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Please use caution when using the parking lot and park space at the Recreation Center. Construction has begun (06/09/21) on the new service garage and is expected to take about 8-10 weeks to complete. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your support.
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Mask Update
Face Mask Requirements
September 1, 2021 - Until Further Notice
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Face Masks Required Indoors - Locations
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Who is required to wear a Face Mask?
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All Buildings
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staff, students (unless on a specified mask break or approved medical documentation), families, visitors
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All buses
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everyone on the bus
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Athletic, Physical Education, and Co-Curricular Events
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spectators and participants (except when secondary students (grades 6-12), are actively engaged in athletic practices, competitions, or other practices and performances)
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Recreation Department Activities
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staff, spectators, and participants (except when participants are engaged in high intensity fitness or adult sport league competition)
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Fall registration opened August 9th and we received many registrations and enrollments for our upcoming programs! Activities will be starting soon and we have many amazing classes new to the fall lineup, so get registered today.
Don't have a WAWM RCS account yet? No problem! Click here for more information on how to create an account and different ways to register. Accounts are reviewed for accuracy and residency only during office hours and can take up to one business day to approve. Once you have an account, you may register for classes online, in person during business office hours, over the phone with a card or mail in your registration form and check. We look forward to seeing you in our fall programs!
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Badger Game
WAWM RCS has openings for our Badger Game outing on September 11th. The Badgers will be taking on Eastern Michigan at 6pm at Camp Randall Stadium! Join us, wear red and cheer on Wisconsin to a victory!!
Registration includes round trip transportation from the Rec Center and a ticket to the game! Contact Beau Benner for more information 414-604-4951 or bennerb@wawmsd.org. Click here to Register Now!
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Youth Sports
Registration for all basketball (4K-1st and 2nd-8th) opens Tuesday, September 7th at 8am
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Esports
Esports makes its debut at the WAWM RCS Department!
Have you heard of Esports? Wondering what Esports actually is? Esports is electronic competitive video gaming that was first introduced in 1972. Through advancements with online gaming and technology, Esports has grown in popularity. A main reason for the rise in Esports popularity is that it is one of most inclusive opportunities to date, removing boundaries such as age and physical ability enabling all to play.
This summer the West Allis-West Milwaukee Recreation & Community Services Department hosted our first-ever Esports Season. The summer season consisted of leagues in Chess, Rocket League (3v3) and Super Smash Bros. At the end of our season, participants had the opportunity to enter tournament play where the league winners qualified for the United States Park and Rec Tournament (USPREC). Players challenged other esport athletes from across the nation. After some intense matches, the WAWM RCS Department is happy to share that Joshua Seavert (Good Shepherd), Tevin Danek (Frank Lloyd Wright), Chase Everts (Frank Lloyd Wright), and Mikel Jones (Lane) are National Runner-Ups in their respective leagues, finishing in second place. Congratulations!
To address safety concerns surrounding online video gaming and interactions, the WAWM RCS Department has partnered with a company called Mission Control, to host our league. Utilizing Mission Control, we are able to monitor interactions between players and ensure that players are only competing with other registered players from our community.
The WAWM RCS Department is hosting a Fall Esports Season which includes Fortnite Duos, Madden 21 (Xbox), Super Smash Bros, and Rocket League (3v3). Interested Esports athletes ages 8-17 can click here to register online or call our offices during business hours at 414-604-4900. Who's ready to play?
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Spotlight
"Cuts for Kids"
On Monday, August 30th, the WAWM RCS Department was "buzzing" for the 1st Annual Cuts for Kids event. "Cuts for Kids" was created and organized by Bobby Foreman, Program Manager, in an effort to help kids go back to school, prepared and feeling good about themself. By the end of the day, over 70 kids were looking great, feeling great, and ready to get back to the classroom!
Each child attending "Cuts for Kids" received a free haircut, backpack full of school supplies, and a hotdog meal. Over 8 local barbers and stylists graciously donated their time and talents to provide the haircuts. Other local businesses donated backpacks, school supplies, food, and use of items to support the event.
When asked about the reason behind the implementation of the event, Foreman stated "Resilience and confidence go hand and hand. Students are faced with tough situations everyday that require them to exercise resilience and confidence in themselves to successfully navigate through those situations. If this event helps 1 student gain confidence in starting a new school year, it was all worth it" The students that participated left full of smiles and appreciation.
Cuts for Kids partners include:
- Victory Cuts - The Winning Look
- Forever Faded Barbershop
- Mr V's Barbershop
- Justine & Laura
- Target West Allis
- B & K Bar Supplies
- Rupena's
- WAWM Heroin/Opiate Task Force (Safe & Supported Program)
- Free-Style Promotions
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Early Childhood
Early Childhood Classes This Fall!!! Let's let the LITTLE ONES have some FUN!!!
