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 monthly shoots planned. A traditional shoot is held the third Saturday of every month from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Two day shooting events will be held the first Saturday and Sunday of every month through September. For details, call Neil Wallace at 567-825-7109.
BASEBALL
Bluffton
The Bluffton University baseball team will host a Youth Skills Camp from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 10-11. The camp is open to youth ages 9-13. Cost is $60. Registration forms can be found at bluffton.edu/baseballyouth
The camp will offer a fun and collaborative environment that teaches and builds on the fundamentals of baseball. Bluffton University coaches and players will teach all aspects of the game including hitting, defense, throwing, and base running. Participants will need to bring a sack lunch, water bottle and all baseball equipment (helmet, glove, bat, catcher’s equipment, etc.)
Lima
Hitting tunnels available now at Apex Sports Zone. For more information on rates and availability, go to ApexSportsZone.com or call 567-712-7175
St. Marys
The St. Marys Baseball Association will again be hosting the Father’s Day Classic baseball tournament. This will be held June 16-18 at KC Geiger Park in St. Marys. There will be four separate divisions: 9U, 10U, 11U, and 12U, with awards for each division. Teams are guaranteed three games. Entry fee is $225. For more information, contact Russ at 419-733-4527 or email at [email protected]
Bath
The Bath Parents Sports Club is having its annual “Best of the Northwest” youth baseball tournament June 9-11. There will be a 12U, 10U and 8U coach pitch division. Cost is $250 for 12U and 10U and $200 for 8U. Three games guaranteed. To reserve a spot, contact Ray Price at 567-825-8121 or by email at [email protected].
BASKETBALL
Bluffton
The Bluffton University women’s basketball team will host a Skills Camp Monday, June 26 — 29. 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 one is $55 per camper while session two costs $65 per camper and payment must be received by June 15. Registration forms can be found at bluffton.edu/athletics/camps.html
Lima
The Lima YMCA is conducting a summer camp for students in grades 1- 2 June 26-29. The fee is $25 for YMCA members and $40 for non members.
Lima
Apex Sports Zone is offering an Over 30 Adult Basketball League. The eight- week league will start the week of June 5 and will be played on weekday evenings. Cost per team is $450. For more information please check out our website at ApexSportsZone.com – or call 567-712-7175.
Lima
Apex Sports Zone is offering a youth and high school basketball academy this summer. Cost is only $75 for a six week program of instruction starting on June 7. Sessions will be every Sunday. For more information please check out our website at ApexSportsZone.com – or call 567-712-7175
Van Wert
Elite Fundamentals Baseball will be returning for the third summer to the Van Wert area. Four different camp sites will be visited this year. The summer schedule is June 5-8 at Shane’s Park in Rockford, June 12-15 at Hannah Nuttman Park in Decatur, Indiana, June 19-22 at Stadium Park in Delphos, and finally June 26-29 at Smiley Park in Van Wert. The camp will run 8am to noon, Monday to Thursday, and Friday will serve as a rain make up date. The cost of the camp is $75 for the week. Single day rates are available and appropriate refunds will be given if the camp does not take place four full days for weather issues. Local area high school coaches are committed to bring a high level instructional camp for players trying to maximize their game. Ages 5-15 are welcome, T-shirts and camp awards will be given in several ages groups. For more information follow us on twitter @EliteFunBall, like us on Facebook at Elite Fundamentals Baseball, or contact Jeremy Kitson at 419-357-2815 or [email protected].
CHEERLEADING
Cheerleading and tumbling classes are now available with the Lima Sparks at Apex Sports Zone. Classes and teams will start in June. For more information on joining the Lima Sparks, please call 567-712-7175
CYCLING
Lima
Team Roadrunners, a local non-profit bicycling club, will sponsor the Limaland Bicycle Tour on the morning of June 17 beginning at Ottawa Metro Park, 2632 Ada Road in Lima. Three routes are available: 25 miles ($10 individual pre-registered, $25 family pre-registered) with refreshments and rest stops on the road; 40 and 65 miles ($20 individual pre-registered) with refreshments, rest stops on the road and lunch afterwards. All pre-registered riders by June 5th receive a free t-shirt (25-mile family pre-registrations receive two free T-shirts). After June 5th and day-of-event registrations are available, but increase $5 for all categories with no T-shirts. Routes are on low traffic country roads with maps, painted road markings, and sag/mechanic support. A portion of the proceeds support Wheelhouse Bike Ministry. Register online at teamroadrunners.org or active.com – 2017 Limaland Bicycle Tour. Email questions to [email protected].
