Parks and Recreation Schedule

2009 WINTER PROGRAMS

 

Open now, registration for youth basketball & wrestling will be held in the Parks and Recreation office between the hours of 8:00AM and 5:00PM, Monday through Friday.  The registration deadline is Friday, November 6th.  There will be an additional $5.00 late fee.

This program which includes practices and games is open to all children in 1st & 2nd grade. It is held in the Park Street School gym on Saturday mornings and Wednesday nights starting Saturday, December 5th .  Saturday's will be from 9-10AM and Wednesday nights will be from 5:30-6:30PM. There is a $10 registration fee and they will receive a t-shirt. There will be no practice on Saturday, December 26th. 

 

The 3rd and 4th basketball program will start on Saturday, December 5th.  The girls will practice from 9:00-10:15 am and the boys will practice from 10:15-11:30 am at the Community Center. Other practice times and games to be determined. Cost is $20.00 per child and they will receive a t-shirt. Volunteer coaches are needed for this program.

 5th & 6th GRADE BASKETBALL

The 5th and 6th grade basketball program will start in November with practice. Depending on the number of registrations will depend on how teams are split up. Traveling is required to other towns for games. Home games and practices will be held at the Community Center. Cost is $25.

2nd-6th GRADE WRESTLING

Grades 2-6 wrestling will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting on Tuesday, Dec. 1st at Park St. Cost for this program is $20.  

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 4th from 5 – 6 pm.  It will be an 8 week program.  There may be  other nights it will meet due to Holidays. The cost is $50 and includes a dance team t-shirt.  Please register early.
 
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 3rd and Tuesday, November 10th. from 5-6:30pm and the girls will be Wednesday, November 4th and the 11th from 5:00-6:30pm at the Springfield High School gymnasium.

This years annual Elks Hoop Shoot will be on Saturday, December 12th at the Community Center . 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 for 8-10 year olds and 11-13 year olds will start at 10:00AM. This is open for children ages 8-13 and is a FREE event.  You can also register that morning at 8:30 am at the Community Center.

Once again we will be offering a wrestling program this winter for grades 2-6. Practices are held at Park St. School on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-7PM. Registration deadline is Friday, November 6th.  Office hours are 8AM-5PM, Monday through Friday. The fee for this program is $20. The starting date for this program will be Tuesday, December 1st.

1st and 2nd graders get out of the cold this November and come to Park St. School on Wednesday nights from 5:30-6:30 pm to play 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 4th, 11th, 18th, and Tues. November 24th. (School is closed Wed. 25th)

Come down to the Community Center after school starting on Monday, October 26th .  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.

Open Gym is held at the Community Center on Saturday afternoons from 1:00-4:00PM for grades K-8.  This will be starting on Saturday, December 5th. 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 for basketball.  

The Community Center is now taking 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-$35 for 2 hrs/$50 for 3 hrs. Non-Residents-$50 for 2 hrs. and $75 for 3 hrs. There also is a $25 security deposit. To book a party please call Parks and Recreation at 885-2727 for information and availability.

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 perform together.  

 

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. This is a paid position. Call the Parks and Recreation office to see if the rinks are suitable for skating for availability or special events.

ZUMBA DANCE CLASS

Nelly Furland will again run Zumba Dance this winter. Please email Nelly @ zumbanelly@yahoo.com for more information.

 

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.

April Coen continues with her popular aerobics class. These low impact classes are held M/W/F from 7:45-8:45AM at the Community Center. Cost is $3.00 per class. Call the Parks and Recreation Department for more information, or just show up!!

This league plays Monday evenings at the Springfield High School gym. There will be two practice nights on Monday, November 2nd, and November 9th 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 16th There may be “A” and “B” divisions depending on registrations. Cost is $40.00 per team. Registration deadline for teams will be Wednesday, November 11th. You may register anytime by calling 885-2727.

 
Instructor Debbie Hays offers different levels of line dancing on starting with a beginners class on Monday, January 4th, an intermediate class on Wednesday, January 6th, and an advanced beginner class on Thursday evening from 7:00-8:30PM at the Community Center. For more informaiton call Deb at 886-8106.  SOFT-SOLED SHOES ARE REQUIRED. There is a fee to participate in this program.

Emily Garganese runs this program designed to release tension, and reduce fatigue.  This class runs Tuesday’s  5:30-6:30PM at the Community Center.  Emily is asking for a $5 donation per class. For more information please call Emily at 885-5703 or visit her website:  www.defininginspirations.com.  

Look ahead to what may be available in the Spring time:  Springfield Parks and Recreation will be offering baseball, softball, soccer, baseball and softball camps as well as other other programs. There also will be adult programs like aerobics, line dancing, adult basketball, Springfield Road Race and zumba dance classes. Please look in our Spring Brochure due out in February.  

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 21st  9:00AM-1:00PM
Blood Pressure Screenings: Cost:  Free  
Time:   9:00AM the first Wednesday of every month.
 

The following programs are recreational activities offered by schools, groups, private citizens or companies. They are not administered, supervised, sponsored or endorsed by the Town of Springfield, or its Park and Recreation Department. These programs are listed as a community service to let community members know of additional recreational opportunities. Should you have any questions about these programs, or your ability to participate in these programs, you must contact the individuals conducting these activities directly. The Town is not involved in the operation of these programs in any way.
 

Spice up your cardio workout by joining this program of step aerobics, kickboxing, and high/low impact aerobics. The next 8-week program begins Monday, November 10th, and is held Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings from 5:45-6:45PM at the Community Center. Another session starts on Monday, January 19th. Certified instructors Cathy Neronski and Cindy Mayo team up to teach this program. Call Sandy Peplau at 885-7686 at the Springfield Hospital to register, or for more information. Cost is $66.00 for this program.


Open gym soccer will be held again this winter in the SHS gymnasium. Boys and girls in grades  5-7 will meet on Friday evenings beginning January 15th from 6:30-8:00PM. This program runs for six weeks and there is no charge.  Boys in grades 8-11 will meet on Saturday evenings beginning January 9th from 7-8:30PM.  Girls in grades 8-11 will start on Sunday, January 10th and go 5:30-7:00PM.. The high school players will continue after six weeks. Please call varsity boys soccer coach Paul Kendall at 885-2445 for more information.  

The Connecticut River Valley Stingrays swim team welcomes new swimmers for the winter season. The team is open to area swimmers ages 6-19.  Practice is at the EdgarMay Recreation Center Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evening at 6:00 pm with an optional Sunday morning session.  The Stingrays swim from October to mid-March competing mostly in meets within 45 minutes of Springfield.
For more information about joining the team, stop by the EdgarMay Health and Recreation Center or call Scott Bushway, Aquatics Director, at 885-2568.  Cost for the five month season is $325(members)/$400 (nonmembers)for the first swimmer in a family and $275/$350 for each additional swimmer.  Scholarships are available.