RUMFORD – Young football fans will have the opportunity to exhibit their football skills when Rumford Parks and Rumford Lodge of Elks No. 862 host an NFL Pepsi Punt, Pass & Kick competition on Sunday, Sept. 21.
The competition is free and open to boys and girls ages 8 to 15. It will be held at Hosmer Field at 9 a.m. for ages 8 to 11 followed by the 12 to 15 group at 10 a.m.
Registration begins 30 minutes before the competition. Each participant must fill out a registration form and have it signed by a parent or legal guardian. They also must provide a valid copy of their birth certificate in order to compete. Entry forms will be available the day of the competition. Coaches of AYF football teams will also have copies of the forms as well.
The NFL Pepsi Punt, Pass & Kick football competition allows youngsters to showcase their talents in punting, passing, and place kicking with scores based on distance and accuracy. Age classification is as of Dec. 31 of the current year.
Top finishers from each of eight age groups at the local competition will advance to a sectional competition. The winners at the sectional competition will have their scores compared with other sectional champions, and the top five scores from the pool of sectional champions advance to the New England Patriots team championship.
Age group champions at this level will be declared NFL Pepsi Punt, Pass & Kick team champions. The top four finishers in the boys’ and girls’ divisions within each age bracket from the pool of team champions will qualify for the national finals at an NFL playoff game in January.
A number of NFL players have competed in Punt, Pass & Kick, including quarterbacks Dan Marino and Drew Bledsoe. The NFL Pepsi Punt, Pass & Kick competition is produced by NFL Properties and sponsored by Pepsi. Support sponsors include Rumford Parks and Rumford Lodge of Elks No. 862.
FMI, contact Rick White at 364-3851.
Gail Saviello Memorial tennis tournament
WILTON – Join tennis enthusiasts of all ability levels at the Gail Saviello Memorial Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 27.
The tournament will be held at Academy Hill and surrounding courts, beginning at 9 a.m. and continuing through mid-afternoon.
Rain date is Sept. 28 at 11 a.m.
Registration is on an individual basis, with teams paired to create balanced competition. Format will be eight-game pro sets.
The tournament will benefit the upkeep of Academy Hill courts and the Wilton Public Library.
Each player is asked to make a donation of $15 payable on arrival, or $5 for students 18 and under. Lunch and snacks will be provided by Tyngtown Club.
Please call Mary Ryan at 645-4878 or e-mail mryan@maine.edu to register. Those who are unable to play but would like to make a donation are asked to make checks payable to Tyngtown Club and mail to Mary Ryan, P.O. Box 134, Wilton, Maine 04294.
BETHEL – Join golfers, leaf peepers and Jimmy Buffett enthusiasts from across New England as The Parrot Head Club of the Northern Tropi. The event will benefit the Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice and honor Lena Bell.
Weekend activities kick off Friday night with live entertainment at the Millbrook Tavern at Bethel Inn Resort. On Saturday, golf cart decorating commences first thing in the morning. Decorated carts need to be ready for the 11 a.m. shotgun start. Non-golfers can get into the swing of things by helping golfers or friends decorate the golf carts and secure your spot in the Golf Cart Parade during Happy Hour. Guests enjoy resort activities all day while teams are on the greens, including a pool party, fun games, relaxation and more.
After Happy Hour, enjoy a ‘Caribbean Dinner’ & Awards banquet – then ‘Party with a Purpose’ on Saturday night with Dirty McCurdy.
Registration is now open, with tournament and spectator guest packages available. Show your generosity by putting a team together and join us for this very worthy cause. AHCH specializes in hospice care for residents of long-term-care facilities, as well as those living in their own homes. Help make the last days of residents lives filled with the quality of life they deserve.
Please register in advance. Forms are available by emailing phcotnt@hotmail.com on-line at www.phcotnt.org (please email if you have trouble downloading) or by calling 415-3823.
Lodging packages begin at $109 per room per night for accommodations. Ask about available Weekend Getaway packages at (800) 654-0125 or visit www.bethelinn.com.
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