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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. Two years in a
row Maine scored a winning goal as host of the Region 1 Soccer
Championship Tournament; teams from Virginia to New
England delighted in the comfortable climate Maine offered
their players and the many activities available to their families
.
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. And the Maine Sports Commission will
help assist existing events increase their reach and operational
capacity by sharing knowledge and best practices from other
organizations that have successfully held their events here.
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 Sunday River; top right – Patrick McCarthy, courtesy
Maine Sports Commission; bottom – MS Regatta, photo Tim Greenway
US National Toboggan
Championships
Feb 7-8, Camden
Maine Pond Hockey Classic
February 7-9, China Lake
Sebago Lake Ice Fishing Derby
Feb 15-16, Sebago Lake
Can-Am Crown International
Sled Dog Races
Feb 28-Mar 4, Fort Kent
NCAA DIII Men’s Ice Hockey
Championships
Mar 21-22, Lewiston
USA Ultimate Northeastern
HS Championships
May 10-11, South Portland
Sugarloaf Marathon
May 18, Carrabassett Valley
Dressage Forum
May 24-25, Pineland Farms
Untamed NE Adventure Race
Jun 17-22, The Forks
The Color Run
Jun 22, South Portland
New England Forest Rally
Jul 18-19, Newry
TD Beach to Beacon 10K
Aug 2, Cape Elizabeth
Shipyard Cup
Aug 7-10, Boothbay Harbor
Senior League World Series
Aug 9-16, Bangor
REV3 Triathlon
Aug 24, Old Orchard Beach
The Dempsey Challenge
Sep 27-28, Lewiston/Auburn
Lobsterman Triathlon
Sep 6, Freeport
Maine Madness Roller Derby Battle
Early Sep, Portland
Wife Carrying Contest
Mid-Oct, Newry
SMALL SAMPLING OF
UPCOMING SPORTING
EVENTS IN MAINE
“ Maine’s bid stood out because of the excellent
competitive venue within close proximity to
major cities and airports, a robust volunteer
base and favorable weather.”
— Andy Lee, USA Ultimate
