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For outdoor sports action, Lake County always takes first place. With year-round, world-class sporting events, a collection of world-renowned training facilities and an average year-round temperature of 71 degrees, Lake County has proven to be an outdoor sports Mecca. The area’s gently rolling hills, country roads and clean lakes attract competing athletes from throughout the country and around the world. Events include bicycle races, triathlon events, golf tournaments, equestrian competitions, bass fishing tournaments, water ski championships and other outdoor sporting events that have found a perfect home in Lake County.
 
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Brandy Johnson's Global Gymnastics Academy
1113 Citrus Tower Blvd.
Clermont, FL 34711
Phone: (352) 241-9300
Fax: (352) 429-8475
Hours: Monday-Friday 1:30 pm - 8:30 pm / Saturday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Web site: www.brandysgym.com
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Hansen's World Wakeboard Center
19022 Orange Ave.
Groveland, FL 34736
Phone: (352) 429-3574
Fax: (352) 429-2091
Hours: Year round Monday-Friday
E-mail: hansenswwc@gmail.com
Web site: www.worldwakeboardcenter.com
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Lake Eustis Sailing Club
1310 N County Road 452
Eustis, FL 32726
Phone: (352) 735-3298
E-mail: richardkinnie@cfl.rr.com
Web site: www.lakeeustissailingclub.org
Alt. phone (407)902-6336
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National Training Center Athletic Complex and Sports Event Hosting
1935 Don Wickham Drive
Clermont, FL 34711
Phone: (352) 241-7144
Fax: (352) 241-7162
Hours: Facility: Mon - Thu: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Fri: 5 a.m. to 9 p.m; Sat: 7am - 5pm; Sunday 8am - 5pm Pool: Monday - Friday 5:30am - 8pm; Saturday: 7am - 4pm; Sunday 8am - 4pm
E-mail: kcouch@orlandohealth.com
Web site: www.usantc.com
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Rocking Horse Stables
44200 State Road 19
Altoona, FL 32702
Phone: 352-669-9982
Fax: 352-669-7689
E-mail: rockinghoursht@aol.com
Web site: www.rockinghorseht.com
Rocking Horse Stables is a 150-acre, world-class combined facility designed to meet the varied needs of today's horse and rider.
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Sommer Sports
1271 Commons Court
Clermont, FL 34711
Phone: (352) 398-4411
Fax: (352) 394-1702
E-mail: info@sommersports.com
Web site: www.sommersports.com
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Swiss Ski School
13114 Skiing Paradise Blvd.
Clermont, FL 34711
Phone: (352) 429-2178
Fax: (352) 429-9628
E-mail: waterski@swissskischool.com
Web site: www.swissskischool.com
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Villarroel Tennis Academy at Mission Inn Resort & Club
10400 County Road 48
Howey-in-the-Hills, FL 34737
Phone: 352-435-5799
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Web site: thecvta.com
Two all-weather courts (Laykold) lit for night play; Six clay courts (Har-Tru) lit for night play.
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Gary Gilchrist Golf Academy at Mission Inn Resort & Club
10400 County Road 48
Howey-in-the-Hills, FL 34737
Phone: (352) 484-0787
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
E-mail: adamt@ggga.com
Web site: www.missioninnresort.com
Toll Free: (866) 639-9099
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Hickory Point Recreational Facility
27341 State Road 19
Tavares, FL 32778
Phone: (352) 343-3777
Fax: (352) 343-4259
Hours: Park is open 24 hours. Pavillion is open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
E-mail: info@lcwa.org
Web site: www.lcwa.org
Directions: US 441 to SR 19, park 7 miles on SR 19 from US 441
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Minneola Athletic Complex
1300 Fosgate Road
Minneola, FL 34715
Phone: 352-253-4950
Fax: 3542-742-3870
Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
E-mail: parksandtrails@lakecountyfl.gov
Web site: www.lakecountyfl.gov
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Rock Springs Run Riding Ranch
31700 County Road 433
Sorrento, FL 32776
Phone: (352) 735-6266
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; seven days a week
Web site: www.rsrranch.com
Guided trail rides
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Rocking Horse Stables
44200 State Road 19
Altoona, FL 32702
Phone: (352) 669-9982
Fax: (352) 669-7689
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; seven days a week
E-mail: rockinghorseht@aol.com
Web site: www.rockinghorseht.com
Rates vary
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Sunset Lakes International Tournament Skiing
20225 County Road 33
Groveland, FL 34736
Phone: (352) 429-9027
Fax: (352) 429-9028
E-mail: sunset@atlantic.net
Web site: www.jacktravers.com
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The Wakeboard Camp
848 W. Osceola St.
Clermont, FL 34711
Phone: (352) 394-8899
E-mail: bill@wakeboardcamp.com
Web site: www.wakeboardcamp.com
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