Sports Calendar for 4/4
Youth Sports
April 6-10
Cape Coral Football Camp Non-Contact – Storms Complex, Chiquita Boulevard; 5:30-8 p.m. Monday through Friday; camp for ages 7-18; cost $150 (individual), $250 (two siblings); instructors include former NFL players Rick Upchurch, Dave Studdard, Max Lane, Rubin Carter and Steve Caiazzo. Camp members will receive pictures, a t-shirt and a barbecue will be held at the end of the week. Info: Steve Caiazzo (239) 443-9366.
Cape Coral Soccer Association Spring Break Soccer Camp – Jim Jeffers Park, Cape Coral; mini camp 9 a.m.-noon for U6 & U8 (fee $95); youth camp 9 a.m.-4 p.m. for U10-U15 (fee $135); campers must bring lunch; register online. Web: www.capecoralsoccer.com
April 8-11
Rummenigge Youth Soccer Camp – Kelly Road Soccer Complex, Fort Myers; individualized training for children age 6-14; register online. Info: (954) 678-3020; Web: www.rummenigge.us
Wednesday, April 15
Cape Coral Junior Football Association Registration – Rod Williams Field at Caloosa Park, 6-8 p.m.; open football spots for boys age 5-9 (35-90 pounds) and all level cheer squads age 5-15. Info: Jay Taylor (239) 677-6860; Web: www.ccjfa.com
Ten Star All-Star Basketball Camps – Applications being evaluated through April 15 for national summer youth basketball camp series (invitation only), including sites at Babson Park (Fla.) & Gainesville (Ga.); boys & girls ages 10-19 eligible; also summer camp for boys & girls ages 9-18 all skill levels. Info: (704) 373-0873; Web: www.tenstarcamp.com
June 15-19
Cape Coral Soccer Association Elite Soccer Camp – Jim Jeffers Park, Cape Coral; elite camp open only to Island Coast Soccer Assoc. & rec all-star players ages 7-16 (fee $140); register online. Web: www.capecoralsoccer.com
June 22-25: July 13-16
John Cedarburg Summer Baseball Camps – Both camps open to boys & girls ages 6-12; cost $125 per person; June camp at Sam Fleishman Park, 8:30 a.m.-noon; July camp at Rutenberg Park, 8:30 a.m.-noon. Info: John Cedarburg (239) 826-0039.
June 22-26 & July 13-17
Club USA Summer Soccer Camps – Cape Coral High School, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily; great for competitive & recreational players ages 6-15, grouped according to ability & age; camp includes swimming every day (fee $160); register online. Web: www.capecoralsoccer.com
July 20-23
Best Of The West Baker Bulldogs Basketball Academy – Ida Baker High School gymnasium, check-in 8:30 a.m., camp runs 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. each day; open to boys & girls ages 9-14; fee $100 per camper registered before July 1 ($120 after July 1), includes lunch; ball handling, rebounding, free throws, shooting, passing, layups & defensive fundamental drills for middle and high school level, plus competitions & games. Info: Greg Coleman (239) 462-6243; e-mail: gregorylc@leeschools.net.
Aug. 11-14
Cape Coral Soccer Association Summer Soccer Camp – Jim Jeffers Park, Cape Coral; half-day beginner’s camp 9 a.m.-noon for ages 10 & under (fee $95); register online. Web: www.capecoralsoccer.com
General Info
Cape Coral Parks & Recreation Men’s 45-Plus Softball Registration – Registering players now through through April 27 at Cape Coral Parks & Recreation athletic office, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays, for new Monday/Thursday night league season beginning May 7 at BMX Park & Cape Coral Sports Complex; fee $75 per player, new players must attend tryout 5:30 p.m. May 4 at BMX fields. Info: Rick McPeek 242-3486.
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.
April 1-15
Aerobics Class – Bay Oaks Recreation Center, 2731 Oak Street, Fort Myers Beach; shape up with instructor in low-impact, high energy class; open to all ages & abilities; Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 8:30-9:30 a.m. through April 15; fee $31 for month, or $8 per class; register online. Info: 533-7440; Web: www.leeparks.org
Sunday, April 5
Lee County Archers 900 Round Event – Nalle Grade County Park range, North Fort Myers; 9 a.m.; registering new participants, all skill levels welcome. Info: Ben Brown (239) 369-6212.
