Regional track and field championship

The Maine Association of USA Track and Field will hold its age 15 to 18 championship and Region 1 qualifying meet for ages 10 and younger, 11 to 12, 13 to 14, 15 to 16, 17 to 18 on Saturday, June 20, at Scarborough High School. The field events and running events will begin at 10 a.m. The triathlon, pentathlon, heptathlon and decathlon will be held on Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. On Sunday the heptathlon and decathlon continues at 9 a.m.

Athletes who are still 18 years of age through Aug. 2, are still eligible to compete in the Junior Olympic program. Age group is determined by subtracting birth year from 2009.

Individuals must be Maine USATF registered and can be obtained at the meet for $15. Entry fee is $5 for each event. Registration will begin one hour before the meet. Download an entry form from the Maine USATF Web site at www.meusatf.org. All entrants are to bring a copy of their birth certificate or other document showing proof of date of birth.

The top six individuals and relay clubs will qualify for the Region 1 meet to be held at Fitchburg State College June 26, 27 and 28. Registration for the Region 1 meet will be $7 per event and must be done before leaving.

The top three at the Region 1 meet will qualify for the National Championship to be held July 28 through Aug. 2 at North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, N.C.

For more information contact Ron Kelly (883-2747) evenings or email rkelly01@maine.rr.com

Scarborough does sports right

Four new communities have been recognized as official Sports Done Right school communities, joining eight other school districts and six parks and recreation departments.

Cape Elizabeth School Department, Cape Elizabeth Community Services, Scarborough School Department, Scarborough Community Services and Auburn School Department received unanimous approval for Sports Done Right accreditation from the Sports Done Right Board of Directors on Monday June 8.  

“The school department and community services in both Scarborough and Cape Elizabeth serve as outstanding examples of the power of community partnerships,” said Karen Hawkes, director of the Maine Center for Sport and Coaching at the University of Maine, which is the headquarters for the Sports Done Right program. 

“In both communities, the partnerships have led to increased athletic and leadership opportunities for students of all ages. Furthermore, the partnerships have ensured a consistent athletic philosophy throughout the community.”

Sports Done Right serves as a guide for schools and youth sports organizations to identify strengths in sports programs as well as areas of potential concern. The intent of the program is to generate local discussions about the overall sports program while forming local partnerships.

In memory

A memorial service for Beech Ridge Motor Speedway founder Jim “J.B.” McConnell will take place in the speedway grandstand on Wednesday, June 24 at 6 p.m. 

The memorial is open to the public and is free of charge. The event will highlight a prominent list of speakers, vintage race cars and opportunities to visit family and friends.

Dress is casual and comfortable. Beech Ridge fans from all eras are encouraged to attend this historic service.

McConnell died Dec. 4, 2008, at age 96. He built, owned and operated Beech Ridge from 1949 through 1973 and never lost interest or contact with the Ridge, attending events as recently as the past summer. The memorial service will commemorate the life of the “father of racing in Maine” and pay tribute to his accomplishments, which included inductions into the Maine Motorsports Hall of Fame and the New England Racing Hall of Fame. 

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