Melrose Recreation Department PROGRAMS & EVENTS

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1 Melrose Recreation Department PROGRAMS & EVENTS FALL / WINTER MELROSE RECREATION DEPARTMENT 562 MAIN STREET, MELROSE, MA PHONE: RECREATION@CITYOFMELROSE.ORG ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE AT REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! SPACE IS LIMITED!!!

2 INTRODUCTION Director s Corner We are very excited about all we have to offer this fall & winter through the Melrose Recreation Department. We have programs, classes, events, and leagues for youth and adults of all ages. We have added a lot of new offerings that we hope you find interesting throughout our Brochure Book. Please take your time and mark your calendars so you don t miss out on a fun experience either trying something new or doing something you already enjoy. If you are looking to stay informed please sign-up for our weekly Upcoming Programs & Events that we send out every Friday. This is a great way to be reminded of activities that are starting. You can sign-up for our newsletter by visiting the Recreation Department new webpage at or by ing us at recreation@cityofmelrose.org. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing everyone this fall and winter. Sincerely, Frank Olivieri, CPRE Recreation Director Table of Contents Introduction 3 Scholarship Fund Sponsors Youth Sports Programs (age 2-14). 5-9 MBA Youth & HS Basketball Middle School Afterschool Programs Training Courses...21 Adult Athletics & Programs Community Events General Information Melrose Recreation Dept. 562 Main Street, Melrose, MA Main Phone Fax Number recreation@cityofmelrose.org Recreation Dept. Staff Frank Olivieri...Recreation Director Joe Blotner..... Recreation Coordinator Kathy Wright...Recreation Assistant Lauren Garchinsky... Recreation Assistant Park Commission Bob Christiansen Bill Gardiner (Chair) Jim Lane John McLaughlin Jr. John Mercer *The Park Commission meets the second Monday of every month at Mount Hood Golf Course in the Carr Room at 7:00pm. Check city website for changes. Office Hours Mon Thu Fri 9:00am 2:00pm 2:00pm 8:00pm (By appointment) 9:00am 12:00pm 12:00pm 4:30pm (By appointment) Note: On weekday evenings the Recreation staff visits numerous locations to supervise programs, leagues and events. Please contact us if you would like to schedule an after-hours appointment so we can assure the Recreation Department Office is open for your visit. Mission Statement The Melrose Recreation Department strives to create high quality recreational programs and events that are affordable and safe for citizens of all ages and abilities. With dedicated leadership and pride, we offer resources and opportunities to strengthen our community while striving to increase the social, cultural, and physical well-being of its residents and visitors. Melrose Recreation Dept. Fall/Winter Register Online at

3 SCHOLARSHIP FUND SPONSORS The Melrose Recreation Department is very proud of our Scholarship Fund that allows Melrose kids who cannot afford programs to participate for free. Our goal has always been to never turn away a child due to economic hardship. Each sponsor below represents several scholarships that we will be able to grant this year! THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS!!! DICK S SPORTING GOODS Square One Mall 1201 Broadway Saugus, MA (781) Melrose Recreation Dept. Fall/Winter Register Online at

4 SCHOLARSHIP FUND SPONSORS 169 Main Street Melrose, MA Proud Supporter of the Melrose Scholarship Fund! Melrose Recreation Dept. Fall/Winter Register Online at

5 YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS Ages 2-14 Super Soccer Stars Program Wednesday Classes Dates: Sept 6 Oct 25 (Rain Date Nov 1) Sessions: 8 Classes Cost: $160 Location: Common Park Age Groups Offered: 2 3 Years Old 3 4 Years Old Ages 2-3: Ages 3-4: 9:00am 9:40am (40 min) 9:45am 10:30am (45 min) Saturday Classes Dates: Sept 9 Oct 28 (Rain Date Nov 4) Sessions: 8 Classes Cost: $160 Location: Common Park (Grass area near basketball courts) Ages 2-3: Ages 3-4: 8:30am 9:10am (40 min) 9:15am 10:00am (45 min) At Super Soccer Stars, it is our goal to teach soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive, educational environment. Our philosophy is to use soccer to nurture, to build self-confidence, and to develop teamwork in every class. Our specially designed curricula use positive reinforcement and a low childto-coach ratio to ensure that each child improves at his or her own rate while having endless fun. T-shirt is included! Run by: Super Soccer Stars Melrose Recreation Dept. Fall/Winter Register Online at

6 YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM Ages 2-14 Mini s SNAG Golf Ages: 3-5 Days: Saturdays, 6 classes Cost: $90 Time: 9:00am 9:55am Location: Gooch Park (New) Session I: Sept 16 Oct 21 (Rain Date Oct 28) NEAA Mini's SNAG Golf program is specially designed to introduce children ages 3-5 to the game of Golf in a safe and fun environment. Classes are conducted using oversize, plastic clubs, developed by SNAG Golf, which allow children to experience success much easier than with conventual clubs. Correct grips and swings will be taught all using fun, fast paced games keeping your little one engaged! This is the perfect class to introduce your budding athlete to the global game of Golf! Mini s Tennis Ages: 3-5 Days: Saturdays, 6 classes Cost: $90 Time: 10:00am 10:55am Location: Gooch Park Session I: Sept 16 Oct 21 (Rain Date Oct 28) (New) New England Athletic Academy's Tennis programs for ages 3-5 are conducted on a smaller court, using a red, low compression ball, which is slower and lower bouncing than a traditional Tennis ball. This adaptation allows players to develop their game in a safe and successful way, whilst ensuring fun for all! Ages Groups Offered: 3-5 Years Old 5-8 Years Old Challenger Tennis Ages: 5-8 Days: Saturdays, 6 classes Cost: $90 Time: 11:00am 11:55am Location: Gooch Park Session I: Sept 16 Oct 21 (Rain Date Oct 28) (New) New England Athletic Academy's Challenger Tennis program are conducted on a smaller court, using the recommended equipment for this age range. This program will teach the basic shot mechanics along with an introduction to match play and the rules of Tennis! All lessons are conducted using a variety of high energy games and drills, designed to improve the game of your future Tennis star! All equipment is provided by NEAA although players are welcome to bring their own racket if they would like! This program will teach the basic shot mechanics along with developing children's coordination and fundamentals of movement. All lessons are conducted using a variety of high energy, fast paced, fun games, designed to capture the attention of children this age ensuring maximum fun for your budding Tennis champ! All equipment is provided by NEAA although players are welcome to bring their own racket if they would like! Melrose Recreation Dept. Fall/Winter Register Online at

