FALL 2013/2014 WINTER. MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP RECREATION Brochure

FALL 2013/2014 WINTER MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP RECREATION Brochure A special thank you to Jim Peterson for his dedication to Manchester Township, especially to the Manchester Recreation Basketball Program. You will be sorely missed. For Additional Information Call (732) 657-8121, ext.5102, 5100 Fax (732) 657-9041 www.manchestertwp.com

INDEX Page 3.. Mayor s Letter Page 4.. Phone Directory Page 5.. Misc. Township Information Page 6.. Youth Basketball Page 7... Musical Theatre; Golf; Aviation Club Kum Sung Martial Arts; Wrestling Page 8... Dance (Ages 2 ~ ADULT) Page 9... Bowling (all ages) Adult: Aerobics; Zumba; Golf; Basketball; Volleyball Page 10..Fun for Everyone Page 11.. Hayride/Trick or Trunk Page 12.. Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Page 13.. Easter Egg Hunt Page 14.. Adult Registration Form Page 15.. Youth Registration Form ALL programs have a minimum and a maximum. Refund Policy: Refunds will NOT be issued once a program starts. Refunds will NOT be issued for one day events. Requests for refunds must be made in writing at least 5 business days (M-F) before a program begins. Written request must include all pertinent information (i.e. participant name; parent/guardian name; address; phone #; program; reason for requesting a refund). Full refunds are granted in the event a class is full or cancelled by the Recreation Department. ALL refunds will follow the Finance Department s bill paying schedule and will be issued by township check (no cash refunds). Allow 4~6 weeks for refund to be processed. 2

Manchester Township 1 Colonial Drive Manchester, New Jersey 08759 732-657-8121 Michael Fressola Mayor September 9, 2013 Dear Friends and Neighbors, The goal of the Manchester Township Department of Recreation is to offer the residents of Manchester worthwhile activities that will enhance the quality of life regardless of age and provide an abundance of program offerings. A multitude of opportunities for all residents to enjoy are provided in this Fall/Winter Recreational Brochure. Whether your interest is recreation, gymnastics, performing arts, or athletics, the department offers something for everyone. Your Municipal Government and the Department of Recreation are committed to providing the residents with the greatest number and highest quality programs possible. Please read the brochure, keep it handy, and if you haven t done so, come join the large numbers of residents who have participated in the past. Enjoy, as the benefits are endless! Sincerely, Mayor Fressola Michael Fressola Mayor 3

MAYOR Michael Fressola COUNCIL PRESIDENT Craig Wallis COUNCIL VICE-PRESIDENT Brendan Weiner COUNCIL MEMBER Charles L. Frattini, Sr. COUNCIL MEMBER Sam Fusaro COUNCIL MEMBER James A. Vaccaro, Sr. BUSINESS ADMIN. Elena Zsoldos RECREATION OFFICE MGR. Cassandra Colgate PHONE DIRECTORY Manchester Township....732-657-8121 Recreation Department....732-657-8121 Public Works.732-657-8121 Police Department (non-emergency)...732-657-2009 Boy Scouts....732-349-1037 Chamber of Commerce...732-349-0220 Cub Scouts...732-341-6558 Drug Hotline. 732-657-4357 First Aid (non-emergency) Manchester.732-657-9098 Whiting...732-350-4444 Girl Scouts 732-349-4499 Girls Softball 732-323-0404 Island Beach State Park. 732-793-0506 Lakewood BlueClaws..732-901-7000 Little League Baseball/Girls Softball (www.manchesterbaseball.net).732-341-8320 Manchester Township Board of Education..732-350-5900 Municipal Alliance..732-657-7892 Ocean County Health Department 732-341-9700 Ocean County Parks Main Office. 732-506-9090 PAL Hotline. 732-657-1361 Pop Warner Football (www.manchesterhawkspopwarner.com)... 732-330-1410 Soccer (LMSA ~ http://eteamz.active.com/lmsa/index.cfm)... 732-323-0337 U.S. Sports Institute (www.ussportsinstitute.com)... 732-563-2520 SPECIAL THANKS TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION The Department of Recreation wishes to thank the Board of Ed. for their support in sharing their facilities. The use of specific public school sites for recreation programs is contingent upon approval of the School Administration. Programs will not be conducted at school sites when schools are closed for holidays and snow days. 4