Bluffton
Online registration is now open for the third annual Ride to Remember, set for Saturday, July 8, in Bluffton. The bike ride offers routes from two miles all the way to 112 miles. Depending upon which bike route a rider takes, routes go from Bluffton through Rockport, Pandora, Gilboa, Benton Ridge, Rawson and Mt. Cory. Registration through July 1 is $20 for an individual, $15 for the second family member and $5 for each additional family member. After July 1 registration is an additional $5 per category. The ride supports bike and pedestrian path construction in Bluffton. The ride starts and ends at Bluffton Family Recreation, 215 Snider Road, Bluffton. To register and for additional information go to ridetoremember.net.
EXERCISE
Bluffton
Youth who have completed grades 1-4 can register for a two-day stay fit class planned in June at Bluffton Family Recreation. This sessions are from 3 to 5:15 p.m., June 7-8. Youth should bring their bicycles on June 8. Cost is $16 for members and $25 for non-members. The cost includes snacks. To register contact BFR, 215 Snider Road, Bluffton, or call 419-889-3065.
FOOTBALL
Lima
U.S. Plastics Corp. and District 8 Fellowship of Christian Athletes presents the third annual Legends of Northwest Ohio Youth Football Camp on July 8 at Elida Football Stadium (Elida Fieldhouse in case of rain). The camp is free and runs from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Students ages 8-13 are invited to attend. Instructors are local high school coaches, college and NFL players. Players must register to attend online at district8fca.org or by contacting Mark Miller at [email protected].
GOLF
Lima
The Lima YMCA will be conducting two summer golf camp for boys and girls 6- 14 years of age. The first camp will be held at Tamarac Golf Course at 10 a.m. June 5, 7, 12. The second summer golf camp will be at Oaks Golf Course at 9:30 a.m. June 26-29 at The fee is $75 for Y members and $80 for non members. Individuals must have golf clubs.
Lima
Online registration is open at limacitygolf.com for the 2017 Lima City Golf Men’s Tournament that will take place June 21-25 at courses throughout the Lima area. The tournament will open Wednesday, June 21, for the Senior Flights at Colonial Golfers Club and the Open Flight will begin qualifying rounds at Hidden Creek. Thursday, June 22, begins the Championship Flight at Hidden Creek with two rounds of play. The Senior Flights will play Bluffton while the Open Flights will play at the Oaks which comes aboard for the 2017 tournament. All flights will play at Shawnee Country Club from June 23 through June 25. Entry fee is $50 until June 9 and $60 between June 10 and the registration deadline of 5 p.m. June 16. Go to limacitygolf.com for more information.
Lima
Shawnee
The Shawnee Football Indian Classic Golf Outing will be held at Tamarac Golf Course at 1 p.m. June 9. It is a four-man scramble with a shotgun start. The fee is $70 per golfer or $280 per team. To register, go online at shawneefootballparents.com For more information go to [email protected] or message Shawnee Football Parents Association on Facebook.
GOLF
Delphos
The Delphos Country Club is forming a Wednesday Night Fun and Fitness Golf League. Walking nine holes is over 6,500 steps, that’s 3.5 miles. Form your own team of family, friends, or co-workers (as many as you like) then designate four “starters” each Wednesday night. Tee-times are 5-6:30 pm. Call 419-453-3812 to register.
Bluffton
Bluffton University’s 20th annual Alumni and Friends Golf Scramble will be held on Saturday, July 15 at Colonial Golfers Club.bRegistration for this event is $90 per person or $360 per team. This cost includes greens fee, cart and lunch. To attend the lunch only is $10. Check out the website bluffton.edu/golf for more information or contact Coach James Grandey at [email protected] by July 7 to register.
Lima
The Lima Junior Golf Association’s season is scheduled to begin Tuesday with an event at Tamarac Golf Club. To register and for more information go to web.golfsoftware.net/11146.
Lima
The Golf with the Legends event will be held Friday, July 7, at 4:30 p.m. at Tamarac Golf Course. Cost is $125 per foursome or $200 for threesomes want to play with one of the Legends. Banquet at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 9 at UNOH Event Center is free with each team receiving seven seats and being joined by a Legend. RSVP to Andy Lynch at [email protected]. For more information go to district8fca.org/legends.