7 YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM Ages 2-14 Melrose Wrestling Club Grades: 1-5 Day: Mondays, 10 Classes Cost: $65 Time: 6:00pm 7:55pm Location: Wrestling Room - Marcoux Gym Session: Dec 4 Feb 26 No Class On: (Dec 25, Jan 1, Feb 19) The Melrose Wrestling Club is open to beginners and experienced wrestlers and looks forward to building on the success of last year s season. Our practices, which stress conditioning and the fundamentals of our sport, are intensive but fun. Practices take place on the high school wrestling mats. Local weekend tournaments are optional. (Photos from Wrestling Club Tournaments) Red Raiders Youth Basketball Clinic Date: Oct 14 Days: Saturday Cost: $15 Location: Middle School Gym Grades 3 5 Grades 6 8 9:00am 10:00am (Doors open at 8:55am) 10:15am 11:15am (Doors open at 10:10am) Program is open to the first 45 participants that register online or in the Recreation Office. Description: Come get ready for the upcoming season and learn some new skills while having fun! Melrose High School will work you out by giving you some new drills and playing games. All participants are required to bring their own basketball to each session. Please contact the Recreation Department if you need assistance with providing a basketball. Instructors: Head Coach Mike Kasprzak and coaching staff Melrose Recreation Dept. Fall/Winter Register Online at

8 YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM Ages 2-14 Basketball Skills & Drills Grades: Boys & Girls, Grades 3-8 Cost: $40 Sessions: 4 Total Sessions Grades 3 5 Grades 6 8 7:30pm 8:25pm (Doors / Hallways Open at 7:25pm) 8:30pm 9:25pm (Doors / Hallways Open at 8:25pm) Session I: Sept 27 Oct 18 Session II: Oct 25 Nov 15 Session III: Nov 30 Dec 21 Wednesday Evening Roosevelt Gym Wednesday Evening Roosevelt Gym Thursday Evening Middle School Gym Description: Each skills and drills session is 55 minutes. This workout focuses on fundamentals of the game of basketball, including footwork, ball handling skills, shooting form, offensive attack, strength and conditioning. Workouts will vary from week to week, but the focus of improving the form and skill of each player is always the top priority. This workout is adjusted to fit all ages and skill levels. Players will work out on each court with our instructors for increments of time. They will get to work with our instructor throughout the evening and focus on specific skill work depending on the focus of the night. This is a great way to prepare for the MBA seasons! All participants are required to bring their own basketball to each session. Please contact the Recreation Department if you need assistance with providing a basketball. Instructor: Ted Cottrell & Staff Melrose Recreation Dept. Fall/Winter Register Online at

9 YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM Ages 2-14 Lady Red Raiders Soccer Skills Program Dates: Jan 6 March 10 Days: Saturdays Cost: $125 Sessions: 10 Total Sessions Location: Marcoux Gym Class Size: 25 kid maximum / session Session I: Grades 4-5 1:00pm 2:00pm Session II: Grades 6 8 2:00pm 3:00pm Session III: High School 3:00pm 4:00pm Description: This is a great way to work on your fundamentals in the off season. This program is skills and drills based and will not include any league game competition. Participants are not allowed to play up a grade for this program (strictly enforced). Instructors: Danielle DeSimone and Coaching Staff Melrose Youth Soccer U14 Head Coach Lady Red Raiders Field Hockey Skills Program (New) Dates: Jan 7 March 11 (No Feb 18 & Feb 25) Days: Sunday Cost: $99 Sessions: 8 Total Sessions Location: Marcoux Gym Session I: Grades :00pm 1:00pm Session II: Grades 6 8 1:00pm 2:00pm Description: Is your daughter looking to try a fun new sport or improve her existing skills in field hockey? Come join Coach Parker, her staff, and current high school players each weekend for our winter skills clinic. Athletes will get personalized instruction, engage in friendly competition, and meet new friends. Every participant will get a t-shirt and personalize feedback from a coach's evaluation. Instructors: Varsity Head Coach Erin Parker, Coaching Staff, and High School Players Melrose Recreation Dept. Fall/Winter Register Online at

