(as of October 15, 2025)
AUTO RACING
Orange County Fair Speedway: 239 Wisner Avenue, Middletown. Eastern States Weekend, Oct. 23-26, 2025. Email: DougOCFS@gmail.com, bhracingent@hotmail.com. Phone: 845-775-4933. Info: OrangeCountyFairSpeedway.net
Accord Speedway: 299 Whitfield Road, Accord. 2025 race dates: The Gobbler, originally scheduled for Nov. 29, has been cancelled with a decision to improve the track surface ahead of the 2026 season. Phone: 845-626-1494
BASEBALL
Hall of Fame: Fans can watch Game 2 of the World Series on Oct. 25 inside the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for children under 12. Phone: 607-547-0397.
BASKETBALL
Stay tuned: For future announcements
BIATHLON
Lake Placid: Mount Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid. Fees: $15/hour; $10 for 12-under. Info: MTvanHoevenberg.com
BOATING
Bear Mountain State Park: Off Palisades Parkway and Route 9W North, Bear Mountain. Contact guest services at Bear Mountain Inn for fees and hours, 845-786-2731, ext. 1000. Info: Parks.Ny.Gov/parks/bearmountain
BOBSLEDDING
Bobsled Experience: Summer 2025 event cancelled due to track construction. Check back for winter 2025-26 season. Info: MTvanHoevenberg.com
BOWLING
Stay tuned: For future announcements
CAMPING
Stay tuned: For future announcements
CYCLING
2025 season Info: Generally April to October info. BikeHudsonValley.com
Empire State Trail Tour: In 2025, Oct. 25. 35-mile tour between Brewster and Poughkeepsie. Info: BikeHudsonValley.com
Keegan Army: Heady Trotter, Vermont, Sunday, October 19. Info: KeeganArmy.org, Facebook.com/KeeganArmy
Hudson Valley Craft Brewery Tour: In 2025, Oct. 26. A 35-mile rail trail ending at Captain Lawrence Brewery. Picnic lunch and beer tasting included. Info: BikeHudsonValley.com
CLIFFSIDE COASTER
Lake Placid: Friday-Sunday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Mount Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid. ages 9-older, minimum height 4 feet, 4 inches. Reservations recommended. Fees: $55, $10 junior with adult. Info: MTvanHoevenberg.com
DISC GOLF
F.D. Roosevelt State Park: Yorktown Heights. For 2024 information, go to Parks.Ny.Gov/parks/franklindroosevelt, (914) 245-4434. Info: FDRSP@parks.ny.gov
Beacon Glades: 724 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free 18-hole course, par-54 experts, par-72 novices, plus two extra holes. Sunday doubles events at 11 a.m. year round. Contact: Stewards@beaconglades.com
ENVIRONMENT
Stay tuned: For future announcements
EQUESTRIAN
HITS Saugerties 2025 shows: Horseshows in the Sun, 319 Main Street, Saugerties. HITS-on-the-Hudson schedule: May 28-June 1; June 4-8; ENTRIES STILL OPEN – July 16-20; July 22; July 23-27; July 29; July 30-Aug. 3; Aug. 27-31; Sept. 3-7. More shows: Sept. 10-14 (featuring national finals); Oct. 1-5; Oct. 8-12. Info: HitsShows.com/saugerties, (845) 246-8833; Hits on the Hudson, (845) 246-5515.
