Sports Calendar for 3/27
Youth Sports
Sunday, March 28
Cape Coral Instructional Football Camp – Storms Complex on Chiquita Boulevard; final registration 4-6 p.m. & last opportunity to for financial considerations; camp runs 9 a.m.-1 p.m. April 8-10 (orientation April 7, 5:30 p.m.); open to ages 8-17; cost $110 per child ($200 two siblings), preregistration required; instruction by NFL veteran players including Rick Upchurch, Steve de Berg, Steve Atwater, James Wilder, Steve Caiazzo. Info: Steve Caiazzo (239) 443-9366.
Thursday, April 1
Free Water Safety Instruction for Kids – Every Child a Swimmer program for all preschool and school-age children at Fort Myers Aquatic Center, Fleishman Park; eight 30-minute sessions, meeting 5-5:30 p.m. or 5:30-6 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays starting April 1. Info: Paul Rapp (239) 822-5841; Web: www.leecountyymca.org
Swim Florida Spring/Summer Season – Fort Myers Aquatic Center, FGCU, North Fort Myers, Lehigh & Cypress Lake pools; registration for five-month program (April 1-Aug. 31), $199 (includes seasonal USA/FL swimming registration fee); practices Monday through Friday, times vary by location. Info: Mac Kennedy (239) 671-7946; Web: www.swimflorida.com; email: notifications@swimflorida.com
April 5-8; June 21-25 & July 26-30
Cape Coral Soccer Association Camps – Cape Coral Sports Complex; spring camp for rec & competitive players age 5-15, 5:45-8:45 p.m. April 5-8, fee $70; Jim Jeffers Park elite camp for competitive & rec all-stars only age 8-15, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 21-25, fee $125; Cape High School Club USA camp for rec & competitive players age 6-15, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 26-30, fee $150. Info: Eddie Carmean (239) 910-7645; Web: www.capecoralsoccer.com
April 5-9
Spring Break Martial Arts Camp – Martial Arts Training Institute, 1490 NE Pine Island Rd, 7B; 7:30 a.m.-5:45 p.m. each each day; open to youth ages 8-14; participation in two karate classes daily, movies, board games, indoor & outdoor activities, meals & snacks served; cost $25 (single day drop-in), $100 full week. Info: Steve Berkowitz (239) 673-7740.
Friday, April 16
Fort Myers Recreation Division Spring Youth Sports Registration – Accepting registration now through April 16 for youth flag football, youth soccer, cheerleading & T-ball (ages 5-8); practices begin April 12, league games begin April 24 at Lions Park; league fee $20 to $50 per player. Info: Brian Dodd 277-0700; email: brian247sports@yahoo.com
April 18 & May 16
North Fort Myers Junior Football Association Registration – North Fort Myers Community Park, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. each day (also 6-8 p.m. every Tuesday in June); signing up players for the Pop Warner Football season next fall; visit the website for information and fees required to register. Web: www.nfmjfa.com
May 15-16
Norm Rosen 3v3 Soccer Tournament – Cape Coral Soccer Complex; boys & girls U8, U10, U12, U14, U16 divisions plus new U20, U30 and Over 30 coed divisions (minimum two females on roster, one on field at all times); registration fee $135 per team, closes May 9; 3 games, semifinals, finals with awards for first and second places. Info: Eddie Carmean (239) 910-7645; Web: www.capecoralsoccer.com
June 14-Aug. 20
Summer Kids Karate Camp – Martial Arts Training Institute, 1490 NE Pine Island Rd, 7B; weekly camp for area youth ages 5-14, beginners to advanced with instructor Steven Berkowitz; 7:30 a.m.-5:45 p.m. each day; cost $115 per week if registered by March 25, $135 per week after March 25, daily drop-in rate $30 per day, $79 per week prepaid for all 10 weeks. Info: Steve Berkowitz (239) 673-7740.
June 17-21; June 25-29; Aug. 2-6
FGCU Women’s Soccer Youth Camps – FGCU Soccer Complex; Junior Elite Camp open to ages 10-13, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., June 17-21, & Elite Camp open to ages 13-18, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., June 25-29; fee $495 either camp; day camp open to ages 6-14, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Aug. 2-6, fee $225 full day, $100 half-day (9 a.m.-11 a.m.). Info: Jim Blankenship (239) 590-7-64.
July 5-8 & 9-10
Summer Shootout Basketball Camps – Fort Myers High School; summer shootout clinic July 5-8 for boys & girls entering grades 4-9; summer shootout elite camp July 9-10 for 6-9th graders; register online or with camp director Scott Guttery. Info: Scott Guttery (239) 839-4999; Web: www.summershootout.org
July 5-31
FGCU Summer Volleyball Camps – FGCU Alico Arena; multiple camps cover all ages; all camps are overnight, commuter pricing available; all skills camp on July 5-7, July 7-10 & July 30-31; position training camp on July 19-21; team camps on July 21-24 & July 26-29; overnight fee ranges from $175-$275, commuter fee ranges $150-$250. Info: Danny Mahy (239) 590-7223; email: dmahy@fgcu.edu; online registration: www.fgcuathletics.com/volleyball
July 7-10 & July 11-14
FGCU Summer Soccer Camps – FGCU Soccer Complex; senior ID academy for competitive high school players ages 14-18 on July 7-10; junior academy for all skill levels ages 10-13 on July 11-14; conducted by FGCU men’s soccer coach Bob Butehorn. Web: www.gulfcoastsocceracademy.com
July 19-22
Summer Slam Basketball Camp – Ida Baker High School gymnasium, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. each day; four-day camp open to boys & girls ages 9-14; cost $120 per camper; learn fundamentals of ball handling, rebounding, free throws, shooting, passing, layups and defense, awards ceremony on last day. Info: Greg Coleman (239) 462-6243; Web: www.bakerbasketball.org; email: gregorylc@leeschools.net
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.
