Sports in brief . . .

Caribou cheering
    The Viking cheering squad placed fourth with a score of 130.2 in Saturday’s regional cheering competition. The CHS cheerleaders will travel to the state competition on Saturday, Feb. 9 at the Augusta Civic Center to compete for the Class B state title. UMPI events
    The following sport event will take place at the University of Maine at Presque Isle.
    Climbing nights will be offered now through May at UMPI’s Gentile Hall. Climbing nights will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Feb. 4th, Mar. 3rd, Apr. 7th and May 5th. No experience is required. Please wear something comfortable to move in (no shorts permitted). There is no cost for members. $10 fee for non-members. Contact Amanda Morin for more information at Amanda.morin@umpi.maine.edu
Maine Winter Sports Center announcements
    On Wednesday, Jan. 30th MOJO’s will host a men’s wax night from 7 to 9 p.m. for waxing tips.
    MWSC is coordinating a trip to the Gatineau World Loppet just outside Ottawa to depart on Feb. 15th and return on Feb. 17th. In addition to skiing, participants will explore Ottawa. MWSC will cover transportation costs; lodging is $150 per night for two nights. Entry and associated fees are the responsibility of each participant. Contact John Farra for more information at john@mainewsc.org.
    From now through March, ski free Wednesdays will be offered at Big Rock from 4 to 9 p.m. Evenings will include free skiing, a free half hour lesson and $10 rentals.
    For more information, visit www.bigrockmaine.com.
Maine Handicapped Skiing
    Sunday River will hold their annual ski-a-thon on Saturday, March 29th in conjunction with Maine Handicapped Skiing organization to raise funds for the program.
    To register a team or join an existing team , call 1-800-639-7770 or visit www.skimhs.org.