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.
The Allen County Archers, at the corner of state Route 117 and Defiance Trail, will be holding 30 3-D shoots the first Saturday and Sunday each month through September. These are open to all.
Columbus Grove
The Columbus Grove Archery Club memberships are available. For info Call Jerry at 419-659-2743.
BASEBALL
Lima
Bath baseball is having its annual “Best of the Northwest” youth tournament June 8-10. This is a school team tournament (all players must be from the same school district). Twelve teams accepted for each division (first 12 teams paid in each division). There willbea12u, 10u and 8u coach pitch divisions. The cost for the 12u & 10u divisions will be $250 with a three-game guarantee. The costforthe8u coach pitch division will be $200 with a three-game guarantee. To reserve a spot and for more information contact JeremieMagrum at 419-233-3232 or by email at [email protected].
Lima
Tickets are on sale for a bus trip to the Cincinnati Reds against San Francisco on Aug. 18 to benefit the Flag City Honor. The cost is $75and must be paid in full by July 18. The fee includes a game ticket, round trip transportation and a sandwich and snack. Make checks and money orders to Mike Melvin, 108 Steeple Chase, Lima, Ohio 45807.
Lima
Tickets are on sale for a bus trip to the Cleveland against Detroit on July 28 to benefit the Flag City Honor Flight. The cost is $75 and must be paid in full by July 18. The fee includes a game ticket, round trip transportation and a sandwich and snack. Make checks and money orders to Mike Melvin, 108 Steeple Chase, Lima, Ohio 45807.
Lima
The Lima YMCA is registering individuals for T-Ball leagues (4-5 years old) and coach pitch league (6-8 years old). The fee is $25 for YMCA members and $50 for non members.
Lima
Hitting tunnels available now at Apex Sports Zone. Come in and book a time to hit in our two professional, indoor, turf batting cages.For more information on rates and availability, go to ApexSportsZone.com – or call 567-712-7175
BASKETBALL
Lima
On Tuesdays Apex Sports Zone offers pick up basketball for $5 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. For more information go to ApexSportsZone.com or call 567-712-7175.
CYCLING
Lima
Team Roadrunners, a local nonprofit bicycling club, will sponsor the Limaland Bicycle Tour on the morning of Saturday, June 16,beginning at the “UAW Local 1219 Park,” 1750 Bible 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 5 receive a free T-shirt (25-mile family pre-registrations receive two free T-shirts). After June 5 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 – 2018 Limaland Bicycle Tour. Email questions to [email protected].
FOOTBALL
Lima
Private and Small Group Lessons are available for football players of all ages. No position is off limits all techniques and skills will be taught based on players’ needs. For more information or to sign up, please go to ApexSportsZone.com or call 567-712-7175.
GOLF
Ottawa
The Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce’s 24th annual Golf Tournament will take place on Friday, June 15, at Pike Run Golf Club. Call419-523-3141, email [email protected] or go to ottawachamber.org for more information.
Lima
The third annual ‘Par for the Horse Golf tournament will be held at Hidden Creek Golf Club Friday, June 9. The shotgun start is at 9 a.m. and a team entry fee is $240.
Lima
The 2018 Lima City Golf Men’s Tournament will take place June 20-24 at courses throughout the Lima area. The tournament will open Wednesday, June 20, for the Senior Flights and Open Flight qualifying rounds Thursday, June 21, begin the Championship Flight with two rounds of play. The Senior Flights and Open Flights will begin match play. Final arrangements are still being made with the area courses for scheduling purposes with those details being released at a later time. Online registration and additional details will soon be available atlimacitygolf.com.
Leipsic
The Leipsic Athletic Boosters golf outing will be held at 1 p.m. June 9 at Pike Run. Four-man scramble, supper included. $60 per golfer or $240 per team. Cash prizes awarded along with other raffles and prizes. Contact Brent Newell at [email protected] for more information or to sign up.
Putnam County
Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Putnam County will be holding Golf for Kids’ Sake at Pike Run Golf Course at 1 p.m. June 24. Forms available on the group’s website bbbswco.com under events.
Lima
The Lima YMCA and Oaks Golf Club will be holding a summer golf camp for boys and girls age 6 -14 years old June 25-26. The fee is$75 for YMCA members and $80 for non members. Individuals must have golf clubs.
Lima
The Lima YMCA and Tamarac Golf Club will be holding a summer golf camp for boys and girls age 6-14 years old June 25-26. The fee is$75 for YMCA members and $80 for non members. Individuals must have golf clubs.
Harrod
The Lafayette Jackson Historical Society is holding a fundraiser at 1:30 p.m. June 2 at Colonial Hills Golf Course, 10985 Harding Highway. Cost is $260 per team which includes cart and dinner.
For information contact Denny Watt at 419-773-9063 or Colonial Hills at 419-649-3350.
Harrod
The Walter Potts Classic fundraiser for the Bradfield Community Center will be held June 22 at Colonial Golfers Club. Registration will be from 8 a.m. until 8:50 a.m. with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Entry is $60 for individuals and $240 for four-person teams, which includes golf, dinner, door prizes and two beverage tickets. Cost for dinner only is $15. Prizes will be awarded to the first place team, highest team score, men’s and women’s longest drives, closest to the pin, longest putt made and holes-in-one (up to four). There will also bea50/50 drawing and door prizes. Sponsorships are also available. Call the Bradfield Community Center at 419-228-7766 [email protected] for more information.
HORSESHOES
Lima
The Allen County Horseshoe Pitchers, located at 1815 C Street, have openings in leagues and doubles.
