BASEBALL
GORHAM — The University of Southern Maine Huskies baseball team and coaching staff, led by Ed Flaherty, will hold its 25th annual Winter Clinic 9 a.m.-noon on Sunday, Feb. 22, and its Advanced Clinic 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, at the Costello Sports Complex Fieldhouse. The Winter Clinic is for players in grades 3-8, fee is $50. The Advanced Clinic is for players in grades 9-12, fee is $100. Players should wear appropriate attire, including sneakers. For information on either clinic, contact Huskies’ head coach Ed Flaherty at 780-5474. Registration Materials can be found online: http://southernmainehuskies.com/fanZone/clinics
PRESQUE ISLE — The Northern Maine Board of Approved Baseball Umpires will begin its annual clinic for prospective umpires at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 24, at Northern Maine Community College in the Edmonds Conference. Successful candidates will begin umpiring sub-varsity games this spring. The class will meet for seven weeks. The cost of the clinic is $40, which includes rule books, printed materials and the exam. For information, contact board clinician Bill Casavant at 551-5778 or 764-0810.
BREWER — Eastern Maine Baseball Umpires Association is offering instructional classes for prospective middle and high school baseball umpires to serve the schools in the Eastern Maine area. Weekly classes will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, at Brewer Community School library. Course fee is $68 and includes books and materials. Those who pass the course will be eligible to umpire area sub-varsity baseball games. Contact Rob at emumpire@gmail.com for information about baseball umpiring or to register.
BANGOR — Bangor Comrades American Legion Baseball will conduct free clinics four Sundays, March 1-22, with March 29 as a weather makeup date, for Bangor youth at Bangor High Red Barry Gym. Registration and entrance to the gym will be on the Peakes Auditorium side. Clinics are 10-11:15 a.m. for ages 5-8; noon-1:30 p.m. for ages 9-12; and 2-3:30 p.m. ages 13-14 (middle school only). For any questions contact David Morris 992-6639 or dmorris4baseball@gmail.com
BANGOR — Husson University baseball coaching staff will host a clinic 9-11 a.m. Feb. 16-18, at Sluggers Indoor Facility, 60 Acme Road. The clinic will cover all aspects of the game including hitting, throwing, fielding and pitching. Campers will have the opportunity to work with Husson coaches and players to improve their baseball skills. The clinic is open to ages 7-18. For questions or a registration form, contact head coach Jason Harvey at 992-4948 or email at Harveyja@husson.edu
HAMPDEN — Bronco Little League will hold its annual meeting at 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, at Hampden Academy cafeteria. All board members, coaches, volunteers and interested parents are asked to attend. Bronco Little League welcomes baseball and softball players from ages 7 to 16 who live in Hampden, Newburgh and Winterport.
WATERVILLE — The 14th annual Fantasy Baseball Trip to benefit the Alfond Youth Center in Waterville will be held Wednesday-Sunday, July 29-Aug. 2. Games will be July 29, White Sox at Red Sox; July 30, Tigers at Orioles; July 31, Braves at Phillies; Aug. 1, Braves at Phillies, and Aug. 2, Nationals at Mets. Cost is $860 with a $160 deposit required. A monthly payment plan is available. Trip organizer Vaughn Clark may be reached for signup or information at 872-0075 or 649-0084 or by email at theclarks@gwi.net.
BASKETBALL
BAILEYVILLE — Registration is open for the 2015 annual Down East Credit Union basketball tournaments to be held March 21-22 for girls and March 28-29 for boys. The cost is $120 per team. Teams are for grades eight and lower. There will be board-certified officials. For information, contact Woodland Recreation Department at 427-6205 or 214-8784; or email recreation@baileyville.org. The number of teams will be limited, so register early.
