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.
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.
BASEBALL
Delphos
The eighth annual Nathan Miller Memorial Baseball Tournament will be June 2-4 at the Delphos Stadium Park. The tournament is a 16-20 team tournament for boys age 11-12 years old (age cutoff is April 1). The tournament will be pool play with a 3-game guarantee. Players must be from the same school district. Awesome awards are given. Cost is $150.00. Deadline to enter is May 12. For more information contact Sam Miller (567-825-8631) or Brent Binkley (419-235-7919).
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.
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.
Lima
The Lima YMCA will be conducting a men’s basketball for individuals over the age of 18. The League begins March 8 and game times will be Wednesday’s from 6 – 10 p.m. Registration begins Feb. 1 and the league will be limited to eight teams. Team fees are $500 and teams must pay fee at the time of registration.
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.
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.
SOFTBALL
Bath
The Lima Umpires Association is running class starting Jan. 30 at Bath High School The cost for the class and material is $125. Those who complete the course will be certified to work 7-12 high school softball games. The association is in need of new umpires. The class in being taught by Rolly Weber, who has more than 40 years of umpiring experience. For more information contact Weber at [email protected] or 419-303-0548.
Lima
The Lady Makos travel team located in the Lima area has an opening for a 12-U experienced pitcher and is looking for an extra catcher. Call 419-741-9055 for more information.
VOLLEYBALL
Lima
Applications are being taken for the YMCA Ladies Volleyball League for players 16 years to adults. The league begins Jan. 31 and there will be a practice night Jan. 24. The cost is $200 per team.
