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Saturday January 3, 2026
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Basketball 2025-2026 - Grades 1 & 2 Knights Basketball 2025-2026 Hello KNIGHTS basketball families!  We have some exciting news!  Going into this upcoming season, we are merging MHAA (Minot Hebron Athletic Association), Mechanic Falls and Poland basketball programs.  We will also be including PreK together with Kindergarten (something new for Poland families). What does merging mean?  It means all families will register with us.  It means we will have more players and teams at each level.  For 3rd & 4th grade, 5th & 6th grade we will participate in the Windham League with Windham, Gray New Gloucester, and Raymond. 7th & 8th grade girls and boys who do not try out for middle school ball or do not make the middle school teams can join our recreation program that will play games with Lake Region, Raymond and maybe a few other towns.  Most likely one practice per week. Our new basketball director is Stevie Ray.   BIO:I grew up in Poland and have been involved in sports in the community for the majority of my life, from playing to coaching. I had the opportunity to coach High School Basketball for 10+ years plus numerous years coaching Baseball & Softball. I am honored to have the chance to further impact the community through sports and I look forward to helping build a great youth Basketball program in our 3 towns.  COACHING:  We are looking for coaches from our all of our towns. Our goal is to have two coaches per team for 3-8 grade levels.  If you are interested in coaching, please reach out by October 10th to Stevie Ray @ his email:  ray.stephen3@gmail.com High School involvement:  We are also super excited about working with the Poland Regional High School coaches and players.  They will be managing some of our 1st/2nd  Grade program on Saturday mornings.  They will also host some of our older teams at their Varsity games; More TBD once the Varsity schedule is firmed up.   Registration Opens: September 5th REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  October 24th Please make sure to register on time or earlier, if at all possible, in order to make sure we have enough coaches, equipment, uniforms, etc… Anyone who registers late, risks being put on a wait list. Once our teams have been made, we limit the number of players per team in some programs to ensure best opportunities for instruction/ learning and to make sure players receive as much participation as possible.    PreK & Kindergarten Basketball (Coed) This program will consist of skills and drills. Saturday mornings between 8:00am-10:00am.  Exact start time to be determined, once we have our total participant numbers.  A follow up email with go out by November 10th. Program Dates: January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31;  February 7, 14, 21 Time: 8:00am-10:00am Location:  Poland Community School and/or Elm St. School Cost: $35.00  (Players will receive a sportek shirt) 1st & 2nd Grade Instructional Basketball (Coed)  This program will consist of skills and drills for the first half of the season and games during second half of the second half. We will also look at a possible practice night during the week once we figure out gym schedules/availability.  Exact start time to be determined, once we have our total participant numbers.  A follow up email with go out by November 10th. Program Dates: January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31;  February 7, 14, 21 Time: 8:00am-10:00am Location:  Poland Regional High School Cost: $45.00  (Jerseys will have players last name on back) Grades 3 & 4 (Boys & Girls)  COST: $60 (Jerseys will have players last name on back) PRACTICES: 2 times per week, beginning week of November 10th through February vacation week. Practice dates/times will be determined once we have coaches and teams lined up. GAMES: Will most likely take place starting December 13th and go through February 14th. Game Schedule: TBA  (No play-offs for this level)February 14:  We will run a skills competition and 3 on 3 games to wrap up our season. More info to follow! Grades 5 & 6 (Boys & Girls)  COST: $60  (Jerseys will have players last name on back) PRACTICES: 2 times per week, beginning week of November 10th through March 7th. Practice dates/times will be determined once we have coaches and teams lined up.  GAMES: Will most likely take place starting December 13th through mid-February.  Play-offs will most likely start the last week of February. Game Schedule: TBAFebruary 21:  We will run a skills competition and 3 on 3 fun tourney for our teams.  More info to follow!Grades 7 & 8 (Boys & Girls or Coed)  COST: $50  (Jerseys will have players last name on back) PRACTICES: 1x per week TBA when coach is assignedGAMES:  with Lake Region, Raymond and maybe a few other towns. Schedule TBA TEAM SPONSORS:  We will be looking for Basketball sponsors for the following levels: Prek-K:  Business name will go on all of the jerseys:  $200.00Grades 1 and 2:  Business name on team jerseys:  $200.00Let us know if you have a child(ren) connected to the programGrades 3 & 4, 5 & 6, 7 & 8:  Business name on team jerseys:  $300.00Let us know if you have a child(ren) connected to the programEnd of season certificates:  Sponsor name or logo will go on our certificates.For sponsorships; please reach out to Scott at: 207-838-8632 or email: ssegal@polandtownoffice.org Sports Recycling:  We have a good size collection of used sneakers ranging in sizes men’s 4 through 11. Just swing by during our business hours 8:00am-4:00pm M-F to check out what we have.TRAVEL BASKETBALL  If you are interested in trying out for the Knights travel Basketball program for grades 3-8, please contact Andrew Pelletier.  Email:  andrewpelletier5@gmail.comKnights Travel and Knights recreation Basketball are collaborating together to make sure all children in the community have opportunities to play Basketball.  The intention is if you try out for travel and do not make a team or there are not enough players for a travel team, that you can register with us for Knights recreation Basketball by our deadline. Any questions about Knights travel should go to Andrew Pelletier.  NOTE: The Windham League does not allow travel players to play on the recreational teams during our season.To sign up for travel, please click the following link:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/14OzfoeLbb5fOFFikWUDELnNgFIvBxkZG_3H1PnsA-y0/viewform?edit_requested=true
