Youth Sports

Summer Youth Wrestling Program – Martial Arts Training Institute, 1490 NE Pine Island Road 7B, Cape Coral; runs 2:30-4 p.m. for kids and youth ages 10-17; register for freestyle, country & submission grappling training by Art Harding. Info: Art Harding (239) 322-7003.

USAPL Florida Summer Powerlifting – High school students, male or female, ages 14-18 interested in competing in Florida events in squat, bench press & deadlift. E-mail: rcptfan@yahoo.com

July-August

Summer Karate Camp – Martial Arts Training Institute, 1490 NE Pine Island Road, Bldg. 7, Cape Coral; multi-disciplinary non-profit martial arts academy summer camp runs Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., through last day of summer before school starts; preregistration required, full week attendance required, no daily drop-ins. Info: (239) 322-7003.

Sunday, July 19

Fillies Faspitch 10U Tryouts – Fleishman Park, Fort Myers, 5 p.m.; girls age 10 or younger on Jan. 1, 2009. Info: John Clinger (239) 246-9070; Web: www.filliesfastpitch.com

July 20-23

Best Of The West Baker Bulldogs Basketball Academy – Ida Baker High School gymnasium, check-in 8:30 a.m., camp runs 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. each day; open to boys & girls ages 9-14; fee $100 per camper registered before July 1 ($120 after July 1), includes lunch; ball handling, rebounding, free throws, shooting, passing, layups & defensive fundamental drills for middle and high school level, plus competitions & games. Info: Greg Coleman (239) 462-6243; e-mail: gregorylc@leeschools.net

July 20-23 & 27-30

Rowing Club Summer Scholastic Learn-to-Row Camp – Cape Coral Rowing Club at Cape Harbour, 9 a.m.-noon each day, each session; open to kids age 14-18 interested in joining team; fee $200 each session, seating is limited; sweep programs available for masters/adults (age 18 and older) and high school (ages 14-18), students excelling at the sport can attain scholarships to Ivy League and top colleges. Info: CCRC (239) 334-4186; e-mail: alisjordan@earthlink.net

Saturday, July 25

Cape Fear 14-Under Baseball Tryouts – AAU traveling team seeks competitive minded quality athletes to try out for 14-under squad; tryout deadline July 25. Info: Brent Streunse 218-5396.

July 27-31

Vikings Soccer Camp – Bishop Verot High School, Fort Myers; 8:30 a.m.-noon each day; registering boys & girls first through ninth grades; fee $90 per child; instruction from Vikings coach Tom McGlinn, assistants, current and former players. Info: Tom McGlinn (239) 274-6742; e-mail: tom.mcglinn@bvhs.org

Wednesday, July 29

Miami Dolphins Youth Football/Cheerleading Clinic – Buckingham Park, Fort Myers; time TBA; free, open to 350 Peace River Conference Pop Warner players age 6-14 & cheerleaders age 5-15. Info: www.dolphinsacademy.com

Thursday, July 30

Fort Myers Rockets U17 Baseball Tryouts – Stars Complex, Fort Myers; traveling team seeking players age 17 and under to try out, 6:30-8:30 p.m., on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays throughout July. Info: Marcela Lopez (239) 645-5419.

Fort Myers Rockets 12/13 Baseball Team – Players age 12 & 13 sought to form traveling baseball team; parents with coaching ability welcome also; no monthly dues. Info: (239) 745-8869.

Aug. 3-7

Middle & High School Basketball Camp of Champions – Oasis Middle School, 3507 Oasis Blvd., Cape Coral; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. each day; instruction in fundamentals, team play, competitions & coaches challenge for 4th through 12th grade girls; cost $60 per person, deadline July 31. Info: Joe Carson(239) 945-1999 ext. 125; email: coachc1440@yahoo.com

Aug. 10-14

Cape Coral Soccer Association Summer Soccer Camp – Jim Jeffers Park, Cape Coral; half-day beginner’s camp 9 a.m.-noon for recreational players ages 5-10 (fee $90); register online. Info: (239) 910-2748; Web: www.capecoralsoccer.com

Friday, Aug. 21

Summer Tennis & Recreational Camp – Mariner High School, runs Monday through Friday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. daily; cost $20 per day or $80 per week; tennis drills & games to keep busy on court plus many other fun activities on and off the court. Info: Bob Nelson 281-0126.

Saturday, Aug. 29 & Sept. 5

Cape Coral Soccer Association Fall Rec League Registration – Walk-up registrations 9 a.m.-noon both days; 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 U15, fee $125, U17 coed fee $125, Lollipop league for 4-year-olds, fee $70, excel program for U8 and U10 players wanting professional training twice a week, fee $150. Info: Eddie Carmean 910-7645.

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.

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 rance of 20 3D target stations plus 14-station NFAA field course. Info: Ben Brown (239) 369-6212.

Tuesday, July 21

Women’s Krav Maga Self-Devense Class – Martial Arts Training Institute, 1490 NE Pine Island Road, 7B; certified two-week class on Tuesday & Thursday, 7 p.m.; free registration taken through July 20; instructions by black belts Steven Berkowitz and James King. Info: (239) 673-7740

July 24-25

David Lee Root Jr. Memorial Fishing Tournament – D&D Matlacha Bait & Tackle, 3922 Pine Island Road, Matlacha; mandatory captains’ meeting July 24, 7 p.m., honor catch & release fishing starts 7 a.m. July 25; entry fee $50 per person, minimum two anglers per boat, proceeds benefit Trauma Center at Lee Memorial Hospital. Info: Dave & Debbie (239) 282-9122

Sunday, July 26

Fort Myers Roller Derby Girls – Generations Skating Center, 2095 Andrea Ln., Fort Myers; women’s flat track roller derby match (other matchesAug. 30, Sept. 27; 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

Sunday, Aug. 2

Lee County Archers 900-Round Event – Nalle Grade County Park range, North Fort Myers; 9 a.m.; registering new participants, all skill levels welcome. Info: Ben Brown (239) 369-6212.

Saturday, Aug. 8

Lee County Rage Fastpitch Softball Benefit Golf Tournament – Royal Tee Golf Club, Cape Coral; 7 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. shotgun start; foursome scramble format; entry fee $60 per player, $220 foursome, proceeds benefit Lee County Rage Softball Team. Info: J.D. Miner (239) 851-3588.

Saturday, Aug, 15

Charity Bowl-A-Thon – Bowland Cape Coral (Coral Lanes), 4-6 p.m.; teams of four bowlers each; entry fee $100 outright or through sponsorships; fee includes three games, shoes and food; proceeds benefit HandsUp (helping acquire necessary disability supplies for underprivileged people). Info: Jay Lawrence (239) 980-4397.

USA Youth National Boys Volleyball Exhibition – Alico Arena, FGCU campus; doors open 2 p.m.; exhibition intrasquad match free and open to public; team No. 3 in world rankings; autograph session follows match; volleyball clinic for all boys & girls 6-8 p.m. Info: FGCU (239) 590-7061.

Saturday, Aug. 29

Golf Fore A Day Red Knight Fore Life Golf Tournament – Magnolia Landing Golf Club, 8:30 a.m. shotgun start, foursome scramble format; entry fee $75 per player (discount for club members), hole, cart & other sponsorships available, proceeds benefit North High athletics program. Info: Al Coffin (239) 841-4200; e-mail: alangc@leeschools.net

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