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RECREATION COMMISION PROGRAMS


The Recreation Department is under the direction of Councilwoman Lori Spotts and is a non-profit service agency for PASD citizens.

For more information regarding these programs, call City Hall at 622-1234 Ext. 346 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

 
2010 SUMMER PROGRAMS
*CITY CYCLE 17*

Click Here for Entry Form

    Saturday, July 31st (rain or shine)

    Children's Fun Race - 9:00 a.m.
    • Registration – 8:30 AM, 12th & Laurel Tricycle race for age 4 and under
    • Age Groups: 5-6, 7-8, 9-11, 12-14
    • Course: Begins at 12th & Laurel, west Ύ mile to 16th Street
    • Prizes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd – Boy & Girl in each age group
    • Entrance Fee: $3.00 includes T-shirt
    • Free refreshments following last race
    • Helmets required. Written parental consent required.

    Adult Race – 10:00 am
    • Registration – 8:30-9:30 AM – Martz Hall
    • Course: Approximately 17 miles (see map), 5 loops
    • Entrance Fee: $20 includes T-shirt (first 50)
    • Team* Fee: $50 in addition to individual fee
      *Team consists of 4 or more cyclists, only top 4 times are used to calculate finish place
    • Prizes:
      Overall: 1st-$100, 2nd-$75, 3rd-$50, 4th-$40, 5th-$30, 6th-$20;
      1st Each Age Group: $10;
      1st Female: $25; 2nd Female: $10;
      Oldest Racer: $10;
      Team: $100 and 1st place trophy
    • Free refreshments following race
    • Helmets required – Gloves recommended

RACE COURSE:
CITY CYCLE 17

 
*HERSHEY YOUTH TRACK PROGRAM*
    DISTRICT III TRACK & FIELD MEET
    Blue Mtn. High School Stadium
    Saturday, June 19th – 11:00 am
    Features winners of Pottsville Local Meet
    in competition with over 15 communities from Eastern & Southeastern PA
HERSHEY YOUTH TRACK PROGRAM

 
*2nd ANNUAL EAST SIDE SKATEPARK COMPETITION*
    EASTSIDE SKATEPARK AT JOULWAN PARK
    A day of fun, excitement and entertainment.
    Skaters of all ages from all over come to skate hard, win prizes, and have a great time!

    JUNE 26, 2010 – 11:30 AM
    Registration begins at 9:30 AM

    YOUTH - 5th grade & under
    TEENS “B” – 6th-12th, beg/int
    ADULT –18 & up – 2 PM
    TEENS “A” – 6th-12th, int/adv
     
    Fee: $10/skater $3/spectator
    Sponsored by Schuylkill YMCA and Pottsville Recreation
    For information or registration call Chris @ YMCA, (570)-622-7850
    2nd ANNUAL EAST SIDE SKATEPARK COMPETITION
2nd ANNUAL EAST SIDE SKATEPARK COMPETITION

 
*M & T NIGHT at the MAJESTIC THEATER*
    Brought to you by
    POTTSVILLE RECREATION
    Free admission & popcorn
    Time 7:00 p.m.

    JUNE 12th – Shrek
    Animated feature with voices by Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz. An adventure full of beautiful princesses, handsome princes, witches, ogres and fire-breathing dragons. Rated PG

    JULY 17th – Surfs Up
    This animated comedy is based on the groundbreaking revelation that surfing was actually invented by penguins. Rated PG

    AUGUST 21st – How to Train Your Dragon
    An animated adventure set in the mythical world of burly Vikings and wild dragons. Rated PG

    Sponsored by M&T Bank, Pottsville Recreation and the Sovereign Majestic Theater Association


M & T NIGHT at the MAJESTIC THEATER

 

*SPLASH PARTIES at JFK*
    Every Tuesday – 7:00-10:00 PM
    June 8th thru August 24th
    (raindate Wednesday evening)

    No August 10th Party- will be held Wednesday August 11th
    For grades 7-12 only
    MASTERS OF SOUND WITH DJ RAY’S ULTIMATE DANCE PARTY
    Fee: $3.00         Season Ticket Holders: $1.00


