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The Florida Sports Foundation, in conjunction with Polk County Sports Marketing presented the 28th Annual Sunshine State Games, June 9-10 and 15-17 at various locations throughout Polk County.  The Summer Games returns to Polk County in 2008.  Mark your calendar for the 2008 Summer Games, to be held in Polk County, June 13-15 with competition in the following sports.  Archery, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Boxing, Canoe/Kayak, Fencing, Judo, Karate, Kickball, Powerlifting, Racquetball, Rowing, Rugby, Softball – Fast Pitch, Swimming, Synchronized Swimming, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Tennis, Track & Field (Open & Youth), Ultimate,  Weightlifting and Wrestling.

Florida’s Capital City of Tallahassee has been selected to host the 2008 Southeast Sports Festival, August 1-3, 2008. Hosting the biennial event is the Tallahassee Sports Council, the official sports promotion and development organization of the State of Florida.  The 2nd Southeast Sports Festival features 10 sports, five team and five individual sports.  The finest amateur athletes in the Southeast have the chance to compete in Baseball, Basketball, Flag Football, Lacrosse and Soccer as well as Fencing, Gymnastics, Taekwondo, Tennis and Track & Field.  The 11 states eligible to participate in the Southeast Sports Festival are Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and West Virginia.

A must for parents, girls basketball players, high school coaches and school administrators. Includes Foreword by Former Florida and Ole Miss Head Coach Carol Ross, NCAA ClearingHouse Requirements, NCAA Recruiting Calendar, DI Core GPA and Test Score Sliding Scale, Recruiting Definitions, Exposure Event Contacts, NCAA Major DI Coaches Contact Info and many more tips to help you get the scholarship you deserve. You will be given a step-by-step approach for navigating the path toward a gratifying and successful recruiting experience.  Visit this link for more info:  www.lulu.com/content/1339799.