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Basketball 2025-2026 - PreK & Kindergarten Knights Basketball 2025-2026 Hello KNIGHTS basketball families!  We have some exciting news!  Going into this upcoming season, we are merging MHAA (Minot Hebron Athletic Association), Mechanic Falls and Poland basketball programs.  We will also be including PreK together with Kindergarten (something new for Poland families). What does merging mean?  It means all families will register with us.  It means we will have more players and teams at each level.  For 3rd & 4th grade, 5th & 6th grade we will participate in the Windham League with Windham, Gray New Gloucester, and Raymond. 7th & 8th grade girls and boys who do not try out for middle school ball or do not make the middle school teams can join our recreation program that will play games with Lake Region, Raymond and maybe a few other towns.  Most likely one practice per week. Our new basketball director is Stevie Ray.   BIO:I grew up in Poland and have been involved in sports in the community for the majority of my life, from playing to coaching. I had the opportunity to coach High School Basketball for 10+ years plus numerous years coaching Baseball & Softball. I am honored to have the chance to further impact the community through sports and I look forward to helping build a great youth Basketball program in our 3 towns.  COACHING:  We are looking for coaches from our all of our towns. Our goal is to have two coaches per team for 3-8 grade levels.  If you are interested in coaching, please reach out by October 10th to Stevie Ray @ his email:  ray.stephen3@gmail.com High School involvement:  We are also super excited about working with the Poland Regional High School coaches and players.  They will be managing some of our 1st/2nd  Grade program on Saturday mornings.  They will also host some of our older teams at their Varsity games; More TBD once the Varsity schedule is firmed up.   Registration Opens: September 5th REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  October 24th Please make sure to register on time or earlier, if at all possible, in order to make sure we have enough coaches, equipment, uniforms, etc… Anyone who registers late, risks being put on a wait list. Once our teams have been made, we limit the number of players per team in some programs to ensure best opportunities for instruction/ learning and to make sure players receive as much participation as possible.    PreK & Kindergarten Basketball (Coed) This program will consist of skills and drills. Saturday mornings between 8:00am-10:00am.  Exact start time to be determined, once we have our total participant numbers.  A follow up email with go out by November 10th. Program Dates: January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31;  February 7, 14, 21 Time: 8:00am-10:00am Location:  Poland Community School and/or Elm St. School Cost: $35.00  (Players will receive a sportek shirt) 1st & 2nd Grade Instructional Basketball (Coed)  This program will consist of skills and drills for the first half of the season and games during second half of the second half. We will also look at a possible practice night during the week once we figure out gym schedules/availability.  Exact start time to be determined, once we have our total participant numbers.  A follow up email with go out by November 10th. Program Dates: January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31;  February 7, 14, 21 Time: 8:00am-10:00am Location:  Poland Regional High School Cost: $45.00  (Jerseys will have players last name on back) Grades 3 & 4 (Boys & Girls)  COST: $60 (Jerseys will have players last name on back) PRACTICES: 2 times per week, beginning week of November 10th through February vacation week. Practice dates/times will be determined once we have coaches and teams lined up. GAMES: Will most likely take place starting December 13th and go through February 14th. Game Schedule: TBA  (No play-offs for this level)February 14:  We will run a skills competition and 3 on 3 games to wrap up our season. More info to follow! Grades 5 & 6 (Boys & Girls)  COST: $60  (Jerseys will have players last name on back) PRACTICES: 2 times per week, beginning week of November 10th through March 7th. Practice dates/times will be determined once we have coaches and teams lined up.  GAMES: Will most likely take place starting December 13th through mid-February.  Play-offs will most likely start the last week of February. Game Schedule: TBAFebruary 21:  We will run a skills competition and 3 on 3 fun tourney for our teams.  More info to follow!Grades 7 & 8 (Boys & Girls or Coed)  COST: $50  (Jerseys will have players last name on back) PRACTICES: 1x per week TBA when coach is assignedGAMES:  with Lake Region, Raymond and maybe a few other towns. Schedule TBA TEAM SPONSORS:  We will be looking for Basketball sponsors for the following levels: Prek-K:  Business name will go on all of the jerseys:  $200.00Grades 1 and 2:  Business name on team jerseys:  $200.00Let us know if you have a child(ren) connected to the programGrades 3 & 4, 5 & 6, 7 & 8:  Business name on team jerseys:  $300.00Let us know if you have a child(ren) connected to the programEnd of season certificates:  Sponsor name or logo will go on our certificates.For sponsorships; please reach out to Scott at: 207-838-8632 or email: ssegal@polandtownoffice.org Sports Recycling:  We have a good size collection of used sneakers ranging in sizes men’s 4 through 11. Just swing by during our business hours 8:00am-4:00pm M-F to check out what we have.TRAVEL BASKETBALL  If you are interested in trying out for the Knights travel Basketball program for grades 3-8, please contact Andrew Pelletier.  Email:  andrewpelletier5@gmail.comKnights Travel and Knights recreation Basketball are collaborating together to make sure all children in the community have opportunities to play Basketball.  The intention is if you try out for travel and do not make a team or there are not enough players for a travel team, that you can register with us for Knights recreation Basketball by our deadline. Any questions about Knights travel should go to Andrew Pelletier.  NOTE: The Windham League does not allow travel players to play on the recreational teams during our season.To sign up for travel, please click the following link:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/14OzfoeLbb5fOFFikWUDELnNgFIvBxkZG_3H1PnsA-y0/viewform?edit_requested=true

