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 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.
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.
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(.)
GOLF
A fundraising event for First Tee of Maine will be underway at Uno’s restaurants in South Portland and Bangor on Dec. 13 when both restaurants will be donating 20 percent of guests’ checks to the organization. The funds are put toward First Tee scholarships, equipment and toward creating more opportunities for kids through golf.
ICE HOCKEY
ORONO — Domino’s Pizza presents the the Friends of Maine Hockey’s annual “Skate with the Bears” on Saturday, Dec. 12. Join the 2015-2016 University of Maine Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey teams on the ice at the Alfond Arena from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. This family event is a great opportunity for fans of all ages to meet the players and have their pictures taken. Pick up a free player autograph sheet and gather as many autographs as you can. Friends of Maine Hockey board members will be on hand to answer your questions, sign up new members and will have Boxes of Player Cards available. Domino’s will provide free pizza while hot cocoa, coffee and donuts will be provided by your local Dunkin’ Donuts. This event is free and open to the public. So tie up your skates, grab a camera and come Skate with the Bears!
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.
ROAD RACING
BANGOR — The 10th Annual Epic Finale 5K, 10 a.m., Dec. 27, at West Market Square in Downtown Bangor, preregistration 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, 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.
SOFTBALL
ORONO — Winter Softball Clinics for ages 9 through high school seniors will be held Jan. 24-Feb. 21, at Mahaney Dome at the University of Maine. Pitching and hitting sessions are available. All sessions will include mental skills instruction to help improve your game. UMaine softball staff and players will conduct all sessions. Space is limited. Register online at goblackbears.com under the softball team page.
ORONO — The University of Maine Softball will hold a Winter Prospect Camp for grades 9-12, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Feb. 20, at UMaine. Players will work with the UMaine staff and interact with the 2016 softball team. Hitting, catching, fielding, and pitching sessions. While you are here enjoy a Maine vs. Merrimack hockey game on Friday or Saturday night. Register online at goblackbears.com under the softball team page.
TRIATHLON
PORTLAND — Registration opened 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.