10 M.B.A. BASKETBALL Description & Coaches M.B.A. Basketball Description: The Melrose Recreation Department is gearing up for another exciting season of the M.B.A. Basketball. These leagues are designed to provide families with a high quality and affordable basketball program for the entire community. We pride ourselves in promoting sportsmanship, teamwork, skill development, and equal playing time for all who participate. The Rec staff puts together teams based on the skills rating given by the parents when they register. Leagues may need to be combined depending on enrollment. The Recreation Department will do its best to honor any player requests that may be made but due to the amount of participants in the programs we cannot guarantee that this will be accomplished. We hope all enjoy the season and we look forward to another great year! CANCELATION POLICY One extra practice and/or one extra game have been built into each league in advance due to potential cancelations. If a practice or game is cancelled due to inclement weather or HS athletics then it will not be rescheduled or refunded. **Basketball Coaches Needed!!!** Grades: Coaches needed at all levels (K 12) Forms Needed: 1. Coaching Application 2. CORI Form 3. Photo of Driver s License w/ current address on front or back *Applications and forms found on Recreation website homepage* *Directly deliver to Recreation Dept. Office* *CORI / SORI results typically take 1 week Description: Volunteer head and assistant coaches are needed for every league. Head coaches will be responsible for attending skills assessment and blind drafts, running team practices and games, recruiting assistant coaches and team parents, communicating and checking s daily for league updates, and conducting themselves in a professional and courteous manner while dedicating their time. M.B.A. BASKETBALL Kindergarten Kindergarten Program Description This program is designed to introduce kindergarten students to the game of basketball. The program focuses completely on basic fundamentals, socialization, and skill building. Nets are lowered and smaller basketballs are used for age appropriateness. Kids will have a 40 minute skills and drills session which will be followed with 20 minutes of fun team activities and inner squad games. No games will be played against opposing teams in this program. Volunteer head and assistant coaches will run the practices. Registration Deadline: Dec 10 Cost: $125 Boys Kindergarten Basketball Dates: Jan 7 March 11 (No Activities Feb 18) Days: Sundays Practices: 1:00pm 4:00pm (1 hour block) Location: Lincoln Gym *Please see cancelation policy on page 10* Girls Kindergarten Basketball Dates: Jan 7 March 11 (No Activities Feb 18) Days: Sundays Practices: 1:00pm 4:00pm (1 hour block) Location: Lincoln Gym *Please see cancelation policy on page 10* Melrose Recreation Dept. Fall/Winter Register Online at

11 M.B.A. BASKETBALL Grade 1 Grade 3 4. Any player requests such as playing with certain players or playing on specific days / times may not be granted. Boys Grade 1 Basketball Dates: Jan 6 March 10 (No Activities Feb 24) Days: Saturdays Practices: 8:00am 12:00pm (1 hour block) *Please see cancelation policy on page 10* Boys Grade 2 Basketball Dates: Jan 6 March 10 (No Activities Feb 24) Days: Saturdays Practices: 11:00am 3:00pm (1 hour block) *Please see cancelation policy on page 10* Girls Grade 1-2 Basketball Dates: Jan 6 March 10 (No Activities Feb 24) Days: Saturdays Practices: 2:00pm 6:00pm (1 hour block) *Please see cancelation policy on page 10* Grades 1-2 Program Description This program focuses on fundamentals, socialization, and skill building. Nets are lowered and smaller basketballs are used for age appropriateness. Kids will have a 40 minute skills and drills session which will be followed up with a 20 minute scrimmage against a new opposing team each week (5 minute quarters). Playing time is equal and is all instructional. Volunteer head and assistant coaches will run the practices and games. Please be sure to list the school that your child is attending. Registration Deadline: Nov 30 Cost: $125 Boys Grade 3 Basketball Dates: Jan 6 March 10 (No Activities Feb 24) Days: Saturdays Practices: Saturdays, 8:00am 12:00pm (1 hour block) *Please see cancelation policy on page 10* Girls Grade 3 Basketball Dates: Jan 6 March 10 (No Activities Feb 24) Days: Saturdays Practice: Saturdays, 1:00pm 7:00pm (1 hour block) *Please see cancelation policy on page 10* Grade 3 Program Description This program is designed to introduce kids to playing in a formal basketball league. There is a strong focus on fundamentals and instruction taught by the coaches and game officials. Kids will have a 30 minute practice which will be followed by a 30 minute instructional scrimmage (Four - 5 minute quarters). We want all participants to be exposed to playing the game correctly with sportsmanship, teamwork, and fun. No score will be kept and will not be the focus of these games. The league includes a one hour practice / scrimmage game. The Recreation Department has built in extra practice and games this year so that rescheduling will not be necessary in the event of inclement weather. Registration Deadline: Nov 30 Cost: $125 *IMPORTANT* REGISTRATION POLICY Any player who registers after the Nov 30 registration deadline will be placed on an automatic waiting list. Every player put on the waiting list will make it into the league but with the following conditions: 1. Players may not know what team they have been placed on until January 11 which will result in them possibly missing the first week of practice. 2. Players may have practices on weeknights or Saturdays even with weekend games. 3. Players may play games on Saturdays or Sundays. *IMPORTANT* REGISTRATION POLICY Any player who registers after the Nov 30 registration deadline will be placed on an automatic waiting list. Every player put on the waiting list will make it into the league but with the following conditions: 1. Players may not know what team they have been placed on until January 11 which will result in them possibly missing the first week of practice. 2. Players may have practices on weeknights or Saturdays even with weekend games. 3. Players may play games on Saturdays or Sundays. Melrose Recreation Dept. Fall/Winter Register Online at

