Youth Sports

Florida Vipers 18-Under Baseball Tryouts – Sponsored traveling tournament team has openings for high school pitchers ate 16-18; all fees covered except uniform; play 6-8 tournaments (most locally) from late May to September. Info: Mike (239) 322-7453.

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.

Saturday, April 30

Southwest Florida Baseball Tryouts – Terry Park Field 2; tryouts for 17U and 16U premier travel baseball teams; registration 8:30 a.m., tryout 9 a.m. (pitcher only players report 11 a.m. registration). Info: Dan Smith (17U) 239-340-9478, Clint Montgomery (16U) 863-990-5429.

May 14-17, 19 & 24

Cape Coral Junior Football Association Registration – Caloosa Park; open registration for Pop Warner youth football & cheerleading (including special needs cheerleading) for ages 5-15; register 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 14 & 15, 6-8 p.m. on May 17, 19 & 24. Info: Jay Taylor (239) 677-6860, Jenn Culver (239) 214-5250; Web: www.ccjfa.com.

May 21, 28

Cape Coral Junior Golf Association Registration – Coral Oaks Golf Course; registration May 21 & May 28 (if program not filled) for summer program for boys & girls ages 7-18, runs six Monday mornings June 13-July 25 (excluding July 4); fee $20 per person, enrollment limited to first 250 paid applicants. Info: 239-772-3318 .

June 20-Aug. 1

Edison Sailing Center Youth Summer Camps – Edison Sailing Center, North Shore Park, North Fort Myers; online registration under way for children age 8 and older; certified instructors; camps run 8:30 a.m.-noon Monday-Friday in two-week sessions (June 20-July 1, July 11-22, & July 25-Aug. 1); afternoon camp 1-4 p.m. one-week sessions; preregistration required, fee $200 ($125-$175 afternoon camp). Web: www.edisonsailingcenter.org.

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.

July 18-21

Greg Coleman’s Summer Slam Basketball Camp – Island Coast High School, 8-9 a.m. check-in, camp runs 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; open to boys & girls ages 8-14; fee (includes lunch) $70 returning campers before June 1, $80 campers registering before June 1, $100 all campers registering after June 1; ball handling, rebounding, shooting, passing & defense fundamentals. Info: Coach Coleman (239) 462-6243; Web: www.islandcoastbasketball.org.

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, April 20

Near Shore Fishing Class – Cape Coral Yacht Club, 5819 Driftwood Pkwy.; 7-9 p.m.; open to age 16 and older, fee $20 ($30 nonresidents); instruction by Capt George Howell. Info: Mark Hunter (239) 574-0806.

Saturday, April 23

Kayak Fishing Class – Cape Coral Yacht Club, 5819 Driftwood Pkwy.; 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; open to ages 16 and over; fee $25 (adult) $15 (child); learn kayak safety, rigging, strokes, fishing procedures from Dominic Greco, women’t portion by Cheryl Greco; indoors & hands-on instruction. Info: Mark Hunter (239) 574-0806.

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.

April 29-May 1

Bonita Bay Club Spring Tennis Challenge – Bonita Bay Club, Bonita Springs; matches 5 p.m. Friday through 5 p.m. Sunday; entry fee $50 per player (open), $35 per person (other flights), $60 (two events), entry deadline April 25; men’s & women singles, doubles & mixed doubles plus men’s & women’s open singles & doubles divisions on 18 Har-Tru courts; $7,500 prize money. Info: (239) 495-3573; e-mail: nancyb@bonitabayclub.net.

Sunday, May 1

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

Saturday, May 7

22nd Mariner Athletic Boosters Golf Tournament – Coral Oaks Golf Course; 8 a.m. shotgun start, foursome scramble format; entry fee $60 per person, $240 per foursome; proceeds benefit Mariner High School athletic programs; refreshments & awards buffet provided. Info: (239) 772-3324.

Saturday, May 14

Florida Keys Ultra Marathon – Florida Keys; three competitions along Overseas Highway flanked by Athaltic Ocean, Florida Bay and Gulf of Mexico; 100-mile race (6:10 a.m.) from Key Largo to Key West, 50-mile race (10 a.m.) from Marathon to Key West, and 100-mile six-person team relay race (6 a.m.) from Key Largo to Key West; awards ceremony at noon Sunday; registration $250 (100-mile), $195 (50-mile), $690 per team (relay race); proceeds benefit fight against prostate cancer. Info: (800) 352-5397; Web: www.keys100.com.

Wednesday, May 18

Harry Chapin Food Bank Golf Classic – Grandezza Country Club, Estero; registration 12:30 p.m., foursome scramble format, shotgun start 1:30 p.m.; entry fee $125 per person; proceeds benefit Harry Chapin Food Bank. Info: JoAnna Bradshaw (239) 405-7266, Chris Robinson (239) 334-7007 ext. 137; e-mail: bradshawjoa@comcast.net; chrisrobinson@harrychapinfoodbank.com.

May 20-21

Bricks & Sticks Inshore Fishing Tournament – Tarpon Point Marina, Cape Coral; captain’s meeting 6 p.m. May 20, shotgun start 7:30 a.m. May 21 & fishing till 4 p.m., awards banquet 5 p.m. Info: (239) 936-5525; Web: www.bia,net.

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.