BASEBALL
Umpire Classes
Classes begin soon for eastern Maine individuals interested in becoming certified umpires to officiate junior and senior league high school games, contact Neil Ashton at 989-3893 or email NeilAsh2k@aol.com or Rob Curtis at 323-1096
Diamond Drills Clinics
At Hampden, throwing and pitching mechanics clinics includes fundamentals and drills at Hampden Academy gym, ages 9-13, March 29; session A noon-1:30 p.m.; session B 1:30-3 p.m.; $15 per session for SAD 22 resident, $20 for nonresidents; $40 for all 3 sessions for SAD 22 resident, $50 for nonresidents; bring glove, hat, sneakers, sweatpants and sweatshirt, call 862-6451
Orrington Little League
At Orrington, Little League registrations, March 28, 9-11 a.m.; March 31, 6-7:30 p.m.; and April 2, 6-7:30 p.m., birth certificate required, $30 for Little League and $15 for ORC, for more info on Little League, call Fred Wood at 825-3038, for ORC call Tim Hodgins at 825-3608 or Scott Melvin at 825-4879
Bangor West LL signups
At Bangor, Bangor West Side Little League baseball registration at James F. Doughty School, March 31-April 1, 5:30-7:30 p.m. each night, $50 fee, bring copy of birth certificate; must be 6 before April 30, 2009; call Pat Turner 947-7216, www.bangorwestll.com
Blue Jays Baseball
At Cooperstown, N.Y., area, Blue Jays Baseball Club’s 7th annual exhibition series, for high school varsity teams in the spring; summer tournaments for teams ages 13, 14U, 15U, 16U, 18U, night games and games on Doubleday Field possible, interested coaches should call Harvey Sandig at 631-650-5759 or email: Cooperstown314@aol.com
Baseball Fantasy Trip
At Waterville, Alfond Youth Center sponsoring eighth annual fantasy trip in August, trip includes games at the new ballparks of Washington Nationals, New York Mets, New York Yankees, $775, doesn’t include supper, $175 fee due at registration, monthly payments accepted, only 40 tickets available, contact Vaughn Clark at Alfond Youth Center
BASKETBALL
Bob Messier Invitationals
At Old Town, Old Town-Orono YMCA, Bob Messier Basketball Invitational for boys, grades 7-8, April 3-5; deadline March 27, $175 per team, 4 guaranteed games, call Brian at 827-9622 or email bpordonotoy@roadrunner.com
At Old Town, Old Town-Orono YMCA, Bob Messier Basketball Invitational for girls; grades 7-8, March 20-22; $175 per team, 3 guaranteed games, call Brian at 827-9622 or email bpordonotoy@roadrunner.com
Maine Basketball Festival
At Bangor, Bangor YMCA, for recreation, travel or school teams: grades 8-under girls, Feb. 28-March 1, grades 8-under boys, March 7-8, grades 6-under boys, March 14-15, grades 6-under girls, March 21-22; contact David Hamel at 941-2815 or email at dhamel@bangor.org
Calais Tournaments
At Calais, Calais basketball tournaments: grades 7-8 girls, March 21-22; grades 5-6 girls, March 28-29; guaranteed 3 games, call Calais Rec. Dept. at 214-8792 or email calaisrec@midmaine.com
Eastport Tournaments
At Eastport, Shead High School, boys and girls grades 5-6, March 20-22; boys grades 7-8, March 27-29; guaranteed 3 or 4 games, call Coach Preston at 263-7068 or email coach_preston@hotmail.com
Harbor House Shootout
At Bar Harbor, Great Harbor House Shootout tournament, March 20-22, high school and middle school, boys and girls, $200, contact Scott Phelps at 244-3713 ext. 104
Special Olympics tourneys
Central Maine Special Olympics Tournament, at Old Town/Orono YMCA, March 25, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Southern Maine Special Olympics Tournament, April 4, at University of Southern Maine in Gorham, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., for more information call 879-0489 or visit www.specialolympicsmaine.org
AAU State Tournaments
Girls state tournaments: April 10-12 for U10-U13; boys state tournaments May 2-3 and May 9-10 for all age groups; visit www.maineaaubasketball.com or call state director Lenny Holmes at 282-4005, ext. 407; athletes wanting to play but unable to find a team should call Mike at 282-4005, ext. 415; tryouts and times at www.mbnation.org
