Youth: Barron Collier girls lacrosse players get postseason honors

Three players from the Barron Collier High School girls lacrosse club received postseason honors at the St. Andrews School from US Lacrosse earlier this month.

Katie Gentle, a senior captain who plays defense was awarded Academic All-American. Gentle will attend Florida State University and play lacrosse for the Seminoles.

Alyssa Emens, a sophomore who received All-District honors, plays attack and was Barron Collier’s leading scorer. Emens also plays goalie for the Barron Collier soccer team.

Kendyl Davidson, a sophomore, received All- District and All- League honors and plays goalie. Davidson faced 300 shots on goal this season and stopped 193 of them for a .643 save percentage.

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A total of 48 individual athletes and six teams from Southwest Florida have registered to compete in the 24 sports at the 27th Annual Sunshine State Games, which conclude Sunday.

More than 6,000 athletes were expected to participate over the four days of competition that started Thursday. Swimming participation is not included in the numbers as registration is compiled by Florida Swimming.

Leading the way for the Southwest Florida is Youth Track & Field with 19 athletes registered to compete at Tropical Park. Many of the 19 entered for competition are members of the DASH Track Club. The top three finishers in each division from this event will advance to the USA Track & Field National Junior Olympic Championships, which are being held July 25-30 in Baltimore, Md.

Also among the Southwest Florida teams is the Estero Hawks Baseball 12-and-under team, coached by Mark Marsala. The Hawks won the 11-and-under gold medal last year and were presented with their trophy at a Fort Myers Miracle game last summer.

The Alpha & Omega Ultimate team will be playing in the inaugural year of Ultimate competition at the Games along with 11 other teams. Schedules for team sports are available at www.flasports.com.

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The Naples Football League, Collier County’s only full-contact, non-traveling, youth football program, is holding an open sign-up for ages 8 through eighth grade.

The sign-up will be held Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Golden Gate Community Center located at 4701 Golden Gate Parkway.

A copy of the birth certificate and a registration fee of $120 are required.

For more information go to www.home.earthlink.net/ naplesnfl or call 239-348-8744.

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The second annual City of Naples Father & Son 3-Point Shootout will be held Saturday at Gulfview Middle School. The event will start at 10 a.m. and will cost $10 per team. Trophies and prizes are included.

There also will be registration available for the youth competitive summer basketball league.

For more information call Scott at 239-213-3030.

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Stetson University’s Derek Waugh will be holding a boys basketball camp throughout this month. Shooting and positions camps have already been held. Remaining camps include: Individual camp (June 23-28, 26-30) and the High School team camp (June 24-25).

For more information contact Sebastian Singletary at 386-822-8101 or ssingle@stetson.edu. Additional information can also be found at www.stetson.edu/hoopscamp.

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The Golden Gate High School football team will be hosting a golf tournament June 24 at the Golden Gate Country Club.

For more information contact Golden Gate football coach Dave Tanner at 239-566-1068 or jerry@beefobradys.com.

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Lely High School boys basketball coach Don Stewart will hold a basketball camp for two separate sessions at St. John Neumann High School. The first will be held June 26-30 from 9 a.m. to noon and the second session will be held July 3-7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

There will be no camp held on the Fourth of July. The camp is for kids age 7-14 and the cost is $80.00, or $150 for both weeks.

For more information call Lely athletics at 239-353-0404 or Don Stewart at 239-417-3662.

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(Bristol, Va.) Mountain High Running Camp announces the last opportunity for high school cross country runners to sign up for one of the two-week sessions in July. The camp features instruction by world class Kenyan and American runners and coaches and will be held July 10-15 and July 17-22 in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Bristol, Va.

This year’s class includes Fernando Cabada, who broke the American record for the 25k this spring; elite Kenyans David Cheromei and Solomon Kandie; elite American Fasssil Bizuneh and elite Slovak Petra Staskova among others.

The camp, which has had several high school cross country runners from Collier County attend in the past, is open to middle and high school runners of all abilities.

For more information and for an application go to www.mountainhighrunning.c om or call camp director Scott Simmons at 276-466-7174.

The Naples Football League, Collier County’s only full-contact, non-traveling, youth football program, is holding an open sign-up for ages 8 through eighth grade. The sign-up will be held Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Golden Gate Community Center located at 4701 Golden Gate Parkway. A copy of the birth certificate and a registration fee of $120 are required. For more information go to www.home.earthlink.net/ naplesnfl or call 239-348-8744.

The Second Annual City of Naples Father & Son 3-Point Shootout will be held Saturday at Gulfview Middle School. The event will start at 10 a.m. and will cost $10 per team. Trophies and prizes are included. There also will be registration available for the youth competitive summer basketball league. For more information call Scott at 239-213-3030.

