BASEBALL
WATERVILLE — The 14th annual Fantasy Baseball Trip to benefit the Alfond Youth Center in Waterville will be held 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.
ORONO — University of Maine Baseball Day Camp, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 6-10, Mahaney Diamond, open to participants ages 6-12. Lunch included. Cost $265. Visit GoBlackBears.com for information or contact assistant baseball coach Nick Derba at Nicholas.Derba@maine.edu or 581-1097 if you have any questions.
MEDWAY — Joe Montgomery runs a summer baseball league for kids ages 13-16 in Millinocket, East Millinocket, and Medway, and is seeking teams to play against. Contact him at 723-4944 at home and 447-0950 on cell.
BASKETBALL
HAMPDEN — Bronco Basketball Camp for boys entering grades three-eight, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 6-9, at Hampden Academy. For information, contact the Hampden Recreation Department or Russ Bartlett viarbartlett@rsu22.us.
BANGOR — From May through October, the Maine Athletic Club is offering individual 1-on-1 hourly basketball lessons in shooting, rebounding, passing, position play and fundamental skills. Sessions will include secrets to help players improve skills, especially shooting techniques. A one-hour session is $30 for one player, $15 each for two or $10 apiece for three players. Lessons are scheduled from 5-6 p.m., 6-7 p.m. and 7-8 p.m. using the former Bangor Auditorium hoops. Contact Bob Cimbollek at 356-6787 or mrp17@roadrunner.com for more information.
OLD TOWN — The fifth annual Old Town Coyote Boys JamCamp for grades 4-12 will be held 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., July 13-17, at Old Town High School. Contact Brian McDormand at 290-7641, bmac195554@msn.com or brian.mcdormand@rsu34.org.
FOOTBALL
BANGOR — The Twin City Riot semipro men’s football team practice and player recruiting is held 6-8 p.m., Wednesdays and Sundays, at Stillwater Park. Contact: Allen McLamb at 478-9208 or by email attwincityriot@gmail.com.
GOLF
BREWER — The Brewer Community School’s Sweeps Away Cancer fundraising team will hold its first golf tournament 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, July 12, at Traditions Golf Club in Holden, to benefit Relay For Life of Penobscot County. The event registration/breakfast begins at approximately 7 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 8 a.m. Event entrance fee is $300 per team. For information, contact Alan Alexander at 458-8031 or by email to alan3940@msn.com. Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-paid basis and play is limited. For information about American Cancer Society free programs and services in the Greater Bangor area, call 1-800-227-2345 anytime at 1-800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org
PORTLAND — The second annual Girls Golf Fair for girls of all ages and playing levels will be held 1-3 p.m. Sunday, July 12, at the short-game practice area adjacent to Riverside South Golf Course, 1158 Riverside St., sponsored by First Tee of Maine in collaboration with maine State Women’s Golf Association and Southern Maine Women’s Golf Association. Equipment will be provided or use your own. Rain or shine. To register, visit www.thefirstteemaine.org/girlsgolffair or call 809-9030.
AUBURN — The 13th annual Shawn Walsh Memorial Golf Classic, 9:30 a.m. shotgun start, July 20, at Martindale Country Club. Registration begins at 8:15 a.m. Banquet and auction starts 3 p.m. Sponsorship opportunities range from $100 Tee Sponsors to the $5,000 Shamrock Sponsorships. Golf player levels are $150 for an individual and $600 per team. To register, visit www.shawnwalshgolf.org. Online payment is available. For information, contact Frank Jordan, tournament director, at 745-8501 or email veazieflash@yahoo.com.
BRUNSWICK — Golfing Fore Kidneys, Saturday, Aug. 1, at Brunswick Golf Club, 1 p.m., shotgun start, registration noon, $95 for teams of four or five, preregistration encouraged, email golfingforkidneys@gmail.com or call 207-837-8061, tourney is a benefit for the Maine Medical Center Kidney Transplant Program; guest dinners at $15 until July 25.
