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].
ATHLETICS
Lima
The Lima Family YMCA will be offering a special for all in the community. During January the YMCA will be allowing any individual to join at the renewal rate. This can save up to $100 on the membership. There is also no long term contract to join at these prices. Starting in January, land-based group exercise classes are included in YMCA memberships. A Y membership also includes use of the eight-lane pool, therapy pool, basketball and racquetball courts, track and free babysitting. Financial assistance is available for individuals or families that would like a membership but feel they cannot afford it. For more information please call the Lima Family YMCA at 419-223-6045, ext. 208.
Bluffton
Bluffton Family Recreation offers three low-impact exercise classes at the Maple Crest pool. The following classes will be: Level 1 for strength, ROM and cardio, held from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Level 2 for higher level cardio, held from 8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Aqua Zumba, held from 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Mondays. Kelly Honse and Kealy Goodale are the instructors. Fees are $6 per class or $4 per class with a BFR membership. Maple Crest residents may take the classes at no charge. For more information contact BFR, 215 Snider Road, Bluffton, or call 419-358-4150.
Lima
The Lima YMCA will be holding a fitness party at 9 a.m. Saturday. The event will feature barbell class (9:05 a.m), suspension training (9:15 a.m.), mixed martial arts (9:45 a.m.), high intensity interval training (9:50 a.m.), core class (10:20 a.m.), indoor cycling (10:30 a.m.), dance cardio plus weight lifting (10:55 a.m.) and yoga, pilates and tai chi blend (11:30 a.m.). The fee for members is a canned good donation and for non members a canned good and $5.
ARCHERY
Allen County Archers
The Allen County Archers, at the corner of state Route 117 and Defiance Trail, have monthly shoots planned. A traditional shoot is held the third Saturday of every month from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For details, call Neil Wallace at 567-825-7109.
Columbus Grove
The Columbus Grove Archers will have the indoor traditional shoots at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tuesdays all winter.
BANQUET
Dupont
Steve Scott will be the guest speaker at the annual sportsmen’s banquet at the Dupont Church of the Brethren in Dupont Ohio at 6 p.m. Jan. 14. Scott is the founder and director of On Target Outfitters, a youth mentoring ministry that uses hunting, fishing, archery and riflery as a way to reach young people. Scott is an avid bow hunter and has had the opportunity to hunt whitetail, black bear, antelope and mule deer. Steve has recorded many of these hunting stories in his book, “Faith Afield” where he reflects on the lessons he has learned while spending time in God’s great outdoors.
The cost is $5 for the banquet. Call 419-596-4314 for tickets.
BASEBALL
Lima
The University of Northwestern Ohio will be playing host to a camp open to all students in grades nine through 12.
The High School Skills and Prospect Camp will be held Jan. 8. The cost for the camp and showcase is $100, and $75 for the showcase only. The skills camp will include one-on-one instruction and Q&A session with the UNOH Coaching Staff. The prospect camp will include a pro-style workout with documented running times, defensive evaluation, offensive evaluation and pitching evaluation. Each camper will receive a written evaluation by a UNOH coach. All evaluations will be posted on the UNOH athletics website two weeks after the camp.
Those wanting more information or to print out a registration form should visit unohracers.com and click on the camps and clinics tab for the registration form.
For additional information contact assistant coach Aaron Lee at 419-998-8863 or by email at [email protected].
BASKETBALL
Bath
The 14th annual Bath girls 5-6 grade basketball tournament will be held March 11-12. Entry fee is $125 per team with Saturday pool play and single elimination tournament Sunday. The event will only take 24 teams per grade. Call Mike Frey at 419-234-2400 or send email to [email protected] to register.
The 14th annual Bath Boys 5-6 grade basketball tournament will be held March 18-19. Entry fee is $125 per team with Saturday pool play and single elimination tournament on Sunday. The event will only take 24 teams per grade. Please call Mike Frey at (419)234-2400 or email at [email protected] to register.
Lima
Registration is open for the Lima YMCA Ladies basketball program for players 16 years and older. The program will begin Jan. 15 and run through March. No registration fee for YMCA members, $40 for non members for session and $5 per visit.
