Olympian Julia Clukey Appearing at Hadlock on July 14

Monday, July 14 will be Julia Clukey Day at the Portland Sea Dogs. Olympian Julia Clukey is from Augusta, Maine and competes in the sport of luge. Recently, she was inducted into the Maine Sports Hall of Fame for her successes, including competing in the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, Canada. 

At the Sea Dogs game, Clukey will be honored for her accomplishments in her sport and in the community. She will throw out the first pitch, sign autographs and join the radio broadcast for an interview to discuss her accomplishments and future plans. 

Olympian Julia Clukey is very active in Maine communities. Since 2010, she has partnered with the Maine Beer & Wine Distributors Association on their responsibility initiative by recording PSAs and visiting many high schools across the state to talk with students about the importance of good decision making. Through the initiative, she has reached more than 10,000 Maine high school students.

Each summer, Julia hosts "Julia Clukey's Camp for Girls at Camp KV" on Maranacook Lake in Readfield, Maine. The 10-day summer camp is designed for girls ages 8-11 as a place to develop self-confidence and a healthy lifestyle, and features a wide range of activities including swimming, kayaking, hiking, nature walks, field sports, arts and crafts, theater, and music.
To learn more about Olympian Julia Clukey, visit www.clukeyluge.com.