AUBURN — The University of Maine softball team’s third annual golf outing on Monday, Aug. 10, at Martindale Country Club. Price is $100 per player and includes a continental breakfast, lunch, a dinner buffet, golf and a cart as well as prizes. Registration 8:30-9 a.m. with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. For information or to register, contact Mike Coutts at Michael.Coutts@umit.maine.edu or 944-5479. Also the Black Bears are looking for sponsors for this event.
ROAD RACING
GRAND LAKE STREAM — Sixth annual 3-mile Race for Grand Lake Stream” July 4, from Big Lake to the center of the village, parallel to Grand Lake Stream along a quiet, tree-lined paved road. There are categories for runners and walkers. Registration is $12 and will include a Grand Lake Stream, America T-shirt. Registration begins at 8 a.m. on Downeast Lakes Land Trust lawn, 4 Water St., and the race start time is 9 a.m. For information, contact Colin Brown at 796-2100, or email cbrown@downeastlakes.org.
PERRY — 45th Perry to Eastport 7-Mile Charles E. Davis Memorial Road Race, also 4-mile walk, 9 a.m. July 5, for ages 10 and over, race-day registration 7:30-8:30 a.m. at Shead High School, Eastport. Transportation provided to race and walk start, $14, contact race director John Marshall, 53 Clark St., Eastport (207-853-0965).
PRESQUE ISLE — Freedom Run 5K run or walk and 10K races and Kids 1 Mile Fun Run will be held Saturday, July 11, on the Presque Isle Middle School Track. Registration on event day is 7-8 a.m. Kids Fun Run begins at 8:15 a.m.; and the adult events at 9 a.m. Participants may pre-register by searching “Freedom Run” at RunSignUp.com. This is a fully supported running race, with an event athletic shirt for the first 100 entrants, and a finisher’s medal for all participants. Entry is $20 per person for the 5K and 10K events, and $5 for the Kids 1 Mile Fun Run, with increased pricing day of the event. The Freedom Run is a part of the CompetitorME Distance Race Series and marks the culmination of a Community Couch to 5K program.
MILBRIDGE — Registration is open for the annual Milbridge 5K scheduled for Saturday, July 25, during Milbridge Days. The top three male and female 5K racers will receive cash prizes. Ribbons will be awarded for the top three in each category and ribbons for all Fun Run participants. The 3.1-mile wheel-measured course follows scenic Fickett’s Point Road in Milbridge. Registration is $12 (5K) and $3 (Fun Run) when you preregister by July 22. After that, registration is $15 and $5, respectively. Registration forms available online at http://www.whrl.org/5k/ Proceeds will benefit the Women’s Health Resource Library.
GUILFORD — A Fitness 5K and Kids Fun Run will be held July 25 in conjunction with the Piscataquis River Festival. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and the Kids Fun Run begins at 8 a.m. Free. First 24 entrants will receive a T-shirt and ribbon. First-third place awards. The Fitness 5K registration begins at 8:15 a.m. and the race at 8:45 a.m. It may be run or walked. Runners will be timed. Registration forms can be found at www.comfitme.com or you may register the day of the race/fun run. Call 876-4813 for information. Friends of Community Fitness, 31 High St., Guilford 04443. friendsofitness@myfairpoint.net, www.comfitme.com
CALAIS — Calais Recreation Department will host the 36th annual Johnson’s five-mile road race at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at Memorial Park on Main Street. The 5-Mile course starts in the United States and Canada and finishes back in the United States. Pre-registration forms are available at calaismaine.org or call Craig Morrison at 454-2761.
SOCCER
FORT KENT — The University of Maine-Fort Kent student affairs office will host a 7 vs. 7 soccer tournament at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 18, at the UMFK sports fields. The tournament will be a 16 and older co-ed event. Each team needs a minimum of seven players on the field at one time, including a goalkeeper. The cost is $2 per person. Fruit and water is included in the cost for all players. Register your team by Friday, July 10, with Theresa Biggs by calling 834-7850 or email theresa.biggs@maine.edu.
