Note: Each week, The Lima News publishes a calendar of events of local interest. Events should be submitted by noon Monday of each week to [email protected].
ARCHERY
Allen County: The Allen County Archers hold traditional 3-D shoots the third Saturday of the month all year long, weather permitting. They are open to all archery equipment. The Archers hold a “stump shoot” for traditional bows only the fourth Saturday of each month, weather permitting. Go to facebook.com/allencountyarchers or call Neal Wallace at 567-825-7109 for more information.
BASEBALL
Delphos: The 13th annual Nathan Miller Memorial Tournament will be June 2, 3 and 4 at the Delphos Stadium Park. The tournament for boys ages 11-12 years old (age cutoff is March 1) involves 16 to 20 teams. The tournament will be pool play with a three-game guarantee. Players must be from the same school district. Awards will be handed out. Cost is $200 with a $50 non-refundable entry fee. Deadline to enter is May 12. For more information contact Sam Miller at 567-825-8631.
Bath Township: The annual Bath Baseball “Best of the Northwest” Youth Tournament is scheduled from June 9 to 11.
This is a school team tournament (all players must be from the same school district). There will be a 12U, 10U and 8U coach pitch division. The cost will be $300 per team with a three-game guarantee. To reserve a spot, contact Jason Atchison at 419-860-3454 or email [email protected]
BASKETBALL
Bath Township: There will be a fourth, fifth and sixth grade boys tournament for school teams only March 25 and 26 at Bath High School. Three games guaranteed. Cost is $175 per team with registration forms and payment due by March 17. Contact Bobby Hall at 419-296-7975 or [email protected] for more information. There will be a $3 adult spectator fee and a full concession stand will be available.
FOOTBALL
Lima: The Lima Family YMCA will be playing host to a spring flag football league for boys and girls ages 6-8. Registration is open until Friday, April 7. The league will begin Monday, April 17. The cost is $28 for members and $52 for non-members. For more information visit limaymca.net. Orion Monford can be reached by email at [email protected] or by phone at 419-223-6045.
GOLF
Lima: The City Men’s Championship is scheduled for Wednesday, June 21, to Sunday, June 25. Entry deadline is Friday, June 16. Head to limacitygolf.com for more information.
HIGH SCHOOLS
Lima: The Lima Senior High School Athletic Boosters will hold its annual Reverse Raffle on Saturday, March 25, at the American Legion Post 96, 711 S. Shore Drive. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner starting at 6 p.m. The first raffle ticket will be drawn at 6:30 p.m. This year’s reverse raffle payout is $5,000. There will also be a live auction, Spartan Auction and other games of chance. All non-winning grand prize tickets will be put in a drawing for a second-chance prize. Tickets are $100. The price includes entry and food for two people and one entry into the reverse raffle. Ticket holders do not need to be present to win. Tickets can be purchased online at tinyurl.com/548mamfw. Tickets are also available in the Lima Senior Athletic Office during school hours. Checks should be made payable to the Lima Senior Athletic Boosters. For information, call 419-996-3050.
HORSESHOES
Lima: The Allen County Horseshoe Pitchers, located at 1815 C St., 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. Contact Dwaine Klink at 419-235-3677 or Roy Moore at 419-231-3720 for information.
PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING
Lima: War Wrestling returns Saturday, April 15, to Empowered Sports Center at 1730 N. Union St. for Final Countdown. Bouts include Ryan Michaels and Jacob Rose with agent Nick Hahn vs. Jimmy Shane and Will The Thrill, Carson Drake vs. Paloma Starr, Jack Vaughn vs. Qassius Starr, Shawna Reed vs. Alexis Littlefoot and Jock Samson vs. Mojo McQueen. Plus, Harley Fairfax, Brandon Fields, Appollo Starr, Aaron Williams, Beastman with Jexy Blakk, Brandon Day, Matt Taylor, Kronos the Berserker, Zodiak The Mystic, Scotty Amos, Gino DeCapo, Tommy Irish and Ripper Blackhart are scheduled to appear. VIP doors open at 5:30 p.m. and general admission doors at 6:30 p.m. with wrestling starting at 7 p.m. VIP tickets are $18 and general admission tickets cost $8. Get advance tickets at Groamy’s Cd’s and Tapes or at warwrestling.com.
SOCCER
Lima: The Lima Family YMCA will be playing host to a spring league for boys and girls ages 4-5 and kindergarten to fourth grade. Registration is open until Friday, April 7. Practice for the league will begin Monday, March 27. The cost is $28 for members and $52 for non-members. For more information visit limaymca.net. Orion Monford can be reached by email at [email protected] or by phone at 419-223-6045.
SOFTBALL
Bath Township: The annual Bath Softball “Wildkitten Classic” Youth Tournament is scheduled from June 2 to 4.
No select teams (all players must be from the same school district or recreational league). There will be a 12U, 10U and 8U coach pitch division. The cost will be $300 per team with a three-game guarantee. To reserve a spot, contact Jason Atchison at 419-860-3454 or email [email protected]
SWIMMING
Lima: New members are being accepted for the Lima Family YMCA’s Barracudas team for those ages 4 to 18. The Y also has a USA Swim Team which gives participants additional opportunities to compete at other Ohio venues. For more information contact April Dorman at 419-223-6045, extension 218.
TRAPSHOOTING
Lima: The Lima Sabres have various shooting events. Thursday Trap Practice for Adults/Juniors/Beginners is 4 p.m. weekly. Adult Trap Practice is 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesdays, weather permitting. All trap sessions are open to the public. For additional information, go to limasabres.com or visit on Facebook.
YMCA CLASSES
Lima: The Lima Family YMCA has opportunities available to youth, adults, seniors and families, including Gymnastics, Karate, Swim Lessons, Cardio Fitness Classes, Chair Exercise classes and Strength Classes. Nonmembers welcome. To register and for more information go to the Lima Y at 345 S Elizabeth St., call 419-223-6045 or go to limaymca.net.
