Parks and Recreation Schedule
Springfield Parks, Recreation
& Leisure Services
Springfield Community Center
139 Main St.
Springfield, VT 05156
Phone: (802) 885-2727
E-mail: springfieldrec@hotmail.com
Website:
www.freewebs.com/springfieldvtparksandrec
2010-11 Winter Program
Winter is not that far away!! We hope you will take the time to check out our winter programs. If there is something that
you don’t see that interests you, feel free to call us or e-mail us and discuss
it. We are always open to adding new programs to the recreation landscape.
Andy Bladyka,
Director
Matthew McCarthy, Assistant Director
Rick White, Maintenance Supervisor
GRADES 1-6 REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration for youth basketball, cheerleading, dance & wrestling will be
held in the Parks and Recreation office between the hours of 8:00AM and 6:00PM,
Monday, November 1st through Friday, November 5th. There will be a
$5 late fee for registrations after Nov. 5th.
COACHES NEEDED
Volunteer coaches are needed
for all Parks and Recreation 1st -6th grade Programs. If you are interested
please call Parks and Recreation or inquire within.
1st & 2nd GRADE BASKETBALL
The grades 1 and 2 basketball program which includes
both practices and games will take place starting Saturday, Dec. 4th from 9-10
am at Park St. School. Registration fee is $10.
3rd & 4th GRADE BASKETBALL
Grades 3 & 4 basketball will take place starting in November with practice
times and dates to be announced. The practices and home games will take
place at the Community Center. Registration fee is $20
5th & 6th GRADE BASKETBALL
Grades 5 & 6 boys and girls traveling basketball teams will be starting in
November. Practices will be at the Community Center with dates &
times to be announced. Registration fee is $25.
2nd - 6th GRADE WRESTLING
Grades 2-6 Wrestling will start on Thursday, December 2nd at Park St. School
from 5:30
7PM. Practices will be held 5:30-7PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout
the season. Registration fee is $20.00. We are still looking for
volunteer coaches for this program. We would also like to offer 7th &
8th grade wrestling if we have a coach in place.
JUNIOR DANCE TEAM WORKSHOP
Kyla Beardsley will once again offer this dance team workshop to 6th-8th
graders intrested in hip-hop dance. It will start on
Friday, December 3rd from 4-5PM pm. It will be an 8 week program.
There may be other nights it will meet due to
Holidays. The cost is $50. Please register early.
PRE-SEASON HOOPS
This is for boys and girls in grades 3-6. Work
on your skills with Varsity boys coach Pete Peck
and JV coach Brian Rapanotti and Varsity girls coach Brodie Ladue as well as some of the youth
coaches. Boys will be on Tuesday, November 9th
from 6:00-8:00PM and the girls will be Wednesday, November 10th
5:00-7:00PM at the Springfield High School gymnasium.
ELKS HOOP SHOOT
This years annual Elks Hoop Shoot will be on
Saturday, December 18th at Springfield High School .
You can register when you sign up your child for basketball at the Parks and
Recreation office. The Elks hoop shoot will start at 9:00AM. This is open
for children ages 8-13 and is a FREE event. You can also register that
morning at 8:30AM at SHS.
K.I.D.S.
1st and 2nd graders, get out of the cold this November and come to Park St.
School on Wednesday nights from 5:00-6:00 pm to play a variety of sports which
may include basketball, baseball, and soccer. This is a free program with a
maximum number so please call Parks and Recreation to register before you
come. It will run for 4 weeks; Wed. November 3rd, 10th, 17th, and Tues.
November 23rd. (School is closed Wed. 24th)
OPEN GYM AND GAME ROOM AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER
Come down to the Community Center after school starting on Monday, October 25th
. The Community Center will be open after school Mondays through Friday
for open gym and game room use which includes pool, ping pong, air hockey, and
foosball. Hours may vary based on other programs. For more
information please call Parks and Rec. at 885-2727. NOTE: Children
under grade 5 must be accompanied by an adult for all open gym and game room
hours.
