Youth Sports

Saturday, Sept. 19

Tennis Appreciation Day – Mid-Cape Racquet & Health Club, 1300 Ceitus Terrace; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; free day for all kids ages 6-16; the event includes drills, games and free pizza. Info: (239) 573-3210.

Wednesday, Sept. 30

Lee County Community Tennis Association Quick Start Clinics – Quick Start play format designed to help youth age 14 and under gain confidence immediately using specialized techniques, equipment, shorter court and modified scoring tailored to age & size; clinics meet once a week for seven weeks; registering now, cost $89 per child for entire seven weeks, no prior tennis necessary; park locations throughout Lee County including Rutenberg and Hancock. Info: Katie Barham (239) 823-9429; Web: www.leecountytennis.com

Oct. 3-4

Regatta Bay Junior Golf Classic – Regatta Bay Golf Club, Destin, Fla.; two-day, 36-hole AJGT tournament for junior golfers ages 12-18; registration deadline 6 p.m. Sept. 19. Info: (850) 650-6331; Web: www.arrowheadjgt.com

General Info

Cape Coral Bass Club – Meeting first Tuesday each month, 7:30 p.m., Caloosahatchee Moose Lodge 2395 on Cape Coral Parkway; men, women, children who love to bass fish welcome; tournaments held locally and out of town. Info: Jim Lewis 945-7188; Web: www.capecoralbassclub.com

Cape Coral Sailing Club – Meeting fourth Wednesday each month, 7:30 p.m., Cape Coral Yacht Club, 5819 Driftwood Pkwy.; adults interested in boating (sail or power), cruising or armchair are welcome. Info: Ron Miniter 945-7761.

Thursday, Sept. 17

Lee County Archers 20-Yard Target League & Meeting – Nalle Grade County Park range, North Fort Myers, 7 p.m.; registering new participants, all skill levels welcome. Info: Ben Brown (239) 369-6212.

Coed Softball Tournament – Lee County Sports Complex; double elimination tournament; fee is $210 per team; award of $400 for first place and $225 for second place based on 20 teams signing up. Info: Brian Dodd (239) 277-0700. Email: brian247sports@yahoo.com

Sunday, Sept. 20

Harry Chapin Food Bank Benefit Golf Tournament – The Club at The Renaissance, Fort Myers; 8:30 a.m. shotgun start; entry fee $150 per person, must have PGA handicap, limited to 36 foursomes; proceeds benefit Harry Chapin Food Bank, cookout & awards 1 p.m. at Blu Sushi in Gulf Coat Town Center. Info: (239) 489-1500 (press #2).

Lee County Archers 3D Archery Shoot – Nalle Grade County Park range, North Fort Myers, sign up 8 a.m., shotgun start 9 a.m., shooting fee $10; roving field range of 20 3D target stations plus 14-station NFAA field course. Info: Ben Brown (239) 369-6212.

Friday, Sept. 25

Tender Loving Care Pro-Am Golf Outing – Heritage Palms Country Club, Fort Myers; 8:30 a.m. shotgun start; entry fee $125 per person, $500 foursome; proceeds benefit Tender Loving Care homes for children program; silent auction; sponsorships available. Info: (239) 542-4800.

Saturday, Sept. 26

Candlelighters Gold Ribbon Classic Golf Tournament – Bonita Bay Club, Bonita Springs; 9 a.m. shotgun start; sponsorships, players, gift donor opportunities remain; entry fee $150 per player, proceeds benefit Southwest Florida children diagnosed with cancer & blood disorders. Info: (239) 432-2223; Web: www.candlelightersswfl.org

Sept. 25-27 & Oct. 2-4

Cape Coral Open Tennis Tournament – Mid-Cape Racquet & Health Club, 1300 Ceitus Terrace; men’s & women’s singles, doubles & mixed doubles tournament for adults age 18 and older; competition at all NTRP levels, prizes to champions & finalists; entry fee $20 singles, $10 per person doubles. Info: Jack Dunmead 573-3210; Web: www.midcaperh.com

Fort Myers PAL Amateur Boxing Event – Fort Myers Skatium, 2250 Broadway Ave., Fort Myers; doors open 4 p.m., matches begin 5 p.m.; sanctioned by Florida Association of USA Boxing; admission $5 (children 8-under free), proceeds benefit Fort Myers Police Athletic League. Info: Walt Wesley (239) 693-1146.

