Briefs 9-18-16

POP WARNER FOOTBALL

   Here is the schedule for Week 4 in the Mid Florida Pop Warner League. There will be 15-sites holding games (Seminole County teams in bold) in six weight classes _ Tiny Mite; Mitey Mite; Junior Pee Wee; Pee Wee; Junior Varsity; Unlimited _ Saturday with most days starting at 9 a.m. and continuing throughout the day. Here is the schedule.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

   Azalea Park @ Hagerty; Clermont @ Umatilla; East Ridge @ Lake Howell; Harmony @ Oviedo; Lake Brantley @ South Orlando; Lake Highland @ Lyman; Lake Mary @ Sanford; Leesburg @ Avalon; Mount Dora @ Ridge Youth; Ocoee @ Winter Park; Olympia @ Dr. Phillips; Pine Hills @ Apopka; South Central @ Wekiva; St. Cloud @ Winter Springs; West Orange @ South Lake.

   For more information go to _ www.mfpw.org _ and look for links to each team (Associations) to find specific game times and directions to fields.

 

HUNTER SAFETY COURSE

   The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering free hunter safety internet-completion courses in central Florida.

   Students who have taken the online course and wish to complete the classroom portion must bring the online-completion report with them.

   All firearms, ammunition and materials are provided free of charge. Students should bring a pen or pencil and paper. An adult must accompany children younger than 16 at all times.

   Anyone born on or after June 1, 1975, must pass an approved hunter safety course and have a hunting license to hunt alone (unsupervised). The FWC course satisfies hunter-safety training requirements for all other states and Canadian provinces.

   The locations and times are:

Internet-completion Courses

Lake

   * Sept. 17 (8 a.m.–1 p.m.) Lake Correctional Institution, Clermont.

   * Sept. 24 (8 a.m.–3 p.m.) Royal Trails Community Park, Eustis.

Orange

   * Sept. 17 (8 a.m.–2 p.m.) Central Florida Rifle & Pistol Club, Orlando.

Seminole

   * Sept. 17 (8 a.m.–1 p.m.) Seminole County Gun & Archery Association, Geneva.

Traditional Courses

Volusia

   * Sept. 17 & 18 (8 a.m.–5 p.m.) DeBary Hall, DeBary.

   The specific locations for these classes will be given to those who register in advance. Those interested in attending a course can register online and obtain information about future hunter safety classes at MyFWC.com/HunterSafety or by calling the FWC’s regional office in Ocala at 352-625-2804.

 

SENIOR BASEBALL

   Here is the upcoming schedule in the Orlando Senior Baseball Association Spring Season in the 25-and-Over and 35/45-and-Over League that plays its games at Zinn Beck Field, Historic Sanford Memorial Stadium, Central Winds Park in Winter Springs, Showalter Field in Winter Park and the South Orange Youth Complex in Orlando. Visit the website _ www.leaguelineup.com/osba _ for more information on the league.

35/45-AND-OVER LEAGUE

Saturday, September 17

   10 a.m. _ Royals @ Padres, Stadium.

   10 a.m. _ Central FL Cardinals @ Brewers, Zinn Beck.

   1 p.m. _ Orlando Braves @ Expos, Stadium.

   1 p.m. _ Daytona Beach Rays @ Orlando Yankees, Zinn Beck.

25-AND-OVER LEAGUE

Best-of-3 Championship Series

Sunday, September 18

   10 a.m. _ Game 1: Orioles/Lugnuts winner vs. Knights/Brewers winner, Stadium.

   1 p.m. _ Game 2: Orioles/Lugnuts winner vs. Knights/Brewers winner, Stadium.

Wednesday, September 21

   7 p.m. _ Game 3, if necessary: Orioles/Lugnuts winner vs. Knights/Brewers winner, Stadium.

 

NEW SMYRNA SPEEDWAY

   The 2015 NASCAR Whelen All-America Series at New Smyrna Speedway is underway.

