EDINBURG PARKS & RECREATION 2011 SPRING ACTIVITY GUIDE City of Edinburg Parks & Recreation Department 315 East Palm Drive Phone: (956) 381-5631 Fax: (956) 292-2131 Web Site: www.cityofedinburg.com
Page 2 E GENERAL INFORMATION EDINBURG PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT The offices of the Parks & Recreation Department are located on 315 E. Palm Drive, Edinburg. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Edinburg Parks & Recreation Department is an official department of the City of Edinburg Municipal Government. Our objective is to provide quality recreation services to all who wish to participate. It is our hope that by providing these services, we will have improved, and enriched, the quality of life within the community. To help our staff maintain these quality services, we encourage you to call us with your suggestions and questions. Our office number is 381-5631. Your City Administration, the Parks & Recreation Board, and the professional staff invite each and every citizen to get involved! CONTENTS General Information...Page 2 Easter Festival... Page 3 Parks...Page 4 Athletics....Page 5 Family Recreation Programs...Pages 6-9 Community Recreation Center...Page 9-10 Aquatic Programs.... Page 11 & 12 COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER 315 EAST PALM DRIVE EDINBURG, TX (956) 381-5631 BUSINESS HOURS OF OPERATION MONDAY FRIDAY 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. SATURDAY & SUNDAY CLOSED CLOSED ON CITY HOLIDAYS Friday (Good Friday)............... April 22, 2011 Monday (Memorial Day).............May 30, 2011 PROGRAM HOURS OF OPERATION MONDAY FRIDAY.........3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. SATURDAY................ 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. SUNDAY CLOSED FACILITY RENTALS For more information on rental or reservation of City Public Facilities call 388-8204 at City Hall or 381-5631 at Parks & Recreation Dept. Mayor Richard Garcia Mayor Pro-Tem Agustine Gus Garcia Efrain E. Martinez... Chairman Arnulfo E. Martinez... Vice Chairman Peter de la Garza...Member Roy Garza...Member Nick Cantu...Member Nancy Ramirez...Member Joe Rios...Member Johnny Garcia...Member Reymundo Garza...Member The City of Edinburg does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, gender, age, martial status, or handicap in admission to, treatment in or employment in its programs or activities. MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL, ADMINISTRATION PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS Council Member Gene Espinoza Council Member Noe Garza P.E. Council Member Alma A. Garza PARKS & RECREATION & BUILDING MAINTENANCE STAFF Luis Rodriguez... Director of Parks & Recreation Frank Carmona...Superintendent of Aquatics Ramiro Moreno... Superintendent of Recreation Jesse Lopez... Superintendent of Parks J.J. Casas...Superintendent of Right of Way Martin Martinez... Sr. Supervisor of Recreation Nick Hernandez... Superintendent of Building Maintenance REFUND/TRANSFER Refunds and transfers will be granted by stopping by the Edinburg Parks & Recreation Department located on 315 E. Palm Drive, Edinburg, Texas, or by calling at (956) 381-5631. A $3. per class/program administrative fee will be assessed on all refunds except when the class is cancelled by the Edinburg Parks & Recreation Department. The Edinburg Parks & Recreation Department reserves the right to cancel or postpone any program or event if the minimum amount of participants is not met. All programs and events registration are based on a first come first serve basis, no exceptions. The Edinburg Parks & Recreation Department reserves the right to refuse service to any patron or spectator as deemed necessary.
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E Page 5 REGISTRATION FOR THE 2011 SUMMER HIGH SCHOOL AND JR. HIGH BASKETBALL, VOLLEYBALL AND 7 ON 7 FOOTBALL LEAGUES WILL BE FROM MARCH 7-MAY 7, 2011. Ramiro Moreno Superintendent of Recreation MEN S 6 0 & UNDER BASKETBALL LEAGUE FEE...$300 Date...Thursday, March 31, 2011 Time.... 6:30 p.m. Place.... Edinburg Recreation Center Gym MEN S OPEN BASKETBALL LEAGUE FEE....$300 Date...Tuesday, March 29, 2011 Time... 6:30 p.m. Place...Edinburg Recreation Center Gym Esmeralda Cerda Program Supervisor I U.S.S.S.A. SOFTBALL LEAGUES Leagues: Monday... Men s Class E Wednesday.... Co-Ed Thursday.....Men s Class D Division 1 & 2 max 10 teams per each League Night Team FEES Per League... $300 Date...Week of March 28, 2011 Time... 6:30 p.m. Place... Edinburg Municipal Park MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL AQUA FINA PITCH, HIT, & RUN DIAMOND SKILLS The competition is open to boys & girls from ages 7 to 14 with boys and girls competing separately. There will be four age groups. Participant s age will be determined as of July 17, 2011. Registration will begin April 1, 2011. Registration is FREE! Competition will be held Saturday, April 16, 2011 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Edinburg Municipal Park. For more information contact the Edinburg Parks & Recreation Dept. at 381-5631.