WHO AND WHERE? The Recreation Building (1 st bldg. on right): Manchester Twp. Municipal Complex 1 Colonial Drive Manchester, NJ 08759 Recreation #: (732) 657-8121, ext. 5101/5102 Fax #: (732) 657-9041 Email: www.manchestertownshipnj.org AUTOMATED PHONE SYSTEM Please call 657-8121, ext. 5594, or 5595 for bus trips, 5596 for special events, 5597 for cancellations, or 5598 for directions to Harry Wright Lake ONLY BEFORE OR AFTER BUSINESS HOURS (8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.). CANCELLATION POLICY Please call 657-8121, ext. 5597 for the cancellation or rescheduling of the Recreation Programs ONLY BEFORE OR AFTER BUSINESS HOURS (8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.). CIVIC CENTER The Civic Center Meeting Room may be reserved by Civic Organizations for meetings when available. Located in the Municipal Complex, the room seats 160 persons. Call 657-8121, ext. 3310 to reserve. SECRET WITNESS PROGRAM The Parks and Recreation Department is extremely proud of its Secret Witness Program. While the Township is very fortunate that vandalism is confined to isolated incidents, it is still very costly and time consuming to make repairs. Observers of vandalism should call 657-6111. The caller will remain anonymous. OUR MISSION The Department of Recreation is committed to providing exceptional services, recreational programs and opportunities for Manchester Residents. M. M. A. C. The Manchester Municipal Alliance Committee on alcohol and drug abuse prevention and youth services (M.A.C.) currently operates several substance abuse prevention activities. Volunteers needed. New members are welcome. Meetings are the last Tuesday of every month, 7:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Civic Center. PAL Manchester PAL is a volunteer organization dedicated to providing recreation and sport activities for young people. For information, please call 657-7876. LMSA~Soccer LMSA meetings are the 1st Tuesday of every month in The Manchester Town Hall Civic Center @ 7:00 pm. For information, call 732-323-0337 or send a letter to LMSA, PO Box 11, Lakehurst, NJ 08733 (www.eteamz.com/lmsa). Registration forms are available at the Manchester Library on Colonial Drive. SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES * Badge Sellers * Counselors * Lifeguards * Program Instructors * Supervisors * Bus Drivers For further information, please contact the Recreation Department @ 657-8121, ext. 5102. 5

YOUTH PROGRAMS GIRLS JR. BASKETBALL Week of Nov. 4 ~ Week of Feb. 24 7:30~8:30 p.m. Tues., Thurs., Fri. Middle School GIRLS SR. BASKETBALL Week of Nov. 4 ~ Week of Feb. 24 7:30 ~ 8:30 p.m. Tues., Thurs., or Fri. Middle School Marquis Goins Marquis Goins Fee: $50 Games and practices. Overlap may occur pending skill level. Participants receive team shirt and trophy. Coaches needed! BOYS JR. BASKETBALL Week of Nov. 4 ~ Week of Feb. 24 6:30~7:30 p.m. Tues., Thurs., or Fri. Fee: $50 Middle School Marquis Goins Games and practices. Overlap may occur pending skill level. Participants receive team shirt and trophy. Coaches needed! BIDDY BASKETBALL Who: Grades 3 & 4 November 9 ~ February 15 Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. ~ 3:00 p.m. (1 hr. per team pending schedule) MTES Fee: $50 Marquis Goins Team play & skill development using adapted versions of drills and games. Participants receive team shirt and trophy. Coaches needed! Fee: $50 Games and practices. Participants receive team shirt and trophy. Coaches needed! BOYS SR. BASKETBALL Week of Nov. 4 ~ Week of Feb. 24 8:30~9:30 p.m. Tues., Thurs., or Fri. Fee: $50 Middle School Marquis Goins Games & practices. Participants receive team shirt and trophy. Coaches needed! Requests for player placement will be limited to siblings. We need to keep teams as equal as possible to be fair to all players. Juniors (Gr.5-7) & Seniors (Gr. 8-9): Program is limited to 40 players max. @ each level. Placement will be determined pending draft. Biddy (Grades 3 & 4): Division is limited to 60 players max. Programs at school sites are cancelled when schools are closed for holidays, inclement weather or when a school function is scheduled. 6

