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SPORTS CALENDAR

Youth Sports

Junior/Senior Little League Baseball Registration – Players age 13-16 (as of May 1, 2009) can register weekdays, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., at Cape Coral Parks & Recreation athletic office, 1015 Cultural Blvd.; birth certificate and three proofs of residency required; cost $130 per player (Dec. 6-Jan. 9), $150 per player after Jan. 10, 2009; coaches & umpires also needed. Info: Ryan Robbins (239)242-3489, (239) 242-3490.

Swamp Rats Baseball Tryout – Estero High School, 6 p.m. Mondays & Thursdays; South Florida travel team for 9-year-olds looking for players to try out for upcoming season; call for times and dates. Info: Keith Goodwin 222-4602.

Dec. 22-24; 29-30 & Jan. 2

Winter Junior Tennis Camp – Mid-Cape Racquet & Health Club; open to junior players ages 7-16; meets 9 a.m.-noon; bring own racquet, drinks & snacks; cost $30 per day (3-day minimum), $150 all six days. Info: Fran Coryell, Jack Dunmead 573-3210.

Dec. 27; Jan. 3, 6, 8, 10

North National Little League Baseball FREE Sign-Ups – North Fort Myers Community Park; Chevy Youth Baseball Award from Roger Dean Chevrolet makes it possible for never-registered players at North National Little League to play for FREE in spring season (a $75 value); all levels, boys & girls age 5-12, birth certificate & proof of residence required; sign up 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Dec. 27 or Jan. 3, or 6:30-8 p.m. on Jan. 6 or 8, or 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Jan. 10. Info: Todd Sheridan 995-7011.

Dec. 29-31

John Cedarburg’s Pro’s Select Baseball Camps – Sam Fleishman Park, Ft. Myers; youth camp for ages 6-12, 8:30 a.m.-noon & high school camp for ages 13-18, 1:30-3:30 p.m.; cost $125 for either camp with local pro players and guest instructors. Info: John Cedarburg (239) 826-0039.

Jan. 2-4, 9-11, 16-18 & 23-25

Cape Coral American Little League Baseball Spring Registration – Koza-Saladino Park, 301 SW 31st Terrace; open to boys & girls ages 4-12, birth certificate & 3 proofs of residency required; fee $70 per player ($5 multiplayer discount) plus $20 concession fee; fee for 4-year-olds is $50; register 6:30-8 p.m. on Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23, also 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24, also 1-4 p.m. on Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25. Info: (239) 772-3631; Web: www.ccalittleleague.com

Tuesday, Jan. 6

Breast Cancer Awareness Soccer Game – Ida Baker High School, 6:30 p.m.; Baker girls’ soccer team vs. Lehigh; gate proceeds benefit the Cancer Foundation. Info: 458-6690.

Saturday, Jan. 10

Rebound Youth Organization (RYO) Basketball Tryouts – Players invited to try out for boys’ & girls’ 14-under Hawks competitive basketball teams; call for times & location. Info: Tyla Vaccaro (239) 220-1889, Russel De Verteuil (239) 247-2086; Web: reboundyouth.com

High Hoops Basketball Tryouts – Additional 8th graders invited to try out for boys’ & girls’ competitive travel basketball program; call for dates, times & location. Info: Gary Donabed (239) 826-1580

April 6-10

Cape Coral Football Camp Non-Contact – Storms Complex, Chiquita Boulevard; 5:30-8 p.m. Monday through Friday; camp for ages 7-18; cost $150 (individual), $250 (two siblings); instructors include former NFL players Rick Upchurch, Max Lane, Rubin Carter and Steve Caiazzo. Info: Steve Caiazzo (239) 443-9366.

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.

Walk-On Tennis Clinics for Adults – Mid-Cape Racquet & Health Club; ongoing series at 7 p.m. Mondays or 9 a.m. Wednesdays; cost $10, just show up to play. Info: Jack Dunmead 573-3210.

Walk-On Racquetball & Squash Clinics – Mid-Cape Racquet & Health Club; ongoing series on Mondays 6-7 p.m. (squash) or 7-8 p.m. (racquetball); cost $10, just show up to play. Info: Andy Gutierrez 573-3210.

Guided Canoe Trips – Collier-Seminole State Park, 20200 E. U.S. 41, Naples; trips every Monday, Wednesday & Saturday Dec. 1-March 30 (also Fridays in January & February); 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; for ages 6 and up; $25 per person (our canoe or yours). Info: Lee Belanger (239) 394-3397.

Guided Moonlight Canoe Trips – Collier-Seminole State Park, 20200 E. U.S. 41, Naples; trips Jan. 10, 11, Feb. 8, 9, March 11, 12; 7:30-10 p.m.; for ages 12 and over; $30 per person (our canoe or yours). Info: Lee Belanger (239) 394-3397.

Sunday, Dec. 21

Lee County Archers 3D Archery Shoot – Nalle Grade County Park range, North Fort Myers; sign um 8 a.m., shotgun start 9 a.m.; $10 shooting fee; roving field range of 20 3D target stations plus 14-station NFAA field course. Info: Ben Brown 369-6212.

50-Plus Softball Applications – Deadline for new players (must turn 50 in 2009) all ability levels interested in joining Tuesday & Thursday night league for upcoming 30-game season; cost $65 per player. Info: Ed Hickey (239) 229-4615.

Saturday, Dec. 29

YMCA of Lee County Adult League Registrations – Taking registrations through Dec. 29 at YMCA, 1360 Royal Palm Square Blvd., and online for winter men’s basketball & adult softball leagues; leagues begin Jan. 5; fee is $325 for basketball league, $480 for Monday co-ed or men’s softball and Wednesday co-ed softball, and $625 for Tuesday/Thursday men’s softball. Info: Brian Dodd (239) 275-9622; Web: www.leecountyymca.org; e-mail: briand@leecountyymca.org

Sunday, Jan. 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 369-6212.

Saturday, Jan. 24

Florida Firecats Open Tryout – Estero High School, 21900 River Ranch Road; registration 10 a.m., tryout begins 11 a.m.; fee $75 cash only due at camp, preregistration encouraged; pro-style combine open to all players, all positions; proper attire required, cleats recommended. Info: (239) 390-2287; Web: www.floridafirecats.com

Friday, Feb. 20

Lee Memorial Children’s Hospital/Boston Red Sox Golf Tournament – The Forest Country Club, Fort Myers; largest single-day fundraiser for Lee Memorial’s Children’s Hospital; golf with sports & Red Sox celebrities; Boston Tea Party & sports auction on Feb. 19. Info: (239) 482-8378.

Sunday, Feb. 22

Twins & Pins For Habitat – Gator Lanes, 7050 Crystal Drive, Ft. Myers; 4:30 p.m.; entry $400 three-person team plus Minnesota Twins celebrity bowler; proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity of Lee County. Info: (239) 652-0434, ext. 1243.

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