winter 2013-2014 brochure

Please register online for Winter

Programs by going to

www.hillsboroughnjrecreation.org

or 908-369-4832

379 South Branch Road

Hillsborough, NJ 08844 908-369-4832

www.hillsborough-nj.org Office Hours

M-F 8am-4:30pm

THERAPEUTIC RECREATION PROGRAMS

The Commission is currently a participant in a

regionalized program aimed at providing

recreational services to handicapped individuals

from various communities. This unique

approach has developed into a year-round

coordination of programs. For registration

information call the Therapeutic Recreation

Services Office 526-5650, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.,

Monday through Friday.

GENERAL POLICIES

Supervision:

Parents or Guardians of minors are responsible

for dropping off and picking up children

PROMPTLY. Parent or Guardian are to pick

up their child in the building where the program

is being held.

Eligibility:

All township residents are eligible to participate

in all programs. Non-residents may participate

if there is room in the program and an

additional fee is added to the program.

Financial Assistance:

The Recreation Commission offers reduced fee

registration for children who are eligible under

the guidelines of the Federal Subsidized Lunch

Program. Call the Recreation office for

information at 369-4832 PRIOR TO

REGISTRATION.

Communications:

Inclement Weather: Closing notifications due

to inclement weather will be emailed to you.

Should Hillsborough Township Schools be

closed for all or part of the day, the program is

canceled on that day.

Hillsborough Township Committee

Mayor-Frank Delcore

Deputy Mayor –Douglas Tomson

Committeewoman–Gloria

McCauley

Committeeman– Carl Suraci

Committeeman – Greg Burchette

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 2013

369-4832 or email us at

[email protected]

Ron Skobo ............................................................ Chairperson

Bob Peason ................................................. Vice Chairperson

Lisa Nisivoccia ................................................. Commissioner

Karyl Rucci ....................................................... Commissioner

Robert Hollingshead ......................................... Commissioner

Robert Ciano ..................................................... Commissioner

Peter Cipparulo ................................................ Commissioner

Bill Bochinski .................................................... Commissioner

Larry Yard ........................................................ Commissioner

Carl Suraci .................................................. Township Liaison

Douglas Tomson ......................................... Township Liaison

Rich Resavy ............................. Parks & Recreation Director

MEETINGS Regular monthly meetings of the Recreation Commission are held on the first Wednesday of each month in the Municipal

Building at 7:30 PM. The meetings are open and the public is welcome.

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Hillsborough Parks & Recreation379 South Branch RoadHillsborough, NJ 08844

908.369.4832

Inclusive Recreation Information

The Hillsborough Parks and Recreation

Department is committed to an inclusive

approach to recreation. Inclusion is

individuals with and without disabilities

participating in recreation activities

together.

In order for individuals with disabilities to

participate as fully as possible,

reasonable accommodations are

provided. Reasonable accommodations

are individualized techniques and

resources used to enhance program

participation without fundamentally

altering a program. Inclusion makes it

possible for individuals to choose from

the vast array of programs offered by

Hillsborough Township Parks and

Recreation. To request a reasonable

accommodation, when registering for a

program online:

For more information, or to request assistances contact the Hillsborough Parks & recreation office at 908-369-4832. We request at least two weeks notification for reasonable modification requests. In some cases reasonable modifications may take longer.

INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

Hillsborough Adult School

(908) 630-0150

Hillsborough Baseball

www.hillsboroughbb.com

Hillsborough Dukes Pop Warner Football

www.hillsboroughdukes.com

Hillsborough Dukes Pop Warner Cheerleading

www.hillsboroughdukes.com

Hillsborough Senior Citizens Club

(A) Lou Possenato 369-4474

(B) Nancy & Ed Bertin 359-6574

Jr. Raider Football, Cheerleading, and Track

www.jrraiders.org

Hillsborough Soccer Club

http://www.hillsboroughsoccerclub.org/

Hillsborough Hurricanes Softball

http://www.leaguelineup.com/ hillsboroughhurricanes

Hillsborough Library

369-2200

Hillsborough Hustle Softball

http://www.eteamz.com/HillsboroughHustle/

Hillsborough Lacrosse

http://www.hillsboroughlax.com

Hillsborough Independent 30 Plus Basketball League

Tom Yep 369-4308

Volunteers…

Thanks for taking the time!

Thank you to all individuals for taking the time to work with our

community.

The Hillsborough Township Department of Parks and Recreation staff

appreciates your time and commitment.

Coaches Certification and Background Check:

All volunteer coaches must be certified with the

adopted certification program of the Recreation

Commission. (Rutgers Certification) and must

have a Background Check.

Refund Policy:

The Recreation Commission reserves the right to

cancel, alter, supplement, limit registration or

change any of the dates, times, locations, ages,

fees, or other information listed in this brochure.

