Youth baseball
The Concord Cannons U16 Prospects team recently competed in the Blue Chip National tournament in Diamond Nation N.J., finishing 13th out of 68 teams, losing only one game. Gilford’s Isaac Wallace and Adrian Siravo and New Hampton’s Alex Rives picked up wins on the mound, while Pittsfield’s Devin Bedell, Merrimack Valley’s Caleb Heath and Mount Royal’s Andrew Normandin all had big tournaments. The Cannons finished the summer with a 28-3 record.
Tim McKenna aced the 117-yard second hole at Duston’s Country Club, hitting with a 9-iron. Shot was witnessed by Laura, Caiden and Greyson McKenna.
Concord Parks & Recreation Boot Camp, 45 minutes of fast, high intensity, sweaty fun, is accepting registrations. Each class is different, using a variety of formats and equipment and will challenge your body in new ways. Classes run Wednesdays from 5-5:45 p.m. until Sept. 12, and Saturdays from 8:15-9 a.m. until Sept. 8. Instructed by Jodi Cornell.
NH Lightning softball tryouts will be at Martin Field in Concord 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 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.
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.
Cap City Fall Basketball tryouts will be on Sunday, Tuesday (grades pre-K through sixth), Wednesday (grades 7-12), Aug. 18 and Aug. 26 at Bishop Brady High School 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.
Seacoast United Cubs Baseball Club will be hosting its final tryout for 2018/19 teams on Aug. 20 at the SUSC Concord Indoor Facility. The 10U, 11U, 12U tryouts are 5-6:30 p.m., followed by 13U, 14U tryouts from 6:30-8 p.m. For more information, contact Jordan Anderson at janderson@seacoastunited.com.
NFL Flag Football is being offered by Concord Parks and Recreation. It is a league for boys and girls, ages 6-11. 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-Oct. 21. Ages 6-8 meet from 9:30-11:30 a.m., ages 9-11 meet from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and ages 12-14 meet 1:30-3:30 p.m. Final signup deadline is Aug. 24.
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.
FieldHouse Sports Indoor Facility fall indoor soccer leagues are accepting registrations. Leagues offered for adults are men 18-plus, men 30-plus, women 25-plus and adult coed. All abilities are welcome. Games begin the week of Aug. 27. Teams play one night a week (Monday-Thursday) for eight weeks. Twelve-week youth leagues (ages 5-18) begin the week of Oct. 29. Register online at fieldhousesports.com, call 226-4646 or stop in at 12 Tallwood Drive in Bow.
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.
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. SEU is 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.
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.
Officials Needed
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.
Bow High School annual alumni boys’ soccer game is scheduled to be held on Thursday. The girls’ match will be at 7:30 p.m. and the boys’ match will be about 9 p.m.
Concord High School Boys’ Soccer Alumni Game will be held on Thursday 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.
Bow High School annual boys’ soccer alumni game is scheduled to be held on Thursday. The girls’ match will be at 7:30 p.m. and the boys’ match will be about 9 p.m.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Concord Parks & Recreation beginner to advanced archery classes will 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.
Little Strikers soccer skills clinics (ages 3-6) will be held at FieldHouse Sports Indoor Facility in Bow on Saturday mornings starting Sept. 8. Clinics run through the late spring and are instructional, interactive and fun. Cost for Mini Strikers (ages 3-4) is $40. Cost for Little Strikers (ages 5-6) is $50. T-shirt included. Register online at FieldhouseSports.com, call 226-4646 or stop in at 12 Tallwood Drive.