BASEBALL
OLD TOWN — Old Town Recreation Department’s Grand Slam Baseball Academy, 2 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, July 25-29, at 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, July 31-Aug. 4, at Mahaney Diamond. Registration is 2 p.m. Sunday, July 31. Noon departure Thursday, Aug. 4. All meals provided. Commuters $380, overnighters $480. Contact my.armssoftware.com/MAINEBASEBALL or email Nick Derba at Nicholas.Derba@maine.edu for information.
BASKETBALL
MACHIAS — Overnight and day summer basketball camps at University of Maine-Machias: girls kindergarten-grade 6, July 11-14; boys kindergarten-grade 6, 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 girls July 11-15, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., 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 skills through drills, games and lectures. Lunch provided each day. Contact Bill Casavant at 764-0810 or bballump34@yahoo.com
OLD TOWN — Sixth annual Old Town Coyote Boys Basketball JamCamp 2016, 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, 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 are $55 and can be purchased at info@mainebasketballhalloffame.com . For information, contact 942-5766 or MaineBasketballInduction2016@gmail.com .
CHEERING
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, Saturday, Aug. 6, either solo or as a team of two, race by bike and by foot on the trails surrounding Stratton Brook Hut, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The trail running segment is 10K, and the mountain biking segment is 15K, which includes an exciting descent down Oak Knoll Trail.
FITNESS
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 fee covers the cost of camp, a T-shirt and a water bottle. Information 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 and women’s lacrosse. Camps blend skill development, fun activities and games with focus on technique, strategy, and individual and team development. Register 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 July 26-28, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., on the campus. Each participant will receive 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 fee includes instruction from Husson’s football coaching staff. Lunch provided each day, a camp T-shirt and access to the pool each day. To register online, visit events.membersolutions.com
GOLF
OLD TOWN — “Golf For Kids” summer junior golf lessons will be offered to two age groups at Hidden Meadow Golf Course, 240 West Old Town Road; Peewees, ages 5-8, 9-10 a.m. Tuesdays, through Aug. 9, for $50; juniors, ages 8-18, 9-10 a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, through Aug. 11, for $75. Instructor is Joe Perdue, PGA golf professional.
AUBURN — The 14th annual Shawn Walsh Memorial Golf Classic, Monday, July 18, at Martindale Country Club in Auburn. Registration begins at 8:15 a.m. with a shotgun start at 9:30 a.m.; banquet and auction starts at 3 p.m. This event is held in memory of University of Maine ice hockey coach Shawn Walsh. Golf player levels are $150 for an individual and $600 per team. To register, visit www.shawnwalshgolf.org. Online payment is available. For information, contact Frank Jordan, tournament director, at 745-8501 or email veazieflash@yahoo.com or Cherie Damon at cdicemom2@aol.com.
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, at 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.
MOTORSPORTS
NEWRY — New England Forest Rally, 7 a.m.-7 p.m., July 15 and 16, at Sunday River Resort. Two days of national and regional stage rally competition on some of the most challenging back roads and logging tracks in western Maine and northern New Hampshire. Spectators welcome in designated areas. See the cars up close and meet the drivers and co-drivers at 8:30 a.m. on July 15 and at 7 a.m. on July 16 at Sunday River’s South Lodge. NEFR is the sixth event in the Rally America Championship Series. www.newenglandforestrally.com
ROAD RACING
BREWER — Walter Hunt Memorial 3K Race, 10:45 a.m. Monday, July 4, at Brewer Auditorium, Wilson Street. Race is 15 minutes before parade begins at 11 a.m. and finishes at Pickering Square Parking Garage in Bangor. Registration on race day $15 per person; $42 for a family up of up to four people.
THOMASTON — The Thomaston 5K Firecracker and Kids Fun Run on theme of Hometown Proud — Hometown Talent, 8 a.m. Monday, July 4, on Beechwood Street. Runners and walkers welcome. Prizes will be given to the first male and female runners overall and first place for age groups. Online registration for the 5K is available at runinarace.com. Day of race registration (7-8 a.m.) is $25. 5K registrants are encouraged to register online. The kids fun run (ages 12 and under) is free, but donations are encouraged. Kids also receive race T-shirts.
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 of $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. To learn more and to register for a race, visit: www.travismanion.org
BETHEL — Registration is open for TRI-ME’s Pumpkin Harvest Half to be held at 8 a.m. Sept. 24, at Bethel. Registration fees increase as race date gets closer. Awards for top three overall male and female runners, and for top three in each age group 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70-plus. Five water stops on the course, plus two restrooms and medical personnel. Changing facilities onsite. Party afterward hosted by Bethel Inn and Country Club’s Millbrook Tavern. Race route open to vehicle traffic. Information at http://pumpkinharvesthalf.com/ .
SKATING
ORONO — The Maine Junior Black Bears are offering a summer Learn to Skate/Learn to Play program. It will be an 8-week session, Aug. 6 to Sept. 24. Practices will be on Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at Alfond Arena, University of Maine. The cost is $35 and registration is available at www.mainejrblackbears.com Contact MJBB Grow the Game Coordinator, Casey Harris at caseyharris7@yahoo.com with any questions.
SOCCER
BANGOR — Husson University soccer camps, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 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 3-8. ‘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 champion Maranacook Black Bears. The camp is focused on improving individual soccer skills and team play in a fun and positive environment. Current and former Windjammer players will be on hand to help instruct. For registration information and details, visit: sites.google.com/site/hurleysoccerschool/ or call coach Hurley at 931-5015.
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