BASKETBALL
PRESQUE ISLE — The Northern Maine Board of the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials will hold classes for prospective officials beginning Sept. 28, 7-9 p.m., at Presque Isle High School’s adult-education wing. There is a $40 fee for the 11-week course. For info, contact Harry Orser at 207-227-2122 or visit www.iaabo150.org
HAMPDEN — Eastern Maine Board No. 111 of the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials is offering a Prospective Officials Class for any individuals, 18 years of age or older, who are interested in becoming certified basketball officials. Residents in Hancock, Knox, Penobscot, Piscataquis and Waldo counties are eligible to take the class, which will be held 6-8:30 p.m. Sundays and Wednesdays, starting Sunday, Sept. 27, at Reed’s Brook Middle School, Room 164. A fee will cover all books, materials and testing. For information, contact Dave Ames, Board No. 111 Interpreter, at 789-5118 or e-mail at damesref@tidewater.net.
CYCLING
SACO — Cycle for Sweetser, a community bike ride, will be held 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, on the Eastern Trail, which runs alongside Sweetser’s Saco campus, 50 Moody St., and makes for a perfect bike ride for families, community members, and biking enthusiasts. Participants can choose from three distances: 2 miles for children, 8 miles and 14 miles.
GOLF
OLD TOWN — The Old Town Rotary Club golf tournament, 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, Hidden Meadows Golf Course, four-person scramble. Team entry fee is $200 or $175 if paid by Thursday, Sept. 17. Individuals $50 or $45 if paid by Sept. 17. Registration forms available at the golf course, Gossamer Press in Old Town, or can be obtained from any Old Town Rotarian; or day of tournament registration. Proceeds will benefit Sarah’s House, which is a hospitality house for patients at Eastern Maine Medical Center’s, and other Rotary charities.
ICE HOCKEY
HAMPDEN — Meet the 2015-2016 University of Maine’s Men’s Ice Hockey Team during The Friends of Maine Hockey’s annual LobsterFest, 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, at McLaughlin’s at the Marina, 100 Marina Road. The entire team will be in attendance and seated at various tables throughout the dining area to visit with guests. Social hour at 2 p.m. with a cash bar; dinner featuring Maine lobster and fixings and dessert at 3 p.m. Alternate meal of brisket is available.Cost is $60 per person. Reservation forms are available online at goblackbears.com, facebook.com/FriendsOfMaineHockey, at the UMaine Hockey office and at McLaughlin’s. Sponsorships are available. Proceeds go to team. Questions, contact Cherie Damon, Friends of Maine Hockey president, at cdicemom2@aol.com or 207-949-4745.
ORONO — Registration for all Maine Junior Black Bears youth hockey house divisions is now open. Programs are available for ages 4-18 and include Learn to Skate/Learn to Play in partnership with the University of Maine Hockey teams. Other age groups are Midgets, Bantams, Peewees, Squirts, and Mites. All teams are co-ed and girls can cross-roster for U-12 all-girls team. Games and practices are early evenings and on weekends at all three area rinks. Visit www.mainejrblackbears.com for information and registration links.
BREWER — Brewer Youth hockey is accepting registrations for its Learn to Skate/Learn to Play Hockey sessions. There will be two, 12-week sessions this season. Participants can sign up for one session or both. Sessions will be held at 12:40 p.m. Sundays, beginning Oct. 25, at the Penobscot Ice Arena, 90 Acme Road. The cost will be $75 per session. The second session starts in January. Rental Loaner Gear and financial assistance is available. You can register online at brewerhockey.org. Registration is also open for all other programs and teams. For more information contact Kevin Nilsson at vpinstructional@brewerhockey.org or Kevin Audibert at pres@brewerhockey.org.
