The Bow High field hockey program will host a World Camp USA 2-day technical skills training camp for grades 6-12 at New England College on July 15-16. The training is designed as a European camp with up-and-coming international drills, live demos and a fun cultural hockey experience. Register at worldcampusa.com/camps and contact info@worldcampusa.com or Rebecca Cleary at rcleary@bownet.org for more information.
University of New Hampshire senior defenseman Jenna Rheault (Deering) was given the Colleen Coyne Defensive Player Award during the women’s hockey team’s banquet on Sunday in Portsmouth. Rheault was second on the team in blocked shots with 50 and tallied a single-game high of three blocked shots six different times. Rheault also finished with 10 points (two goals, eight assists) for her career.
The Concord Crew team brought home the McCormick Cup from the Queen City Ergatta in Manchester last month. The Queen City, hosted by Manchester Central, is an indoor rowing competition. The Cup was awarded to the crew team that earned the most points through racing the Ergatta.
Tryouts/Registrations
Rundlett Middle School spring sports registration is currently open and closes on Monday. Students must register through FamilyID by that time in order to play. The direct link is familyid.com/organizations/concord-school-district-athletics or visit the Concord School District website sau8.org/departments/athletes, which will provide more detailed information and spring sport schedules. All athletes are encouraged to register as soon as possible.
Concord Parks and Recspring NFL Flag Football League for area youth is accepting registrations. Three divisions are being offered: ages 6-8, 9-11 and 12-14. League held on Sundays at Merrill Park. Registration is open until April 17. Visit concordparksandrec.com or call 225-8690 for more information.
Concord Flyers Girls Track and Field season will open on June 3 from 5:30-7 p.m. at Memorial Field. Practices will be held Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-7 p.m. Practice meets will be held on Sunday mornings from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. during June. The season will cover 10 weeks and end the first week of August. All area girls (ages 6-15) are welcome to join. For more information please call or text Jack Fraser at 731-0765 or email jackf428@hotmail.com.
Mt. Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb registration is open. Cyclists who wish to compete in this historic bike race to the summit of the highest peak in the northeastern United States can sign up at mwarbh.org. This event is the only opportunity to cycle the Auto Road which is otherwise closed to bicycles. Registration starts at $150 plus fundraising. Entrants may also participate in the Practice Ride, held on July 14. The Practice Ride is limited to 300 participants. the Hillclimb begins at the base of the 7.6-mile Mt. Washington Auto Road and finishes at the mountain’s peak, 6,288 feet above sea level. Questions about registration may be sent to joliver@tinmountain.org.
New England Wolves U16 full-season hockey team, coached by former NCAA hockey player Greg Lenti, will include 2-3 practices on ice per week, skill sessions all fall with the Wolves EHL Jr. coaches and director of player development Tim Kunes, competition in the NEPHL and United Tier 1 League, use of Wolves video room and JR Facilities, two workouts a week (minimum) and use of synthetic ice at Wolves training center (465 Province Rd. in Laconia). Uniforms and apparel included in tuition. For more info or to try out contact GM Andrew Trimble at scoringconcepts@gmail.com.
Concord Coed Softball League is seeking female players for the upcoming season. The league is looking for women at least 18 years of age who have previous softball experience. The CCSL, in its 27th year, features 16 teams that play about 18 games per season. Cost to play is $30 per player and games are played in Bow, Concord and Pembroke on Monday-Thursday at 6 p.m. If interested, email your name, phone number and playing experience to commissioner@concordcoedsoftball.com. For more information, visit ConcordCoedSoftball.com.
Peak FC soccer is looking for spring players for its U10 and U12 boys’ teams. The Peak FC teams play spring soccer at the NEAC Complex in Pembroke. For more information reach out to Bill Nardino at bnardino@peakfc.net.
NH Lady Cannons 18U White USA Softball team is looking for one experienced player to complete its roster for the upcoming season. For more information or to schedule a personal tryout, contact Kevin McLaughlin at kdmcl@comcast.net.
NH Lightning 18-plus team is looking for players, pitchers and catchers. If interested, contact 18plusmanagernhlightning.org.
Central Force Basketball is looking for a few more girls for their 5/6th grade girls’ team for the upcoming season. Call Mark at 340-1281 for more information.
Events
15th Annual NHTI/Delta Dental 5K Benefit Road Race will be held on April 19 at 6 p.m. A kids fun run will be at 6:45 p.m. Email race director coach Paul Hogan at phogan@ccsnh.edu.