FIGURE SKATING
Ice Time freestyle skating: Ice Time Sports Complex, 21 Lakeside Road, Newburgh. Multiple daily sessions, TBD
Ice Time public skating: Ice Time Sports Complex, 21 Lakeside Road, Newburgh. TBD
Ice Time Learn to Skate: Ice Time Sports Complex, 21 Lakeside Road, Newburgh. TBD
Kiwanis Arena freestyle skate: 6 Small World Drive, Saugerties. Ice re-opens August 3. Info: KiwanisIceArena.com
FISHING
Fishing resumes: Open season for northern pike, pickerel, tiger muskellunge and walleye. New trout season opened April 1. Catch limits: DEC.ny.gov/outdoor/124969.html
Recreational striped bass fishing: More info: DEC.ny.gov
CFFCM membership appeal: Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum, 1031 Old Route 17, Livingston Manor. Benefits include free museum admission, gift shop discounts. Museum and shop open Fridays-Mondays 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Info: CFFCM.com
City of Newburgh program: Info: CityOfNewburgh.RecDesk.com
FLAG FOOTBALL
Village of Walden: Bradley Field, 48 Albany Avenue, Walden. Info coming.
FOOTBALL
Kingston Recreation: Info: KingstonParksAndRec.org
City of Newburgh flag: Info: CityOfNewburgh.RecDesk.com
GOLF
2026 Metropolitan Golf Association events: MGA Public Links Championship, June 18, at Harbor Links GC; Women’s Met Amateur Championship, June 22-23, at Wykagyl CC, entries close June 10 at 5 p.m.; MGA Stroke Play Championship, June 29-30, entries closed
2026 NYSGA state championships: Boys & Girls 18-under Junior, June 30-July 1, Cavalry Club, entries close June 10 at noon; Men’s Amateur, July 7-9, Glens Falls CC, entries close June 3 at noon; Women’s Amateur & Mid-Amateur, July 20-21, Pinehaven CC, entries close July 1 at noon; Super Senior & Legends Amateur, July 30-31, Bellevue CC, entries close July 15 at noon; Boys & Girls 14-under Junior Championships, July 30-31, entries close July 15 at noon; Mixed Team (amateur and senior amateur), August 3, Shaker Ridge CC, entries close Aug. 3 at noon; Women’s Senior & Super Senior Amateur, Aug. 18-19, Binghamton CC, entries close July 29 at noon; Men’s Senior Amateur, Sept. 23-24, Mahopac GC, entries close Sept. 9 at noon; Men’s Mid-Amateur, Oct. 5-7, Country Club of Buffalo, entries close Aug. 26 at noon
2026 NYSGA Amateur Series: WAVE ONE registration open. June – Mon. 1 at Albany CC; Mon 1 – at Midvale CC; Mon. 8 at Penfield CC; Mon. 15 at Wolferts Roost CC; Mon. 22 – at Mohawk GC; Tues. 23 – at Seven Oaks GC; Mon. 29 – at Bellevue CC; at Niagara Frontier GC; July – Mon. 6 at Cobblestone Creek CC WAVE TWO registration opens June 3. July – Mon. 27 at Stafford CC; at Shaker Ridge CC; August – Mon. 3 at Cortland CC; at Lockport Town & CC; Mon. 10 at Colonie G&CC; Tues. 11 Links at Greystone; Mon. 24 – at Corning CC; Tues. 25 at Mark Twain GC; September – Tues. 1 at CC of Troy; Thur. 3 at Shenendoah GC; Thur 10 at Leatherstocking GC; Mon 14 at Ballston Spa CC; Mon. 21 at Irondequoit CC. Register online at: PlayNYSGA.golfgenius.com
2026-27 USGA qualifiers in New York: U.S. Senior Amateur Championship, at Baltimore Country Club-East, Aug. 29, entries close June 17 at 5 p.m.; U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur Championship, at Portland GC, Sept. 26, entries close July 22 at 5 p.m.; U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship, at Sand Valley Resort, Sept. 26, entries close July 22 at 5 p.m.; U.S. Women’s Amateur Four-Ball Championship, at Farmington CC, May 15-19, 2027, entries close Aug. 12 at 5 p.m.; U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship, May 22-26, 2027, at Erin Hills, entries close Aug. 12 at 5 p.m.
