The Waldoboro Recreation Department and the Medomak Valley Community Foundation announces a full slate of games and activities for children and adults on Waldoboro Day, Saturday, June 19, 2010.
Children’s games: for 12 and younger will begin at 9:00 am and run until noon. Co-sponsored by the MVHS Class of 2011. Prizes to all participants.
Sprint Challenges: a series of 50 and 100-yard in four divisions (age 8 and under, 9-12, 13-18, and 18+). Races begin at 11:30 a.m. on Glidden Street near the Waldo Theater Annex. Prizes will be awarded to the race winners.
Clam Hod Relay: involves three-person teams racing to fill small hods with beanbag clams after donning appropriate dress for clamming. The relay, which pays tribute to our very valuable clamming industry will occur at the intersection of Main and Friendship/Jefferson Streets begins at 12:45pm. There will be three divisions: Elementary, Middle/High School and Adult. Prizes awarded to the winners.
5th Annual Waldoboro Day Home Run Derby: open to participants ages 13 and up. Teens (13-17) participation is free. Registrations open at 11:30am at Philbrook Field and will be accepted on a first come first served basis. The Derby begins at noon. Maximum of 50 participants in four divisions: Male & Female 13-17 & 18+. Batters must provide their own pitchers. Softballs are provided. Batters may use any ASA approved softball bat as long as it does not appear on the ASA banned bat list. Each batter will receive 10 swings. Prizes and bragging rights will be awarded to the winners in each category.
Registration for the Clam Hod Relay and Sprints will begin at 9:00am at the corner of Jefferson and Main Street. Questions about Recreation Department activities should be directed to Kyle Santheson, Recreation Director, 832-5369, or via e-mail at rec@waldoboromaine.org.
Volunteers are needed to assist with events. If you can help out, please contact the Recreation Department.