Page 6 E Martin Martinez Recreation Senior Supervisor FAMILY RECREATION PROGRAM REGISTRATION BEGINS MARCH 14, 2011 ALL RECREATION CLASSES WILL BE OFFERED FOR TWO SESSIONS SESSION I WILL BE HELD FROM MARCH 21, THROUGH APRIL 22, 2011 AND SESSION II WILL BE CONDUCTED FROM APRIL 25, TO MAY 28, 2011 MIX MARTIAL ARTS GOJU-RYU KARATE GROUND FIGHTING & SELF DEFENSE DEDICATION, DETERMINATION, AND DESIRE WITHIN CREATES GREAT CHAMPIONS! Mon. & Wed...TEENS & ADULTS Teen & Adults... 8:00-9:00 p.m Fees:... $25. Res. Class Limit Size... 40 Location... Jaycee Park Annex Building Instructor:...World Martial Arts Hall Of Fame Inductee and Master Instructor Of The Year In Karate Martiniano Martinez Jr. & Associates BEGINNERS GOJU-RYU KARATE FOR KIDS & KICKS CLASS BEGINS MARCH 21, 2011 Tues. & Thurs 5:20-6:10 p.m. Fees: $25. Location: Jaycee Park Annex Building Ages: 5-10 years of age GOJU-RYU KARATE FOR INTERMEDIATES & ADVANCE BELTS CLASS BEGINS MARCH 21, 2011 Mon. & Wed...7:00-8:00 p.m. Fees:... $25. Location... Jaycee Park Annex Building Ages:... Inter. & UP Class Limit Size... 40 Instructor: World Martial Arts Hall Of Fame Inductee and Master Instructor Of The Year In Karate Martiniano Martinez Jr. & Associates Class Limit Size 40 Instructor: World Martial Arts Hall Of Fame Inductee and Master Instructor O The Year In Karat Martiniano Martinez Jr. & Associates LITTLE TIGERS GOJU-RYU KARATE YOUTH YELLOW BELTS CLASS CLASS BEGINS MARCH 21, 2011 Mon. & Wed...5:20-6:10 p.m. Fees:... $25. Location:... Jaycee Park Annex Building Ages:...7-12 years of age Class Limit Size... 40 Instructor... World Martial Arts Hall Of Fame Inductee and Master Instructor Of The Year In Karate Martiniano Martinez Jr. & Associates
E GOJU-RYU KARATE FOR YELLOW BELTS W/3 STRIPES CLASS BEGINS MARCH 21, 2011 Mon. & Wed... 6:10-7:00 p.m. Fees:...$25. Location:... Jaycee Park Annex Building Ages:... 5-10 years of age Class Limit Size... 40 Instructor: World Martial Arts Hall Of Fame Inductee and Master Instructor Of The Year In Karate Martiniano Martinez Jr. & Associates RECREATIONAL BOXING Page 7 CLASS BEGINS 1ST OF EVERY MONTH Supplies Needed Hand Wraps & Bag Gloves Monday thur Friday 1:30-8:30 p.m. First 20 Participants Only Fees $25 every 1st of the month Down Stairs Gym Outside Boxing Area Instructor Domingo (Sonny) Rodriguez First Come First Served CLASS BEGINS MARCH 22, 2011 Tues....7:30-9:00 p.m. Thurs...6:30-8:00 p.m. Fees $25. BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU ZUM-ZUMBA AEROBIC FITNESS DANCE CLASSES CLASS BEGINS MARCH 22, 2011 Tues. & Thrus... 7:00-8:00 p.m. Fees:...$25. Res. Edbg. Dance Studio... Ages 13 & up Instructor...Rebeka Gonzalez Class Limit...First Come First Serve 12 ONLY! Location Jaycee Park Annex Building Ages 12 years & up Class Limit Size 30 Instructor Marco Garcia Certified & Ranked Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Instructor under Marra Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ANNOUNCEMENT REGISTRATION BEGINS MARCH 14, 2011
Page 8 E TINY TOTS ACROBATICS & TUMBLING CLASS BEGINS MARCH 21, 2011 Mon. & Wed...5:30-6:30 p.m. Fees:...$25. Res. Gym Upstairs... 4-6 years of age Instructor...Stephanie Salinas Class Limit Size...25 Tues. & Thurs 7:30-8:30 p.m. Fees $25. Res. CHILDREN S ACROBATICS & TUMBLING CLASS BEGINS MARCH 22, 2011 Gym Upstairs 7 & up Instructor Stephanie Salinas Class Limit Size 25 LITTLE CATS CHEERLEADING PROGRAM CLASS BEGINS MARCH 21, 2011 Mon. & Wed 7:30-8:30 p.m. Fees $25. Res. Gymnasium Upstairs 7-17 years of age TINY TOTS CREATIVE DANCE CLASS BEGINS MARCH 22, 2011 Tues. & Thurs... 5:30-6:30 p.m. Fees:...$25. Res. Gym Upstairs...4-6 years of age Instructor... Stephanie Salinas Class Limit Size... 25 Instructor Stephanie Salinas Class Limit Size 25 HIP-HOP & JAZZ DANCE CLASS CLASS BEGINS MARCH 22, 2011 Tues. & Thur... 6:30-7:30 p.m. Fees:... $25. Res. Gym Upstairs...7 years & older Instructor...Stephanie Salinas Class Limit Size...25 PRE-SCHOOL KITTENS CHEERLEADING CLASS BEGINS MARCH 21, 2011 Mon. & Wed...6:30-7:30 p.m Fees:...$25. Res. Gym Upstairs 4-6 years of age Instructor Stephanie Salinas Class Limit Size 25 SPECIAL RATES $45. for sessions I & II if you wish to sign up for both sessions prior to March 25, 2011 by 8:00 p.m. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CALL (956) 381-5631
