Please register online for Winter Programs by going to www.hillsboroughnjrecreation.

org or 908-369-4832

THERAPEUTIC RECREATION PROGRAMS

Hillsborough Township Committee Mayor-Frank Delcore Deputy Mayor Douglas Tomson CommitteewomanGloria McCauley Committeeman Carl Suraci Committeeman Greg Burchette

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.

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 2013

369-4832 or email us at recreation@hillsborough-nj.org 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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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 SchoolAmsterdam Road Auten Road SchoolAuten Road

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.

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:

www.hillsboroughnjrecreation.org (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

Dont 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.

Hillsborough Township Parks and Recreation Winter Programs

PROGRAM

AGE

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

PROGRAM DATES

TIME

PLACE

FEE

SUPERVISOR

Tuesdays

Biddy Basketball

Boys and Girls 1st-3rd Grade

Have fun along with learning the fundamentals of basketball

Jan 7, 14, 21, 28 Feb 4, 11, 18, 25

7:00pm8:00pm

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 6:30pm7:30pm Middle School Gym $52.00

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 Grade

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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

6th 8th 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 8:00pm Middle School Gym $40.00

Indoor Futsal

Co-Ed 6 8 Grade
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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 8:00pm Middle School Gym $40.00

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

9:30am10:15am OR 10:30 am11:15am Municipal Building Multipurpose Room $52.00 Jennifer Esposito

Spring Soccer 2014

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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 & Grade League Saturdays, 9:30am 11:30am Singley Park Small-sided (8 v 8) games 2nd

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.

Optional additional practice during the week

Fee: $95.00
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Tuesdays

Senior Floral Design

Senior

Floral Design

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

Thursdays Aquatic Exercises at the YMCA 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

Aquatic Exercise

Adult

Mens 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 Mens 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 10:00pm

Middle School Gym

$30.00

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-2nd - 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.