Saturday, April 11
Play Golf America/Cape Coral Day – Coral Oaks Golf Course, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; demonstrations for Taylor Made, Wilson & Paragon; prizes, food, fun, free 10-minute lesons from PGA professionals plus trick shot show by “The Golf Doctor” MIke Calbot. Info: 573-3100.
Tuesday, April 14
Fencing Classes – Southwest Florida Fencing Academy, 4210 Fowler St., Fort Myers; classes starting for beginning fencers, open to all ages 8 and up, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; space limited, advance registration required; ongoing classes for intermediate & advanced levels. Info: (239) 939-1338; Web: www.swfloridafencing.org
Thursday, April 16
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 welcome. Info: Ben Brown (239) 369-6212.
Saturday, April 18
Gulf Coast Chapter PBA Golf Tournament – Pelican Preserve, Fort Myers; 1:30 p.m. shotgun start, foursome scramble format; entry fee $75 per person; proceeds benefit Gulf Coast Chapter Police Benevolent Assoc. Info: Cecil Pendergrass (239) 994-7922; e-mail: gulfcoastpba@embarqmail.com
Sunday, April 19
Lee County Archers 3D Archery Shoot – Nalle Grade County Park range, North Fort Myers; signups 8 a.m., shotgun start 9 a.m.; roving field range of 20 3D target stations plus 14-station NFAA field course; shooting fee $10. Info: Ben Brown (239) 369-6212.
Thursday, April 23
Watercraft Safety Seminar – West Coast Motor Sports, 1855 Boyscout Drive, Fort Myers, 5-6 p.m.; first in series of seminars on third Thursday each month; instruction by a local marine unit on maintenance, flushing procedures, general service, laws & regulations, documentation and age requirements. Info: Antonette Di Gennaro (239) 275-5535; e-mail: antonetted@floridacycles.com
Saturday, April 25
28th Seven-Mile Bridge Run – Marathon Key; limited to first 1,500 registered runners; mail application with self-addressed stamped legal size envelope to Marathon Runners Club, P.O. Box 500110, Marathon, FL 33050. Info: (305) 395-7040; Web: www.southernmostrunners.com
Monday, April 27
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Play To Win Banquet – Hyatt Regency Coconut Point, Bonita Springs; 6-9 p.m.; Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel is keynote speaker; tickets and sponsorship details available online; proceeds benefit Southwest Florida chapter of FCA serving Collier, Lee, Hendry & Glades counties. Info: Shannon Beam (239) 272-9282; Web: www.swfloridafca.org
Friday, May 1
Cape Coral Community Foundation Golf Classic – Palmetto Pine Country Club; 12:30 p.m. shotgun start, foursome scramble format; entry $125 per player, deadline April 24, sponsorships available starting at $250; proceeds benefit Cape Coral Community Foundation programs. Info: Michelle Adamson (239) 542-5594.
Sunday, May 3
Lee County Archers 900 Round Event – Nalle Grade County Park range, North Fort Myers; 9 a.m.; registering new participants, all skill levels welcome. Info: Ben Brown (239) 369-6212.
May 16-17
Greater Fort Myers Spring Dog Show – Lee Civic Center, 11831 Bayshore Road, North Fort Myers;judging 8:30 a.m. both days; entry $8 per car per day or $15 both days;’ dogs not registered not allowed in the building. Info: (945-2776; Web: www.fortmyersdogclub.com
June 4-7
20th Caloosa Catch & Release Tournament – Pink Shell Beach Resort & Spa, Fort Myers Beach; reduced entry fee is $275 per angler, $325 after May 1; unlimited number of anglers per boat, wade fishing allowed; weigh-in 3-5 p.m. Info: Ron Riley (239) 671-9347; Web: www.caloosacatchandrelease.com; e-mail: kristiriley@gmail.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