BASEBALL
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
BREWER — Hitting and fielding clinics will be held at Sluggers in Brewer. The hitting clinics will be with Kevin McAvoy. Ages 8-12, 6-7 p.m. and ages 13-18, 7-8 p.m. Mondays, March 9, 16, and 23. The fielding clinics will be with Dave Morris. Ages 8-12, 6-7 p.m. and ages 13-18 7-8 p.m. Thursdays, March 12 and 19. To sign up, email Sluggers Director of Baseball Brandon Portwine at bportwine@mainesluggers.com or call Sluggers at 951-2250.
HAMPDEN — Bronco Little League will hold registration night for baseball and softball on Monday, March 9, 5-7 p.m., at the Hampden Academy Cafeteria. Boys, ages 7 to 16 and girls, ages 7 to 12 are eligible to participate. Online registration is also available at www.eteamz.com/broncolittleleague. Birth certificates, medical insurance, and proof of residency will be needed to complete the registration process. Players from Hampden, Newburgh and Winterport are welcome to participate.
PRESQUE ISLE — Baseball for All, which seeks to empower young girls through the game of baseball, is forming a team from Maine for girls ages 11-13. The team, called the Maine Polar Bears, will be coached by representatives of the athletic department at the University of Maine-Presque Isle and will play in a girls baseball national tournament that will be held May 30-June 4 in Kissimmee, Florida. Organizers hope to bring together 12 to 14 girls who would like to pursue the opportunity. For more information, contact UMPI baseball team captain Oz Sailors by email at ghazaleh.sailors@maine.edu or via phone at 805-722-0365. Further details about Baseball For All is available at www.baseballforall.com
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: Monday, April 20; Tuesday, April 21; Wednesday, 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.
CALAIS — Calais International Basketball Tournaments will be held at 9 a.m. at Calais High School: fifth and sixth grade boys and girls, March 14-15; seventh and eighth grade boys, March 21-22; and seventh and eighth grade girls, March 28-29. For information, call Recreation Director Craig Morrison at 454-2761.
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
RUMFORD and MEXICO — The 16th annual Mountain Valley Rec Men’s Basketball Tournament is March 27-29, at MV High School, MV Middle School and The River Valley Rec Center.Three men’s divisions this year: A, B and Senior for players older than 40. A Women’s division is available if enough interest is shown. Cost is $350 per team if registered before March 15; and $375 after. Teams will play three round-robin games: one Friday night and two on Saturday, followed by a Sunday tournament round for the top teams in each division. All profits will benefit the MV Athletic Boosters, MVHS and MVMS Athletics, The Greater Rumford Community Center and The River Valley Rec Center. Contact Eddie Paterson, MV Rec League Commissioner and Tournament Organizer, epaterson2@roadrunner.comor 207-364-9352. Information can be found on the league website www.mvrbl.webs.com.
SOUTHWEST HARBOR — Registration is 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.
CHEERING
BANGOR — The Calais Recreation Department will hold its 19th annual statewide competition for junior high school and elementary cheerleading squads 10 a.m.-approximately 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at the Cross Center on Main St. in Bangor. The Maine State Junior High School/Elementary Cheering Championships last year had 44 teams and 580 participants competing in five classes with 10 divisions. E-mail calaisrec@calaismaine.org or call the Recreation Department at 454-2761 for information.
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.
VASSALBORO — Join area Mid-Maine Chamber businesses at the Chamber’s annual Golf Classic, noon-6 p.m. June 1, at Natanis Golf Course, 735 Webber Pond Road. For information, call 873-3315, email customerservice@midmainechamber.com or visit www.midmainechamber.com.
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.
BRUNSWICK — The Maine Women’s Lacrosse Officials’ Association is offering new umpire classes for adults who want to umpire. All prospective umpires are required to attend a series of classes that are taught by U.S. Lacrosse-trained umpires. Classes will be held in four different locations for four consecutive weeks. New officials must attend a minimum of three classes to qualify for the 2015 season.The nonrefundable cost for the course is $45, and covers class materials and a 2015 Lacrosse Rule Book. MWLOA dues for new umpires is $20 and is payable at the last class. Classes will be held 6-8 p.m. March 9, 16 and 23, at Thornton Academy; 6-8 p.m. March 9, 16, and 23, at Brunswick High School; 6-8 p.m. March 12, 19, and 26, at Falmouth High School; and at Thomas College on a schedule to be announced. For information, or to register, go to www.mainewloa.com or call Barbara Snapp at 721-0708.
