28th Annual MCLA Athletics Golf Classic to be Held Sept. 8

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The 28th annual MCLA Athletics Golf Classic will be held Monday, Sept. 8 at Waubeeka Golf Links in Williamstown.
 
The Golf Classic serves as a major fundraiser for the College's Athletics Department. Since its inception, the event has raised more than $1M to support MCLA's student-athletes.
 
"We are so grateful to our sponsors and participants, both those who are dedicated longtime supporters and those who are new this year," said MCLA Assistant Dean for Athletics & Recreation Laura Mooney. "Their generosity and contributions allow the department to make facility upgrades and to enhance the student-athlete experience through new uniforms, team gear, and specialized equipment purchases. These items directly impact the recruitment, retention, and success of our students and student-athletes."
 
Each year, the tournament recognizes a deserving individual or business that has impacted MCLA Athletics. This year's honoree is MCLA alumnus and former Board of Trustees member Jim Clemmer '86, who also served as interim president of MCLA from August 2015-March 2016. Jim is the president and CEO of AngioDynamics and has been a dedicated supporter of MCLA Athletics for decades.
 
The entry cost includes the 18-hole tournament, greens and cart fees, lunch, branded gifts, a post-golf dinner, and more. On the day of the event, registration will be held from 9:30–10:30 a.m. and the tournament will begin at 11 a.m.
This year's Golf Classic Premier Sponsor is MountainOne.
 
Other leadership-level sponsors of the event include Alton & Westall Real Estate Agency; AngioDynamics; Aramark; Berkshire Health Systems; Adams Plumbing & Heating; Berkshire Bank; Casella Waste Systems; Greylock Federal Credit Union; Skanska; Flynn & Dagnoli; Paramount Financial; Bernard Pinsonnault '73; Demont Associates; Bob Ziomek '89; Todd Vroman '90; Hillcrest Educational Centers; Interprint; J.H. Maxymillian; Jones Whitsett Architects; Becks Printing; Smith, Watson & Company; Moresi & Associates; Rumboldt Law; Qualprint; Tea & Boba Lounge (Williamstown); and Boston Sea Foods.
 
MCLA Athletics thanks all sponsors for their continued support. Those interested in signing up for or sponsoring the event may do so by emailing taylor.woodward@mcla.edu, calling 413-662-5001, or filling out the form on the web at lnk.mcla.edu/golf2025.
 
The MCLA Athletics Golf Classic directly supports Pathways, The Campaign for MCLA — the College's $30M fundraising campaign. Please visit lnk.mcla.edu/pathways to learn more.

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Berkshire Reign Baseball Program Hosts Inaugural Tournament

By Stephen DravisiBerkshires.com Sports
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – With the fall high school sports season just around the corner, the boys – and women and men – of summer are still going strong.
 
The next week or so features a plethora of baseball and softball games around the county, with the Berkshire Adult Baseball League finals this weekend, the North Adams Women’s Softball League tournament building to next Thursday’s semi-final round and the county’s newest summer offering: the 1791 Classic youth baseball tournament that gets underway on Friday in North Adams and Dalton.
 
The 1791 Classic is the brainchild – or Reign child – of Berkshire Reign baseball coach Kristopher Ireland.
 
Since 2022, the Reign program has been offering local youngsters a chance to develop their skills on the baseball diamond in Berkshire County and beyond, including road trips to compete in tournaments from Maine to Maryland.
 
Now, the non-profit is ready to offer the same experience in its backyard.
 
“Since 2022, 23 wanted to get a feel for the landscape, make some contacts out and about,” Ireland said this week. “The plan was always to host a tournament. We wanted to leverage Wahconah Park, but, obviously we can’t use that now. The surrounding towns have been awesome – Pittsfield, North Adams, Dalton.
 
“Ultimately, what I’d love to have is a 50- to 100-team tournament where could have a North County Division, Central County Division and South County Division and everyone meets at the new Wahconah Park for the final. That’s what I’m seeing in Upstate New York, seeing in Maine, seeing in Boston.
 
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