Youth Sports

Cape Coral Soccer Association Fall Rec. Soccer Registration – Spots currently available in every age group on first-come basis; sign up online open until divisions are full; late fee $7; coaches still needed. Info: Eddie Carmean 1-866-451-6813.

Saturday, Sept. 18

National Gymnastics Day – Tropical Twisters Gymnastics, Cape Coral; noon; one-year anniversary, special promotions, cartwheel-athon and fundraiser for The Children’s Miracle Network with a special visit by U.S. Olympic gold medalist Shannon Miller; proceeds and donations remain in Lee County. Info: Lisa Johnson (239) 540-9800.

Free Trial Wrestling Class for Youth – Martial Arts Training Institute, Cape Coral; 4 p.m.; open to boys & girls ages 7-16, those deciding to train become part of independent competition team. Info: Steve Berkowitz (239) 458-7740.

Sept. 24 & Oct. 3

Free Childrens’ Karate & Judo Classes – Martial Arts Training Institute, Cape Coral; 9:30 a.m. (karate), 10:30 a.m. (judo); open to boys & girls age 7-15, attend one or both classes; memberships $29 month, regular class tuition $49 month. Info: Steve Berkowitz (239) 458-7740.

Saturday, Oct. 2

Thoroughbred Youth Athletics Total Athlete Program Seminar – Zuleta’s Indoor Batting Cages, 11495 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers (behind Stevie Tomatos); 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; learn life skills, emotional intelligence, goal setting, proper exercise techniques and crossfit group exercise competition for athletes and non-athletes. Info: Jay Kollar (239) 233-6783; Web: www.tbyathletics.org

Saturday, Oct. 18

Wrestling Team Tryouts – Martial Arts Training Institute, Cape Coral; 4 p.m.; free tryouts for youngsters age 7-16 to compete in USA Wrestling and Florida Amateur Wrestling Association meets. Info: Steve Berkowitz (239) 458-7740.

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.

Sailing Singles Club – Meeting third Thursday each month, 7 p.m., Bonita Bills (next to Doc Ford’s under the Sky Bridge); learn to sail with us; new members and captains with sailboats welcome; happy hour first Friday each month, 5 p.m., Harbourside Restaurant in Marina Town, North Fort Myers. Info: Diane (239) 463-0990.

Sunshine Synchro Splash Classes – Cape Coral Yacht Club pool & Pine Island pool; beginner classes end in small recital on Dec. 11; Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 p.m. & Saturdays 10-11 a.m. at Yacht Club, or Tuesday-Thursday 6-7 p.m. and Saturdays 9-10 a.m. at Pine Island; fee $50 monthly (once a week), $65 monthly (twice a week); call to reserve spot. Info: Wendy Stafford (239) 233-3813.

Men’s Softball Tournament – Shady Oaks Complex, 3300 Marion St., Fort Myers; three HR ending inning out setup, three games guaranteed; entry fee $220 per team, first-place award $400, 2nd-place $200, 3rd-place $100. Info: Brian Dodd (239) 265-7708; email: brian 247sports@yahoo.com

Saturday, Sept. 25

Judo Clinic – Kodokan Judo of Cape Coral, 916 SW 18th Street; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. for ages 4-12, 2-5 p.m. for ages 13 and over; fee $35 per person ($25 per person before Sept. 10); guest instructors Sensei Matsumura and Celita Schutz. Info: John Paccione (239) 699-2825; email: sijudo1@aol.com

Gold Ribbon Classic Golf Tournament – Bonita Bay Club, Bonita Springs; 9 a.m. shotgun start; entry fee $150 per player, sponsorships available ranging from $100 to $10,000; proceeds benefit Candelighters programs for children with cancer or blood disorders. Info: (239) 432-2223.

Sunday, Sept. 26

Cape Coral Parks & Recreation NFL Bus Trip to Tampa Bay Bucs – Cape Coral Yacht Club, 5819 Driftwood Parkway; tour bus departs 9 a.m.-7 p.m. for NFL football game (1 p.m. kickoff) between Pittsburgh Steelers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers; fee $109 per person includes round-trip bus transportation, admission to game, snacks & drinks on the bus; limited seating, reservations required, Info: Mark Hunter (239) 574-0807.

Cape Coral Parks & Recreation NFL Bus Trip to Miami Dolphins – Cape Coral Yacht Club, 5819 Driftwood Parkway; tour bus departs 4 p.m.-3 a.m. for NFL football game (8:20 p.m. kickoff) between N.Y. Jets and Miami Dolphins; fee $109 per person includes round-trip bus transportation, admission to game, snacks & drinks on the bus; limited seating, reservations required, Info: Mark Hunter (239) 574-0807.

Lee Building Industry Association Fall Golf Tournament – The Plantation Golf & Country Club, Fort Myers; registration 7 a.m., shotgun start 8 a.m., foursome scramble format; entry fee $95 per player (early discount through Sept. 16), sponsorship packages available. Info: JoAnn Orr; e-mail: jorr@bia.net; Web: www.bia.net

Ronald McDonald House Benefit Fall Classic Golf Tournament – Quail Westm 5950 Burnham Road, Naples; registration 7:30 a.m., breakfast, 8 a.m.; foursome scramble format shotgun start 9 a.m., buffet awards luncheon afterwards; entry fee $300 per player, proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Florida. Info: Lenna (239) 437-0202.

Saturday, Oct. 9

Engineering Scholarship Fund Benefit Golf Tournament – Cypress Lake Country Club, Fort Myers; registration 7:30 a.m., shotgun start 8:30 a.m., lunch 1 p.m.; entry fee $80 per person, foursome scramble format; proceeds benefit American Society of Civil Engineering scholarship fund at FGCU & Calusa Chapter Engineering scholarship fund of Florida Engineering Society. Info: Joe Glowacki (239) 561-0007; e-mail: joe.glowacki@aecom.com

Friday, Oct. 15

Harry Chapin Food Bank Benefit Golf Tournament – West Bay Club, Estero; registration 8 a.m., shotgun start 9 a.m.; entry fee $85 per player, sponsorships available; all proceeds benefit Harry Chapin Food Bank; nonperishable food items also collected at tournament. Info: Shannon (239) 430-9300.

Sunday, Oct. 31

SW Florida KYU Rank Martial Arts Championships – Bay Oaks Recreation Center, Fort Myers Beach; entry fee $5 per event (preregistered by Oct. 15), $7 day of event; admission spectators age 5 and older $3; proceeds benefit Estero High School student Kenny Conidaris, 17, bone marrow/blood drive; events include forms, weapons forms for Okinaway/Japanese karate, Korean karate & Chinese systems. Info: Steve Berkowitz (239) 458-7740.

Dec. 4-5

Key West Triathlon – Mariott Key West Beachside Hotel, 3841 N. Roosevelt Blvd.; registration now accepted for inaugural USA Triathlon sanctioned event (swim, bike& run); registration, fitness expo & dinner on Dec. 4, 7:30 a.m. start Dec. 5. Info: (800) 527-8539; Web: www.trikw.com or www.stayfitstudiokeywest.com

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