ICE SKATING
The City of Findlay Recreation Department is offering a summer ice skating camp at The Huntington Arena, 3430 North Main St., Findlay, June 12-15. This will be the fifth annual summer skating camp organized by The City of Findlay Recreation Department. Advanced skaters attend from 8-10:30 am, while the beginner skaters attend 10 a.m,-12:30pm. The camp is designed for ages 5 and up and for beginners through advanced including figure and hockey skaters. The theme for the camp is Star Wars and on Thursday, June 15 at 12:30pm all of the camp skaters will skate in a Star War’s themed ice show. The ice show is free for the public to come and watch. Immediately following the ice show there will be a public skate session from 1-2:50pm. The public skate cost is $5 admission and $3 skate rental. Register for the skating camp by June 1 to receive a free t-shirt. The camp registration fee is $100. Call 419-424-7176 to register.
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.
RUNNING
Lima
Allan Nott Honda Toyota is hosting its first Allan Nott 5K Family Fun Run at 8:30 a.m., Aug. 13, at Allan Not Honda Toyota, 3500 Elida Road, Lima. Registration fee is a $20 donation to Relay for Life for adults and $5 for kids 12 and under. All proceeds benefit Relay for Life of Lima.
Spencerville
The Spencerville Subway and Shell 5k run will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 20. A fun run will be held at 8:30 a.m. Registration and information available online at RunSignUp.com/race/oh/spencerville/spencervillesubwayshell5k.
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.
SOCCER
Bluffton
The men’s and women’s soccer teams at Bluffton University will host a Soccer Day Camp June 12-15. The camp is open to girls and boys ages 5-13, with sessions taking place from 6-8 p.m. each evening. Registration fee is $80. Registration forms can be found at blufftonusportscamps.com For more information, contact Rhonda (Gottschalk) Smith, women’s head coach, at [email protected].
Bluffton
The men’s soccer team at Bluffton University will host an ID Camp from 2 -4:30 p.m. on June 17. The camp is open to players in high school graduation classes from 2018-2021. The camp will be constructed around the technical, tactical and functional aspects of the college game. Participants will have the opportunity to experience a college training environment while given the chance to be evaluated by the Bluffton University men’s soccer staff. Camp staff is comprised of Bluffton University men’s soccer coaches as well as current players. The cost is $40.
Bluffton
The women’s soccer team at Bluffton University will host an ID Camp from 9 a.m.-noon on June 17. The camp is open to players aged 15 and up who aspire to compete at the collegiate level. The camp will be an opportunity for high school athletes to improve their skill level through coaching sessions, to understand the training regimen at the collegiate level and to learn about the unique opportunities Bluffton offers student-athletes. The registration fee is $50 and includes lunch and t-shirt. Registration forms can be found at www.bluffton.edu/athletics/womenssoccer/ For more information, contact Rhonda (Gottschalk) Smith, women’s soccer coach, at [email protected].
Lima
Fall Soccer with Ohio Extreme Soccer Club is now accepting players. Practices and games will begin in August. Deadline to register is June 1. To register or for more information go to OhioExtremeSC.com. Team selections will be held in June.
Lima
The Lima YMCA will be holding two soccer summer games for boys and girls in K – 4 and for boys and girls from fifth to eighth grade. The first camp for the kindergarten to fourth-grade students will be held at Lima Vine Street Soccer Field and the fifth through eighth graders will be held at Heritage School Roller Rink. Both camps will be held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. June, 19-20 and 22-23. The fee is $30 for members and $35 for non members.
Bluffton
Bluffton Family Recreation will host the TetraBrazil Soccer Academy that will run June 5-9 for youth ages 6 to 18. The camp combines training to music, learning Brazilian techniques, footwork, moves and training from Brazilian soccer coaches. Campers may choose a half-day or full day camp option. Fees are $169 for half-day with the choice of 9 a.m. to noon, or 1 to 4 p.m. camp, or $219 for full day, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Registration takes place online at challengersports.com.
Bluffton
The Bluffton Family Recreation will host a British Soccer Camp takes place from July 24 – July 28. The camp has classes for youth ages 3 to 18 at various times during the day with varying registration fees. First kicks – ages 3-4, includes soccer basics, fun soccer games, stories and challenges. Mini-soccer – ages 4-5, includes skill-building activities and small-sided games. Half-day camps – ages 5-16, includes individual foot skills, juggling and coached games. Full-day camps – ages 8-18, includes advanced techniques, game-related practices and competitive play. Golden goal – ages 6-16, includes sessions of skills, competitions and scrimmages. Team camps – all ages, includes customized training for teams. Sign up at challengersports.com or mail application and check payable to Challenger Sports, Simon Wigley, and 1329 E. Kemper Road, Suite 4214, Cincinnati, OH 45246.
