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.

Whether it’s finding the ideal venue or ensuring your participants know where to play and stay, we’re here to help every step of the way.

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Get ready for the ultimate showdown at the GSA Fall State Championship, happening at the Winter Haven Multi-service Building from October 31 to November 1, 2026! This all-ages softball tournament promises two days of non-stop action, heart-pounding plays, and thrilling competition. Whether you're a player gearing up to showcase your skills or a fan ready to cheer your team to victory, this is an event you won’t want to miss! Secure your spot now registration is open for teams ready to take on the challenge. For softball enthusiasts and sports fans alike, we have tickets available to witness the drama unfold live. This event also takes place at Lake Myrtle Baseball Fields.  It's a perfect blend of athleticism, teamwork, and community spirit in the sunny heart of Florida. Join us for this exciting weekend filled with passion, competition, and unforgettable memories at the GSA Fall State Championship!&#x20;

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Home to the Polk State women’s softball team, the sprawling Diamondplex is among the finest softball facilities in the state and is comprised of four 300-foot fields and one 210-foot field.
Completed in May 1998, this award-winning complex is complete with batting cages, digital scoreboard, bullpens, women’s locker room, and showers. It boasts such unique features as red crushed-limestone warning tracks, scoreboards equipped with game clocks, modern lighting, and permanent bleachers with seating for 1,200 spectators.

Other unique features include a press room, meeting facilities, and a playground. Diamondplex hosts adult and youth amateur softball tournaments.

Diamondplex at Polk State College

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