January 16, 2019
Your semi-monthly Recreation activities information.
GREETINGS!

Winter programs have begun and registration will soon open for many spring programs such as T-ball, baseball, softball, soccer and skateboarding for youth and pickleball for adults. Information is available for our annual snow sculpture contest, see below.

Additional information on programs and facilities may be found on our website; please click on the button below! The Department reserves the right to photograph users of our facilities and activities for publicity purposes. The Parks and Recreation Office at Town Hall, the Civic Centers, and the Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink will be CLOSED January 21 for Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Greenwich Recreation... We make your free time, fun time!

Best Regards,
Sue Snyder, Recreation Superintendent
The GHS PTA is hosting Summerfare on Wednesday, January 23 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the GHS Student Center. Admission is FREE! Greenwich Recreation will be there; come check it out!
Information is now available on summer programs offered by Greenwich Recreation. Download our Summer Camps Brochure . You will find details for Kamp Kairphree for ages 5-12, Summer Adventurers for ages 8-15, and Music and Art Camp for children entering grades 4-9. Music and Art will have an afternoon Dance option in summer 2019! You will also find details on Skatepark Ramp Camp, Swim Lessons, and Summer Soccer. Registration for most programs begins April 1.

Job openings for many spring and summer programs, such as camp counselors and soccer instructors, are now posted. Apply online here. Others will soon be posted including swimming and skatepark positions.
Spring Youth Soccer

Mighty Mites Spring Soccer will be held on Saturdays for boys and girls ages 3 through 9. This is a fun, recreational, co-ed program which will focus on the fundamentals of soccer including passing, dribbling, trapping, and shooting through skill work and modified games. Separate times are offered for age groups.

In cooperation with Soccer Extreme, we also offer soccer clinics on Saturdays for ages 9-12; on Mondays for ages 4-12; and on Fridays for ages 4-12.

Scholarships for Youth

The Parks and Recreation scholarship program provides financial assistance to income eligible resident families for participation in youth activities. Scholarship applications must be submitted a minimum of 3 weeks prior to the start of the program.
Spring Youth Baseball
and Softball

Registration begins January 28 for several spring sports for youth. Co-ed T-ball is for ages 4 and 5; Small Fry I Baseball is for age 6 and Small Fry II Baseball is for age 7.

For girls ages 7 and 8, we offer Junior Softball. Junior Baseball is available for ages 8 and 9. Girls ages 9-14 can participate in our Babe Ruth Softball league. Register early to secure your spot!

Skateboard Clinics

Skateboard Clinics will be held for youth ages 6 through 12 beginning in April at the Greenwich Skatepark located at the foot of Arch Street. Registration begins January 28 and sessions will be held on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.
Adult Sports

Information is now available for two spring pickleball programs. Indoor Pickleball will be held at the EGCC. You can register for one or two days per week. Also, Outdoor Pickleball will be held on the courts at Loughlin Avenue Park, which are marked for tennis and pickleball.

Registration for Platform Tennis membership continues. We now offer three-month memberships for a fee of $180.00 each season.
Christmas Tree Recycling
The Parks and Trees Division is offering Christmas Tree Recycling from December 26 through January 31 at several locations including:

  • Bruce Park - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the parking lot by the playground
  • Byram Park - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the parking lot by the concession
  • Greenwich Point - 6:00 a.m. until sunset at the first parking lot across from the nature center
  • Holly Hill Recycling Center - 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. weekdays; 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Saturdays in the yard waste area.

All trees must be completely undecorated
and stands removed.
Hamill Skating Rink
Registration is now being accepted for the 2019 Greenwich Town Competition on Sunday, February 24. Entries must be made on www.entryeeze.com no later than January 25.

The Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink is open for private ice rental by the hour and for public sessions. Click here for available ice time in January and February The full public session schedule is posted here. For complete details on skating lessons, hockey, fees, hours, and more, download the brochure. The skating rink is located on Sue Merz Way Call the Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink at 203-531-5260 for further information.
Snow Sculpture Contest

Greenwich Recreation and the Greenwich Arts Council present the 7th Annual Snow Sculpture Contest. Throughout the winter season, create your best snow sculpture and submit a photo for an opportunity to win a prize from Greenwich Parks and Recreation. Photo submissions must be sent via email to ptroiano@greenwichct.org and include: Title and picture of sculpture, full name(s) of sculptor(s), and home address.

