Bluffton.
FOOTBALL
ELIDA
The second annual Legends of Northwest Ohio will be conducting a free football camp July 16 for area youth age 8-13. . Elida alumni and former NFL player Kyle Miller will be joined by NFL players Zac Dysert of the Miami Dolphins and Jarrod Pughsley of the Kansas City Chiefs to teach fundamentals, coach, encourage and inspire these young athletes. Other high school and college players and local state championship coaches will be coaching at the football camp, as well. The camp will be held at Elida’s Football Stadium. For more details and to register go to; [email protected] or e-mail [email protected]. For more information contact Mark Miller at 419-235-0033
Convoy
The fifth annual Kory Lichtensteiger Football Camp will be held in Convoy from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, June 25. This offensive focused camp is for athletes entering grades 9-12. The cost of the camp is $60 per athlete with a guaranteed T-shirt if registered before June 20.
Lichtensteiger is a graduate of Crestview High School and Bowling Green State University. He is now the starting center for the Washington Redskins. He returns to Northwest Ohio on June 25 to produce a Division I caliber camp accessible to a highly talented, yet under-recruited area.
The featured camp guest again this year will be Washington Redskins strength and agility coach, Chad Englehart. He brings with him secrets of the NFL Combine and a knowledge base for body development that will improve athletes’ performance at any level. He will emphasize football specific speed and strength training as well as drills that include the campers 40 time, Pro Shuttle, L Cone Drill, and best of all learn how to decrease your 40 time by .2 seconds.
The goal with the camp is to bring an elite football camp in our back yard. Visit KLFootballcamp.com online to register or find out more information, or visit us on Facebook and Twitter @klfootballcamp.
Celina
The Midwest Buckeye Football Officials Association is offering classes to train and certify new high school football officials. Students will receive all rulebooks and officials’ manuals and have their dues paid to the Ohio High School Athletic Association.
Students must pass the OHSAA official’s test as part of the class.
High school students 14 and older interested in officiating grade school football games may also enroll. Classes will meet from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Wednesdays beginning July 13, and ending September 7. Classes will be conducted in Celina.
Successful candidates will become certified OHSAA class II officials. There is a fee of $125 for the class. For more information or to register, contact Garry Mosier at 419-733-6762 [email protected] or Mark Cisco 419-733-5504 [email protected]
GOLF
Lima
The Lima YMCA will be conducting a summer golf camp at the Oaks Golf Course on from 9:30 – 11 a.m. June 20-23. The camps is open to boys and girls ages 6 to 14 years old and they will learn course etiquette, terminology and the fundamentals of the game. Individuals must have golf clubs. The fee is $75 for YMCA members and $80 for non members.
Ottawa
The fifth annual Big Brothers Big Sisters Golf For Kids’ Sake scramble tees off with a 1 p.m. shotgun start June 26 at Pike Run Golf Club, 10807 Road H, Ottawa. Cost is $240 per team, including golf for four, two carts, range balls, lunch, supper and drink tickets. There will be hole prizes and prizes for first, second, third and highest scores. For details, visit bbbswco.com or call 419-523-4016, or download an entry form online at j.mp/1Nb7erp. The event is also looking for sponsors by calling Todd Pester at 419-306-2616.
BELLEFONTAINE
The Friends Serving Friends 31 Annual Golf Scramble will be held June 26 at Chcrokcc Hills Golf Cours, in Bellefontaine. There is a $1,000 first Prize, paid to five places. Participants can sign-up in pairs-and will draw to a foursome. ‘Ihe cost is $35 per person. and green fees and carth rental can he paid at the course upon check-in. Following the scramble, there will be a steak dinner for all participants at Cherokee. The cut-off date to register is June 22. For further information, call Ray at (937) 935-5566 or Judi at (937) 843-6412.
Lima
The 73rd annual Lima Area Women’s Match Play Tournament is July 21-24. Starting times are 9 a.m. Thursday and Friday and 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, with matches played at Lost Creek Golf Club, Hidden Creek Golf Club, Delphos Golf Club and Shawnee Country Club. You do not need a USGA handicap to participate, and organizers will try to fulfill pairing requests for the qualifying round. After qualifying, the tournament heads to match play this year. Divisions include a prep/junior division, seniors division, open flight and championship flight. Entry deadline is July 15, and the fee is $70. Download a registration form online at j.mp/26kHG6Y. Call Asa Donaldson at 419-229-4801 with any questions.
