Area calendar

Baseball

• Capahas camp: The Plaza Tire Capahas will hold their annual baseball camp Monday and Tuesday at Capaha Field. The camp will be from 8 a.m. to noon Monday and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, with lunch served at noon Tuesday. The camp, which will be broken into age brackets and skill levels, is for boys and girls ages 7 through 17. Areas that will be covered include hitting, fielding, pitching, catching, base running, rules, signs, stretching, nutrition and sportsmanship. Instructors will include Capahas manager Jess Bolen and his players, area high school coaches, Southeast Missouri State coaches and trainers from Southeast Missouri Hospital and HealthPoint Fitness. Cost: $65 per person, which includes a Capahas logo T-shirt. Info: 335-6644.

Basketball

• Southeast Missouri State boys camps: The Southeast Missouri State men's basketball program will host four camps. They will be conducted by Southeast coach Scott Edgar, his assistants, current and former Redhawks players and guest coaches. A skills camp for grades 1 through 12 will be June 23 through 25. Cost is $120, with lunch provided daily. A team camp for seventh-, eighth- and ninth-grade teams will be June 27 through 29. Cost: $195, with dorm and meals included. There is a team rate (12 players maximum) of $600, with teams providing their own room and board. A team camp for high school varsity and junior varsity teams will be July 27 through 29. Cost: $195, with dorm and meals included. There is a team rate (12 players maximum) of $600, with teams providing their own room and board. A day camp for grades 1 through 8 will be Aug. 4 through 6. Cost is $75. Info: 651-2564 or 651-2113.
• Southeast Missouri State girls camps: The Southeast Missouri State women's basketball program will host camps conducted by Southeast coach John Ishee, his assistants, Redhawks players, and other coaches and players from the region. A team camp for high school varsity, high school junior varsity, junior high school and club teams will be June 13 and 14. Cost: $175, with dorm and meals included. There is a team rate of $300 (12 players maximum), with teams providing their own room and board. An elite camp for grades 8 through 12 will be June 20 through 22. Cost: $110, or $145 with lunch and dinner, or $200 with all meals and dorm. Info: 986-6168 or 651-2113.
• Skills camps: Jackson will hold skills camps for players between the ages 5 and 14. The first camp, which focuses on developing skills in dribbling, passing and shooting, will take place June 24 to June 27. It will run from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for ages 5 to 7, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. for ages 8 to 10 and from 1 to 3 p.m. for ages 11 to 14. The second skills camp will run from July 28 to July 31. It will run from 8:30 to 10 a.m. for ages 5 to 7, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for ages 8 to 10 and from 1 to 3 p.m. for ages 11 to 14. Cost: $50 for each camp if player is preregistered, and $55 at the door for each camp. Info: Darrin Scott, 979-1454.
• Central camps: Central will host camps for boys entering grades kindergarten through 8. The camps will focus on basic fundamentals and be run by varsity boys coach Drew Church and his assistant coaches. For the Tuesday to June 12 camp, grades kindergarten through 4 will go from 8 to 10 a.m., grades 5 and 6 will go from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and grades 7 and 8 will go from 2 to 4:30 p.m. For the July 8 to 10 camp, grades kindergarten through 4 will go from 8 to 10 a.m., grades 5 and 6 will go from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and grades 7 and 8 will go from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Cost: $35 for grades kindergarten through 4 for each camp; $45 for grades 5 through 8 for each camp, which includes a T-shirt. Info: Drew Church, 335-8228.
• Central girls camp: Central will host a camp for girls entering grades 7 to 12 at the high school from June 16 to 19. It will run from 9 a.m. to noon. Coach Sherri Shirrell will lead the camp. Cost: $35, which includes a T-shirt. Info or to register: Sherri Shirrell, 335-8467 or 335-8228.
• Coach Stewart in Southeast Missouri: Former University of Missouri men's basketball coach Norm Stewart will be the guest speaker at the Mizzou Alumni Association's chapter summer party Friday at Ray's in Kelso. The party begins at 6 p.m., and attendees are responsible for their own food and beverages. Info: Dale Gerecke, daleg@bradshawsteele.com or Ashley Moore, 800-362-6822.
• Saxony Lutheran camps: Saxony Lutheran will host an instructional camp for girls entering grades 4 through 8 from June 16 to 19. It will run from 1 to 3 p.m. A post/guard position camp for girls entering grades 5 through 8 will be held June 30 to July 3 from 1 to 3 p.m. A shooting/offensive fundamental camp for girls entering grades 5 through 8 will be held July 21 to 24 from 1 to 3 p.m. Cost: $30 for each camp, which includes a T-shirt and basketball. Info or to register: Gary Poyner, 204-7555 or 332-8588.