Delphos
The the 12th annual Wildcat fourth, fifth and sixth grade tournament will be held March 10-12 at Delphos Jefferson School. This is for boys teams. There will be separate divisions for each grade level. Each team will be guaranteed a minimum of three games. Entry fee for this event is $125. For more information, Coach Mark Jettinghoff at (419) 230-9569.
Delphos
The 12th annual Wildcat fourth, fifth and sixth grade tournament will be held March 17-19 (at Delphos Jefferson High School. This is for girls teams. There will be separate divisions for each grade level. Each team will be guaranteed a minimum of three games. Entry fee for this event is $125. For more information, Coach Doug Geary at (567) 204-1524.
Futsal
Lima
The Lima City Schools is playing host to a Sunday afternoon Futsal League for players in grades three through six. Team fees are $300. Individual fees are $30 for Lima City School students and $40 for all others. No club teams are allowed. School based teams are welcomed. Registration forms are available in the Lima City Schools or by contact Tim Brown at 567-204-6083 or at coach [email protected]
The Lima City Schools is playing host to a Futsal League on Sunday afternoons for underclassmen high school and middle school divisions. Team fees are $300. No club teams are allowed. School-based teams are welcomed. Registration forms are available in the Lima City Schools or by contact Tim Brown at 567-204-6083 or at coach [email protected]
PICKLEBALL
Lima
Pickleball is played at Bradfield Center from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. All skill levels are welcome.
Lima
The Lima YMCA is holding open pickleball play from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday (appointment only). Free for YMCA members and $3 per visit for nonmembers or $20 per month for non members (unlimited play). Individuals can register online at limaymca.net.
Personal Protection Workshop
The Lima YMCA will be conducting a professional protection workshop from 9 a.m. to noon March 18. Lima YMCA instructor Mark Hunter, who has 29 years of experience, will be overseeing the classes. The fee is $10 for YMCA members and $30 for non members. Individuals will get training on common grabs and holds, how to handle violent physical attacks and nuisance date situation.
RUNS/WALK
SHOOTING
Lima Sabres
The Lima Sabres has various shooting events. Thursday Trap Practice and League is 4 p.m. weekly. Junior Wednesday morning trap practice is 9 a.m. to noon weekly, weather permitting. For additional information, go to limasabres.com or visit on Facebook.
TENNIS
Lima
The Lima Area Tennis Association will be holding a free middle school tennis program at the Westwood Tennis and Fitness Center every Sunday from 2-4 p.m. beginning Jan. 8 and running through March 26. Students ages 12-14 will receive instruction from teaching pro Jeff Brown. Tennis shoes are required but if an individual does not have a racket, one will be provided. To register for the program and for more information call 419-222-1515.
Lima
The Lima Area Tennis Association and the University of Northwestern Ohio Winter Classic doubles tennis tournament will be held at the Westwood Tennis and Fitness Center at 8 a.m. Jan. 14. The event will raise money to support the new Westwood Middle school tennis clinic and the LATA summer tennis camp. Those who register can secure a UNOH Racer for the tournament. They are currently accepting registrations and the first eight players for each draw who want to play with a UNOH player. The registration fee is $40 to secure a UNOH Racer. It is $25 for all other individual entries.
TRACK & FIELD
Findlay
The Ohio Association of Track and Cross Country Coaches’ Northwest Ohio District Indoor Track & Field Invitational will be held Jan. 20 at the Malcolm Athletic Center located inside the Koehler Fitness and Recreation Complex at The University of Findlay. Athletes from Allen, Auglaize, Crawford, Defiance, Erie, Fulton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Huron, Lucas, Mercer, Ottawa, Paulding, Putnam, Richland, Sandusky, Seneca, Van Wert, Williams, Wood and Wyandot counties are scheduled to compete. for more information contact meet promoter John Knickel at [email protected] or 419-722-0559.
VOLLEYBALL
Lima
Applications are being taken for the YMCA Young Ladies Volleyball League that begins Jan. 12. Games will be played from 4:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. The league features girls volleyball players in fifth, sixth and seventh grade. The cost is $25 for members and $50 for non members. The team cost is $200 (eight players maximum).
Lima
Applications are being taken for the YMCA Ladies Volleyball League for players 16 years to adults. The league begins Jan. 31 and practice nights are Jan. 17 and Jan. 24. The cost is $200 per team.