Woodland youth tournaments
At Woodland, youth basketball tournament at Woodland High School gym, boys and girls divisions, $85 for one team or $150 for two teams from same school, grades 6 and under March 20-22; grades 8 and under, March 27-29; call Michael Boies at 427-6205 or 427-6527 or email woodrec@myfairpoint.net
March 21-22
At Ellsworth, youth basketball tournament, grades 5-6 boys, $100 entry fee, pool play, contact Peter Austin at 460-7179 or Corey Bagley at 460-3497 or register at www.ellsworthbasketball.com
Maine Open Tournament
At Bangor and Orono, boys tournament March 27-29, girls tournament April 3-5, grades 6-12, games played at Husson and University of Maine Rec. Center, $300 per team, guaranteed 4 games, for more info contact Tom St. John at thomas_stjohn@umit.maine.edu or Lance Cote at ljc228@verizon.net
March 27-29
At Jonesport, seventh annual Moosabec Youth Soccer Men’s Basketball Tournament, at Jonesport-Beals High school, double elimination, $175 fee, call Troy or Bobbie Alley at 497-2691
At Eastport, Shead High School Basketball tournament, boys grades 7-8, guaranteed three games, to register contact Coach Preston at 263-7068 or coach_preston@hotmail.com
Saturday, March 28
At Rockport, Camden Hills Regional High School Gym, Harlem Ambassadors vs. Five Town CTC HoopStars, 6 p.m., tickets available at the door or in advance, e-mail Andrea Pierce at agpierce@midcoast.com or call Darlene at 236-9800
At Sullivan, grades 7-8 one-day tournament at Mountain View Middle School, Route 200, no AAU teams, $150 fee, call Harold Page at 266-5177
March 28-29
At East Sullivan, Sumner Boosters Girls Hoop Classic, grades 7-8, school or travel teams, guaranteed 4 games, $125 fee, contact Wayne Newenham at 422-3510 or 266-9279
April 3-5
At Fort Kent, University of Maine-Fort Kent Sports Center, Rumble in the Jungle Invitational Tournament for 7th-8th grade girls and boys, $150 per team, $75 deposit to hold spot, open to first eight teams registered in each gender, 3 guaranteed games; fan admission is $3 for adults, $2 students, $10 family; or for all three days, $5 adult, $4 student, $20 family
Saturday, April 4
At East Machias, Down East Basketball Shootout, girls peewee tournament, at Washington Academy, $80 fee and $50 will be refunded day of tournament, call Steve Seeley at 434-7211
April 4-5
At East Sullivan, Sumner Boosters Round Robin, girls grades 5-6, school teams or travel teams, guaranteed four games, $125 entry fee, contact Wayne Newenham at 422-3510 or 266-9279
April 20-24
At Bangor, Hoops Clinic at Husson University, 9 a.m.-noon daily, $75 fee, coed, grades 3-8, directed by men’s basketball head coach Warren Caruso, email carusow@husson.edu or call 941-7112
CANOEING
Saturday, March 28
At Searsmont, St. George River Race, 11 a.m., six miles, registration at 8:30 a.m., $15, contact Dale Cross at 338-4598
Saturday, April 4
At Waldo, Passagassawakeag Stream Race, 11 a.m., eight miles, registration at 8:30 a.m., $15, contact Dale Cross at 338-4598
Saturday, April 11
At Hampden, Souadabscook Stream Race, noon, eight miles, registration at 11 a.m., contact Gary Brooks at 234-4521
Sunday, April 12
At Frankfort, Marsh Stream Race, 1:30 p.m., eight miles, registration at 10 a.m., contact Bill Deighan at 234-2510
Saturday, April 18
At Kenduskeag Village, 43rd annual Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race, preregistrations accepted until 1 p.m., April 17, $18 per person, race-day registration $35 per person, for more info contact 992-4490 or visit www.bangorparksandrec.com
Saturday, April 25
At East Machias, East Machias River Challenge, 11 a.m., six miles, registration 10 a.m. at Palmer’s Landing, contact Rick Scribner at 255-1204
At Guilford, Piscataquis River Race, 11 a.m., from Guilford to Dover-Foxcroft, seven miles, registration at 7:30 a.m., visit www.dfkiwanis.org
