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. For details, call Neil Wallace at 567-825-7109.
BASKETBALL
The Lima YMCA will be holding a kindergarten through second grade basketball skills development program beginning Nov. 25. Registration begins Oct. 9 and the fee is $15 for members and $30 for non members.
FOOTBALL
Lima
Lima Senior is holding Spartan Football Socials with Coach Andre Griffin at 6:30 p.m. Mondays at The Met in downtown Lima. The socials replace the football lunches held in previous years. For additional information, contact John Zell at 419-996-3050.
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.
Lima
The Great American Pickleball Club of Lima and Westwood Tennis will be conducting a Pickleball Open House at the Westwood Tennis courts at 6:30 p.m. Monday.
Lima
The Fall Classic Pickleball tournament will be held Nov. 11-12 at the Westwood Indoor Tennis Courts. Doubles play and a round robin beginners/novice event will be held Saturday, Nov. 11, and mixed doubles will be held Sunday, Nov. 12. The registration fee for one event is $40 plus $5 for a second event. Registration is only available through pickleballtournaments.com. For more information, contact tournament director Tyler Hunt at [email protected]
RUN/5K
Lima
The Pumpkin Run will be held Oct. 21 at the Lima YMCA. Registration starts at 9 a.m. (early registration online at limaymca.net. Run begins at 10 a.m. For more information contact Melissa at 419-223-6045.
SHOOTING
Lima Sabres
The Lima Sabres have 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.
Kalida
The Black Swamp Pheasants Forever in cooperation with the Kalida Fish and Game will be holding a Youth Pheasant Hunt at 8 a.m. Oct. 28. Pre registration is required. Call Jason Ricker at 419-236-3005, Cliff Wieging at 419-890-6105 or Dave Nienberg at 419-863-0060.
SOCCER
Bluffton
Registration is underway for the Bluffton Family Recreation Indoor Soccer League. Session I is Nov. 5 to Dec. 9 and the team fee is $460. Deadline is Oct. 20. A holiday tournament will be Dec. 10-16 with a deadline of Nov. 26. Session II will run from Jan. 7 to Feb. 10. The team fee is $460 and the deadline is Dec. 22. Session III runs from Feb. 11 to March 25. The five week league plus tournament team fee is $475 and the deadline is Feb. 2. Session IV runs April 8 – 29 and the four week league for adult division team fees are $360 with the deadline being March 23.
SOFTBALL
Lima
The Lima Legends 16-U fast pitch team is seeking players for all position committed to traveling to tournaments across Ohio during the 2018 season. Girls must be no older than 16 as of Jan. 1, 2018. For anyone interested in a personal tryout they can contact the coach through The Lima Lady Legends 16U fast pitch sight on Facebook or personally contact coach Goodman at 419-371-9272 if interested.
VOLLEYBALL
Lima
The Lima YMCA will be holding a Ladies Volleyball League for individuals 16 years to adult beginning Oct. 27. Team cost is $200 and practice night will be at 7 p.m. Oct. 3.
Lima
The Lima YMCA will be holding a league for girls in grades 5 through 7 beginning Nov. 2. Cost is $20 for members and $40 for non members.
WRESTLING
Findlay
A referee class for new officials will be held Thursdays, beginning Oct. 12. Classes will be held on the University of Findlay campus. For more information or to register for class go to officials.myohsaa.org or call 419-423-8995 for more info.
