Community Sports Briefs
Sports briefs run as space permits throughout the week in The Saratogian. To submit an item, e-mail sports@saratogian.com.
Saratoga Springs Recreation Department’s Pickleball Workshops: New to pickleball or want to enhance your skills? Register for the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department’s December 14th workshops.
Visit www.SaratogaRec.com and click Programs, Pickleball Workshops for complete information and to register. Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550 x2300or recreservations@saratoga-springs.org with questions.
Get in the Ring with the Saratoga Springs Boxing Program: This non contact camp is cosponsored with Saratoga Youth Boxing and teaches proper boxing technique and conditioning. Camp will be held Feb 21-25from 6:00-8:00pm at the Saratoga Youth Boxing Gym at 30Weibel Avenue. Visit www.SaratogaRec. com and click Programs, Boxing for complete information and to register. Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550 x2300or recreservations@ saratoga-springs.org with questions.
Serve up your Best with the Saratoga Springs Volleyball Program: This volleyball program is starting off the new year with an expanded age range and enhanced programming! The program will run Wednesdays from Jan 5-Feb 9. Two session will be offered, one for 7-11year olds from 5:30-6:30pm, and another for 12-16 year olds from 6:45-7:45pm. The program for 7-11 year olds will focus on volleyball fundamentals, while the program for 12-16year olds will combine skill development and game play.
Visit www.SaratogaRec.com and click Programs, Volleyball for complete information and to register. Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550 x2300 or recreservations@saratoga-springs.org with questions.
Learn to Skate with the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department’s Intro to Ice Skating Program: Registration is open for our Winter session. Learn the basics of ice skating and build upon skills already learned. Children age 3 and up as well as adults are welcome. Choose from Tuesday or Saturday classes.
Masks are required regardless of vaccination status.
Visit www.SaratogaRec.com and click Programs, Ice Skating lessons for complete information and to register. Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550x2300or recreservations@saratoga-springs.org with questions.
Join Us at the Saratoga Springs Ice Rinks!: The Saratoga Springs ice rinks at 30 Weibel Avenue are currently offering Open Figure, Open Adult (17+ and 55+) Hockey, Family Skate, Open Public, Family Stick, and Open Stick sessions. A City or Non-City
Rec Card is required for Open Figure, Open Adult (17+ and 55+) Hockey, Family Stick, and Open Stick sessions. A City Rec Card is required in order to obtain the City discount for Family Skate and Open Public sessions.
Masks are required regardless of vaccination status.
Visit www.SaratogaRec.com, and click the ice skate for the schedule, information, and to register for your City or Non-City Rec Card. Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550x2300 or recreservations@saratogasprings.org with questions.
Drop In Sessions at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Center: The Saratoga Springs Recreation Center at 15Vanderbilt Avenue is currently offering Open Adult (18+) Basketball, Open Gym, and Pickleball sessions. A City or Non-City Rec Card is required in order to participate.
Masks are required regardless of vaccination status.
Visit www.SaratogaRec.com, and click the basketball for the schedule, information, and to register for your City or Non-City Rec Card. Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550x2300or 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 $8for all others.
Reservations and fees are per person/per hour.
Participants register for a Rec Card prior to coming. Participants must a racquet, racquetballs, and appropriate footwear. Masks are required regardless of vaccination status.
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) 587-3550x2300 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 $4for 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) 587-3550x2300 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 $8for 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) 587-3550x2300 or recreservations@saratogasprings.org with questions.
Girl’s Winter Lacrosse: Capitalland Lacrosse will be running girl’s lacrosse programs this winter on Sunday mornings starting on November 14and ending on January 2at the All Star Academy in Latham. Levels include: Leagues for youth grades fourth through sixth, modified/JV grades, seventh through ninth grades, and varsity programs; An advanced skills and drills program designed for players who want to take his game to the next level, grades six through eight and nine through 12; Instructional programs for novice players’ grades four through six and seven through eleven; Instructional programs for beginners grades four through six and seven through eleven; a co-ed kindergarten through fifth learn to play program.
For more information go to capitallandlacrosse.com or Email us at Chad@capitallandlacrosse. com