Sports Calendar for 9/3
Youth Sports
September
Lee County YMCA Youth Class Registrations – Monthly classes beginning first week of month, lasting four weeks; registering for karate, gymnastics & tumbling tots programs; cost $15 for family memberships, $20 youth memberships ($7 tumbling tots), $45 non-YMCA members ($35 tumbling tots). Info: Scott Wills (239) 275-9622; web: www.leecountyymca.org
Aug. 3-Sept. 4
Cape Coral Cal Ripken Baseball Fall Ball Registrations – Cape Coral Parks & Recreation athletic office, City Hall, 1015 Cultural Park, Blvd., 8 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays; registering players ages 4-12 (as of April 30, 2010); fee $60 per player ($30 per player for T-ball); limit 96 players per age group; season starts Sept. 14. Info: Bernie Howard 242-3485; web: www.capeparks.com
Cape Coral Parks & Recreation Biddy Basketball Registration – Oasis Charter Middle School gym, season begins Sept. 21; open to boys & girls ages 6-8 (as of Nov. 1, 2009), fee $50 per player, birth certificate required; register at athletic office, 1015 Cultural Park Blvd. at City Hall weekdays 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; coaches needed. Info: Eric Cartmell 242-3491.
Saturday, Sept. 5
Cape Coral Soccer Association Fall Rec. League Registration – Walk-up registrations 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; online registration now open for fall rec. leagues that kick off week of Sept. 21, final online registration Sept. 6; boys & girls rec divisions from U6 to U17, fee $125, U17 coed fee $125, Lollipop league for 4-year-olds, fee $65, excel program for U8 and U10 players wanting professional training twice a week, fee $150. Info: Eddie Carmean 910-7645.
Lee County YMCA Fall Sports Registrations – Registering youth through Sept. 5 for fall leagues; youth cheerleading (ages 6-12); youth soccer & flag football leagues (ages 3-14); junior basketball league (ages 4-9); free for family memberships, $45 for youth memberships, $80 non-YMCA members, practices all leagues begin Sept. 14. Info: Scott Wills (239) 275-9622; web: www.leecountyymca.org
Monday, Sept. 7
Cape Coral Junior/Senior Fall Baseball Registration – Registering players ages 13-16 (as of May 1, 2010) through Sept. 7 for fall season at Cape Coral Parks & Recreation athletic office in City Hall, 1015 Cultural Park Blvd, weekdays 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; cost $70 per player (late registration after Sept. 7); coaches needed. Info: Ryan Robbins 242-3489.
Sept. 8, 10
Cape Coral National Little League Fall Ball Registration Jason Verdow Memorial Park, registering boys & girls 5-12 for fall ball program, fee $45 per player (sibling discount $5); register 6-8 p.m. on Sept. 8 & 10; birth certificate, 3 proofs of residency and parent DL required. Info: Dan Freed 425-5062, or 574-3365.
Saturday, Sept. 12
Cape Coral Softball Fastpitch Camp – Burton Field, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; registering girls ages 8-13; fee $50 per player, sister discount available; instruction by area coaches and players. Info: J.D. Miner (239) 851-5388. Web: www.rage.teamopolis.com
Sept. 12-13
USTA Junior Tennis Tournament – Mid-Cape Racquet & Health Club, 1300 Ceitus Terrace; open to boys & girls, age divisions 10-18; participants must be USTA members; guaranteed two matches. Info: Fran Coryell (239) 573-3210; Web: www.ustaflorida.com.
Cape Coral American Little League Fall Ball Registration – Koza-Saladino Park; T-ball and baseball leagues for ages 4-12 (birth certificate & proof of residency required); fee $55 per player; sign up 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Sept. 12, or 1-4 p.m. on Sept. 13; season starts Sept. 21, general membership meeting Sept. 3, 7:30 p.m. Info: 772-3631.
Sunday, Sept. 13
Germain Arena Early Bird Ice Program Registration – Germain Arena recreational facility; deadline for early bird prices and two-for-one registration for learn-to-skate, learn-to-play hockey, mini-mite hockey leagues & clinics, youth, adult and women’s hockey leagues, figure skating classes, women/adult clinics. Info: (239) 948-7825 ext. 1306.
Saturday, Sept. 19
Tennis Appreciation Day – Mid-Cape Racquet & Health Club, 1300 Ceitus Terrace; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; free day for all kids ages 6-16; the event includes drills, games and free pizza. Info: (239) 573-3210.
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.
Squash & Racquetball Lessons – Mid-Cape Racquet & Health Club, 1300 Ceitus Terrace; open to men & women wanting to learn or improve their play; 6-8 p.m., squash on Tuesdays, racquetball on Wednesdays; instruction by pro Andy Gutierrez; club members free, non-members $15; call to register or just show up. Info: Jack Dunmead 573-3210.