OPEN GYM ON SATURDAYS & SCHOOL VACATIONS
Open Gym is held at the Community Center on Saturday afternoons from
1:00-4:00PM for grades K-8. This will be starting in December. We will
also be open during school vacations for open gym and game room use. For more
information please call Parks and Recreation at 885-2727. We are looking
for volunteers to help with opening the gym on Saturdays.
COMMUNITY CENTER RENTALS
The Community Center is now booking rentals for weekend parties. Take
advantage of the gym which includes rollerskating and
basketball. Also access of tables and chairs for eating, 6 lane
“set your own pins” candlepin bowling, and extra space for your party.
Price: Residents-$40 for 2 hrs/$60 for 3 hrs. Non-Residents-$50
for 2 hrs. and $75 for 3 hrs. There also is a
$25 cash security deposit. To book a party please call
Parks and Recreation at 885-2727 for information and availability.
PARENT/CHILD PLAY GROUP
This is for parents and preschool children on Fridays
from 9:00-10:15 am at the Community Center. This class is designed
for children to interact in a playgroup in activities that both parent and
child can enjoy.
CHEERLEADING
Lisa Gibbons will once again run 3rd-5th Grade Cheerleading. This will
meet twice a week. Times and dates are TBA. Price is $10 and this
includes a t-shirt.
ICE SKATING
If the weather cooperates we plan to have ice-skating
again this winter at the Commons and North Springfield. It takes several “floodings” to build up enough ice to skate on. The
huts will be open Fridays from 5:00-8:00PM, Saturdays 1-8 PM and Sundays from
1:00-5:00PM when the ice is good. Other weekdays, and vacation hours,
will be posted at the huts. We also need help to oversee the huts when they are
open so please call if you might be interested in volunteering. Call the Parks
and Recreation office to see if the rinks are suitable for skating and for
availability or special events.
ADULT OPEN BASKETBALL
This is pickup basketball for non high-school students
18 and older. This program is held on Tuesday evenings from 7:00-9:00PM at the
Community Center, and runs from now through March. Just show up if you
are interested. Over 30 only will be on Thursdays from 7:00-9:00PM now
through March.
ADULT COED VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE
This league plays Monday evenings at the Springfield
High School gym. There will be two practice nights on Monday, November 1st, and
November 8th from 7:00-9:00PM at the high school. Teams will be allowed
to practice together. Individuals may also form teams or find teams that may
need additional players. Actual league play begins Monday, November 15th There
may be “A” and “B” divisions depending on registrations. Cost is $40.00 per
team. Registration deadline for teams will be Thursday, November 11th. You may
register anytime by calling 885-2727.
LINE DANCING
Instructor Debbie Hays offers different levels of line dancing on starting with
a beginners class on Monday, January 3rd, an
intermediate class on Wednesday, January 5th, and an advanced beginner class on
Thursday evening from 7:00-8:30PM at the Community Center. For more information
call Deb at 886-8106. SOFT-SOLED SHOES ARE REQUIRED. There is a fee to
participate in this program.
YOGA
Emily Garganese runs this program designed to release
tension, and reduce fatigue. Classes will be at the Community
Center. Emily is asking for a $5 donation per class. For more information
please call Emily at (802) 591-0065 for times.
INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL FOR SHS AND RMS
SHS students who do not play on a high school team are invited to play pick-up
basketball every Monday from 3-4:15PM at the Community Center starting Nov.
29th. Riverside students who do not play on the school teams are invited
to play pick-up basketball every Tuesday from 3-4:15PM starting Nov. 30th.
SPRINGFIELD SENIOR CENTER
TERRI EMERSON, DIRECTOR
139 Main St.
885-3933
www.springfieldseniorcenter.org
Everyone age 50 and over is invited to participate. Weekly programs include
line dancing, strength training, shuffleboard, card games and cribbage, walking
in the gym club, ceramics, and Wednesday afternoon special events. Monthly
schedules are available in the office. The Center is open Monday-Friday,
8:00AM-4:00PM
Christmas Bazaar & Luncheon: Saturday, November 20th
9:00AM-1:00PM
Blood Pressure Screenings: Cost: Free
Time: 9:00AM the first Wednesday of every month.
OTHER PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES