Registration deadlines for events of the Sunshine State Games Alachua County Festival have been extended for a week.  Athletes who have been considering competing in Fencing, Lacrosse, Rowing and Synchronized Swimming can still do so.  Registration has been extended to Friday, May 24 for Synchronized Swimming and Sunday, May 26 for Lacrosse and Rowing.  Fencing will take entries based on availability.  Registration continues for Ultimate until Wednesday, May 22, Swimming through May 29 and Archery online registration is open through June 6.

The Sunshine State Games Alachua County Festival will be held June 7-9, with six sports competing.  Online registration continues for Water Polo and Track and Field Championships as well as the Polk County Festival.  CLICK HERE for a full calendar of Florida's Sunshine State Games events.

Now in its 34th year, Florida's Sunshine State Games continues to offer amateur sports competitions to athletes of all ages on a variety of skill levels.  Join Florida's longest-standing multi-sport festival, Florida's Sunshine State Games and become part of a Florida tradition, serving amateur ahtletes for more than 30 years.  

FSF Hosts Sports Industry Summit

The Florida Sports Foundation hosted the 2013 Florida Sports Summit, May 15-17, at the Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach with approximately 40 staff members of Florida Sports Commissions in attendance.

Over the two days, attendees discussed the FSF Major and Regional Grant Program, the Sports Enterprise Zone Grant Program and participated in several roundtable and breakout discussions.

Presentations were made by Collinson Media & Events, Game On Sports Marketing, USA Volleyball, USA Judo (Executive Director Jose Rodriguez, left in photo above, is pictured with FSF President John Webb), the Florida High School Activities Association, USA Fencing and ASA/USA Softball.