Grades 5 and 6 NMCRA Tournament
Eight teams took to the fields at Johnson Athletic Complex on a chilly Saturday morning, Oct. 17, to decide the 2009 county championship for grades 5 and 6 soccer.
The fans who braved the cold were rewarded with an excellent day of soccer as six of the seven games held were decided by a single goal. The best was no doubt saved for last, as for the second straight year Washburn and Presque Isle met up in a ‘keep you on the edge of your seat’ masterpiece. The game was so entertaining the two sides decided to treat their fans to two bonus periods and a round of penalty kicks before a winner was decided.
Washburn’s Jarrett Olson blasted home the deciding kick and handled net minding chores to propel Washburn to the title for the second year in a row, 2-1. Denny Young had the lone PI goal late in the second half off a penalty kick.
Washburn reached the finals by narrowly beating Easton 2-1 in overtime in the semifinals and eking past Mars Hill, 3-2, in the quarters. Presque Isle knocked off Fort Fairfield by a 2-1 final in the semis after trouncing Ashland 6-0 in the day’s first game. Madawaska and St. Agatha also took part in the tournament.
Adult and evening programs
The Presque Isle Recreation and Parks Department has announced that its adult and evening schedule of activities will begin the week of Nov. 16.
Coed volleyball will be held on Mondays from 7-9 p.m., men’s basketball will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-9 p.m., and co-ed dodgeball will be held on Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m.
All activities will be held at the William V. Haskell Community Center. The fee is $1 per person per night. Participants must be at least 18 years of age and out of high school to participate.
Grades 5 and 6 basketball registration
Registration for the grades 5 and 6 basketball program will be held at the William V. Haskell Community Center. Presque Isle residents may register beginning Nov. 30. Non-resident registration begins Dec. 9.
The program offers leagues for both boys and girls. Practices and games will be held weekdays after school at the community center. The registration fee is $18.
Contact the recreation office at 764-2545 for more information.
“Fowl” Shooting Contest
The recreation department is holding its annual “Fowl” Shooting Contest. The contest is for children in grades 3-6 and their parent(s) or grandparent(s).
Winners of each division will win a Thanksgiving turkey (fowl). Participants may come in to the center and shoot on the following days and times: Nov. 16, 17 and 18 from 5:30-7 p.m.
Contact the recreation office at 764-2545 for more information.
Youth open gym
The recreation department will begin its hours for youth open gym beginning Saturday, Nov. 14.
Hours will be from 1-3 p.m. for elementary youth and from 3-5 p.m. for middle and high school students. These hours will be offered regularly each Saturday and Sunday.
Available will be a pool table, table tennis, bumper pool, foosball, board games, a lounge with TV and a gymnasium for basketball and other activities.
LeBlanc’s Family Karate
The Presque Isle Recreation and Parks Department now hosts LeBlanc’s Family Karate Saturday mornings. Classes are for ages 7 and up, and classes will be run from 9-11 a.m. every Saturday. The classes are designed for beginners and intermediate students. Registration can be taken at any time at the recreation center.
Parent/toddler sign language
The Presque Isle Recreation and Parks Department will host a parent/toddler signing playgroup Saturdays from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The group will meet the first Saturday of each month. This group is designed to teach children basic signs as a means of communication at an earlier age. The cost is $2 per child per session. The group is designed for children up to age 6, but all ages may come and join in the fun.
Birthday parties at the pool and recreation center
The Presque Isle Recreation and Parks Department is now hosting birthday parties for ages 4 and up at the recreation center in addition to hosting parties at the indoor pool.
The recreation center is available Friday and Saturday nights from 6-8 p.m., with one hour of organized gym games included in the rental. Activities vary with age groups, but include wiffleball, soccer, basketball, and kickball.
For more information on rentals for the recreation center, call 764-2545. Call 764-2564 for information regarding rentals at that facility.
Photos contributed by Presque Isle Recreation and Parks Department
COUNTY CHAMPIONS – Members of the winning Washburn team in the NMCRA Aroostook County grades 5 and 6 soccer tournament, held Oct. 17 in Presque Isle, were, in front from left, Cameron Hartford, Andrew Gumprecht, Elizabeth White, Natalie Doody, Laina Mette, Bryce Roix, Justin Davis, Carter Doak, Mariah Davis, Derek Baker and Kaylee Doak. Back Row, Coach Marcie Barbarula, Jessica Aube, Caleb Thompson, McCall Turner, Parker Thompson, Noah Caron, Jarrett Olson, Ryley McGrath, Mackenzie Vaughn and Coach Scott Olson.
SAVE – Joe Boone of the Presque Isle Recreation and Parks Department grades 5-6 soccer team goes for a save of a penalty shot during a tournament game played Oct. 17 at the Johnson Athletic Complex in Presque Isle. 