BELFAST — Join the Seacoast United Coaching staff for an exciting and fun four days of soccer from July 13-16, including a NIKE ball and T-shirt for all players and will focus on a fun curriculum of dribbling, passing and shooting techniques.The camp will meet 9 a.m.-noon for ages 7-14 for a cost of $85; and 9-10 a.m. for ages 4-6 for $50, all on Anderson Field. Early drop-off at 8 a.m. can be arranged by contacting Belfast Parks and Recreation Department at 338-3370 ex. 27. Register for the camp online at www.seacoastunitedblackbear.com/camps.
ORONO — Eastern Board of Soccer Officials will hold classes for prospective soccer officials 6-9 p.m. July 14, 16, and 21, at Orono High School, Room 101B. Officials must be out of high school and at least 18 years old. Contact Kevin Mansfield at kevmansfield@hotmail.com with any questions.
TENNIS
PORTLAND — The 43rd annual MTA Championships will be held July 10-12, at the Fore River (Waynflete) Tennis Complex. The event is sanctioned as a major outdoor tournament by the Maine Tennis Association. Competition will be held in men’s and women’s open singles and doubles, as well as in men’s 35-and-over, 45-and-over, and 55-and-over singles. Interested players should email Tournament Director Don Atkinson at datkinso@maine.rr.com prior to the deadline of noon Thursday, July 9.
ORONO — Holly Twining will be providing short, engaging and fun tennis clinics to children ages 8 and up in two separate sessions. The first session is July 6, 8, 13, 15; and the second is July 20, 22, 27, 29, all at Orono High School tennis courts. Twining plays on a 3.5 tennis team that will be moving on to District Championships this August. She has co-taught tennis lessons in the past with tennis pro Kelly Anchors. Each session is $60. Register online at oronorec.com
PORTLAND — The 43rd annual Maine Tennis Association Championships will be held July 10-12, at the Fore River (Waynflete) Tennis Complex. The event is sanctioned as a major outdoor tournament by the Maine Tennis Association. Competition will be held in men’s and women’s open singles and doubles, as well as in men’s 35-and-over, 45-and-over, and 55-and-over singles. Interested players should email Tournament Director Don Atkinson at datkinso@maine.rr.com prior to the deadline of noon Thursday, July 9.
BANGOR — The Bangor Parks and Recreation Department in cooperation with Armstrong Tennis Center is offering two sessions of tennis lessons this summer for children ages 5-14 and varied times by age. Session I will be July 13-July 24 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Session II will be Aug. 3-14 also on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Lessons are held at Hayford Park courts on 13th Street with a cost of $35 for residents and $40 for nonresidents. Pre-register as spots are limited. For information and to register, visit www.bangoraparksandrec.com or call 992-4490.
TRACK
BANGOR — A free regional track meet at 1 p.m. July 7, at Cameron Stadium, 300 Garland St., is open to all youth ages 7-14. The top four finishers in each event in this meet move on to the State competition on July 14. Please arrive a minimum of 30 minutes early to check in. Age determined as of Dec 31, 2015. Pre-registration is required for the regional meet. For information and to register, go to www.BangorParksandRec.com or call 992-4490.
TRIATHLON
ORRINGTON — The Bangor YMCA will host its annual Tri for the Y Sprint Triathlon, 8 a.m.-noon, July 19, beginning at Brewer Lake boat launch, to raise funds for Bangor Y. It is a USA Triathlon-sanctioned event. 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 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
ORONO — The third annual University of Maine Black Bear Wrestling Tournament will be held Sunday, July 19, at the UMaine New Balance Student Recreation Center. Four divisions: K-elementary, middle school, high school and open. Cost is $15 for those who pre-register prior to July 15; $20 at the door. Weigh-in is 8-9 a.m. for K-middle school participants, and 11 a.m.-noon for high school and open class participants. Participants, or parents or guardians if the wrestler is younger than 18, must sign a waiver; for the form, visit u maine.edu/campusrecreation/files/2012/06/General-Use-Liability.pdf. For more information and to preregister, contact coach Don McCann at CoachMcCannMaine@gmail.com.