BASEBALL
BREWER — The Brewer Falcons American Legion baseball team will hold tryouts at 6 p.m. Sundays, June 12, at Heddericg Field in Brewer. Players must be born on or after Jan. 1, 1997, and attend Brewer or Bucksport High Schools. Call Coach Shane Graham at 991-4006 for details.
BANGOR — Bangor Professional Fire Fighters IAFF Local 772, with the assistance of NECP, is sponsoring the Boston Red Sox Alumni Baseball Game at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 25, at Mansfield Stadium.Proceeds will benefit local youth athletics, local camps, Christmas gifts for needy families with children, families with children stricken by illness, scholarship funds, fellow firefighters and their families that have been stricken with serious illness or injuries and to assist with the overall betterment and operations of the Local 772.
HERMON — Hermon Region Baseball Camp, open to ages 7-12, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 20-24, at Hermon Elementary School, Billings Road. Registration ends June 13. No meals provided. Price is $135. For information, contact my.armssoftware.com/MAINEBASEBALL or email Nick Derba at Nicholas.Derba@maine.edu for information.
BREWER — Husson University baseball day camp, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 27-July 1, Sluggers Indoor Facility and Brewer High School baseball field. All aspects of the game of baseball, with instruction by Husson coaches and players. Cost of $300 includes lunch. For information, contact Jason Harvey at harveyja@husson.edu or 992-4948.
ORONO — University of Maine Day Baseball Camp for ages 6-12, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 27-July 1, at University of Maine Baseball Complex. Registration ends on June 6. Lunch provided. Cost is $265. For information, contact my.armssoftware.com/MAINEBASEBALL or email Nick Derba at Nicholas.Derba@maine.edu
OLD TOWN — Old Town Recreation Department’s Grand Slam Baseball Academy, 2-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, July 25-29, Herbert Sargent Community Center, for boys and girls ages 6-12. Hitting catching, throwing, and baserunning. Appropriate for beginners and experienced players. Featuring former college coach Dean Husted, and other coaches. Cost is $80. To register, visit www.oldtownrec.com .
ORONO — University of Maine Summer Overnight/Commuter Baseball Camp for ages 6-18, Sunday-Thursday, July 31-Aug. 4, at University of Maine Baseball Complex. Registration is 2 p.m. Sunday, July 31. Noon departure Thursday, Aug. 4. All meals provided. Commuter price, $380; overnight price, $480. For information, contact my.armssoftware.com/MAINEBASEBALL or email Nick Derba at Nicholas.Derba@maine.edu for information.
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL
BREWER — Sluggers Baseball and Softball Training Facility is offering daily and weekly clinics and lessons to help athletes prepare for the spring sports season. All clinics are $20 per session. Contact Tim Bush at 207-951-2250 or tbush@mainesluggers.com.
BASKETBALL
FORT FAIRFIELD — The 30th Tiger Basketball Camp will be held June 20-24 for boys and June 27-July 1 for girls. Open to all boys and girls in grades 1-8, camps will be limited to the first 125 applicants and will be held at the Fort Fairfield High School gyms. Sessions run from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The $135 free includes the camp instruction, meals, awards, T-shirt and a basketball, as well as our ending “Family Barbecue” awards. Contact Larry Gardner at 551-5001 or email lgardner@msad20.org for more information.
MACHIAS — Overnight and day summer basketball camps at University of Maine at Machias: girls grades 7-12, June 20-23; boys grades 7-12, June 27-30; girls kindergarten-grade six, July 11-14; boys kindergarten-grade six, July 18-21. Train with 2016 YSCC champions. For information, contact Athletic Director Betsy Hayden at 255-1290 or visit the school Website at UMM.EDU .
PRESQUE ISLE — The Aroostook Basketball Camp will hold summer camps for ages 9-15 boys 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, June 27-July 1 and girls Monday-Friday, July 11-15, at Northern Maine Community College and Presque Isle Middle School gymnasiums. The camps are designed to give each player the opportunity to develop his or her basketball skills through drills, games and lectures. Lunch provided each day in the college dining hall. For information , contact Bill Casavant at 764-0810 or bballump34@yahoo.com
OLD TOWN — Sixth annual Old Town Coyote Boys Basketball JamCamp 2016, Monday-Friday, July 18-22, Old Town High School, 203 Stillwater Ave.Contact Brian McDormand at 290-7641; bmac195554@msn.com or brian.mcdormand@rsu34.org .
BANGOR — Individual shooting lessons and position-play lessons, June through October, one-hour evening lessons, 5 to 8 p.m., for more info, contact Bob Cimbollek, 356-6787.