BANGOR — Husson University will hold 15, one-day basketball clinics throughout the school year for boys and girls in grades 3-8. The clinics will focus on skill development such as ballhandling, footwork, shooting, passing, along with other basic skills and concepts. Clinics will be held 9-11:30 a.m. on the following dates: Mondays, Feb. 16, April 20; Tuesdays, Feb. 17, April 21; Wednesdays, Feb. 18, April 22; Thursday, April 23; and Friday, March 6. The cost is $20 per camp date. To register, visit https://events.membersolutions.com/
BANGOR — The Maine Athletic Club’s Mark LeClerc and retired Maine high school basketball coach Bob Cimbollek are offering a basketball consulting service for players, teams and coaches.The service will offer individual lessons to players on offensive skills and basketball shooting day camps. It also has a segment for basketball lessons that include an Accushot shooting device, a manual on shooting and a one-on-one game. For teams and coaches, the consulting service offers player and coaches clinics and sessions on rules. For more info, contact Cimbollek at 356-6787 or via email at mrp17@roadrunner.com or LeClerc at 592-9268, email: leclerck@aol.com.
OLD TOWN — The Old Town Recreation Center will hold three youth basketball tournaments in March. The Jr. Coyote Classic is open to youth travel basketball teams, which are set up for B Level teams, and will not be open to AAU caliber teams. Entry to the tournament is $200. Teams will play a minimum of three games.The dates for the tournaments are: March 14-15 for third and fourth grade boys; March 20-22 for fifth and sixth grade girls; and March 28-29 for fifth and sixth grade boys. For information, visit http://oldtownrec.com/forms/5835_tournament_rules.pdf
ORONO — The Friends of UMaine Women’s Basketball group is organizing a bus trip to the Black Bears’ 1 p.m. game at New Hampshire on Sunday, March 1. The bus will leave Old Town at 7:30 a.m. and make stops in Bangor and Newport. If needed, other stops will be added. The cost of the trip is $50 per person which includes motorcoach service and a ticket to the game. Contact Evie Smith by email at eviesmith3@roadrunner.com or by phone at 207-356-1811 for more information.
SOUTHWEST HARBOR — Registration open to girls and boys junior high and high school basketball teams for the 23rd annual Great Harbor Shoot-Out basketball tournament March 20-23, at area gyms on Mount Desert Island, Trenton and Ellsworth. Last year, nearly 90 teams participated in the fundraiser for Harbor House and area youth programs. There will be four divisions for junior high and high school girls and boys teams. Volunteers are needed to help with the various event activities, and sponsors are welcome. Sponsorships may be mailed to Harbor House at P.O. Box 836, Southwest Harbor 04679. For information, contact event coordinator Diana Novella at 244-3713 or diana@harborhousemdi.org.
GOLF
BREWER — The Brewer Parks & Recreation Department will offer Tee Time Tune-up golf lessons, noon-1 p.m. beginning Thursday, March 12, in the Brewer Auditorium gymnasium. The four weeks of lessons are designed for players of all levels and will include fundamentals for the beginner as well as tips for the experienced player. Instructor will be Mark Hall, PGA professional. Cost is $40 for residents and $50 for non-residents. Class size will be limited to the first 10 registered. Registration is available by contacting Parks & Recreation at 989-5199.
LACROSSE
BANGOR — Bangor Parks and Recreation, along with Eastern Maine Youth Lacrosse, will offer a Youth Lacrosse program for third grade through high school students. Free clinics for first year players in grades three-eight who want to try out the sport will be held 12:15-2 p.m. Feb. 28, March 7 and 21, at Fields 4 Kids. You must register, but may attend one, two or three clinics. The fee for the lacrosse program is $85. Register before March 25 and pay only $75. To register, visit www.BangorParksandRec.com or Parks and Recreation office at 647 Main St. If you have questions, call 992-4490.
