BASEBALL
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
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. 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.
CANOE RACING
SEARSMONT — 36th annual St. George River Race, 10 a.m., Saturday, April 11, 6 miles, registration 8-9:30 a.m., $20, benefits Waldo County YMCA children’s programs, contact Dale Cross/Waldo County YMCA, 338-4598, director@waldocountyymca.org
HAMPDEN — Souadabscook Stream Race, Saturday, April 11, time TBA (afternoon, following St.George Race), 7.5 miles, registration at Vafiades Landing, $20; contact: Rick O’Donald 848-3391, renee.odonald@gmail.com
MORRILL — 41st annual Passagassawakeag River Race, 10 a.m., Sunday, April 12, registration 8-9:30 a.m., $20, contact: Dale Cross 338-4598, director@waldocountyymca.org
BANGOR — The Bangor Parks and Recreation Department is accepting registrations for the 49th annual Kenduskeag Canoe Race, to be held Saturday, April 18. The fee is $20 per person with pre-registration, and $40 per person on Friday, April 17, and the day of the race 6:30-7:30 a.m. Participants must be at least 12 years of age and any participant under the age of 16 must have an adult with them in the boat. Race registrations are available online and at the Parks and Recreation office at 647 Main St. For information or to register visit www.bangorparksandrec.com or call 992-4490.
FOOTBALL
ORONO — The University of Maine football program’s spring football banquet will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, May 1, at Wells Conference Center, while the Jeff Cole Memorial Scrimmage and Barbecue will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 2. Individual tickets for the banquet, which include dinner, are available for $30 each with the option to include a contribution toward player meals. The spring scrimmage will begin at 10 a.m. with a barbecue to follow at approximately noon. Lunch is available for $15 per person. All reservations must be made by Friday, April 24. For information, contact Caren Haskell Ford by email at caren.ford@umit.maine.edu or at 581-1062.
GOLF
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.
ORONO — The 25th annual Maine Black Bears football and Bob Browne Memorial Golf Outing is scheduled for Friday, June 19, at Natanis Country Club in East Vassalboro. Scramble style with shotgun start at 9 a.m., followed by dinner. The cost of the event is $100, which will include your greens fees and cart. Arrive no later than 8:30 a.m. for registration. Indicate if you want to be part of a particular foursome or pair, otherwise registrants will be paired up. For information, contact Caren Haskell Ford in the football office by email at caren.ford@umit.maine.edu or by phone at 581-1062.
HOCKEY
BREWER — The Penobscot Ice Arena is taking signups for its Summer Youth Hockey League and Summer Youth Hockey Camp. The Co-Ed Summer Youth League is for Mite, Squirt, Peewee, and Bantam Levels. The league starts June 1. There are 10 games scheduled on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 5 and 6:10 p.m. Cost is $150, including a jersey. The Penobscot Jr. Pounders Summer Camp is for Learn to Play, Mite, Squirt, Peewee Levels. The camp runs 9 a.m.-noon July 13-17. A jersey is included. The cost is $225. To sign up, visit penobscoticearena.org or sign up after 4 p.m. weekdays at the rink 90 Acme Road. For information, e-mail: penobscoticearena@gmail.com.
LACROSSE
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
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. 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. 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.
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/
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.
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
CAMDEN — Registration has opened for the third annual Run For Your Life Challenge, a mountain adventure race that will be held May 23, at the Camden Snow Bowl’s Ragged Mountain. It is organized by Midcoast Maine first responders with children’s obstacle course new this year for ages 4-12. Registration is $50 per person and is limited. Register online at emergencychallenge.org, or call Camden Fire Department, 236-7950.
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/ .
GRAY — Patriot 5K race organizers want the all-time Maine 5K record set on its fast and mostly flat lap around scenic Crystal Lake on May 16 and are ready to tack a $1,000 bonus onto the cash prizes to the first runner to break the existing mark: 14:15.72 for men, 16:06.18 for women. The race starts at 9 a.m. Runners can register at www.patriot5k.org. The sixth annual Patriot 5K, known as P5K, will be capped at 1,200 runners this year. The race, which benefits the Patriot Parents PTO and Gray-New Gloucester schools, is known as Maine’s richest 5K with more than $5,500 in cash and prizes awarded. The 2015 entry fee is $20 in advance and $25 on race day, if the race is not filled.
SOFTBALL
BANGOR — Softball tournament to benefit CityReach Bangor Men’s and Women’s Recovery Homes, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. May 23, Union Street Complex, 1373 Union St. Co-ed double elimination softball, with umpires provided. Register teams by May 14. First 10 teams accepted for competition. Registration fee is $250 per team with at least three women per team; $225 if registered by April 30. Concessions. 50/50 raffle. Tournament winner receives a trophy and $250 donation to the charity of their choice. To register, contact Heidi at 505-1298.
TRACK AND FIELD
ORONO — Maine Association of USA Track and Field officials clinic for anyone interested in becoming certified or recertified to officiate track and field at youth, high school and college levels, with instructor Don Berry, noon-4 p.m., April 19, Orono Council Chambers, Town Office Building, 59 Main St. Registration for the free clinic will be at 11:30 a.m. Contact Mary Cady with questions of if you intend to participate at kdmarykd@gmail.com or 745-2540. Rule books available for purchase.
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 USA Triathlon-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
BANGOR — Bangor Parks and Recreation announces a Youth Wrestling exhibition at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 6, at the Parks and Rec Center gym, 647 Main St. The Bangor Youth Wrestling program is wrapping up its second year by hosting wrestlers from Calvary Chapel and Hermon Youth Wrestling in a friendly meet. Youth wrestlers will start their evening with an instructional clinic featured by the University of Maine Wrestling Club. For information, contact Tim Baude at 992-4490.