Youth Calendar: Nov. 30, 2003

Naples Wolfpack Wrestling Club Freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling practices Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. for boys and girls 5 and older at Lely High School and Corkscrew Middle School; Phone 353-3414.

Team USA/Youth is seeking volunteer scouts to evaluate local youth soccer players for selection onto regional teams competing in Europe next summer; For more information, visit Web site www.teamusayouth.org or e-mail info@teamusayouth.org.

Jiu Jitsu Classes Monday Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings for beginners and advanced ages 7-12; Phone 213-3020.

Naples Community Summer Youth Sailing Programs Learn to sail programs; High school programs; Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Cost: $225. Swim test required; Phone 403-7193.

Sanctuary Skate Park Open seven days a week; Monday-Thursday 4-7 p.m.; Friday 4-10 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Wednesday public skating $3 from 4-7 p.m.; Phone 793-6800.

Edge Skate Park at Fleischmann Park; For beginners and advanced skateboarders and in-line skaters; Cost: $10 per year; Hours: Monday-Friday 4-9 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday noon-6 p.m.; Phone 213-3027.

Top Gun of Naples All-Star Cheerleading For boys/girls grades K-12; openings available for competitive and non-competitive teams; All skill levels welcome; Phone 263-9596.

Introduction to Boxing Co-ed class will teach the basic mechanics of boxing, including footwork, offensive and defensive techniques, punching, physical conditioning and other boxing skills; Gulfview Middle School; Phone 213-3013.

SWIM Florida Youth Team at Marco Island YMCA; Ages 6 to college; Fitness, fun and excellence; Cost $8 practice session; Local, state-wide meets; Phone: 394-3144 ext. 206.

Essential Swim Lessons Ages 3-months up; Phone: 352-1730.

Explosive Speed Training Mondays and Wednesdays from 5-6:15 p.m. at Stevens Arena; Improved athletic speed, quickness and jumping ability; Phone: 298-0150.

Fort Myers Skatium Will hold learn to skate mini-series on Thursdays; for beginners age 6-up; Thursdays 6:15-7:15 p.m.; phone 941-461-3145 ext. 21.

Marco Island Youth Soccer League New league forming; volunteer coaches and referees needed; year-round league, clinics; Phone 389-1835.

Marco Island YMCA Is offering youth programs in the following sports and activities: t-ball, volleyball, tap and ballet, karate and creative movements; For specific age requirements and times, phone 394-3144; Ext. 225.

Marco Island YMCA Teen Flag Football Boys and girls grades 6-8; Co-ed league; Cost: $50 non-members, $25 members; Games will be played on Saturday afternoons at Winterberry Park starting Nov. 5; Phone 394-3144 ext. 225.

Greater Naples YMCA Water Polo Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon; YMCA Norris Aquatic Center; For kids 8-adult; Cost: $20/month; Open to non-YMCA members; Phone 591-8500.

City of Naples and NCH Healthcare Midnight Basketball Saturdays from 9 p.m. to midnight at Gulfview Middle School Gym; For kids and adults ages 13-older; Phone 213-3030.

Estero Storm Competitive Soccer Club Has openings on under-12 girls, under-14 girls and under-11 boys teams; Phone 267-7473, 267-9394 or 561-2504.

Ralleyball For kids 6-14; Program designed for beginner and intermediate tennis players; Teams divided by age and skill levels; No experience necessary; Phone 248-0894.

Naples Progressive Gymnastics Is offering open gym for kids 6 and older on Friday evenings from 6:30-8; No registration necessary; Cost: $10; Phone 598-3700.

Naples Progressive Gymnastics Is offering family open gyms Wednesday mornings from 9:30-10:30 and Saturday mornings form 9-10.; Cost: $10 ($1 off each sibling); Pre-registered mothers groups of 10 or more, $7.50 per child.; Phone 598-3700.

Naples Mustangs 11-under/10-under AAU Traveling Baseball Team Are looking for players for both teams for the upcoming season. Birthday cut-off date is August 1, 2004. Phone 825-1645 or 353-6980 for more information.

Juan Romero Winter Baseball Camps Will begin again at Fleischmann Park in Naples starting with a hitting camp Dec. 22-24 and continuing Dec. 29-31 with defensive positions camp - pitcher, catcher, infield/outfield. The camps are open to kids between the ages of 6 and 16 at a cost of $130 per camp, if paid in advance (add $20 the first day of session). Special guest speaker/coach Cookie Rojas, the 2003 voice of the world champion Florida Marlins, third-base coach of the 2000 New York Mets that reached the World Series and a five-time All-Star second baseman, highlights an impressive list of guest instructors. Among those participating are Chicago Cubs coach Gene Clines, San Francisco Giants coach and Naples High grad Carlos Alfonso and Texas Rangers Double-A player and Naples High grad Jeff Smith. For more information call (239) 732-9664.

Baseball Player Development School Professional personal instruction on hitting, fielding, throwing and speed training; Instructed by Cleveland Indians scout Rick Saggese; Open to kids 6-18; Phone 777-4435.

Gulf Coast Pelicans 10-and-under AAU Baseball Are looking for players for the upcoming spring 2004 season. Tryoyts are set for Saturday, Dec. 6. For more information call 225-7500.

Golden Gate American Little League will be holding spring registration for players ages 5-16 at Max Hasse Park, Louise Hasse Center on the following dates: Dec. 15 (6-8 p.m.); Dec. 17 (6-8 p.m.); Dec. 20 (9:30 a.m.-noon); Dec. 30 (6-8 p.m.); Jan. 3 (9:30 a.m.-noon) and Jan. 6 (6-8 p.m.) For more information call Cindy Mariconda, league president, at 348-1609.