Lima
The 16th annual Rhodes State College Tee Off for Scholarships Outing has a shotgun start at 8 a.m. Friday, July 29, at Colonial Golfers Club. For details or to sign up, contact Kevin Reeks at 419-995-8081 or [email protected], or visit RhodesState.edu/TeeOff.
Waynesfield-Goshen
The Waynesfield-Goshen Athletic Department will hold the second annual Waynesfield-Goshen Athletic Department Golf Scramble at 1:30 p.m. June 18 with a shotgun start. All proceeds will benefit the Waynesfield-Goshen Athletic Department uniform fund, and the Waynesfield-Goshen student-athletes.
RUNS/WALKS
Spencerville
The Spencerville Subway and Shell 4 Mile Run will be held at 9 a.m. June 25 starts at Spencer Township Park, 2500 Wisher Drive, Spencerville, OH 45887 during the Spencerville Summerfest. Online registration at RunSignUp.com/races and entry forms at ohioroadraces.net under races. Entry fee is $10 no shirt or $15 with shirt by June 20. Race day the entry fee is $15/no shirt, $20/with shirt if available. The one mile run is at 8:30 a.m., $1, sign up race day from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.. Awards to male and female top three overall and top three in each age group. Door prizes. Flat out and back course. Contact Brian McMichael 419-647-6433 [email protected] for more information.
5K on the Lake
The ninth annual 5K on The Lake begins at 8:30 a.m. July 2 at the site of the former Lakeview Elementary School, 530 W. Lake St., Lakeview. Entry fee is $20 for run and shirt and $10 just for the run if pre-registered by June 27. Race-day registration is $25 for run and shirt and $15 for run only, with limited race-day T-shirts available. Packet pickup is 7:30 to 8:15 a.m. the day of the race at the school site. Proceeds benefit Lakeview Athletic Association, Huntsville Ball Association, Washington Ball Association and the Logan County Invasion Girls Softball Travel Team. Register online at j.mp/1VTjioh. For details, contact Jesse Avila at 937-843-3258 or [email protected].
Canal Days 5K
The Canal Days 5K is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 18, in Delphos. It will be part of the new Delphos Running Series for 2016, which rewards runners with special awards medals, sponsored by Peak Community Fitness. The event proceeds are reinvested in the Delphos community. For details, call Deann Heiling at 419-230-2963.
Fort Jennings
The Cannonball Run a 5k run/walk will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at the Fort Jennings park as part of the town’s Fort Fest. T-shirts, awards, drink ticket and live band are included. Contact Melissa Wurst at 419-302-6855 or [email protected] for more information.
SHOOTING
Lima Sabres
The Lima Sabres has various shooting events. Junior Smallbore Club is Mondays at 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. May 2 through June 27, with a second session July 11 through Aug. 29. The .22 Rimfire Silhouette League is 5:30 p.m. Mondays from May 2 through June 20. The .22 Rimfire Mini Palm is 5:45 p.m. Mondays from Aug. 1 through Sept. 19, with Aug. 29 off. MPCC matches are the second Sunday of each month at 9 a.m. monthly through October. Steel Challenge Pistol Shoot is the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. through September. Junior Handgun Matches are the third Sunday monthly at 2 p.m. through September. High Power Rifle Matches are the third Sunday monthly at 8:30 a.m. through September. The Tuesday Trap, 5 Stand and Trap Practice is 6 p.m. every Tuesday from May through August. Thursday Trap Practice and League is 4 p.m. weekly, except June 16 and July 21. Junior Trap League is 5 p.m. Thursdays June 16 through July 21. Wednesday morning trap practice is 9 a.m. to noon weekly, weather permitting. Bowling pin matches are 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 13. For additional information, go to limasabres.com or visit on Facebook.