BANGOR — Maine Basketball Hall of Fame 2016 induction ceremony, noon Sunday, Aug. 21, at Cross Insurance Center, 515 Main St. Doors open 11:30 a.m. Ceremony begins after lunch. Tickets $55 and can be purchased at info@mainebasketballhalloffame.com . For information, contact 942-5766 or MaineBasketballInduction2016@gmail.com.
CHEERING
ORONO — The 14th annual cheerleading Spirit Camp will be held 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 27-29, at the University of Maine Student Recreation Center. The camp is open to those who are currently in kindergarten-grade six. The $115 camp fee includes instruction in cheers, chants, jumps, dance, and stunts from the University of Maine cheerleaders, as well as swim time in the recreation center pool. Register by June 13 and receive a free camp T-Shirt. Registration information can be found online by choosing “Spirit Camp” at www.mainecheercamps.com. Email questions to spiritcheercamp@aol.com or call Tami at 862-3355.
BANGOR — The National Cheerleaders Association is providing the instruction at the 36th annual NCA Cheerleading Camp at Husson. Team camps are held July 8-11, 13-16 and 18-21. Individuals in grades 6-9 can attend July 8-11. Individuals in grades 9-12 can attend July 13-16. For more information go to www.mainecheercamps.com or contact Tami Campbell at cheerncahc@aol.com.
DUATHLON
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — The 2016 Backwoods Duathlon mountain bike and trail running race by Maine Huts and Trails and Baxter Outdoors, either solo or as a team of two, and race by bike and by foot on the trails surrounding Stratton Brook Hut 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6. The trail running segment is 10K, and the mountain biking segment is 15K, which includes an exciting descent down Oak Knoll Trail.
FITNESS
READFIELD — Olympian Julia Clukey and the Kennebec Valley YMCA have announced dates and plans for the fifth year of Julia Clukey’s Camp for Girls at Camp KV in Readfield. The summer camp for girls entering fourth-eighth grades will take place June 20-24 and June 27-July 1 on Maranacook Lake. The camp is designed to develop self-confidence and a healthy lifestyle. Registration is open. For information, visit www.clukeyluge.com/camp.
ORONO — Eastern Maine Medical Center Sports Health is addressing the needs of area middle school and high school student athletes by launching a focused summer program to help them achieve their performance goals. The camp will take place July 11-Aug. 5, at Orono High School’s sports fields and weight room. Two-hour sessions will be held beginning 9 a.m. each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The $35 registration fee covers the cost of camp, a T-shirt, and a water bottle. Information is available at sports.emmc.org or by calling 974-7400.
ROCKPORT — Penobscot Bay YMCA, 116 Union St., is offering summer sports camps in gymnastics, karate, boys and girls basketball, Teer basketball training, Dutch soccer, women’s lacrosse. Sports Camps blend skill development, fun activities, and games with focus on technique, strategy, and individual and team development. Register in-house at any Y location. Visit the Member Service Desk or print out and drop off a registration form upon sign-up. Register online for basketball, soccer and lacrosse camps by visiting pbymca.sportsoffice.com.
FOOTBALL
BANGOR — Husson University head coach Gabby Price and his coaching staff will hold their inaugural Summer Youth Football Camp 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 26-28, on the campus. The camp will provide each participant with instruction in throwing, catching, kicking, blocking and non-contact form tackling. The Youth Football Camp is a non-contact camp designed for participants entering grades 3-9. The $115 camp fee will include instruction from Husson University’s football coaching staff, lunch in the dining commons each day, a camp T-shirt and access to the pool each day. To register online, visit events.membersolutions.com
BRUNSWICK — The Howard Vandersea Chapter of the National Football Foundation will hold its second annual Maine Statewide Youth Coaches Clinics 5-8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 23. The clinics, which will be held at five different locations, are free to any youth coach in Maine and will feature college and high school football coaches from around the state. The clinics will be held at the following locations: Orono (University of Maine), Waterville (Colby College), Lewiston (Bates College), Brunswick (Bowdoin College) and Portland (Cheverus High School). The clinics are free, but registration is advised. To register, email roosevelt.boone@umit.maine.edu by June 17.
MACHIAS — Lion of Judah Summer Youth Tackle Football Camp8 a.m.-5 p.m. June 27-July 1, at the University of Maine at Machias for boys ages 8-14 to learn the fundamentals of American Football and the fundamentals of God’s Word. The Lion of Judah Football Camp is a unique experience for players who want to learn to play well and play safely. Players will participate in American football drills, scrimmages and games. There will be group prayer, a Bible lesson and inspiration American Football movies like “Remember the Titans” and “Woodlawn”. All equipment is provided and players need only bring cleats (rubber football shoes, soccer or baseball OK).Register online at: www.lionofjudahfootball.org or call 478-2758.