SPLASH PARTIES at JFK

 
*SWIMMING at JFK AQUATIC FACILITY*
    Opening Day: June 5th
    Pool Hours: 12 Noon – 8:00 PM
    Delight in the excitement of aquatic recreation
    Tube Slide…Aqua Fun Activities…Swim Lessons
    Daily rates or Season Tickets available
    Available for parties, call 628-4417

SWIMMING at JFK AQUATIC FACILITY

 
*AQUA AEROBICS*
    At DHH Lengel Middle School Pool
    TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS
    6:00 – 7:30 PM
    June 8 – August 19, 2010
    Fee $3.00 per class. Register at class. Begin on any session.
    Instructor: Loretta Wonchalk – Call 682-3410

AQUA AEROBICS

 
*BASKETBALL HOOPFEST at JFK COURTS*
    Basketball Camp for PASD Residents
    Boys & Girls Grades 3-8 (2010/2011 school year)
    FUN – FUNDAMENTALS – COMPETITION
    • Dates: June 22nd-July 29th
    • Camp Days:
          Girls: Tuesday/Thursday- start June 22nd
          Boys: Monday/Wednesday- start June 23rd
    • Time: Girls & Boys:
          Grades 3/4/5 – 9:00 to 10:30 AM
          Grades 6/7/8 – 10:30 to noon
    • Registration: All campers, June 21st, 9 AM-12:30 PM
    • Fee: $25.00 (non-refundable)
    • Instuctor: Scott Reichert, 691-8632

BASKETBALL HOOPFEST at JFK COURTS

 
*TENNIS CAMP*
    AT JFK COURTS
    BOYS and GIRLS – GRADES 1-12
    TWO SEPARATE CAMPS
    CAMP I – June 9-July 2
    CAMP II – July 7-July 30


    Registration: First day of camp, 8:15 AM
    Camp held: Wednesdays & Fridays
    GRADES 1-6: $35/camp, 8:30- 9:45 AM
    GRADES 7-12: $40/camp, 9:45-11:30 AM
    $5 additional fee for non-residents – fees are non-refundable

    Instructor: Bob Wakiyama, USPTR Certified Pro & USTA Clinician- Phone: 366-1369

TENNIS CAMP

 
*EXTENDED SHORT TENNIS CLINIC*
    AT JFK COURTS
    BOYS and GIRLS – GRADES 1-12
    August 4, 6, 11, 13

    Registration: First day of camp, 8:15 AM
    Camp held: Wednesdays & Fridays
    GRADES 1-6: $20/camp, 8:30- 9:45 AM
    GRADES 7-12: $25/camp, 9:45-11:30 AM
    $5 additional fee for non-residents – fees are non-refundable

    Instructor: Bob Wakiyama, USPTR Certified Pro & USTA Clinician- Phone: 366-1369

 

 
*11th ANNUAL TENNIS TOURNAMENT*
    AT JFK COURTS
    ROUND ROBIN FORMAT – PRIZES/AWARDS
    Tournament Director: Bob Wakiyama, Phone: 366-1369
    - GIRLS SINGLE OPEN-
    Age Brackets: 10-13 and 14-18
    August 1st – 1-4 PM, Fee: $20/player
    Raindate: August 8th

    -MENS DOUBLES-
    Post High School Ages
    August 8th – 9 AM-12 noon, Fee: $15/player
    Raindate: August 15th

11th ANNUAL TENNIS TOURNAMENT

 
*POTTSVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY and CITY OF POTTSVILLE SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM*
      JUNE 15 – AUGUST 6, 2010
      Registration: opening day at all sites

      AGES 6-13 Children are free to attend & leave at any time, therefore younger children must attend with a parent or mature caretaker.
      ACTIVITIES Skating, bowling, YMCA & Blast programs, games, arts & crafts.
      LUNCH PROGRAM Free lunch provided, children must eat on site.
      SUPERVISION 2-3 instructors (16 or older) per site, depending on group size.
      This program is not intended as a care-giving service.











