- Readington Recreation

Fall 2016
July 1, 2016
Readington Recreation
Inside this issue:
Tennis Lessons
2
Tennis Teams
2
Art Classes
3
Youth Sports
3-4
Preschool Programs
2 ,4
Men’s Basketball
5
Friday Night Basketball 5
Golf Lessons
6
Rutgers SAFETY
6
Fitness
7
Special Events
8
Recreation Facilities
Open April 2-Nov 18th
 Pickell Park—Tennis,
basketball, ballfields,
picnic pavilion, playground, bathrooms
 Hillcrest Park - Ballfields,
playground, picnic tables, bathrooms
 Summer Road Park Ballfields, basketball, inline skating, playground,
bathrooms
 Cornhuskers Park - Ballfields, playground, bathrooms
The Possibilities are Endless...
We hope you are having a
great summer, and plan to
join Readington Recreation
for a fabulous fall!
Join us Saturday, September
10th from 9-11am for our
TENNIS OPEN HOUSE in
Pickell Park. Lots of fun
games, activities, and give-aways for the whole family.
Meet our instructors, enjoy
free tennis clinics and/or
attend Tennis Team Try
Outs.
A registration table
for fall tennis programs will
be set up. A detailed schedule of events can be found
on page 8.
Art Classes will begin again
at the Dobozynski Cottage
on October 1st. These classes sell out, so please register early if you want to partic-
ipate. New this fall is a
Fashion Design Illustration
class!
Rec Soccer registration has
begun. Please do not wait
until it is too late to participate. Register by August
17th and save!
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION
SPECIAL PRICING
Register by August 17th and
receive early bird special
pricing on the following programs:
Squirts Classes,
Lacrosse Clinics, Tennis
Lessons, Friday Night
Basketball, School’s Out
Camp, Yogilates, Firefly
Holland Brook, Rec Soccer,
and Art Classes. Check our
web site for early bird pricing
Readington Township has
beautiful parks, trails, museums, and open space for
exploration this fall.
Information can be found
on the Readington
Recreation website,
www.ReadingtonRecreation.org
EXPERIENCE READINGTON!
www.ReadingtonRecreation.org.
HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS
Tennis Challenge!
Date: Wednesdays 9/21-11/2
Location: Pickell Park
 East Whitehouse ballfield and playground.
Time: 4:00-5:00pm
 Dobozynski Cottage located on Woodschurch
Rd. open March 15-Dec 1
Cost: $175, NEW includes one tournament
 Questions about recreation facilities call 908534-9752. Rental forms
are available on the web
site.
Remember sale ends August 17th so register today
to save on fall programs.
Instructor: USPTA certified professional coach
High School Tennis Challange (coed grades 912) will work towards refinement of fundamental technique while developing a thorough tactical knowledge of both the singles
and doubles game. Advanced shots - including spin, lob and drop shots - will be intro-
expanding each player's ability to perform
point winning strokes during match play situations. On-court conditioning, speed and agility work will be incorporated into each class.
This class is for high intermediate and advanced players only. All players must provide
their own racquet.
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ADULT TENNIS ages 15+
Location: Pickell Park
Dates: Wednesday, 9/21-11/2
Time: 7:45pm-8:45pm
Cost: $145
Level I: For students with limited or no experience
playing tennis. Tennis instruction include proper
grips, footwork and conventional techniques for
groundstrokes, net play and serves will be introduced, basic court positioning and how to keep
the score.
Instructors: USPTA certified professional
coach
TENNIS– Ages 3-14
Tennis Squirts– Ages 3-5
Tennis Lessons Ages 5-8
Tennis Lessons Ages 8-14
Date: Tuesday, 9/20-11/1
Dates: Tuesday, 9/20-11/1
Ages 8-11
Time: 5:00-5:50pm
Time: 5:00-6:00pm
Cost: $135 Ages 3-5
Cost: $145
Location: Pickell Park
Location: Pickell Park
Instructor: US Sports
Instructor: US Sports
Following the guidelines set out by the US
Tennis Association (USTA), children develop
their tennis skills in a fun environment. Our
program offers a variety of games and activities to promote maximum learning and enjoyment.
This program targets beginner to intermediate players. The main focus of
the class is developing basic shot
techniques and skills. Time will also
be dedicated to developing the children’s ability to participate in full
match play.
TENNIS TEAM grades 5-8
*4th graders who are 10 years old and have previous full
court tennis experience may register for the team. Parents
please note the team will practice on a full size court.