YOUTH PROGRAMS MUSICAL THEATRE Who: Gr. 3 ~ 12 Director: Fee: $30 Mondays 7:00 ~ 8:30 p.m. Oct. 21, 28 Nov. 4, 18, 25, Dec. 2, 9 Town Hall Civic Center Krystyna Hubbard Explore elements of singing, dancing, and acting as you learn scenes and songs from broadwaystyle shows. GOLF Who: Jr. Golf Clinic Ages 6~16 Saturday & Sunday Oct. 5th & Oct. 6th 3:00 ~ 5:00 p.m. Fee: $55 Location: Eagle Ridge Golf Club 2 Augusta Blvd. Lakewood, NJ All golf clinics open to beginners with no previous exp. & equipment will be provided for those who do not have golf clubs. WRESTLING Who: Grades 1 ~ 8 Mon. & Fri. 11/25 ~ 2/03/2014 5:30 ~ 6:30 Gr. 1 ~ 4 (30 max.) 6:30 ~ 7:30 Gr. 5 ~ 8 (30 max.) Fee: $45 MTHS Wrestling Room Bill Meaney KUM SUNG MARTIAL ARTS Who: Karate (Tae Kwan Do) Ages 2 ~ 4 6:00~6:30 p.m. Ages 5 ~ 8 6:30~7:00 p.m. Ages 9 ~ 12 7:00~7:45 p.m. Ages 13 & Up 7:45~8:30 p.m. Mondays @ Middle School Session: 09/09~11/25/13(no class10/14, 11/11) Session: 12/09~03/17/14(no class 12/23, 30, 1/20, 2/17) Session: 03/31~06/23/14(no class 4/14, 21, 5/26) Tuesdays @ Whiting School Session: 10/08~12/10/13 Session: 01/07~03/11/14 Session: 03/18~06/03/14 (no class 4/15) Fee: Manny Rivera $65/per session (Sessions are based on school availability) AVIATION CLUB (Hobby Quest) Who: Ages 7 ~ 12 Tues., 3:30 p.m. ~ 4:30 p.m. Oct. 15, 22, 29, Nov. 5 Middle School Rm. 101 Harry Fee: $60 This 4-week program specializes in the science of flight. You will create from scratch, fly and take home your own model plane. All materials needed to support the program are included. Programs at school sites will be cancelled when schools are closed for holidays, inclement weather or when a school function is scheduled. 7

