These days in basketball gyms around the country, Harry Carothers steps behind an arched line 19 feet and 9 inches away from a goal and launches a three-point satellite toward the basket. More times than not, he’s successful. His days of launching three-point satellites began long before he began competing in Florida Senior Games basketball […]
During the month of November, the Florida Sports Foundation, a Division of Enterprise Florida, Inc., proudly supports the following 18 events, projected to bring approximately 42,763 visitors and $44.9 million in economic impact to the state, through its quarterly grant program. ITF Young Seniors World Team & Individual Championships Dates: October 20-November 2, 2018 | […]
Now in the fourth year of competition in Clearwater and Pinellas County venues, the 27th Annual Florida Senior Games, presented by Humana, will be utilizing some of the finest facilities offered by the Clearwater Parks and Recreation Department and other Pinellas County communities. The Florida Sports Foundation, in conjunction with Visit St. Petersburg/Clearwater, presents the […]
Courtesy of MLB LOS ANGELES – Major League Baseball (MLB), the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA), USA Baseball and the Atlanta Braves today announced the re-branded Hank Aaron Invitational, which will add new elements to the event formerly known as the “Elite Development Invitational.” The announcement was held this evening in a special press […]
TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Sports Foundation congratulates the Boston Red Sox on winning the 2018 World Series Championship. The Red Sox were one of 15 teams that began their season in the Sunshine State in February when teams reported for Florida Spring Training. Since arriving in Fort Myers/Lee County as its Spring Training home, the […]
Article courtesy of Adam Boliek of the Orlando Apollos The day after the Super Bowl. One of the most depressing days of the year (unless of course your team just won the Big Game!). No more football for months. The draft in April, free agency, OTA’s, and of course preseason cannot come soon enough. What […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Sports Foundation, in association with its presenting sponsor, Humana, announced its 2017 Florida Senior Games Athletes of the Year on Thursday, naming Carol Teel and Mike Welter as its distinguished recipients of this year’s award. The 2017 Florida Senior Games Athletes of the Year are participants of their sport who […]
Courtesy of the Greater Orlando Sports Commission GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Florida High School Athletic Association, the Greater Orlando Sports Commission, and the City of Orlando jointly announced the schedule and kickoff times for the 2018 Florida High School Football State Championships on Tuesday. Tickets for all eight games will go on sale soon at […]
Registration Booklet | Registration Form | Online Registration | Sports & Information | Hotel Accommodations TALLAHASSEE — The registration deadline for Florida Senior Games, presented by Humana, is a month away for the 2018 Florida Senior Games, presented by Humana, that are being held December 1-9 in Clearwater and Pinellas County. The online registration deadline is November 18 and entry fees vary by sport. Senior […]
During the month of October, the Florida Sports Foundation, a Division of Enterprise Florida, Inc., proudly supports the following seven events, projected to bring approximately 27,511 visitors and $19.8 million in economic impact to the state, through its quarterly grant program. South Atlantic US Figure Skating Regional Championships Dates: October 3-8, 2018 | Organization: Broward County Sports […]