USGA New York qualifiers: Coming soon
MGA Futures foundation: The Metropolitan Golf Association has introduced a fundraising campaign named MGA 125 – Investing in our Future. Contact the MGA, 49 Knollwood Road, Elmsford, NY 10523, 914-347-4653
HARNESS RACING
Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame: 240 Main Street, Goshen. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas day, New Year’s Day, Easter. Fee: $10 adults; $5 children 4-12; museum and USTA members free, Group pricing available . Info: Info@HarnessMuseum.com, (845) 294-6330.
N.Y. Sire Stakes and Excelsior Series: Season began May 18. The series is sponsored by the Agriculture & NYS Horse Breeding Development Fund. Info and schedules: NYsirestakes.com
Goshen Historic Track: 44 Park Place, Goshen. The annual Grand Circuit Races, as part of the Great American Weekend celebrations, will be held Friday, July 4-Sunday, July 6, gates open 11 a.m., post 1 p.m. There will also be the New York County Fair finals on Sunday, Aug. 31. Entry fee: $7. Info: GoshenHistoricTrack.com
Goshen Historic Track chicken dinner: 44 Park Place, Goshen. Saturday, June 7, 4-7 p.m. (rain or shine). Drive-through pick up or dine-in. Must pre-order: 845-294-5333 (Mon.-Thur. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.). Fee: $20 (half chicken, cole slaw, cornbread), desserts available. Info: Info@GoshenHistoricTrack.com
Harness Horse Youth Foundation: Goshen Historic Track (44 Park Place) will host the HHYF camp on July 30-31, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.. Ages 11-up (adults welcome). Learn about taking care of Standardbred racehorses, and drive on track. Fee: $70, includes lunch. Pre-register: hhyf.org/summer-programs/ Info: 317-908-0029
Monticello Raceway 2025 dates: Daily racing at 12:10 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays through Dec. 31; plus Friday, Sept. 5; Friday, Dec. 19 (except Monday, May 26; Monday, Sept. 1; Thursday, Nov. 27; Thursday, Dec. 25). Info: MonticelloRacewayny.com
HIKING
Catskill Fire Tower Challenge: Department of Environmental Conservation sets up challenge through year’s end to visit each of the six fire towers in Catskill Park and submit info about each visit to earn recognition and prizes. Towers on Balsam Lake Mountain (Hardenburgh), Hunter Mountain (Hunter), Overlook Mountain (Woodstock), Red Hill Mountain (Denning), Tremper Mountain (Shandaken) and the Upper Espopus Fire Tower (Mount Tremper, Hinchey Catskills Visitor Center). All finishers receive a commemorative patch. First 1,000 finishers receive a 1-year subscription to DEC’s Conservationist magazine. Webpage: DEC.ny.gov/things-to-do-hiking/catskills-fire-tower-challenge. Email: CatskillsChallenge@dec.ny.gov
New York State Parks Empire Pass: Digital and physical passes available. Passes start at $80 with discounts available. Go to: shops/parks.ny.gov
Sam’s Point restrictions: NEW REQUIREMENT for parking reservations on weekends and holidays from April 19-Nov. 16, 2025. Vehicle use fee is $10 per car, reserve through Reserve America website (800-456-2267). Info: Parks.Ny.Gov, New York State Parks on Facebook, (518) 474-0456.
Lake Placid: Daily, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mount Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid. Free. Info: MTvanHoevenberg.com
First Day Hikes 2026: Visit website later in 2025. Go to New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Info: Parks.ny.gov
Walkway over the Hudson: Over Hudson River, Highland to Poughkeepsie. Open daily. Info: Walkway.org
HORSE SHOWS
Lake Placid shows: Lake Placid Horse Show, June 24-29; I Love New York Horse Show, July 1-6. Info: LakePlacid.com/events/
ICE HOCKEY
Ice Time (Newburgh) travel teams: Contact MikeL@MidHudsonCivicCenter.org, 845-567-0005
Camps and clinics: Contact HockeyDirector@MidHudsonCivicCenter.org
Ice Time Stick Time: Ice Time Sports Complex, Newburgh. Info coming.
