FALL NEWSLETTER & PROGRAM INFO
We are happy to announce that our department will begin offering programs for ALL ages again this fall! This newsletter will be used in place of our normal "Program Brochure" and as our primary form of advertising through the months of September and October. Our staff have worked hard to develop programs with safety measures in place to help ensure the safest environment possible for participants. Although this fall will look a little different than past years, we are excited to re-open the Community Center to the public and be able to offer great opportunities to keep you safe, active and healthy during these trying times. You may click the program hyperlinks below for more specific information on each program or to register.
PROGRAM REGISTRATION INFORMATION
REGISTRATION FOR RECREATION PROGRAMS:
Begins August 24 for residents, August 27 for non-residents

REGISTRATION FOR POOL PROGRAMS:
Begins August 31 for residents, September 3 for non-residents
SOUTH PORTLAND COMMUNITY CENTER
RE-OPENING PLAN
PHASE I (August 24 - Sept 4)
  • Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Walking track and gym open to public. Must call to reserve slots. See guidelines below.
  • Closed weekends

CLOSED MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 FOR THE HOLIDAY

PHASE II (Sept. 8 - Oct. 2)
  • Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Walking track, gym and pool open. Must call to reserve slots. See guidelines below.
  • For information on pool, please see pool section.
  • Closed weekends

PHASE III - TBD
  • More information to come late September.
GENERAL NOTES WHEN VISITING SPCC
Face Mask 2
  • Patrons are REQUIRED to wear face coverings when entering the facility.
  • Face coverings do not need to be worn during exercise (i.e walking track, shooting hoops) as long as social distancing can be maintained.
  • Public may enter/exit out of Nelson Rd doors only. Please park on the Nelson Rd side parking lot.
  • Nutter Rd side doors will remain locked.
  • Locker rooms will remain closed
  • No lingering in common areas such as front lobby.
  • There will be one way directional entry & exit signs.
  • Hand sanitizer will be available throughout the building.
  • Please bring your own water bottle.
  • Drinking fountains unavailable.
  • Do not come to the facility if you feel sick or have had any symptoms of COVID-19 in the past three days. A list of COVID-19 symptoms is available from the CDC.
SPCC WALKING TRACK GUIDELINES
WALKING TRACK GUIDELINES:
  • Track closed daily from 11:00 am -12:00 pm for cleaning.
  • Limited to 8 people at a time.
  • Must reserve slot - please call 767-7650 before coming.
  • Walking only (no running).
  • 1 hour max use
  • One way traffic only
  • Must sign off on waiver at front desk. Include phone number for contact tracing purposes.
  • Sign out when leaving
  • Please use outside lane for passing
  • Maintain social distancing of 6 feet with anyone not in your household
SPCC GYM GUIDELINES
GYM GUIDELINES:
  • Gym closed daily from 12:00-1:00 pm for cleaning (time to be adjusted mid September once more programs begin).
  • Limit to 12 people at a time (2 shooters per hoop max).
  • Must reserve slot - please call 767-7650 before coming.
  • 1 hour max use
  • Must sign off on waiver at front desk. Include phone number for contact tracing purposes.
  • Sign out when leaving
  • Skills & drills only. No game play.
  • Must bring your own ball.
  • Maintain social distancing of 6 feet with anyone not in your household
SPCC POOL PROGRAM INFORMATION
We are so excited to have you join us at the pool in September.

We will be open from 7am-7pm beginning September 8 and will offer lap lanes and aerobics classes to the public.

YOU MUST REGISTER ONLINE FOR THESE SWIMS & CLASSES PRIOR TO COMING. CLICK LINKS BELOW TO REGISTER. YOU MUST HAVE A MyREC ACCOUNT TO REGISTER. IF YOU DON'T HAVE AN ACCOUNT, YOU CAN CREATE ONE HERE.

September Deep Water Aerobics - Register
September Lap/Open Swims - Register
September Senior Only Swim - Register
September Shallow Water Aerobics - Register


LAP/OPEN SWIM (defined): there will be 6 lap lanes set up in the pool with two
patrons allowed in each lane. Patrons may swim, exercise, stretch, walk or float in the lane, with equipment (if desired). Patrons may choose to split the lane (with each patron staying on one ½) or may choose to use a circle format. 45 mins is the allotted time, allowing the staff time for sanitizing between time-slots. Masks must be worn when arriving/departing the building, but not IN the pool.
Points to know before coming to use the pool…

  • Registration AND payment MUST be completed online for each swim/class.
  • Punch passes will not be honored at this time, due to constraints of our software system.
  • ALL swims and classes will be 45 minutes in length, allowing staff time to sanitize before the next time-slot.
  • You may register and pay for more than one time slot per day.
  • NO longer a daily fee-sorry!
  • 2 Swimmers per lap lane.
  • 12 Aerobics participants per class
  • The hot tub will be open during each time slot. One guest in at a time.
  • Please enter the building through the Nelson Rd parking lot and head towards the Family Locker rooms.
  • Masks are required until you enter the pool deck
  • No masks required on deck, but please remain as physically distanced and respectful of others as possible.
  • Entrance and exit to each time slot will occur through the Family Locker room.
  • NO access to locker rooms for changing (belongings can be placed on sanitized bleachers).
  • There will be access to a toilet and sink, in the Family Locker area, if needed
  • Kickboards, pull buoys, noodles and barbells WILL be available for use (sanitized after each time slot)"
BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL &
WEDNESDAY OUT OF SCHOOL PROGRAMMING
We are happy to announce that we will be moving ahead with a full before and aftercare program at all 5 elementary schools this fall which will follow the group cohorts set up by the school dept. Along with Before and After Care, we will be offering a full-day program held at SPCC, which will be a separate sign up. Both of these programs will require you to sign up for the whole program dates available... for example, you can sign up for just before care but you must sign up for both days that your child attends school, and for the duration of the program. Please see the links below for registration information.

