Free Learn to Row Day on Onota Lake

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Saturday, June 7, 2025 when Berkshire Community Rowing (BCR) hosts its annual Learn to Row Program on Onota Lake.
 
Free rowing sessions will be held from 8:00 am to 9:45 am and again at 10:00 am to 11:45 am at the Berkshire Community Rowing boathouse in Burbank Park.
 
Registration is now open to reserve your Free Lesson. Please visit our website, berkshirecommunityrowing.org
 
"This is a fun community event that introduces Berkshire residents to the joy of a lifelong sport. The timing coincides with National Learn To Row events being held by rowing clubs across the country," said BCR board President, Connell McGrath. 
 
No rowing experience is required. Wear comfortable footwear and a hat for sun protection. Members of the Berkshire Community Rowing organization will guide participants through the basics of sculling with two oars and even coach you to take some strokes on the water. 
 
Berkshire Community Rowing is a non-profit organization that promotes the sport of rowing and encourages people of all backgrounds and levels of experience to row. The event will be held rain or shine. 
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County's Little League Teams Fall in Openers of Sectional Tournaments

By Stephen DravisiBerkshires.com Sports
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – It was a rough start for the Berkshire County contingent in the Little League sectionals for 10-year-olds and 11-year-olds on Thursday night.
 
In the 10-year-old bracket, both District 1 Champion Pittsfield and runner-up Dalton-Hinsdale lost on the road.
 
In the 11s, Pittsfield opened the tournament at home but dropped a 10-0 decision in four innings.
 
The good news is that all three teams live to fight another day in the double-elimination tournament, and all three will be close to home on Friday night in elimination games.
 
The 11-year-olds will be back at Deming Park at 5:30 to face the loser of Thursday’s game between the champions from District 2 and District 4.
 
Meanwhile, at Chamberlain Park in Dalton, Dalton-Hinsdale and Pittsfield will meet in a win-or-go-home game and a rematch of last week’s best-of-three district championship series.
 
The 12-year-old Section 1 Tournament, the next step on the road to Williamsport, Pa., gets underway on July 21 with District 1 Champion Pittsfield on the road.
 

11-Year-Olds

Rutland 10, Pittsfield 0

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