COMMUNITY SPORTS BRIEFS
Sports briefs run as space permits throughout the week in The Saratogian. To submit an item, e-mail sports@saratogian.com.
Spend Another Memorable Summer at Camp Saradac: Camp Saradac is back this summer and better than ever! In addition to full day camp at the Recreation Center for ages 5-12, two half day camps for ages
7-12 are being offered at East Side Rec and Veterans Memorial Park. For over 75 years Camp Saradac has offered campers creative recreational & educational programs, intriguing arts & crafts, and memories that last a lifetime!Camp Saradac begins Monday, June 28th and runs through Friday, August 20th. Times at the Recreation Center are 9:00am-4:30pm. Times at the East Side Rec and Veterans Memorial Park are 9:00am1:00pm. Weekly fees at the Recreation Center are: City $175, Non-City $240. Before and After care available at this location only. Weekly fees for Before and After care are: City $35, Non-City $45. Weekly fees at the East Side Rec and Veterans Memorial Park are: City $94, Non-City $128. City residents can begin to register March 1st. Non-City residents can begin to register March 22nd.
Visit www.SaratogaRec. com and click Programs, “Camp Saradac” for complete information and to register. Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550 x2300 or recreservations@ saratoga-springs.org with questions.
Public Skating, Open Adult Hockey, and Stick Sessions are Back at the Saratoga Springs Ice Rinks: The Saratoga Springs Recreation Department is offering weekend Family Skate, Family Stick, Open Public, Open Stick, and Open Adult Hockey sessions at the Weibel Avenue Ice Rinks. Participants must register and pre-pay online. Visit www.SaratogaRec. com and click the blue “Online Registration” button to create an account or to register. City residents can begin to register Monday of each week for that weekends’s sessions. Non-City residents can begin to register Wednesday of each week for that weekend’s sessions.
For safety and social distancing purposes participation is limited to groups of 20 for Family Stick, Open Stick, and Open Adult Hockey (excluding Goalies), and 35 for Family Skate and Open Public.
Fees for Family Skate and Open Public are $4 for City residents and $5 for Non-City residents. Fees for Family Stick, Open Stick, and Open Adult Hockey are $9 for City residents and $11 for all others. Goalies for Open Adult Hockey are free.
No refunds will be given. No walks in allowed.
Skate rentals will be available for an additional $5. Skate rental payments will be accepted by cash or check (made out to Commissioner of Finance) only. Participants must wear a mask at all times.
Visit www.SaratogaRec.com and click Programs, “Ice Rink Public Skating Sessions” for complete information and to register. Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550 x2300 or recreservations@saratoga-springs.org with questions.
Form a new Skate of Mind with the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department’s Intro to Ice Skating Program: Learn ice skating basics or improve your skills. Everyone age 3-Adult is welcome. Our Early Spring program runs Tuesdays and Saturdays from February 23-March
30. Our Spring program runs Tuesdays from April 13-May
18. Fees are $60 for Saratoga Springs City residents and $80 for Non-City residents. Fees increase on February 20th for the Early Spring session and April 10th for the Spring session.
Participants must wear a mask at all times.
Spaces are limited to comply with safety and social distancing guidelines.
Visit www.SaratogaRec. com and click Programs, Ice Skating Lessons for additional information and to register. Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550 x2300 or recreservations@ saratoga-springs.org with questions.
See if Bowling is up Your Alley with the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department’s CoSponsored Bowling Program: Our co-sponsored bowling program with Saratoga Strike Zone runs Tuesdays from April 13-May
18. Emphasis will be placed on learning good bowling fundamentals and technique through discussion, demonstration, and practice. Fees are $80 for Saratoga Springs City residents and $90 for Non-City residents through April 5th.
Participants must wear a mask at all times.
Spaces are limited to comply with safety and social distancing guidelines.
Visit www.SaratogaRec.com and click Programs, Bowling for additional information and to register. Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550 x2300 or recreservations@saratoga-springs.org with questions.
Swing for the Fences with the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department’s Baseball Programs: Our baseball programs runs Wednesdays from March 3-April 7. Our Tiny T-Ball program for ages 3-5 year is a parent/child activity that introduces participants to baseball basics through games and activities.
Our Jr. Sluggers program for Grades K-3 teaches baseball fundamentals. Fees are $55 for Saratoga Springs City residents and $65 for Non-City residents through March 30th. Participants must wear a mask at all times.
Spaces are limited to comply with safety and social distancing guidelines.
Visit www.SaratogaRec. com and click Programs, Tiny T-Ball and Jr. Sluggers for additional information and to register. Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550 x2300 or recreservations@saratoga-springs.org with questions.
Reach Your Soccer Goals with the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department’s Soccer Programs: Our soccer program runs April 24-June 19. Days and times depend on program you sign up for. Little Kickers is a parent/child introductory program that teaches basic soccer fundamentals through games and activities. Big Kickers takes participants to the next level, and is comprised of teams and coaches. Teams will practice skills the first half of the session and play games the other half. Our Grade 1-12 league is separated into grade appropriate divisions to expose players to skills and games based on level of play. Divisions are Co-ed. Fees for Big and Little Kickers is $45 for Saratoga Springs City residents and $65 for Non-City residents. Fees for our Youth Soccer League Grades 1-12 is $60 for Saratoga Springs City residents and $80 for Non-City residents.
Fees for Adult Soccer is $45 for Saratoga Springs City residents and $65 for Non-City residents. All fees are good through March 30th. Participants must wear a mask at all times.