AVENUE TO BROADWAY AGES 3 ~ ADULT TOT BOP Who: Ages 2 ~ 3 Wednesdays 5:30 ~ 6:00 p.m. Oct. 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6 Corinne Ponzio Fee: $40 TINY DANCERS (BALLET/ACROBATICS) Who: Ages 3 ~ 5 Tuesdays 5:00 ~ 5:45 p.m. Oct. 15, 22, 29, Nov. 5 Corinne Ponzio Fee: $45 JAZZ Who: Ages 5 ~ 8 Thursdays 5:45 ~ 6:30 p.m. Oct. 17, 24, Nov. 7, 14 (no class 10/31) Corinne Ponzio Fee: $45 ACROBATICS Who: Ages 5 ~ 12 Mondays 5:30 ~ 7:00 p.m. Oct. 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4 Courtney Pett Fee: $60 HIP HOP Who: Ages 5 ~ 12 Mondays 6:30 ~ 7:15 p.m. Oct. 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4 Fee: $45 Who: Ages 13 ~ 18 Mondays 5:30 ~ 6:30 p.m. Oct. 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4 Fee: $50 KIDS YOGA Manny Hernandez Who: Ages 5 ~ 12 Kevin Ajjan Fee: $45 YOGA FOR SENIORS Who: Ages 55+ Kevin Ajjan Fee: $35 Tuesdays 4:30 ~ 5:15 p.m. Oct. 15, 22, 29, Nov. 5 Tuesdays 3:00 ~ 4:00 p.m. Oct. 15, 22, 29, Nov. 5 ALL CLASSES ARE AT: Avenue to Broadway, LLC 7 Union Avenue, Lakehurst 732-323-3232 8

PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES GOLF Who: Fee: $99 Location: Introduction To Golf (coed/adults) Thursdays 5:00 ~ 6:15 p.m. Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24 Eagle Ridge Golf Club 2 Augusta Blvd. Lakewood, NJ All golf clinics open to beginners with no previous exp., & equipment will be provided for those who do not have golf clubs. AEROBICS & ZUMBA Who: COED Adults Tues. & Thurs. Session: Oct. 08 ~ Dec. 17, 2013 (no class 11/28) Session: Jan. 07 ~ March 13, 2014 Town Hall Civic Center Rosie O Donnell Aerobics Fee: $45/per session 5:15 ~ 6:15 p.m. Zumba Fee: $45/per session 6:15 ~ 7:00 p.m. BASKETBALL~OPEN COURT Who: Fee: $25 Adults 18 & UP (Manchester Residents Only) Wed., 6:30 p.m. ~ 8:30 p.m. Oct. 9 ~ Feb. 26 Ridgeway School Marquis Goins COED VOLLEYBALL Contact: Wed. 8:00 ~ 10:00 p.m. Fri. 7:00 ~ 10:00 p.m. September 11 ~ May 09 MTES Nick Rosatelli BOWLING Who: Sess 1: Sess 2: Fee: Who: Sess 1: Sess 2: Fee: Who: Sess 1: Sess 2: Fee: Location: Boys & Girls Ages 5~14 Saturdays, 11:15 a.m. 12 weeks beginning Sept. 14th Registration ends Sept. 13th walk-ins accepted 12 weeks beginning Jan. 4th Registration ends Jan. 3rd walk-ins accepted $8/pp Payable @ Bowling Center Register on-line at BOB@RECCENTERSNJ.COM Adult/Youth Teams (Parent/Guardian & child) Saturdays, 11:15 a.m. 12 weeks beginning Sept. 14th Registration ends Sept. 13th walk-ins accepted 12 weeks beginning Jan. 4th Registration ends Jan. 3rd walk-ins accepted $16/per team Payable @ Bowling Center Register on-line at BOB@RECCENTERSNJ.COM Adult/Youth Teams (Parent/Guardian & child) Sundays, 6:30 p.m. 12 weeks beginning Sept. 15th Registration ends Sept. 14th walk-ins accepted 12 weeks beginning Jan. 5th Registration ends Jan. 4th walk-ins accepted $16/per team Payable @ Bowling Center Register on-line at BOB@RECCENTERSNJ.COM Brunswick Lakewood Lanes 101 Locust St. (Rt. 70) Lakewood, NJ 732-364-8080 SENIOR VOLLEYBALL Contact: Mon./Wed./Thurs. 7:00 ~ 9:00 p.m. September 09 ~ May 08 Whiting School Lewis Teed 9

