Atlantic Coast Invitational Rugby Tournament
January 17-18, 2009
Atlantic Coast Invitational Patrick Kane, Tournament Co-Director 336-671-4600
www.acirugby.com
Created in January 2008, the Atlantic Coast Invitational goal is to promote the sport of rugby in the United States by capitalizing on traditional collegiate rivalries and offering the student-athletes who represent their schools on the rugby field to participate in an event that their baseball, basketball, and soccer counterparts take for granted.
Gym Force Classic
January 16-18, 2009 (Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend)
Gym Force Athletic Training Center Booster Club
Paula Woodward, Booster Club Liaison
850-877-4255
www.gymforce.net
The 13th annual Gym Force Classic, which is a premier men and women's gymnastic invitational ages 6 to 18, will be held at Florida State University's Tully Gymnasium. This exciting event will have nationally rated judges and great spectator seating.
Tallahassee Winter Super Series
January 17-19, 2009
Tallahassee Tennis Association
Paul Dirks, TTA Executive Director
850-893-2251
www.ttatennis.org
Organized in 1985 and incorporated in 1992, the Tallahassee Tennis Association is recognized as a not-for-profit organization. The Winter Super Series is a junior tennis tournament which includes all ages 18 and under. It is open to all USTA member junior circuit players. This event is historically well attended acquiring spectators from throughout Florida, southern Georgia, parts of Alabama and other surrounding states.
ATAC Short Course Invitational Swim Meet
January 30-February 1, 2009
Area Tallahassee Aquatic Club
Greg Norris, Program Development Director
Leslie Adams (TPRD Aquatic Supervisor)
850-891-3865
www.swimatac.com
Touted as one of the major Meets in Florida, the ATAC Short Invitational Swim Meet is a premier 3 day, 7 session swimming event. Sanctioned through United States Swimming, the athletes range from age 8 to adults. This event has drawn in top level swimmers from the Southeast and Florida due to the proximity of Tallahassee to both regions.
Tallahassee Marathon and Half Marathon
February 1, 2009
Gulf Winds Tack Club (GWTC)
Jay Silvanima, Race Director
850-264-0739
www.tallahasseemarathon.com
The 35th annual Tallahassee Marathon, sponsored by the Gulf Winds Track Club and Capital Regional Medical Center, will attract distance runners of all ages and their families from many states and countries. Starting and finishing on the fantastic Mike Long Track at Florida State University, the course is a flat, fast; out-and-back that covers approximately 18 miles on the scenic St. Marks Trail. This race serves as a 2009 and 2010 Boston Marathon qualifying marathon.
Crappie Masters
February 7, 2009
Bass Pro Shops
Paul Apers, President
pafishon@aol.com
This phenomenal Bass Pro Shop Crappie Masters Tournament will be held at Lake Talquin, Florida on February 7th. A seminar will be held February 6th starting at 6:30 and our famous Kid’s Fishing Rodeo will be held as well. This is a national qualifying event and it is open to all anglers (membership required).
NFVA TITUS Presidents Day Volleyball Tournament
February 14-15, 2009
North Florida Volleyball Academy
Rita Buck-Crockett
nfvbacrockett@aol.com
The North Florida Volleyball Academy competes nationally at all age divisions with participants ranging from ages 6 to 19. The NFVA is a youth Junior Olympic Volleyball Club that has contestants from Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and Florida.
2009 Tallahassee Jr. Grand Slam (Super Series)
February 20, 2009
Rainbow Tennis League
Tony Whitehurst
850-294-3326
whitehurst211@comcast.net
tony@prowebcommunications.com
www.rainbowtennis.com or www.ttatennis.org/pages/fltlh/events/tallahassee-rainbow-jr-local-grand-slam_128697.cfm
The Tallahassee Jr. Grand Slam is a regional Super Series junior tennis event that will bring in youth tennis players from 3 to 5 states that includes Florida, Georgia, and Alabama to the capital city. Established in 1990 the mission for the program was to give more kids the opportunity to play tennis and learn life lessons and skills. The Grand Slam tournament will include a cookout and other events for the players to enjoy. Participants regionally and nationally are encouraged to compete in this astounding Grand Slam event.
Tallahassee Region Soap Box Derby Association Rally Race
February 9th & 10th
Tallahassee Region Soap Box Derby Association
Neal Davis, Executive Director
850-385-8302/nealdavis@tds.net
www.tallysoapbox.com
The mission of the Tallahassee Region Soap Box Derby is to involve families together with children in the community to help build character, perseverance while building future leaders. These 2-day races will be open to all children within the ages of 8-17 from anywhere in the nation.