Sailing Singles Club – Meeting third Thursday each month, 7 p.m., Bonita Bills (next to Doc Ford’s under the Sky Bridge); learn to sail with us; new members and captains with sailboats welcome; happy hour first Friday each month, 5 p.m., Harbourside Restaurant in Marina Town, North Fort Myers. Info: Diane (239) 463-0990.
Wednesday, March 31
Florida Championship Wrestling – Punta Gorda/Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center; eight matches, Divas in Action, Stars of WWE’s NXT; general admission $17 ($10 kids), $30 Gold Circle reserved; tickets available at Buddy’s Furnishing stores in Port Charlotte & North Fort Myers, conference center box office and online. Web: www.fcwwrestling.com
Saturday, April 3
Kayak & Kayak Fishing Class – Cape Coral Yacht Club, 5819 Driftwood Parkway; 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; open to anyone age 16 and over; learn kayak parts, safety, rigging, strokes & fishing procedures with Dominick & Cheryl Greco; fee $35 adults, $15 child. Info: Mark Hunter 574-0806
Sunday, April 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 (239) 369-6212.
Tuesday, April 6
Beginner’s Fencing Classes – Southwest Florida Fencing Academy, 4210 Fowler St., Unit 9, Fort Myers; 6:30-8:30 p.m. each date; learn fencing basics & form, equipment provided except pants and chest protector; class space limited; cost $150 for 12-week session. Info: Charles Johnson 939-1338; Web: www.swfloridafencing.org
Thursday, April 8
50-Plus Softball – Recruiting new players for 30-game season starting April 22, all skill levels; application deadline April 8; played Tuesday & Thursday nights at Cape Coral Sports Complex or BMX Park; fee $65 per player. Info: Bob (239) 464-7705 or (239) 573-4617; or Tina (860) 575-9462 or (239) 267-9684; or Ken (941) 855-0489
Sunday, April 18
Xterra Triathlon – Caloosahatchee Regional Park, Alva; 6 a.m.-noon; swim 1/2 mile, mountain bike 13 miles, trail run 4 miles, or choose optional 1-mile run, 13-mile bike & 4-mile run; race starts 8 a.m.; early registration (limited to 200 runners) online. Info: Lee County Parks (239) 693-2690; Web: www.tntraces.com
Saturday, April 24
Mariner High School All Sports Athletic Booster Club Golf Tournament – Coral Oaks Golf Course, 8 a.m. shotgun start, foursome scramble format; entry fee $55 per person ($220 per foursome), hole sponsorships available starting at $100; proceeds benefit booster club programs. Info: Vito Mennona 772-2907.
Saturday, May 1
American Lung Association Stairclimb Event – High Point Place, 2104 West 1st St., Fort Myers; team and individual stairclimb participants raise money by collecting pledges to ascend the stairway in a high-rise tower; online registration under way, fee $25 and each climber must raise $100 in pledges. Web: www.fightforairclimbftmyers.org
Tri-Town Classic Fishing Tournament – Weigh-in and Luau party 4-7 p.m. at Hickory Bait & Tackle, Bonita Springs, fishing participation not required to attend Luau; captains’ meeting April 30,. 6:30 p.m., Coconut Point T.G.I.Friday’s; proceeds benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida. Info: (239) 895-2058; email: Melissa@tri-townconstruction.com
C.C.C.I.A. Hall of Fame Golf Classic – Coral Oaks Golf Course, 8 a.m. shotgun start; entry fee $85 per player, cash prizes; hole and prize sponsorships available. Info: (239) 772-0027.
May 14-16
Florida Sunshine State Games Registration – Figure skating and rugby registration now being accepted online; figure skating and rugby set for May 14-16 in Broward County; entry fee $30 per skater (figure skating), entry fee $150 per high school division and $200 per open division team (rugby) , middle school exhibition division fee is $50 per team. Info: 1-800-354-2637; Web: www.flasports.com
June 3-6
21st Caloosa Catch & Release Fishing Shootout – Pink Shell Beach Resort & Spa; new shootout format with women’s and youth divisions. Info: Ron Riley (239) 671-9347, Kristi Riley (239) 850-1707; Web: www.caloosacatchandrelease.com
Dec. 4-5
Key West Triathlon – Mariott Key West Beachside Hotel, 3841 N. Roosevelt Blvd.; registration now accepted for inaugural USA Triathlon sanctioned event (swim, bike& run); registration, fitness expo & dinner on Dec. 4, 7:30 a.m. start Dec. 5. Info: (800) 527-8539; Web: www.trikw.com or www.stayfitstudiokeywest.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