Fun For Everyone! Saturday, September 28, 2013 11 am to 6 pm Pay one price all day for mini-golf and driving range Adults - $20 Kids 12 and under - $14 Regular pricing also available Admission also includes:* Bounce Castle for the Kids Festival Games Fall Crafts *Cookies and Treats available for a small fee Join us for some GHOULISH MINI-GOLF FUN if you dare! Manchester Family Golf Center 2156 Route 37 West, Manchester, NJ October 13 th October 31 st 2013 Special Events/Special Pricing on Weekends before Halloween Call for details and hours: 732-657-3227 E-mail us at: manchesterfamilygolfcenter@comcast.net Visit our NEW website: www.manchesterfamilygolf.com 10

Sponsored by Municipal Alliance & Manchester Township Recreation Hitch a hayride from MTHS Main Entrance to the parking lot for Trick or Trunk (Trunks Needed) $50 Cash Prize for Best Trunk Friday, October 25 th from 7:00-9:00 (rain date Sat., Oct. 26 th ) $2.00 per person For more information call 732-657-7892. 11

Manchester Township s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Start the holiday season By celebrating with us at our annual tree lighting ceremony! Join us at the Court House Entrance At 7:00 p.m. Friday, December 6th, 2013 Holiday Songs Picture with Santa Claus Receive a goody bag All Are Welcome! 12

This event, held at Pine Lake, brings children loads of fun as they hunt for eggs, prizes & visit with the Easter Bunny. Sunday, April 13th @ 10:00 a.m. (rain or shine) Ages 2 10 Pre-registration is required! Call Rec. @ 657-8121, ext. 5102 or 5101. You MUST be registered by Monday, Arpil 7th (250 children max). 13

ADULT REGISTRATION FORM MANCHESTER TWP. RECREATION DEPT. FALL/WINTER 2013/2014 Programs are on a first come first serve basis. Resident mail in registrations are accepted immediately (before walk-ins). Please mail entire registration form (do not cut). MAIL IN REGISTRATION BY 10/07/13 WALK IN REGISTRATION: Mail check & form to: Recreation Dept. Recreation Building @ Municipal Complex Manchester Twp. Monday, Sept. 23 ~ Friday, Oct. 4, 2013 1 Colonial Drive 10:00a.m. 3:00 p.m. Manchester, NJ 08759 The Department of Recreation reserves the right to cancel, change or postpone any program, trip or activity. Make checks Payable to Manchester Township. NO REFUNDS will be issued once a program is in session. All fees are to defray administrative costs. There is a $20 charge for any returned check. ONE FORM PER PARTICIPANT ~ PHOTO COPIES ARE ACCEPTED Female Male PRINT - Participant s LAST Name FIRST Name (circle one) Street address Town State Zip Participant Home Phone # Participant Work Phone # Participant Cell # Other Emergency Contact Name Emergency Home Phone # Emergency Cell Phone # Emergency Cell Phone # List any medical condition CHECK all programs that you wish to participate in: PLEASE NOTE: 1 check for programs with * & 1 check for all others. ADULT PROGRAMS * $35 - Yoga for Seniors (55+) * $99 - Golf (Intro/CoEd Adult) $25 - Adult Basketball (18&up) $45 - Aerobics (CoEd) Sess. (Oct. 08-Dec. 17, 2013) $45 - Aerobics (CoEd) Sess. (Jan. 07-Mar. 13, 2014) $45 - Zumba (CoEd) Sess. (Oct. 08-Dec. 17, 2013) $45 - Zumba (CoEd) Sess. (Jan. 07-Mar. 13, 2014) In case of an emergency, I understand that every effort will be made to contact me. In the event that I cannot be reached, I hereby give my permission to the hospital and attending physician selected by Manchester Township to take any necessary action, including surgery, anesthesia, or injections, that is in the best interest of my child. Due to the strenuous nature of some activities, registrants should consult a physician prior to participation. It is the responsibility of the participants to inform the Recreation Dept. of any disabilities which may limit his/her participation in a program. Please note that participants assume the responsibility of all reasonable risks which may exist due to participation in Manchester Township sponsored programs. Participant Signature Date FOR RECREATION OFFICE USE ONLY ~ DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE Township Rep. s initials: Check # Total Received $ Receipt # ( C or T ) Check # Total Received $ Receipt # ( C or T ) Check # Total Received $ Receipt # ( C or T ) 14