E BEGINNERS FOLKLORIC DANCE CLASSES CLASS BEGINS MARCH 26, 2011 Fees $25. Res. Location: Edinburg Dance Studio Ages: 6 & UP years of age Saturdays Only 8:30-9:30 a.m. Instructor Rebeka Gonzalez Volunteer Asst. Instructor Dora Gonzalez Class Limit Size 16 per class Edinburg Parks & Recreation is still enrolling members for the 2010 2011 academic year Membership fee is $25 for members ages 6-17 yrs. (covers our After School Programs, Spring Break Camp, Saturday Programs and School Early Dismissal). A HEALTHY SNACK IS SERVED AT 4:30 P.M. INTERMEDIATES FOLKLORIC DANCE CLASSES CLASS BEGINS MARCH 27, 2011 Fees...$25. Res. Location:... Edinburg Dance Studio Ages:...Intermediates Only Saturdays Only...9:30-10:30 a.m. Instructor...Rebeka Gonzalez Volunteer Asst. Instructor... Dora Gonzalez Class Limit Size... 16 per classa ADVANCE FOLKLORIC DANCE CLASSES CLASS BEGINS MARCH 21, 2011 Fees...$25. Res. Location:... Edinburg Dance Studio Ages:... Advance Only Monday & Wednesday... 6:00-7:00 p.m. Saturdays, March 27...10:30-12:30 p.m. Instructor...Rebeka Gonzalez Volunteer Asst. Instructor... Dora Gonzalez Class Limit Size... 16 per class Page 9
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E Page 11 AQUACISE This excellent exercise is a slow pace water aerobics program, with little stress on the joints. Fitness paddles offer resistance in the water to help tone and strengthen muscles. Swimming ability is not required, and classes are offered to participants 15 years of age and older. (Aqua socks recommended.) Registration will be accepted at the Edinburg Recreation Center located on 315 E. Palm Drive. Registration for both class times will begin at 5:10 p.m. on the first day of class. A Gus and Goldie T-Shirt is included with each registration while supplies last. There is no need to register for a specific level. All participants will be placed into classes according to their age and skills. On the first class period, all students will be observed and tested to ensure they are in the appropriate level. If you are aware of your child s current level, please indicate this to the instructor (this will aid the instructors in placing your child in the appropriate class.) ALL PROGRAMS ARE HELD AT THE EDINBURG MUNICIPAL WATERPARK LOCATED ON 125 E. PALM DRIVE Session I...April 4 - April 15, 2011 Session II... April 18 - April 29, 2011 Session III...May 2 - May 13, 2011 Age:...4 through 15 years of age Days:... Monday through Friday Times:...6:10 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. 6:50 p.m. 7:25 p.m. Fee: $25. Class size is limited ** Anyone with special needs please contact Frank Carmona at 381-5631 for accommodation. LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAMS REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 5:10 P.M. APRIL 4, APRIL 18 & MAY 2, 2011 Session I...April 4 - April 15, 2011 Session II... April 18 - April 29, 2011 Session III... May 2 - May 13, 2011 Time:... 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Days:... Monday through Friday Fee:...$15. Maximum enrollment...20 participants. AQUA AEROBICS Take a dip for the fit of it! This excellent exercise is a fast pace water aerobics program, with little stress on the joints. Fitness paddles offer resistance in the water to help tone and strengthen muscles. Swimming ability is not required and classes are offered to participants 15 years of age and older. (Aqua socks recommended.) Session I...April 4 - April 15, 2011 Session II... April 18 - April 29, 2011 Session III... May 2 - May 13, 2011 Time:...6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Days:... Monday through Friday Fee:...