The deadline to submit photos is Friday, March 8. The contest is open to Greenwich residents only. The Town reserves the right to use photos in Town media.
National Alliance for Youth Sports
Greenwich Recreation is a member organization of NAYS. We provide free training through the NAYS website to our staff and volunteers and any resident interested in learning how to make sports better for youth. For their latest news and updates, click here. For more information on how to obtain free training, email the Recreation Superintendent.
Eastern Greenwich Civic Center

The EGCC has several on-going programs including Greenwich Archery, Green Moon Children's Art Studio, Wednesday Painters, fitness classes, and Friday night roller skating. Roller skating will be held January 18 from 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. Admission is $10:00 which includes rental skates.

Registration for spring pickleball begins soon; see details in the Adult Winter Sports section above. Limited drop-in hours for pickleball will be available in the winter, as pre-registration has filled. For additional information on these and other activities, see our January Newsletter. Call for open gym hours.

The EGCC has rooms of varying sizes available to rent for your next party, meeting, or class! Call us at 203-637-4583 or contact us by email. Download a Civic Center Brochure. The EGCC is located at 90 Harding Road in Old Greenwich.
Bendheim Western Civic Center

SEW HAPPY is offering a youth sewing machine school this winter. Youth Tennis Classes will also be held beginning in January. Jack Rabbits Gymnastics is holding a winter session. The Dance Pointe has many programs on-going throughout the year. Youth Basketball Clinics will be held for ages 5-10 years beginning January 24.

Co-ed Adult Volleyball is available on a drop-in basis on Thursday evenings from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m..
Yoga classes and Zumba classes are offered on several weekdays at varying times. Pickleball is offered for adults on a drop-in basis on Tuesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m.-12 noon and on Wednesday evenings from 7-9 p.m.

Open gym hours are available for basketball and other activities; see the schedule on our website. For general program information, download the BWGCC Brochure. The BWGCC is available for rent and located at 449 Pemberwick Road; phone 203-532-1259.
Special Recreation

Registration is now open for many inclusive programs to be held at the Stamford JCC this winter. The JCC welcomes all! Call 203-487-0946 to register.

Abilis meets the needs of people with developmental disabilities. Their events are posted on their website calendar.

Greenwich Special Olympics offers sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual or physical challenges.
Senior Center News

The Greenwich Senior Center, located at 299 Greenwich Avenue, has many wonderful recreation programs. Download their most recent newsletter.


Health Department News

The Greenwich Department of Health is offering discounted radon testing available for both radon in well water and air, now through February. Read more.
Credit & Refund Policy

Credit requests for recreation program registration will be considered if received in writing prior to the start of the program. There is a $15.00 administrative fee for credits. The general policy of the Recreation Division is that we do not process refunds unless a program has been cancelled. Please read all registration information carefully and contact us prior to registering for a program if you have any questions.
Parks and Recreation Foundation
The Greenwich Parks and Recreation Foundation was set up to receive donations, allowing the community citizens and businesses an avenue to donate to the Town of Greenwich Parks & Recreation projects and programs. The foundation is a 509 (a)(1).
Through the Parks & Recreation Foundation, one is able to donate to the Parks and Recreation Scholarship Fund.
Weather Cancellation Information

Please make note of the Recreation Division's weather cancellation hotline phone # (203) 861-6100. Information regarding cancellations and closures is also posted on our Recreation Sports Website, where you can also sign up to get text alerts and /or emails notifying you of changes. The hotline phone # is updated before the website.
Parks & Recreation Department Wide News...
The Griffith E. Harris Golf Course is CLOSED for the season. We'll see you in the spring!

The Parks and Recreation Office at Town Hall is generally open for business hours on weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For information on park, beach, and tennis passes, click here. You can also call 203-622-7817 or email gnpnr@greenwichct.org. For complete information on rules and regulations of Parks and Recreation, click here for the Greenwich Town Code, Chapter 7.

The next meeting of the Board of Parks and Recreation will be Wednesday, January 30 at 6:30 p.m. at the Keegan Parks and Recreation Conference Room. Much additional information can be found by viewing the Parks and Recreation page of the Town Website.

The Parks and Recreation Office at Town Hall is CLOSED Monday, January 21 for Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

J oseph Siciliano, Director of Parks and Recreation
Greenwich Parks & Recreation | Recreation Division | 203-618-7649 | Recreation@greenwichct.org