Kiwanis Arena drop-in: Info coming. Info: KiwanisIceArena.com
Saugerties Youth Hockey house program: Kiwanis Ice Arena, 6 Small World Drive, Saugerties. Info coming. Info: KiwanisIceArena.com
Bear Mountain Learn to Play: 3006 Seven Lakes Drive, Bear Mountain. Website: LearnToPlay.NHL.com. Info: Contact North Rockland Youth Hockey, nryha.com. Also: BearMountainIceRink.org
ICE SKATING
Bear Mountain outdoor rink: 3006 Seven Lakes Drive. The 2024-25 season has ended. The 2025-26 season will open in November. The 2024-25 schedule had dates: Friday, Saturday, Sunday 90-minute sessions at 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and (Fridays, Saturdays only) 8 p.m. Special holiday sessions during President’s week. All sessions weather dependent. Fees: $5 admission, 4-under free; skate rental $10, sharpening $10, parking $10. Private group rentals ($300/hour) available Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Skating lessons: Call Joan at 201-669-9994. Info: BearMountainIceRink.org, 845-942-1789, BMicerinkny@gmail.com, Bear Mountain Ice Rink, P.O. Box 427, Bear Mountain, NY 10911-0427
Kiwanis Arena, Saugerties: 6 Small World Drive, Saugerties. 2025-26 season opens Sunday, August 3. Public sessions (2024-25 schedule listed): Sunday 11:45 a.m.-2:15 p.m.; Monday none; Tuesday through Friday 90-minute sessions from 10:15 a.m.-3:45 p.m. (with two ice-cleaning breaks); early Tuesday 6:30-8:15 a.m. and 8:30-10 a.m.; Saturday none. Fees: $10 adults, $8 seniors/high-school students, free 5-under. Skate rental: $3. Info: KiwanisIceArena.com
LACROSSE
Scholastic leagues: Hudson Valley Sportsdome in Milton (240 Milton Turnpike) regularly hosts leagues for boys and girls. In 2024-25, boys and girls leagues ran Monday nights from Nov. 25-March 3. Info: HudsonValleySportsDome.com, 845-795-5220.
LUGE
Luge lessons: Mount Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid. Info coming. Info: MTvanHoevenberg.com
MERRY-GO-ROUND
Bear Mountain State Park: Off Palisades Parkway and Route 9W North, Bear Mountain. Contact guest services at Bear Mountain Inn for fees and hours, 845-786-2731. Info: Parks.Ny.Gov/parks/bearmountain
MOTORCYCLE RACING
Orange County Fair Speedway motocross: 239 Wisner Avenue, Middletown. Check back in 2026. Info: (845) 775-4493, OrangeCountyFairSpeedway.net
Accord Speedway: 299 Whitfield Road, Accord. Check back for 2026 events.
OFFICIALS NEEDED
Baseball: For high school, middle school and ASA summers. Candidates should reach out to ocbua@yahoo.com
Baseball: Sullivan County Baseball Umpires Association is currently looking for new umpires for high school and middle school games in Sullivan County. Contact: Phil Borko, pborko@hvc.rr.com.
Softball: Sullivan County Softball Umpires are looking for new members to umpire softball games in Sullivan County. Contact: Brent Lawrence, blaw49@yahoo.com.
