Mark Placy and Don Steenbeke Jr. won the two-ball best ball event at Concord Country Club on Sunday with a score of 59. Steenbeke also tied for second teaming up with Lee Blossom to shoot 60. Scott Towle and Brian Smith shared the tie for second place. Dave Perry and Don Steenbeke Jr., and Dave Kruse and Ray Steenbeke tied for third shoorting 61. The ladies of Concord CC played a game where they threw out the worst three holes to get a final net score. Mary Hogan won the event with a final score of 46. There was a three-way tie for second place at 52 between Chris Friedman, Marge Bell and Barb Beers.
NFL Flag Football is being offered by Concord Parks and Recreation. It is a league for boys and girls, ages 6 to 11. The league provides boys and girls the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of football while playing in a safe environment. The league runs Sundays from Sept. 9 to Oct. 21. Ages 6-8 meet from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., ages 9-11 meet from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and ages 12-14 meet 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Final signup deadline is Aug. 24.
Beginner to advanced archery classes, through the Concord Parks and Recreation department, run Saturday afternoons for six-week sessions at the Green Street Community Center. Class instructor is Dana White. The next session begins Sept. 7 and Sept. 8. Contact Concord Rec at 225-8690 for more information.
Boot Camp, via the Concord Parks and Recreation department, is 45 minutes of fast, high intensity, sweaty fun. Each class is different using a variety of formats and equipment and will challenge your body in new ways. Classes run Wednesdays from 5 to 5:45 p.m. from Wednesday to Sept. 12, and Saturdays from 8:15 to 9 a.m. from Saturday to Sept. 8. Instructed by Jodi Cornell.
Nor’Easter Softball Club tryouts for the 2019 season will be held on Sunday at the Belmont High School softball field. The 12U team will run from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; The 14U team from 10:30 a.m. to noon; and the 16U team from noon to 1:30 p.m. A rain date is scheduled for Aug. 19. For more information, contact Fern Beaudet at fbeaudet@feltoninc.com or at 867-8080.
NH Lightning softball tryouts will be at Martin Field in Concord on Wednesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for U10 players. Tryouts are also on Sunday for U10 at 9 a.m., U12 at 10 a.m., U14 at 11 a.m., U16 at noon and U18/18+ at 1 p.m. Call Jim Rosenberg at 387-6424 with questions.
NH Comets softball tryouts for the 2019 softball season are set. The 10U team will have tryouts on Sunday from 12:30-2:30 p.m. The 12U/14U tryouts will be Sunday from 2:30-4:30 p.m. The 16U/18U tryouts will be Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. and Sunday from 5-7 p.m. All tryouts will be at Sanel Park, 127 Old Suncook Road, Concord. Contact Bob Palisi at 231-1446 or Chris Kelley at 759-8894 with questions.
Rundlett Middle School athletics registrations are open. Parents must sign in to their PowerSchool Parent account at ps.sau8.org, or go to sau8.org and choose Athletics. If you have not yet signed up to PowerSchool Parent, you will need the one-time Access ID and access password for each of your children, which may be obtained from Rundlett Middle School at 225-0862. Rundlett registration closes Sept. 8. Athletes are strongly encouraged to register at this time.
NH Lady Cannons softball tryouts for the 2019 season for the 10U, 12U and 14U teams will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. noon at Concord Sports Center. The 16U and 18U team tryouts will be on Wednesday from 5:30-7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.-noon at Concord Sports Center. For more information go to concordsportscenter.com or contact Bryan Caruso at 224-1655.
Merrimack Valley High School fall sports start on Aug. 13 at 8:30 a.m. except for football and spirit. Football equipment handout will be on Thursday for grades 11-12 from 3:30-5 p.m. and on Friday for grades 9-10 from 3:30-5 p.m. Fall spirit tryouts will be on Aug. 20 from 8-10 a.m. at Penacook Elementary School. Athletes starting on Aug. 13will meet on their respective game field in the stands. All athletes must have a physical on file (given after Jan. 1 of athletes’ eighth-grade year) and current ImPact test (must recertify every two years). Physicals and ImPact tests are required prior to trying out. Interscholastic Athletic Agreement forms must be signed by the student-athletes and returned on Aug. 14.