Sunday January 4, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM	Indoor Soccer - Boys 5-8 Indoor Co-ed Soccer Games  Open to children in RSU16 (Poland, Minot and Mechanic Falls) ONLY Grades 1-8 SUNDAYS:January 4, 11, 18, 25February 1, 8 Times:12:00pm-1:15pm (Grades 5-8)1:20pm-2:35pm (Grades 3 & 4)2:40pm-3:50pm (Grades 1 & 2) No make up dates Location:  Poland Community School gym We are providing an opportunity for co-ed indoor soccer games.  Players will warm up and play games.  Mixing teams up each week. Juan Bustamante will manage the PCS gym 12:00pm-1:15pmRyan Lilly will manage the PCS gym 1:20pm-3:50pm. Space is limited!  We will allow up to 10 girls and 10 boys to register at each level.  Beyond the ten will be placed on a wait list. Cost = $30.00 Deadline to register:  December 30th (Or when full, if sooner) Volunteer coaches needed-  Looking for volunteer coaches for each division to help with substitutions and minimal coaching on the sideline.  Contact Scott Segal @ 838-8632 if interested (Make sure you also signed up your child if you offer to coach)Payment OptionsPay entire amount via credit card online orChoose print out registration form option to pay via check(be advised that this option will say that you are not registered until payment has been received) Do not worry, your registration will be accepted and processed. Balance owed will be posted on your account.
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM	Indoor Soccer - Girls 5-8 Indoor Co-ed Soccer Games  Open to children in RSU16 (Poland, Minot and Mechanic Falls) ONLY Grades 1-8 SUNDAYS:January 4, 11, 18, 25February 1, 8 Times:12:00pm-1:15pm (Grades 5-8)1:20pm-2:35pm (Grades 3 & 4)2:40pm-3:50pm (Grades 1 & 2) No make up dates Location:  Poland Community School gym We are providing an opportunity for co-ed indoor soccer games.  Players will warm up and play games.  Mixing teams up each week. Juan Bustamante will manage the PCS gym 12:00pm-1:15pmRyan Lilly will manage the PCS gym 1:20pm-3:50pm. Space is limited!  We will allow up to 10 girls and 10 boys to register at each level.  Beyond the ten will be placed on a wait list. Cost = $30.00 Deadline to register:  December 30th (Or when full, if sooner) Volunteer coaches needed-  Looking for volunteer coaches for each division to help with substitutions and minimal coaching on the sideline.  Contact Scott Segal @ 838-8632 if interested (Make sure you also signed up your child if you offer to coach)Payment OptionsPay entire amount via credit card online orChoose print out registration form option to pay via check(be advised that this option will say that you are not registered until payment has been received) Do not worry, your registration will be accepted and processed. Balance owed will be posted on your account.
1:20 PM - 2:35 PM	Indoor Soccer - Boys 3 & 4 Indoor Co-ed Soccer Games  Open to children in RSU16 (Poland, Minot and Mechanic Falls) ONLY Grades 1-8 SUNDAYS:January 4, 11, 18, 25February 1, 8 Times:12:00pm-1:15pm (Grades 5-8)1:20pm-2:35pm (Grades 3 & 4)2:40pm-3:50pm (Grades 1 & 2) No make up dates Location:  Poland Community School gym We are providing an opportunity for co-ed indoor soccer games.  Players will warm up and play games.  Mixing teams up each week. Juan Bustamante will manage the PCS gym 12:00pm-1:15pmRyan Lilly will manage the PCS gym 1:20pm-3:50pm. Space is limited!  We will allow up to 10 girls and 10 boys to register at each level.  Beyond the ten will be placed on a wait list. Cost = $30.00 Deadline to register:  December 30th (Or when full, if sooner) Volunteer coaches needed-  Looking for volunteer coaches for each division to help with substitutions and minimal coaching on the sideline.  Contact Scott Segal @ 838-8632 if interested (Make sure you also signed up your child if you offer to coach)Payment OptionsPay entire amount via credit card online orChoose print out registration form option to pay via check(be advised that this option will say that you are not registered until payment has been received) Do not worry, your registration will be accepted and processed. Balance owed will be posted on your account.
1:20 PM - 2:35 PM	Indoor Soccer - Girls 3 & 4 Indoor Co-ed Soccer Games  Open to children in RSU16 (Poland, Minot and Mechanic Falls) ONLY Grades 1-8 SUNDAYS:January 4, 11, 18, 25February 1, 8 Times:12:00pm-1:15pm (Grades 5-8)1:20pm-2:35pm (Grades 3 & 4)2:40pm-3:50pm (Grades 1 & 2) No make up dates Location:  Poland Community School gym We are providing an opportunity for co-ed indoor soccer games.  Players will warm up and play games.  Mixing teams up each week. Juan Bustamante will manage the PCS gym 12:00pm-1:15pmRyan Lilly will manage the PCS gym 1:20pm-3:50pm. Space is limited!  We will allow up to 10 girls and 10 boys to register at each level.  Beyond the ten will be placed on a wait list. Cost = $30.00 Deadline to register:  December 30th (Or when full, if sooner) Volunteer coaches needed-  Looking for volunteer coaches for each division to help with substitutions and minimal coaching on the sideline.  Contact Scott Segal @ 838-8632 if interested (Make sure you also signed up your child if you offer to coach)Payment OptionsPay entire amount via credit card online orChoose print out registration form option to pay via check(be advised that this option will say that you are not registered until payment has been received) Do not worry, your registration will be accepted and processed. Balance owed will be posted on your account.