BREWER — The Penobscot Ice Arena Co-Ed Adult Ice Hockey leagues are starting, Sept. 21 for C League. The rink offers Co-Ed adult hockey leagues for all skill levels. From past Semi Pro, College level, junior experience levels to past youth and high school-level leagues. There also are Adult Learn to Skate and Play Ice Hockey classes. For information, visit penobscoticearena.org
ROAD RACING
STOCKTON SPRINGS — Run For Your LIfe 5K/10K, Saturday, Sept. 19, race-day registration 7:30 a.m. at Stockton Springs Town Dock, Cape Jellison Road, $20 entry by Sept. 7, $25 on race day, race applications available at Stockton Springs Town Office or www.sub5.com, race is a fundraiser for Stockton Springs Ambulance Equipment Fund, for info, email jpskala@gmail.com
BANGOR –– Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 5K, 10 a.m. start Sunday, Sept. 20, at Bangor waterfront, register online at komenmaine.org or call 922-3303, registration opportunities at a Broadway Shopping Center Store Sept. 11-12, 17-19, and race morning registration at the waterfront 7:30-9:30 a.m.
SEARS ISLAND — The third annual Viking 5K Race/Walk for Education will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, on Sears Island.Medals to the Top male and female finishers as well as awards for the top three places, male and female, in all age groups. The “zero vehicular traffic” race is on conservation land and is a loop that combines a wide, paved avenue with packed gravel. Race starts at 11 a.m. sharp. Packet pickup available 10-10:50 a.m. Parking is along the Sears Island Road leading up to the causeway. Parking attendants will assist you. Register at www.active.com http://www.active.com/searsport-me/running/distance-running-races/viking-5k-for-education-2015?int= All proceeds of the race go to: Together in Education.
OLD TOWN — Penobscot/Piscataquis/Hancock Area Special Olympics will hold a benefit 5K road race, 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, starting at Orono/Old Town YMCA in Old Town. The race is on a flat, fast course utilizing roads and bike paths. New and experienced runners and walkers are welcome. There will be awards for top finishers, first and second place age group winners, top three Special Olympic athletes, as well as the oldest and youngest participants. Advance entry fee is $20 until Oct. 7, after which it will be $25. Advance registration can be made online at runinarace.com or by requesting entry form from Paul Ciarrocchi, c/o MERT Enterprises, Inc., 225 Bomarc Road, Bangor 04401. Race day registration will be held 8:30-9:15 a.m. at the Y.
BRUNSWICK — The 10th annual Phil Soule 5K “Phlail” has been scheduled for Homecoming Sunday, Oct. 18, at Farley Field House on the campus of Bowdoin College. The free 1/2K Kid’s Fun Run begins at 9:30 a.m., the 5K race had a $20 entry fee, and will begin at 10 a.m., with online registration available at http://www.GetMeRegistered.com/PhilSoulePhlail. Race-day registration 8:30-9:45 a.m. For information, contact Nathan Alsobrook at nalsobro@bowdoin.edu . Phil Soule coached football at Bowdoin College for 39 years. He also coached baseball, wrestling, lacrosse, squash, and track. One of the founders of the Maine Rowdies running club, Phil was a competitive runner. Marathons, ultra-marathons, and triathlons were his favorite events. Phil’s philosophy was to live each day to its fullest. The intent of the 5K “Phlail” is to honor that belief.
ROLLER DERBY
HAMPDEN — Bangor Roller Derby vs. Rock Coast Rollers, 4 and 6 p.m., Nov. 14, at the Skehan Recreation Center. Advance tickets $10 or $12 at the door.
TRIATHLON
ORONO — Black Bear Triathlon, 8:30 a.m. Sept. 27, University of Maine, sponsored by UMaine Campus Recreation and sanctioned by USA Triathlon. The event begins with a 525-yard swim in UMaine’s Wallace Pool, followed by a 12.5-mile bike race into Old Town, and ends with a 3.1-mile run through UMaine fields and trails. Open to athletes ages 16 and older. Relay component for teams of two or three athletes. Athletes will self-seed when registering based on their estimated time for a 525-yard swim. Registration fee is $70; $95 for teams. Registration closes Sept. 23 and will be capped at 160 athletes. Information available at https://runsignup.com/Race/ME/Orono/BlackBearTriathlon.