Registration is underway for the 2024 Berkshire Highlands Pentathlon.

The race, which is scheduled for Saturday, April 6 at Berkshire East, is five events: a 4.5 mile run, an 18 mile bicycle road ride, a two mile river paddle, a two mile adventure run and climb up, ski down leg. Bravehearts can do the entire course solo while registration is also open for those who want to compete in teams of 2-5 people. 

Discounted registration ends on March 17 while discounted entry fees for family teams and entrants under 19 go until the day of the race. 

There will raffle prizes for the winners in each category. Online registration is available at BikeReg.com. Volunteers are needed. This year’s benefactor is the Good Neighbors Food Pantry in Charlemont. 

WesternMass Ballers tryouts

The WesternMass Ballers, a new AAU boys basketball program based in Montague, is holding tryouts on March 9-10 at Turners Falls High School. 

The tryouts for those in grades 6-7 will run from noon-2 p.m. while tryouts for those in grades 8-11 run from 2-4 p.m. 

The team to play is $250, which includes uniforms and tournament fees. Each team will practice at least two days a week with optional drill practices each week as well. The WesternMass Ballers are hoping to play in six to eight tournaments this spring, which will be in the Springfield and Keene areas as well as other spots in New Hampshire.

Any questions can be directed to Tyler Lavin at 413-768-0510 or tylerlavin11@gmail.com