PORTLAND — D1 Finish Line girls lacrosse camp for students in fifth through 11th grade, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 22-25, at 239 Park Ave. Portland. Come train with the U.S. team’s Kayla Treanor and a powerhouse lineup of coaches. For information, email stacey@d1finishline.com.
ROAD RACING
AUGUSTA — Not Your Ordinary 5K Sunday, May 17, in the heart of Augusta. Registration opens at 8 a.m. at Capitol Park and the 5K kicks off at 9 a.m. for a timed run or walk with challenges along the route. This out-of-the-box fundraiser pushes you and your teammates to complete challenges that may include puzzles, art, construction, athletic feats, and problem-solving throughout a 5K course. Individuals and teams of up to six participants are encouraged. The early-bird, non-refundable registration fee through the end of March is $20; $25 thereafter. The race benefits Natural Resource Council of Maine. For information or to register, visit: http://nrcm.kintera.org/notyourordinary5k
BANGOR — The 2015 Husson University Donut Run on April 12 will feature a one-mile Munchkin Mile and a two-mile Donut Run that will consist of running a mile, eating a Dunkin’ Donut, then running another mile. The Munchkin Mile, for kids age 13 and under, will be held at 9 a.m. and the first 100 registrants will get T-shirts. Cost for the Munchkin Mile is $10. Race-day registration begins at 7:30 a.m. The Donut Run will start at 9:30 a.m., and the first 100 registrants will receive a T-shirt. The cost is $10 for high school and college students pre-registered by April 10, or $15 day of race; $15 for community members pre-registered by April 10 or $20 day of race. Race-day registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Dunkin’ Munchkins will be provided. For any questions, contact men’s and women’s track head coach Kate Goupee at goupeek@husson.edu or call 973-1039.
LAMOINE — The Flattop 5K is set for Saturday, March 28, with the Kids 1-Mile at 9:30 a.m. and the 5K at 10 a.m., there is a $1 entry for the Kids 1-Mile and $15 for the 5K, race-day registration closes at 9 a.m. for the 1-mile and 9:30 a.m. for the 5K, race begins at the Lamoine School, follow Route 1 through Ellsworth, turn right onto Route 184, the school is about 6 miles from the intersection of Routes 1 and 184, the race commemorates runner Bill Pinkham; for info contact Robin Emery, 667-9219.
PROSPECT — Fourth annual Bridge the Gap 5k/10 mile Race will begin 10 a.m. April 12, at Fort Knox and finish at the Verona Island Picnic Area. There will be a 1-mile fun run, a 5K out-and-back race, and a 10-mile loop around peaceful Verona Island. Call 659-3148 for information. http://www.bridgethegaprace.org/
ROCKLAND — Go! Malawi’s Lucky Leprechaun at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 21, sat Trackside Station on Union Street in Rockland. It is the third of five holiday 5Ks the nonprofit organizes annually to raise money to fund their education program in rural Malawi. Walkers, runners and well-behaved dogs are welcome to register at Trackside. Registration begins at 8:45 am. Pre-register at www.go-malawi.org and save 10 percent. For information, contact Andrew Bonarrigo at masonman321@yahoo.com, or board members Reade Brower at Reade@freepressonline.com or Janet Littlefield at Janet@go-malawi.org.
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/ .
UNITY — The 33rd annual Unity College Spring 5K Road Race will be held Saturday, April 18, on Unity College campus. The course, which starts from the Unity College gymnasium, winds its way through the village of Unity. Typically 75-80 runners and walkers participate in the event, which is co-sponsored by the Central Maine Striders running club. Registration starts at 8 a.m. in the college’s Activities Building. The 5K begins at 9:30 a.m.; walkers start at 9:15 a.m. The registration fee is $10. Prizes for various age groups will be awarded. The race will coincide with Unity College’s Earth Day celebration. Contact Gary Zane for information at 948-9241 or email gzane@unity.edu.
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.
ORRINGTON — The Bangor YMCA will host its annual Tri for the Y Sprint Triathlon 8 a.m.-noon Sunday, July 19, beginning at Brewer Lake boat launch in Orrington, to help raise funds for Bangor YMCA. Tri for the Y is a USATriathlon-sanctioned event. Early registration discount available until April 19. Triathletes will swim 750 meters in Brewer Lake, enjoy the beautiful out and back course through Orrington in the 12.4-mile bike, and enjoy the views from the shores of Brewer Lake in the 3.1 mile out and back run. Register as an individual triathlete, as part of a two- or three-person relay team or sign up to be a volunteer on race day. To register, visit www.BangorYMCA.org/Triathlon. For information, visit the Bangor YMCA Triathlon website or email Audrey Co at aco@bangorY.org
WRESTLING
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.