Dates: Wednesday, 9/21-11/2
Time: 6:15pm-7:45pm
Location: Pickell Park
Coach: USPTA certified professional coach
Cost: $329
The Readington Tennis Team caters to experienced
players looking to take their game to the next level.
With weekly instruction from a USPTA certified coach,
players will work towards refining key skills such as
stroke mechanics, footwork, shot placement and decision making, in an effort to enhance performance at a competitive level.
All Participants will be prepared to enter local tournaments and
competitions and be provided with a schedule of events. The
coach will provide guidance for players when deciding which
level of play is appropriate.
TEAM TRY OUT IS SCHEDULED ON SATURDAY 9/10
9:00AM-11:00AM PICKELL PARK
Dates: Tuesday, 9/20-11/1 Time: 6:00-7:00pm
Middle School School
Date: Tuesday, 9/20-11/1 Time: 6:00-7:00pm
Cost: $145
Location: Pickell Park
Instructor US Sports
This program targets beginner to intermediate players. The main focus of the class is
developing basic shot techniques and skills.
Time will also be dedicated to developing
the children’s ability to participate in full
match play. Students will be grouped by age
and ability.
ADVANCED TENNIS TEAM
grades 5-8
*4th graders who are 10 years old and have
previous full court tennis experience may register for the team. Parents please note the team
will practice on a full size court.
Dates: Tuesday, 9/20-11/1
Time: 7:00-8:30pm
Location: Pickell Park
Coach: USPTA certified professional coach
Cost: $425, includes one private lesson
The Readington Advanced Tennis Team caters to more experienced players. With weekly instruction and one private lesson during the season
from a USPTA certified coach, players will work towards refining key skills
such as stroke mechanics, footwork, shot placement and decision making, in an effort to enhance performance at a competitive level. Team
members will compete in local tournaments and be provided a schedule
of events. PARTICIPATION BY INVITATION ONLY. CHILDREN INTERESTED
IN PLAYING ON THE ADVANCED TEAM SHOULD ATTEND TEAM TRY OUTS
SATURDAY 9/10 9:00-11:00AM IN PICKELL PARK.
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ART CLASSES for Children
Drawing and Painting
Ages: 6-10
Cartooning Ages: 10-14
Location: Dobozynski Cottage
Location: Dobozynski Cottage
Dates: 10/1-11/5
Dates: I0/1-11/5
Time: 9:00-10:00am
Time:10:15-11:45am
Cost: $85, materials included
Cost: $115, materials included
Instructor: Tony Robinson
Instructor: Tony Robinson
Students improve their skills in this class
focusing on the principles of the art of
drawing and painting. Students will work
using pencil, charcoal, and paints on a variety of fun projects designed to sharpen
artistic skills in the areas of drawing, color theory, composition, and painting technique.
Japanese Anime, Comic Book Heroes, Dragon Ball Z, the X-Men, this class has it all.
Learn how to draw your favorite characters from sketch to finished art.
Develop your own characters and learn to draw your favorites.
NEW - FASHION ILLUSTRATION
Bring your designs to life in Fashion Illustration class. Learn how to draw fun & fabulous
Figures, Trends, & Styles!! Expand your ideas
for Pattern and Print designs. Explore marketing ideas.
Ages 10+
Dates: 10/1-11/5
Time: Noon-1:30pm
Cost: $115, materials included
Instructor: Tony Robinson
REC SOCCER K-12
Rec Soccer Coaches Meeting
Location: Summer Road
Cost: $130 Trainers: USA Soccer
Wednesday, September 7th
7:00pm at RMS
Day: Saturdays, 9/17-11/5
Location: Grades K-5 Summer Road Park
Grades 6-8 and 9-12 will play with other town
teams on weekends in the tri-county league.
Home games are scheduled at Summer Road
Park. Registration ends 8/30th.
Rec Soccer Times
9:30-11:30am Grades 1/2 and 6/7/8
11:30-1pm Grade K
11:30-1:30pm Grades 3/4/5
*Please note times may change based
on registration.
