Sports in brief . . .

SAD 1 looking for line runners
The SAD 1 athletic office is looking for students entering grades 2-8 to run lines during the middle school and high school soccer games this fall. If your son or daughter is interested, contact the athletic office at 764-6507.
ASA District I Class D  tourney
The ASA District I Class D softball tourney will be held the weekend of June 22-24 at the Presque Isle Outdoor Pool field. The games start at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. There is a $175 registration fee per team and the ASA registration form must be completed prior to signing up to compete in the tournament. There will be first-place individual and team trophies and second-place team trophies handed out at the end of the weekend.
Any interested teams should register by calling Mike Patenaude as soon as possible at 764-6613 or 227-4328.
Svenska bike tour slated
The Sweedish Colony Bicycle Tour will be held on June 23 at noon, starting at Thomas Park in New Sweden. Ride the scenic byways of the Swedish Colony and experience the culture, history and hospitality of a unique corner of Maine.
Three guided tours are available to choose from at 33 miles, 12 miles and five miles. Registration is $10 per person, with kids under 10 free. All proceeds will benefit the New Sweden Historical Society. All riders must wear helmets.
For more information, contact Deb Eustis-Grandy at 896-5240.
Youth biathlon program
What makes a cross country skier or winter biathlete? Students entering grades 8 and 9 are invited to find out by joining Maine Winter Sports coaches and athletes for training, skills, games and lessons at the Nordic Heritage Center in Presque Isle. Practices will be held Thursday mornings from 8-10 a.m. beginning June 28. The center is located on the Fort Fairfield Road.
The program will introduce students to the sports of cross-country skiing and biathlon on summer terrain. Skills practice includes balance, coordination, strength and flexibility. Games and lessons will utilize the skills learned. Students will also gain insight from visiting Maine Winter Sports Center junior and elite athletes.
Eighth- and ninth-graders are encouraged to attend one or two practices a week to get a feel for what an outdoor lifestyle geared towards competitive skiing is like. Motivated students will be encouraged to increase participation to prepare for high school racing with commitment and discipline.
For more information, contact coach Will Sweetser at will@mainewsc.org or call the Maine Winter Sports Center office at 492-1444.
TAMC Golf Classic
Team registrations are being accepted for the 11th annual TAMC Golf Classic to be held on Saturday, June 23 at the Presque Isle Country Club. The TAMC Golf Classic supports the Children’s Miracle Network (CMN), a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring that children have access to specialized care and equipment. As a CMN hospital, The Aroostook Medical Center receives money from CMN to purchase needed pediatric medical equipment and services.
The registration fee covers greens fees, cart fees, barbecue lunch, awards, and hors d’oeuvres. The tournament begins at 9 a.m. with a shotgun start. For more information or to register a team, call 768-4044.
MWSC announces trips
This summer the Maine Winter Sports Center introduces overnight wilderness trips for 11- to 14-year old County youth. The trips will take participants into local wilderness areas on hiking and canoeing trips.
The goal of the program is to familiarize youth with the incredible natural resources of Aroostook County while providing a hands-on approach to learning about wilderness skills and ethics. A canoe trip through the Fish River chain of Lakes will take place from June 25-28. There will be a canoe/hike combo trip to the North Maine Woods/Deboullie from July 16-18.
To sign up call the MWSC office during normal business hours at 492-1444.