GOLF
NORTHPORT — Waldo County YMCA’s Golf Fore Kids Tourney, an 18-hole scramble golf tournament Friday, June 17, at Northport Golf Club, 581 Bluff Road, to raise funds for scholarships for Waldo County YMCA summer campers. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Tournament for ages 16 and up. Registration at 7:30 a.m. and 8 a.m. shotgun start. Fee of $60 includes golf carts with a maximum of two per team of four, and lunch. Rain or shine. Contests and prizes. For sponsorship, sign up or information, call 338-4598.
DOVER-FOXCROFT — Mayo Regional Hospital is co-sponsoring the 2016 annual Golf Open to benefit Pine Tree Hospice on June 11, at Foxcroft Golf Club. The rain date is June 18. There will be 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. shotgun starts. Registraion fee is $40, including lunch. Prizes include Preservation Passes which entitle the winning team to 18 holes including cart at any one of the following clubs: Sunday River Golf Club, Old Marsh Country Club, Penobscot Valley Country Club, or Bath Golf Club.Call Foxcroft Golf Club at 564-8887 to pre-register. For information, call Pine Tree Hospice at 564-4346 or email wecare@pinetreehospice.org.
EAST MILLINOCKET — Hillcrest Golf Club and the East Millinocket Recreation Department are sponsoring a youth golf clinic 1-5 p.m. Thursday, June 16, and 8 a.m.-noon Friday, June 17. Deadline to register is June 1. Cost is $12. 746-3553.
BANGOR — Bangor All Sports Boosters’ Swing for the Rams Golf Scramble, 8 a.m. Friday, June 24, Bangor Municipal Golf Course, 278 Webster Ave. Proceeds will benefit athletic programs at Bangor High School. Individual registration of $100 includes greens fees, golf cart, water and lunch at Hero’s on the Green. Check-in at 7 a.m.; 8 a.m. shotgun start. Sponsorship opportunities. For information, contact Marc Inman at bangorsports@gmail.com or 745-8473.
BANGOR — Patriot Riders of America, Maine Chapter 3, and Wounded Heroes of Maine program will hold its second annual charity golf scramble, 12:15 p.m. shotgun start, rain or shine, Monday, Aug. 22, Bangor Municipal Golf Course, 278 Webster Ave. Registration begins 11 a.m. Registration costs $125 per player or $500 per foursome, and closes June 17. Sponsorship opportunities. Contact Bill Boulier at 592-1075.
BRUNSWICK — Mid-Coast Veteran’s Council’s fifth annual golf tournament fundraiser will be held Aug. 26, at Brunswick Golf Club. The fundraiser supports Mid-Coast Veteran’s Council Resource Center, which provides resources and space for area veterans to meet with Veterans Administration and veterans service organizations in Brunswick at Brunswick Landing. Entry fee is $85 per golfer, which includes greens fees, cart, morning coffee and doughnuts, banquet and more. The tournament is scramble format with four-person teams. For information and entry forms, visit www.mid-coastveteranscouncil.org.
ICE HOCKEY
BREWER — The Penobscot Ice Arena is holding as Youth Summer League ice hockey starting June 13 for Mites, Squirt, Peewee-Bantams, and Midgets. The rink has scheduled four camps this summer for all youth age brackets. Adult Co-ed leagues also start June 12 for A, B, and C levels. For information on these leagues and camps or to register, go to penobscoticeareana.org or e-mail penobscoticearena@gmail.com.
ROAD RACING
PRINCETON — Princeton Freshwater Festival Run, sponsored by Machias Savings Bank, will be held Saturday, June 25. One-mile fun run for ages 13 and under and 2-mile walk is at 8 a.m., and 3-mile run is at 8:30 a.m. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. in front of the new firehouse on Mill Street, off Main Street/Route 1. Entry fees for the 1-mile run and 2-mile walk is $2; and for 3-mile run is $3. Awards for top three females and males in each event. The Freshwater Festival will be held 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
CARIBOU — S.W. Collins 5K Road Race and Kids Fun Run, Sunday, June 19, starting in S.W. Collins Lumber Yard. Registration for all the races begins 8:30 a.m. Kids Fun Run starts at 9 a.m.; walkers at 9:45 a.m.; and runners at 10 a.m. Proceeds from $12 registration fee benefits Caribou High School Athletics. The first 75 participants will receive a T-shirt, and there will be a drawing for a pair of running shoes donated by Sleepers’ Shopping Center in Caribou. The registration form is available on the website at swcollins.com . For additional race information, contact Leslie Jackson at S.W. Collins Co. at 207-496-6723 or email lesliej@swcollins.com .