Hillsboro-Deering High School fall sports tryouts/first practice will be on Aug. 13 at the following times and locations: football practice, 7:30 a.m., HDHS football field; girls’ soccer tryouts, 7:30 a.m., HDHS soccer fields; girls’ volleyball tryouts, 8 a.m., HDHS gym; cross country practice, 8 a.m., Grimes Field; boys’ soccer tryouts, 9 a.m., HDHS soccer fields; golf tryouts, 2 p.m., Angus Lea Golf Course. All athletes trying out must have a physical already on file with the athletic trainer or school nurse, or they must have a current physical for 2018-19 ready to turn in to their coach. All athletes must also have a current ImPact test results on file with the athletic trainer. Athletes without a physical and/or ImPact test result will not be allowed to participate.
Hopkinton High School fall sports will begin on Aug. 13 at the following locations and times: boys’ soccer, at the high school, grades 10-12 from 7:30-10 a.m., incoming freshmen from 5-7 p.m.; girls’ soccer, Houston Field 3, 8-10:30 a.m.; field hockey, high school field hockey field, 8-11 a.m.; cross country, high school, 8:30-10 a.m.; golf, high school parking lot, 10:15; football, Hillsboro-Deering HS, 7:30 a.m. In order to start practicing, student-athletes must have a physical on file from within the last two years. All other paperwork may be filled out at the myschoolbucks website. If a student-athlete does not make a team and/or decides not to play, the athletic fee can be refunded.
Cap City Fall Basketball tryouts will be on Sunday, Aug. 14 (grades pre-K through sixth), Aug. 15 (grades 7-12), Aug. 18 and Aug. 26 for boys and girls of all abilities between pre-kindergarten and 12th grade. Tryout fee is $30 and covers all three tryout dates (Aug. 26 tryout is only for those who could not attend the first three). Cap City Basketball offers a variety of Fall League and AAU teams. For specific tryout times for each grade level visit capcitybasketball.com or email capcitybasketball@gmail.com.
Concord Crew fall registration is open. No experience needed and everybody rows. Concord Crew is a non-profit organization providing middle and high school age kids throughout the Capital Area with an opportunity to learn new skills, achieve and maintain great fitness and make friends. Go to concordcrew.org. Register by Aug. 27.
Bow Recreation is now taking registrations for archery, lacrosse, kickball, tennis, fall soccer and fitness programs like boot camp, line dancing, meditation, pilates and yoga. For more information call 223-3920 or go to bownh.gov.
Players needed
Seacoast Express United is looking for soccer players for the upcoming season in the NEP League. The program needs two boys born in 2010, two boys born in 2009 and two boys born in 2008. It’s also looking for two girls born in 2005 or 2006 to fill out the roster. Contact Darrell Betley at dbetley@seacoastunited.com or at 421-4481 for more information.
The New Hampshire Wrestling Officials Association is looking for high school and youth officials for the upcoming season. The NHWOA will be holding an apprentice clinic on Sept. 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Camp Mi-Te-Na in Alton. If interested, contact NHWOA president Rick Ross at 396-8238.
The New England Wolves 18U and 16U split-season hockey teams are in search of a few more players for the upcoming fall season. The team is open to experienced skaters in birth years 2000-03. The Wolves are members of the New England Premier Hockey League. For more information, contact GM Andrew Trimble at scoringconcepts@gmail.com or visit the Wolves website at ne-wolveshockey.com.
New England Fusion U16 Gold softball is looking for a utility player to add to the team. The team currently has players from Concord, Pembroke, Litchfield, Londonderry, Pinkerton Academy, Souhegan, Windham and Milford. Practices are held in Londonderry and the team competes in local tournaments as well as nationals. Player fees will be prorated. For more information, contact head coach Mike Bernier at michael.bernier@myfairpoint.net.
New England Wolves U14 Hockey is looking for a few more players for the 2018-19 season. The team is open to experienced skaters in born in 2004 and 2005. The Wolves are part of the New England Premier Hockey League and play out of the Plymouth State Ice Arena and Merrill Fay Arena in Laconia. For more information, contact General Manager Andrew Trimble at scoringconcepts@gmail.com or visit the Wolves’ website at AmericanHockeyInstitute.com.
Central Force Basketball is looking for a few girls for its high school teams for the upcoming AAU season. Call Mark Dionne at 340-1281.
Peak FC soccer and futsal club is looking for a few more boys born in 2007 and 2008 for its premier team for this fall. If interested please contact the club at info@peakfc.net or go to peakfc.net.