   Today (Saturday) will be The Florida Firm Night at the Races featuring a special 50-lap feature for the Pro Late Models, plus division action in the Modifieds, Sportsman and Bombers.

   Pit gates open at 3 p.m. Pro Late Model practice from 4 p.m.-to-5 p.m. Division practice will be from 5 p.m.-to-6 p.m. Ticket booths and grandstand gates open at 6 p.m. with Pro Late Model qualifying at 6:15 p.m. and racing starts at 7:30 p.m.

   Adult admission is $15 (reserved seating is $20, the top six (6) rows of the Main Grandstand) with all seniors (65+) and military with valid ID (for proof of age or Military affiliation) admitted for $13. Kids 11 years of age and under are free of charge. MUST be accompanied by paying Adult to qualify for Free Admission.

   The track is located at the corner of SR. 44 and CR 415, between New Smyrna, DeLand and Daytona.

   For information on New Smyrna Speedway, call the track office at 386-427-4129 or visit the website at www.newsmyrnaspeedway.org.

 

ORLANDO CITY

   Orlando City SC (7-8-13, 34 points) fell to the LA Galaxy (11-4-14, 47 points) 4-2 Sunday at StubHub Center. Kevin Molino scored his 10th goal of the season and Brek Shea scored his second goal in as many games.

   With six games remaining, the Lions hold a one-point lead on the New England Revolution for the sixth and final Eastern Conference playoff spot with a game in hand.

   Orlando City returns to Camping World Stadium tonight (Saturday), when it hosts Columbus Crew SC at 7:30 p.m. The Lions then head to Washington, D.C. for a critical match against D.C. United on Sunday, Sept. 24.

 

ORLANDO SPEEDWORLD

   Coming up at Orlando Speed World Dragway:

   * Funday Sunday. "All Welcome" Test-n-Tune & Grudge Racing. Free Swap Space with paid admission. Gates open at 9 a.m. Racing from 10 a.m.-to-4 p.m. Admission is $12; kids 10-Under free. Race Fee is $13.

   The Dragway Information Hotline is at (407) 568-5522 and the website is at _ www.raceosw.com/dragway/.

   SpeedWorld is located 17 miles east of Orlando in Bithlo at 19164 East Colonial Drive, between Orlando and Titusville on Highway 50 at the 520 Cocoa Cutoff.

 

LMSA

   Ahoy!

   Upcoming events:

   * Sunday, Sep. 18 – LMSA Jameson Race. Start window is 4:20 p.m.-to-4:30 p.m.

   * Gosling’s Rum races – Every Wednesday, start window 6:25 p.m.-to–6:30 p.m. Please come by the LMSA clubhouse to check the course and sign-in. Remember to set-up RaceQs on your smart phone (RaceQs.com). Everyone is invited. Come on out. We'll find a spot for you. Go to _ http://www.flalmsa.org/?page_id=101 _ for info, rules, sailing instructions and course descriptions.

   * Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 1-2 – LMSA Fall Regatta. The regatta is open to all sailboats of 12-feet LOA or greater. Expected one-design classes: Sunfish, San Juan 21, Mutineers, Buccaneers, Lightning, Flying Scots, Hobie Waves, Force 5, Laser, Wayfair, Windmills and Catalina 22. Portsmouth classes, regardless of number of entrants, shall consist of Planing, Multi and Displacement hulls. After racing on Saturday, join an LMSA tradition, the Limlit Party at the clubhouse. Then off to the Regatta Dinner at the Sanford Elks Lodge. Go to __ http://www.regattanetwork.com/event/13290#_home __ to register for the Sanford Fall Regatta or __ www.facebook.com/FlaLMSA/ __ to check out the FaceBook Page. If you have any question, please send to an email to __ fla.lmsa@gmail.com __ or contact the Regatta Chair, Scott Marriott, at laser61500@aol.com.

   ATTENTION SAILORS of the LMSA Fall Regatta (9/30-10/2) & Kettle Cup Regatta (12/2-12/4):

   Hotel rates for these events are available at Comfort Inn & Suites 590 Ava Court, Sanford 32771.

