PISCATAWAY RECREATION DEPARTMENT

FALL AND WINTER PROGRAMS 2008

OPEN GYM:

For ninth through twelfth graders at Piscataway High School, Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Weight training, basketball and outdoor track for walking and running.  For further information, please call the Recreation Office.  The program starts Monday, September 8, 2008.

Proof of residency must be shown at the door.

MARTIAL ARTS:

The Piscataway Recreation Department is sponsoring Martial Arts classes on Tuesdays and Fridays beginning Tuesday, September 9, 2008.  Residents’ ages 11 and up are welcomed.  Classes will be held at Conackamack Middle School from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.  Please call the Recreation Office for additional information. Space is limited.

ADULT FITNESS CLASSES:

A cardiovascular fitness program designed for residents over 18 years of age.  The program runs every Monday and Thursday evening, beginning at 7:30 p.m., at Quibbletown Middle School.  Classes are scheduled to begin on Monday, September 8, 2008.

OPEN BASKETBALL:

For residents over 18 years of age.  Players meet on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Quibbletown Middle School and Thursdays at Knollwood Elementary School from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. beginning Tuesday, October 21, 2008.  Wednesday night is for Women Only.  Proof of residency must be shown at the door.

OVER “35” OPEN BASKETBALL:

For residents over 35 years of age.  Players meet on Fridays at Quibbletown School from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. beginning October 24, 2008.  Proof of residency must be shown at the door.

COMPETITIVE WRESTLING:

Second through sixth grade athletes will sharpen their wrestling skills through this program.  They will be able to use these skills in competition with surrounding communities.  This program will begin on Monday, November 10, 2008, and meets each week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays..  For additional information call the Recreation Office.

MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL LEAGUE:

For Piscataway boys and girls in sixth through eighth grade.  Registration for this program will be accepted in the Recreation Office, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., beginning Monday, October 6, 2008.  On Wednesday evening, November 12, 2008 players may register in the Recreation Office between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.  Players must register by Friday, November 14, 2008.  Players registering after the November 14, 2008 deadline will be placed on a waiting list.  Registration will not be accepted at the gym during tryouts.  Middle School Basketball website – www.leaguelineup.com/msbb. 

BOYS GRAMMAR SCHOOL BASKETBALL:

A ten-week program that will emphasize basketball fundamentals for boys in grades three, four and five.  Program will be held at Knollwood Elementary School beginning Saturday, January 3, 2009.  Third graders are to report at 1:00 p.m., Fourth graders at 2:00 p.m. and fifth graders at 3:00 p.m.

GIRLS GRAMMAR SCHOOL BASKETBALL:

A ten-week program for girls in grades three, four, five, six, seven and eight.  Program will be held at Knollwood Elementary School beginning Saturday, January 3, 2009.   Third and fourth graders should report at 9:00 a.m., fifth through eighth graders should report at 10:30 a.m.  This program will emphasize basketball fundamentals.

GYM HOCKEY:

A ten-week program similar to ice hockey but played in Quibbletown gymnasium with sneakers and a plastic puck.  Grades six through eight should report at 9:00 a.m., high school students should report at 10:15 a.m.  Adults should report at noon beginning Saturday, January 3, 2009.

CHILDRENS CRAFT CLASSES:

A ten-week program beginning Saturday, January 3, 2009.  Children’s craft classes will be held in the Quibbletown Middle School cafeteria.  Kindergarten, first and second graders from 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., third, fourth, fifth & sixth graders from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.  All children should come dressed ready to use paint and glue.  There is no charge for any of the projects.

PICNIC RESERVATIONS:

Riverside and Possumtown Parks are available to Piscataway Residents as well as Civic Organizations and Businesses based in Piscataway from May 4, 2009 through September 13, 2009.  All picnic requests must be made in person in the Recreation Office at least two weeks before the actual date of the picnic.  Proof of residence and reservation request forms must be submitted.  Contact the Recreation Office to obtain a reservation request package, and fee schedule.  The Recreation Office will begin accepting request forms on Saturday, January 10, 2009 between 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.  Snow date is January 17, 2009. 

ADULT AND FAMILY BUS TRIPS:

Sunday afternoon trips to “Broadway shows” will again be scheduled for this coming winter and spring.  Look for our winter theater schedule at the libraries, Township Clerk’s Office and the Recreation Office.  Call the Recreation Office to be placed on the mailing list.

CANCELLATION INFORMATION

Program cancellation status due to inclement weather may be obtained by calling (732) 562-2389.

GENERAL INFORMATION:  Participants in Piscataway Recreation sponsored events do so at their own risk and accept full responsibility for all their actions and injuries incurred by their participation.  Prior to submitting a claim to the Township, injured parties must first use their own medical/accident insurance as their primary coverage.  The insurance offered by Piscataway Township is supplemental and secondary only.  If a claim qualifies for consideration, the Township insurance is limited to a maximum payout of no more than $5,000.00 per accident.

·        The use of Township facilities, parks, ball fields and courts are limited to Piscataway residents only and may require a permit, a certificate of insurance and a Defense and Hold Harmless Agreement.

• It is now mandatory in New Jersey for all school aged youth that wear corrective eyewear while participating in recreation programs and activities to wear “Protective Eyewear” that meets (ASTM) American Society for Testing and Materials standards for frames, and (ANSI) American National Standards Institute standards for lenses.

·        More detailed information on all programs is available by calling the Recreation Office.