New Smyrna Speedway will be hosting the next round of the Bright House Challenge Series tonight (Saturday) that sees the Super Late Models run a 100-Lap feature.
Also on the schedule will be the Sportsman, Super Stocks, Mini-Stocks and Strictly Stocks.
Pit Gates open at 3 p.m. and the grandstands at 6 p.m.
Racing will begin at 7:30 p.m.
General Admission will be $20 for Adults; $18 for Seniors and Military; and FREE for Kids 11 & under.
The track is located at the corner of SR. 44 and CR 415, between New Smyrna, DeLand and Daytona.
For more information call the track office at 386-427-4129 or visit the website at www.newsmyrnaspeedway.org.
FCSL
The Sanford River Rats had won three of four games this week heading into a Friday night home game against the Orlando Freedom as the Florida Collegiate Summer League prepares for its All-Star Game on Tuesday at Historic Sanford Memorial Stadium.
Here is the schedule heading into the break:
Saturday, July 14
* Orlando Monarchs @ DeLand Suns _ doubleheader at 4 p.m. & 7 p.m.
* Orlando Freedom @ Leesburg Lightning _ Team Photo Night - Presented by Xclent Design.
* Sanford River Rats @ Winter Park Diamond Dawgs.
Sunday, July 15
* DeLand Suns @ Winter Park Diamond Dawgs, 1 p.m.
BASKETBALL CAMP
The 21st Annual Metro North Basketball Camp directed by former UCF All-American and current Flagler College head coach Bo Clark will run one more week this month _ July 16-through-20 from 9 a.m.-to-12 p.m. (noon) each day.
Camp will be held at Annunciation Catholic Academy in Altamonte Springs.
Cost is $80.
For more info call 407 461-5416 or 407 831-4696.
RING WARS
This event marks the return of Florida’s longest reigning Professional Organization, Southern Championship Wrestling.
On Saturday, June 21, SCW Pro Wrestling returns to the Eastmonte Civic Center in Altamonte Springs with RING WARS featuring six matches, a Battle Royal and a Guest Appearance of Monster’s Radio Personality, Bubba Wilson.
In the Main Event, for the SCW Heavyweight Championship, champion Thomas Marr has accepted the challenge from “Asian Superstar”, Jason Hexx. Marr is the longest reigning SCW Champion in history and his opponent is one of the most decorated Champions in Florida Wrestling as Hexx, a 15-year ring veteran, has held every major title in Florida.
In a match up for the Woman’s Championship, “former TNA Knockout and current Woman’s Champion” Leva Bates will be taking on Santana Garrett.
There will be a tag team match featuring two of the most impact Florida tag teams with London Vice and Johnny Armani facing The Green Light District 2.0 comprised of J.D. Amazing and Brandon Schearer, accompanied by Jason Sensation.
The SCW Cruiserweight Championship will up for grabs as current champion and Mexican wrestling star, Lince Dorado, will go one-on-one with Chasyn Rance.
There also will be two other matches plus a Battle Royal.
Show time is 7:30 p.m. and doors open at 6:45 p.m.
Tickets are $8 for Ages under 12 and $10 for Adults in advance and $12 Adults at the door. For more information and tickets, call 407-328-0083, or visit the website at www.scwwrestling.com.
JUNIOR GOLF
Sanford junior golfers ages 11-to-18 are invited to compete in a pair of upcoming AJGT tournaments.
The AJGT Purple and Gold Junior Classic will be held in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on the week of July 23–24.
The 2-day, 36-hole tournament is ranked by the National Junior Golf Scoreboard and hosted by the Arrowhead Junior Golf Tour. Includes two days of green fees, tee gifts and Trophies in four age divisions.
Recommended accommodations are available at the Holiday Inn South. Please call 225-924-7021 for reservations.
The tournament extended registration deadline is Friday July 20 at Noon.