Sunday, April 26
At Machias, Machias River Race, 11 a.m., Airline Bridge, 10.5 miles, registration at 9 a.m., contact Greg Dorr at 852-8755
Saturday, May 2
At Houlton, Meduxnekeag River Race, 10 a.m., eight miles, registration from 8-9:30 a.m., $15, contact Peter Blood at 532-2577
Sunday, May 3
At Bangor, Kenduskeag Slalom Race, 8 a.m., $15 first race, $10 second and third, registration acceptable until April 30 via email, late registration possible on Saturday, May 2 by 2 p.m., contact Clayton Cole at 285-7886 (day) or 285-7356 (evening), c1cole@roadrunner.com
Saturday, May 9
At Sebec Village, 4th annual Kiwanis Sebec River Race, 10 a.m., from Sebec Village to Milo, registration from 8-10 a.m., $10, contact Joe Zamboni at 943-2271
July 2-5
At West Forks, ACA WWOC Downriver National Championships, noon, 12 miles, register by Wednesday, July 1 at 4 p.m., contact Clayton Cole at 285-7356
Saturday, Aug. 8
At Medway, Wooden Canoe Festival, 10 a.m., east branch of Penobscot River, 12.5 miles, registration at 9 a.m., contact Brenda Wheaton at 723-4443
CYCLING
Bicycle Safety Instruction
Bicycle Safety Instructor Training course, May 8 in South Portland and May 14 in Augusta, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. each day, free, one-day course, bring bicycle in good condition and a helmet that fits, lunch provided, register at www.bikemaine.org or call 623-4511
Sunday, May 31
At Freeport, 8th annual Women’s Ride for Heart Health at L.L. Bean’s Casco Conference Center, 9 a.m., ride 5, 10 or 25 miles; free yoga, massage therapy and heart health-related information available, $25 fee for Bicycle Coalition of Maine members, $35 for nonmembers includes a first-time membership, visit www.bikemaine.org or call 623-4511
DODGEBALL
Co-ed Leagues
At Old Town, Old Town/Orono YMCA co-ed dodgeball, Wednesdays, May 6-June 24, 6:30 p.m., $120 team registration fee, for more information email Brian Pordon at bpordonotoy@roadruner.com
FOOTBALL
Eastern Football League
Semipro Eastern Football League seeks business- and football-minded people interested in organizing a team in Bangor-Brewer area, serious individuals only; low-cost, full-contact, ages 18 and up, Triple A class begins in July, Single A class in August, discounts on football equipment; call Director of EFL expansion/Single A director Peter Vorias at 229-9950; EFL President Bob Kalinyak 415-8921 (cell), 829-5702 (home); visit eteamz.com/easternfootballleague
GOLF
Golf Lessons
At Brewer, Brewer Parks and Rec. Dept. is offering Tee-Time Tune-Up golf lessons from noon-1 p.m. beginning March 12, runs four weeks, indoors, $25 for Brewer residents, $35 for nonresidents, limited to first eight registered, call 989-5199
GYMNASTICS
Free Lessons
At Bar Harbor, Bar Harbor kindergartners and first graders who received vouchers for a session of free gymnastics classes should bring the voucher to MDI YMCA to register, classes Monday and Tuesday afternoons, call 288-3511
KICKBALL
Adult League
At Old Town, Old Town/Orono YMCA Adult Kickball League, Tuesdays, May 5-June 23, 6 p.m., teams with at least 10 players, $120 registration fee, for more information email bpordonotoy@roadrunner.com
MISCELLANEOUS
Broomball Game
At Orono, broomball game, University of Maine women’s hockey team vs. Third Watch Hockey Club, to benefit Bangor Ronald McDonald House, April 3 at 7 p.m., at Alfond Arena, $5 donation for adults, free for children under 12, visit www.thirdwatchhockey.com
Baton Twirling Competition
At South Paris, Spring Twirl Jam, baton twirling competition, April 4 at Oxford Hills Middle School, noon, individual and team categories, register by March 20, for more info email mainetwirlgirls@yahoo.com or www.paristwirlers.vpweb.com
Open gym
At Bangor, open gym, Sundays at Bangor Parks and Rec. Center, 647 Main Street, grades K-5 noon-2 p.m. with an adult present, grades 6-up 2:30-4 p.m., call 992-4490 for more info.