2:40 PM - 3:50 PM	Indoor Soccer - Boys 1 & 2 Indoor Co-ed Soccer Games  Open to children in RSU16 (Poland, Minot and Mechanic Falls) ONLY Grades 1-8 SUNDAYS:January 4, 11, 18, 25February 1, 8 Times:12:00pm-1:15pm (Grades 5-8)1:20pm-2:35pm (Grades 3 & 4)2:40pm-3:50pm (Grades 1 & 2) No make up dates Location:  Poland Community School gym We are providing an opportunity for co-ed indoor soccer games.  Players will warm up and play games.  Mixing teams up each week. Juan Bustamante will manage the PCS gym 12:00pm-1:15pmRyan Lilly will manage the PCS gym 1:20pm-3:50pm. Space is limited!  We will allow up to 10 girls and 10 boys to register at each level.  Beyond the ten will be placed on a wait list. Cost = $30.00 Deadline to register:  December 30th (Or when full, if sooner) Volunteer coaches needed-  Looking for volunteer coaches for each division to help with substitutions and minimal coaching on the sideline.  Contact Scott Segal @ 838-8632 if interested (Make sure you also signed up your child if you offer to coach)Payment OptionsPay entire amount via credit card online orChoose print out registration form option to pay via check(be advised that this option will say that you are not registered until payment has been received) Do not worry, your registration will be accepted and processed. Balance owed will be posted on your account.
2:40 PM - 3:50 PM	Indoor Soccer - Girls 1 & 2 Indoor Co-ed Soccer Games  Open to children in RSU16 (Poland, Minot and Mechanic Falls) ONLY Grades 1-8 SUNDAYS:January 4, 11, 18, 25February 1, 8 Times:12:00pm-1:15pm (Grades 5-8)1:20pm-2:35pm (Grades 3 & 4)2:40pm-3:50pm (Grades 1 & 2) No make up dates Location:  Poland Community School gym We are providing an opportunity for co-ed indoor soccer games.  Players will warm up and play games.  Mixing teams up each week. Juan Bustamante will manage the PCS gym 12:00pm-1:15pmRyan Lilly will manage the PCS gym 1:20pm-3:50pm. Space is limited!  We will allow up to 10 girls and 10 boys to register at each level.  Beyond the ten will be placed on a wait list. Cost = $30.00 Deadline to register:  December 30th (Or when full, if sooner) Volunteer coaches needed-  Looking for volunteer coaches for each division to help with substitutions and minimal coaching on the sideline.  Contact Scott Segal @ 838-8632 if interested (Make sure you also signed up your child if you offer to coach)Payment OptionsPay entire amount via credit card online orChoose print out registration form option to pay via check(be advised that this option will say that you are not registered until payment has been received) Do not worry, your registration will be accepted and processed. Balance owed will be posted on your account.

Saturday January 10, 2026
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Basketball 2025-2026 - Grades 1 & 2 Knights Basketball 2025-2026 Hello KNIGHTS basketball families!  We have some exciting news!  Going into this upcoming season, we are merging MHAA (Minot Hebron Athletic Association), Mechanic Falls and Poland basketball programs.  We will also be including PreK together with Kindergarten (something new for Poland families). What does merging mean?  It means all families will register with us.  It means we will have more players and teams at each level.  For 3rd & 4th grade, 5th & 6th grade we will participate in the Windham League with Windham, Gray New Gloucester, and Raymond. 7th & 8th grade girls and boys who do not try out for middle school ball or do not make the middle school teams can join our recreation program that will play games with Lake Region, Raymond and maybe a few other towns.  Most likely one practice per week. Our new basketball director is Stevie Ray.   BIO:I grew up in Poland and have been involved in sports in the community for the majority of my life, from playing to coaching. I had the opportunity to coach High School Basketball for 10+ years plus numerous years coaching Baseball & Softball. I am honored to have the chance to further impact the community through sports and I look forward to helping build a great youth Basketball program in our 3 towns.  COACHING:  We are looking for coaches from our all of our towns. Our goal is to have two coaches per team for 3-8 grade levels.  If you are interested in coaching, please reach out by October 10th to Stevie Ray @ his email:  ray.stephen3@gmail.com High School involvement:  We are also super excited about working with the Poland Regional High School coaches and players.  They will be managing some of our 1st/2nd  Grade program on Saturday mornings.  They will also host some of our older teams at their Varsity games; More TBD once the Varsity schedule is firmed up.   Registration Opens: September 5th REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  October 24th Please make sure to register on time or earlier, if at all possible, in order to make sure we have enough coaches, equipment, uniforms, etc… Anyone who registers late, risks being put on a wait list. Once our teams have been made, we limit the number of players per team in some programs to ensure best opportunities for instruction/ learning and to make sure players receive as much participation as possible.    PreK & Kindergarten Basketball (Coed) This program will consist of skills and drills. Saturday mornings between 8:00am-10:00am.  Exact start time to be determined, once we have our total participant numbers.  A follow up email with go out by November 10th. Program Dates: January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31;  February 7, 14, 21 Time: 8:00am-10:00am Location:  Poland Community School and/or Elm St. School Cost: $35.00  (Players will receive a sportek shirt) 1st & 2nd Grade Instructional Basketball (Coed)  This program will consist of skills and drills for the first half of the season and games during second half of the second half. We will also look at a possible practice night during the week once we figure out gym schedules/availability.  