Golden Gate American Little League Clinic and Tryout Dates for the spring season will be held at Max Hasse Park as follows: Clinic Dates (pre-tryout): Jan. 7 at 6:30 p.m. (8 and 9-year-olds); Jan. 9 at 6:30 p.m. (11 and 12s). Tryout Dates: Jan. 12 at 6:30 p.m. (8 and 9s); Jan. 13 at 6:30 p.m. (10s), Jan. 14 at 6:30 p.m. (11s) and Jan. 15 at 6:30 p.m. (12s). All players who wish to play on a Major or Minor A team must attend the tryout for their respective age group. For more information call Cindy Mariconda, league president, at 348-1609.

Southwest Florida Eagles Baseball Camp hosted by the Eagles and the Minnesota Twins will be held Dec. 20-22 at the Lee County Sports Complex. The basic camp costs $100 for ages 6-12 and will run from 9 a.m. to noon daily. The advanced camp costs $150 and goes from 1-5:30 p.m. For more information call Chrissy at (239) 337-2555.

Perfect Game Softball will be hosting an Identification Camp at the Lee County Sports Complex on Dec. 13. This one-day event is for softball players between the ages of 13 and 18 interested in showcasing their skills in front of Perfect Game scouts. Results of the assessment will be placed on our official Web site as well as sent out to college coaches nationwide. To sign up for the event or for more information call Perfect Game Softball at 319-262-2923.

Naples Girls Little League will hold its monthly board meeting Dec. 14 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Naples High softball field and is open to the public.

Stoneybrook Sharks AAU 10-and-under traveling baseball team will be holding tryouts Dec. 7 at 5 p.m., Dec. 10 at 6 p.m., Jan. 4 at 4 p.m. and Jan. 6 at 6 p.m. for upcoming season. All tryouts will be held at the Stoneybrook baseball field. For more information call (239) 390-4104.

Naples Storm 14-under traveling baseball team will be holding tryouts for upcoming season; Phone 285-5451.

Collier County Parks & Recreation Youth Basketball League registration begins this month and play begins Jan. 14. A training division will meet once a week every Wednesday from 6:30-8 p.m. Emphasis will be on basic skills, offensive, defensive play and game techniques. J.V. and Varsity divisions will meet for practice and play two games each week. Registration fee is $30 per participant. For more information call 353-0404 and ask for Ed Torroni.

Marco Island YMCA Youth Fitness Program For girls 9-14; 4:30-5:30 p.m.; Cost: $40 members/$50 non-members; Phone 394-3144 ext. 225.

A&J Gymnastics Open Gym for Tots Wednesdays at 11 a.m. and Fridays at 10 a.m.; walkers-pre kindergarten; Cost: $5; Phone 352-7555.

A&J Gymnastics Open Tumble and Cheer Class Tuesdays 7:15-8:30 p.m.; Basic to advanced tumbling skills; Cost: $10; Phone 352-7555.

Beginners Taekwondo classes ages 8-under, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-6 p.m.; Intermediate classes also available; Phone 591-3001.

Naples Sharks Naples Youth Soccer Club U9 boys team (turning 9 years old on August 1, 2003 or later) has a few openings for motivated, competitive players. Club info at www.naplessoccer.com or call 592-9512.

Rowing Association of Naples Meets Saturdays, 9 a.m.-noon at Rowing Center, Pulling Park, Central Avenue extension, on the Gordon River, Naples; Members, former rowers and novices welcome; coaching available; phone 248-1035.

FGCU Holiday Baseball Camp Will be held on the FGCU campus in Estero from Dec. 29-30. Session #1 runs from 9 a.m.-noon on Monday and Tuesday and is restricted to campers between the ages of 5 and 12. Session #2 runs from 1-5 p.m., and is geared towards older campers between the ages of 13 and 18. Multi-child discounts are available for those families registering more than once camper at a discount of $20 for each additional family member. For more information contact Coach Francis at 590-7059 and log onto www.fgcu.edu/athletics/baseball to print out a registration form.

FGCU Winter Fast-Pitch Softball Camps Will be held on the FGCU campus in Estero from Dec. 22-30. Session #1 (Advanced Pitching and Catching) runs Dec. 22-23 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for ages 13-18. Session #2 (Advanced Hitting) runs Dec. 22-23 from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for ages 13-18. Session #3 (All-Skills Camp) runs Dec. 29-30 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for ages 7-12. Sessions 1 and 2 each cost $80, Session 3 costs $60 and Sessions 1 and 2 combined (lunch included) costs $150. There is a $10 member familt discount. For more information contact Coach Deiros at 590-7052 or by e-mail at DDeiros@fgcu.edu.

Absolute Athlete Holiday Baseball Camp Put on by Collier County Parks & Recreation. December 29-31- January 2nd (No camp News Year's Day). 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at Veterans Park. For kids ages 6-14. Price is $75.00 & instructors will be Rick Saggese of the Cleveland Indians organization along with local high school baseball standouts. Visit www.absoluteathlete.com for a registration form or call 353-0404.

To have your youth activity listed in the calendar, mail it to Naples Daily News, Kids Calendar, 1075 Central Ave., Naples, Fla., 34102. You can also fax the information to 941-263-4816 or e-mail sports@naplesnews.com.