   This is a PHONE ONLY RESERVATION. Please call 407-585-1580 and ask for “REGATTA RACE RATE $85 +tax/per night”. Cannot be booked by third party travel site or hotel website.

   For more information about LMSA, please visit our web site _ www.flalmsa.org _ or call (321) 578-8364.

   Interested parties can find results from past races of 2015 on the "Race Results" page (www.flalmsa.org/?page_id=623) and results from year’s prior is on the Race Results Archive page (www.flalmsa.org/?p=2229).

   The LMSA is also on Facebook (www.facebook.com/pages/Lake-Monroe-Sailing-Association/110483735742242), please go to the page and click LIKE and get notices and see photos instantly.

   See you out on the water!

 

UCF WOMEN’S SOCCER

   The UCF women's soccer team might be the new Cardiac Kids, after another exciting finish against FGCU extends the Knights' winning streak to four.

   Tied at 3-3 in the 86th minute, senior Carol Rodrigues blasted a bicycle kick on goal and junior Hannah DeBose was there to put back the rebound. The goal would turn out to be the game winner as thunderstorms moved in and lightning would delay the match indefinitely per NCAA rule 7.6.

   UCF Women's Soccer, Presented by Napleton's Volkswagon, heads to Gainesville to face the No. 5 Gators tomorrow (Sunday) at 7 p.m.

 

RECREATION SOFTBALL

   Here is the upcoming schedule for the City of Sanford Recreation Services Department Adult Fall Slowpitch Softball League at Pinehurst Park.

   The Fall Church League on Monday will have G3 Church taking on Central Baptist Church at 6:30 p.m. and Safeharbor Christian playing a doubleheader against Hope and Glory at 7:30 p.m. and Zion Hope at 8:30 p.m. RiverWalk Church will have the week off.

   The Semi-Co-Ed/Fun League on Wednesday will have The Bailouts battling B & B Discount Beverage at 6:30 p.m.; Trinity Tattoo challenging The Willow Tree-Sausage Sliders at 7:30 p.m. and Wet Spot squaring off with Facebook Famous at 8:30 p.m.

   Everyone is invited to watch the games for free at Pinehurst Park, located on West 24th Street off 17-92.

   For more information contact Eric Griffin, City of Sanford Recreation Supervisor, at 407-688-5120; visit the city website _ www.sanfordfl.gov _ or email: eric.griffin@sanfordfl.gov _ the League Information Website, including registration forms, is at _ http://www.leaguelineup.com/welcome.asp?cmenuid=1&url=sanfordsoftball&si....

 

ORLANDO PRIDE

   Orlando Pride returned to Camping World Stadium on Saturday night to host Sky Blue FC in the second leg of a home-and-home series. The two teams played just three days prior, seeing a 1-1 decision at Rutgers University, but the New Jersey-based team took the three points in the second match by a 2-1 margin.

   Kristen Edmonds, a New Jersey native, continued her strong season for the Pride, adding to her team-leading total with her sixth goal of the season in the 44th minute. After Alex Morgan was taken down 30 yards out, Edmonds took the set piece herself and curled a shot over Sky Blue’s five-player wall, into the upper 90 and well-beyond the reach of goalkeeper Caroline Casey.

   The Pride carried a one-goal lead into the half for the second-straight game against the Sky Blue, but Sam Kerr spoiled that lead for the second time, putting in the equalizer in the 49th minute.

   Then, Maya Hayes gave Sky Blue the lead five minutes after with a second-effort attempt after Ashlyn Harris made the initial save on the one-on-one chance.

   Orlando will have a week off next week due to international matches and returns to Camping World Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 24, for its season finale against FC Kansas City.

   Tickets for the 5 p.m. kickoff game can be purchased at www.orlando-pride.com or by calling (855) ORL-CITY.

