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 play host to 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.)
BASKETBALL
Lima
The Lima YMCA is conducting a basketball summer camp for students in grades 1- 2 June 26-29 with Aaron Cross. The fee is $30 for YMCA members and $45 for non members. Register at the YMCA front desk or online at limaymca.net. For more information contact Alicia Bell at 419-223-6045 extension 114.
Van Wert
Elite Fundamentals Baseball will be returning for the third summer to the Van Wert area. Different camp sites will be visited this year. The summer schedule is June 26-29 at Smiley Park in Van Wert. The camp will run 8 a.m. 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 age groups. For more information follow @EliteFunBall on Twitter, like Elite Fundamentals Baseball on Facebook or contact Jeremy Kitson at 419-357-2815 or [email protected].
Lima
The OSU Lima/Rhodes State will be having an open gym on July 9 at 4 p.m. on campus. It is for any female students that have the desire to play. For more information contact Phil Sensabaugh at 614-753-9526.
CYCLING
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 Mount 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.
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 noon. 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].
Players/former players that will work the camp include Kyle Miller, Jared Pughsley, Zac Dysert, Keith Wenning, Tyler O’Connor, Matt Bahr and Noah Furbush. Chip Otten, Dan Allison, Chris Sommers, John Zerbe, Andy Schaefer, Bill Speller, Jeff Richards, Stephen Carter, Bo Frye and Nick Hager are among the coaches scheduled to attend.
GOLF
Lima
The Lima YMCA will be conducting a summer golf camp for boys and girls 6- 14 years of age 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.
GOLF
Bluffton
Bluffton University’s 20th annual Alumni and Friends Golf Scramble will be held on Saturday, July 15, at Colonial Golfers Club. Registration 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 Golf with the Legends event will be held at 4:30 p.m. Friday, July 7, at Tamarac Golf Course. Cost is $125 per foursome or $200 for threesomes that 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.
North Baltimore
The Challenged Champions Equestrian Center, Inc. is hosting its annual golf outing Aug. 26. This will be at the Birch Run Golf Club in North Baltimore, OH. It is $50 dollars per golfer, and there will be a first-place team prize, individual contests on every hole, and a chance to win $1,500 for a 50-foot putt. We are accepting sponsorships for this event and donations for door prizes for this event.
Lima
The Lima Young Life Golf tournament, a four-player scramble, will be held at Hidden Creek Golf Course at 8 a.m. July 22. For more information contact Lima Young Life at [email protected].
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.
Wapakoneta
The Run to the Moon 10k, 5k and 1 mile bling run/walk, sponsored by the Wapakoneta Air and Space Museum, will be held July 22. Registration is at 8 a.m. The cost is $30 for the 10k and 5k and includes a t-shirt and a medal and the 1 mile bling run/walk is $25. Registration available at speedy-feet.com. For more information contact Amy Kentner at 567-356-7193. Apollo 11 astronaut Buz Aldrin will be on hand for the festivites.
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 Bluffton Family Recreation will host a British Soccer Camp takes place from July 24-28. 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.
Kalida
The Wildcat Soccer Camp will be held at the Kalida Four Seasons Park July 24-28. Individuals 6-9 years old will conduct their camp from 9 a.m. to noon and individuals 10-15 will hold their session from 1-4 p.m. Cost of the camp is $50. Registration deadline is July 20. This year’s camp will be under the direction of Cristin Allen Czubik. Czubik played four years of Division I soccer and was an assistant coach at Vanderbilt for seven years and was the techical director of coaching for the Sky Soccer Club in Bowling Green, Ky., for seven years. For more information contact Mark Czubik at 419-796-0771.
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.-4 p.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 is 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.
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 14. 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 through July 20 at the Collett Courts at 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. The pee wee lessons will be held through July 20 and will be 10:15 a.m. Thursdays.
