LOCAL CALENDAR
BASKETBALL
Connecticut Sun Skills Clinics — The Connecticut Sun will be hosting a skills clinic on Feb. 20 at the Groton Community Center on Fort Hill Road. The clinic, who is co-ed, features high-level coaching and instruction for children in grades 2-8. Session 1 for grades 3-5 from 9-10:15 a.m.; Session 2 for grades 6-8 from 10:30-11:45 a.m. Registration fee is $30 and registration is open at https://sun.wnba.com/ clinics/
LACROSSE
East Lyme Lacrosse Association registration — The East Lyme Lacrosse Association has opened its web-based registration for the spring season. The ELLA program is open to boys and girls in kindergarten through eighth grade. Go to www.ella.uslaxteams.com for all registration information. Contact Adam Keefe at adamckeefe@gmail.com or (860) 912-8631 or Erika Frank-Poletto ar erika8602@gmail.com for more information.
GOLF
Connecticut Sun Foundation tournament — May 11 at Mohegan Sun Golf Club in Baltic. Registration is at 10 a.m., shotgun start at noon. Cost: $200, $750 for a foursome. Registration opens on Feb. 13 at https://sun.wnba.com/ golf-tournament/Contact: (860) 705-9649.
9th annual Groton Rotary Club tournament — Friday, June 2, Shennecossett Golf Course, Groton. Cost: $150 per-golfer, $600 per-foursome. Registration: Noon. Start: 1 p.m. Procceds support scholar awards programs at Fitch, Grasso Tech Tech and Marine Magnet high schools. Visit www.charitygolftoday.com/grotonrotary to register or contact John Silsby at johnpsilsby@yahoo.com
SAILING
NESS summer program — New England Science & Sailing Foundation in Stonington has opened registration for its summer program. Classes are for ages 4-17 in sailing, marine science, fishing, surfing, stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, snorkeling and powerboarding. Runs for 10 weeks starting June 19 Monday-Friday. Half-day and full-day programs available. Register at NESSF.org/summer
SOFTBALL
Eastern Connecticut Board of Softball Officials — Looking for new members for 2023 high school, middle school and travel softball seasons. Training begins in mid-February. Contact: Jeff Brewer at easternctsu@hotmail.com