The Naples Gators are still conducting on-line sign-ups for tackle and cheer for ages 6-14 and flag for ages 5-7 and 8-10. Practice begins July 10 for all tackle kids and mid-August for flag. Travel will be minimal for tackle this year. Sign up by going to www.naplesgators.com or call 537-5334 for more information. Cost is $160 for tackle and $90 for flag.

Stetson University’s Derek Waugh will be holding a boys basketball camp throughout this month. Shooting and positions camps have already been held. Remaining camps include: Individual camp (June 23-28, 26-30) and the High School team camp (June 24-25). For more information contact Sebastian Singletary at 386-822-8101 or ssingle@stetson.edu. Additional information can also be found at www.stetson.edu/hoopscamp.

The Golden Gate High School football team will be hosting a golf tournament June 24 at the Golden Gate Country Club. For more information contact Golden Gate football coach Dave Tanner at 239-566-1068 or jerry@beefobradys.com.

Lely High School Boys Basketball Coach Don Stewart will hold a basketball camp for two separate sessions at St. John Neumann High School. The first will be held June 26-30 from 9 a.m. to noon and the second session will be held July 3-7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be no camp held on the Fourth of July. The camp is for kids age 7-14 and the cost is $80.00, or $150 for both weeks. For more information call Lely athletics at 239-353-0404 or Don Stewart at 239-417-3662.

Toni Weston’s 2006 “Net Results” Volleyball Camp is being held next month at the Community School of Naples, located at 3251 Pine Ridge Road in Naples. Session 1, for kids in grades 6 through 9, is July 17-21 from 9 a.m. to noon, and Session 2, for kids in Grades 3 through 5, is on the same dates from 2 to 5 p.m. Cost of the camp is $125 per camper and a non-refundable deposit of $50 is needed to reserve space in the camp. For more information call (239) 455-6859.

(Bristol, Va.) Mountain High Running Camp announces the last opportunity for high school cross country runners to sign up for one of the two-week sessions in July. The camp features instruction by world class Kenyan and American runners and coaches and will be held July 10-15 and July 17-22 in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Bristol, Va. This year’s class includes Fernando Cabada, who broke the American record for the 25k this spring; elite Kenyans David Cheromei and Solomon Kandie; elite American Fasssil Bizuneh and elite Slovak Petra Staskova among others. The camp, which has had several high school cross country runners from Collier County attend in the past, is open to middle and high school runners of all abilities. For more information and for an application go to www.mountainhighrunning.com or call camp director Scott Simmons at 276-466-7174.

The Optimist Club of Naples will be starting its ninth season of middle-school volleyball in August. The Optimist Volleyball League is offered to students enrolled in Collier County middle schools. League practice will begin the week of Sept. 4. Games will be played on Sundays at Barron Collier High School, beginning Sept. 17 through Oct. 29. Registration is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 19 at Barron Collier High School from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, visit www.naplesoptimistclub.com.

The Optimist Club of Naples will be starting its 34th season of middle-school basketball in November. The Optimist Basketball League is offered to students enrolled in Collier County middle schools. League practice will begin the week of Nov. 6. Games will be played on Saturdays and Sundays at Golden Gate High School, beginning Dec. 2 through Feb. 11. Registration is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 14 at Vineyards Community Park, next to the concession stand, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For further information, visit www.naplesoptimistclub.com.

The Naples Youth Soccer Club is seeking experienced youth soccer coaches to join the area’s premier soccer club. The Naples Youth Soccer Club is a community-based, competitive youth soccer organization, which provides a rigorous training environment to develop players’ skills and knowledge of the game and provides opportunities to compete at the highest level. The Naples Sharks field boys and girls teams from ages 8 to 18. League play is in Southwest Florida or South Florida, depending on the age and level of the team. For more information about the club or how to submit an application, contact Jim Snyder at 455-8279 or jimsnyder_naples@yahoo.com

The Naples Titans our looking for coaches for football and cheerleading for their upcoming flag football and tackle seasons. Anyone interested can call Dave Flick at 297-2668 or Dave Ripicky at 571-6474 or go to the Web site at www.naplestitans.com and e-mail Deron deFreese.

The Fort Myers Miracle baseball team will hold its annual three-day youth baseball camps at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers. Kids ages 6-12 will learn to run like Miracle players Alexi Casilla, hit like Garrett Guzman and pitch like Kevin Slowey. This year there will be two camps at Hammond Stadium. From 20-22 kids ages 6-8 will participate each day from 9 a.m. until noon and kids ages 9-12 will participate from July 19-21 from 9 a.m. until noon each day. Limited spots are available. For $100, each child will receive breakfast, juice and lunch. Kids will all be given T-shirts, a baseball cap, graduation certification, a ticket to each Miracle game on the corresponding camp days and professional teaching from Miracle players and coaches. Each camp is limited to 90 kids. To register, call Justin Stecz at the Miracle office at 768-4210 or visit the Web site at www.miraclebaseball.com.

