Small Steps Dance is accepting registrations for its winter dance session, which begins Jan. 4, 2009 at the Caribou Recreation Department.
Register through the web site www.smallsteps-dance.com or by calling 551-2050.
Caribou Middle School boys fall to Presque Isle blue and white
Presque Isle White outscored Caribou 15-5 in the third quarter on Dec. 5 to pull away from the Vikings and break open a close game. Devin Berkoski led the Caribou scoring with eight points. Others who scored were Nick Matlock, Brandon Donovan, Kaleb Corriveau, Zac Gorence and Grant Bennett. Playing well defensivel were Cody Wilcox and David Pelkey.
The Vikings played Presque Isle Blue on Dec. 13 in another low scoring game, with defense being the focus of both teams.
P.I. Blue pulled away in the third quarter to win 40-23. Berkoski led Caribou again with 6 points. Matlock added 5 points.
UMPI hosts three-day baseball clinic for kids
The men’s baseball team at the University of Maine at Presque Isle is hosting a three-day baseball clinic for boys and girls ages 7 to 12 Dec. 29 – 31 at the university’s Wieden Hall.
The clinic, which runs from 8:30 a.m. to noon, will feature instruction in basic skills including form throwing, hitting, base running, and fielding of both ground ball and fly balls. The day’s events will conclude with an actual indoor modified baseball game. Cost for the entire clinic is $60 per participant, with proceeds used to support travel expenses for the UMPI baseball team.
For information or to register, please contact coach Leo Saucier at 768-9421 or leo.saucierjr@umpi.edu.
Sports History
The Aroostook Republican will run photographs and stories about the history of the city. Any readers with stories, photographs or information in relation to Caribou sports should email republican@nepublish.com with attention sports in the subject line.
Ft. Fairfield
The Fort Fairfield Community Center Gymnasium and Game Room is open to the public for free play on Friday and Saturday evenings from 6:00-8:30pm, Saturday afternoon from 1:00-4:00pm, and Sunday afternoon from 12:00-4:00pm. There is no charge to participate.
Adult Basketball
The Fort Fairfield Community Center Gymnasium is open for adult basketball (18 and over) on Monday and Thursday evenings from 6:00-8:00pm. Teams are selected each night from all those in attendance. The cost is $2 each night or $40 for the entire season.
Pee Wee and Youth Basketball
Pee Wee Basketball for boys and girls in grades 2 and 3 and Youth Basketball for boys and girls in grades 4-6 is now underway at the Community Center. Games and practices are being held on Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings for the youth players in grades 4-6. Games and practices are being held Saturday mornings and Tuesday evenings for the pee-wee players in grades 2 and 3.
Both the pee-wee and youth programs will continue play through the beginning of February 2009. Registration forms are available at the Fort Fairfield Community Center for anyone who has not already registered to play.
Indoor Walking and Jogging
The Fort Fairfield Community Center Gymnasium is open to the public for walking, jogging, and exercising Monday through Friday from 6:00am-12:00noon (except on holidays). There is no charge to participate.
Cross-Country Ski Rentals
The Fort Fairfield Parks and Recreation Department is now renting out cross-country ski packages for the winter. The cost for rental is $25 for the first child and $20 for each additional package for family members. The cross-country ski package includes skis, bindings, boots, and poles. Please contact the Fort Fairfield Parks and Recreation Department for an appointment at 472-3882.
After School Cross-Country Ski Program
The Fort Fairfield Parks and Recreation Department in conjunction with the Maine Winter Sports Center will be conducting a cross-country ski program again this winter starting sometime the middle of January. The program is for boys and girls in grades 2-6 and will be held after school on the Fort Fairfield Ski Trails. More information about the program will be forthcoming soon.
Saturday kids Ski Club
The Nordic Heritage Sport Club along with the Maine Winter Sports Center and local recreation and parks departments are sponsoring the Saturday Kids Ski Club to be held at the Nordic Heritage Center on Saturdays from 10:00am-12:00noon beginning on January 17 and ending on March 28. This program is open to all Aroostook County kids who are currently in grades 2-8. The program is designed for kids of all abilities including first time skiers as well as the more experienced. The cost to participate is $10 per skier. You can register for the Kids Ski Club through your local recreation department or by contacting Melissa at the Maine Winter Sports Center at 227-0250.
Ice Skating
The Fort Fairfield outdoor ice skating rink is scheduled to be open by Saturday, December 27 (weather permitting). The warming hut will be open daily from 12:00-4:00pm and 6:00-8:00pm during Christmas vacation. After vacation week, the warming hut will be open Monday-Friday from 3:30-5:30pm, Saturday and Sunday from 12:00-4:00pm. Skates are available to use for free.
Field Trips
The parks and recreation department will be sponsoring field trips over Christmas vacation. We will be going to the movies in Caribou on one day and tubing at Big Rock on another day.
Big Rock Tickets
The parks and recreation department is selling reduced rate tickets to ski at Big Rock Mountain again this winter. The cost is $19 for a junior ticket ($3 savings) and $24 for an adult ticket ($6 savings). Please call the parks and recreation departmen to arrange for your purchase.