Annual Franklin Animal Shelter golf tournament is on June 24 at Canterbury Woods Country Club. The event will be an 8:30 a.m. with a shotgun start. Entry fee is $400 per team, which includes green fees, golf carts, lunch and prizes. Go to franklinanimalshelter.com and click on the events calendar for more information. Credit cards are accepted. Sponsors are also needed. Contact Tom at the Franklin Animal Shelter at gsalfranklin@yahoo.com or 671-3909.
Summer boys’ and girls’ high school basketball tournaments will be held at NHTI this summer. The boys’ tournament will be July 13. Contact Paul Hogan at phogan@ccsnh.edu for information. The girls’ tournament will be on July 20. Contact Dala Johnson at dalaj21@yahoo.com for information.
Camps/Clinics/Lessons
Training for new field hockey officials will take place on Wednesday at the NHIAA in Concord from 6-8:30 p.m. Understanding the rules, officiating mechanics and situational play will be among the topics discussed during the classroom dates, and the training will extend to on the field in the spring and summer. The fee is $25 and a registration form can be completed at the New Hampshire Field Hockey Umpires Association’s website (nhfua.org). Email Cathy Pease at cathyatreach@gmail.com for more information.
Chandronnait Tennis Academy in Bow is offering a free four-week, after-school beginner tennis instructional program to grade-school students starting April 29. The program is called the “Start Right Tennis Initiative” and will include an hour each week of free instruction by Alan Chandronnait. Racquets, balls, court time and water will also be supplied. Players need to wear non-marking athletic shoes. Space is limited. Deadline to sign-up is April 25. To sign-up, or for more information, contact Alan Chandronnait at achandronnait@comcast.net or 774-3839. For more information on the Chandronnait Tennis Academy go to ctatennis.net.
Paul Hogan Basketball Camps will be held at NHTI on the following dates throughout the summer: Rip City Basketball Camp (June 24-28 and July 8-12), Girls Point Guard/Post Player Camp (June 30-July 2), Boys Point Guard/Post Player Camp (July 5-7) and the 26th Annual Specialist Basketball Camp (July 21-25). Information on all camps can be found at hogancamps.com or by calling 340-1719.
University of New Hampshire field hockey team will be holding two summer camps. Session 1 of the summer camp will be June 30-July 3 and Session 2 will be July 25-28. The summer camp sessions are open to junior high and high school students as of fall 2019. Players of all skill levels are welcome. Each session includes four days of field hockey instruction and a full evening program. The overnight option includes three meals daily and housing in a UNH residence hall. The day-only option includes two meals daily (lunch and dinner). Registration for all three events is available online at unhwildcats.com.
Pass Set Crush volleyball camp is available for girls entering grades 7-9 in the fall of 2019. This is an overnight adventure camp with a concentration in volleyball. The camp is located at Geneva Point Center on Lake Winnipesaukee in Moultonborough. The two sessions are July 7-11 and July 14-18. Plymouth State University women’s volleyball coach Joan Forge directs the camp and the staff features several New Hampshire volleyball coaches and outstanding high school and college players from around the country.
In addition to two daily sessions of volleyball, Pass Set Crush offers swimming, boating, yoga, water carnival, campfires, beach BBQ and more. Campers are housed in cabins with supervision, three nutritious meals are served daily, a nurse is on staff 24 hours a day, and the three beaches are staffed with lifeguards. Please contact Joan Forge for further information at 387-1202.
or visit passsetcrush.com.
Play On! Soccer Camp will be held at NHTI July 15-19 for boys and girls in grades 1-3. A second session for grades 4-11 will be held under the direction of Coach Heidi Crockett & Derek Johnson.
Panther Volleyball Day Camp, hosted by Plymouth State University women’s volleyball coach Joan Forge, will be held on July 22-25. This camp will feature two sessions. Panther Camp One is 9 a.m.-noon for girls entering grades 5-8 and is designed for beginner to intermediate players. Players will have fun while learning the basic fundamental skills, rules and strategies to be successful playing the sport of volleyball. Panther Camp Two is 1-5 p.m. for girls entering grades 9-12 and is designed for beginner, intermediate and advance players who want to play and excel at the high school level. The players will be challenged with improving their basic fundamental skills and will be given the opportunity to learn more advanced strategies, position specific skills, transition and concepts of team play. For information please contact Joan Forge at jcforge@plymouth.edu or call 603-387-1202.
CARAMBA Soccer Skills Camps, run by licensed coach Jorge Pardo, are accepting registrations. The summer camp in Gilmanton will run from July 22-26, in Chichester from July 22-26, in Concord from July 29-Aug. 2 and Aug. 12-15. Register online at soccerskillscamp.org. For more information call 496-3579 or email carambasoccercamps@gmail.com.