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 July 10-11. During the camp, for students entering grades 8-12, 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 registration fee is $80.
A youth day camp will be held from 9 a.m.-4p.m. July 12. This camp is for students entering grades 1-7 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 registration fee is $50.
Both camps will have a bonus pitching camp from 8-9 a.m. each morning before the traditional camps begin. Cost is $40 for both days for advanced participants and $30 for youth participants. Pitchers must bring their own catcher.
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 http://softball.blufftonusportscamps.com/register.cfm For more information, contact Marissa Rush, coach, at [email protected]
Lima
Apex softball academy for girls 6-10 years old will be held Sunday afternoons at Apex Sports Zone. Instruction and games provided by NWO Lady Buckeyes fastpitch softball organization. For more information on rates and availability, go to ApexSportsZone.com — or call 567-712-7175.
Toledo
The 22nd annual PreSeason Classic softball tournament in Toledo is seeking girls fast pitch teams for its June 2-4 event at Rolf Park. 10U through 16U teams are welcome. Contact tournament director Mark Tooman (419-360-0702) or see fastpitchclassic.com.
Paulding
The Randall Smith Benefit Tournament for Men’s and Coed teams will be held June 17. To enter and for more information contact Ron Riggenbach at 419-769-9991 or [email protected].
SWIMMING
Lima
Registration is now open for the YMCA SPLASH program that runs June 5-8. This is a fun way for kids ages 3-5 (Jr Splash) and 6 & up (Splash) to learn basic water skills and how to be safe around the water. As a community service, the cost is only $5 for five days of classes. Sessions are offered in the morning, afternoon or evening.
TENNIS
Lima
Registration is open for the 2017 Lima Area Tennis Association (LATA) singles/doubles and mixed doubles tournament the University of Northwestern Ohio. The singles tournament will be played July 7 and the doubles will be held July 1. On July 28, the mixed doubles tournament will be held and on July 29 a junior tournament for individuals in the eighth grade and under. Entry deadline is July 3 for singles, July 10 for doubles, July 24 for mixed doubles and juniors. For more 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 tennis individuals. The junior tennis lessons, for ages 9-17, will be held June 6 through July 20 at the Collett Courts at 9 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The pee wee lessons will be held June 8 through July 20 and will be 10:15 a.m. Thursdays.
Bluffton
Bluffton Family Recreation will hold a women’s tennis tournament June 17. The tournament takes place in Bluffton at the Howe Tennis Courts on East College Avenue, across from Harmon Field. The tournament has the following divisions: High School – doubles division: Championship and B (pro set). High School – singles division: A and B. Adult – doubles division: Championship and A (pro set). Adult – singles division: Championship and A. Entry fee is $25 for first entry and $15 for second. Entry deadline is June 12. To register, contact Bluffton Family Recreation, 215 Snider Road, Bluffton, Ohio 45817 or call 419-358-4150.
VOLLEYBALL
Lima
The University of Findlay Oilers Volleyball camp for boys and girls in grades 4-9 grade will be held at the Lima Family YMCA 1 p.m. June 19-22. The fee is $70 for members and $80 for non members.
Bluffton
The Bluffton University volleyball team will host several skills camps in June.
A kindergarten through fifth grade camp from 10 a.m. – noon on June 21. This camp will introduce basic volleyball skills while incorporating fund volleyball activities. The registration fee is $26.50.
A sixth through eighth grade camp from 10 a.m. – 4p.m. on June 21. This camp will teach basic skills including passing, setting, attacking, defending and serving, while emphasizing correct form and movement. The registration fee is $47.
A high school camp from 10 a.m. – 4p.m. on June 23-24 will emphasize solid fundamentals while incorporating position training by skill. The staff will bring the skill positions together to work on game play to utilize the skills in a live situation. The goal is to train efficiency. Campers can choose to attend just one day or both days. The cost for one day is $45 and the cost for two days is $75.
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 and additional information can be found at volleyball.blufftonusportscamps.com.
YOGA
Bluffton Family Recreation offers summer yoga classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. from June 6 through Aug. 10.Erica Sheehan leads the classes. Cost is $4 for members and $6 for non-members. No classes take place the weeks of July 4 and July 11. A special yoga for youth and adults is offered from June 9 through Aug. 4. It’s free for children whose parents are enrolled in the morning class. It is offered Fridays from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.For more information contact BFR, 216 Snider Road, Bluffton, 419-358-4150.
