Sports briefs

Aerobics class offered
    The Houlton Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting registrations for a new eight-week session of aerobic classes. The program will begin on Monday, Sept. 14  and will be held each Monday and Wednesday from 5-6 p.m. at the Gentle Memorial Building.  
    Cindy Hutchinson will be the instructor. Cost for the eight-week program will be $40 for Houlton residents and $60 for non-Houlton residents. The class is limited to 20 participants. To register, call the Houlton Recreation Department at 532-1310 by Sept. 11.
Hunter Safety courses
    A Bow Safety Training Program will be held Sept. 16-19 at Military Street Baptist Church. The safety course is sponsored by the Christian Sportsman’s Fellowship and will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. on Sept. 16 and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 19.
    For more information, call Lou Provost at 532-3569.
    A Hunter Safety Course is slated for Sept. 15 and Sept. 26 at Houlton High School.
    The course, sponsored by SAD 70/29 Adult Education, will run from 6-8:30 p.m. on Sept. 15 and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 26.
    For more information, call 521-3154.    
Hunter Safety program to begin in September
    A Hands-On Hunter Safety program begins Sept. 13 through Sept. 27.
    Classes will be held from 1-4 p.m. on the following Sunday afternoons, Sept. 13, Sept. 20 and Sept. 27 at the Island Falls Fish and Game Club clubhouse at the Mattawamkeag Lake/ Boat landing.
    Instructor will be Peter Blood and the class is limited to 24 students. Students ages 10-14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The class is free. Preregistration is mandatory.
    For more information, call Blood at 463-3542.
SAMHA registration for 2009-2010
    SAMHA is holding its annual registration for the 2009-2010 hockey season on Tuesday, September 15 and Thursday, October 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the John Millar Civic Center.
    All new and returning players and coaches must register online with USA Hockey at www.usahockey.com and bring a printed confirmation receipt at the time of registration. They can download the consent to treat and code of conduct forms online at SAMHA’s new website www.samha.goalline.ca prior to registration. All three forms are required to complete the registration process.
    For more information, please contact Cheryl Tingley at 532-7466 or email at littlebear229@hotmail.com; or contact Lisa Duff at 532-0516 or email at alainasmom@msn.com. Registration forms may also be obtained at the recreation center office during normal business hours. Information regarding this year’s hockey season may be accessed at SAMHA’s new website: www.samha.goalline.ca.