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SPORTS.
From the mountains to the sea, Maine sports venues have
played host to youth, amateur, national, international,
university-level, and professional-level sports. Recently
Maine hosted “Tough Mudder,” an event of 15,000 extreme
competitors, and we’re excited to welcome bowling enthusiasts
from around the country to the three-day Professional Bowlers
Association league championship tournament in 2015.
Welcome to Maine
.
Maine and sports—it’s a natural fit. With its diversity of terrain
and changing climate, Maine is a destination fortunate to have
an array of distinct, unique four-season sports activities. Maine
has the space to hold large competitions and the services to
ensure they run smoothly. From marathons & triathlons, to
cycling and golf, to motor sports, sailing regattas and much
more, the state’s natural resources allow for the widest range
of sporting events.
While visiting, your delegates may want to catch one of the
region’s semi-pro teams in a home game. Consider taking a
family member or corporate client to cheer on the Red Claws,
Portland’s basketball affiliate of the Boston Celtics. Or bring a
group to the bleachers of Hadlock Field to take in a Portland
Sea Dogs game and watch the Red Sox AA affiliate as they
“play ball!”
Greater Portland is geared up for the excitement of organized
sports and our convention team is eager to help you navigate
the logistics of hosting a major league event in Maine. From
skiing and skating, to dance and cheerleading competitions, to
field sports – even beach volleyball – Maine has the resources to
make your sporting event a slam dunk.
Photos on right:
top Left – courtesy Maine Sports Commission; top right – Robert Witkowski;
middle – Bethany Towne; bottom left– courtesy Maine Red Claws; bottom right – Christopher Riccardo
US National Toboggan
Championships
Feb 6-8, Camden
Maine Pond Hockey Classic
Feb 6-8, China Lake
Sebago Lake Ice Fishing Derby
Feb 14-15, Sebago Lake
Can-Am Crown International
Sled Dog Races
Feb 28, Fort Kent
PBA Bowling
Mar 27-29, Portland
USA Ultimate Northeastern
HS Championships
May 16-17, South Portland
Sugarloaf Marathon
May 17, Carrabassett Valley
Rhino Lacrosse
Jun 26-28, South Portland
The Color Run
Jun 28, South Portland
New England Forest Rally
Jul 17-18, Newry
TD Beach to Beacon 10K
Aug 1, Cape Elizabeth
REV3 Triathlon
Aug 30, Old Orchard Beach
Tough Mudder
Sep 26-27, Westbrook
Icebreaker Tournament
Oct 9-10, Portland
The Dempsey Challenge
Oct 17-18, Lewiston/Auburn
North American Wife
Carrying Championship
Mid-Oct, Newry
Santa Hustle
Late Nov, South Portland
SMALL SAMPLING OF
UPCOMING SPORTING
EVENTS IN MAINE
“ Maine is a very attractive destination to show-
case the best bowlers in the world and we are
pleased by the interest of Maine businesses to
bring the PBA here.”
— Tom Clark, PBA Commissioner