Sports in brief . . .

Punt, Pass and Kick make-up date is Sunday
    The Presque Isle Recreation and Parks Department will host an NFL Pepsi Punt, Pass and Kick competition Sunday, Oct. 5 for boys and girls ages 8-15.
    The event was originally supposed to take place Sept. 28, but was called off due to rain.     The competition is free and will be held at Riverside Park. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and the event gets under way at 10 a.m. An adult must accompany participants when registering.
    The football program allows youth to showcase their talents in the skills of punting, passing and kicking, with scoring based on distance and accuracy. The top finishers in each age group will advance to the sectionals at Dedham School Oct. 25.
    For more information, call the recreation office at 764-2545.
Ski clinic planned at UM-Presque Isle
    The University of Maine at Presque Isle ski team will offer a dry-land ski clinic for master skiers Friday through Sunday in Presque Isle. The clinics will be held at both the Nordic Heritage Ski Center and the university’s Gentile Hall facility. All proceeds from the $40 fee go to support the UMPI ski team.
    The three-day clinic of workshops and presentations is designed to introduce and develop dry-land training techniques as essential preparation for a successful competition ski season. Activities include running, roller skiing, strength, plyometrics, dry-land drills with running poles, and stretching. This clinic is recommended for cross-country skiers with basic experience on roller skis and the capability to do a 30-minute run.
    Deadline to register is today. It is not necessary that participants attend all sessions. For detailed information and a clinic schedule, visit the UMPI website at www.umpi.edu or contact cross-country ski coach Petr Jakl at 768-9689 or petr.jakl@maine.edu.
Pool classes offered
    The Presque Isle Indoor Pool will offer a guard start, first aid and CPR class Friday and Saturday from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. both days.
    Participants must be level IV or above. Call the indoor pool at 764-2564 to register.
Hunter safety course
    A hunter safety course will be offered through the Presque Isle High School Adult Education department Oct. 20, 21, 27 and 28.
    The course is for individuals ages 13 and older. The registration fee is $5 and the deadline to register is Oct. 10.
    Call the adult education office at 764-4776 for more information.
Wrestling coming to Forum Saturday
    AWA Pro Wrestling makes it return to Presque Isle with “Fall Brawl at the Forum” Saturday night, Oct. 4. The event will be held at the Forum with a start time of 7:30 p.m. The doors open at 7 p.m.
    This great night of wrestling action will feature the WWE Legend, Bushwhacker Luke, one  half of the Bushwhackers tag team. The Bushwhackers had enormous success in the WWE. Luke was involved in feuds with the Rougeau Brothers, the Natural Disasters, and the Beverly Brothers.             Making his debut will be the Egyptian Giant, Pharaoh, who stands 7 feet, 2 inches tall and weighs 350 pounds.
    Also on the card will be a North Atlantic Heavyweight Championship match as the champion, John “The Bomb” Bryar, will defend against hometown wrestler, Kyle Wells. With the crowd behind the local, Wells, will that be enough to help him capture the gold?
    Advance general admission tickets are only $10 in advance. Front row tickets are $15 and are only available in advance. Advance tickets are available at the Forum and Industrial Street One Stop in Presque Isle.
    Tickets are also available at the door the night of the show for only $13.