Spaces are limited to comply with safety and social distancing guidelines.
Volunteer Coaches are needed. Visit www.SaratogaRec. com and click Programs, Youth Soccer for additional information and to register. Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550 x2300 or recreservations@saratogasprings.org with questions. Serve Up Your Best with the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department Volleyball Program: Develop your skills and learn the rules and strategy to be a successful volleyball player. Everyone ages 8-15 is welcome. Our Spring program runs March 3-April 7. Fees are $55 for Saratoga Springs City residents and $65 for Non-City residents. Fees increase $25 beginning February 24th.
Participants must wear a mask at all times.
Spaces are limited to comply with safety and social distancing guidelines and are filling up fast!
Visit www.SaratogaRec.com and click Programs, Volleyball for additional information and to register. Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550 x2300 or recreservations@saratoga-springs.org with questions.
Open Gym is Back at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Center: The Saratoga Springs Recreation Department is offering Open Gym Monday-Friday at the Recreation Center at 15 Vanderbilt Avenue. Participants must register and pre-pay online. Visit www.SaratogaRec. com and click the blue “Online Registration” button to create an account or to register. Reservations can be made up to 7 days in advance, and closes within one hour of the session start time. For safety and social distancing purposes participation is limited to groups of 10 per court. Fees are $4 for City residents and $5 for Non-City residents.
No refunds will be given. No walks in allowed.
Participants must wear a mask at all times.
Visit www.SaratogaRec.com and click Programs, “Rec Center Drop In Sessions” for complete information. Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550 x2300 or recreservations@saratogasprings.org with questions. Drop in Pickleball at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Center: Drop in pickleball sessions are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings (excluding holidays) from 9-11am. Fees are $4 for City residents with a verified Community Pass account and $5 for all others. Participation is on a first come, first served basis. For safety and social distancing purposes participation is limited to 50. Participants must create an account and register for a Rec Card prior to coming.
Participants must bring a mask, paddle, and appropriate footwear. Participants must wear a mask at all times. Days/times are subject to change.
Visit www.SaratogaRec. com and click Programs, Rec Center Drop in Sessions for additional information and to set up an account. Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550 x2300 or recreservations@saratogasprings.org with questions. Racquetball Rentals at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Center: Reservations for court times can be made through Community Pass. Fees are $5 for City residents with a verified Community Pass account and $8 for all others. Reservations and fees are per person/per hour. For safety and social distancing purposes participation is limited to groups of 3. Participants must create an account and register for a Rec Card prior to coming.
Participants must bring a mask, racquet, racquetballs, and appropriate footwear. Participants must wear a mask at all times.
Visit www.SaratogaRec. com and click Programs, Rec Center Drop in Sessions for additional information and to reserve a court. Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550 x2300 or recreservations@saratogasprings.org with questions. Premier Sports Leagues is now accepting Softball teams for the 2021 Summer: We offer Coed Slow-Pitch in the these 7 divisions: 6&4 (C/D/E), 7&3 (C/D/E) and 8&2 (for recreational company teams). We also offer Mens Slow-Pitch. 14 game season with best-of-3 playoff rounds. Games played at various locations around Capital District. Entry fee is $925. Umpires fee is $28 per game. Registration closes April 16. Season starts April 26. We offer the most comprehensive and flexible scheduling process.
Spring Break at Boys and Girls Club of Troy: Running from Friday, March 26th, through Thursday, April 2, BGCT will be running programs, for ages 6-15, with each day designed to deliver a maximum amount of fun! The BGCT Spring Break Program costs just $100 for the five-day program, with an updated $70 yearly membership.
Activities each day will provide members with things that being stuck at home just can’t. Unlimited number of games in the Games Room, sports in the gym, crafts in the Art Center, are just a few examples of activities at the Club you child will do each day. They will get to all of these activities while making new friends, being physically active, and having fun. To register, call the BGCT Main Office or email BGCT Office Manager, Donna Budzinski, at dbudzin@yahoo.com. Principles, Philosophy, and Organization of High School Athletics: Class dates are Saturday, May 22 and Sunday, May 23. Participants must attend all class sessions listed in order to complete the course. Classes go from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m at 732 Wasentha Way, Slingerlands, NY. The cost is $225 if registered by May 12. $275 after that. Tution fees are nonrefundable but can be applied to future classes. To register or ask questions email John Metallo at johngmetallo@live.com or call (518) 577-7530.
Hockey Hut Summer Camps are right around the corner: The Hockey Hut is excited for another summer of maximizing players development spots are starting to fill up! Put in your deposit now to reserve your players spot in our camps! Camps include over three hours of on-ice instruction including power-skating, puck control, and shooting. All camps will involve instruction tailored to that week. Camps also include outdoor off-ice training and hockey skills. All players will receive a jersey at the beginning of each camp.
If you have any questions, you can call or email Jeff Silengo at the Hockey Hut.
Hockey Hut 12th Annual 3v3 League: March 15th-April 26th. Our league is expanding each year and we are looking forward to another fun spring. Online registration is now OPEN for ALL divisions - 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U & 16U! Whichever level you played at this season will be the level you sign up for in this league. So, if you played Mites you will sign up for 8U.
Spots fill up quickly so sign up today!
Price is $195 per player. Season will be 10 games, 2 games a week. 7-9 players a team plus a goalie for 8U-14U&16U
If you have any questions, you can call or email Jeff Silengo at the Hockey Hut.