Sports Calendar for 3/26
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 16-17
Arrowhead Junior Golf Tour Tournament – AJGT Links on the Bayou, Alexandria, La.; two-day, 36-hole tournament ranked by National Junior Golf Scoreboard open to junior golfers age 12-18; entry registration deadline midnight April 10. Info: (318) 402-2446; Web: www.arrowheadjgt.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.
June 20-Aug. 1
Edison Sailing Center Youth Summer Camps – Edison Sailing Center, North Shore Park, North Fort Myers; online registration under way for children age 8 and older; certified instructors; camps run 8:30 a.m.-noon Monday-Friday in two-week sessions (June 20-July 1, July 11-22, & July 25-Aug. 1); afternoon camp 1-4 p.m. one-week sessions; preregistration required, fee $200 ($125-$175 afternoon camp). Web: www.edisonsailingcenter.org
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, 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.
Wednesday, May 18
Harry Chapin Food Bank Golf Classic – Grandezza Country Club, Estero; registration 12:30 p.m., foursome scramble format, shotgun start 1:30 p.m.; entry fee $125 per person; proceeds benefit Harry Chapin Food Bank. Info: JoAnna Bradshaw (239) 405-7266, Chris Robinson (239) 334-7007 ext. 137; e-mail: bradshawjoa@comcast.net; chrisrobinson@harrychapinfoodbank.org
May 20-21
Bricks & Sticks Inshore Fishing Tournament – Tarpon Point Marina, Cape Coral; captain’s meeting 6 p.m. May 20, shotgun start 7:30 a.m. May 21 & fishing till 4 p.m., awards banquet 5 p.m. Info: (239) 936-5525; Web: www.bia,net
June 9-12
22nd Caloosa Catch & Release Fishing 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