An exciting evening of awards and entertainment, the PNC Bank SPORTYS @ Full Sail University will honor the top area high school, amateur, collegiate and professional athletes, coaches, deserving local residents and businesses throughout Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia Counties.
September 24th, 2011
Full Sail Live at Full Sail University
3300 University Blvd
Winter Park, FL 32792
6:30pm - Doors Open
6:30-7:00pm - Red Carpet & Pre-Event Reception
7:00-8:30pm - The PNC Bank SPORTYS
8:30-10:00pm - The Ruth's Chris Steak House SPORTYS Overtime Party with complimentary hors d'oeuvre, drinks and live entertainment
Tickets are $70 per person. Corporate discounts are available at 10 tickets for $575.
During the show, the Class of 2011 will be inducted into the Central Florida Sports Hall of Fame. The Central Florida Sports Hall of Fame is the continuation of a great regional sports tradition, where over 70 Central Floridians have been honored for their distinguished accomplishments within professional and amateur sports since 1981. The Class of 2011 will include:
Glenn "Doc" Rivers
After a 13-year NBA playing career, Doc Rivers began his coaching career with the Orlando Magic in 1999. In 4-plus years with the Magic, Rivers won the coach of the year award and made the playoffs in 3 seasons.
Chuck Rohe
The long time CEO of Florida Citrus Sports, Chuck Rohe was instrumental in updating and upgrading the Citrus Bowl in the early 1990s and significantly enhancing Orlando's bowl games.
Ricky Watters
A 5-time NFL Pro Bowler at running back, Ricky Watters won a national championship at Notre Dame and a NFL championship with the San Francisco 49ers.
Awards presented at the 2011 PNC Bank SPORTYS will include:
Amateur Athlete of the Year presented by the Orlando Magic
Marvin Bracy - Track & Field
Maite Moscoso - Race Walk
Oviedo All-Stars - 12U Softball
High School Athlete of the Year presented by Bright House Sports Network
Dante Bichette Jr. - Orangewood Christian, Baseball
Ansley Gebben - First Academy, Track & Field / Volleyball
Austin Rivers - Winter Park High School, Basketball
College Athlete of the Year
Crystal Bardge - Embry Riddle, Track & Field
Jeff Godfrey - University of Central Florida, Football
Aurieyall Scott - University Central Florida, Track & Field
Professional Athlete of the Year
Dwight Howard - Orlando Magic, Basketball
Ryan Lochte - Swimming
Yani Tseng - LPGA, Golf
Coach of the Year presented by Orlando Health
Dr. Keith Buckley - Rollins College, Soccer
Anthony Jones - Dr. Phillips High School, Girls Basketball / Flag Football
George O'Leary - University of Central Florida, Football
For a complete list of award nominees and to purchase tickets click HERE.
Football isn't the only sport getting attention right now. When 2011 began, very few Central Floridians even knew that a professional soccer franchise was setting up its lair in Orlando. Now, nine months later, the Orlando City Lions are creating quite a roar. In just its inaugural season, the Lions will host the USL Pro Division Championship, Saturday night at the Citrus Bowl. Kickoff is at 7pm for this nationally-televised game. If you've been to a game, you understand the lure of contagious fan-frenzy atmosphere. If you haven't yet, don't miss this opportunity to experience the game of the year!
Commission, in conjunction with the Daytona International Speedway, will host the 4th Annual Daytona Beach Half Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 30. The 13.1-mile race will start at historic Daytona International Speedway, proceed through the streets of Daytona Beach and include a half-mile run along the "World's Most Famous Beach" before concluding at the Speedway.
Lightning on a record setting season in the Florida Collegiate Summer League. The Lightning set a FCSL record of 29 regular seasons win but unfortunately was not able to carry that success into the post season. The lightning faced off in the first round against the Sanford Rats at Pat Thomas Stadium. The teams split the first two games, each winning by only one run. Unfortunately, in the third game the Rats came out hot and beat the Lightning 9 - 2, sending them to the Championship Game at Tropicana Field. Despite the outcome, the Lightning put on a great season and look to continue their success into next season.
Parks & Recreation Department recently submitted a bid to host the 18U ASA Gold Girls Softball Championships for the first week of August of 2013. If awarded, this would attract approximately 70 teams from across the United States to Seminole County for an average of 5 days, with this national showcase event being staged at the Seminole County Softball Complex and Merrill Park. Based on our diligence, the 18U Gold would generate approximately 2,500 room nights for Seminole County. Stay tuned to see if we are awarded the bid, as a decision should come this fall.
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