Softball: For high school, middle school and ASA summers. Candidates should reach out to John Ewanciw, stockyhurler@yahoo.com
RECREATION
Stay tuned: For future announcements
ROLLER HOCKEY
Newburgh league: Ice Time Sports, 21 Lakeside Road, Newburgh. Mid-June through mid-August. Info: Geoff Dumas, HockeyDirector@icetimesports.org
Newburgh open play: Ice Time Sports, 21 Lakeside Road, Newburgh. Mid-June through mid-August. Info: Geoff Dumas, HockeyDirector@icetimesports.org
ROWING / CREW
Mid-Hudson Rowing Association: Info: MidHudsonRowing.org
Try Rowing event: Check back in 2026. 2025 Dates included early June. 270 North Water Street, Poughkeepsie. Info: LearnToRow@midhudsonrowing.org
Poughkeepsie Regatta: Check back in 2026. 2025 date was: Saturday, October 4. Sign-up: RegattaCentral.com. Info: Paul Stasaitis, pstasaitis@gmail.com, 845-591-5306
RUNNING
Orange Runners: OrangeRunnersClub.org
Shawangunk Runners: Family membership $22.20/annual. Students under 18 is $11.60. Members get free entry to Summer Series and other club events. Go to: RunSignUp.com/MemberOrg/ShawangunkRunners
Onteora Runners Club: Membership is now online. Discounts, access to Onteora Grand Prix, invite to banquet. Fees (1-year/2-year): Family $25/40; Adult $20/30; Seniors 65-up $15/20; student 18-under $5/10. Info: OnteoraRunners.org
Mid-Hudson Road Runners Club: Membership info at MHRRC.org. Race discounts for members, purchase discounts as well.
Rockland Rockland Road Runners: 2025 events – TBD. Check back for 2026 events. Info: RocklandRoadRunners.org
Cross country: The nationally renowned course at Bowdoin Park is open daily 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. 85 Sheafe Road, Wappingers Falls, NY. Info: DutchessNY.gov/Departments/Parks/Parks.htm. Parks hotline: 845-298-4607
UPCOMING ORC events: June 24 – Bernie Stahl Mile, Kingston; Aug. 17 – Ashokan (Reservoir) Rail Trail 8M; Sept. 7 – Barry Hopkins Run @ Olana, Hudson; Sept. 28 – Towpath 6K, Accord; Oct. 5 – Rosendale Runs Half; Nov. 1 – Morningstar Run for Shelter 5K, Kingston; Dec. 7 – YMCA Reindeer Ramble 5K, Kingston. Info: OnteoraRunners.org.
Lake Placid trail running: Daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mount Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid. Free. Info: MTvanHoevenberg.com
SKIING
Lake Placid cross country passes: Info: MtVanHoevenberg.com
SOCCER
Stay tuned: For future announcements
High school league: Hudson Valley Sportsdome in Milton hosting boys & girls league. Info: HudsonValleySportsDome.com, 845-795-5220.
Adult leagues: Hudson Valley Sportsdome in Milton regularly hosts adult open leagues. Info: HudsonValleySportsDome.com, 845-795-5220.
Scholastic leagues: Hudson Valley Sportsdome in Milton regularly hosts boys and girls high school leagues. Info: HudsonValleySportsDome.com, 845-795-5220.
Adult Pick-Up Soccer: Various evenings, weekend mornings. Newburgh Armory Unity Center, 321 South William Street, Newburgh. Fee: $15 per playe. Info: NewburghArmory.org
Village of Walden: Howland Teen Center at Wooster Memorial Grove Park, Walden. Open to Montgomery residents ages 5-13.
Newburgh Adult League: Sunday, Friday and Saturday evenings. Delano-Hitch Stadium. Info: CityOfNewburgh.RecDesk.com
Newburgh Puebla FC youth: Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Delano-Hitch Stadium. Info: CityOfNewburgh.RecDesk.com
Newburgh Youth Clinics: Wednesdays, from 5-8 p.m., Delano-Hitch baseball field No. 2 Info: CityOfNewburgh.RecDesk.com
SOFTBALL
Stay tuned: For future announcements
Saugerties events: Cantine Veterans Memorial Complex. Check back for 2026 events.