$15. Maximum enrollment...20 participants. (No Classes held on Good Friday) EDINBURG T.A.A.F. SWIM TEAM This program is available to participants 6 to 18 years of age, who have the ability to swim 25 yards comfortably without stopping, and wish to swim competitively in, or out of the Valley. Swim meets are scheduled throughout the summer. A certified instructor, and coach will conduct workouts, help improve swimming skills, teach competitive swimming skills, and work individually with swimmers. Dates:... May 2 - July 22, 2011 Time:...Spring, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. With the exception of the last two weeks of May, schedule will be provided by swim team coach. Days:... Monday through Friday Summer... 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. M-F (only) Fee:... $75. Maximun enrollment... 50 participants. Registration deadline... June 10, 2011 The cost for swim uniform, swim meet entry, and travel is to be paid by the participants.
The Edinburg Municipal Waterpark is a three (3) pool facility which features a 125 foot long figure eight water slide. Other amenities include a sand-pit volleyball court, tanning area, B.B.Q. grills, picnic tables, and water basketball. The waterpark is located on 125 E. Palm Drive, and will be open to the public beginning Saturday April 2, 2011. For information, call 292-2124 or 381-5631. LAP SWIMMING What better way to get into shape than by swimming laps! Swim at your own pace. A chart is available to those who wish to record their number of laps for the year. A qualified instructor will be on duty to assist in stroke development and consultation. Lap swimming is designed for ages 15 and older. Dates:... April 2 - Sept. 18, 2011 Times & Days: 11:35 a.m. to 12:50 p.m... (Saturday & Sunday) 6:30 p.m. to 8:20 p.m...(mon. through Thurs.) Fee:...$10. pass = 15 swims, or $1. per visit LIFEGUARD TRAINING This course is designed for actual facility lifeguards. Prerequisites include swimming 300 yards continuously. 100 yard Crawl Stroke, 100 yard Breaststroke, and finish with ether Crawl or Breast stroke. Participants must also submerge to a minimum depth of 7 feet, bring a 10 pound weight back 20 yard with two hands on the brick. Participants must be 15 years of age or older, and class size is limited. Reimbursement of $45. will be given If the student is subsequently hired and works a full summer for the City of Edinburg Lifeguard staff in 2011. Session I...March 21 - April 2, 2011 Session II...April 4 - April 15, 2011 Session III....April 18 April 30, 2011 Session IV...May 2 - May 14, 2011 Days & Times: Monday Friday...5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Fees: $45. with an additional American Red Cross Fee of $53. to be paid separately. Participants must meet at the Edinburg Municipal Waterpark located on 125 E. Palm Dr., on the first day of class. Fees will not be accepted until all prerequisites, which are scheduled on the first day of class, have been met. Waterpark Hours: Saturday... 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday Night... 6:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Sunday... 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Fees:...0-6 years of age $2. 7-54 years of age... $3. 55 years and older... $2. The Fountain Swimming Pool is a kidney shaped swimming pool, which contains bathing facilities, a 70 foot waterslide, a sand-pit volleyball court, tetherball, barbecue grill, and a picnic area. Fountain pool is located on corner of 22nd and McIntyre, and will be open to the public beginning May 7, 2011. For information, call 292-2125 or 381-5631. Fountain Pool Hours: Saturday... 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday... 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Fees:... 0-6 years of age $ 1. 7 years of age and older... $2. EVENING SWIM Evening Swimming is held at the Edinburg Municipal Waterpark on Saturday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Barbecue grills are available, as well as other facility amenities, on a first come first serve basis. DISCOUNT SWIM PASSES ARE AVAILABLE: 0-6 years..$15. = 15 swims 7-54 years $22.50 = 15 swims