Southwest Florida Aquatics has all forms of aquatics from swim lessons to swim teams. We have age group swim team through elite through Masters, which includes ages 5 to 125. We have plans for club water polo, which will be for youth through adults. We also will have high school development swim teams for those that want to only swim on a part time basis. Summer League swim teams will also be developing. An under-14 age group triathlon is in the planning stages for June in conjunction with the Naples Fitness Challenge. Swim team practices are from 6 to 8 a.m., noon to 2 p.m., and 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. SWFA also provides swim lessons at community pools and private lessons on demand. Contact Chuck Slaght for more information at cslaght@swfla.rr.com or call 239-398-4884.

Naples Bears Wrestling Club meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Palmetto Ridge High School cafeteria. The club is open to all boys and girls ages 5-18 and registration is taken at any practice. The club is looking for sponsors and coaches. For more information call Tom Spiegal at 287-1588.

Naples Cougar Wrestling Club meets every Monday and Thursday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Baron Collier High School cafeteria. The club is open to all boys and girls ages 5-18 and registration is taken at any practice. The club is looking for sponsors and coaches. For more information call Jeff Mustari at 348-9740.

Naples Stingray Wrestling Club meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Golden Gate Middle School. The club is open to all boys and girls ages 5-18 and registration is taken at any practice. The club is looking for sponsors and coaches. For more information call Matt Naufel at 352-7259.

Ten Star All-Star Basketball Camps are now accepting applications for their invitation-only camps for boys and girls between the ages of 10 and 19. Past participants include: Michael Jordan, Tim Duncan, Vince Carter, Jerry Stackhouse, Grant Hill and Antawn Jamison. Players from all 50 United States and 18 foreign countries attended the 2005 camp. College basketball scholarships are possible for players selected to the All-American team. Florida’s camp will be held July 30- Aug. 3 at Webber University in Babson Park. For more information and a free brochure call (704) 373-0873.

FGCU Summer Camps: When considering sports camps for children this summer, consider the numerous camps offered at Florida Gulf Coast University. FGCU camps are run by the very qualified coaches and players who have made FGCU athletics nationally recognized. You can obtain camp information and registration forms for baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, and volleyball by visiting the FGCU camps Web site at www.fgcu.edu/athletics/sportscamps/index.asp. For more information call the FGCU Athletic Department for more camp information at (239) 590-7012

Baseball Player Development School offers 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.

Florida Lady Shockers is an elite 16-and-under girls basketball team representing various counties throughout the state of Florida. Membership is by invitation and the team is coached by Gus Navarro and his assistants. For more information contact Gus Navarro at either (239) 352-1088 or (239) 465-9257.

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 and Wednesday evenings from 4-5 p.m., for beginners and advanced ages 6-11; Phone 213-3020.

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.

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 for ages three months and up; Phone: 352-1730.

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

Fort Myers Skatium is holding 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 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.

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 and older; Phone 213-3030.

City of Naples USA Track & Field Youth Program trains at Fleischmann Park on Tuesdays and Thursdays under the instruction of Rob Leatherbury. This program is for boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 14 and trains for meets taking place in Southwest Florida. The cost is $40. For more information call 213-3013.

City of Naples Youth Golf Clinics PGA Pro Ty Anderson holds these clinics at Fleischmann Park on Thursdays for boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 12. This class is designed for beginners and intermediates and teaches the basics of chipping, putting and stroke production. Cost is $52 for city residents and $58 for non-residents. For more information call 213-3013.

City of Naples Tony Kamen Youth Tennis Clinics are taught at Naples High on Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m., for four-week sessions. Tony Kamen, Naples High boys coach, will teach beginners and intermediates fitness, conditioning drills and match play. Cost is $80 for city residents and $90 for non-city residents. For more information call 213-3013.

Niseido Jiu Jitsu Classes sponsored by the City of Naples and taught by instructors of the Southwest Academy for Martial Arts at Fleischmann Park. Classes are Mondays, Wednesdays from 5:15-6:15 p.m., and Saturdays from 9-10:30 a.m., for children between the ages of 6 and 11. Instructors will teach karate, judo and Jiu Jitsu techniques. Cost is $56 for city residents per month and $68 for non-residents per month. For more information call 450-5734.

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 from 9-10.; Cost: $10 ($1 off each sibling); Pre-registered mothers groups of 10 or more, $7.50 per child.; Phone 598-3700.

Naples Progressive Gymnastics offers cheer tumble times on Monday and Wednesday from 6-7 p.m. and/or 7-8 p.m. Cost: $7.50 for 1 hour or $14 for 2 hours; Phone 598-3700.

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

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.

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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 239-263-4816 or e- mail jadixon@naplesnews.com or sports@naplesnews.com, but e- mail is preferred by no later than 4:30 p.m. on Thursdays.