Duchesne scores 1,000 point for Endicott

Endicott College senior guard Nicole Duchesne, a graduate of Central Catholic from Plaistow, NH who attended Sacred Hearts School as a child, scored her 1,000th point on Nov. 23 as her team defeated UMaine Fort Kent, 76-55. She achieved the same 1,000-point feat at Central Catholic.

Olympian to teach at Bettencourt clinic

DB's Baseball & Softball Instructional Academy will offer "Instruction from Pros" with University of Massachusetts Amherst assistant coach, two-time All-American and Olympian Jessica Merchant.

Merchant hosts fielding and hitting softball clinics on Dec. 7, 14, and 20 with sessions beginning at 12:30 and 1:30 each day. The cost is $40 per visit or $100 for all three sessions. Limit to 12 players per session.

Contact Dave Bettencourt at 978-687-2400 to sign up or for more information.

Register for the 2009 Bay State Winter Games

Registration is open for the 2009 Bay State Winter Games, as the annual Olympic-style amateur sporting event celebrates its 24th year. From Friday, Feb. 6, to Sunday, Feb. 8, individual competitions in Alpine skiing and figure skating, and team competition in masters ice hockey will take place. Athletes participating in the Winter Games represent more than 200 Massachusetts communities and range in age from 8 to over 60. For more information about the Bay State Winter Games, including schedules, how to volunteer and how to register, visit www.baystategames.org or call the Bay State's Games' office at 781-932-6555.

Cedardale brings speed school to Haverhill

Parisi Speed School training methods focus on empowering athletes to improve their athletic performance by targeting speed, strength, flexibility, endurance, agility and self-confidence.

Group training sessions will be offered weekday afternoons and evenings as well as Saturday mornings. Special sessions can be arranged for team training at Cedardale or at your team's facility.

All instructors are trained and certified in Parisi Speed School training methods.

Questions may be directed to Parisi Speed School Director Kevin McKenzie at 978-373-1596 or by e-mail at kmckenzie@cedardale-health.net. For more info on the Parisi Speed School, visit www.parisischool.com.

Haverhill YMCA opens registration

Registration is going on for YMCA programs, including swim lessons, gymnastics, adventure classes, the basketball league and more.

Adventure Club at Nettle

Join the YMCA for Adventure Club at Nettle Middle School. Trained adventure staff will start with group initiatives and progress to the adventure elements and climbing wall. Contact Matt Chmielewski at 978-374-0506 or e-mail chmielewskim@northshoreymca.org.

After-school program

The Haverhill YMCA's after-school program, a fun, safe, licensed after-school session, offers transportation from all schools in Haverhill to the YMCA where a nutritious snack is served, homework assistance provided, themed curriculum including swimming, gymnastics, rock climbing, gym games, art activities, foosball and air hockey, family events, clubs such as photography, and special projects that positively affect the community. Programming is also provided for teachers' workshops and holidays, and snow days. The program is licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care, which ensures high quality standards are met. Limited spots available; flexible schedule (you can choose 2 to 5 days of care). All participants receive a free YMCA youth membership to use the facility at any time.

The Haverhill YMCA accepts vouchers; financial assistance provided for those who qualify. No one is turned away due to inability to pay. Please call Colette Farina, Director of Child Care Services at 978-374-0506 or e-mail farinac@northshoreymca.org.

Teen center

The Haverhill YMCA's Teen Center will open in December. For more information, contact Ryan Allen, Youth Services director, at 978-374-0506 or e-mail allenr@northshoreymca.org.