    PLAYGROUND SITE & TIME

      Arch Street - 8:30-1:30
      Second Street - 8:30-1:30
      Fairmount Ave. - 8:30-1:30
      Peacock St./Jalappa/John O'Hara - 8:30-1:30
      Joulwan Park/Greenwood Hill - 9:30-12:30
      Mt. Hope - 9:30-12:30
      Forest Hills - 9:30-12:30
      Race St. - 9:30-12:30
      Rotary - 9:30-12:30
      Bunker Hill - 9:30-12:30








      End of program party – August 4th (raindate 8/5) at Barefield Outdoor Recreational Facility INFORMATION (570)628-2702


POTTSVILLE HOUSING AUTHORITY and CITY OF POTTSVILLE SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM

 
*4th ANNUAL DASH FOR ST. JOSEPH CENTER*
    Hosted by the Notre Dame Club of Schuylkill County to benefit the St. Joseph Center for Special Learning
    • Date: Monday, May 31st, 8:45 AM
    • Registration: 7:30-8:30 AM at Club 18, 18th & West Market Street
    • Fee: $15.00 – Only pre-registered runners are guaranteed race T-shirts. Shirts available on race day in limited quantities.
    • Course: From 19th & Market to Garfield Square
    • (1 mile), electronically timed.
    Runners will be divided into heats based on age and experience. The final race of the day, beginning at 12th & Market, will feature students from St. Joseph Center.

4th ANNUAL DASH FOR ST. JOSEPH CENTER

 
*BAREFIELD RECREATION JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL LEAGUE*
    At Barefield Outdoor Recreation Center
    For boys entering 6th, 7th, or 8th grade
    June 23rd – July 30th


    Tuesdays and Thursdays Games will be played at 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 AM. Each player will play at one of those designated times. Players receive a team t-shirt to be worn at each game. The teams will not have coaches, park staff will supervise, referee and oversee games.
    Cost: $5/player Information (570) 628-5079 www.pottsvilleprojectfit.com

BAREFIELD RECREATION JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL LEAGUE

 
*MEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE*
    At Barefield Outdoor Recreation Center
    Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30 PM


    Starting June 15th
    Cost $250/team
    Games will be determined by the number of teams. Registration deadline June 1st
    Information (570) 628-5079

MEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE

 
*3 ON 3 WEEKLY PIZZA TOURNAMENT*
    At Barefield Outdoor Recreation Center
    Every Friday, June 18th – July 30th


    Junior High Level – 9:30-11:30
    High School Level – 11:30-1:30
    3 on 3 basketball games. Winning team receives free pizza.
    Information (570) 628-5079

3 ON 3 WEEKLY PIZZA TOURNAMENT

 
*CHARLES D. SHIELDS MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT 3 ON 3 BASKETBALL*
    JULY 24, 2010
    RAINDATE JULY 25TH

    At Barefield Outdoor Recreation Center
    All age groups – Boys & Girls
    $40 per team

    All proceed go to Pottsville Area Boys Basketball Program
    Information (570) 628-5079

CHARLES D. SHIELDS MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT 3 ON 3 BASKETBALL

 
*2009 Great Pottsville Cruise Weekend*
    Five Days of Events
    August 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, & 8th

    For updates and cruise info go to
    www.TheGreatPottsvilleCruise.com
    The 17th Annual Great Pottsville Cruise
    Sunday, August 8th

2009 Great Pottsville Cruise Weekend

 

*Schuylkill YMCA*
520 North Centre Street
570-622-7850 or www.schuylkillymca.com
Fitness Center/Open Gym/Classes/
Youth & Teen Center/Private Parties

*Barefield Development Corporation*
Barefield Recreational Complex
823 Terry Reiley Way
Outdoor Private Parties
PHA Warehouse
300 East Railroad Street
Private Parties
For information call: 570-628-5079

*Cancellation Policy*
When the I.U. at Marlin or Pottsville Area School District closes school or has early dismissal,
recreational programs are automatically cancelled for that evening.

For more information regarding all programs, call Pottsville Recreation at 622-1234 ext. 346 Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM

THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT IS UNDER THE DIRECTION OF COUNCILWOMAN LORI A. SPOTTS AND IS A NON-PROFIT SERVICE AGENCY FOR PASD RESIDENTS