12 4. Any player requests such as playing with certain players or playing on specific days / times may not be granted. 4. Any player requests such as playing with certain players or playing on specific days / times may not be granted. M.B.A. BASKETBALL Grade 4 Grade 6 Boys Grade 4 Basketball Dates: Jan 2 March 10 (No Activities Feb 18 Feb 24) Practices: Weekday, 6:00pm 6:55pm Games: Saturdays, 11:00am 4:00pm (1 hour block) *Please see cancelation policy on page 10* Girls Grade 4 Basketball Dates: Jan 2 March 10 (No Activities Feb 18 Feb 24) Practices: Weekday, 6:00pm 6:55pm Games: Saturdays, 1:00pm 7:00pm (1 hour block) *Please see cancelation policy on page 10* Grade 4 Program Description This program is designed to introduce kids to playing in a formal basketball league. There is a strong focus on fundamentals and instruction taught by the coaches and officials. We want all participants to be exposed to playing the game correctly with sportsmanship, teamwork, and fun. The score will only be kept for the second half of the season and will not be the focus of the games. The league includes a weekday practice and an hour long weekend game. A certified basketball official will be present at each game. The Recreation Department has built in extra practice and games this year so that rescheduling will not be necessary in the event of inclement weather. Registration Deadline: Nov 30 Cost: $150 Boys Grade 5-6 Basketball Dates: Jan 2 March 10 (No Activities Feb 18 Feb 24) Practices: Weekday, 7:00 7:55pm Games: Saturdays, 12:00pm 6:00pm (1 hour block) *Please see cancelation policy on page 10* Girls Grade 5-6 Basketball Dates: Jan 2 March 10 (No Activities Feb 18 Feb 24) Practices: Weekday, 7:00 7:55pm Games: Saturdays, 12:00pm 6:00pm (1 hour block) *Please see cancelation policy on page 10* Grades 5-6 Program Description This program is designed to be a transition style league from basic instructional basketball to playing in moderately competitive games. The focus still remains on teamwork and fun, and now begins to implement general game play and strategies. The league includes a weekday practice and an hour long weekend game. Two certified basketball official will be present at each game. The Recreation Department has built in extra practice and games this year so that rescheduling will not be necessary in the event of inclement weather. Registration Deadline: Nov 30 Cost: $150 *IMPORTANT* REGISTRATION POLICY Any player who registers after the Nov 30 registration deadline will be placed on an automatic waiting list. Every player put on the waiting list will make it into the league but with the following conditions: 1. Players may not know what team they have been placed on until January 11 which will result in them possibly missing the first week of practice. 2. Players may have practices on weeknights or Saturdays even with weekend games. 3. Players may play games on Saturdays or Sundays. *IMPORTANT* REGISTRATION POLICY Any player who registers after the Nov 30 registration deadline will be placed on an automatic waiting list. Every player put on the waiting list will make it into the league but with the following conditions: 1. Players may not know what team they have been placed on until January 11 which will result in them possibly missing the first week of practice. 2. Players may have practices on weeknights or Saturdays even with weekend games. 3. Players may play games on Saturdays or Sundays. Melrose Recreation Dept. Fall/Winter Register Online at

13 4. Any player requests such as playing with certain players or playing on specific days / times may not be granted. Melrose Recreation Dept. Fall/Winter Register Online at

14 M.B.A. BASKETBALL Grade 7 Grade 12 Boys Grade 7-8 Basketball Dates: Jan 2 March 10 (No Activities Feb 18 Feb 24) Practices: Weekday, 7:00 7:55pm Games: Saturdays, 12:00pm 6:00pm (1 hour block) *Please see cancelation policy on page 10* Girls Grade 7-8 Basketball Dates: Jan 2 March 10 (No Activities Feb 18 Feb 24) Practices: Weekday, 7:00 7:55pm Games: Saturdays, 12:00pm 6:00pm (1 hour block) *Please see cancelation policy on page 10* Grades 7-8 Program Description This program focuses on playing skills, teamwork, and basic game strategies. The league includes a weekday practice and an hour long weekend game. At the end of the regular season a league tournament will be played with a random seeding of teams as we do not keep standings. Two certified basketball official will be present at each game. The Recreation Department has built in extra practice and games this year so that rescheduling will not be necessary in the event of inclement weather. Registration Deadline: Nov 30 Cost: $150 Boys High School Basketball League Grades: 9-12 Cost: $150 Dates: Jan 2 March 10 Practices: Games: (No Activities Feb 18 Feb 24) Weekday, 8:00pm 8:55pm Saturdays, 3:00pm 7:00pm (1 hour block) *Please see cancelation policy on page 10* Registration Deadline: Dec 14 Note: Potential for league to be split into grades 9 10 and grades Description: This program focuses on developing individual playing skills, general teamwork, and basic game strategies. This is an exciting competitive league that focuses on equal playing time and sportsmanship. Games will closely follow all high school rules. The league includes a weekday practice and an hour long weekend game. At the end of the regular season a league tournament will be played with a random seeding of teams as we do not keep standings. Two certified basketball officials will be present at each game. The Recreation Department has built in extra practice and games this year so that rescheduling will not be necessary in the event of inclement weather. *IMPORTANT* REGISTRATION POLICY Any player who registers after the Nov 30 registration deadline will be placed on an automatic waiting list. Every player put on the waiting list will make it into the league but with the following conditions: 1. Players may not know what team they have been placed on until January 11 which will result in them possibly missing the first week of practice. 2. Players may have practices on weeknights or Saturdays even with weekend games. 3. Players may play games on Saturdays or Sundays. 4. Any player requests such as playing with certain players or playing on specific days / times may not be granted. *IMPORTANT* REGISTRATION POLICY Any player who registers after the Nov 30 registration deadline will be placed on an automatic waiting list. Every player put on the waiting list will make it into the league but with the following conditions: 1. Players may not know what team they have been placed on until January 11 which will result in them possibly missing the first week of practice. 2. Players may have practices on weeknights or Saturdays even with weekend games. 3. Players may play games on Saturdays or Sundays. 4. Any player requests such as playing with certain players or playing on specific days / times may not be granted. Melrose Recreation Dept. Fall/Winter Register Online at

