PI rec activities
The Presque Isle Recreation and Parks Department will host its annual indoor soccer tournament for high school students Saturday, March 6 at the Northern Maine Community College.
The tournament has a five-on-five format and teams are limited to 10 players. Deadline for registration is Friday, Feb. 26 at noon. The entry fee is $75 per team. For more information, contact the recreation office at 764-2545 or send an e-mail to adampirec@maine.rr.com.
Registration is under way for the after school art program, which begins in March. The second session’s themes are Winter Weavers and Wild Things. Grades 1-3 will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays, while grades 4-6 will meet on Wednesdays and Fridays, with all sessions running from 3-5:30 p.m. The cost of the program is $60 for Presque Isle residents with an additional fee for non-residents. Call 764-2545 with any questions.
The Presque Isle Recreation and Parks Department is offering an archery program for youth and adults Sundays from 6-8:30 p.m. This is an informal, drop-in program with a $6 fee for each night of shooting. Participants may bring their own equipment, and there will be some available for those who do not have equipment.
The Spurs used an 18-5 run in the second half to pull away for the 24-15 win over the Clippers in the first semifinal match up. Pat Cash scored six of his game-high 10 points during the run for the Spurs. Jake Kinney nailed three baskets for six points, while teammate Kyle Morris hit two jumpers for four points. Jacob O’Berry also finished with four points with baskets on offensive rebounds. Connor Murchison led the Clippers with six points, followed closely by four points from Khasen Lowe. Issac Devine chipped in with three points and Marcus Ouellette rounded out the attack with two points.
Bradley Kinney’s basket late in the fourth quarter was the deciding factor as the Pistons held off the upset-hungry Celtics in the other semifinal showdown, 18-17. Kinney finished with a team-high 10 points, leading five Pistons in scoring. Gavin Kelley and Steven Kinney each netted first-quarter baskets for two points each, and Nick Bartlett and Josiah Morse also knocked down two points for the Pistons. Parker Lambert led the Celtic comeback with a game-high 12 points. Grant Stewart added the other five points for the C’s.
The Pistons and Spurs squared off in a defensive battle to decide the 2010 championship. The Spurs hopped out to the early lead as the Pistons couldn’t get the lid off their basket. Jake Kinney and Pat Cash each hit baskets for the Spurs who took a 4-0 lead into the half. The Pistons seemed rejuvenated after the break, outscoring the Spurs 8-4 in the third quarter to head into the final period knotted at 8-all. Gavin Kelley scored four of his game-high six points in the final frame to help the Pistons complete the rally and pick up the 14-8 hard fought win. Josiah Morse finished with four points for the Pistons and David Kofstad and Grant Bridges knocked down two points apiece. Kinney and Cash each tallied four points for the Spurs. Congratulations to all the players on an exciting championship game and all the kids in the league for a fantastic season.
The Presque Isle Recreation and Parks Department will offer an eight-week Zumba program starting this week. Classes will meet each Tuesday and Thursday from through April 15 from 5:45-6:45 p.m. The cost to attend all 16 classes is $65, while an eight-class card is $40. For more information, call 764-2545.
The Presque Isle Recreation and Parks Department will continue to hold men’s basketball Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-9 p.m. Archery for all ages is on Sundays from 6-8:30 p.m.
The fee is $1 per person per night for basketball and $6 for archery.
The recreation department is now hosting birthday parties for ages 4 and up at the community center in addition to the indoor pool. The center is available Friday and Saturday nights from 6-8 p.m., with one hour of organized gym games included in the rental. Activities vary with age groups, but include wiffleball, soccer, basketball, and kickball.
For more information on rentals for the community center, call 764-2545 or email adampirec@maine.rr.com. Call the indoor pool at 764-2564 for information regarding rentals at that facility.
The recreation department now hosts LeBlanc’s Family Karate Saturday mornings. Classes are for ages 7 and up, and classes will be run from 9-11 a.m. every Saturday. The classes are designed for beginners and intermediate students. Registration can be taken at any time at the community center. Please contact Andy at aleblanc5@roadrunner.com with any questions.