FENCING Grades 3-8
Fencing Clinic
Grades 3-8
Date: Tues., 10/4-11/8
Time: 6:00-7:00pm Beginner
Location: Whitehouse School
Cost: $174.00
Instructor: Medeo Fencing
Fencing is a sport of strategy and
skill. Students learn the basic
terminology of fencing, develop
motor skills, reflexes, and
coordination necessary to
the basic skills of fencing
which include: Position,
Basic Footwork, Offense,
Defense, and Tactics, improve their general physical condition, develop mental discipline, practice good
sportsmanship, safe fencing, and learn to apply the
rules of fencing. All equipment provided. Class size
limited, register early.
FENCING TEAM
Grades 4 – 12
Tryouts September 22nd
Fall Season runs from
Oct-Feb
Spring Season runs
March-June
Team Fencers have the opportunity
to try all three weapons, epee, saber,
and foil; and compete in the weapon
of their choice.
Professional Training
*Fencers do not need to
fence both seasons
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FLAG FOOTBALL - Grades 1-12
Location: Hillcrest Park &
NFL Flag is a 5 on 5 proThree Bridges School
gram that provides playDate: Sat. 9/10-11/12
ers a fun and exciting opportunity to engage in
Cost: $120
non-contact, continuous
The Readington Flag Footaction while learning lesball program will start
sons in teamwork. The
their Fall Season on Sepleague is COED and
tember 12th and end Noaccepts children from
vember 14th.
The
grades 1st through 12th.
league is run in conjunction with the NFL, each
player receives a NFL replica jersey.
For more information or to register
for the Flag Football program visit
the website at
www.readingtonflagfootball.com
Flag Football
Coaches Meeting
Wednesday, September 9th
Readington Middle School
7:00pm
LACROSSE CLINICS Girls & Boys K-2
Instructor: Professional Coach
Location: Hillcrest Park
Cost: $139 introductory offer
Day: Sundays, 9/18– 10/30
Times: 1:00-2:00pm Co-ed Kindergarten
2:00-3:00pm Coed grades 1 & 2
Introduction to the sport of lacrosse and is designed for beginner players who have little or no experience in the sport. The program is taught
in a relaxed atmosphere with the emphasis on fundamental skills and
technique in order to help all children progress
and succeed. Participants will learn how to play
lacrosse through a series of fun activities and
then take part in small scrimmages to put into
practice what they have learned. All equipment is
provided for the program which makes it a more
affordable way for children to learn the game.
PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS
Soccer Squirts - Ages 3-5
Tennis Squirts– Ages 3-5
Date: Sat. 9/17-10-29
Day: Saturdays 9/17-10/29
Date: Tuesday, 9/20-11/1
Time: 12:15-1:15pm
Session I Time: 9:30-10:30am
Time: 5:00-5:50pm
Location: Summer Rd
Session II Time: 11:00-Noon
Cost: $135 Ages 3-5
Sport Squirts
Ages: 3-5
Cost: $139
Instructor: US Sports
Sport Squirts introduces children to a
new sport each week. The emphasis is
on safety, fun and learning. All Sports
are presented in a positive and relaxed
environment with an emphasis on participation,
interaction, and
com-
Location: Summer Rd
Cost: $139
Instructor: USA Soccer
Soccer Squirts learn the fundamental skills
of soccer through a program of structured
activities, fun based games, and scrimmages. Each Soccer Squirts session focuses on
maximizing participation and learning
through a variety of fun games designed to
stimulate a child's imagination and develop
motor skills.
Location: Pickell Park
Instructor: US Sports
Following the guidelines set out by the
US Tennis Association (USTA), children
develop their tennis skills in a fun environment. Our program offers a variety
of games and activities to promote
maximum learning and enjoyment.
Rackets provided for Tennis Squirts.
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Preseason Travel Basketball Clinics - grades 4-7
Dates: Boys Thurs. 9/15 & 9/22
Girls Thurs. 9/15 & 9/22
Location: RMS Cost: $10
Times:
6:15-7:15 Girls 4 , 5, 6, 7
7:15-8:15 Boys 4, 5, 6
Front Gym
TRAVEL BASKETBALL
TRYOUTS
USSI’s Pre Season
Basketball clinics are
ideal for travel level
9/29
players looking to
Girls 4/5 Boys 4/6
prepare for try-outs and
the upcoming season.
9/30
The clinics are designed
to refresh key concepts of fundamental skills and
Girls 6/7 Boys 5/7/8
team play including pass selection, decision making, The Travel Basketball season runs
ball handling, defensive play, transition and shooting from Oct-March. Two to three practechnique.
tices a week, with leagues and tournaments beginning in December.
