Sports Calendar
Youth Sports
Junior/Senior Little League Baseball Registration — Players age 13-16 (as of May 1, 2009) can register weekdays, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., at Cape Coral Parks & Recreation athletic office, 1015 Cultural Blvd.; birth certificate and three proofs of residency required; cost $110 per player (Nov. 17-Dec. 5), $130 per player (Dec. 6-Jan. 9), $150 per player after Jan. 10, 2009; coaches & umpires also needed. Info: Ryan Robbins (239)242-3489, (239) 242-3490.
Nov. 1-30
Cape Coral Wildfire Softball Open Tryouts — New 16-under fast-pitch travel softball team seeking players, especially pitchers, call for tryout times & location; practice all winter, tournaments begin in spring.; asst. coaches also needed. Info: Larinda Kimbrell 776-6982; e-mail skipperqueen24@gmail.com.
Wednesday, Nov. 26
Southwest Florida Speed Day — Rutenberg Park, 6500 South Point Blvd., Fort Myers; two mini-camps, fee $25 in advance, $35 at camp; speed camp, 9-11 a.m. (register at 8 a.m.), for students in 6th-9th grades all sports, all levels; high school varsity football player combine, noon-2 p.m. (register 11 a.m.), 5 performance-based tests, results supplied to varsity coaches. Info: Scott (303) 949-7992; e-mail: 5050 fitness@gmail.com
Sunday, Dec. 7 & 14
High Hoops Basketball Tryouts — Bishop Verot High School, 1-5 p.m.; competitive traveling basketball team tryouts for boys on Dec. 7, girls on Dec. 14;. Info: Gary Donabed 826-1580; e-mail: gmanandcompany@embarqmail.com‘ Web: www.highhoops.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 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.
Guided Canoe Trips — Collier-Seminole State Park, 20200 E. U.S. 41, Naples; trips every Monday, Wednesday & Saturday Dec. 1-March 30 (also Fridays in January & February); 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; for ages 6 and up; $25 per person (our canoe or yours). Info: Lee Belanger (239) 394-3397.
Guided Moonlight Canoe Trips — Collier-Seminole State Park, 20200 E. U.S. 41, Naples; trips Dec. 11, 13, Jan. 10, 11, Feb. 8, 9, March 11, 12; 7:30-10 p.m.; for ages 12 and over; $30 per person (our canoe or yours). Info: Lee Belanger (239) 394-3397.
Saturday, Nov. 22
Manatee Park Volunteer Training — Inviting persons interested in becoming a volunteer interpretive guide to visitors at Manatee Park ; two-day training by naturalistsg offered 9 a.m.-1 p.m. both days, lunch provided, space reservation required; park open daily 8 a.m.-dusk year round. Info: Nancy Kilmartin (239) 690-5030, ext. 224; e-mail: nkilmartin@leegov.com
Near Shore Fishing Seminar — Cape Coral Yacht Club, 9-11 a.m.; seminar for all anglers 16-over, fee $20 (resident), $22 (nonresident); Capt. George Howell shares bottom fishing with live & cut baits, trolling and sight fishing, targeting species from snapper to sharks; preregistration required. Info: Mark Hunter 574-0806.
Nov. 22-23
Swingtime Pro-Celebrity Pro-Am Tennis & Golf Tournament — The Players Club & Spa at Lely Resort, and Olde Cypress, Naples; Tim & Tom Gullikson Foundation, Lee Memorial Health System as local beneficiary; tennis exhibition $35 & $70. Info: (800) 927-7242 (tennis & golf); (561) 394-9190 (Swingtime gala).
Sunday, Dec. 7
Marathon of the Palm Beaches — Accepting applications for four-person group relay team portion of fifth annual marathon in West Palm Beach, 6 a.m. start; open to male, female & mixed teams as well as corporate teams; part of three-day weekend (Dec. 5-7) includes 5K, kids-K, half-marathon, marathon & team relay marathon. Info: www.marathonpb.com
Lee County Archers 900-Round Event — Nalle Grade County Park range, North Fort Myers; 9 a.m.; new members welcome, all skill levels. Info: Ben Brown (239) 369-6212.
Saturday, Jan. 24
Florida Firecats Open Tryout — Estero High School, 21900 River Ranch Road; registration 10 a.m., tryout begins 11 a.m.; fee $75 cash only due at camp, preregistration encouraged; pro-style combine open to all players, all positions; proper attire required, cleats recommended. Info: (239) 390-2287; Web: www.floridafirecats.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