South Lee sports briefs: June 14, 2006

Space open at camp

The Bonita Springs Recreation Center is offering a youth basketball camp with start dates of June 17, June 24, July 8 and July 15. Sessions run from 10 a.m. to noon. Cost is $50. For more information call 992-2556.

Former NBA player to host clinic at YMCA

Former NBA guard Wali Jones will host a free basketball clinic at the Bonita Springs YMCA on Aug. 5 from 3-5 p.m. Jones works for Tournament of Champions, Inc. For more information call 813-340-7657.

Velocity Sports to hold open house

Velocity Sports Performance and founder Loren Seagrave will hold an open house on Thursday, June 22 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 11986 Collier Blvd., Suite 12, Naples. RSVP by June 19 to 649-3278.

Fitness program at Wa-Ke Hatchee

Boys and girls ages 11-13 are invited to participate in a wellness and fitness program at Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center, 16760 Bass Road in Fort Myers.

The three-day, nine-hour program will assist youths in developing a healthy lifestyle plan that will cover the impact of positive and negative peer pressure, low/high self esteem, the seven healthy lifestyle factors, the decision-making process and how to identify healthy lifetime activities through recreation and fitness.

All activities will be age appropriate. Sessions are July 11, 18 and 25 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Lexington Middle School complex off Summerlin Road. Cost is $10. To register, call 432-2154.

Benefit golf tournament at Heritage Palms

The 2nd annual Mick Bernard Legacy of Faith Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, June 17 at Heritage Palms Golf and Country Club in Fort Myers. The tournament will benefit an education fund for the children of former Lee County Port Authority police sergeant Mick Bernard, who was killed in a car accident in April 2005. The event includes an 8 a.m. shotgun start for the four-player scramble tournament, lunch and a silent auction. Cost is $75 per person or $300 per foursome. To register or for more information about donations, visit www.MickBernard.com or call Treesh at 560-2247.

Gulf Coast League starts June 20

The Gulf Coast League will begin June 20 when Minnesota Twins rookies host Cincinnati Reds rookies at the Lee County Sports Complex in South Fort Myers at noon.

The Red Sox's home opener will be June 21 against the Pirates at the Red Sox Player Development Complex on Edison Avenue in Fort Myers.

The remainder of the Twins home schedule is: Pirates (June 23, 29, July 7, 13, 21, 27, Aug. 4, 10, 17), Red Sox (June 24, July 3, 8, 17, 22, 31, Aug. 5, 12, 19), Reds (June 27, July 5, 12, 18, 25, 26, 8, 16).

The remainder of the Red Sox home schedule is: Reds (June 23, 29, July 7, 14, 21, 27, 28, Aug. 10, Aug. 17), Twins (June 26, Aug. 1, 10, 15, 24, 29, Aug. 7, 14, 21), Pirates (June 28, July 4, 12, 18, 26, Aug. 1, 9, 15).

All GCL games start at noon.

Mustangs to hold registration

Estero Mustangs Youth Football and Cheerleading will hold registration for the fall 2006 season on June 17, July 1, July 15, July 22, and July 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mustang Field on Williams Road in Estero.

The program is open to boys and girls ages 5-15 (as of Aug. 1, 2006). Cost is $135 for football and $160 for cheer. A current picture copy of original birth certificate, proof of residence (utility bill, etc.), copy of 2005-06 fourth quarter report card and physical dated 2006 are required.

The season starts Aug. 1. Volunteer coaches are needed. For more information contact Paul (football) 949-0093 or crz4fbch@earthlink.netor Emily (cheer) 949-7226 or EMCD1040@aol.com.

Summer camps at FGCU

The Florida Gulf Coast University Athletic Department is offering day and overnight camps in volleyball, men's and women's basketball, baseball and cheerleading. All camps take place on the FGCU campus. Overnight campers will be housed in on-campus, air-conditioned student housing with constant supervision. The FGCU summer camps are designed to introduce basic game strategy, teach the fundamentals of sports, and enhance skills that each participant will be able to use to reach his or her potential. For more information visit www.fgcu.edu/athletics.

Baseball camp slated at EHS

Team Turco Baseball Camp for ages 6-17 will be held at Estero High School July 10-14 and July 17-21. Sessions will run from 8:30 a.m. until noon. Cost is $125 per week, or $230 for both weeks. To register, call Estero High baseball coach Frank Turco at 826-7088.

Benefit golf

The Healthy Start Annual Golf Classic will be held June 24 at West Bay Club in Estero. The four-man scramble will include breakfast, lunch and awards. To register, call 425-6920.