LISBON — The Lisbon Junior Athletic League kicks off the start of its baseball season for Lisbon-resident children this Saturday, March 3, at the Lisbon Community School gym, with the first of several fun and educational baseball clinics for LJAL Farm League (ages 7 & 8), Cal Ripken Minors (ages 9 & 10), and Cal Ripken Majors (ages 11 & 12).

The Farm League clinic runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Cal Ripken Minors, 1:30 to 3 p.m.; and Cal Ripken Majors, 3:30 to 5 p.m. This first clinic in the series will get the kids right into the swing of things with hitting, throwing, catching, cardiovascular, and other drills that will truly benefit young ball players. There is limited room in the gym, so the space will be reserved solely for the participating kids, coaches, and helpers. Parents, families, and friends, please drop off your participating children and pick them up accordingly. All children in the clinics will be fully supervised at all times.

There is a one-time $25 fee for all the clinics that functions as this year’s LJAL fundraiser. (There is a $50 registration fee for the league, as well.). All participants will receive an LJAL tee shirt with the organization’s sharp new logo. For future LJAL baseball clinics times and dates, pertinent information, and contacts, please visit the LJAL’s website at www.ljal.org.

Founded in 1970, the LJAL is a nonprofit youth sports organization focused on providing Lisbon’s youth with sporting opportunities that educate kids and provide a safe, fun playing environment for peer-based, adult-supervised competition.

Farmington set for March 11

FARMINGTON — The Costa Race-a 5-kilometer Run/Walk and Kids’ 1-Mile Run will be held Sunday, March 11. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. with the mile at 1:30 p.m. and the 5K at 2 p.m. 

Registration will be held in the UMF Fitness Center parking lot. The course will run through the downtown area. Proceeds go toward funding for the Mt. Blue-Costa Rica Cultural Exchange in April 2012. Baked goodies and drinks will be provided.

Age categories for the 5K are 18 and Under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49 and 50 and up. Categories for the mile are 6 and Under, 7-9, 10-12 and 13-15.

Fee is $10 for the 5K or $5 for the mile, or $12 to participate in both. Checks should be written out to Mt. Blue High School Spanish Exchange Trip. For more information, contact Addie Cullenberg, Race Director, at 778-4971.

Winthrop dates announced

WINTHROP — Winthrop Youth Baseball/Softball/T-Ball programs are getting ready to start and have a calendar of events coming up.

Tuesday, March 6, 6 p.m. — YMCA Office Registration Night

Sunday, March 11, 1-5 p.m. — Grade School Gym Registration

Wednesday, March 14, 6-8 p.m. — YMCA Office Registration

Sunday, March 18, 1-5 p.m. — Grade School Gym Registration

Thursday, March 22, 6-8 p.m. — YMCA Office Registration (deadline for registration).

Saturday, March 24, all day at high school — Gym Placement Day

Monday, March 26, 6 p.m. — YMCA Office Baseball Coaches Meeting

Tuesday, March 27, 6 p.m. — YMCA Office Softball Coaches Meeting

Wednesday, March 28, 6 p.m. — YMCA Office T-Ball Coaches Meeting

For more information call Lonney Steeves at 377-9686.