Brazilian Ju Jitsu Class for Kids – Martial Arts Training Institute, 1490 NE Pine Island Road, 7B; ongoing registration for youngsters age 7 and up; classes 7 p.m. on Tuesdays & Thursdays. Info: Steven Berkowitz (239) 673-7740.
Florida Tennis Cup Series – Season runs Sept. 5 through March 2010; 23 fast-paced mostly one-day tournaments across Florida for all ages, all levels, doubles & mixed doubles; entry fee $15 per player per tournament; no memberships required; complete list of tournament dates & sites online. Info: www.floridatenniscup.com
Friday, Sept. 4
Mariner High School 20-year Tony McKenna Reunion – Pregame ceremony 7 p.m., Tony McKenna Field, before Mariner-Cape High football game; players, cheerleaders, coaches from 1989 team asked to participate. Info: Vito Mennona (239) 772-2907 or (239) 980-1712. Email: vitoam@leeschools.net.
Sunday, Sept. 6
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 (239) 369-6212.
50-Plus Softball League – A few openings for players in fall league starting Sept. 1 at Cape Coral Sports Complex. Info: (239) 541-3263 or (239) 839-3530.
Saturday, Sept. 12
Humane Society Benefit Golf Tournament – Riverbend Golf & River Club, North Fort Myers; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; foursome scramble format; entry fee $20 per player by Sept. 9, proceeds benefit Gulf Coast Humane Society. Info: 275-8808
Wednesday, Sept. 16
Kayak With Your Canine – Dog Beach, Estero Boulevard south of Lover’s Key; 10 a.m.-noon; no dogs over 100 pounds, one dog per kayak; cost $40 per person ($20 with your own kayak), life vest required for dog. Info: Mary Beth 229-0559; web: www.leeparks.org
Saturday, Sept. 19
Coed Softball Tournament – Lee County Sports Complex; double elimination tournament; fee is $210 per team; award of $400 for first place and $225 for second place based on 20 teams signing up. Info: Brian Dodd (239) 277-0700. Email: brian247sports@yahoo.com
Sunday, Sept. 20
Harry Chapin Food Bank Benefit Golf Tournament – The Club at The Renaissance, Fort Myers; 8:30 a.m. shotgun start; entry fee $150 per person, must have PGA handicap, limited to 36 foursomes; proceeds benefit Harry Chapin Food Bank, cookout & awards 1 p.m. at Blu Sushi in Gulf Coat Town Center. Info: (239) 489-1500 (press #2).
Friday, Sept. 25
Tender Loving Care Pro-Am Golf Outing – Heritage Palms Country Club, Fort Myers; 8:30 a.m. shotgun start; entry fee $125 per person, $500 foursome; proceeds benefit Tender Loving Care homes for children program; silent auction; sponsorships available. Info: (239) 542-4800.
Sept. 25-27 & Oct. 2-4
Cape Coral Open Tennis Tournament – Mid-Cape Racquet & Health Club, 1300 Ceitus Terrace; men’s & women’s singles, doubles & mixed doubles tournament for adults age 18 and older; competition at all NTRP levels, prizes to champions & finalists; entry fee $20 singles, $10 per person doubles. Info: Jack Dunmead 573-3210; Web: www.midcaperh.com
Saturday, Sept. 26
Fort Myers PAL Amateur Boxing Event – Fort Myers Skatium, 2250 Broadway Ave., Fort Myers; doors open 4 p.m., matches begin 5 p.m.; sanctioned by Florida Association of USA Boxing; admission $5 (children 8-under free), proceeds benefit Fort Myers Police Athletic League. Info: Walt Wesley (239) 693-1146.
Sunday, Sept. 27
Fort Myers Roller Derby Girls – Generations Skating Center, 2095 Andrea Ln., Fort Myers; women’s flat track roller derby match; tailgating 6:30 p.m., game 7 p.m.; admission $8 in advance, $10 at door (kids 5 and under free); afterparty at Icabods. Info: (239) 482-7789; Web: www.fortmyersderbygirls.com
Oct. 2-4
RedSnook Catch & Release Fishing Tournament – LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort, 9891 Gulf Shore Drive, Naples; kickoff party & auction 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 2; launch from locations in Naples, Goodland & Chokoloskee Oct. 3-4, 7 a.m.-3 p.m.; awards ceremony 6:30 p.m. Oct. 4. IGFA certified tournament (multiple divisions) open to teams, individuals and junior anglers under age 16, online registration limited to first 60 teams, proceeds benefit Conservancy of Southwest Florida. Info: Meghan Clancy (239) 403-4200; Web: www.conservancy.org/redsnook
Oct. 23-25
Snook Foundation Florida Oktoberfest Inshore Slam Tournament – Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands, Laishley Park Municipal Marina, Punta Gorda; guided & non-guided divisions; combined length in inches of trout, redfish & snook for each day; deadline is Oct. 12, entry fee $1,600 per team (guide plus two anglers), $200 (non-guided, three anglers per boat), big fish bonanza entry fee $250 per team. Info: www.snookfoundation.org
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