Cheerleading

• Cheerleading camp: The Cove Recreational Complex will host a camp from June 16 to 19 that concentrates on chants, cheers and hip-hop dance. The camp for ages 6 to 10 will run from 1 to 3 p.m. The camp for ages 11 to 16 will run from 4 to 6 p.m. Info: Training Edge, 332-8699 or Angie, 275-8525.

Fishing

• Catch and release day: The Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department will sponsor the 20th annual youth catch and release fishing day Saturday at the Capaha Park pond. It will run from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Children ages 1 to 15 are invited to bring their own pole and bait to try their luck. Prizes will be given for the biggest and smallest fish, and lunch will be provided. Info: 334-2859 or 335-5421.

Golf

• 18 Fore Life tournament: The inaugural Ben Kruse 18 Fore Life charity golf event will take place June 23 at Dalhousie Golf Club. The four-person scramble will feature a 7:30 a.m. shotgun start and 1:30 p.m. shotgun start. The event benefits local families who are battling cancer. Cost: $500 per team, which includes lunch, drinks and golf. Info: Darrin Scott, coach@indianhoops.com or 2775 Ridgeway Dr., Jackson, Mo. 63755.
• T.E.A.M. tournament: The third annual T.E.A.M. Southeast golf tournament will take place June 23 at Cape Girardeau Country Club. The tournament is the fundraiser for the Southeast Missouri State football team.
• Home Builders tournament: The SEMO Home Builders Association Classic golf tournament is scheduled for June 13 at Bent Creek Golf Club. Registration and lunch will be from noon to 1 p.m., with tee off at 1 p.m. for the four-person scramble. Cost: $85. Info: Greg Nolan, 334-5433.
• Woodland booster club tournament: The Woodland Community Booster Club will hold its annual golf tournament at Bent Creek Golf Course on June 24. It is a four-person scramble. Cost: $75 per person. Info: Tim Abner, 238-5625 or Harley Eddleman, 576-3830.

Running

• Going the Distance 5K: The eighth annual Going the Distance for Victims of Violence 5-kilometer run/walk will take place June 21 at the corner of Broadway and Lorimer Street. It will begin at 7:30 a.m., and registration starts at 6:30 a.m. Info or to register: Lisa, 335-7745.

Skateboarding

• Skateboarding competition: The Cape Girardeau Skate Park Association will host its third biannual skateboarding competition June 22. Sign-up ends at noon and competition begins at 1 p.m. at the skate park in Missouri Park. All ages are invited to compete. Cost: $10 on sign-up days or $15 on day of competition. Info: Nathan Themm, 200-0855.

Soccer

• Kicks camp: Kicks Soccer Shop will host a camp for players between the ages 5 and 12 from June 23 to June 27 at Shawnee Soccer Park. It will run from 8 to 11 a.m. The camp is designed to improve the technical and tactical abilities of players. Cost: $60. Info: Kicks Soccer Shop, West Park Mall in Cape Girardeau.
• Southeast Missouri State camps: The Southeast Missouri State women's soccer program will host camps for players between the ages 6 to 14. They will be conducted by Southeast coach Heather Nelson, assistant coach Paul Nelson as well as current and former Redhawks players. The Perryville camp, held at the Bank of Missouri soccer complex, will run from Wednesday to June 13 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. There will be a camp from June 16 to 18 at Shawnee Park field 12 that runs from 9 to 11:30 a.m. There will be a camp from July 29 to Aug. 1 at Shawnee Park field 12 that runs from 6 to 8:30 p.m. There will be a camp from Aug. 4 to 6 at Shawnee Park field 12 that runs from 9 to 11:30 a.m. There will be a camp from Aug. 6 to 8 at Shawnee Park field 12 that runs from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Cost: $50 per camp. Info: Paul Nelson, 986-6014.
• Super Soccer Camp: The Cove Recreational Complex will host a camp directed by Southeast Missouri State soccer player Alaina Lacopa from Tuesday to June 13. The camp for boys and girls entering grades 3 through 5 will run from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The camp for boys and girls entering grades 6 through 8 will run from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Info: Training Edge, 332-8699 or Scott, 450-7590.
• Club tryouts: The Southeast Missouri Soccer Club will hold tryouts for all teams at Shawnee Park field 12. The U-9 girls will try out July 1 at 5 p.m. and July 8 at 5 p.m. Info: Tim Pleimann, 450-3524. The U-10 girls will try out July 8 at 5 p.m. and July 10 at 5 p.m. Info: Stuart Dohogne, 576-9176. The U-10 boys will try out June 28 at 11 a.m. and June 30 at 6 p.m. Info: Scott Goodin, 270-5270. The U-11 girls will try out June 28 at 11 a.m. and June 29 at 4 p.m. Info: Brent Brune, 450-4902. The U-11 boys will try out June 28 at 10 a.m. and June 29 at 5 p.m. Info: Bruce Robert, 450-9217. The U-12 girls will try out June 28 at 11 a.m. and June 29 at 6 p.m. Info: Jacki Ainsworth, 270-1931. The U-13 boys will try out June 28 at 9 a.m. and July 1 at 5:30 p.m. Info: Herb Wedemeier, 270-1860. The U-13 girls will try out June 28 at 11 a.m., June 29 at 4 p.m. and July 1 at 5:30 p.m. Info: Kevin Priester, 979-0150. The U-14 girls will try out June 28 at 9 a.m., June 30 at 5 p.m. and July 2 at 5 p.m. Info: Justin McMullen, 332-8971. The U-14 boys will try out June 28 at 9 a.m. and June 29 at 6 p.m. Info: Scott Goodin, 270-5270. The U-15/U-16 boys will try out June 30 at 5:30 p.m. and July 7 at 5:30 p.m. Info: Justin McMullen, 332-8971. The U-18/U-19 boys will try out June 30 at 7 p.m. and July 7 at 7 p.m. Info: Tom Viers, 579-0777.

