AVON PARK, Fla.–Jan. 12, 2016–South Florida State College has extended the deadline to register for the first two events of the 2016 Games. Those wishing to participate in track and field at Avon Park High School on Saturday, Jan 23 or racquetball at Gold’s Gym, Sebring on Tuesday, Jan 26  may register in advance or at the event. Those waiting to register on the day of competition are asked to arrive 45 minutes before the start of competition. For track and field, please register between 8:15 and 8:30 on Jan. 23. For racquetball, last minute registration takse place between 1:15 and 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 26.

Registration forms, as well as complete information about Heartland Games for Active Adults, are available online at www.southflorida.edu/heartlandgames. Registration forms are currently available at these locations throughout the Heartland and will soon be available at local golf courses.

In Wauchula: Hardee County Chamber of Commerce, Alan Jay Chrysler Dodge Jeep, Alan Jay Chevrolet

In Avon Park: South Florida State College, Avon Park Chamber of Commerce, Turner Furniture

In Sebring: Sebring Chamber of Commerce, Heartland Bowl, Sun ‘n Lake Office, Newsom Eye, Edward Jones/Alan J. Holmes, and Legacy Bicycles

In Lake Placid: Lake Placid Chamber of Commerce

Please register early for all future events: tennis on Feb. 16, 17 and 18; cycling on Feb. 20; bowling on Feb. 22 and 23; indoor volleyball on March 4; golf on March 5; bridge on March 11; pickleball on March 12 and 13; euchre on March 18; shuffleboard on March 21 and 22; swimming on March 22; and tai chi on March 29.

For further information, contact Lorrie Key, director, SFSC Corporate and Community Education and Heartland Games coordinator, 863-784-7033, lorrie.key@southflorida.edu.