15 MIDDLE SCHOOL AFTERSCHOOL 6 th 8 TH GRADE The Melrose Recreation Department is proud to be running the following After School Sports, Programs, and Clubs for all Middle School students during the upcoming school year. Please be sure to check the Melrose Recreation Departments main website for announcements and flyers on all activities If you would like more information on any programs or are interested in registering please contact us at recreation@cityofmelrose.org. FALL Football Cheerleading Cross Country Field Hockey Weight Room (Open Hours) Babysitters Training Filmmaking Creating 3-D Prints w/ BlocksCAD Sports Management: Ops & Stats Art Club (Year-Long) Lego Robotics Club (Year-Long) MELROSE WINTER Basketball Ice Hockey Wrestling Weight Room (Open Hours) Art Club (Year-Long) Lego Robotics Club (Year-Long) MIDDLE SCHOOL SPRING Spring Track Volleyball Weight Room (Open Hours) Babysitters Training Home Alone Safety Training Filmmaking Kids Newsroom Robotics & Programming w/ LEGO Mindstorm Art Club (Year-Long) Lego Robotics Club (Year-Long) ALL SPORTS & ACTIVITIES PAGES *Middle School level sports, programs, And clubs are independently Run by the Melrose Recreation Department Melrose Recreation Dept. Fall/Winter Register Online at

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17 MIDDLE SCHOOL FALL SPORTS Middle School Cheerleading Team (Football Games) Grades: 6 8 Date: Aug 28 Nov 3 Time: 2:30pm 4:00pm Cost: $150 Location: Melrose Middle School (Near Fred Green Field) Description: Practices 2x / week directly afterschool. Cheer at all home MS Football games. Use of team uniforms and pom poms. Participants will keep crop tops, board shorts, and sneakers. Middle School Field Hockey (7 th 8 th Grade) Grades: 7 8 Date: Sept 11 Oct 27 Time: 2:30pm 4:00pm Cost: $90 Location: Team Meeting: Melrose Middle School (Near Cabbage Patch Field) Sept 8 (2:30pm 3:00pm) Description: Practices Monday, Wednesday, Friday directly afterschool 4-6 game schedule (games are against outside schools and intersquad games) Must provide your own goggles, sticks, shin guards, and mouth guards. Middle School Cross Country Grades: 6 8 Date: Sept 18 Oct 27 Time: 2:15pm 3:30pm Cost: $90 Location: Melrose Middle School (Near Fred Green Field) Description: Practices 2 3 times per week directly afterschool 3 competitive meets will be scheduled Participants receive a XC t-shirts for meets *Middle School level sports, programs, And clubs are independently Run by the Melrose Recreation Department Middle School Field Hockey Grades: 6 Date: Sept 11 Oct 27 Time: 2:30pm 4:00pm Cost: $45 Location: Team Meeting: (6 th Grade) Melrose Middle School (Near Cabbage Patch Field) Sept 8 (2:30pm 3:00pm) Description: Instructional program to develop players skills & knowledge Practices Monday, Wednesday, Friday directly afterschool Must provide your own goggles, sticks, shin guards, and mouth guards. Melrose Recreation Dept. Fall/Winter Register Online at

18 MIDDLE SCHOOL WINTER SPORTS Middle School Boys Basketball Boys 8: Tryouts: Boys 7: Tryouts: Boys 6: Tryouts: TBD (Mid or End of October) *Preregistration is required for tryouts TBD (Mid or End of October) *Preregistration is required for tryouts TBD (Mid or End of October) *Preregistration is required for tryouts Description: Cost $385 (Does not include basketball uniform, additional leagues or outside tournaments) League: Eastern Basketball League Two practices per week directly afterschool in the MS Gym (2 total hours / week) Pre-registration is required to participate in tryouts (no cost to tryout) Middle School Girls Basketball Girls 8: Tryouts: Girls 7: Tryouts: Girls 6: Tryouts: TBD (Mid or End of October) *Preregistration is required for tryouts TBD (Mid or End of October) *Preregistration is required for tryouts TBD (Mid or End of October) *Preregistration is required for tryouts Description: Cost $415 (Does not include basketball uniform, additional leagues or outside tournaments) League: River Valley League Two practices per week on Mon & Wed evenings from 7:15pm 9:15pm (MS Gym) Pre-registration is required to participate in tryouts (no cost to tryout) Middle School Ice Hockey Varsity Team: Grades 7 8 Tryouts: Nov Hockeytown USA 3:00pm 5:00pm *Preregistration is required for tryouts JV Team: Grade 6 Tryouts: Nov Hockeytown USA 3:00pm 5:00pm *Preregistration is required for tryouts Description: Cost $350 Practice every Friday afterschool at Hockeytown USA 3:00pm 4:00pm VMSHL game schedule including playoffs Participants cannot miss more than 4 games in a season Pre-registration is required to participate in tryouts (no cost to tryout) Middle School Wrestling Grades: 6 8 Date: Nov 28 Mid February Time: 6:00pm 7:45pm Cost: $75 Location: HS Wrestling Room Description: Practices: Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday There will be several meets scheduled during the season Meets are optional and individually chosen by participants *Middle School level sports, programs, And clubs are independently Run by the Melrose Recreation Department Melrose Recreation Dept. Fall/Winter Register Online at

