Sports Calendar for Jan. 11
Jan. 10-15; 17-21
Cape Coral National Little League Registration – Jason Verdow Memorial Park; registering players age 4-12 for spring season on Jan. 10-15, and 17-21; weekdays 6-8 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; fee $95; free clinics offered week of Jan. 11, tryouts Jan. 22.; volunteers, concession workers, umpires & coaches also need to apply. Info: Jim LoCascio (239) 940-1476; Web: www.ccnlittleleague.com
Saturday, Jan. 29
Minnesota Twins Free Youth Baseball/Softball Clinics – Instructional series runs six Saturdays Jan. 8-Feb. 12 at various sites throughout Southwest Florida; including 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Koza-Saladino Park in Cape Coral on Jan. 29; quality hands-on instruction for boys & girls ages 6-16; more info under Southwest Florida Clinics online. Web: www.twinsbaseball.com
Jan. 29-30
AJGT Junior Golf Classic – Beaver Creek, Zachary, La.; two-day, 36-hole tournament for ages 12-18; online entry deadline midnight Jan. 23. Info: (318) 402-2446; Web: www.arrowheadjgt.com
Feb. 15, 17 & 19
Cape Coral Soccer Association Spring Recreation Registration – Online registration now through Feb. 19 with walk-up registration 6-8 p.m. Feb. 15 and 17 at Pelican Field, and 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 19 at Cape Coral Sports Complex; coaches needed for U6 & U8 teams; registration fee $75 for Lillipop (4-year-olds), $95 for U6-U15 boys & girls, $125 for Excel program for U8 & U10. Info: Eddie Carmean 549-2272; Web: www.capecoralsoccer.com
Spring 2011
Cal Ripken Baseball Registration – Registering players ages 4-12 (as of April 30, 2011) 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. weekdays at Cape Coral Parks & Recreation athletic office, 1015 Cultural Park Blvd. (City Hall), or online at www.capeparks.com; cost T-ball or coach-pitch $50 per player, other divisions $110 (through Dec. 31), $120 Jan. 1-14; managers, coaches needed; season starts Feb. 19. Info: Bernie Howard (239) 242-3485.
Cape Coral Junior/Senior Baseball Registration – Registering players ages 13-16 (as of April 30, 2011) 8 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays at Cape Coral Parks & Recreation athletic office, 1015 Cultural Park Blvd. (City Hall); birth certificate & 3 proofs of residency required; cost $120 per player Dec. 6-31, $130 Jan. 1-14 (seniors through Feb. 18); junior tryouts late January, senior tryouts late February. Info: Ryan Robbins (239) 242-3489.
Sunday, March 6
Florida Gulf Coast Martial Arts Championships – Bay Oaks Recreation Center, Oak Street, Fort Myers Beach; 9:30 a.m.; grappling, no-Gi & Gi, 2-5 p.m.; karate, taekwondo, kungfu, forms, weapons forms, fighting, self-defense, breaking competition; entry fee $25 first division, $15 each additional division. Info: Steve Berkowitz (239) 240-0100.
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 – Happy Hour gathering first Friday each month, 5 p.m., general meeting third Thursday each month, 7 p.m.; learn to sail with us; new members and captains with sailboats welcome. Info: Diane (239) 463-0993.
Thursday, Jan. 13
Lee County Archers Open Range – Nalle Grade County Park range, North Fort Myers; 2-8 p.m.; 20-yard lighted covered pavilion plus 30- to 80-yard lighted outdoor range and 28-target field range; all skill levels invited. Info: Ben Brown (239) 369-6212.
Saturday, Jan. 15
No Name Race 5K Walk/Run – Lower Keys, 3.1-mile race 8 a.m. at Old Wooden Bridge Fish Camp, Big Pine Key; registration $20 per person ($25 after Jan. 13), $10 (under-15); proceeds benefit Domestic Abuse Shelter of Monroe County. Info: (305) 743-5452; Web: www.domesticabuseshelter.org
Florida Championship Wrestling – Charlotte County Fairgrounds Expo Hall, Avon Park; doors open 6 p.m., first of eight matches 7:30 p.m.; tickets $20 (adults), $10 (children), $25 (ringside), available at Buddy’s Home Furnishings locations and online. Web: www.fcwrestling.com
Sunday Jan. 16
Lee County Archers 3D Archery Shoot – Nalle Grade County Park range, North Fort Myers; roving field range of 20 3D target stations plus 14-station NFAA field course; sign up 8 a.m., shotgun start 9 a.m.; shooting fee $10. Info: Ben Brown (239) 369-6212.
Saturday, Jan. 22
Beginning Saltwater Fishing Class – Cape Coral Yacht Club, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; class designed for new & novice anglers age 16 and over to Southwest Florida waters, learn rod, reel, bait, tackle and identifying fishing spots, instruction by Capt. Gary Bonacci; fee $30 residents, $45 non-residents, preregistration required. Info: Mark Hunter (239) 574-0806.
7th Ballpark Festival of Beers – Hammond Stadium at Lee County Sports Complex, 6-9 p.m.; pouring more than 60 beers from around the world (wine sampling also available); tickets $20 in advance ($25 at the gate), must be age 21 or older; entertainment by local bands. Info: (239) 768-4210; Web: www.miraclebaseball.com
Sunday, Feb. 6
Lee County Archers 900 Round Event – Nalle Grade County Park range, North Fort Myers; 9 a.m.; all skill levels invited. Info: Ben Brown (369) 6212.
Thursday, Feb. 24
Minnesota Twins Celebrity Golf Classic – Fiddlesticks Country Club; foursome scramble format; entry fee $250 per person (dinner auction non-golfers $50), proceeds benefit Lee Memorial Health System’s Regional Cancer Center. Info: (239) 343-6950; e-mail: twinsgolf@leememorial.org
Friday, Feb. 25
18th Boston Red Sox Children’s Hospital Celebrity Golf Classic – Bear & Bobcat courses at The Forest Country Club, Fort Myers; Tee Party and auction on Feb. 24; sponsorships available; proceeds benefit Lee Memorial Children’s Hospital. Info: (239) 985-3550; e-mail: bostongolf@leememorial.org
March 4-5
Bonita Bay Celebrity Tennis Event – Bonita Bay Tennis Club; 20 touring tennis pros participate in pro marquis challenge and pro-am; proceeds benefit Children’s Hospital of SW Florida. Info: Bonita Bay (239) 495-3573.
Harlem Globetrotters Basketball – Germain Arena, 2 p.m.; Globetrotters vs. Washington Generals; featuring the four-point shot (35-footer); tickets start at $15, now on sale online, at the Germain Arena box office or by phone: Info: (800) 745-3000; Web: www.harlemglobetrotters.com
Saturday, March 19
Smucker’s Stars on Ice – Germain Arena, 7:30 p.m.; tickets starting at $25 go on sale Dec. 4 through Ticketmaster (800-745-3000) or online at Ticketmaster.com; headline performers Olympic Gold Medalist Evan Lysacek and Silver Medalist Sasha Cohen. Web: www.starsonice.com
Monday, April 11
Children’s Hospital of SW Florida Golf Classic – The Colony Golf & Country Club; registration 10:30 a.m., shotgun start 12:30 p.m.; 18-hole foursome scramble format; entry fee $250 per person, sponsorship opportunities available. Info: Bill or Joanne Ribble; e-mail: billyjoa1@yahoo.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.