Hooked on Habitat Redfish-Snook Fishing Tournament – Harpoon Harry’s at Fisherman’s Village, Punta Gorda; weigh-in 1:30 p.m., BBQ & awards; register teams online ($325, three anglers per team), deadline Sept. 21; captain’s dinner meeting 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 25 at Isles Civic Assoc.; boat launch 6:30 a.m. Laishley Park Pier. Info: (941) 637-5953; Web: www.flatsmasters.com

Sunday, Sept. 27

Fort Myers Roller Derby Girls – Generations Skating Center, 2095 Andrea Ln., Fort Myers; women’s flat track roller derby match; tailgating 6:30 p.m., game 7 p.m.; admission $8 in advance, $10 at door (kids 5 and under free); afterparty at Icabods. Info: (239) 482-7789; Web: www.fortmyersderbygirls.com

Oct. 2-4

RedSnook Catch & Release Fishing Tournament – LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort, 9891 Gulf Shore Drive, Naples; kickoff party & auction 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 2; launch from locations in Naples, Goodland & Chokoloskee Oct. 3-4, 7 a.m.-3 p.m.; awards ceremony 6:30 p.m. Oct. 4. IGFA certified tournament (multiple divisions) open to teams, individuals and junior anglers under age 16, online registration limited to first 60 teams, proceeds benefit Conservancy of Southwest Florida. Info: Meghan Clancy (239) 403-4200; Web: www.conservancy.org/redsnook

Saturday, Oct. 3

Ronald McDonald House Charities Fall Golf Classic – Quail West, Naples; 7:30 a.m. registration, shotgun start 9 a.m., full buffet awards luncheon to follow; gold & silver sponsor round on Friday, Oct. 2; entry fee $300 per player, reservations required; proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Florida. Info: (239) 437-0202

Sunday, Oct. 4

Lee County Archers 900-Round Event – Nalle Grade County Park range, North Fort Myers, 9 a.m.; registering new participants, all skill levels welcome. Info: Ben Brown (239) 369-6212.

Saturday, Oct. 10

FGCU Engineering Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament – Quail West Course, Naples; registration 8 a.m., shotgun start 9 a.m.; foursome scramble format; entry fee $80 per player, sponsorships available; proceeds benefit American Society of Civil Engineers, Florida Section, Southwest Branch scholarship fund. Info: Chad Lutrell (239) 495-4362.

Tuesday, Oct. 13

Bridge The Road to Hunger 5K Run/Walk – Germain Arena; check-in 6 p.m., race starts 7 p.m.; entry fee $15 (adults before Oct. 11) $20 race day, $12 (age 17 & under before Oct. 11) $15 race day; proceeds benefit South Fort Myers Food Bank & Swim Florida. Info: Greg Cross (239) 462-3322; email: coachgregg55@aol.com.

Oct. 23-25

Snook Foundation Florida Oktoberfest Inshore Slam Tournament -Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands, Laishley Park Municipal Marina, Punta Gorda; guided & non-guided divisions; combined length in inches of trout, redfish & snook for each day; deadline is Oct. 12, entry fee $1,600 per team (guide plus two anglers), $200 (non-guided, three anglers per boat), big fish bonanza entry fee $250 per team. Info: www.snookfoundation.org

Wednesday, Nov. 11

Birdies for Babies Golf Tournament – LaPlaya Golf Club, Naples; 11 a.m. veterans ceremony, noon check-in & lunch, 1 p.m. shotgun start; local PGA pro plus amateur foursome, scramble format; spaces limited, proceeds benefit Lifeline Family Center. Info: Nanette (239) 242-7238

NOTE: Send information about your group’s upcoming events at least two weeks in advance to: Daily Breeze Sports Calendar, 2510 Del Prado Blvd., Cape Coral, FL 33904; or send e-mail to: breezesports@breezenewspapers.com