Concord Capitols Football and Cheer is still looking for cheer and football players for the upcoming season. Competitive cheer for kids in kindergarten through eighth grade is available, as is flag football for girls and boys ages 5-8 and tackle football for ages 7-14. Visit concordcapitols.org to sign up or contact Jen Diachenko at jdiachenko@gmail.com or by phone at 608-7470.
The 12th annual Davis & Towle Friendly Kitchen 5K is Sept. 7 at NHTI in Concord. The race begins at 5:30 p.m. Walkers are encouraged. There will be a children’s run at 6:15 p.m. Music, refreshments, age awards and a giant raffle. Contact Perry Seagroves at pseagroves@ccsnh.edu for more information.
The Boscawen Old Home Day Golf Classic will be held Aug. 23 at Den Brae Golf Course in Sanbornton. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Shotgun start at 9 a.m. Registration and sponsorship forms can be found at townofboscawen.org/oldhomeday.golf. The cost for a foursome is $360, which includes 18 holes, cart, prizes and chicken barbeque. Sponsorships start at $100. Email lymancousens@comcast.net or call 796-6446 for more information.
Public roller skating nights are returning this summer to the Douglas N. Everett Arena on Friday and Sunday nights. Admission is $5 and skate rentals are available for $5. Skating hours are 6-8 p.m. on Fridays and 5-7 p.m. on Sundays. Adult skating hours are Fridays from 8:15-10:15 p.m. and Sundays from 7:15-9:15 p.m. Visit concordnh.gov/rollerskating for more information.
Concord City “B” tennis tournament will be held the week of Aug. 13. Deadline to register is Thursday at 9 p.m. Tournament is intended for 3.0-4.0 rated players. Previous winners are welcome to play again. Players need to be available to play after 5 p.m. on weekdays and on Saturday. Entry fee is $15 for singles and $30 per doubles team. Payment due at first match. Email Jeff Siegel at cgulls@comcast.net if interested.
Belmont High School alumni soccer matches between alumni and current players will be on Friday. The girls’ match will be at 7:30 p.m. and the boys’ match will be about 9 p.m.
10th Annual ForMatt Foundation Golf Tournament will be held Friday at Derryfield Country Club in Manchester. The non-profit Foundation was formed to honor the memory of Matt Choiniere, a former Concord High student-athlete who passed away in 2008 at the age of 22. The ForMatt Foundation provides grants for children that allow them to participate in healthy activities such as sports, music, art, theater and more. The registration fee is $100 per player. Hole sponsorships (with your business name printed on a sign to be placed at the hole) are available for $100. To register, sponsor, donate or find out more, go to formattfoundation.org or call Vint Choiniere at 707-4736.
Concord High School Boys’ Soccer Alumni Game will be held on Aug. 16 at 5:30 p.m. at Rundlett Middle School. All former players are welcome. Contact head coach Scott Dunlop at scottdunlop28@yahoo.com with any questions.
Wanakee Wilderness 5K is on Aug. 18 at 9 a.m. at Wanakee United Methodist Center, 75 Upper New Hampton Road, Meredith. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. The 5K trail race goes through the hills and mountains with a view of Lake Pemigewasset. Registration is $25 ahead of time or $30 on race day. There will be a BBQ and silent auction after the race. Register at wanakeewilderness5k.com.
Par for Hooves Golf Scramble to Benefit Live and Let Live Farms will be held Sept. 24 at Pembroke Pines Country Club. The fee is $500 per foursome. For additional ways to sponsor and more information, contact Chris Robinson at cperci33@gmail.com or 340-1479.
Camps/Clinics/Lessons
CARAMBA Soccer Camp, run by USSF A licensed director Jorge Pardo, will be held at the Center Point Fields in Concord Monday through Thursday). Players in grades 1-12 may attend. Contact Jorge Pardo at 496-3579 or carambasoccercamps@gmail.com, or visit soccerskillscamp.org for more information.
Tennis camp for ages 8-14 taught by Concord Parks and Recreation staff will run Monday-Friday from 5-7:30 p.m. Players will be challenged at their own level of play with beginners focusing on fundamentals and experienced players fine tuning their skills and training for competitive play. For more go to concordparksandrec.com or call 225-8690.
Concord Parks & Rec preseason soccer camp for grades 3-6 with international coaches will be Aug. 20-24 from 5:30-8 p.m. The camp will feature drills for foot skills, tactical practices and freestyle soccer. For more go to concordparksandrec.com or call 225-8690.