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Sports Calendar for July 9

By Staff | Jul 9, 2011

Youth Sports

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

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 11-15

Pittman Basketball Camp – ALC High School, 3650 Michigan Ave., Fort Myers; open to boys & girls, meets daily from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; features development of individual skills; guest instructor/speaker Teddy Dupay; cost $85 (July 25, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Stars Complex), $95 first day of camp or during July. Info: 239-368-3398.

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 18-19

AJGT Crown Buick Invitational – Cape Coral junior golfers ages 12-18 invited to compete at English Turn in New Orleans, La.; 2-day, 36-hole tournament ranked by the National Junior Golf Scoreboard, hosted by the Arrowhead Junior Golf Tour; registration deadline July 11. Info: 318-402-2446, 504-309-5700; Web: www.arrowheadjgt.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

Through 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

Through 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

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.

July 8-9

David Lee Root Jr. Memorial Fishing Tournament – D&D Matlacha Bait & Tackle, 3922 Pine Island Road; honor fishing start 7 a.m. July 9 (mandatory captain’s meeting 7 p.m. July 8); entry fee $50 per angler from boat, kayak or Matlacha fishing bridge; proceeds benefit Trauma Center at Lee Memorial Hospital. Info: Dave or Debbie Root (239) 282-9122; Web: www.davidleerootmemorial.com

Thursday, July 14

Lee County Archers Open Range – Nalle Grade County Park range, North Fort Myers; 2-8 p.m.; 20-yard lighted covered pavilion, 30- to 80-yard lighted outdoor range & 28-target field range. Info: Ben Brown (239) 369-6212.

Saturday, July 16

Bus Trip to Tampa Bay Rays vs. Red Sox Baseball Game – Cape Coral Yacht Club, 1958 Driftwood Pkwy.; luxury coach transportation to Tropicana Field, departs 12:30 p.m., returns 9:45 p.m.; cost $59 per person, includes transportation, game ticket, parking, tolls, refreshments & snacks on bus; seat reservation required. Info: Mark Hunter 574-0806.

Sunday, July 17

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.

Friday, July 29

CCCIA Players Championship Poker Tournament – The Resort at Marina Village at Tarpon Point; registration 5:30 p.m., dinner 6 p.m., shuffle & deal 7 p.m.; top prize $1,500 cash; entry fee $75 per player (by July 15, $85 after July 15 (seating limited to first 100 players), spectators $30, tickets include full dinner; sponsorships available. Info: 772-0027.

Sunday, Aug. 7

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

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

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