Operation Armed Forces Celebration 5K Run & Walk 

Come join us on Memorial Day for the 1st Annual Operations Armed Forces Celebration 5K Run & Walk.  You can register by clicking on the "EVENTS" tab at the top and selecting the race or click on Register Now.

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Dedicated in memory of the Kansas men and women of the United States Armed Forces who sacrificed their lives in the terrorist attack on the Pentagon September 11, 2001 and during operations Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, New Dawn and other Acts of
Terrorism. And in sincere appreciation of all those who have served in the United States Armed Forces during the war on terrorism and for the service of any veteran past and present.

All funds go to help fund the Operation Freedom Memorial in Memorial Park.

Registration for Woody Austin Midwest Junior Golf Invitational Now Open 

The 2012 Woody Austin Midwest Junior Golf Invitational is moving to Derby Golf and Country Club.  The tournament will take place June 4-7 and promises to once again have one of the best fields in the Midwest.  Sign Up Now!!

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 2012 Johnny Bench Award presented by BaseballSavings.com Semifinalists

 
UPDATED: May 16, 2012

Wichita, KS - The Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission announced the twelve semifinalists for the 2012 Johnny Bench Award presented by BaseballSavings.com.  

The Johnny Bench Award semifinalists are (in alphabetical order):

• Derrick Chung, Sacramento State;
• Zachary Fisher, New Mexico State;
• Tucker Frawley, Coastal Carolina;
• Mitchell Garver, New Mexico;
• Tyler Heineman, UCLA;
• Joe Hudson, Notre Dame;
• Jeremy Lucas, Indiana State;
• Josh Ludy, Baylor;
• Jeff Melillo, Rutgers;
• Kevin Plawecki, Purdue;
• Jeremy Schaffer, Tulane and
• Mike Zunino, Florida.

Ballots will be sent to the national voting panel at the end of May for a vote to determine the three finalists. The finalists will be announced June 4, 2012. A final vote among the national committee will occur during the College World Series. All finalists will be brought to Wichita and the winner will be announced at the 15th Annual Greater Wichita Sports Banquet on June 28, 2012.

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2012 Greater Wichita Sports Banquet

Join us on Thurday, June 28th as we celebrate sports excellence at the 15th Annual Greater Wichita Sports Banquet! Awards presented include: Lynette Woodard High School Female Athlete of the Year; Barry Sanders High School Male Athlete of the Year; College Female and College Male Athletes of the Year; Professional Athlete of the Year and the Johnny Bench Award presented by BaseballSavings.com.

This year's featured speaker is the legendary Tommy Lasorda. Regarded by many as baseball’s most popular ambassador, Lasorda begins his 63rd season in the Dodger organization and seventh as Special Advisor to the Chairman. Lasorda’s current responsibilities include scouting, evaluating and teaching minor league players, acting as an advisor and ambassador for the Dodgers’ international affiliations, and representing the franchise at more than 150 speaking engagements and appearances to various charities, private groups and military personnel each year.  

Lasorda compiled a 1,599-1,439 record and won two World Championships, four National League pennants and eight division titles in an extraordinary 20-year career as the Dodgers’ manager. He ranks 17th with 1,599 wins and 16th with 3,038 games managed in Major League history. His 16 wins in 30 NL Championship Series games managed were the most of any manager at the time of his retirement in 1996.

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