 

STETSON FOOTBALL

   The Stetson Hatters left little room for doubt on Saturday night at Spec Martin Stadium, building a 27-3 lead over visiting Warner in the first half before coasting to a 30-15 victory over the Royals for the first win of the 2016 season.

   Stetson improved to 1-1 on the season while dropping Warner to the same record.

   The game turned into a saga of two halves as the Hatters dominated the opening periods but then came out flat after halftime. Penalties were again an issue for Stetson, which was flagged 11 times in the game for 89 yards. Two of those came in the second half and were the result of players losing their composure.

   The Hatters used an impressive opening drive to get on the board early and then took advantage of three Warner interceptions to build the lead in the first half.

   Gaven DeFilippo finished the game having completed 24-of-36 pass attempts for 229 yards and two touchdowns. He did have one interception in the first half on a ball that was tipped at the line of scrimmage. Krgan Moore led 10 different receivers to have recorded a reception with seven catches for 80 yards.

   On the ground, the Hatters finished with 148 yards with Clay Mazza leading the way with 59 on 17 attempts. Matt Taft piled up 49 yards on eight carries in the fourth quarter as Stetson put the game away.

   The Hatters will now have a week off to get ready for the start of play in the Pioneer Football League. Stetson will open league play on Sept. 24, at home, against rival Jacksonville.

 

JUNIOR GOLF

   Sanford junior golfers ages 11-18 are invited to compete in an upcoming Arrowhead Junior Golf Tour event.

   The AJGT Beaver Creek Fall Classic at Beaver Creek Golf Club in Zachary, LA, October 8–9.

   The tournament entry fee is $185 and includes two days of green fees, tee gifts and Trophies in four age divisions.

   Recommended accommodations are available at Holiday Inn & Suites in Zachary. Please call 225-654-1402 for reservations and group rate.

   The registration deadline is Wednesday, October 5, at Noon.

   The 2-day, 36-hole tournaments are ranked by the Junior Golf Scoreboard and hosted by the Arrowhead Junior Golf Tour.

   To enter an event, please call Diane Ford at 1-985-630-3066 or enter online at www.arrowheadjgt.com.

 

FCSL CELEBRITY GOLF

   As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Florida League relies on donations, sponsors, and fundraisers to operate every year. For the past eight years, Interlachen Country Club in Winter Park has been gracious enough to host the annual Celebrity Golf Tournament. It is the FCSL’s biggest fundraiser of the year, as 30 foursomes from all over the country descend on Central Florida to take part in this exciting event.

   Each foursome will have a baseball celebrity join as the fifth player and among the tournament awards will be _ Closest to the Pin contests on all Par 3s; Longest Drive contest; and 1st, 2nd, 3rd place prizes.

   The event will take place November 13 & 14 and here is the schedule of events:

Sunday, November 13

   6 p.m. _ Pairings Party at Interlachen. A chance to mix and mingle with MLB celebrities while enjoying delicious hors d'oeuvres and a complimentary open bar. A select few celebrities use the evening to promote the Florida League, helping the attendees understand the importance of summer collegiate baseball. It also marks the opening of the silent auction, which brought in more than $35,000 in 2014, and includes a number of unique items, sports memorabilia, and vacation packages. Each foursome will receive eight tickets to the pairings party.

Monday, November 14

   10 a.m. _ Check in opens at Interlachen.

   10 a.m.-to-11:30 a.m. _ Complimentary range balls, putting challenge and an All-American lunch buffet.

   11:30 a.m. _ Shotgun start. Snacks, Beer, Cigars and Soft drinks available throughout the day on the course.

   5 p.m. _ Awards reception with hearty hors d'oeuvres and open bar.

   6:30 p.m. _ Silent auction ends.

   While playing a round of golf at this luxurious course is a treat in itself, playing with a baseball celebrity is an added plus.

   For more information and find the link to register on-line, go to _ www.FloridaLeague.com _ or contact: Rob Sitz, Florida League President, by e-mail _ rsitz@floridaleague.com _ or by phone at _ 321-206-9174.