COMMUNITY SPORTS BRIEFS
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PRINCIPLES, PHILOSOPHY AND ORGANIZATION OF HS ATHLETICS: Two of the courses required to coach in New York State high schools Principles, Philosophy and Organization of High School Athletics and Theories and Techniques of Coaching and will be taught in August in Saratoga at Saratoga Catholic Central High School, 247 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
Classes run Saturday, August 14 and Sunday, August 15. Participants must attend all class sessions listed in order to complete the course. The classes will run from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The cost is $225 if registered prior to July 20; $275 if registered after July 20. Tuition fees are nonrefundable but can be applied to future classes.
Contact John Metallo at (518) 577-7530 or email johngmetallo@live.com.
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. NonCity 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 NonCity 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.
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@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.
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@ saratoga-springs.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@ saratoga-springs.org with questions.
PRINCIPLES, PHILOSOPHY AND ORGANIZATION OF HS ATHLETICS: Two of the courses required to coach in New York State high schools Principles, Philosophy and Organization of High School Athletics and Theories and Techniques of Coaching and will be taught in August in Saratoga at Saratoga Catholic Central High School, 247 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
Classes run Saturday, August 14 and Sunday, August 15. Participants must attend all class sessions listed in order to complete the course. The classes will run from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The cost is $225 if registered prior to July 20; $275 if registered after July 20. Tuition fees are nonrefundable but can be applied to future classes.
Contact John Metallo at (518) 577-7530 or email johngmetallo@live.com.
FALL LACROSSE PROGRAMS FOR BOYS: Capitalland lacrosse will be running a boy’s fall lacrosse program. Players can chose to play on Wednesday nights, Sunday afternoons, or both. Programs will start on September 15 and end on October 24. Each group will play for an hour and a half each day or night. Levels include: a co-ed Kindergarten through fifth grade learn to play program; boys instructional programs for beginner & novice players grades second through fifth and sixth through tenth; an advanced instruction program for players in grades three through six and seven through nine who want to refine their game while being introduced to more advanced techniques.
For more information on all of these programs go to www.capitallandlacrosse. com or e-mail us at chad@ capitallandlacrosse.com.
FALL LACROSSE PROGRAMS FOR GIRLS: Capitalland lacrosse will be running a girls fall lacrosse program. Players can chose to play on Wednesday nights, Sunday afternoons, or both. All programs will start on September 15 and end on October 24. Each group will play for an hour and a half each day or night. Levels include: a co-ed Kindergarten through fifth grade learn to play program, girls instructional programs for beginner & novice players grades three through ten, an advanced program for players in grades six through eight and nine and ten who want to refine their game while being introduced to more advanced techniques.
For more information go to www.capitallandlacrosse.com or e-mail us at chad@capitallandlacrosse. com.
FALL FIELD HOCKEY: Capitalland Field Hockey will be running a girls fall program. Players can chose to play on Wednesdays night, Sunday afternoons or both. All programs will start on September 15 and end on October 24. Each group will play for an hour and a half each day or night. Levels include: a Kindergarten through third grade learn to play program, instructional programs for beginner & novice players grades four through six, six and seven, and then tenth grade, an advanced program for players in grades six through eight and one for ninth and tenth graders who want to refine their game while being introduced to more advanced techniques.
For more information go to www.capitallandlacrosse.com or e-mail us at chad@capitallandlacrosse. com.
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.
Saratoga Springs Recreation Department Pickleball Workshop: Relish the opportunity to sign up for our pickleball workshop! The workshop will be held Thursday July 22nd for Beginner and Intermediate (Level 2.5 to 3.5) players at the East Side Pickleball
Courts on Granger Avenue.
Beginners (ages 14+) can choose from 12-2pm or 5:307:30pm. The Intermediate workshop (ages 18+) will be held from 9:00-11:30am.
Fees are City $45 and Non-City $65. Fees after 7/19 are City $70 and NonCity $90.
Coordinator is Ken Henderson of Traveling Pickleball Pros. A paddle, water, and sneakers are needed.
Visit www.SaratogaRec. com and click Programs, Summer Sports Camps, Pickleball Workshop for complete information and to register.
Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 5873550 x2300 or recreservations@saratoga-springs.org with questions.
Fall into Fun with the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department: Registration for Fall programming begins June 28th.
Various programs will be offered throughout the fall including T-ball/baseball, boxing, field hockey, ice skating lessons, soccer, pickleball, and volleyball.
Visit www.SaratogaRec. com and click Programs for complete information and to register.
Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 5873550 x2300 or recreservations@saratoga-springs.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.
Participants must create an account and register for a Rec Card prior to coming. Participants must a racquet, racquetballs, and appropriate footwear.
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@ saratoga-springs.org with questions.