BASEBALL
OLD TOWN — The Old Town Recreation Center has partnered with former collegiate baseball coach Dean Husted to offer a pitching clinic. Husted has worked with more than 50 players who have been drafted to play Major League Baseball including most recently Charlie Morton of the Pittsburgh Pirates.The pitching clinic will be held 5:30-6:30 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 20, Old Town Recreation Center. Cost is $55. The Old Town Recreation Baseball coaching staff will also be on hand to assist. Space is limited to only 10 pitchers to optimize the instruction they will receive. To register visit www.oldtownrec.com
ORONO — University of Maine Saturday Winter Baseball Clinic, through Feb. 13, 2016, Mahaney Diamond and Mahaney Dome. Ages 9-12, 4:30-6:30 p.m.; ages 13-18, 6:30-8:30 p.m. No camp on Nov. 28, Dec. 26, or Jan. 9. For fees and other information, contact Assistant Coach Conor Burke at 581-1096 or Conor.Burke@maine.edu.
ORONO — Youth Aged Winter Baseball Tournament, Sundays, Dec. 6, 2015-Feb. 14, 2016, at Mahaney Dome, University of Maine baseball complex. First game at 9 a.m., last game at 7 p.m. No game Dec. 27. Open to youths ages 9-12. Practices available. Registration closes on Nov. 15. For information, visit UMaine Baseball Camps and Clinics page and download a brochure or call Nick Derba at 581-1097 or email at Nicholas.Derba@maine.edu.
PORTLAND, Maine — TEC Baseball Academy to present the third annual Best of Maine Clinic on Sunday, Nov. 29, at Portland Sports Complex, 512 Warren Ave. This baseball clinic is an opportunity to work and showcase in front of 8-10 college baseball coaches from around the country, from DI, D2, DIII, and JUCO. Fifteen players have gone on to play college baseball from the first two clinics. Spots for this clinic are limited to 45 players. Visit the camp website to sign up and get more information: http://www.collegebaseballcamps.com/tecba/info/16135 . For any questions, contact TEC Baseball Academy at tyler.hanson@eku.edu
BASKETBALL
BANGOR — Elks Hoop Shoot, 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 12 at James F. Doughty School, free-throw contest for boys and girls ages 8 to 13, for more information, contact director Shawn Stacey, 385-6352. Winners will advance to the district shootout at the same location at 10 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016.
BANGOR — The Bangor Parks and Recreation Department is accepting registrations for its 2015-2016 Youth Basketball Program. This eight-week program is open to all children in grades two-three and four-six, with separate boys and girls leagues. Teams will practice one evening per week and play their games on Saturdays, starting the week of Dec. 19 with a meet and greet on Dec. 5. The fee is $35 for residents and $45 for non-residents. Add $10 late fee after Nov. 30. To register go to www.BangorParksandRec.com or visit the Bangor Parks and Recreation Center at 647 Main St. Call 992-4490 with any questions.
OLD TOWN — Old Town Jr. Coyotes travel basketball in the Eastern Maine Basketball League, registration $65 per player. Teams will be third-fourth grade boys/girls; fifth-sixth grade boys/girls; and seventh-eighth grade boys/girls. For information, visit www.oldtownrec.com or call 827-3961.
WATERVILLE — CEBSPORTS Central Maine Sunday 7/8th grade Girls & Boys travel Basketball League runs 10 Sundays with both home and away games, finishing the first weekend in February with a double-elimination tournament. For information, contact League Commissioner Cleveland “Brownie” Brown at 314-1876 or email cebsports@hotmail.com(.)
ICE HOCKEY
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.
SIDNEY — Maine Pond Hockey Classic, Feb. 12-14, 2016, at Snow Pond Center for the Arts on Snow Pond (Messalonskee Lake). The site will contain six or more rinks, beer garden, fire pits and food vendors. It will offer seven divisions for players of different ages and ability levels. The Maine Pond Hockey Classic is an annual fundraising tournament supporting the Boys and Girls Clubs and YMCA of Greater Waterville. Registration is underway. Interested teams must register prior to Jan. 12, 2016. Information at www.mainepondhockey.org or at www.facebook.com/mainepondhockey, or on twitter @mainepondhockey.
BREWER — Brewer Youth Hockey‘s Learn To Skate / Learn To Play hockey program’s second session starts Jan. 17. New skaters should sign up by Dec. 1, and skate the rest of the first session for half price. Go to brewerhockey.org to register. Sessions are at 12:40-1:40 p.m. on Sundays, at Penobscot Ice Arena, 90 Acme Road. The cost for the full second session is $75 for 12 weeks.. For information, email: vpinstructional@brewerhockey.org
ROAD RACING
DOVER-FOXCROFT — Fourth annual 5K Reindeer Run/Walk, 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, in front of Foxcroft Academy. Registration for the event, sponsored by Foxcroft Academy Key Club, is noon-12:45 p.m. Entry fee is a monetary donation or children’s toys. Cookies, water, hot chocolate and more will be available. All proceeds go to help the Community Christmas Project. Call 564-3443 with questions.
BANGOR — The 10th Annual Epic Finale 5K, 10 a.m., Dec. 27, at West Market Square in Downtown Bangor, preregistration fee is $15, race-day registration is $20, register online at: http://www.epicsportsofmaine.com/epic-5k-finale/, race organized by Epic Sports and the Sub 5 Track Club.
PORTLAND — Polar Bear Dip and Dash, 11 a.m., Dec. 31, 5K run around the Back Cove and a polar dip at the East End Beach in Portland, registration opens at 9:30 a.m., the run is at 11 a.m., and the dip is at noon, event information can be found at: http://nrcm.kintera.org/dipdash
SKATING
BANGOR — The Bangor Parks and Recreation Department is accepting registrations for its Learn to Skate and Free-Style Skate lessons for ages 4 and up. Session 1 is Sundays, through Dec. 20, with no program on Nov. 29, at Sawyer Arena. Times and fees vary based on program chosen. To register go to www.BangorParksandRec.com or visit Bangor Parks and Recreation Center at 647 Main St. Call 992-4490 with any questions.
TRIATHLON
PORTLAND — Registration opens at 12:01 a.m. Friday, Nov. 27, for the Polar Bear Triathlon/Duathlon on May 7, 2016, and Sebago Lake Tri Festival June 11-12, 2016. In-person registration will be held noon-3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, at Gorham Bike and Ski, 693 Congress St.