White River Junction
According to a club news release, athletes drew in $10,929 during the April 7 event, a record amount. The money raised helps the club buy equipment, cover meet costs and fund athlete travel expenses. The club also made a $546 donation to the USA Swimming Foundation.
The UVAC team competes at its White River Junction facility and also practices at Colby-Sawyer college in New London. The team roster includes more than 130 swimmers from all over the Upper Valley.
UVRC Wins Second
Springfield, Mass.
Evan Dalton, Jack Sears, Adam Barczewski and Darius Long provided the tries for UVRC, which plays in NERFU Division IV. Dalton added to his totals by successfully booting four conversion kicks on five attempts. D-III Springfield tried to use a large forward pack to cut into the Mountain Men’s lead in the second half, but UVRC’s defense proved too stout.
The win followed a schedule-opening 33-19 defeat of Freedom RFC in New Hampton, N.H., on April 14. The Mountain Men head to Keene, N.H., to play NERFU D-III Monadnock Wolfpack on Saturday before competing in the NERFU Cup tournament in Newport, R.I., on May 5-6.
The UVRC Valkyries women’s team is 0-2-1 following a loss to Charles River in Boston on Saturday. The Valkyries opened their season with two matches at the Light It Up Blue tournament in Manchester on April 14, drawing with host Amoskeag RFC, 12-12, and losing to North Shore.
Umpire Training Clinic
West Lebanon
The field is located on Maple Street in West Lebanon, and the clinic goes from 1-4 p.m. No prior experience or certification is required, just an interest in helping youth baseball.
Please RSVP no later than today to LYBA umpire coordinator Mike Van Dolah at mvandolan@kua.org or 603-469-3130.
Tai Chi/Qigong Day Event
Woodstock
The event will go on rain or shine, moving to the library’s mezzanine level if weather interferes. The day starts at 10 a.m. with various forms of both disciplines and continues an hour later with a social hour for asking questions or enjoying refreshments.
No experience is necessary, and there is no cost to attend. More information on the event can be found at worldtaichiday.org or by contacting anniebower@yahoo.com.
Outdoor Pickleball Returns
White River Junction
The game crosses ping pong with tennis and is played with a light, Wiffle-style ball and paddles on a badminton-sized court. Weekly play will take place on the Maxfield courts from 6-7:15 p.m. and is open to all ages and abilities. The first scheduled session is set for May 15, and it will continue through the summer and fall through the end of October.
The cost to take part is $2 per person per night. Participants can also purchase an all-season adult play pass for $20. Visit www.hartfordrec.com or call 802-295-5036 for more information.
On the Run
Save a Stray 5K
Newport
The race, which will start at 10 a.m., is a fundraiser for SCHS, which provides help for homeless animals and sponsors spay and neuter clinics. Pre-registration is $20 and comes with a free event T-shirt for the first 100 runners to sign up. Kids under the age of 12 are free.
The day will include prizes for the top male and female finishers in several age groups, raffle prizes and a post-race barbecue, all taking place at the covered bridge. Visit www.sullivancountyhumanesociety.org or contact Laurie Waterman at 603-381-0715 or laurie_waterman@comcast.net for more information.
First Tee Junior Golf
West Lebanon
The program blends golf fundamentals with life-building skills such as character, injury, sportsmanship and perseverance.
The four-week course runs on Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30 p.m., beginning May 2.
The fee is $75. Register at lebanonnh.gov/246/Recreation-Parks.