Exact start time to be determined, once we have our total participant numbers.  A follow up email with go out by November 10th. Program Dates: January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31;  February 7, 14, 21 Time: 8:00am-10:00am Location:  Poland Regional High School Cost: $45.00  (Jerseys will have players last name on back) Grades 3 & 4 (Boys & Girls)  COST: $60 (Jerseys will have players last name on back) PRACTICES: 2 times per week, beginning week of November 10th through February vacation week. Practice dates/times will be determined once we have coaches and teams lined up. GAMES: Will most likely take place starting December 13th and go through February 14th. Game Schedule: TBA  (No play-offs for this level)February 14:  We will run a skills competition and 3 on 3 games to wrap up our season. More info to follow! Grades 5 & 6 (Boys & Girls)  COST: $60  (Jerseys will have players last name on back) PRACTICES: 2 times per week, beginning week of November 10th through March 7th. Practice dates/times will be determined once we have coaches and teams lined up.  GAMES: Will most likely take place starting December 13th through mid-February.  Play-offs will most likely start the last week of February. Game Schedule: TBAFebruary 21:  We will run a skills competition and 3 on 3 fun tourney for our teams.  More info to follow!Grades 7 & 8 (Boys & Girls or Coed)  COST: $50  (Jerseys will have players last name on back) PRACTICES: 1x per week TBA when coach is assignedGAMES:  with Lake Region, Raymond and maybe a few other towns. Schedule TBA TEAM SPONSORS:  We will be looking for Basketball sponsors for the following levels: Prek-K:  Business name will go on all of the jerseys:  $200.00Grades 1 and 2:  Business name on team jerseys:  $200.00Let us know if you have a child(ren) connected to the programGrades 3 & 4, 5 & 6, 7 & 8:  Business name on team jerseys:  $300.00Let us know if you have a child(ren) connected to the programEnd of season certificates:  Sponsor name or logo will go on our certificates.For sponsorships; please reach out to Scott at: 207-838-8632 or email: ssegal@polandtownoffice.org Sports Recycling:  We have a good size collection of used sneakers ranging in sizes men’s 4 through 11. Just swing by during our business hours 8:00am-4:00pm M-F to check out what we have.TRAVEL BASKETBALL  If you are interested in trying out for the Knights travel Basketball program for grades 3-8, please contact Andrew Pelletier.  Email:  andrewpelletier5@gmail.comKnights Travel and Knights recreation Basketball are collaborating together to make sure all children in the community have opportunities to play Basketball.  The intention is if you try out for travel and do not make a team or there are not enough players for a travel team, that you can register with us for Knights recreation Basketball by our deadline. Any questions about Knights travel should go to Andrew Pelletier.  NOTE: The Windham League does not allow travel players to play on the recreational teams during our season.To sign up for travel, please click the following link:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/14OzfoeLbb5fOFFikWUDELnNgFIvBxkZG_3H1PnsA-y0/viewform?edit_requested=true
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Basketball 2025-2026 - PreK & Kindergarten Knights Basketball 2025-2026 Hello KNIGHTS basketball families!  We have some exciting news!  Going into this upcoming season, we are merging MHAA (Minot Hebron Athletic Association), Mechanic Falls and Poland basketball programs.  We will also be including PreK together with Kindergarten (something new for Poland families). What does merging mean?  It means all families will register with us.  It means we will have more players and teams at each level.  For 3rd & 4th grade, 5th & 6th grade we will participate in the Windham League with Windham, Gray New Gloucester, and Raymond. 7th & 8th grade girls and boys who do not try out for middle school ball or do not make the middle school teams can join our recreation program that will play games with Lake Region, Raymond and maybe a few other towns.  Most likely one practice per week. Our new basketball director is Stevie Ray.   BIO:I grew up in Poland and have been involved in sports in the community for the majority of my life, from playing to coaching. I had the opportunity to coach High School Basketball for 10+ years plus numerous years coaching Baseball & Softball. I am honored to have the chance to further impact the community through sports and I look forward to helping build a great youth Basketball program in our 3 towns.  COACHING:  We are looking for coaches from our all of our towns. Our goal is to have two coaches per team for 3-8 grade levels.  If you are interested in coaching, please reach out by October 10th to Stevie Ray @ his email:  ray.stephen3@gmail.com High School involvement:  We are also super excited about working with the Poland Regional High School coaches and players.  They will be managing some of our 1st/2nd  Grade program on Saturday mornings.  They will also host some of our older teams at their Varsity games; More TBD once the Varsity schedule is firmed up.   