Mondays
10-10:45am - Pint Size Picassos
Tuesdays
10-10:45am - All Sorts of Different Sports
Wednesdays
9:30-10:15am - Animal Expedition
10:45-11:30am - Busy Builders
6:15-7:00pm - Mushy Gushy Sticky Fun
Thursdays
9-9:30am - Music Makers and More
10-10:45am - Playtime is Funtime
6-6:30pm - 1-2 yr old Tumble Bugs
6:45-7:30pm- 3-4 yr old Tumble Bugs
Fridays
10-10:45am - Mushy Gushy Sticky Fun
Click here to Register Now!
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Adult Trips
Don't miss out on this legendary trip to Warrens Cranberry Fest on Saturday, September 25th. Limited seats still available, click here to register online or call our offices during business hours at 414-604-4900.
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Adult Fitness
Adult Fitness NEEDS YOU!!!! We have NEW classes! We have FUN classes! Talk to a friend and plan on attending one of our many exciting classes!!!!!
Morning Classes Senior Morning Stretch Chair Yoga for Seniors New Group Cycling Mondays and Wednesdays And back by popular demand: Morning Stretch and Zumba Gold Toning Night Classes Crunch Time Yoga Body Ball/Pilates Line Dancing Zumba both in person and virtual POUND - Mondays and Thursdays (Thursdays will be both in person and virtual) Group Cycling WERQ Barre Fitness Blend Step Into Spin If you need any information regarding any of the classes, please contact Linda Gritzmacher, Program Manager at 414-604-4911. *Reminder Total Stretch will not be held this fall*
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The WAWM RCS Department's Annual Packer Family Night Trip was definitely eventful! Our families battled the rain to watch the Green Bay Packers and the return of Aaron Rodgers to Lambeau Field that night and we definitely won't forget it. Our seats were front row and by the players' tunnel where many of the children were able to snag souvenirs like Jordan Love's gloves and many other players' apparel. Thank you to all the families that attended and we're looking forward to next year!
Let's end this summer with a dance party! West Allis Street Jams is scheduled for Saturday, September 18th leaving the Recreation Center at 1pm. When you hear the music come on outside and dance! The route will be shared on Facebook, @wawmrcs and @westalliswigov, one week prior to our Jam session.
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Youth Enrichment
Check out one of our newest additions to Youth Enrichment. If you enjoy theatre and have an interest in Shakespeare, Fun with Shakespeare is a great opportunity for you!
Jragon Martial Arts
Looking for a way for your child to be active while working on their listening and concentration skills. Our upcoming session is for 3 - 17 year olds, check out our website for specific times and dates for your child's age group.
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Dance
Dance is a great outlet for the participants to express their creativity and increase their strength, coordination, flexibility, endurance and physical fitness. This year the WAWM RCS Department has adjusted our Dance Program into two seasons; a fall season and a winter/spring season. The fall season will focus on introducing and refining the dance skills in the variety of dance styles. The winter/spring season will do the same with a Showcase planned to celebrate the year. Dancing never ends and we're happy to provide a Dance program that provides opportunities for children and adults.
This Fall we will be offering Tap, Jazz, Hawaiian, Acro, Poms and Creative Movement classes
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30 Days of Yoga
6th Annual "30 Days of Yoga" Raises $1674.25
July 17 - August 15 means yoga every morning at 7:00am for 30 days straight. This is a welcomed opportunity for many faithful yoga participants and fundraiser supporters. For the 6th consecutive year, WAWM RCS Program Manager, Linda Gritzachmer and Yoga Instructor, Susie Melott, have partnered together to bring this extraordinary event to our community. LInda provides all of the organization and administrative oversight, while Susie donates her time to provide the yoga instruction. This year's event raised funds for 30 local charities and collectively raised $1674.25 Over the course of the thirty days, over 475 people participated. We look forward to seeing everyone at the 2022 7th Annual "30 Days of Yoga" in support of the many great organizations and charities in West Allis and West Milwaukee. To learn more or get involved, please contact Linda Gritzmacher at gritl@wawmsd.org or (414) 604-4911.
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Adult Enrichment
Looking for a fun DYI project? Join Stacy Madson as she guides you through making your very own Wisteria Flower Mobile. Let your creative juices flow as you create this one of a kind piece for your home. Don't miss out, Click here, to sign up now!
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Open Gym
Evening Open Gym Volleyball is back this Fall!
Adults (18+) will run on Tuesday nights from 6-8 pm beginning September 14th, with two courts available.
Youth (6-10 yrs) and Youth (11-14 yrs) will run on Wednesday nights from 5:30-7:30 pm beginning September 15th.
Ages 6-10 years will be on Court 1. Ages 11-14 years will be on Court 2.
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2450 South 68th Street, West Allis WI 53219
(414) 604-4900
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