Community Sports Briefs
Sports briefs run as space permits throughout the week in The Saratogian. To submit an item, e-mail sports@saratogian.com.
Camp Saradac Registration To Begin For Non-City Residents March 21st: For over 75 years Camp Saradac has offered campers creative recreational & educational programs, intriguing arts & crafts, and memories that last a lifetime! 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.
Saratoga Springs Recreation Summer Sports Camp Registration Begins March 21st: Set you calendars for another summer of sporting fun! Choose from basketball, boxing, field hockey, ice skating, pickleball, running, soccer, tennis, and volleyball.
Visit www.SaratogaRec.com and click Programs, Summer Sports Camps for complete information and to register. Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550 x2300 or recreservations@saratogasprings.org with questions.
Set your Goals with the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department’s Spring Soccer Program: Everyone age 3 through adult is welcome. All youth programs are co-ed and specific to age and/or grade level.
Coaches and referees are needed! Early registration ends March 28th. Visit www. SaratogaRec.com and click Programs, Soccer for complete information and to register. Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550 x2300 or recreservations@saratogasprings.org with questions..
Get in the Ring with the Saratoga Springs Boxing Program: This non contact camp is co-sponsored with Saratoga Youth Boxing and teaches proper boxing technique and conditioning.
Camp will be held April 1822. Each camp will run from 6:00-8:00pm at the Saratoga Youth Boxing Gym at 30 Weibel Avenue.
Visit www.SaratogaRec.com and click Programs, Boxing 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) 587-3550 x2300 or 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 (Parents and Children 13 and Younger), Open Public, Family Stick (Parents and Children 13 and Younger), 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 NonCity Rec Card. Contact the Recreation Department at (518) 587-3550 x2300 or recreservations@saratoga-springs.org with questions.
Drop In Sessions at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Center: The Saratoga Springs Recreation Center at 15 Vanderbilt 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) 587-3550 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 $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) 587-3550 x2300 or recreservations@ saratoga-springs.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@saratoga-springs.org with questions.
Capitalland May and June Lacrosse Camps for Boys: Capitalland lacrosse will be running a boy’s May and June lacrosse programs. Players can choose to play on Tuesday nights, Sunday afternoons, or both.
All programs will start on May 10 and end on June 26. Each group will play for an hour and a half each session. Levels include: co-ed kindergarten through fifth grade learn to play program; boys instructional programs for beginner & novice players grades 2nd through 5th and 6th through 10th; 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. All age levels will be separated and a scrimmage will be held each night. For more information on all of these programs go to www.capitallandlacrosse.com or e-mail us at chad@capitallandlacrosse.com.