*The Rec Basketball Registration begins November 1st, and Rec Basketball Evaluations are Saturday, 11/19.
FRIDAY NIGHT BASKETBALL Grades K-8
Day: Fridays, 10/7-11/18 (no class 11/6) 7 weeks
Location: Grades K-3 Whitehouse School, Grades 4-8 Holland Brook School
Times: Whitehouse Grades K/1/2 6-7pm, Grades 2 /3 7-8pm
Cost: $139
Holland Brook School Grades 4-6 6-7:30pm Grades 6-8 7:30-9pm
Cost: $169
Trainers: US Sports
Ideal for children who want to learn improve their basketball skills in a low pressure, fun environment
Cost
and a great night off for mom & dad. The main focus Friday Night Basketball is to develop a well rounded understanding of the
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per exciting games and drills. Professional coaches will teach the basic techniques of dribbling, passing, shooting
game
and
defense through a series of inclusive group activities. Each week the last hour will be devoted to small sided, game realisathlete
tic scrimmages, allowing each player the chance to showcase newly learned kills during structured team play.
MEN’S BASKETBALL
MEN’S BASKETBALL
LEAGUE 30yrs+
Dates: Sept-June
Time: 6:30-9:30pm
Location: Readington Middle School
Cost: TBA
MEN’S SUNDAY
BASKETBALL 50+
Recreational league for men 30
years and older. Games are played
on Monday & Thursday nights OctoberMarch.
To register for the
league you must attend an open
gym night in September. Teams will
be selected by draft.
Dates: Sept-June
Time: 9:00-12:00
Location: Readington
Middle School
Cost: TBA
OPEN GYM
MONDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHTS
SEPTEMBER 8-OCTOBER 20 $30pp
NOV-MARCH AS SPACE PERMITS
*Must attend an open gym night to register for the Men’s League.
Sunday pick up basketball for men 50
years and older.
For more information about Sunday
Basketball or the Men’s Basketball
League call Paul McGill, 609-2828513.
Readington Recreation
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OCTOBER 3RD SCHOOLS OUT CAMP
SCHOOL’S OUT SOCCER & MULTI SPORTS CAMP
Location: Pickell Park , rain location (age 5 to 12): In an environment that encourages
good sportsmanship and teamwork this camp alRMS
lows players to focus on building on their soccer
Time: 8:30-3:00 (participants may
skills in the morning and then experience up to 4
be dropped off at 8am)
different sports in the afternoon.
COST:
Register your child for morning soccer only, afterSoccer: 8:30-noon $45
noon multi sports only, or full day to experience the
MultiSports: 12:30-3:00 $35
best of both worlds. Full day campers should bring
Both: 8:30-3:00 $75, bring lunch
a lunch.
Date: October 3rd
Rutgers SAFETY Clinic
A Requirement for ALL Readington Coaches
A class is scheduled on Tuesday, October 4th at 6:30pm, in room 304 at the Readington Middle School. You must
preregister using the adult registration form on the web site to attend. The class is free for Readington Recreation
coaches, the fee is $40 for coaches from other organizations.
AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS
After School Tennis - Grades K-5
Mondays, Whitehouse School, Thursdays,
Three Bridges School, and Tuesday, Holland
Brook Cost: $134
Time: 3:30-4:15pm
NEW– HOLLAND BROOK TUES.
Time: 2:45-3:30pm
3:45-4:30pm
Dates: 9/20-10/25
11/1-12/6
4:30-5:15pm
Dates: Mondays, WH 9/19-11/7 no class 10/3
& 10/31
11/14-12/19
10 and under tennis in an
convenient location. Smaller courts,
lighter and lower bouncing balls, and
smaller and lighter racquets make it
easy and fun for our little players to hit
and play right from the start! Class size
is limited so we strongly encourage parents to register early. Equipment provided.
Thursday, TBS 9/22-10/27
FITNESS
11/3-12/22 (no class 11/10 & 11/24)
Isshinryu Karate Classes
Days: Thursdays Cost: $15pp annually
Runs 9/15/15-6/29/16
Location: Holland Brook School
Times: Begiinners of all ages & Open Session for Families 6:30-8:00pm
Advanced students all ages 7-8:30pm
While building a better attitude towards yourself and others, you automatically
build self confidence and enhance your self-esteem. Our instructors teach respect, self discipline, and honor. You must preregister to take this class. Offered
September-June.