19 MIDDLE SCHOOL SPRING SPORTS Middle School Outdoor Track Grades: 6 8 Date: April 23 June 8 Time: 2:15pm 3:15pm Cost: $90 Location: Melrose Middle School (Near Fred Green Field) Description: Practices 2 3 times per week directly afterschool 3 4 introductory track meets Participants receive a t-shirts for meets Middle School Volleyball Team (8 th Grade) Grade: 8 th only: Date: March 16 May 25 (No April Break) Time: 2:15pm 3:15pm Cost: $200 Location: Melrose Middle School Gym First Practice/Meeting: March 16 This will be our informational meeting / first practice with the 8 th grade team. This is a mandatory meeting! Practices: Tue (combined with 6 & 7 grade) Thu (optional for 8 th graders) Fri (8 th grade only, mandatory) Playday Games: Saturdays & Sundays Description: Practices are 2 3 times per week directly afterschool: 4-6 Playdays scheduled against outside towns. Playdays are usually multiple towns playing tournament style for 2 hours. Usually get 2-4 games per Playday. Uniform for season included No tryouts, as all 8 th grade girls will make the team Middle School Volleyball Program (6 & 7 Grade) Grades: 6 7 Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays Date: March 20 May 24 (No April 17 & 19) Time: 2:15pm 3:15pm Cost: $90 Location: Melrose Middle School Gym Description: Students who were interested in learning more about volleyball really drove the inception of this program. Thus, the programs main focus is to teach basic volleyball skills, practice those skills, and have fun. Many of the days will start with a skills session or review and then end with mini scrimmages. All are welcome from beginners who have never played volleyball to those who are more skilled. There will be intersquad scrimmageing and probably one tournament verse outside competition. Instructor: This program is coached by Mrs. Tetreau, who is a PE/Health/Fitness teacher at MVMMS and the Melrose Girls Varsity Ice Hockey Coach. Melrose Recreation Dept. Fall/Winter Register Online at

20 MS AFTERSCHOOL CLUBS & PROGRAMS Lego Robotics Club Grades: 6-8 Days: Tuesdays Cost: Free! Time: 2:15pm 3:30pm Size: Open Drop-In Location: MS Floor 2 (6A Science room A203) Session: Sept 12 Mid April This afterschool club is a fun and interactive way to gain experience with the FLL Robotics programs. Students can drop-in to socialize, play, build, and program Lego robotics to compete in this year s challenge. Teams will spend the fall season working on their robots and projects to compete in the Melrose Raiders Rumble (FLL Competition) hosted by Melrose HS iraiders team in December. Registration is required. Instructor: Brian Macdonald (MS Science Teacher) Afterschool Art Club Grades: 6-8 Days: Mondays Cost: Free! Time: 2:15pm 3:15pm Size: Open drop-in for first 40 students Location: MS Art Room E116 Session: Oct 16 April 30 This afterschool club is an opportunity for students to create works of their choosing. Students can drop-in to work on a variety of art projects that are self-driven. The Art Instructor is available for one on one instruction as well as assistance in creation of these projects. Students can draw, paint, sculpt, or feel free to try something new! Registration is required to participate and is available for the first 40 students to enter the Art Room each Monday. Being registered does not guarantee that you have a seat each week as it is first come first serve with a max of 40 students. Forms can be dropped off in the MS Art Room E116. Instructor: Susan Jerz (MS Visual Arts Teacher) Creating 3D Prints with BlocksCAD Grades: 6-8 Days: Mondays, 7 classes Cost: $299 Time: 2:30pm 4:00pm Size: Max 15 Participants Location: Recreation / Kitchen Room (1 st Floor across from auditorium) Session: Sept 25 Nov 20 (No Oct 9) Learn how to design awesome 3D objects with code using the new BlocksCAD software and print them on our 3D printers! In this course, you ll be introduced to basic 3D CAD principles, computer programming skills, and how to design objects to be printed on a 3D printer, and even have several of your designs printed. Instructor: BlocksCAD After-School Filmmaking Grades: 6-8 Days: Thursdays, 8 classes Cost: $245 Time: 2:30pm 4:00pm Size: Max 15 Participants Location: Recreation / Kitchen Room (1 st Floor across from auditorium) Session I: Sept 28 Nov 16 Session II: April 26 June 14 Presented by the Boston International Kids Film Festival, this program is designed for middle school students who are ready to write or star in their own film or for those who decide that behind the scenes work like filming and video editing is for them. Whatever role they prefer, our young filmmaker s afterschool program is a perfect fit! Students will be given the option to either use the camera equipment that we provide, or to bring their own ipads or iphones to class and they will learn write, act, film and edit their own movies. Students will also be able to create props and utilize a green screen to help create their masterpieces. Instructor: Boston International Kids Film Festival Melrose Recreation Dept. Fall/Winter Register Online at

21 MS AFTERSCHOOL CLUBS & PROGRAMS Sports Management: Operations & Statistics Grades: 6-8 Days: Tuesdays, 8 classes Cost: $99 Time: 2:30pm 4:00pm Size: Max 15 Participants Location: Recreation / Kitchen Room (1 st Floor across from auditorium) Session I: Sept 26 Nov 14 Session II: April 24 June 12 This program will give children the opportunity to own and operate their own sports team in the Active Education Sports League, while also reinforcing inclass learning like mathematics, geography, critical thinking, and more. Each week we will take our students through a focused discussion of current events in sports, walk them through potential moves they may want to make in their teams, and teach the basic operations of professional sports teams. This program is classroom based and requires the use of student, or school supplied technology. Instructor: Nick Face, Sports Zone 101 The Kids Newsroom Grades: 6-8 Days: Wednesdays, 6 classes Cost: $125 Time: 2:30pm 4:00pm Size: Max 15 Participants Location: Recreation / Kitchen Room (1 st Floor across from auditorium) Session II: April 25 June 6 (No May 2) Extra! Extra! Read all about it In the Kids' Newsroom, our students learn the craft of journalism including investigative writing and research. Our classroom transforms into a working newsroom, complete with editorial staff, reporters, columnists and headline writers. Each student plays multiple roles and works together to create an e-newspaper, as well as a hard copy newspaper, with real stories about their local school and community. These reporters learn techniques for crafting news stories, writing persuasive editorial essays and interviewing newsmakers. Students edit each other s work, take photographs and learn the technology skills necessary to produce online and print newspapers. Robotics & Programming w/ LEGO Mindstorm Grades: 6-8 Days: Mondays, 7 classes Cost: $230 Time: 2:30pm 4:00pm Size: Max 12 Participants Location: Recreation / Kitchen Room (1 st Floor across from auditorium) Session II: April 23 June 12 (No May 28) Always wanted to make your own robot but don't know where to start? We'll take you from the basics of building and movement, to advanced navigation, sensors, and teaching the robot how to make decisions for itself! LEGO Mindstorms provides students the opportunity to build robots, and then use drag-and-drop coding inter-phase to give commands to interact with the motors and sensors. This class teaches students about navigation calculations, coding logic, design iteration, and teamwork. This is a great first step for anyone interested in competitive robotics! Instructor: Einstein s Workshop Instructor: Right Brain Curriculum Melrose Recreation Dept. Fall/Winter Register Online at

