Home to more than 300 annual sporting events and the headquarters for USA Water Ski and the Florida Youth Soccer Association, Central Florida’s Polk County is the perfect location for your next championship event. From nationally recognized golf courses to modern multi-use complexes, our facilities can accommodate any sport, at any skill level, for competitors of all ages. With a central location offering unbeatable convenience and our talented staff as your planning and promotions MVP, you’ll have no problem pulling off a winning event.

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Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping showdown at the FHSAA Girls Weightlifting Finals, hosted at the iconic RP Funding Center, 701 W Lime St, Lakeland, FL, from February 4th to 6th, 2027! Watch as Florida's strongest high school athletes face off in a battle of strength, determination, and sportsmanship. This electrifying championship event promises thrilling lifts, heart-stopping moments, and inspiring stories of female empowerment and perseverance. Whether you’re a die-hard lifting fan or new to the sport, this is your chance to witness history in the making. Don’t miss the opportunity to cheer on these powerhouse athletes as they reach for glory! Bring your friends and family for a weekend filled with jaw-dropping performances and the spirit of competition. Be there to support and celebrate the champions of tomorrow!

FHSAA Girls Weightlifting Finals

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The RP Funding Center is a newly renovated, multi-purpose facility featuring a convention center with 100,000 square feet of meeting and exhibition space. The RP Funding Center also features the 2,218-seat Youkey Theater and Jenkins Arena, which has reserved seating up to 6,000. The RP Funding Center hosts a wide variety of events ranging from nationally renowned artists, family shows, athletic events, trade shows, conventions, meetings, and weddings. Situated in sunny Central Florida and conveniently located between Orlando and Tampa in Lakeland, Florida.

FHSAA Girls Weightlifting Finals

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