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GOLF LESSONS/CLINICS
Beginner Lessons 7-15yrs
Adv Beg/Intermediate Golf 7-15
Date: Sundays, 9/18-10/9
Date: Sundays, 9/18-10/9
Time: 10:00-11:00am
Time: 11:00-Noon
Ages: 7-15yrs
Ages: 7-15yrs
Cost: $129
Cost: $129
Introduce Fundamentals of golf;
stance, grip, alignment, putting,
chipping, iron shots, sand shots,
and drivers. We cover course
etiquette and some basic rules
of golf. This program is designed for the beginner/
intermediate player.
Review of the fundamentals of golf;
stance, grip, alignment, putting,
chipping, iron shots, sand shots,
and drivers, This program is designed for the intermediate to advance player.
Hillsborough Golf &
Country Club
146 Wertsville, Rd.
Hillsborough, NJ
08844
Golf Professional
Bobby D’Amica
Learn to play golf on grass,
no rubber matts at this
fabulous facility.
ADULT GOLF CLINIC - COED
ADULT GOLF CLINIC - WOMEN
Date: Sundays, 9/18-10/9
Date: Sundays, 9/18-10/9
Time: 9:00-10:00am
Time: NOON-1:00pm
Cost: $129
Cost: $129
Review of the fundamentals of golf;
stance, grip, alignment, putting, chipping, iron shots, sand shots, and drivers,
This program is designed for the advanced beginner/intermediate player.
Introduce Fundamentals of golf; stance,
grip, alignment, putting, chipping, iron
shots, sand shots, and drivers. We cover
course etiquette and some basic rules of
golf. This program is designed for the
beginner/advanced beginner player.
FITNESS
TRX BOOT CAMP
Date: Mon-Fri, Pick your days 9/12-10/21
Time: 8:00-8:50am or 9:00-9:50am
Location: Pickell Park
Cost: 2 days $180, 3
days $270, 4 days $360, 5 days $450, walk in
$25
Grab your friends, and join Kelley Demeo, GFI
& Level 3 TRX Trainer, for some FUNctional
Training to start your summer a little stronger.
High energy, total body, multi-modality class utilizes the TRX Suspension & Rip Trainers, and much more to help you BURN FAT,
TONE MUSCLES, & INCREASE STAMINA while enjoying the great
outdoors! Effective for all levels of fitness. GET UP, GET OUT, &
GET IT DONE! Online registration not available for this class. Mail
in or drop off adult registration form with payment.
Yogilates
Date: Wednesday, 9/28-10/26
Time: 7:30-8:30pm
Location: Holland Brook School
Cost: $60
Instructor: Dawn Sharp
Yoga/Pilates combination with an emphasis on breath,
core conditioning and body awareness. Yogilates exercises area safe and highly effective way to stretch,
strengthen and streamline your
body without without building
b ulk o r s t res s ing y our
joints. Bring a yoga mat to class.
HOW TO REGISTER FOR
RECREATION PROGRAMS
Online:
Register
www.ReadingtonRecreation.org
online
at
Mail: Mail in a registration form
and payment to the recreation
office.
In Person: Mon-Fri drop registration and payment by the
Readington Recreation office located in the Readington
Township municipal building. Office Hours: 9am-2pm
Please be advised that registrations are taken first come,
first serve. If you see a program online and choose to
mail in or drop off your registration it is possible the activity will fill before we receive your registration in the mail.
QUESTIONS CALL 908-534-9752
SPECIAL EVENTS
HALLOWEEN
CELEBRATION
Date: Sat. Oct. 29th rain date
Sunday, Oct. 30
Time: 2:30pm
Location: Pickell Park
Cost: $5 per child, adults free
Fun for the whole family!!
Enjoy a hay ride and pumpkin
picking, crafts, costume parade, pumpkin decorating,
inflatables and much more.
Costume Parade for children
ages PreK-5th with prizes for
the most creative, scariest,
best looking, and funniest
costume at each age level.
After the parade children in
costumes are invited to go
Trunk or Treating (treats
provided by the car owners)
Tricky Trunk Contest for the
most original and best
dressed vehicles.
Tricky
Trunk participants need to
preregister their vehicle and
get a parking number by
calling Patti at 908-2951129.
Volunteers needed to help
judge contests, assist with
crafts, and serving refresh-
ments. Any individual or
group such as scouts who
would like to help with this
event please contact Patti at
9 0 8 - 2 9 5 - 1 1 2 9 .