Sports Calendar for May 7
Youth Sports
Sunday, May 8
Florida Vipers 18-Under Baseball Tryouts – Sponsored traveling tournament team has openings for high school players age 16-18, pitching ability a plus; all fees covered except uniform; play 6-8 tournaments (most locally) from late May to September. Info: Mike (239) 322-7453 ; e-mail: floridavipers@gmail.com
Saturday, May 14
Free Sports Physicals to Get Kids Back in the Game – Rotary Park, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; three licensed medical providers donating for local youth sponsored by Lee County Sheriff’s Office Youth Activities League; no payment required, but a $10 donation appreciated to support camps, outreach and tuition for SYAL programs. Info: (239) 477-1000 ; Web: www.leecountysheriffsyouthactivitiesleague.com
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 14 & 21
TF Elite Youth Track & Field Day Camp – Ida Baker High School, free active participation camp open to ages 8-18; 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. for ages 8-11, 12:30-2:30 p.m. for ages 12-18; participants should bring sneakers, shorts & water jugs. Info: (239) 980-3351 ; Web: www.tfelite.org
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 .
May 31-June 2
AJGT Purple & Gold Junior Golf Classic – Mandeville, La.; three-day, 54-hole tournament for ages 12-18 hosted by Arrowhead Junior Golf Tour; four age divisions, registration extended to midnight May 24. Info: (318) 402-2446 ; Web: www.arrowheadjgt.com
June 13-Aug. 5
Weekly Youth Summer Tennis Camps – Cape Coral Racquet & Health Club; weekly camps 9 a.m.-noon beginning June 13, open to boys & girls ages 7-16; indoor facilities in case of rain; teaching done by tennis pros. Info: Jack Dunmead (239) 573-3210 ; email: jack@capecoralrh.com
June 20-23
John Cedarburg’s Pro Select Baseball Camp – Fleishman Park, 8:30 a.m.-noon each day; advanced baseball skills camp for ages 6-12; cost $125 per player. Info: John Cedarburg (239) 826-0039 ; e-mail: cedarball@aol.com
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 11-14
John Cedarburg’s Pro Select Baseball Camp – Rutenberg Park, 8:30 a.m.-noon each day; advanced baseball skills camp for ages 6-12; cost $125 per player. Info: John Cedarburg (239) 826-0039 ; e-mail: cedarball@aol.com
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
July 18-22 & 25-29
Cape Coral Rowing Club Summer Camp – Offers high school students age 14-18 a chance to learn teamwork, commitment, dedication & strength training; try out rowing before the fall competitive scholastic rowing program starts in mid-August; cost $150 per week-long camp. Info: Alis Jordan (239) 980-1338 ; Web: www.capecoralrowing.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 .
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 .
Thursday, May 12
Lee County Archers Open Range – Nalle Grade County Park range, North Fort Myers; 2-8 p.m.; open range includes 20-yard lighted covered pavilion, 30- to 80-yard lighted outdoor range plus 28-station target field range; public invited, all skill levels. Info: Ben Brown (239) 369-6212 .
Saturday, May 14
Cape Coral Yacht Club Sprint Triathlon – Cape Coral Yacht Club pavilion & beach, 5819 Driftwood Pkwy.; quarter-mile swim in the Caloosahatchee River, 12-mile bike and 5K run to the finish; check-in 6 a.m., race runs 7 a.m.-noon; entry fee $50 (ages 18+), $35 (age 10-17), preregistration & raceday registration; awards ceremony to follow. Info: Mark Hunter (239) 574-0806 .
CCCIA Hall of Fame Golf Classic – Coral Oaks Golf Course, 8 a.m. shotgun start; entry fee $80 per player includes greens fee, cart, lunch & drinks on course; cash prizes, sponsorships available. Info: (239) 772-0027 .
Florida Keys Ultra Marathon – Florida Keys; three competitions along Overseas Highway flanked by Atlantic 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
Sunday, May 15
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 .
Monday, May 16
Tampa Bay Rays vs. N.Y. Yankees Bus Trip – Luxury motor coach transportation to Rays vs. Yankees game at Tropicana Field, leaves Cape Coral Yacht Club, 5819 Driftwood Pkwy., 3:30 p.m. sharp & returns 11:45 p.m.; fee $59 per person (seats limited), includes transportation, game ticket, refreshments & snacks on bus. Info: Mark Hunter (239) 574-0806 .
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
Saturday, June 4
Lee County Homeless Coalition Charity Golf Tournament – Colonial Country Club, shotgun start 8 a.m.; entry fee $100 per person, $250-$1,000 sponsorships also available; join Ernest Graham of Tampa Bay Bucs for a round of golf. Info: Janet Bartos (239) 322-6600 , Eric Pateidl (239) 246-8884 .
Sunday, June 5
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 .
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
Oct. 21-23
RedSnook Catch & Release Tournament – Kickoff party Oct. 21 at Naples Yacht Club, anglers launch 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 22 & 23 from Naples, Goodland & Chokoloskee; open to all amateur anglers competing in largest, grand slam, corporate team, as well as top female and junior angler; registration online limited to first 60 teams. Info: (239) 403-4219 ; Web: www.conservancy.org/redsnook
Jan. 7-15 (2012)
Minnesota Twins Baseball Fantasy Camp – Hammond Stadium at Lee County Sports Complex; campers enjoy week of living a Major League experience, instruction and coaching by former Twins greats like Harmon Killebrew, Bert Blyleven, Tony Oliva, Kent Hrbek and many others; registrations for 2012 currently ahead of last year’s sellout pace. Info: Stan Dickman 1-888-446-8946 ; Web: www.twinsbaseball.com
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