There will be NO REFUNDS of

any registration fees unless the program is

canceled by the Recreation Commission.

SCHOOL LOCATIONS

Hillsborough Elem. School .…. . . Amwell Road

Hillsborough High School . ………Amwell Road

Hillsborough Middle School . . . . .Triangle Road

Triangle School. . . . . . . . . .South Triangle Road

Woods Road School . . . . . . . . . . . ..Woods Road

Sunnymead School . . . . . . . . . .Sunnymead Road Woodfern School .. . . . . . . . . . . .Woodfern Road

Amsterdam School……………Amsterdam Road

Auten Road School…………………Auten Road

Online Registration is available for All Programs

Registration for Hillsborough Recreation Fall Programs via CommunityPass

You can now securely register your entire family at one time from the comfort of your home or workplace 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Be sure to create your CommunityPass account now by clicking on the CommunityPass link from

the Hillsborough website located below:


(or go directly to: https://register.communitypass.net/hillsborough)

Once your account is created, you will receive an email that contains your login information. Be sure to keep this

email in a safe place so that you can continue to enjoy the convenience of online registration.

Register online now

Don’t Wait! Avoid disappointment! Sometimes excellent programs are cancelled because too many

people wait until the last minute to register. We need a minimum number of students enrolled before a class can run.

http://www.hillsborough-nj.org/

https://register.communitypass.net/hillsborough

Hillsborough Township Parks and Recreation Winter Programs

PROGRAM AGE PROGRAM DESCRIPTION PROGRAM

DATES TIME PLACE FEE SUPERVISOR

Biddy

Basketball Boys and Girls

1st-3

rd Grade

Have fun along with

learning the

fundamentals of

basketball

Tuesdays

Jan 7, 14, 21,

28

Feb 4, 11,

18, 25

7:00pm-

8:00pm Middle School Gym $52.00

Chris Elbaum

369-4832

Winter Sports

Fun

Ages: 3-6 years

Join us for a fun

filled night of

different sports each

week. Volleyball

gymnastics,

basketball, soccer

and many more

sports and games.

Wednesdays

Jan 8, 15, 29

Feb 5, 12, 19

6:30pm-


Brian VanDongen

369-4832

Sports Fitness 4th

-12th

Grade

This program has been

designed from years of

youth exercise science

research. It will focus

on aspects of

athleticism through

exercises that address

strength, power, speed,

agility, and

flexibility. This is a

great way to stay in

shape for your sport or

recreational activity

through the winter. A

45 minute fun filled

workout will be

offered. Please dress in

workout clothes and

bring a water bottle.

Mondays &

Wednesdays

Start Date:

Jan 6

6:30pm –

7:30pm

Hillsborough

Elementary School Gym $60.00 908-369-4832

Spring Girls

Softball K – 12

th Grade

In-Town Recreation

Softball March-June

Various Times

and Days See

Information

Below

Various Township

Softball Fields $100.00

Registration Deadline:

March 10

Boys & Girls

Volleyball 6

th – 8

th Grade

This introductory

volleyball class will

begin with stations

breaking down basic

skills which will lead

directly into fun

game play.

Mondays

Feb 10, 24

Mar 3, 10

7:00pm –


Indoor Futsal Co-Ed

6th

– 8th

Grade

Pick up games of

indoor futsol will

take place for four

Mondays. New

teams will be made

each week.

Mondays

Jan 6, 13, 27

Feb 3

7:00pm –


Spring Soccer 2014

`

First Roots Music &

Movement

6 months –

5 years

This class enhances a

child's natural love of

music! Children ages

newborn through 5

years develop their

roots in a stimulating,

music-rich

environment. Singing,

dancing, instrument

play, stories, prop play,

rhymes and rhythms

will help your child

grow and learn. Our

interactive class

requires participation

with caregivers.

Mondays

Start Date:

Jan 6

9:30am-

10:15am

OR

10:30 am-

11:15am

Municipal Building

Multipurpose Room $52.00 Jennifer Esposito

Spring Peewee Soccer League Registration Start Date November 27th

Registration Deadline: March 10th

Ages 3-4 years old

Each Team will be made up of roughly 8-10 players. Teams will play 5 on 5 with Substitutions. Each

child will receive a shirt and socks. No request to be on a team. Games will be played on Saturday

Mornings.

Shin Guards are Mandatory.

Start Date: April 12

Fee: $70.00

Peewee Soccer is a 6 week program.

