BIW Employee Spirit Team
Activities for the BIW Family
Let the Fun Begin
The BIW Employee Spirit Team (BEST) manages discounts and organizes activities for employees and their families to enjoy, including sport outings, family events, spirit days and more.
The goal of BEST is to foster a more inclusive and engaging environment for BIW employees.
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Staying Active
Sports and Recreation
There are a variety of sports and recreational activities for BIW employees to participate in with their fellow coworkers.
These activities are not run by the BIW Employee Spirit Team, but are run by BIW employees and/or organizations that encourage BIW employees to join.
If you have recommendations for a sports activity BIW employees can join, email us!
Disc Golf
BIW Disc Golf League
This BIW employee disc golf league runs every Wednesday (tee off around 4 p.m.) in the Lewiston area. Games are usually played in doubles format, where players are randomly selected a partner to play with.
Location: Various courses, usually in the Lewiston area (Sabattus)
Phone: 207-504-1130
Email: [email protected]
Dodgeball
Recreational Adult Dodgeball League
This dodgeball league is put on by the Brunswick Parks and Recreation Department, in conjunction with Wild Oats Bakery and Flight Deck Brewery, and is part of the Landing’s Adult Intramural Sports League. Dodgeball meets on Tuesdays, May 5 – June 9 at Brunswick Recreation Center at 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and is $200 per team (minimum 8 people per team). Click here to learn more.
Location: Harriet Beecher Stowe Gym, Brunswick, ME
Phone: 207-725-6656
Golf
Shipbuilders Golf League
This golf league, which runs from May 7 to August 20, is at the Bath Golf Club and is put on by BIW and NAVSEA employees. The match play format is used with 4-person teams. The price is $100 per person, all of which is returned in the form of weekly side games/skins/50-50 raffle prizes, with banquet at Long Reach Kitchen for first and second half team champions and overall champions. Matches tee off from 3:45-4:45 p.m. on Thursdays.
Click here to view flyer.
Location: Bath Golf Club
Email: [email protected]
Softball
BIW Softball Team
The BIW Softball Team participates in the Casco Bay Sports’ summer softball league in Portland, Maine. Games are played every Monday after 6:30 p.m., and their season goes from early May to end of July. The league is co-ed and requires a minimum of four ladies per team.
Location: Portland Area
Email: [email protected]
Coed Slow Pitch Softball
Join a team or bring a team minimum of 13 players. Games are held Sundays, starting early June until the end of August. Click here to learn more.
Location: Wiscasset Community Center
Phone: 207-882-8230
Skiing
BIW Ski Team
This group is comprised of skiers and snowboarders who downhill race in the Racing With The Moon League at Pleasant Mountain in Bridgton, Maine. They race every Thursday from the beginning of January to the middle of March. They generally have about 30 racers filling seven teams in the league, and their team is composed of all skills and abilities, from beginners to college racers. The goal of the BIW Ski Team is to have fun; so friends, family and retirees are encouraged to join.
Location: Pleasant Mountain in Bridgton, Maine
Email: [email protected]
Track
BIW Track & Field Team
This team is part of the Maine Corporate Track Association (MECTA) and employees, retirees and family members are encouraged to join (spouses and adult children must not work for a company that has their own corporate track team). The BIW team needs people of all ages and runners compete in their own age groups. There are five meets per season and although there aren’t organized practices for the team, members can reach out to other teammates to train. Events include the 100-meter dash, 5K, 65-meter hurdles, 400 meter run, 800 meter run, 1600 meter run and relays from the 4X100-meter to the 4X1600-meter and more. For the field events they also have the high jump, long jump, turbo javelin, discus and shot put.
Click here for schedule.
Phone: 207-442-5940
Email: [email protected]
special deals for biw employees
Employee Discounts
Check out our corporate and local discounts offered to BIW employees for personal use.
Show your BIW spirit
BIW Spirit Days
BIW Spirit Days are held company-wide, typically on the last Wednesday of the month, where employees are invited to dress according to a theme. It is one of the ways we can proudly display our company spirit.
Exploring Maine Together
BEST Hiking Group
The BEST Hiking Group organizes hikes designed to be a casual gathering of BIW employees and their families and friends, exploring areas of Maine together.
To join a hike, employees just need to show up at the location at the specified start time. BIW swag is often provided before the hikes. For notifications in case of weather cancellation, email [email protected].
what to know
About BEST Hikes
This is going to be fun, but is not a work-obligation or work-related event. By showing up to participate, attendees understand and agree that they are doing so on their own time and at their own risk; and consent to being photographed and to BIW’s right to republish the photos in its discretion unless you indicate otherwise.
The BEST Hiking Group wants to hear your feedback and welcomes BIW employees to join in the planning of hikes!
Support Local Organizations
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer for a great cause! Maine has hundreds of volunteer organizations you can get involved in to make a difference.
Featured Volunteer Opportunities
Search all non-profit organizations for volunteer opportunities in Maine.
The Chocolate Church Arts Center
A cultural non-profit regional performing and visual arts center located in historic Bath.
Contact Sara Moore at [email protected] or 207-442-8455
Midcoast Wood Bank
A local volunteer-run fuel assistance program for our neighbors in need.
Contact Bruce Wildes at [email protected] or 207-200-8689
Habitat for Humanity, 7 Rivers Maine
Creating homeownership opportunities for families with limited incomes by building sustainable housing, and repairing, weatherizing and modifying existing homes.
Contact Chris Wolff at [email protected] or 207-504-9334
Helping our Community
United Way of Mid Coast Maine
BIW is proud to be an ongoing support of United Way of Mid Coast Maine. Every fall, we host an employee campaign, where we come together for the common goal of giving kids the best start, building financial stability and helping everyone live healthy and connected lives.
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Helpful Information
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BEST Refund Policy
Unless otherwise specified, BEST events which have an attendance fee, such as bus trips and sports games, have a no-refund policy after a specified date. If you have questions or concerns about your payment, please email [email protected].
This refund policy is in place for multiple reasons. For some events, BEST purchases tickets or services beforehand from a third party that does not offer refunds. Most events have capacity limits, and this policy helps prevent employees from reserving tickets/spots and not attending, which deprives other employees of the chance to attend.
If time allows, BEST will try to find someone to take your place should you find that you cannot attend an event after the refund cutoff date. However, there is no guarantee that we will be able to find someone in time in which case, you will still be charged for the event.
Thank you for your understanding,
The BIW Employee Spirit Team