Softball

• Special Olympics benefit: The Southeast Area Special Olympics will host a softball tournament June 21 at the Dexter Sports Complex. There will be a men's upper, men's lower and coed division. The tournament will use ASA rules of play and pitching regulations, ASA or NSA approved bats only and teams will use their own 44 core optic yellow balls. A 1/1 count will be used, no courtesy and home runs will be determined at coin toss. Cost: $100 per team. Info or to register: Karen Surface, 579-6428.

Tennis

• Summer camps: The Cape Area Tennis Association will hold camps for boys and girls between the ages 6 and 14 at the Southeast Missouri State tennis courts. The first session begins June 16. The pre tennis group, for ages 6 to 10, meets from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday and costs $15. The intermediate group, for ages 10 to 14, meets from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday and costs $20. The advanced group, for ages 10 to 14, meets from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday and costs $25. Info: Donna Ryan, 332-1614.
• Social doubles: The Cape Area Tennis Association will sponsor Saturday morning social doubles at the Southeast Missouri State tennis courts. Play starts Saturday and drop-in play begins at 9 a.m. Info: Donna Ryan, 332-1614.
• Junior league: The Cape Area Tennis Association will sponsor a junior league for ages 10 to 14 at the Southeast Missouri State tennis courts. The league begins Saturday. Boys and girls must be able to serve, rally and score on their own. Play begins at 9 a.m. Info: Donna Ryan, 332-1614.
• Singles challenge ladder: The Cape Area Tennis Association will sponsor a summer singles challenge ladder for men, women and juniors, ages 15 and over. It will be played in June and July at the indoor courts at Class Act Family Fitness Center. Info: Donna Ryan, 332-1614.
• Tennis camp: The Cove Recreational Complex will host a camp directed by Scott Hubbard from June 23 to 27. The camp for boys and girls between the ages 10 through 18 will run from 1 to 3 p.m. Info: Training Edge, 332-8699 or Scott, 450-7590.

Triathlon

• Youth triathlon: The second annual Jackson Youth Triathlon and kids race will take place June 14. The kids race, for ages 3 to 8, will start at 8:30 a.m. The youth triathlon, for ages 9 to 16, will begin at 9 a.m. Info: Jackson Parks and Recreation, 204-8848.

Volleyball

• Southeast Missouri State camps: The Southeast Missouri State volleyball program will host several camps. They will be conducted by Southeast coach Renata Nowacki, assistant coach Jeremiah Larsen as well as current and former Redhawks players. An all-skills camp will be Sunday through Tuesday for grades 4 through 8 and Wednesday through June 13 for grades 9 through 12. Times are 6 to 9 p.m. daily. Cost: $150 for day campers (lunch and dinner provided) and $190 for resident campers (all meals and dorm provided). A serving/passing clinic for ages 12 through 18 will be June 16, a setting/attacking clinic for ages 12 through 18 will be June 17, and a blocking/defense clinic for ages 12 through 18 will be June 18. Cost of each clinic is $55, with all three for $125. A Li'l Rowdy's Clinic for ages 8 through 12 will be June 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. Cost: $55. Info: 651-2563 or 651-2113.
• Jackson camp: Jackson High School volleyball coach Maile Gannon will conduct a high school preseason preparation camp for grades 9 through 12 that will run from July 28 to 31 at the Junior High. It will meet from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Cost: $25. Deadline: July 20. Info: Maile Gannon, 243-9516, mgannon@jackson.k12.mo.us

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