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Sports Calendar for June 4

By Staff | Jun 4, 2011

Youth Sports

Saturday, June 11

Summer Youth Cheerleading & Youth Basketball Camps – Fort Myers YMCA, 1360 Royal Palm Square Blvd.; registering children ages 6-12 (cheer), 3-14 (basketball) now through June 11; cost free for Y family members, $47 for Y youth members, $70 for program members; camps run June 27-Aug. 27. Info: (239) 275-9622; Web: www.leecountyymca.org

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 15-July 6

Summer Junior Golf Clinic – Palmetto Pine Country Club; 9-11 a.m.; meetingfour consecutive Wednesdays ending July 6 with 9-hole round; open to ages 10-17, group instruction by professionals according to experience and playing ability; cost $50 per student (limited to first 20 to sign up), drinks & snacks provided each day. Info: (239) 574-2141.

Saturday, June 18

Father-Son Basketball Day Camp – Fort Myers YMCA, 1360 Royal Palm Square Blvd.; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; cost $30 (preregistration), $40 day of event (Y membership not required); enjoy guest speakers, free throw, three-point & two-on-two contests. Info: (239) 275-9622; Web: www.leecountyymca.org

June 19-22

FGCU Summer Prospect Baseball Camp – FGCU campus, open to players in 7th-12th grades; instruction by college level coaches; cost $395 per player (commuters), $495 (overnighters). Info: Paul Fibbe (239) 590-7059; Web: www.collegebaseballcamps.com/fgcu; e-mail: pfibbe@fgcu.edu

June 20-22

FGCU Girls’ Summer Basketball Camp – Alico Arena; sign-in 5 p.m. June 20, camp runs 6:30-9 p.m.; open to ages 9-17 (grades 5-12); online registration for overnight campers $295 each, $245 commuters (early discount $20 deadline June 1); instruction by FGCU coach Karl Smesko. Info: (239) 590-7064; Web: www.fgcuathletics.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 20-24

Junior Angler Fishing Camp – Rutenberg Community Park, 8:30 a.m.-noon; inviting children ages 10-15 to participate in five days of a hands-on mix of classroom and fishing at various locations; fishing poles, tackle, snack, sunscreen & bottled water provided, bring a hat & closed-toe shoes that might get wet; cost $100, online preregistration required by June 17 (space limited). Info: Lee Parks & Rec. (239) 533-7444; Web: www.leeparks.org

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

Tuesday, June 21

TF Elite Youth Rec. Track & Field Club Practice – Cape Coral, first practice; Tuesday & Thursday each week, 4:30-6 p.m.; ages 8-18, membership $25 year with one practice per week; register online; also offering summer series camp, 3 nights a week for six weeks for $50 starting June 20. Info: (239) 980-3351; Web: www.tfelite.org

June 29-July 2

Kelly Greens Junior Golf Camp – Kelly Greens Golf & Country Club, Fort Myers; 8 a.m.-noon Wed.-Fri. & 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.; instruction by Andy Scott for ages 9-17, all skill levels; cost $170 per player. Info: (239) 466-9552; Web: www.kellygreens. com; e-mail: andy@kellygreens.com

July 11-14

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

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

FGCU Youth Summer Baseball Day Camp – FGCU campus, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day; emphasis on improving individual skills & fundamentals by college level coaches; cost $250 per player. Info: Paul Fibbe (239) 590-7059; Web: www.collegebaseballcamps.com/fgcu; e-mail: pfibbe@fgcu.edu

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 18-22 & 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

Saturday, Aug. 13

FGCU Girls’ Basketball Eagle Academy – Alico Arena; registration 10 a.m., camp runs 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; skill development and showcase for girls in grades 9-12; cost $40 per camper; instruction by FGCU coach Karl Smesko. Info: (239) 590-7064; Web: www.fgcuathletics.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.

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

Saturday, June 11

David Kendrick Benefit Golf Tournament – Westminster Golf Club, Lehigh; foursome scramble format, tee time 8:30 a.m.; entry fee $65 per person, deadline June 7, hole sponsorships available for $75; proceeds benefit kidney transplant expenses for David Kendrick of Cape Coral. Info: Christy Kendrick (239) 645-9810; email: dakendrickjr@aol.com

June 24-26

Are You Man Enough Shark Challenge 5 – Cape Harbour; family oriented, shark themed festival & boat show along with shark fishing tournament; kickoff party June 24, 6-10 p.m.; festival & boat show June 25-26, 10 a.m. til; kids fishing derby June 25, 1 p.m.; Shark Challenge includes live feeds from Gulf of Mexico to jumbo Shark-Tron video screen. Info: www.sharkfest2011.com

Friday, Oct. 14

FGCU Founders Cup Golf Tournament – Pelican’s Nest Golf Club, Bonita Springs; 11:30 a.m. lunch, 1:15 p.m. shotgun start; registration $2,000 per foursome ($500 per individual), sponsorships available; proceeds go to FGCU Foundation. Info: Michele Kroffke (239) 590-1074; Web: www.fgcu.edu/foundation; email: mkroffke@fgcu.edu

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

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