ROAD RACING
ORONO — The Black Bear Marathon and Half Marathon will take place on June 21, on the University of Maine Campus in Orono. A Vendor Expo will be held June 20, in the University of Maine Fieldhouse. The race starts at 7:30 a.m. There is a 6-hour limit on the marathon course. There is an option to register for the early start time of 6:30 a.m. for those who feel they may need the extra hour to finish the marathon. Early start is not available for the half marathon. The half marathon course will start on campus and travel through Orono and Old Town back to the bike path on campus. The full marathon course is a double loop of the half. For information, visit http://umaine.edu/blackbearmarathon/
ROLLER DERBY
HAMPDEN — The 2015 home season opener and first doubleheader for Bangor Roller Derby will be 4 p.m. featuring Bangor vs. Aroostook Roller Derby; and at 6 p.m. Bangor vs. Les Duchesses of Roller Derby Quebec, at Skehan Recreation Center, 1 Main Road North. DJZ Entertainment will be there laying down the soundtrack. Tickets are $7 presale from skaters or $10 at the door for both bouts and $5 after the first bout. Children 12 and under are free. Doors open at 3 p.m. An after party will be held at Tantrum Night Club 193 Broad St.
SKATING
BANGOR — The Sawyer Arena Skating Club will put on its free annual skating exhibition at 5 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at Sawyer Arena in Bangor. For information, contact Sawyer Arena at 947-0071.
SOFTBALL
ORONO — The University of Maine softball team will hold hitting, pitching and individual Sunday clinics from through late February. Hitting clinics for grades 9-12 at Mitchell Hitting Pavilion for $150 are Session 3, 6-7 p.m. and Session 4, 7-8 p.m. on Feb. 16, 23. Pitching clinics for grades 9-12 inside Mahaney Dome, 6-7 p.m. on Feb. 16, 23. Sunday sessions, pitching 11 a.m.-noon for age 13 and older and hitting 12 and under; pitching noon-1 p.m. for 12 and under and hitting for age 13 and older; softball skills for all ages with players divided by age, 1-2 p.m. For information, contact Mike Coutts at Michael.Coutts@Maine.edu. To register by phone, call Linda Cappuccio at 581-2267. Sunday Winter Clinic participants only should email Michael.Coutts@Maine.edu to reserve a spot, but can pay at the door.
BANGOR — Bangor Parks and Recreation Department is looking for teams for its upcoming Summer Adult Softball League. The available leagues are Men’s, Church and Co-ed. An informational meeting will be held for team representatives at 6:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23, at the Parks and Rec Center. Roster forms and more information can be found at www.BangorParksandRec.com or at the office at 647 Main St. For information, call 992-4493.
SWIMMING
BANGOR — An Olympic swim clinic with gold medal swimmers will be held 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 21, 2015, at Husson University, 1 College Circle. 659-8027. hurricaneswimclub.com
TRIATHLON
BRUNSWICK — Registration is open for the Polar Bear Triathlon/Duathlon to be held May 2, in Brunswick, and the Sebago Lake Triathlon Festival Weekend, June 13-14. Signup for Polar Bear is at https://runsignup.com/Register/?raceId=5489; and signup for Sebago Lake is http://tri-maine.com/events/sebago-lake-triathlon/registration/. The Tri-Maine swim clinics will be held 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, March 4 and April 8 and 15; and 10 a.m.-noon, Sundays March 15 and 29, with Brad Burnham at Bowdoin College. Register at www.tri-maine.com.
WRESTLING
BANGOR — Bangor Parks and Recreation will offer an introduction to youth Folkstyle wrestling for grades one-five 6:15-7:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays for seven weeks starting Feb. 23. There will be a mandatory parent/athlete/coaches meeting at 6 p.m. on Feb. 23 prior to first practice. Athletes will learn the fundamentals of wrestling through instruction, drills , and one-on-one matches with other athletes of similar age and weight. Residents, $35; and non-residents, $45. To register, visit www.BangorParksandRec.com or the Parks and Recreation office at 647 Main St. If you have questions, call 992-4490.
SKOWHEGAN — The 2015 Skowhegan Youth Wrestling Tournament for students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade will be held Sunday, March 15, at Skowhegan Area High School. There will be four-person round robins. Weigh-in for pre-K through second grade, 7:15-8:15 a.m.; Grades 3-4 closes 9:15 a.m.; and 5-8 closes 11 a.m. Pre-registration, $15; walk-ins, $20. Email pre-registration information including name, age, grade, weight and experience to djrjbell@beeline_online.net by Wednesday, March 11. Concessions available all day.