January 31, 2023
Your semi-monthly Recreation activities information.
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GREETINGS,

Residency verification began January 1, 2023. Please upload documents for verification prior to attempting to register for any activities or reserving a facility. For more details, visit www.greenwichct.gov/residency. Online registration for many spring activities opens on February 1. Registration continues for the 2023-24 Cos Cob Community Preschool. Plus, it is time for the Annual Snow Sculpture Contest (weather permitting). More details on these and other programs including summer activities are found below.

Many employment opportunities for spring and summer recreation positions are now posted. Positions include: Head Swim Instructor and Swim Instructor, Soccer Director and Soccer Instructors, Umpires, Camp Counselors and Directors, and Skatepark Instructor/Guards, to name a few. You must apply online.

Town Hall will be closed Monday, February 20 for President's Day. Except for Town holidays, the Parks and Recreation Office at Town Hall is open to the public weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. We encourage you to make an appointment between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Most business can be done online. Office staff are available by email; feel free to contact us.

Best regards,
Sue Snyder, Recreation Superintendent
Summerfare 2023
Free Admission
Summerfare 2023 will take place at Greenwich High School on Wednesday, February 1 from 6-8 p.m. It will be held in the Student Center. Meet representatives from 100+ camps, programs, and teen job employers, including Greenwich Recreation. Summerfare is for all elementary, middle, and high school students. For more information, email summerfare@ghspta.org.
Cos Cob Community Preschool
Registration is open online for the 2023-2024 Cos Cob Community Preschool which is held at the community center on Bible Street. The Preschool, licensed by the State of CT, is for children ages 3 and 4. Classes are held Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 12 noon and families may register for 3, 4, or 5 days per week. A $50 per day of week deposit is due at the time of registration. Visit our website or download the Preschool brochure for more information. Children must be fully toilet trained.
Snow Sculpture Contest
Greenwich Recreation and the Greenwich Arts Council present the 11th Annual Snow Sculpture Contest. Create your best snow sculpture and submit a photo for a chance to win a prize from Greenwich Parks and Recreation! Learn how to enter here. The contest is only open to Greenwich residents and entries are due March 3.
Youth Scholarships
If you need financial assistance for your child to participate in a Recreation activity, we can help. Greenwich Parks and Recreation has established a youth scholarship program which provides financial assistance to qualifying residents. For more information on eligibility and how to apply, visit our website page Youth Scholarships.
Youth T-ball and Baseball
We have several T-ball and baseball programs for youth this spring. Youth ages 4 and 5 by April 30, 2023 may participate in Co-ed T-ball. Co-ed T-ball and Small Fry I are held at Barradas Field only on Saturdays. Youth 6 years old may participate in Small Fry I Baseball; whereas, Small Fry II Baseball is for youth 7 years old by April 30. Small Fry II and Junior Baseball are held at various Town fields. Ages 8 and 9 may play in an instructional Junior Baseball league.
Girls Softball
We have a few divisions of softball for girls this spring. Girls ages 7 and 8 may participate in the Softball Junior Division which will teach the fundamentals of the game. Softball Intermediate and Senior Divisions serves ages 9 through 14. The Intermediate softball division is for girls ages 9 and 10, as well as any 11 year-old currently enrolled in elementary school. The Senior division is designed for girls with prior experience, ages 12 through 14 and 11 year-olds in middle school.
Youth Soccer
Spring Soccer is a fun clinic-style program geared for all skill and ability levels for children ages 3 through 9. The program will focus on the fundamentals of soccer, including passing, dribbling, trapping, and shooting through skill work and age-appropriate modified games. The program lasts 45 minutes for ages 3 and 4. Ages 5 through 9 play for one hour. All sections are held on Saturdays at Benvenuto Field in Cos Cob Park.
Spring Skateboard Clinics
Children ages 6 to 12 years old may participate in Spring Skateboard Clinics. Clinics will help young skaters learn park etiquette and basic techniques such as drop-ins and ollies in a safe and fun atmosphere. Clinics will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the month of May. Register for one or both days per week.
Spring Swim Lessons
Spring Swim lessons will be held for ages 4 and up on Saturdays at the Greenwich High School pool. Lessons are held at several levels starting with "Goldfish" for beginners ages 4 and 5 years. Please review the goals and guidelines for swimming levels on the registration flyer. Eight one-half hour classes are offered.
Preview to Summer

Registration for our summer programs, including day camps, will open on April 1. Here is a preview of our 2023 Summer Camps and Programs. In addition, save the dates for other programs, such as the Jim Fixx Memorial Day Races on Monday, May 29 and Fireworks on Saturday, July 1. Our summer concerts at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park will be held on Wednesday evenings in July and August.
Sponsors Make a Difference!
Not only does sponsorship financially assist the programs of Greenwich Recreation which in turn may improve the experience for the Greenwich community; sponsorship promotes your business in several ways. Click here for benefits included with sponsorship.
If you wish to sponsor a spring youth sports team click here.
Adult Pickleball

We have several opportunities for pickleball this spring. Outdoor Pickleball will be held for different levels of play, several days per week. This is not a beginner program. Please register for the appropriate level. You may not register for more than two days/sections and you may not register for more than one level of play.

Drop-in Pickleball will be held at BWGCC for different levels of play on different days and times. There is a limit of players, first come, first served.

A Pickleball Instructional Clinic will be held for beginners. Participants may only enroll in one section.
Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink
Public sessions are held daily; download the Public Session Schedule. On certain dates, the rink offers Stick and Puck Sessions. For more detailed information on rink policies, programs, and fees, check out the 2022-2023 Rink Brochure. Private organizations can rent available ice time; email Recreation Supervisor Rich Ernye.
Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center
449 Pemberwick Road, Greenwich

Winter Drop-in Pickleball for residents only will run though March 2023. Different levels of play are held on separate days. Please make sure you only attend the level of play which is suited to your skills. Drop-in Co-ed Volleyball for adults is held on Mondays over the winter through March 27. Spring Drop-in Volleyball will resume April 3 through June 5. Other adult activities taking place at BWGCC include Get-Fit Glenville Boot Camp, Zumba Fitness, and WGCC Weight Club.

Baby and youth programs happening at BWGCC this winter include: Boomslang Girls Basketball; Greenwich Stars Basketball; Look Who's Talking language exposure classes: Just Wee Two; Jumpin' Jams Music; The Dance Pointe classes; and Jack Rabbits Gymnastics.

Open gym time is available according to specific rules. Visit the open gym schedule for the current month. For additional information about facility programs and rental information, read our brochure.
Withdrawal Policy for Recreation Activities
other than Day Camps

Credit requests for recreation program registration will be considered if received in writing prior to the start of the program. There is a $15 administrative fee per section 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 if you have any questions. Should someone withdraw from a program after it has begun, the credit will be pro-rated based on the time remaining in the program when the withdrawal is requested.
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. The hotline phone # is updated before the website is updated.
Non-Discrimination and Event Accessibility

The Town complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination, equal opportunity, affirmative action, and providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate, please contact the Commissioner of Human Services at 203-622-3800 or demetria.nelson@greenwichct.org
Program and Participant Photographs

Parks and Recreation reserves the right to use program or event photographs including participants in official Town of Greenwich media only (website, newsletter, flyers and advertisements, Facebook, and/or Instagram). Please contact the Recreation Office if you object to the use of photographs of you or your child(ren) in Town media.