Lima
The Lima Sabres is hosting a Trap Shooting Sports program for youth from 4th grade to youth entering the junior year of high school. Junior Trap Shooting will run through July 21 at 5:30 p.m. each Thursday. The junior trap shooting is open to all youth in the Lima area; a parental consent form must be signed by the parent or guardian. Parents must be on site for the youth to participate. The targets, shells and firearm will all be supplied free of charge. There will be certified NRA Range Safety Officers, along with certified NRA Shotgun Coaching, and NRA certified Shotgun Instructor on staff to work with youth to instruct the youth in the Safety,
A makeup safety class will be held June 23 for those who could not attend the one June 16. The youth will be instructed for the first five weeks of the program to be become safe in the handing of the firearm with no score being kept. On the sixth week, 25 targets will put up for each youth in an Amature Trap Assoc. Format with a 5 person squad. All targets will be 16 yard targets (no Handicap targets). Score will be called for each youth, shoot off targets will available if required. While the scores are being tabulated the youth and families will be able to enjoy a pizza party. Awards will be presented to the top scores in each age group. The Youth trap shooting event is sponsored by Lima Sabres, Friends of the NRA, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, and Safari Club International. Those interested in having a young person participate can contact Lima Sabres on the website at http://www.Iimasabres.com/default/Shotgun.html.
Wapakoneta
The Moulton Gun Club, 14062 Bay Road, Wapakoneta will be holding ATA registered trap shoots June 19, July 10 and Aug. 14. Shoots start at noon. Practice trap shooting is every Wednesday through August, starting at 6 p.m. Standing target shoots will be held May 22 at noon. For information, contact Bruce Berlet at 419-738-6951.
SOCCER
Lima
The Lima Senior boy’s soccer will be hosting the first Spartan Soccer Coaching Clinic on June 25 in Spartan Stadium. Featured clinicians will be internationally known coach/author Graham Ramsey and the staffs of the men’s and women’s soccer programs at UNOH. Pre-registration cost is $35 and $40 on the day of the event. For a registration form contact Tim Brown at [email protected] or 567-204-6083.
Lima
Registration is underway for fall soccer. All Lima City School student/athletes in grades 1-6 who are interested in playing are encouraged to contact Pam Grundish at [email protected]. Registration ends July 23.
SOFTBALL
Bluffton
The Bluffton University softball team will host day camps for advanced and youth players.
An advanced day camp will take place from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on and July 18-19. During the camp, for students entering grades 7-12, participants will have the opportunity to advance their skills in fielding, hitting, base running and more under the guidance of Bluffton University coaches and players. The cost is $75.
A youth day camp will be held from 9 a.m.-4p.m. on July 20. This camp is for students entering grades 1-6 in the fall. This camp will teach softball fundamentals including proper throwing, fielding and hitting mechanics. Bluffton coaches and players will also lead this camp. The cost is $45.
A low player-to-coach ratio will help players develop skills suited for their age and skill level. Learning will be emphasized through drills designed to improve technique in a fun, competitive atmosphere.
Campers will need to bring a sack lunch, water bottle and all softball equipment. The camps will be held on the Bluffton University softball field, and all participants will receive a t-shirt. Registration forms can be found at www.bluffton.edu/athletics/softball For more information, contact Marissa McDaniel, coach, at [email protected]
Grand Lakes
The Grand Lake Fall League is taking registrations for the 2016 Fall League. The Fastpitch Softball league will be divided up into three divisions this year: 9th – 12th grade, 6th – 8th grade, and 3rd – 5th grade. The league will play double headers on Sundays for five weeks; there are not practices as to avoid any conflicts with fall sports. Information and registration forms can be found at thundercamps.com or call John Hendricks at 765-348-6413. The league starts August 21st. Registration deadline is Aug. 1.
TENNIS
Lima
Applications are being taken for the 2016 Lima Area Tennis Association (LATA) Championship City singles, doubles and mixed tournaments to be held at the University of Northwestern Ohio Tennis Courts from July 8-22.
The singles competition will be held from July 8-15 with the doubles tournaments held July 15-17. The mixed doubles competition will be held July 22-24. To be eligible players must be entering the eighth grade in the fall of 2016 or a United States Tennis Association junior ranked player.