YOUTH REGISTRATION FORM FALL 2013/WINTER 2014 MANCHESTER TWP. RECREATION DEPT. Programs are on a first come first serve basis. Resident mail in registrations are accepted immediately (before walk-ins). Please mail entire registration form (do not cut). MAIL IN REGISTRATION BY 10/07/13 WALK IN REGISTRATION: Mail check & form to: Recreation Dept. Recreation Building @ Municipal Complex Manchester Twp. Monday, Sept. 23 ~ Friday, Oct. 4, 2013 1 Colonial Drive 10:00a.m. 3:00 p.m. Manchester, NJ 08759 The Department of Recreation reserves the right to cancel, change or postpone any program, trip or activity. Make checks Payable to Manchester Township. NO REFUNDS will be issued once a program is in session. All fees are to defray administrative costs. There is a $20 charge for any returned check. ONE FORM PER PARTICIPANT ~ PHOTO COPIES ARE ACCEPTED Female Male PRINT - Participant s LAST Name FIRST Name (circle one) Age DOB Grade Street address Town State Zip Mother/Guardian Home Phone # Work Phone # Cell # Father/Guardian Cell or Work# Emergency Contact Name Phone Number Relation List any medical condition Shirt Sizes/Circle One (does not apply to all programs): YS (6-8); YM (10-12); YL (14-16); AS; AM; AL; AXL PLEASE ~ 1 check for programs with * & 1 check for programs without. YOUTH PROGRAMS YOUTH PROGRAMS YOUTH PROGRAMS $50 - Biddy Basketball (Gr. 3 & 4) $50 - Boys Basketball (Gr. 5 ~ 9) $50 - Girls Basketball (Gr. 5 ~ 9) $45 - Wrestling (Gr. 1 ~ 8) $30 - Musical Theatre (Gr. 3~12) *$65 - Kum Sung Martial Arts (2+) * Sess. 1: Whiting or MS * Sess. 2: Whiting or MS * Sess. 3: Whiting or MS * $55 - Golf (Ages 6 ~ 16) * $60 - Aviation Club (Age 7~12) * $40 - Tot Bop (Age 2~3) * $45 - Tiny Dancers (Ages 3~5) * $45 - Jazz (Ages 5~8) * $60 - Acrobatics (Ages 5~12) * $45 - Hip Hop (Ages 5~12) * $50 - Hip Hop (Ages 13~18) * $45 - Kids Yoga (Ages 5~12) In case of an emergency, I understand that every effort will be made to contact me. In the event that I cannot be reached, I hereby give my permission to the hospital and attending physician selected by Manchester Township to take any necessary action, including surgery, anesthesia, or injections, that is in the best interest of my child. Due to the strenuous nature of some activities, registrants should consult a physician prior to participation. It is the responsibility of the participants to inform the Recreation Dept. of any disabilities which may limit his/her participation in a program. Please note that participants assume the responsibility of all reasonable risks which may exist due to participation in Manchester Township sponsored programs. Parent/Guardian s Signature Date FOR RECREATION OFFICE USE ONLY ~ DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE Township Rep. s initials: Check # Total Received $ Receipt # ( C or T ) Check # Total Received $ Receipt # ( C or T ) Check # Total Received $ Receipt # ( C or T ) 15

Resident Mail~In Registration Deadline FOR ALL PROGRAMS Mon., Oct. 7th, 2013 Recreation Department Manchester Township 1 Colonial Drive Manchester, NJ 08759 Walk~In Registration: Mon., Sept. 23rd ~ Fri., Oct. 4th 10:00 a.m. ~ 3:00 p.m. 16