22 TRAINING COURSES Babysitter s Training Ages: Cost: $45 Fall Session: Sun, Oct 1 Spring Session: Sun, May 6 Time: 1:00pm 5:00pm Location: Instructor: Debbie LaFlamme Melrose City Hall Mayor s Conference Room (3 rd Floor) Babysitters Training will better prepare young teens to be a more responsible, trustworthy babysitter for family and friends. This course discusses Learn the basics for interviewing with parents Learn infant and toddler care (diapering and feeding techniques, creative reading, activities for young children, and appropriate snacks) Handle bedtime issues\ Choose safe and age-appropriate toys & games Perform basic First Aid (choking, cuts, puncture wounds, bruises, eye injuries, nosebleeds, tooth injuries, burns, seizures, poisoning, bites) Learn tips for having a safe babysitting experience including setting up a code with your parents in case of an emergency. All participants receive a certificate for completing the course. It is recommended to bring a snack. Babysitting Debbie LaFlamme Debbie LaFlamme is a licensed day care provider in Woburn, MA. With her degree in Early Childhood Education, she has over 20 years of experience in caring for children of all ages in her home. About ten years ago, she created this babysitting class. In the past 5 years, it has grown tremendously and is now being offered to many local schools, church groups, and organizations. Adult and Child First Aid / CPR / AED Dates: See Below Ages: 16+ Cost: $90 Time: 6:30pm 9:30pm Location: Class Size: Instructor: Dates: Tuesday Dec 12th Tuesday Dec 19th Thursday Jan 25 Thursday Feb 22 Tuesday March 13 Thursday March 22 Tuesday April 10 Thursday April 12 Melrose High School Strength and Conditioning Facility (Enter through Marcoux Gym) 10 participants max / class Bill DeSimone The Adult and Child First Aid/CPR/AED course incorporates the latest science and teaches students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid emergencies such as burns, cuts, scrapes, sudden illnesses, head, neck, back injuries, heat and cold emergencies and how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies to help victims of any age - adults (about 12 years and older) and pediatric (infants and children up to 12 years of age). Students who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years. Melrose Recreation Dept. Fall/Winter Register Online at

23 ADULT PROGRAMS & LEAGUES Men s Fall Pick-Up Soccer Ages: 25(+) Days: Sundays Time: 6:00pm 7:30pm Cost: $45 Location: Fred Green Field Session: September 17 November 19 8 Sunday Pick-up Nights (plus two rain dates) Every pick-up game is staffed with a referee and will be played under the lights on the turf at Fred Green Field. Games will be continuously running for a two hour period. Uniforms are Not included in registration fee (see below). Rain dates have been built into the schedule as extra days. If night(s) are cancelled due to weather or HS athletics they will not be made-up. If you need a new reversible team jersey there is an additional $15 fee at time of registration. Be sure to include your jersey size if you are purchasing a new jersey. All players are required to own a Recreation Dept. reversible jersey to participate. You can use your jersey for all future seasons. Women s Fall Pick-Up Soccer Ages: 25(+) Days: Sundays Time: 7:30pm 9:00pm Cost: $45 Location: Fred Green Field Session: September 17 November 19 8 Sunday Pick-up Nights (plus two rain dates) We welcome all women to join our adult pickup soccer program. This program is about soccer, exercise, and having a fun time. Each game is staffed with a referee and will be played under the lights on the turf at Fred Green Field. Space is limited to the first 35 players before being placed on a waiting list. No prior experience required.. Rain dates have been built into the schedule as extra days. If night(s) are cancelled due to weather or HS athletics they will not be made-up. If you need a new reversible team jersey there is an additional $15 fee at time of registration. Be sure to include your jersey size if you are purchasing a new jersey. All players are required to own a Recreation Dept. reversible jersey to participate. You can use your jersey for all future seasons. Melrose Recreation Dept. Fall/Winter Register Online at

24 ADULT PROGRAMS & LEAGUES Men s Over Thirty Fall & Winter Basketball League Ages: 30(+) Days: Sundays Cost: $110 Time: 4:30pm 8:30pm Location: Roosevelt Gym Fall Session: Sept 17 Dec 10 (No Games Oct 8 & Nov 26) Registration Deadline: Sept 13 Winter Session: Jan 28 April 29 (No Games Feb 4, Feb 18, April 15) Registration Deadline: Jan 10-8 game regular season plus playoff Each game is staffed with two certified referees and a scorekeeper. Two 20 minute halves are played per game. Space is limited to the first 48 players before they are placed on the waiting list in hopes of opening up additional teams. The league fills up fast so please do not wait to register or you may be turned away. If you need a new reversible team jersey there is an additional $15 fee. When you register please be sure to include your jersey size (if you are purchasing a new jersey), your playing experience, your height, and DOB. Adult Women s Pick-Up Basketball Ages: 25(+) Days: Sundays Cost: $95 Time: 7:00pm 9:00pm Location: Marcoux Gym Free Trial Pickup Night: Date: Sept 10 (Participants are required to pre-register online or to bring a printed form that night) Fall Session: Date: Sept 10 Nov 19 (10 Weeks) (No Oct 8) Winter Session: Date: Dec 3 March 4 (10 Weeks) (No Games on Dec 24, Dec 31, Feb 4, & Feb 18) Spring Session: Date: March 11 June 3 (10 Weeks) (No Games on April 15, May 13, & May 27) Two hours of fun, competitive pick-up basketball games for registered intermediate to advanced players. On-site coordinator will organize teams and games based on how many players show up each night. The number of part of participants will be capped at 20 to maximize playing time. Program Coordinator: Kathie Downey kathiedowney@comcast.net Melrose Recreation Dept. Fall/Winter Register Online at

