RUMFORD — The Falcons Summer Hoop Camp will run from June 20 to July 1 at Mountain Valley High School for students in grades 2 through 8.

The camp is open to any area youngsters that have the desire to learn more about the great game of basketball, regardless of previous experience. The goal of camp is to fulfill the individual expectation of the participants, whether it is playing in the championship game at Cumberland County Civic Center or engaging in healthy exercise and friendly competition.

Camp will be broken up into grade levels, and different aspects of the game will be taught at the different levels. Grades 2-3 will attend from 8 to 9 a.m.; Grades 4-5 will attend from 9 to 10:30 a.m.; and grades 6-8 will attend from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

The camp’s philosophy is to give campers a better understanding of the game. We hope that every camper can look back on their experience and say that they are a better basketball player than when they started.

A special feature at this year’s camp is the addition of Dr. Dish, a basketball training tool that helps athletes reach their maximum potential through maximum repetition. Campers will have access to the most modern technology on the market today. Campers will get a chance to train like the pros with this new addition.

Registrations will be taken up to and on the first day of the camp. Pre-registration forms will be sent home with all students in the former SAD 43 school system. If you plan on signing up on the day of the camp, please show up 30 minutes early. If you have any questions or concerns, contact Rick White at 357-1313.

Big field for Fit Fext 5K

AUBURN — More than 400 runners and walkers have registered for the YMCA Fit Fest 5K, the first round of The Greater L-A Triple Crown 5K Series presented by Maine Orthopaedic Foundation. The event takes place at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 11 at Festival Plaza in Auburn.

Registration is available through the event website — www.triplecrown5k.com — and on race day from 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. Cost is $17 per person through June 10 with an increase to $20 on race day. Triple Crown registration will also be available for $45 per person through June 10, then increasing to $50. Volunteers may also register via the website.

The 3.1 mile USATF certified course is flat and fast, beginning at the corner of Court and Main Streets in Auburn and ending along the Riverwalk leading into Festival Plaza. Robert Gomez of Westbrook broke the course record in 2010 with a time of 15:13, while Tina Meserve’s 2003 time of 17:11 stands as the women’s mark.

Along with a full field of eager runners and walkers, the YMCA Fit Fest will feature prize drawings, food, refreshments, music and awards to the top three finishers in nine age categories. The Auburn Firefighters Local 797 Kids’ Fun Run will precede the 5K at 8:15 a.m. The run is free to all youngsters and registrations will be accepted on the day of the event.

The Triple Crown broke attendance records for the second straight year in 2010 with 1,864 combined entries. The series continues with Emily’s Run on Sunday, July 24 at Edward Little High School and the L/A Bridge Run on Sunday, August 28 at the Rollodrome in Auburn.

Funds raised will benefit community programs including the Auburn-Lewiston YMCA, The Fletcher Foundation and the Bridge Run Foundation.

For more information including volunteer and sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.triplecrown5k.com.

Hoop club seeks donations

LEWISTON — The Lewiston Area Basketball Club is a non-profit organization that promotes basketball in Maine by helping players develop their physical and fundamental basketball skills while fostering an environment of sportsmanship among players, coaches, parents and others involved in basketball.

Over the next several weeks, the club will be working hard at practice and fundraising for their trip to Virginia in July to compete in the national AAU tournament.

Many of our athletes are financially challenged, and we rely on fundraisers and donations to operate our program. We are seeking assistance to help pay for travel expenses. Your help in sending our team to compete at the national championship will be greatly appreciated.

Donations may be mailed to: Lewiston Area Basketball Club, P.O. Box 967, Lewiston, Maine 04243. For more information, contact Elgin Physic at 619-3898.

Dirigo tennis camp

DIXFIELD — Tennis players will have an opportunity to test their skills while having fun at the 2011 Cougar Tennis Camp to be held for two weeks in July.

This is the 14th annual Cougar Camp for boys and girls in grades four through 12. It is divided into two separate sessions at the Pierce courts. The first runs from Monday, July 18–Friday, July 22 for grades 7 to 12, from 6 to 9 p.m. The atmosphere shifts the following week when grades four through six invade the courts the 25th through 29th from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Dirigo and Mountain Valley elementary children and student-athletes will be joined by campers from surrounding communities. The camp will offer beginning players basic skills instruction and match play experience to practice their new skills, so they can enjoy the game of tennis. The more experienced players will receive plenty of match play and individual instruction to improve their games.

Dirigo High School tennis coach Art Chamberlin said the camp is not pressure packed, so each individual has an opportunity to go at his or her own pace. The older group tends to compete on a higher level and push themselves harder.

Cost is $65 per camper (includes a T-shirt), $55 without a shirt, and $45 for additional family members. Please mail a $10 deposit by June 20. Contact Chamberlin at 357-1057, 597-2375 or [email protected]. Mailing address is 502 Canton Point Road, Canton, Maine 04221.

Pro wrestling card June 11

MEXICO — The National Wrestling Alliance’s NWA On Fire presents “Night of Champions” is set for the Mexico Recreation Center on Saturday, June 11 at 7 p.m.

This special night of professional wrestling brings three companies together for the first time, with all the championship belts on the line. Tickets for this event are $7 in advance at Maddy’s Pizza in Mexico or Mountain Valley Variety in Rumford. The cost at the door is $9.

There are several main events, with possibly the biggest being the Dynasty’s D.C. Dillinger challenging NWA On Fire champion Julian Starr.

Also, Dillinger’s partner, Brian Fury, goes for the gold against the Bodyslam Wrestling Organization title holder Sebastian Cruz in one-on-one competition, and the Independent Wrestling Entertainment champ Johnathan Alexander Primer defends against top challengers Cameron Mathews and Jay Jaillet in a triple threat match.

In tag team competition, IWE champs Capital Punishment battle NWA On Fire title holders the Dream Team, and IWE television champion Mark Moment defends against Scotty Vegas.

Also scheduled to be in attendance are Jivin’ Jimmy, Makua, Preacher Finneus James, the Minutemen, BWO tag team champions the Shooting Stars, Richie Rotten, Mr. Darius Carter, Trystan Law, Scotty Slade, Pat Mathews, Nick Fahrenheit and many others.