Sports & Recreation

Cancer fighter to get special honor from Tampa Bay Rays

Submitted by Grayson Kamm, Multi-Media Journalist

Saturday, May 11th, 2013, 8:10am

Cancer fighter to get special honor from Tampa Bay Rays

Winter Haven, Florida -- The Tampa Bay Rays are recognizing a Polk County cancer survivor and fighter as the team's honorary bat girl at this Sunday's game.

She raised money and pushed to find a cure for breast cancer -- long before she learned she'd have to fight the disease herself.

Now Winter Haven's Cauney Bamberg will be celebrated for her work by getting time in the spotlight with the Tampa Bay Rays. Bamberg has been chosen as the team's honorary bat girl.

Here's more from the Tampa Bay Rays about what that title means and what she's done to earn it:

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Chain of Lakes Cycling Classic

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Saturday, March 2nd, 2013, 3:56pm

Winter Haven, Florida -- Sunday, March 3 begins a bike riding extravaganza!

The 2013 Chain of Lakes Cycling Classic is a USAC sanctioned race through downtown Winter Haven. Races begin around Central Park and travel at super fast speeds through downtown.The event includes time trials, a road race, a street circuit race, kids races and a bike rodeo.

It is guaranteed to be challenging and rewarding to cycling competitors, and exciting to spectators. Benefits of the races go to the Humane Society of Polk County.

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Polk senior games get underway

Submitted by Eric Glasser, Anchor/Reporter

Thursday, February 21st, 2013, 11:11am

Bartow, Florida -- Get ready for two weeks of athletic and recreational competitive events for men and women 50 years and over.

The Polk Senior Games kicks off Saturday, Feb. 23 and runs through March 11.

Individual, partner and team events include:

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Free Yoga classes this week offered to Bartow seniors

Submitted by Eric Glasser, Anchor/Reporter

Wednesday, February 13th, 2013, 11:08am

Free Yoga classes this week offered to Bartow seniors

Winter Haven, Florida -- Bartow seniors who want to take advantage of an opportunity to become acquainted with yoga for free can look into the Silver Sneakers YOGA Stretch in Winter Haven this Thursday at 9 a.m.

According to the website "WebMD":

"Yoga has been practiced for more than 5,000 years, and currently, close to 11 million Americans are enjoying its health benefits. Yoga can hardly be called a trend."

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Win Tigers tickets, jersey at Spring Training kickoff

Submitted by Grayson Kamm, Multi-Media Journalist

Sunday, February 10th, 2013, 11:33am

Win Tigers tickets, jersey at Spring Training kickoff

Davenport, Florida -- With the Detroit Tigers about to start their 77th season of Spring Training in Polk County, the county's visitor center is throwing a baseball bash.

The free event is designed for baseball lovers and families and will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16 at Polk Outpost 27, the county's official visitor information center.

Here are more details from Polk Outpost 27:

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Citrus Classic 5K slated for April 6 at LEGOLAND

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Monday, December 31st, 2012, 3:37pm

Citrus Classic 5K slated for April 6 at LEGOLAND

Winter Haven, Florida -- The Winter Haven Hospital Foundation Citrus Classic, a community-wide health event featuring a 5K Run and Fun Walk, will take place on April 6, 2013 at LEGOLAND® Florida.

Proceeds from the Classic will benefit the Foundation’s Fund for Women and Children, which focuses on expanding access to medical care for women and children in Polk County.

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State Parks to host First Day Hikes

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Friday, December 28th, 2012, 1:01pm

Tallahassee, Florida -- Start your New Year off right with a day outside, connecting with nature and getting that always important exercise that typically tops people's resolution list.

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