SUMMER CAMPS
Mount Saint Mary College: Check back in 2026. Boys and girls basketball, girls volleyball, girls flag football, girls lacrosse, co-ed soccer, co-ed swimming. Info: MSMC.edu/SportsCamps
Town of Crawford: Check back in 2026. 2025 dates were: June 30-Aug. 1. Town of Crawford Park, Red Mills Road, Pine Bush. Info: CommunityServices2@townofcrawford.org
Stay tuned: For future announcements
SWIMMING
Stay tuned: For future announcements
DEC campgrounds allows unsupervised activity: All Department of Environmental Conservation beaches will be maintained and patrolled by campground staff. Info: DEC.NY/gov/outdoor
Bear Mountain State Park: 2025 season closed. Season generally runs mid-June through Labor Day. Expected hours: Weekdays – 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Weekends – 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m..; Holidays – 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Parks.Ny.Gov/parks/bear mountain, 845-786-2701
F.D. Roosevelt State Park: 2957 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights. Parks.Ny.Gov/parks/franklindroosevelt, (914) 245-4434
YMCA Kingston lap and open swims: Reservations made through website (YMCAulster.org). Book up to seven visits within one-week period. Sessions are minimum of 30 minutes, maximum of 60. Check in 10 minutes ahead of time. Lap swims weekday mornings 5 a.m. to 9:20 or 10:20 a.m.; middays 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays. Subject to change.
Kingston Recreation youth lessons: At Andretta Pool, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday mornings (Fridays already full) July 2-Aug. 8. Info: KingstonParksAndRec.org
Town of Cornwall Community Pool: Details to come. Info: lkirby@cornwallny.gov, 845-534-2070
TENNIS
Stay tuned: For future announcements
VOLLEYBALL (BEACH)
Stay tuned: For future announcements
VOLLEYBALL
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WALKING
Galleria at Crystal Run: Every day. 1 Galleria Drive, Middletown. Mondays-Saturdays 6:30 a.m. Sundays 11 a.m. Call to confirm: (845) 692-8883.
Newburgh Mall: Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.; Sundays at 10 a.m. 1401 Route 300, Newburgh. Call to confirm: (845) 564-1400
Poughkeepsie Galleria: Every day, 6 a.m. 2001 South Road, Poughkeepsie. Call to confirm: (845) 297-7600
Hudson Valley Mall: Every day, 7 a.m. 1300 Ulster Avenue, Kingston. Call to confirm: (845) 336-8000.
Woodbury Commons: Every day, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. 498 Red Apple Court, Central Valley. Call to confirm: (845) 928-4000.
WALL CLIMBING
Lake Placid: Tuesdays through Sundays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mount Van Hoevenberg, Lake Placid. Fees: $15/hour; $10 for 12-under; Shoe rental $5. Programs $100 for six weeks. Info: MTvanHoevenberg.com
WINTER PASS
Mount Van Hoevenberg 2025-26 season: Buy new season passes for early discounts. (until Aug. 6; Aug. 7-Dec. 3; Dec. 4 and beyond) Adults age 20-64 $250, $300, $350; Seniors age 65-69 $200, $250, $300; Seniors 70-older $90; $120; $140; Military $175; $200; $225; Full-time college students $175, $200, $225; Teens 13-19 $130; $140, $150; Juniors 7-12 $80; $90; $100; Ages 0-6 $20; $20; $20. RENEWAL PASSES are generally $50 cheaper. There are numerous passholder perks available. Info: MTvanHoevenberg.com
ZOO
Bear Mountain State Park: Trailside Museum & Zoo. Season schedule 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (April 1-Oct. 31); 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Nov. 1-March 31); closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas. Trailside Admission: $1 suggested donation. Parking $10 per vehicle, 20-minute walk from lot to zoo. Parks.Ny.Gov/parks/bear mountain, 845-786-2701
SUBMIT INFO
Email details of the camps and events to: sports@th-record.com (no phone calls, no postal mail). Please submit at least two weeks prior to the event. Include contact information (email, phone).
This article originally appeared on Times Herald-Record: Times Herald-Record sports recreation and running calendar
Reporting by Ken McMillan, Middletown Times Herald- Record / Times Herald-Record
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