Registration Opens: September 5th REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  October 24th Please make sure to register on time or earlier, if at all possible, in order to make sure we have enough coaches, equipment, uniforms, etc… Anyone who registers late, risks being put on a wait list. Once our teams have been made, we limit the number of players per team in some programs to ensure best opportunities for instruction/ learning and to make sure players receive as much participation as possible.    PreK & Kindergarten Basketball (Coed) This program will consist of skills and drills. Saturday mornings between 8:00am-10:00am.  Exact start time to be determined, once we have our total participant numbers.  A follow up email with go out by November 10th. Program Dates: January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31;  February 7, 14, 21 Time: 8:00am-10:00am Location:  Poland Community School and/or Elm St. School Cost: $35.00  (Players will receive a sportek shirt) 1st & 2nd Grade Instructional Basketball (Coed)  This program will consist of skills and drills for the first half of the season and games during second half of the second half. We will also look at a possible practice night during the week once we figure out gym schedules/availability.  Exact start time to be determined, once we have our total participant numbers.  A follow up email with go out by November 10th. Program Dates: January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31;  February 7, 14, 21 Time: 8:00am-10:00am Location:  Poland Regional High School Cost: $45.00  (Jerseys will have players last name on back) Grades 3 & 4 (Boys & Girls)  COST: $60 (Jerseys will have players last name on back) PRACTICES: 2 times per week, beginning week of November 10th through February vacation week. Practice dates/times will be determined once we have coaches and teams lined up. GAMES: Will most likely take place starting December 13th and go through February 14th. Game Schedule: TBA  (No play-offs for this level)February 14:  We will run a skills competition and 3 on 3 games to wrap up our season. More info to follow! Grades 5 & 6 (Boys & Girls)  COST: $60  (Jerseys will have players last name on back) PRACTICES: 2 times per week, beginning week of November 10th through March 7th. Practice dates/times will be determined once we have coaches and teams lined up.  GAMES: Will most likely take place starting December 13th through mid-February.  Play-offs will most likely start the last week of February. Game Schedule: TBAFebruary 21:  We will run a skills competition and 3 on 3 fun tourney for our teams.  More info to follow!Grades 7 & 8 (Boys & Girls or Coed)  COST: $50  (Jerseys will have players last name on back) PRACTICES: 1x per week TBA when coach is assignedGAMES:  with Lake Region, Raymond and maybe a few other towns. Schedule TBA TEAM SPONSORS:  We will be looking for Basketball sponsors for the following levels: Prek-K:  Business name will go on all of the jerseys:  $200.00Grades 1 and 2:  Business name on team jerseys:  $200.00Let us know if you have a child(ren) connected to the programGrades 3 & 4, 5 & 6, 7 & 8:  Business name on team jerseys:  $300.00Let us know if you have a child(ren) connected to the programEnd of season certificates:  Sponsor name or logo will go on our certificates.For sponsorships; please reach out to Scott at: 207-838-8632 or email: ssegal@polandtownoffice.org Sports Recycling:  We have a good size collection of used sneakers ranging in sizes men’s 4 through 11. Just swing by during our business hours 8:00am-4:00pm M-F to check out what we have.TRAVEL BASKETBALL  If you are interested in trying out for the Knights travel Basketball program for grades 3-8, please contact Andrew Pelletier.  Email:  andrewpelletier5@gmail.comKnights Travel and Knights recreation Basketball are collaborating together to make sure all children in the community have opportunities to play Basketball.  The intention is if you try out for travel and do not make a team or there are not enough players for a travel team, that you can register with us for Knights recreation Basketball by our deadline. Any questions about Knights travel should go to Andrew Pelletier.  NOTE: The Windham League does not allow travel players to play on the recreational teams during our season.To sign up for travel, please click the following link:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/14OzfoeLbb5fOFFikWUDELnNgFIvBxkZG_3H1PnsA-y0/viewform?edit_requested=true

Sunday January 11, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM	Indoor Soccer - Boys 5-8 Indoor Co-ed Soccer Games  Open to children in RSU16 (Poland, Minot and Mechanic Falls) ONLY Grades 1-8 SUNDAYS:January 4, 11, 18, 25February 1, 8 Times:12:00pm-1:15pm (Grades 5-8)1:20pm-2:35pm (Grades 3 & 4)2:40pm-3:50pm (Grades 1 & 2) No make up dates Location:  Poland Community School gym We are providing an opportunity for co-ed indoor soccer games.  Players will warm up and play games.  Mixing teams up each week. Juan Bustamante will manage the PCS gym 12:00pm-1:15pmRyan Lilly will manage the PCS gym 1:20pm-3:50pm. Space is limited!  We will allow up to 10 girls and 10 boys to register at each level.  Beyond the ten will be placed on a wait list. Cost = $30.00 Deadline to register:  December 30th (Or when full, if sooner) Volunteer coaches needed-  Looking for volunteer coaches for each division to help with substitutions and minimal coaching on the sideline.  Contact Scott Segal @ 838-8632 if interested (Make sure you also signed up your child if you offer to coach)Payment OptionsPay entire amount via credit card online orChoose print out registration form option to pay via check(be advised that this option will say that you are not registered until payment has been received) Do not worry, your registration will be accepted and processed. Balance owed will be posted on your account.