ELLSWORTH — Ellsworth Public Library’s My Way 5K fun run, 9 a.m. Sunday, June 12, Ellsworth Elementary Middle School, 20 Forest Ave. Same day registration at 7:30 a.m. The run kicks off with a yoga warm-up led by Opening Heart Wellness Center at 7:45 a.m. The finish line will feature free sorbet shooters from Mortons Moo, free ice cream courtesy of the Darling’s Ice Cream for a Cause truck and a free book for each young participant. The event will benefit the Library’s Building and Restoration fund. For information, www.myway5K.wordpress.com or the event’s facebook page: www.facebook.com/myway5K . Participants who register by May 31 will receive a free race T-shirt designed by local fifth-grader, Casey Carter.
GRAND LAKE STREAM — Downeast Lakes Land Trust’s seventh annual Race for Grand Lake Stream, 9 a.m. Monday, July 4, at Big Lake. Registration 8-8:45 a.m. on DLLT lawn. Runners taken by bus to startling line at Big Lake. Race goes to center of village, parallel to Grand Lake Stream. Registration $12 includes Grand Lake Stream, America, T-shirt. Awards by gender and age categories. For information, contact Downeast Lakes Land Trust at 796-2100 or email cbrown@downeastlakes.org.
BANGOR — Travis Manion Foundation’s seventh annual 9/11 5K Heroes Run, 9 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, at Bangor Waterfront in memory of the sacrifices of the heroes of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and in the wars since. There will be a family-friendly 1-mile fun run/walk. A portion of the proceeds from the race will benefit the Travis Manion Foundation, which offers veterans and families of the fallen unique opportunities to help them take the next step in their journeys and accomplish their personal and professional goals. A large portion of the proceeds will stay in the local community. To learn more and to register for a race, visit: www.travismanion.org/tmf_9…/911-heroes-run-bangor-me/
SOCCER
BANGOR — Husson University soccer camps, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 27-July 1, and Aug. 1-5, for boys and girls ages 5-14, and Aug. 8-12, for high school soccer players in grades 9-12 who intend to play soccer at the freshman, junior varsity, or varsity levels, at Boucher Field. Head men’s soccer coach Gavin Penny will direct. The camps are geared toward high school players with collegiate soccer aspirations. The cost is $200 for each camper and $180 for each additional camper; contact Penny at 973-1041 or via email pennyg@husson.ed u
ROCKPORT — Windjammer Boys Varsity Soccer Coach Ryan Hurley will host a soccer camp for boys and girls entering grades three-eight. ‘Jammer Camp will be held 9 a.m.-noon July 18-22, at Camden Hills Regional High School. Joining Hurley this summer will be Don Beckwith, coach of the 2013 and 2014 boys Class C state soccer champions Maranacook Black Bears. ‘Jammer Soccer Camp is focused on improving individual soccer skills and team play in a fun and positive environment. Other current and former Windjammer players will be on hand to help coach. For registration information and details, visit: sites.google.com/site/hurleysoccerschool/ or call coach Hurley at 931-5015.
MACHIAS — The Downeast Youth Soccer Association registration for its fall program: noon-2 p.m. Saturday, June 11, at Beal Field in Machias. The fall program is open to children ages 4-12 as of July 31. Registration fee will be $25 per child, with a family cap of $60. An online application will be posted to DYSA’s Facebook page and can be mailed to the association no later than July 12. Contact downeastyouthsoccer@gmail.com with further questions.
SOFTBALL
The Recreation Department in Millinocket, East Millinocket and Medway is offering a Co-Ed Softball League. If anyone is interested in putting in a team please contact the Recreation Department at 746-3553.
TENNIS
PORTLAND — The 47th annual A&J Open Tennis Tournament June 17-19, Fore River Tennis Complex at Waynflete School, 360 Spring St. The event, sanctioned as a major by the Maine Tennis Association, will feature competition in men’s open singles and doubles, women’s open singles and open mixed doubles. Age group competition in men’s 35 and over, men’s 55 and over and men’s 65 and over. For information or to post entries, contact tournament director Don Atkinson by email at datkinso@maine.rr.com or phone at 772-7350. The deadline for entries is 10 a.m. Thursday, June 16.
YACHT RACING
CAMDEN — The Camden Classics Cup will be held July 28-30, opening the classic yacht racing season in Maine. Positioned the weekend before the Eggemoggin Reach Regatta, Maine’s largest classic yacht race, and presented by Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding in conjunction with the Camden Yacht Club. There will be a Friday night dock party at the Rhumb Line, the new restaurant at Lyman-Morse at Wayfarer and a dance party at the Camden Yacht Club. For information on classes and divisions, and to register, visit the website at www.camdenclassicscup.com . All proceeds will benefit LifeFlight of Maine. For information: www.camdenclassicscup.com info@camdenclassicscup.com