Free Time
At Bar Harbor, MDI YMCA, Free Time for Bar Harbor residents, indoor walking track Thursdays, 9-10:30 a.m., Sundays 1:30-3 p.m.; pool time available Sundays, 1:30-3 p.m., must have proof of residency, call 288-3511, email info@mdiymca.org, visit www.mdiymca.org
Friday, March 20
At Orono, Kids Night Out!, at University of Maine Campus Recreation Center, 6 p.m., play basketball, dodgeball, kickball or swim also arts, crafts, snacks and a movie, $5 per child, dropoff 5:30-6 p.m., pickup 8:30-9 p.m., visit www.goblackbears.com or call Brandi Rideout at 581-1828
Great Maine Bike Swap
At Orono, at University of Maine Recreation Center, April 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., $3 admission, for more information call 623-4511
June 17-20
At Orono, 5th annual NEBAA/USABA Sports Education Camp for Students with Visual Impairments, at University of Maine, for blind and visually impaired students in grades 3-12, camp June 17-20; applications due May 1, $25 fee, meal provided, dorm housing, contact Andrea Bickford at 561-4023 or email andrea.b.bickford@maine.gov
ROAD RACING
Saturday, March 28
At Lamoine, Lamoine School, 3rd annual Flattop 5K, in memory of Bill Pinkham, 10 a.m. start, kids mile at 9:30, $10 for 5K and $2 for fun run, contact Robin at 667-9219 or Tom 667-9771
Saturday, April 4
At Indian Island, 4th annual Ma’nak’ane Memorial 5K Run/Walk at Penobscot Nation Community Building, registration 8-9:45 a.m., race starts at 10 a.m., $12 preregistration until March 27; $15 on race day; $8 preregistration for children 10 years and younger, $10 on race day; email Neeburbunn Lewis at NrLights14@yahoo.com or call 944-9235
Saturday, April 11
At Presque Isle, 29th annual UMPI Spring Runoff 5K, registration at University of Maine at Presque Isle Wieden Hall, walkers start at 9:45 a.m., runners at 10 a.m., contact Christopher Smith at christopher.smith@umpi.edu or call 768-9472
Saturday, May 2
At Orrington, Orrington 10K and Mile Fun Run at Center Driver School, race-day registration in gym at 8 a.m., fun run and jog/walk at 9 a.m., 10K starts at 9:30 a.m., awards at 10:30 a.m., preregistration fee $12, $15 on race day; $2 for fun run, T-shirts to first 70 entrants, call 825-3868
ROLLER DERBY
Maine Roller Derby
At Portland, Maine Roller Derby games at Portland Expo, March 22, April 11, May 2, 23, June 13; full bar and concessions, advance tickets at www.mainerollerderby.com or Bull Moose Music, $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-12; tickets at the door are $12 adults, $5 children 6-12
SKATING
Penobscot Ice Arena
At Brewer, programs at Penobscot Ice Arena: Adult Learn to Play Hockey, men and women age 15 or over, Thursday nights, 8:30 p.m., call 989-7183 or visit www.penobscoticearena.com
SOCCER
Indoor Soccer Tournaments
At Fort Kent, University of Maine at Fort Kent Indoor Soccer Tournament, 6 vs. 6, boys ages 10-12 and 12-14; girls ages 10-12 and 12-14; $100 per team, guaranteed 3 games, boys register before April 8; games start on April 11, girls register before April 9, games start on April 12; contact Bill Ashby at bill.ashby@maine.edu
