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
BASKETBALL
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 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.
Lima
The Tier 1 sports fall basketball league will start Sept 11. For boys grades 4-12 (and a select number of elite level girls). Games will be on Sept.: 11,18, Oct 2, 9, 23, 30. On Oct. 30 there will be a one game elimination tournament. The cost is $100 ($50 for any kid attending Lima City School). Each week teams will play two games.For more information, contact Quincey (Coach Q.) Simpson at 419-371-1635 or via email at [email protected]
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
The Tour de Putnam 25, 50, 75 and 100 mile flat routes will be held Aug. 27. The pre-registration is $30 and the same day registration $35. The family pre-registration is $75 and the family same day registration $80. Registration and packet pick up as early as 7 a.m. day of event. All riders must be on route by 9 a.m. Ride Routes Close and SAG ends at 5 p.m. The tour begins and ends at the Putnam County YMCA. The tour travels through several towns within Putnam County with many stops along the way, fully stocked with snacks and beverages. Lunch will be provided.
All riders must wear a helmet. For more information contact Lori Fetherolf at 419.523.5233 or at [email protected].
FLAG FOOTBALL
Bath
Bath Parents Sports Club is accepting registrations for the season for boys kindergarten through second grade and third grade through fourth grade. Sign-ups will be available through the elementary the first week of school or Facebook. Registrations may be mailed or turned in from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, and Thursday, Sept. 8, at the Community Rooms in the bus garage on north corner of Bible Road and Slabtown Road. Deadline to register is Saturday, Sept 10. For more information contact: Tim Sprague at 419-236-7800.
Bluffton
The Bluffton flag football league is now accepting applications for youth ages 7 to 10. Games will be at 9 a.m. Saturdays from Aug. 22 to Oct. 1. Registration is $65.
Lima
The Lima YMCA Flag Football League is accepting registrations for the season for boys and girls ages 6 to 8 years old. Registration has begun and games begin Sept. 21. The fee is $25 for members and $50 nonmembers. Contact Alicia Bell for more information 419-223-6045 or bell @limaymca.net.
FOOTBALL
Columbus Grove
The annual zsportslive.com/CGYAA NFLPPK is at 9 a.m. Aug. 20 at the Columbus Grove High practice field. The event is open to boys and girls ages 6-15. Participants must preregister at nflppk.com and look for the Columbus Grove event. Also they must bring a birth certificate to the event.
GOLF
Findlay
Open Arms and The LaRiche Family of Dealerships will be holding the 2016 Charity Golf Classic on Sept. 16. This year’s event will be held at Red Hawk Run Golf Club in Findlay. Registration and breakfast begin at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start scheduled for 9 a.m. Proceeds from the annual golf outing will benefit Open Arms Domestic Violence & Rape Crisis Services. Team registration is currently taking place and will be limited to 27 foursomes. The cost for registration is $360 per team or $90 per individual. Registration costs include breakfast, lunch, snacks, drink tickets, green fees, cart and a silent auction. The LaRiche Family of Dealerships is offering two Hole-in-One contests, featuring cash or credit toward a new car. Deadline for registration is Sept. 5. Opportunities are also available for event sponsorships and the donation of raffle prizes for the event. For information and online registration visit OpenArmsFindlay.com or call Open Arms at 419.420.9261.
Elida
The Elida Educational Foundation’s Annual Golf Outing is scheduled for Sept. 1 at the Springbrook Golf Club at 8:30 a.m. Shotgun Start. Scramble Format, $60 with prizes and meal included. Hole Sponsors :$100. All proceeds go to the Elida Educational Foundation. Last year’s outing helped to fund $5,000 in scholarships for Elida students.
RUNS/WALKS
Bluffton
Bluffton Family Recreation has moved its traditional Labor Day 5K, to the weekend of the Bluffton Fall Festival on Sept. 24. Except for the date change, this year’s race is very similar to previous races. The race starts at 9 a.m. A kid’s fun run and walk is at 10 a.m. Age groups in the run are:14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59 and 60 and up. Race day registration starts for the 5K at 8:30 a.m. and for the fun run at 9:30 a.m.
Canal Days 5K
Delphos Canal Days will host a 5K run/walk at 9 a.m. Sept. 18. The race will begin and end on Second Street in Delphos. Cost is $25 if pre-registered before Aug. 26 which includes a t-shirt or $20 with no t-shirt. Students K-12 registration cost is $20/$15. Race Day registration will be available for everyone for $20 in front of First Financial Bank at 8 am with no shirt guarantee. Mugs will be awarded to top 3 finishers in each male and female age group. Forms can be down loaded at Delphos Chamber of Commerce website under Canal Days. Question please contact Carie Martz at 419-296-8114.
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.
Lima
The Basement Doctor “Bring a Can and Lose Yours” 5k will be held at Faurot Park at 9 a.m. Sept. 3. Registration starts at 8 a.m. and there is a registration fee of $25, For more information visit www.basementdoctorrunwalklima.org or contact Valerie Blodgett 419-229-5800. All proceeds benefit the West Ohio Food Bank.
Putnam County
The first Running with the Law Spring triathlon/5k will be held at the Four Seasons Park in Kalida at 10 a.m. Oct. 10. All proceeds to the Putnman County Sheriff’s Auxiliary to fund school and community based programs. To register go to: www.allsportsraces.com/running-with-the-law.html or allsportsraces.redpodu]ium.com/running-with-the-law. For additional information contact www.putnamsheriffrace.com or e-mail [email protected].
SHOOTING
Lima Sabres
The Lima Sabres has various shooting events. Junior Smallbore Club will be Mondays at 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. through Aug. 29. The .22 Rimfire Mini Palm is 5:45 p.m. Mondays through Sept. 19, with Aug. 29 off. MPCC matches are at 9 a.m. the second Sunday of each through October. The Steel Challenge Pistol Shoot is at 2 p.m. the third Sunday of each month through September. Junior Handgun Matches are at 2 p.m. the third Sunday through September. High Power Rifle Matches are at 8:30 a.m. the third Sunday through September. The Tuesday Trap, 5 Stand and Trap Practice is 6 p.m. weekly through August. Thursday Trap Practice and League is 4 p.m. weekly. Junior 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.
Wapakoneta
The Moulton Gun Club, 14062 Bay Road, Wapakoneta will be holding ATA registered trap shoot Aug. 14. Shoots start at noon. Practice trap shooting is every Wednesday through August, starting at 6 p.m. For information, contact Bruce Berlet at 419-738-6951.
SOCCER
Lima
The Lima YMCA Fall Soccer League is accepting registrations for the season for players 4 years old to fourth grade. Registration runs to Sept. 2. The registration fee is $25 for members and $50 for nonmembers. Contact Alicia Bell for more information 419-223-6045 or bell @limaymca.net.
SOFTBALL
Bluffton
Bluffton Family Recreation is teaming up with Bluffton-Pandora Youth for Christ for a double-elimination coed softball tournament held in the Pandora Park on Sept. 5. There is room for eight teams. In addition, the event includes a home run derby and yard games and picnic for families. The cost is $200 per team. Games start at 9 a.m.
VOLLEYBALL
Lima
The Lima YMCA Ladies Volleyball League is accepting registrations for the season for players 16 years to adult. Games begin Oct. 11 and are from 7-11 p.m Tuesdays. Cost is $200 per team. Contact Alicia Bell for more information 419-223-6045 or bell @limaymca.net.