The AJGT Coca Cola Stoke Play Championship in Zachary, Louisiana at the Beaver Creek Country Club the week of August 3, 4 and 5.
The 3-day, 54-hole tournament is ranked by the National Junior Golf Scoreboard and hosted by the Arrowhead Junior Golf Tour. Includes three days of green fees, tee gifts, Trophies in four age divisions and Banquet on Saturday night August 4.
Recommended accommodations are available at the Holiday Inn South. Please call 225-924-7021 for reservations.
The tournament extended registration deadline is Tuesday, July 31 at Noon.
To enter either or both events, please call 1-318-402-2446 or enter online at www.arrowheadjgt.com.
PREGAME CLINICS
Have you ever thought about how to get your child to the next level in their baseball career?
The Florida League will offer this once in a lifetime opportunity for your children to receive top notch instruction in hitting, pitching, fielding, and base running for baseball players ages 6 to 14. College summer league baseball is where the top collegiate baseball players play during the summer in order to gain more experience or get closer to accomplishing the dream of reaching the top level of professional baseball. Sessions will take place at each of the participating ballparks on different nights throughout the season. The Sanford River Rats, Orlando Freedom, and DeLand Suns will all be hosting pregame clinics throughout the season on the following nights:
Sanford River Rats _ July 23, July 25, July 31 and August 1. $25 per clinic. Clinics run from 5 p.m.-to-7 p.m.
Orlando Freedom _ July 25 and July 31. $25 per clinic. Clinics run from 5 p.m.-to-7 p.m.
DeLand Suns _ July 29. $25 per clinic. Clinics run from 2 p.m.-to-5 p.m.
For more information on clinics please visit www.floridaleague.com or call 321-206-9174.
FCSL KIDS CLUB
Membership in the Florida Collegiate Summer League Kids' Club is only $20 ($10 per additional child) and will provide youth with free admission to the ball park, a membership card, team newsletter, t-shirt, a birthday card, invitations to exclusive team and Kids' Club events and much, much more!
Along with these benefits, Kids' Club members will be provided the exclusive opportunity to be bat boys/girls as well as take part in pregame on field activities.
For more information on the Kids' Club visit www.floridaleague.com or call 321-206-9174.
RADIO SHOW
Tune into the 3N2 Baseball Show every Thursday Night from 7 p.m.-to-8 p.m. on 740AM The Game.
The 3N2 Baseball Show focuses in on high school, collegiate, and Major League Baseball activity throughout Florida.
Central Florida listeners can hear us on 740AM The Game and those who are out of market can find us online or using the IHeartRadio App.
14-18 BASEBALL TRYOUTS
The Under Armour Baseball Factory National Tryout will take place on Tuesday, July 17, on Jack Pantelias Field at Seminole State College of Florida.
All high school athletes ages 14-to-18 are encouraged to attend. Players are asked to report to the field at noon for registration, and the tryout is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m.
The registration fee is $99. Please go to http://baseballfactory.com/tryouts to enroll or call us at 800-641-4487 x 101 to speak with a Baseball Factory representative.
Baseball Factory’s staff of professional scouts, former professional players, and former college coaches will evaluate players on the field and lead a college recruiting question and answer session. Those in attendance will learn about the college recruiting process and the steps players should take in order to increase their chances of playing college baseball and receiving scholarships. Top players from the tryout may be selected to compete with Baseball Factory and Under Armour at the Cape Cod Select Training and Competition, the Baseball Factory National World Series at Pirate City, and the Under Armour Fall Classic.
12-14 BASEBALL TRYOUTS
The Under Armour Baseball Factory National Tryout will take place on Wednesday, July 18, on Jack Pantelias Field at Seminole State College of Florida.
All baseball players ages 12-to-14 are encouraged to attend. Players are asked to report to the field at noon for registration, and the tryout is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m.
The registration fee is $99. Please go to http://baseballfactory.com/tryouts to enroll or call us at 800-641-4487 x 101 to speak with a Baseball Factory representative.