Open doubles begins at 8:30 a.m. Saturdays. Corn Hole leagues are forming. Horseshoe pitchers are needed for new leagues. ContactDwaine Klink at 419-235-3677 or Roy Moore at 419-231-3720 for information.
KICKBOXING
Lima
On Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m Apex Sports Zone will have Kickboxing Classes for Adults and Kids 14 and older.http://lima.apexsportszone.com/kickboxing/
PHYSICALS
Area
Blanchard Valley Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, 1721 Medical Blvd., Suite D, Findlay, will offer sports physicals to area students throughout May, June, July and August. Students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and bring a completed physical form.Physicals cost $25 payable by check or cash at the scheduled appointment. Providers at Blanchard Valley Orthopedics & SportsMedicine include James Davidson, MD, Michael Stump, MD, Stanislaw Dajczak, MD, Katie Fultz, PA-C and Mary Singian, PA-C. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 419.429.6473.
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 (unlimitedplay). Individuals can register online at limaymca.net.
RUN/WALK
Lima
The Kewpee/Y 10 K race will be held at the Lima YMCA at 6:30 p.m. June 22. The fee is $8 for for members and $12 for non members.The course will start and finish at the Lima Family YMCA. Contact C.J. Hernandez at [email protected] for more information.
Lima
Marimor Industries, Inc. will be celebrating its 50th year anniversary and raising funds for Community Inclusion activities by hosting a5K Run and Fun Walk at 10 a.m Saturday, June 23. Check in will begin at 9 a.m. on the day of the event. The event will start and finish at Marimor Industries Inc., located at 2450 Ada Road, Lima, and will run through the Johnny Appleseed Metro Park, which bordersMarimor. Registration online at https://tinyurl.com/ya6rpsnc and through the Marimor Industries Facebook page. Registration forms are also available at Marimor Industries Inc. and can be downloaded from the Marimor Industries website home page. Participants thatregister before June 8 will receive a commemorative T-shirt. T-shirts may be available to those that register after June 8, but notguaranteed.
Spencerville
The Spencerville Summerfest 5K run will be held Saturday, June 23. Start time is 9 a.m. Pre-registration cost is $15 with shirt and after June 18 $20 with shirt. For more information contact, Brian McMichael-Race Director at phone 419-647-6433 or email [email protected]).
SHOOTING
Lima Sabres
The Lima Sabres have various shooting events. Thursday Trap Practice and League is 4 p.m. weekly. Junior Wednesday morning trappractice is 9 a.m. to noon weekly, weather permitting. For additional information, go to limasabres.com or visit on Facebook.
Continental
The Trapshoot at the Continental Conservation Club will be holding a shooting for hamburger and corned beef at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, June 3. Practice and still shooting begins at 11:30 a.m.
SOCCER
Lima
Apex Sports Zone is having Adult Open Soccer-Every Wednesday night from 8:30-10:30 p.m for $10. Go tohttps://tinyurl.com/y9dvhp5v for more information.
SOFTBALL
Cairo
The first Mark Gibson Memorial softball tournament will be held July 21-22 in Cairo. Entry fee will be $200 per team, with 20manrosters. Each team is guaranteed four games. Team awards for first and second place. All proceeds will be donated to an areacharity. For more information or to enter a team, contact Jeremie Magrum at 419-233-3232 or by email at [email protected]
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING/FITNESS
Lima
Apex Sports Zone is offering individual athletes, teams and adults the opportunity to work out with certified strength and conditioning coaches to improve their speed, strength and conditioning. For a free evaluation or trial, go to ApexSportsZone.com or call 567-712-7175.
SOFTBALL
Lima
Private and Small Group Lessons are available for softball players of all ages. Pitching, hitting, fielding etc. will be taught based on the player’s needs. For more information or to sign up, go to ApexSportsZone.com or call 567-712-7175.
Kenton
There will be a men’s softball tournament June 15-16 at the recently restored Kenton’s waterworks park. The entry fee is $125 per team. It is a double elimination tournament where, first eight teams will be accepted, Call 419-674-4850 (Randy Manns)[email protected] for more info. Also teams interested in a Friday night league can contact the same numbers.
SOCCER
Lima
Apex Sports Zone is having adult open soccer from 8:30-10:30 p.m. every Wednesday for $10. Go to https://tinyurl.com/y9dvhp5v for more information.
SUMMER CAMPS
Lima
Apex Sports Zone will be hosting 3 different Summer Camps this summer. Camps will run a week long and you can sign up for one day or the full week. Discounts available for campers attending multiple weeks or attending with siblings! For more information please go to www.ApexSportsZone.com or call 567-712-7175
TENNIS
Lima
The Lima Area Tennis Association (LATA), USTA and Lima Parks and Recreation Department will be holding a summer tennis camp to learn the fundamentals for junior (ages 9-17) and pee wee (ages 5-8) tennis players at the Collett Street Courts from June 11 – 21 (Monday – Thursday).
Lima
The 2018 LATA Tennis Tournament is accepting entries for the event. Singles play will be held June 22-24, Doubles, June 29- July 1, mixed doubles, July 13 -15 and juniors July 14. All matches will be played at the University of Northwestern Ohio tennis courts. Entry deadline is June 18 for singles, June 25 for doubles, July 9 for mixed doubles and juniors. For more information contact tournament director Jeff Brown at 567-249-9549.
VOLLEYBALL
Lima
The Lima YMCA and the University of Findlay will be holding a volleyball camp for boys and girls in grades four through six June 19-21.Fee is $70 for members and $80 for non members.
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