LEWISTON/AUBURN – The YMCA of Auburn-Lewiston and the YWCA of Central Maine are preparing to kick off the 2005-06 Twin Cities Swim Team season. The TCST Sea Lions are a co-ed swim team for kids ages 5 to 18.

Registration began Monday. Participants must register at both the YMCA and YWCA. The annual fall parents meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the YMCA in Auburn.

The season begins Tuesday, Oct. 11. FMI, contact the YMCA at 62 Turner St. in Auburn. The phone number is 795-4095. Or contact the YWCA at 130 East Avenue in Lewiston, 795-4050.

MABC Fall Coaches Clinic is Oct. 7-8

WATERVILLE – The Maine Association of Basketball Coaches announces its season-opening coaches clinic on Friday, Oct. 7 and Saturday, Oct. 8 at Colby College.

Clinicians include Joanne McCallie of Michigan State, Dick Whitmore of Colby, Dan Costigan of Cheverus High School, Lori Gear-McBride of Colby College, Barbara Stevens of Bentley College, Bill Herrion of the University of New Hampshire, Ann McInerney and Ted Woodward of Maine and David McLaughlin of Stonehill.

FMI, go to www.mabc1.org or call Jim Seavey at 591-5476.

Turner Highlands offering virtual golf

TURNER – Turner Highland Country Club announces the start of an indoor virtual golf league in January. FMI, please call 224-7060.

18th annual Sunday River Summit Challenge

NEWRY – The 18th annual Sunday River Summit Challenge is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 9 at 10 a.m.

Registration will take place on race day at the South Ridge Base Aera from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. You may also register online at www.active.com.

The event features a competitive 3-mile foot race or a non-competitive hike from the base area to the top of Locke Mountain. Participants receive a goodie bag, snacks and water.

Other events on the weekend include the North American Wife-Carrying Championship.