Youth Sports

Thursday, March 31

Cape Coral Junior/Senior Baseball League – League play has begun; openings remain for new players age 13-16 interested in playing. Info: Ryan Robbins (239) 242-3489.

April 28-30

Spring Break Cape Coral Instructional Non-Contact Football Camp (New Dates) – Storms Complex; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (Thursday & Friday), 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (Saturday); inviting ages 7-18, fee $70 per child, $120 (two siblings), includes insurance, drinks, snacks, T-shirt & two free buffets for kids; instruction by former NFL pros Rick Upchurch, Steve Doig, Steve Caiazzo; deposit reserves spot in limited class. Info: Steve Caiazzo (239) 443-9366.

July 17-24

CABA 18U Metal Bat World Series – Bob Cene Baseball Complex, Struthers, Ohio; national tournament information & registration available online. Info: Ken Quinn (330) 770-7157; Web: www.cababaseball.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 Tarpon Hunters Club – Meeting third Thursday (March through September) each month, 7 p.m., Cape Coral Yacht Club; 40th anniversary year; club catches and releases all tarpon; social and competitive club, hosts rookie seminars, tournaments for youth and adults. Info: Gary Jackson (239) 898-2980 .

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 .

Wednesday, March 16

Florida Championship Wrestling – Charlotte Harbor Event & Convention Center, 75 Taylor St., Punta Gorda; 7 p.m.; highlighting eight big matches is WWE superstar Ted Dibiase will sign autographs for fans and team wrestle with his younger brother Brett; tickets available at Buddy’s Home Furnishings in Port Charlotte, online at at the convention center box office starting at $10 (kids), $20-$30 for adults. Info: (941) 639-5833; Web: www.fcwwrestling.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.

Saturday, April 2

African AID 5K Run – New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3825 McGregor Blvd.; 7:30 a.m.; registration fee $25 per person, $30 raceday, proceeds donated to World Vision working with children, families and communities affected by HIV/AIDS. Info: (239) 274-1221 Web: www.ftmyerstrackclub.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.

Monday, April 25

Cape Coral 50-Plus Softball Player Recruiting – Players of all skill levels invited to join for the spring/summer season starting the week of April 25; Tuesday & Thursday night games played at Cape Coral Sports Complex or BMX Park; sing-up fee $70 per player per season. Info: Jennifer (239) 292-2923, Tina (239) 267-9684 or (860) 575-9452, Ken (941) 855-0489.

June 9-12

22nd Caloosa Catch & Release Tournament – South Seas Island Resort, Captiva Island; scales open 3-5 p.m. Friday & Saturday, two heaviest redfish, large cash payouts & trophies; angler, women’s & youth divisions; entry fee $275 per person, $125 youth, paid entry guarantees spot. Info: Ron Riley (239) 671-9347, Kristi Riley (239) 850-1707; Web: www.caloosacatchandrelease.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