AUBURN – Auburn Recreation is offering two softball leagues again this season.

There will be a co-rec league for women and men, ages 18 and over. At least one-third of the roster must be made up of women, with four women and six men comprising the defensive team at all times. Games are played Sunday afternoon and evening. The league will hold its preseason meeting Tuesday, April 14 at 6 p.m.

The Players League is open to players 18 and up and is ideal for the experienced player, allowing for the skill and game knowledge of older players to shine. The league typically plays one game per week for a 14-game season.

The league utilizes a Worth Blue Dot ball or equivalent, and teams are limited to two home runs per game. Regular season will be followed by a double-elimination tournament. Games are played Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Preseason meeting is Tuesday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m.

Rosters must have a minimum of 14 players and a maximum of 20, with a simple majority being Auburn or Lewiston residents. Proof of residency is required for Twin Cities players. Businesses may enter a team under the industry clause, which waives the residency requirement.

Early registration for all intact 2008 teams is ongoing until April 3. Open registration for new and returning teams is set for April 6-17. Co rec fee is $560 per team for the season. Players fee is $750 for the season. There is a required minimum deposit of $200, and teams must be paid in full by the start of the season.

League fees do not cover team equipment, balls or uniforms.

Lewiston police-fire hockey game Saturday

LEWISTON – The Lewiston Police Department in conjunction with The Lewiston Fire Department will be conducting a fund drive to help support the Maine Special Olympics. Together, they will wage the inaugural “Battle of the Badges” benefit hockey game Saturday, March 21 at Androscoggin Bank Colisee. Game time is 7 p.m.

Tickets are available for a $5 donation, which will allow entry for a family of four and are available at the Lewiston Police & Fire departments as well as the Androscoggin Bank Colisee njow or on game night. Commemorative T-shirts will be sold the night of the game at $10 for short sleeve and $12 for long sleeve. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Maine Special Olympics. All Colisee concessions will be open during the game.

Either LPD Chief Welch or LFD Chief Leclair will hand off the “Battle of the Badges” trophy at game’s end.

Buckfield Rec summer adult softball

BUCKFIELD – The Buckfield Recreation Commission is now accepting team applications for this summer’s adult coed softball league. Hurry to register as there will be a limit of 15 teams. Registration fee per team is $750. For more information, please call Jillian Chabe at 713-8842 or e-mail at [email protected].