Sports Calendar for 12/6
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.
Cape Junior/Senior Baseball Registration – Cape Coral Parks & Recreation athletic office, 1015 Cultural Park Blvd., 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. weekdays; for ages 13-16 (as of May 1); fee $130 per player Dec. 6-Jan. 9, $150 per player Jan. 10 & later; coaches, umpires needed. Info: (239) 242-3489 or 242-3490.
Dec. 6-7
Cape Coral American Little League Baseball Spring Registration – Koza-Saladino Park, 301 SW 31st Terrace; open to boys & girls ages 4-12, birth certificate & 3 proofs of residency required; register 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Dec. 6 or 1-3 p.m. on Dec. 7; fee $70 per player ($5 multiplayer discount) plus $20 concession fee; fee for 4-year-olds is $50; other signups 6:30-8 p.m. on Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23, also 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, also 1-4 p.m. on Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25. Info: (239) 772-3631; Web: www.ccalittleleague.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
Tuesday, Dec. 16
Cape Youth Football Association General Membership Meeting – Cape Coral Assoc. of Realtors Building, 918 SE 46th Lane; 6 p.m. sign-in; election of board of directors for 2009, plus other business brought before the assembly. Info: Frank Connelley 292-4709.
Dec. 22-24; 29-30 & Jan. 2
Winter Junior Tennis Camp – Mid-Cape Racquet & Health Club; open to junior players ages 7-16; meets 9 a.m.-noon; bring own racquet, drinks & snacks; cost $30 per day (3-day minimum), $150 all six days. InfoP Fran Coryell, Jack Dunmead 573-3210.
Dec. 29-31
John Cedarburg’s Pro’s Select Baseball Camps – Sam Fleishman Park, Ft. Myers; youth camp for ages 6-12, 8:30 a.m.-noon & high school camp for ages 13-18, 1:30-3:30 p.m.; cost $125 for either camp with local pro players and guest instructors. Info: John Cedarburg (239) 826-0039.
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.
Walk-On Tennis Clinics for Adults – Mid-Cape Racquet & Health Club; ongoing series at 7 p.m. Mondays or 9 a.m. Wednesdays; cost $10, just show up to play. Info: Jack Dunmead 573-3210.
Walk-On Racquetball & Squash Clinics – Mid-Cape Racquet & Health Club; ongoing series on Mondays 6-7 p.m. (squash) or 7-8 p.m. (racquetball); cost $10, just show up to play. Info: Andy Gutierrez 573-3210.
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.
Understanding Barrier Islands Walks – Educational & inspirational walks through Matanzas Pass Preserve (Thursdays, 9:30-11 a.m.; limited free parking) and Bowditch Point Park (Tuesdays, 9:30-11 a.m.; parking fee required) with a naturalist; learn importance of barrier islands & ecosystems for protecting the mainland; bring hat, bug spray, water & camera. Info: (239) 765-4222; Web: www.leeparks.org
Saturday, Dec. 6
Canoe Through Islands – Lakes Regional Park, South Fort Myers; 8:30-10:30 a.m. (arrive by 8:15); must preregister, tour is free with parking fee; bring binoculars, sun screen, water, hat. Info: (239) 533-7440; Web: www.leeparks.org
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.
Thursday, Dec. 11
Caloosahatchee Creeks Preserve Guided Paddle – Launching at Manatee Park; 8:30-11:30 a.m.; fee $35 per person (tandem kayaks only); one-way three-mile paddle with certified master naturalist down Orange River across Caloosahatchee along Great Calusa Blueway to Caloosahatchee Creeks Preserve
Thursday, Dec. 18
Lee County Archers 20-Yard Target League & Meeting – Nalle Grade County Park range, North Fort Myers; 7 p.m.; registering new participants, all skill levels. Info: Ben Brown 369-6212.
Sunday, Dec. 21
Lee County Archers 3D Archery Shoot – Nalle Grade County Park range, North Fort Myers; sign um 8 a.m., shotgun start 9 a.m.; $10 shooting fee; roving field range of 20 3D target stations plus 14-station NFAA field course. Info: Ben Brown 369-6212.
Saturday, Dec. 29
YMCA of Lee County Adult League Registrations – Taking registrations through Dec. 29 at YMCA, 1360 Royal Palm Square Blvd., and online for winter men’s basketball & adult softball leagues; leagues begin Jan. 5; fee is $325 for basketball league, $480 for Monday co-ed or men’s softball and Wednesday co-ed softball, and $625 for Tuesday/Thursday men’s softball. Info: Brian Dodd (239) 275-9622; Web: www.leecountyymca.org; e-mail: briand@leecountyymca.org
Sunday, Jan. 4
Lee County Archers 900-Round Event – Nalle Grade County Park range, North Fort Myers; 9 a.m.; registering new participants, all skill levels. Info: Ben Brown 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
Friday, Feb. 20
Lee Memorial Children’s Hospital/Boston Red Sox Golf Tournament – The Forest Country Club, Fort Myers; largest single-day fundraiser for Lee Memorial’s Children’s Hospital; golf with sports & Red Sox celebrities; Boston Tea Party & spoorts auction on Feb. 19. Info: (239) 482-8378.
Sunday, Feb. 22
Twins & Pins For Habitat – Gator Lanes, 7050 Crystal Drive, Ft. Myers; 4:30 p.m.; entry $400 three-person team plus Minnesota Twins celebrity bowler; proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity of Lee County. Info: (239) 652-0434, ext. 1243.
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