Capital City Cup
February 21-22, 2009
Trousdell Gymnastics Center Boosters
Mike Manahan, Assistant Supervisor
850-891-3964/mike.manahan@talgov.com
www.tgcgymnastics.citymax.com
This 12th annual Capital City Cup has brought gymnasts from throughout the Southeast Region of the United States. This competitive event offers gymnasts the opportunity to compete from levels 4-10 and from ages 6-18. This is a USA Gymnastics sanctioned meet.
Ochlockonee River Kennel Club Allbreed Dog Show
February 20-22, 2009
Ochlockonee River Kennel Club
www.orkc.com
This is an AKC (American Kennel Club) All-breed dog show. This show includes an amazing showmanship, agility, and obedience trials. There will be over 1,500 dogs and over 2,000 people. This amazing show takes place at the Fairgrounds.
4th Annual Marvin Overby Memorial Sport Tournament
February 27- March 1, 2009
FSU Bowling Club and Tallahassee Bowling Association
David Beck, Tournament Manager
850-644-1819/ Dmb05e@fsu.edu
www.union.fsu.edu/crenshaw
Sport conditions are used at prestigious amateur events such as the Inter-Collegiate bowling championships, and by the International Federation of Bowling (FIQ) for various international competitions. Though the conditions will be challenging - this is a handicap tournament (based on 90% of 200) - so the tournament will be competitive for bowlers of all skill levels.
Southeast and Florida State Indoor Archery Championship
March 6-8, 2009
Tri State Archers
Oliver Austin, President Tri State Archers
850-309-1918/oaustin@admin.fsu.edu
www.floridaarchery.org/st2009southindoor.htm
This event is a Southeastern Sectional Indoor Championship which is being held in conjunction with the Florida Indoor Archery Championships. The event will shoot 3 different events on the same weekend. There are 2 Florida Sites for the Florida Event. The Tri State Archers was formed in 1993.
Red Hills Horse Trials - Cancelled for 2009
FAMU Relays
March 13 & 14, 2009
Florida A & M University Department of Athletics/Track & Field Programs
Rey S. Robinson, Head Men’s Track & Field
850-599-3200
www.famurattlersports.com
The FAMU Relays has been a premier event in the community, regionally, and nationally. This fantastic relay is open nationally to high school and Colleges and Universities. It will be held at the Pete Griffin Track Complex in Tallahassee, Florida.
Competitive Cheerleading Championships FHSAA
March 14-15, 2009
Leon County Civic Center
The Florida High School Athletic Association Championship of all High Schools in Florida for Competitive Cheerleading. Leon County Schools and the Tallahassee Sports Council will host this event. With over 200 schools signed up an anticipated 3,500 athletes and families will visit Tallahassee for the 2nd Annual Competition. tickets are $10.00 per day
www.fhsaa.org/ch
Comets Round Robin
March 21, 2009
Tallahassee Comets Inc.
Robert A. Hicks, President
850-599-1351/hicksrob@comcast.net
www.cometsget.net
The Tallahassee Comets Robin is a competitive basketball tournament open to all girls and boys teams regardless of affiliation. Girls and boys basketball teams between the ages of 10-17 throughout Florida and the Southeast Region will be attending in preparation of national and college exposure events. In addition, NCAA Division II, III, NAIA, and NCJAA coaches will be invited to attend and view talent rich teams.
Florida State University Relays
March 26-28, 2009
Florida State University Athletic Department
Althea Belgrave, Director Home Meet Management
850-644-2525/ab03j@garnet.acns.fsu.edu
www.seminoles.com\
The Florida State University Relays is one of the largest collegiate and high school track and field meet in the southeastern United States. Each year the event brings thousands of collegiate, high school athletes and coaches to Tallahassee for the three-day event.
Springtime 10k
March 28, 2009
Gulf Winds Track Club
July Alexander or Brian Corbin, Race Directors
850-383-1361
www.gulfwinds.org
The 34th annual road race is a USTAF certified course including a 5k (new this year) and a 1-mile fun run. This course covers rolling hills through the beautiful Myers Park neighborhood and finishes flat and fast from the start area.
The Tallahassee Diamond Championship
March 28-29, 2009
Diamond Cheer and Dance
Carol Walters, Vice-President
904-318-0456/info@diamondcheeranddance.com
www.diamondcheeranddance.com
The Diamond Cheer and Dance was formed in 2005 and since its inception it has been a pillar in the genre of cheer and dance. We have hosted cheer and dance competitions from November to April of each cheer season. This event includes youth, adults, school, recreation, all-star, dance, duos, group stunts, partner stunts and individuals.
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