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM	Indoor Soccer - Girls 5-8 Indoor Co-ed Soccer Games  Open to children in RSU16 (Poland, Minot and Mechanic Falls) ONLY Grades 1-8 SUNDAYS:January 4, 11, 18, 25February 1, 8 Times:12:00pm-1:15pm (Grades 5-8)1:20pm-2:35pm (Grades 3 & 4)2:40pm-3:50pm (Grades 1 & 2) No make up dates Location:  Poland Community School gym We are providing an opportunity for co-ed indoor soccer games.  Players will warm up and play games.  Mixing teams up each week. Juan Bustamante will manage the PCS gym 12:00pm-1:15pmRyan Lilly will manage the PCS gym 1:20pm-3:50pm. Space is limited!  We will allow up to 10 girls and 10 boys to register at each level.  Beyond the ten will be placed on a wait list. Cost = $30.00 Deadline to register:  December 30th (Or when full, if sooner) Volunteer coaches needed-  Looking for volunteer coaches for each division to help with substitutions and minimal coaching on the sideline.  Contact Scott Segal @ 838-8632 if interested (Make sure you also signed up your child if you offer to coach)Payment OptionsPay entire amount via credit card online orChoose print out registration form option to pay via check(be advised that this option will say that you are not registered until payment has been received) Do not worry, your registration will be accepted and processed. Balance owed will be posted on your account.
1:20 PM - 2:35 PM	Indoor Soccer - Boys 3 & 4 Indoor Co-ed Soccer Games  Open to children in RSU16 (Poland, Minot and Mechanic Falls) ONLY Grades 1-8 SUNDAYS:January 4, 11, 18, 25February 1, 8 Times:12:00pm-1:15pm (Grades 5-8)1:20pm-2:35pm (Grades 3 & 4)2:40pm-3:50pm (Grades 1 & 2) No make up dates Location:  Poland Community School gym We are providing an opportunity for co-ed indoor soccer games.  Players will warm up and play games.  Mixing teams up each week. Juan Bustamante will manage the PCS gym 12:00pm-1:15pmRyan Lilly will manage the PCS gym 1:20pm-3:50pm. Space is limited!  We will allow up to 10 girls and 10 boys to register at each level.  Beyond the ten will be placed on a wait list. Cost = $30.00 Deadline to register:  December 30th (Or when full, if sooner) Volunteer coaches needed-  Looking for volunteer coaches for each division to help with substitutions and minimal coaching on the sideline.  Contact Scott Segal @ 838-8632 if interested (Make sure you also signed up your child if you offer to coach)Payment OptionsPay entire amount via credit card online orChoose print out registration form option to pay via check(be advised that this option will say that you are not registered until payment has been received) Do not worry, your registration will be accepted and processed. Balance owed will be posted on your account.
1:20 PM - 2:35 PM	Indoor Soccer - Girls 3 & 4 Indoor Co-ed Soccer Games  Open to children in RSU16 (Poland, Minot and Mechanic Falls) ONLY Grades 1-8 SUNDAYS:January 4, 11, 18, 25February 1, 8 Times:12:00pm-1:15pm (Grades 5-8)1:20pm-2:35pm (Grades 3 & 4)2:40pm-3:50pm (Grades 1 & 2) No make up dates Location:  Poland Community School gym We are providing an opportunity for co-ed indoor soccer games.  Players will warm up and play games.  Mixing teams up each week. Juan Bustamante will manage the PCS gym 12:00pm-1:15pmRyan Lilly will manage the PCS gym 1:20pm-3:50pm. Space is limited!  We will allow up to 10 girls and 10 boys to register at each level.  Beyond the ten will be placed on a wait list. Cost = $30.00 Deadline to register:  December 30th (Or when full, if sooner) Volunteer coaches needed-  Looking for volunteer coaches for each division to help with substitutions and minimal coaching on the sideline.  Contact Scott Segal @ 838-8632 if interested (Make sure you also signed up your child if you offer to coach)Payment OptionsPay entire amount via credit card online orChoose print out registration form option to pay via check(be advised that this option will say that you are not registered until payment has been received) Do not worry, your registration will be accepted and processed. Balance owed will be posted on your account.
2:40 PM - 3:50 PM	Indoor Soccer - Boys 1 & 2 Indoor Co-ed Soccer Games  Open to children in RSU16 (Poland, Minot and Mechanic Falls) ONLY Grades 1-8 SUNDAYS:January 4, 11, 18, 25February 1, 8 Times:12:00pm-1:15pm (Grades 5-8)1:20pm-2:35pm (Grades 3 & 4)2:40pm-3:50pm (Grades 1 & 2) No make up dates Location:  Poland Community School gym We are providing an opportunity for co-ed indoor soccer games.  Players will warm up and play games.  Mixing teams up each week. Juan Bustamante will manage the PCS gym 12:00pm-1:15pmRyan Lilly will manage the PCS gym 1:20pm-3:50pm. Space is limited!  We will allow up to 10 girls and 10 boys to register at each level.  Beyond the ten will be placed on a wait list. Cost = $30.00 Deadline to register:  December 30th (Or when full, if sooner) Volunteer coaches needed-  Looking for volunteer coaches for each division to help with substitutions and minimal coaching on the sideline.  Contact Scott Segal @ 838-8632 if interested (Make sure you also signed up your child if you offer to coach)Payment OptionsPay entire amount via credit card online orChoose print out registration form option to pay via check(be advised that this option will say that you are not registered until payment has been received) Do not worry, your registration will be accepted and processed. Balance owed will be posted on your account.