The entry fee is $30 per person per tournament for non members, $20 for per person per tournament for LATA members and $15 per person per tournament for high school age students. The deadline for entry fees is July 4 by 5 p.m. for singles, July 11 by 5 p.m. for doubles and July 18 by 5 p.m. for mixed competition.
Entry fees can be mailed to LATA, 2344 Shawnee Rd. PMB#111, Lima, OH 45805. For further information contact Jeff Brown at 567-249-9549.
Lima
The Lima Area Tennis Association and the Lima Parks and Recreation Department will be offering free tennis lessons for junior and pee wee divisions at the Collett Courts. The junior tennis lessons, for individuals ages 9-17, will be held from 10-11 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays through June 21. The pee wee program, for individuals ages 5-8, will be held on Thursdays through July 21 from 9-945 a.m. Registration is the first day of lessons (donations accepted). All new players must show up by the third session. No exceptions. Tennis rackets are required. If you do not have a racket, LATA will provide one.
VOLLEYBALL
Bluffton
The Bluffton University volleyball team will host a variety of skills camps from June 20- June 22.
A serve, pass, dig camp for high school students will take place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on June 20. The camp will focus on the improvement of serving, passing and digging skills. The instruction will be focused and individualized.
A setting camp for high school students will take place from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on June 21. The camp will provide individualized instruction for improving setting skills. Instruction will break down the technique and footwork for setting. Athletes will complete a series of drills that they can continue to use for improve their abilities.
A hitting camp for high school students will take place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on June 21. The camp will emphasize solid fundamentals and personalized instruction on improving hitting. Advanced styles of attacks will also be taught with the emphasis on the athletes being as efficient as possible.
A basic skills camp for students in grades 6-8 will take place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22. The basic skills of volleyball including passing, setting, attacking, serving and defense will be taught while emphasizing correct form and movement.
The cost for each of these camps is $45 and participants should bring a sack lunch.
A beginner camp for kindergarten through fifth grade students will take place from 10 a.m.-noon on June 22. The camp will focus on introducing all of the basic volleyball skills while incorporating fun volleyball activities. The cost for this camp is $25.
The camp staff is comprised of the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference champion players and coaches as well as former Bluffton players. All campers will receive a t-shirt. Registration forms can be found at www.bluffton.edu/athletics/volleyball/ For more information, contact Samantha Granger, assistant coach, at [email protected]
Lima
The University of Findlay will be conducting an Oilers Volleyball Camp for students grades 4-9 from 1-4 p.m. from June 20-23 at the Lima Family YMCA. The fee is $70 for YMCA members and $80 for nonmembers.
Van Wert
The 2016 Cougar High School Volleyball Camp for girls entering grades 9-12 will be held at the Van Wert High School gym from July 18-21. The varsity camp will run from 8-10 a.m. and the junior varsity will run from 9-11 a.m. Instruction will be given by Andi Wertenberger, former Bluffton University varsity player and former Ottoville varsity head coach. The cost is $40 and checks should be made out to Van Wert Volleyball. Deadline for registration is July 1. Mailing address is 14505 Lincoln Highway, Van Wert, Ohio 45891. For more information contact Matt Krites at 419-230-3718.
Van Wert
The 2016 Cougar High School Volleyball Camp for girls entering grades 5-8 will be held at the Van Wert High School gym from July 18-21. The camp will run from 3-5:30 p.m. The cost is $40 and checks should be made out to Van Wert Volleyball.Deadline for registration is July 1. Mailing address is 14505 Lincoln Highway, Van Wert, Ohio 45891. For more information contact Matt Krites at 419-230-3718.
WRESTLING
Harrod
The Allen East Mustang Wrestling Camp 2016 features Reece Humphrey, a three-time U.S. Open champion and world team member, NCAA runner-up in 2009 and NCAA third place in 2010 from Ohio State, three-time Indiana state champ and eight-time freestyle/greco national champion. Camp is 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 27 and 28 at Allen East High School, 9105 Harding Highway, Harrod. Campers should pack their lunch. Cost is $90 per wrestler or $45 per day, with $60 for each additional sibling. Get a PDF of the signup form at j.mp/26ACgVw. For questions, contact Mike Abbey at 419-348-0878 or [email protected] or Jake Clum at 419-202-1356.
