Sports Calendar for 2/19
Youth Sports
Saturday, Feb. 19
Cape Coral Soccer Association Spring Recreation Registration – Online registration through Feb. 19 with walk-up registration 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Cape Coral Sports Complex; coaches needed for U6 & U8 teams; registration fee $75 for Lollipop (4-year-olds), $95 for U6-U15 boys & girls, $125 for Excel program for U8 & U10. Info: Eddie Carmean 549-2272; Web: www.capecoralsoccer.com
Steve Caiazzo Instructional Football Camp – Storms Complex; April 1-3; 5:30-8 p.m. (Friday), 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (Saturday), 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (Sunday); inviting ages 7-18, fee $70 per child, $120 (two siblings), includes insurance, drinks, snacks, T-shirt & two free buffets for kids; preregistration Feb. 19, 10 a.m.-noon at Storms Complex (deposit required to hold spot in limited class); instruction by former NFL pros Rick Upchurch, Steve Doig, Steve Caiazzo.
Saturday, Feb. 26
Celebrating Abilities Fishing Day – Lakes Regional Park, 7330 Gladiolus Dr., Fort Myers; child with special needs ages 6-22 registration 9 a.m., festivities 9:30 a.m. (preregistration required & limited), train ride 10:30 a.m., lunch 11:30 a.m.; Amanda (239) 267-2181; email: agutierrez@leegov.com; Web: www.leeparks.org
Sunday, March 6
Florida Gulf Coast Martial Arts Championships – Bay Oaks Recreation Center, Oak Street, Fort Myers Beach; 9:30 a.m.; grappling, no-Gi & Gi, 2-5 p.m.; karate, taekwondo, kungfu, forms, weapons forms, fighting, self-defense, breaking competition; entry fee $25 first division, $15 each additional division. Info: Steve Berkowitz (239) 240-0100.
July 17-24
CABA 18U Metal Bat World Series – Bob Cene Baseball Complex, Struthers, Ohio; national tournament information & registration available online. Info: Ken Quinn (330) 770-7157; Web: www.cababaseball.com
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 Tarpon Hunters Club – Meeting third Thursday (March through September) each month, 7 p.m., Cape Coral Yacht Club; 40th anniversary year; club catches and releases all tarpon; social and competitive club, hosts rookie seminars, tournaments for youth and adults. Info: Gary Jackson (239) 898-2980.
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 – Happy Hour gathering first Friday each month, 5 p.m., general meeting third Thursday each month, 7 p.m.; learn to sail with us; new members and captains with sailboats welcome. Info: Diane (239) 463-0993.
Saturday, Feb. 19
Kayak & Kayak Fishing Class – Cape Coral Yacht Club, 5819 Driftwood Pkwy.; 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; registration for ages 16 & older $25; basics of kayak safety & kayak fishing by Dominick Greco; women’s portion presented by Cheryl Greco; classroom and outdoor hands-on instruction. Info: Mark Hunter (239) 574-0806.
Sunday, Feb. 20
Fort Myers Sunday Morning Softball League – Accepting teams for league beginning Feb. 20 at Shady Oaks Park, Fort Myers, upper & lower divisions, ASA rules. Info: Tony (239) 691-4817.
Lee County Archers 3D Archery Shoot – Nalle Grade County Park range, North Fort Myers; sign up 8 a.m., shotgun start 9 a.m., shooting fee $10; roving field range of 20 3D target stations plus 14-station NFAA field course. Info: Ben Brown (369) 6212.
Thursday, Feb. 24
Minnesota Twins Celebrity Golf Classic – Fiddlesticks Country Club; foursome scramble format; entry fee $250 per person (dinner auction non-golfers $50), proceeds benefit Lee Memorial Health System’s Regional Cancer Center. Info: (239) 343-6950; e-mail: twinsgolf@leememorial.org
Friday, Feb. 25
18th Boston Red Sox Children’s Hospital Celebrity Golf Classic – Bear & Bobcat courses at The Forest Country Club, Fort Myers; Tee Party and auction on Feb. 24; sponsorships available; proceeds benefit Lee Memorial Children’s Hospital. Info: (239) 985-3550; e-mail: bostongolf@leememorial.org
March 4-5
Bonita Bay Celebrity Tennis Event – Bonita Bay Tennis Club; 20 touring tennis pros participate in pro marquis challenge and pro-am; proceeds benefit Children’s Hospital of SW Florida. Info: Bonita Bay (239) 495-3573.
Sunday, March 6
Harlem Globetrotters Basketball – Germain Arena, 2 p.m.; Globetrotters vs. Washington Generals; featuring the four-point shot (35-footer); tickets start at $15, now on sale online, at the Germain Arena box office or by phone: Info: (800) 745-3000; Web: www.harlemglobetrotters.com
Lee County Archers 900 Round Event – Nalle Grade County Park range, North Fort Myers; 9 a.m.; all skill levels invited. Info: Ben Brown (369) 6212.
Saturday, March 19
Smucker’s Stars on Ice – Germain Arena, 7:30 p.m.; tickets starting at $25 go on sale Dec. 4 through Ticketmaster (800-745-3000) or online at Ticketmaster.com; headline performers Olympic Gold Medalist Evan Lysacek and Silver Medalist Sasha Cohen. Web: www.starsonice.com
Monday, April 11
Children’s Hospital of SW Florida Golf Classic – The Colony Golf & Country Club; registration 10:30 a.m., shotgun start 12:30 p.m.; 18-hole foursome scramble format; entry fee $250 per person, sponsorship opportunities available. Info: Bill or Joanne Ribble; e-mail: billyjoa1@yahoo.com
Monday, April 25
Cape Coral 50-Plus Softball Player Recruiting – Players of all skill levels invited to join for the spring/summer season starting the week of April 25; Tuesday & Thursday night games played at Cape Coral Sports Complex or BMX Park; sing-up fee $70 per player per season. Info: Jennifer (239) 292-2923, Tina (239) 267-9684 or (860) 575-9452, Ken (941) 855-0489.
June 9-12
22nd Caloosa Catch & Release Tournament – South Seas Island Resort, Captiva Island; scales open 3-5 p.m. Friday & Saturday, two heaviest redfish, large cash payouts & trophies; angler, women’s & youth divisions; entry fee $275 per person, $125 youth, paid entry guarantees spot. Info: Ron Riley (239) 671-9347, Kristi Riley (239) 850-1707; Web: www.caloosacatchandrelease.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