2:40 PM - 3:50 PM	Indoor Soccer - Girls 1 & 2 Indoor Co-ed Soccer Games  Open to children in RSU16 (Poland, Minot and Mechanic Falls) ONLY Grades 1-8 SUNDAYS:January 4, 11, 18, 25February 1, 8 Times:12:00pm-1:15pm (Grades 5-8)1:20pm-2:35pm (Grades 3 & 4)2:40pm-3:50pm (Grades 1 & 2) No make up dates Location:  Poland Community School gym We are providing an opportunity for co-ed indoor soccer games.  Players will warm up and play games.  Mixing teams up each week. Juan Bustamante will manage the PCS gym 12:00pm-1:15pmRyan Lilly will manage the PCS gym 1:20pm-3:50pm. Space is limited!  We will allow up to 10 girls and 10 boys to register at each level.  Beyond the ten will be placed on a wait list. Cost = $30.00 Deadline to register:  December 30th (Or when full, if sooner) Volunteer coaches needed-  Looking for volunteer coaches for each division to help with substitutions and minimal coaching on the sideline.  Contact Scott Segal @ 838-8632 if interested (Make sure you also signed up your child if you offer to coach)Payment OptionsPay entire amount via credit card online orChoose print out registration form option to pay via check(be advised that this option will say that you are not registered until payment has been received) Do not worry, your registration will be accepted and processed. Balance owed will be posted on your account.

Tuesday January 13, 2026
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM	Global Art Adventure - Winter 2026 - Grades 1-6 Global Art Adventure - Winter 2026Hello, Bonjour, Ni Hao & Welcome! Little Artists is back for another new and exciting Global Art Adventure Winter Session! Perfect for students who LOVE ART, have good skills, and think creatively!We will continue to travel on an amazing journey, learn about different countries, cultures, festivals, artists, and create amazing art creations. We will paint, stamp, draw, design, sculpt, construct, weave, and more! Projects may include:Chinese New Year Art, African Harvest Masks, 3D Sculptures by artists including Frank Stella, Jim Dine for Valentines Day, World Wildlife Day, and more. New adventures & new art projects will be created at each session. Explore a variety of materials, techniques and learn new skills.Discover the world one art adventure at a time!Art classes are for grades 1-6 GRADES 1-6Please read Art Club Rules at the bottom of this email and review with your child.DATES (Tuesdays):January 13th & 20th & 27thFebruary 10th & 24thMarch 3rd, 10th & 17th Make up dates:  March 24th & 31st TIME: 3:30pm - 4:45pmDURATION: 1 hour 15 minutes, 8-week sessionMinimum number of students = 8Max number of students = 15 COST: $226($27 per student/per class + $10 to the Recreation Dept. )This includes design prep, art materials & instructionPAYMENT:  Check payable to: "Town of Poland"  Drop off to Poland Recreation Dept at:1231 Maine St., Poland, MEA drop box is located directly to the left of the office entrance.Can also pay via credit card in your account- 3% charge.Please Note - The Global Art Adventure Program is planned prior to the start of classes. Much of the prep work is completed ahead of time and all art materials for students purchased.NOTE: Please register and pay no later than Decemeber 20thQuestions:  Feel free to contact Susan @ 914-837-5196email: susanlittleartists@gmail.com*PLEASE NOTE *The Global Art Adventure Program is planned prior to the start of classes. Much of the prep work is completed ahead of time and all art materials for students purchased. Cancellation/Refunds - All Cancellations MUST be in writing7 Days prior to the start of 1st class = Full RefundCancelling after 1st class = 75% Refund of total amountCancelling after 2nd class = 50% Refund of total amountIf you cancel after the 3rd class, NO REFUND will be issued. A partial refund may be considered if extenuating family circumstances arise. Art Club will be cancelled when school is closed, or after school activities are cancelled. Susan Bevil will notify families via email and text. ART CLUB RULESArt Club Rules are in place, so everyone can have fun, use lots of materials,learn new techniques, be creative and enjoy the project instruction for thatday, free from distraction.~Please use appropriate language and have respectful behavior in classtowards other students, teacher, and art materials. Please use art materialsappropriately.~ Please clean up your area when finished with your project. Please put yourpaint brushes in the sink and throw away garbage. When finished, youmay color or free draw or create a small project with left over materials.~No texting or using phones during class unless in an emergency orpermission is given.~ For safety at dismissal time, let’s all please leave the room together as agroup. If you need to leave earlier, please let the teacher know.I am looking forward to your child creating amazing art, improving skills & learning lots of new things that they can share with you! - SusanABOUT THE INSTRUCTORSusan Bevil, creator of Little Artists is a passionate, fun NY Art Educator/Mixed Media Artist and new resident of Poland. A graduate of Fashion Institute of Technology and School of Visual Arts in NYC with over 20 years’ experience teaching her unique Art Enrichment Program, called “Global Art Adventure”. She brings her knowledge and passion for art and graphic design to each project she creates, giving children a creative learning experience. Everyone will have fun, learn about the world and be proud to share their art creations with family & friends! Feel free to check her Instagram- susanlittleartists or Facebook Susan Bevil.