The N.H. Lightning 14U Monte travel softball team of based in Concord recently closed out the fall season with a championship at a two-day tourney in Revere, Mass. Team members include Finley Heath, Abbie Vlacich, Brooke Miller, Aislynn Hyde, Gianna Hyde, Stella Prieto, Emily Powers, Dorothy Ricard, Natalee Rowell, Kathryn Mills, Amanda Bertsimas and Annabelle Syvertson. For those interested in being part of N.H. Lightning, go to www.nhlightning.org.
Events
Public ice skating returns to Everett Arena on Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday hours will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday hours will also take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission will be $6 and free for ages 3 and under. Skate rentals will be available for $6 at the arena’s pro shop. Ice skating lessons will be offered by Concord Parks & Recreation with registration starting in October. Ice skating will continue through March 16. Adult stick practice will be offered for ages 14 and up on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. through March 15. Additional hours will occur Monday through Thursday from 3:30-4:45 p.m. through Nov. 23. Admission will be $10 and free for goalies. Helmet and gloves are required, and full equipment is recommended. Youth stick practice will be available for ages 13 and below on Friday afternoons from 3:30-4:45 p.m. through Nov. 25. Admission will be $10 and free for goalies. Full equipment is required. Full skating information is available at concordnh.gov/skating.
Pitching clinic facilitated by former Salem High Softball coach (winner of 15 NHIAA state championships) and current NCAA D-I Merrimack College softball pitching coach Harold Sachs are accepting registrations for players in grades 5-12. Clinic is on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Plymouth State University’s All Well North Bank of New Hampshire building. Cost is $100 per session, $175 for two sessions and $250 if you pre-register for all three. Bring your own catcher (catcher is free to attend). Email Plymouth State softball head coach Mike Bernier at mabernier2@plymouth.edu with questions.