Kindergarten & TP League • Saturdays, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

• Singley Park

• Small-sided (8 v 8) games

• Optional additional practice during the week

1st & 2nd Grade League • Saturdays, 9:30am – 11:30am

• Singley Park

• Small-sided (8 v 8) games

• Optional additional practice during the week

3rd – 12th Grade Soccer Leagues • Leagues are 3rd & 4th; 5th & 6th;

7th & 8th; and 9th – 12th Grades

• Games are Saturday mornings or early afternoons

• Municipal Soccer Complex or Woodfield Park

• Practice one night during the week

• Optional additional training for 3rd – 6th grade during the week

Registration Info • Begins November 27 • Ends March 10 (all late registrants will be placed on a waitlist)

Coaches Needed for all levels!

Coaches must have Rutgers Certification and background check through Instant Verification completed.


Fee: $95.00

Senior Floral Design Senior Floral Design

Tuesdays

Jan 14, 28

Feb 11

Mar 11

3:00pm Municipal Building $68.00 Diana Reinhardt

Philadelphia Flower

Show Adult Flower Show

Tuesday,

Mar 4

Bus

Departure

from

Municipal

Building:

1:30pm

This event needs a

minimum of 25

participants by 1/27

$58.00 Diana Reinhardt

Aquatic Exercise Adult

Aquatic Exercise at

the YMCA

Tuesdays

Jan 7, 14, 21,

28

Feb 4, 11

Mar 4, 11

10:30am –

11:30 am

OR

11:30am –

12:30pm

Hillsborough YMCA $30.00

Diana Reinhardt

Aquatic Exercise Adult Aquatic Exercises at

the YMCA

Thursdays

Jan 2, 9, 16,

30

Feb 6, 13, 20

Mar 6

10:30am –

11:30 am

OR

11:30am –

12:30pm

Hillsborough YMCA 30.00 Diana Reinhardt

Men’s Open Gym

Basketball Adult

Open Gym pickup

games. Teams are

made up each week

Wednesdays

Start Date:

Jan 8

8:00pm –

10:00pm

Auten Road School

Gym $30.00 Gary Puzio 908-672-3204

Mens Over 40

Basketball Adult

Open gym policy, no

formal teams. Held

four nights a week

Mon, Tue,

Wed, Fri

Start date

Jan 6

8:00pm –

10:00pm

Woods Road School

Gym 30.00 Rich Mancino 874-6655

Adult Co-Ed

Volleyball Adult

Teams are formed

each week. Basic level

of play.

Tuesdays

Start Date:

Jan 7

8:00pm –

10:00pm Middle School Gym $30.00 Arna LoCalio 369-3519

Adult Men’s

Volleyball Adult

This programs is for

players who wish to

play at a higher level

of competition

Mondays

Start Date:

Jan 6

8:00pm –

10:00pm Middle School Gym $30.00 Mike Duralek 371-0755

Friday Adult

Volleyball Adult

Come play friendly

games of volleyball to

start off the weekend

right.

Fridays

Start Date:

Jan 10

8:00pm –


Arna LoCalio 369-3519

When March 31 – April 25 Practices/Training

April 26th

– June 7th

Games begin with Opening Day Ceremony at Singley Park. All leagues will play 2 games during the week and 1 game on

Saturday with the exception of the Independent League. THERE WILL NOT BE ANY GAMES SCHEDULED FOR SUNDAYS.

June 9 - Single elimination playoffs begin.

Where Games will be played at the following parks: AVM, Mr. C Fields, Docherty and Singley.

Leagues Independent League- Grades K-TP - Games will be held on Tues. and Sat.

Introduction to the fundamentals of softball. Catching, fielding and hitting will be the primary focus. Coaches will assist in the field and at bat. Players will hit off a tee. Scores will

not be kept.

Instructional League- Grades 1st-2

nd - Games will be held on Mon, Thurs. and Sat.

Introduction to softball where coaches will pitch. Catching, fielding and hitting will be addressed. Game scores will not be kept.

Junior League- Grades 3rd

-4th

- Games will be held on Mon, Wed. and Sat. Introduction to fundamentals of game: hitting, fielding, throwing, sliding and catching. Both coaches and players pitch to help develop game skills.

Middle League – Grades 5th

-6th

- Games will be held on Tues, Thurs. and Sat.

Focus on improving basic hitting and fielding skills. Rules of game are amended similar to the Junior League. Standings will be recorded and playoffs will take place. Coaches will

not pitch.

Intermediate League – Grades 7th

-8th

- Games will be held on Mon, Wed. and Sat.

Focus on refinement of fundamental skills such as hitting, fielding, throwing and catching. Introduction to more challenging skills of base running, base stealing, bunting and pitching.

Standings will be recorded and playoffs will take place.

Senior League – Grades 9th

-12th

- Games will be held on Tues, Thurs. and Sat. All skill sets to be reinforced through game play. Hitting, fielding, throwing, catching, base running base stealing, sliding, bunting and pitching, to name a few. Standings will be

recorded and playoffs will take place.

Umpires If you are interested in umpiring games in the Recreation Softball League, please contact the Parks and Recreation office at 908-369-4832.

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