Sports Calendar for 3/15
Youth Sports
Sunday, March 27
Cape Coral Rampage Softball Tryout – Burton Park, 1502 NE 3rd Terrace, Field 1, 3 p.m.; inviting players to try out for 10-under fast-pitch travel softball team, uniforms provided. Info: John Johnson (239) 340-3216.
Thursday, March 31
Cape Coral Junior/Senior Baseball League – League play has begun; openings remain for new players age 13-16 interested in playing. Info: Ryan Robbins (239) 242-3489.
April 1-2
Post Player Youth Basketball Camp – Cape Coral High School gym; open to boys and girls grades 7-12, fee $55; three workouts, 7-9 p.m. Friday, 9-11 a.m. and 12:30-2 p.m. Saturday; fundamentals, footwork, passing & individualized video instruction from former college coaches and players. Info: (239) 223-4296; e-mail: workout@totalimpactbasketball.com
April 15-16
Point Guard Youth Basketball Camp – Cape Coral High School gym; open to boys and girls grades 7-12, fee $55; three workouts, 7-9 p.m. Friday, 9-11 a.m. and 12:30-2 p.m. Saturday; screening & roll play, one-on-one moves, ball skills, passing & individualized video instruction from former college coaches and players. Info: (239) 223-4296; e-mail: workout@totalimpactbasketball.com
April 28-30
Spring Break Cape Coral Instructional Non-Contact Football Camp (New Dates) – Storms Complex; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (Thursday & Friday), 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (Saturday); inviting ages 7-18, fee $70 per child, $120 (two siblings), includes insurance, drinks, snacks, T-shirt & two free buffets for kids; instruction by former NFL pros Rick Upchurch, Steve Doig, Steve Caiazzo; deposit reserves spot in limited class. Info: Steve Caiazzo (239) 443-9366.
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.
Wednesday, March 16
Florida Championship Wrestling – Charlotte Harbor Event & Convention Center, 75 Taylor St., Punta Gorda; 7 p.m.; highlighting eight big matches is WWE superstar Ted Dibiase will sign autographs for fans and team wrestle with his younger brother Brett; tickets available at Buddy’s Home Furnishings in Port Charlotte, online at at the convention center box office starting at $10 (kids), $20-$30 for adults. Info: (941) 639-5833; Web: www.fcwwrestling.com
Thursday, March 17
Lee County Archers Open Range – Nalle Grade County Park range, North Fort Myers; 2-8 p.m., public invited for 20-yard lighted covered pavilion and 30- to-80-yard lighted outdoor range plus 28-target field range; all skill levels. Info: Ben Brown (239) 369-6212.
Saturday, March 19
Advanced Saltwater Fishing Seminar – Cape Coral Yacht Club, 5819 Driftwood Parkway; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; cost $45 per person ($67 non-resident); designed for experienced anglers & students completing intermediate class age 16 and over; covering techniques, rods, reels, locations, bait, structure, chumming; preregistration required. Info: Mark Hunter (239) 574-0806.
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
March 19-20
17th Gathering of the Giants – Cape Coral R/Sea Hawks Air Park, 1030 NW 28th St.; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. both days; Mac Hodges B-29 & X-1 Bell rocket ship, fighter jets, warbirds, stunt planes & more; food & drink available on site; $5 parking donation appreciated. Info:
Sunday, March 20
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 (239) 369-6212.
Saturday, April 2
African AID 5K Run – New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3825 McGregor Blvd.; 7:30 a.m.; registration fee $25 per person, $30 raceday, proceeds donated to World Vision working with children, families and communities affected by HIV/AIDS. Info: (239) 274-1221; Web: www.ftmyerstrackclub.com
Sunday, April 3
Lee County Archers 900 Round Event – Nalle Grade County Park range, North Fort Myers; 9 a.m.; public invited all skill levels. Info: Ben Brown (239) 369-6212.
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.
Saturday, May 7
22nd Mariner Athletic Boosters Golf Tournament – Coral Oaks Golf Course; 8 a.m. shotgun start, foursome scramble format; entry fee $60 per person, $240 per foursome; proceeds benefit Mariner High School athletic programs; refreshments & awards buffet provided. Info: (239) 772-3324.
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
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