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.

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.

August-September

Lee County YMCA Youth Class Registrations – Monthly classes beginning first week of month, lasting four weeks; registering for karate, gymnastics & tumbling tots programs; cost $15 for family memberships, $20 youth memberships ($7 tumbling tots), $45 non-YMCA members ($35 tumbling tots). Info: Scott Wills (239) 275-9622; web: www.leecountyymca.org

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

Cape Coral Junior/Senior Fall Baseball Registration – Cape Coral Parks & Recreation athletic office, City Hall, 1015 Cultural Park Blvd.; 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. weekdays; registering players ages 13-16 (as of May 1, 2010); fee $70 per player; coaches needed. Info: Ryan Robbins 242-3489.

Friday, Aug. 7

Fencing Classes For Beginners – Southwest Florida Fencing Academy, 4210 Fowler St., Fort Myers; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; new classes starting for beginners age 8 and up, also ongoing program provides classes for intermediate & advanced level fencers as well as beginners; limited class space, preregistration required. Info: (239) 939-1338; Web: www.swfloridafencing.org

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

Aug. 17-20

Cape Coral Basketball Academy – Cape Coral High School, 6-8 p.m. each day; three-point shooting instruction from guest and current college players, drills, techniques; registering boys & girls grades 6-12; fee $65 per player ($100 campers in same family). Info: Mark Rinehart (239) 223-4296; e-mail: mrk_rinehart@yahoo.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.

Saturday, Sept. 5

Lee County YMCA Fall Sports Registrations – Registering youth Aug. 5-Sept. 5 for fall leagues; youth cheerleading (ages 6-12); youth soccer & flag football leagues (ages 3-14); junior basketball league (ages 4-9); free for family memberships, $45 for youth memberships, $80 non-YMCA members, practices all leagues begin Sept. 14. Info: Scott Wills (239) 275-9622; web: www.leecountyymca.org

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.

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. 22

Lee County YMCA Adult Sports Registrations – Registering for adult co-ed volleyball, coed and men’s softball & men’s basketball leagues starting Sept. 7, 10 or 14; entry fee $180 per volleyball team ($37 per player), $325 per basketball team. Info: Scott Wills (239) 275-9622; web: www.leecountyymca.org

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

Sunday, Aug. 30

Sunday Morning Softball League Registration – Shady Oaks Park, Fort Myers; accepting teams for adult slowpitch league, ASA rules, beginning play Aug. 30 for upper and middle divisions; entry fee $490 per team. Info: Tony Schall (239) 691-4817.

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

Friday, Sept. 4

Mariner High School 20-year reunion ceremony remembering the late Tony McKenna – Pregame ceremony will be held at Tony McKenna Field prior to varsity football game against Cape Coral; Players, cheerleaders and coaches from the 1989 football team are asked to contact athletic director Vito Mennona. Info: (239) 772-2907 or (239) 980-1712. Email: vitoam@leeschools.net.

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