This event will focus on providing players with a fun workout during which instruction will be provided and players will learn more about their strengths and areas for improvement. The goal is to provide families with a better understanding of where their child stands nationwide and how their child can continue to develop and find success on the baseball field.
During the tryout, players will perform in front of Baseball Factory coaches who will review their speed, pitching, hitting, defense and arm strength. Players will receive a verbal evaluation of their skills over the phone within 72 hours of the tryout.
Top players from the tryout may be selected to compete with Baseball Factory and Under Armour at the Baseball Factory National World Series at Pirate City, the Baseball Factory Select Training at Vero Beach, or the Baseball Factory Select Training & Competition in Arizona. These national team and training events will provide selected players with an unmatched baseball experience to continue their development.
Baseball Factory will also conduct an Interactive Video Program beginning at 9 a.m. on July 18 on Jack Pantelias Field at Seminole State College of Florida.
In addition to the above tryout benefits, players who attend the morning session will receive a professionally filmed & edited online video showing their performance at the tryout, a detailed written evaluation from our coaches which will include a prescription for future success, and a personal player web page that displays the player’s video footage and evaluation, which can be shared with family, friends and coaches. Players will also receive corrective videos with instruction on how to continue improving their game.
BASEBALL CAMPS
The Chaz Lytle Baseball Camp will be holding Youth Baseball Camps at the Orlando Baseball Lessons Facility in Longwood:
* July 24-26 from 8 a.m.-to-noon for ages 7-through-12.
* July 31-August 2 from 8 a.m.-to-noon for ages 12-and-up (High School Prep Workout).
The cost for each camp will be $105.
For more information check out the website at _ www.orlandobaseballlessons.com
UCF FOOTBALL TICKETS
For as little as $140, UCF football fans can purchase season tickets to watch the Knights host their first SEC opponent and compete for one final Conference USA championship.
Fans who purchase season tickets this year will secure the best available seats – and lock in the same prices – for the 2013 season, when the Knights will move to the BIG EAST Conference and begin hosting marquee teams such as USF, Boise State, Louisville, Rutgers and Cincinnati.
Several season ticket and parking packages are available, and ticket prices are lower than they were last season for many sections. Flexible payment plans allow fans to spread the cost of their tickets over four interest-free installments.
For complete season-ticket details and a seating chart, call the UCF Ticket Office at (407) 823-1000 or visit http://UCFAthletics.com. Single-game ticket information will be available at a later date.
Fans who want to enjoy UCF football in the comfort and style of Bright House Networks Stadium’s club level should visit http://ucfgoldenknightsclub.com or call (407) 823-2205 for more information.
The Knights are slated to host FIU (Sept. 15) and Missouri (Sept. 29), along with East Carolina (Oct. 4), Southern Miss (Oct. 13), SMU (Nov. 3) and UAB (Nov. 24). The contest with Missouri marks the first time in school history UCF will host a school from the Southeastern Conference, as the Tigers will move from the Big 12 to the SEC this summer.
UCF asks all current season-ticket holders to renew by the April 30 deadline to retain their current seats, and they have the first right to request changes to their seat locations.
2012 UCF Season Ticket Plans:
- West Sideline Sections (106-115) - $210*
- West Sideline Sections (206-214) - $210*
- West Corner Sections (116, 215) - $180
- East Sideline Sections (127-131, 228) - $180*
- East Sideline Sections (125-126, 132-133) - $180
- East Sideline Sections (226-227, 229-230) - $180
- Young Alumni Section (231) - $140**
- Fan (2) Pack Sections (124-125, 224-225) - $300***
- Fan (4) Pack Sections (124-125, 224-225) - $540***
- Endzone/Corner Sections (117-124) - $140
- Endzone/Corner Sections (216-220, 224-225) - $140
* - Requires Golden Knights Club Donation
** - Must Have Graduated in 2008 or Later