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.
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 $45 for residents and $55 for non-residents. 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.
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!
BREWER — Brewer Youth Hockey’s Learn To Skate/Learn To Play hockey program’s second session starts Jan. 17. 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 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.
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.