Youth League
At Old Town, Old Town/Orono YMCA youth soccer league, May 2-June 13, for more info email Brian Pordon at bpordonotoy@roadruner.com
SOFTBALL
Bangor LL signups
At Bangor, Bangor Side Little League softball registration at James F. Doughty School, March 31-April 1, 5:30-7:30 p.m. each night, $50 fee, bring copy of birth certificate; age limit date is Dec. 31, 2008, ages 6-12; call Kelly Cassum 945-6615, www.bangorwestll.com
Umpire Clinics
At East Millinocket, East Millinocket Recreation Department will offer clinics for Federation and ASA softball umpires on Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 24, 26, 31 and April 2 at 6 p.m. at Schenck High School, room 402, call 746-3553
Brewer ASA Registration
At Brewer, Brewer ASA Youth Softball Signups, at Brewer Auditorium in the Head Start Room, April 1 and April 8, 5:30-7 p.m. each day, $35 fee; for girls ages 8-13 by Aug. 1, 2009; games start first week of May; call Tim Crowell at 944-9945 or Kevin Ware at 989-3643
Men’s League
At Old Town, Old Town/Orono YMCA men’s slow-pitch league, weeknights May 4-June 26, $200 team registration fee, email Brian Pordon at bpordonotoy@roadruner.com
Women’s League
At Old Town, Old Town/Orono YMCA women’s softball league, weeknights May 4-June 26, $200 team registration fee, email Brian Pordon at bpordonotoy@roadruner.com
SWIMMING
Husson Lessons
At Bangor, Husson University swimming lessons, Tuesdays and Thursdays starting March 17, runs five weeks, taught by members of Husson swim team, for more information contact Jeff Wren at 973-1098 or email at swimming@fc.husson.edu
Free Swim Lessons
At Bar Harbor, MDI YMCA, free session of lessons for Bar Harbor residents who have children in grades 1-3, sessions run 6-8 weeks, original voucher must be brought to the YMCA and redeemed by July 31, 2009, call 288-3511, e-mail info@mdiymca.org, visit www.mdiymca.org
TRACK & FIELD
Sunday, April 5
At Orono, Maine Association of USA Track and Field official’s clinic, registration at 12:30 p.m., for anyone interested in officiating track and field at the youth, high school or college level, for more information contact Mary Cady at 866-5674 or at marcady@maine.edu
VOLLEYBALL
Co-ed League
At Old Town, Old Town/Orono YMCA Co-ed Volleyball League, Fridays, May 8-June 26, 6:30 p.m., for more information email Brian Pordon at bpordonotoy@roadruner.com
WEIGHTLIFTING
March 27-28
At Brewer, Maine Games State Powerlifting Championships at Brewer Auditorium, bench press-only on Friday at 7 p.m., full meet on Saturday, online and mail-in registration ends March 20, athletes may register at the event but there’s a $20 late charge, admission is $7 for adults and $5 for seniors and children under 10, admission for both session is $10 and $7, www.mainegames.org
WRESTLING
Youth Wrestling
At Old Town, Old Town-Orono YMCA, grades K-8, participants practice two times a week and compete in local tournaments, email Brian Pordon at bpordonotoy@roadruner.com