Questions? Contact Robert Carter at rcarter@southportland.org or Kari Filieo at kfilieo@southportland.org.


Please know that in planning these programs we have worked extensively with the South Portland School Dept. Please see the links below for the guidance that we used to make these programs possible.


REDBANK TEEN CENTER
Beginning September 8, we will be offering the teen center twice a day for the first couple months of the 2020-2021 school year.
The group of students who will be at home during the day can attend the Teen Center from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. The group of students who will be at school for the day can attend the Teen Center from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm. On Wednesdays we will split the school group A and B into the morning or afternoon time slots. This program will remain free however each child must have a completed registration form on file prior to entering the center.

Face coverings will be required.

Days: Monday – Friday (closed all school/city holidays and Nov. 2-4)
Dates: Beginning September 8
Time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm (closed 2-3 pm for cleaning)
Max: 25 kids per time slot
Location: Redbank Community Center

Questions or for more info, contact:
Teen Center Coordinator, Alicia Hoyt - ahoyt@southportland.org
FALL SOCCER (Grades K - 6)
South Portland Rec is proud to partner with Seacoast United Soccer this fall to provide a skills and drills program for kids in grades K-6. Players will be broken down into smaller groups and work with coaches on ball techniques as well as game strategies. With proper safety measures, kids will be able to be social while being active. Each player will get a ball they can keep.
Maximum of 50 kids per group per night. 

Grades K-3
Dates: Tuesdays, September 8 - October 13
Time: Group 1: 5:00 - 6:00 pm, Group 2: 6:15-7:15 pm

Grades 4-6
Dates: Wednesdays, September 9 - October 14
Time: Group 1: 5:00 - 6:00 pm, Group 2: 6:15-7:15 pm

MORE YOUTH PROGRAMS
Tuesdays, September 29 - October 27

Saturdays, September 12 - October 17

Wednesdays, September 16 - October 28

Wednesdays, September 16 - October 14

Saturdays, September 19 - October 24

Mondays, September 14 - October 26

Saturday, October 10

Mondays, September 14 - October 26

Mondays, September 14 - October 26

Mondays, September 14 - October 26

Mondays, September 14 - October 26

Mondays, September 14 - October 26
ADULT FITNESS CLASSES
BOOT CAMP - NEW!
Wednesdays, September 9-30
Wednesdays, October 7 - 28

Tuesdays, September 8 - October 27

Tues &Thurs, September 8 - 24

Tues & Thurs, October 1 - 27

Fridays, October 2-23

Sundays, October 4 - 25
ADULT ENRICHMENT CLASSES
Thursdays, October 1 - 29

Session 1 - Tuesdays, September 8 - October 13
Session 2 - Tuesdays, October 27 - December 8

Pick one date from 6 offerings
(Tuesdays, Nov. 10, 17, Dec. 1, 8, 15)

Where does your money go - September 29
Mortgages & Mortgage Refinancing - October 27
ADULT OPEN PLAY PICKLEBALL RESERVATIONS
Participants will now need to pre-register for our open gym pickleball program. Drop-in payments will not longer be allowed. You must have a MyRec account in order to register. If you don't have one, you can create an account HERE. Play will be available on Monday, Tuesday & Thursdays beginning September 14. If you are not registered for the week you will not be able to play.

  • Non-resident registration will not be available until September 7th.
  • Singles play only
  • Max of 24 people per time slot (6 courts)

Date: September 14 - November 24
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Weekly cost: $9.00 for residents and $12.00 for non-residents

Weekly Slot #1
Times: 7:30 am-9:30 am

Weekly Slot #2
Times: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Weekly Slot # 3
Times: 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

ADULT SPORTS LEAGUES
Sundays, September 6 - November 1

Thursdays, September 3 - October 22
SENIOR PROGRAMS
September Session - Wednesdays, September 9 - 30
October Session - Wednesdays, October 7 - 28

Mondays, beginning September 14

Friday, October 2

Fridays, October 9-16

Tuesdays, September 15 - October 6

Tuesdays beginning September 15

Thursdays beginning September 10

September Session - Fridays, September 4 - 25
October Session - Fridays, October 2 - 30
SENIOR TRIPS
*Limited to 6 participants per trip.

Tuesday, September 29

Wednesday, September 23

Thursday, October 15

Friday, September 18

Thursday, Nov. 12 or Dec. 3

Friday, October 30

Tuesday, October 13

Wednesday, October 21

Thursday, September 10

Thursday, October 8 - Eastern Trail, Biddeford to Arundel & Lunch
Monday, November 2 - Wonderbrook Preserve Walk & Hot Chocolate
South Portland Parks, Recreation & Waterfront
21 Nelson Road
South Portland, ME 04106
(207)767-7650