25 ADULT PROGRAMS & LEAGUES Zumba Ages: 18(+) Days: Wednesdays Time: 7:00pm 8:00pm Location: Memorial Hall Free Trial Night: Date: Sept 6 (Participants are required to pre-register online or to bring a printed form that night) Fall Session: Dates: Sept 13 Nov 15 Sessions: 10 Classes Cost: $50 Winter Session: Dates: Jan 3 Feb 7 Sessions: 6 Classes Cost: $30 Spring Session I: Dates: Feb 28 April 4 Sessions: 6 Classes Cost: $30 Spring Session II: Dates: April 25 June 7 (No May 23) Sessions: 6 Classes Cost: $30 Zumba is a fun and energetic way to burn calories while having fun. Based on Latin dance moves this class will teach you to salsa, merengue, and more! Zumba is exercise in disguise. No previous dance experience is required. Join the party! Instructor: James D Ambrosio Melrose Recreation Dept. Fall/Winter Register Online at

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27 COMMUNITY EVENTS Melrose Symphony Celebrates 100 Years with a Free Pops Concert & Fireworks Display Saturday, September 9, 2017 Gates Open at 5:30 pm, Concert at 7:00 pm Morelli Baseball Field, 350 Lynn Fells Parkway FREE Music lovers will want to attend a free concert and fireworks display marking the 100th anniversary of the Melrose Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, Sept. 9, at Morelli Field, Mayor Robert Dolan announced at a press conference at City Hall Monday, June 12. The mayor did not hide his excitement. This is the greatest outdoor concert since Woodstock, Dolan playfully said of the symphony celebration. It s going to be an event that people are going to be talking about until the 200th anniversary. The symphony will perform on a stage erected around the home plate area, with what the city hopes are thousands of residents sitting on blankets and lawn chairs on the field, and possibly spilling over into the football field and bleachers. The set list will feature crowd-pleasing tunes from John Williams, Henry Mancini, John Philip Souza, as well as Tchaikovsky s 1812 Overture, capped off with a fireworks grand finale. A fleet of food trucks will be on hand, but outside food is welcome, too. The concert begins at 7 p.m., but the gates will open at 5:30, providing time for guests to visit the symphony s musical petting zoo, which encourages kids (and adults) to try out instruments with help from musicians. We ve been working with the symphony, probably for a year and a half, about how, where, and when to celebrate one of the real treasures of this community, Dolan said. The date was chosen to lead into the city s popular Victorian Fair, scheduled for the next day. Melrose Recreation Dept. Fall/Winter Register Online at

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31 Melrose Winter Festival Ages: Open to All Ages Cost: FREE Date: Thursday, Feb 22 Time: 12:00pm 2:00pm Location: Mt. Hood Golf Course - Club House Get out of the house and help us celebrate the winter at Mount Hood Memorial Park. Come take in the sights, sounds, and all of the beautiful winter views that the park has to offer. We will be having games, activities, entertainment, music, face painting, ice skating (weather permitting), snow shoeing, trail walking, hot coco, and a huge free BBQ for all who attend. Don t miss out on all of the fun and surprises that we have in store. Dress warm and we look forward to seeing everyone there!!! IMPORTANT PARKING INFO All public parking for the event will be held at Melrose Incarnation Church on Upham Street. Shuttle bus service will transport all attendees to and from the event from 12:00pm - 2:30pm. No public parking is allowed at Mt. Hood for this event. Families are permitted to drop-off passengers at Mt. Hood but they will not be permitted to park or wait in their cars as this will block the shuttle service. In partnership with: Mayor Robert Dolan Melrose Parks Commission Melrose Recreation Department Melrose Parks Department Golf Management Company, LLC Melrose Recreation Dept. Fall/Winter Register Online at

32 Park Locations Park Name Amenities Location 1. High School Athletic Complex Football, baseball, track Lynn Fells Pkwy 2. Common Park Tot lot, tennis, basketball Laurel & Foster St. 3. Conant Park Play area, ball fields, basketball Conant Rd. 4. Dunton Park Tot lot, benches Franklin & Pratt St. 5. Gooch Park Play area, basketball Florence, Maple, Vinton St. 6. Hesseltine Park Tot lot, ball field, basketball, tennis Hesseltine Ave. 7. Lincoln Park Tot lot, tennis, basketball, field Rear Lincoln St. 8. Messenger s Park Tot lot, fields, basketball Rear Roosevelt School 9. Lebanon St. Park Play area, basketball, softball Lebanon St. 10. Volunteer. Park Tot lot Warren & Melrose St. 11. Franklin School Park Soccer field, tot lot Rear Franklin School 12. Drinkwater Park Tot lot Porter & Ellis Farm 13. Mt. Hood Golf Course & Park Golf, hiking, fishing, x-country skiing Stillman Rd. 14. Pine Banks Park Baseball, hiking, rugby, soccer Main St. 15. Ell Pond Park East Tennis, soccer, Dog Park (new) Lynn Fells Parkway 16. Ell Pond Park West Tennis, baseball Tremont St. 17. Foss Park Basketball, pickleball, baseball, play area Malvern St. Parks Department Joan Bell Superintendent of Mt. Hood G.C. & Public Open Space Guide to Use & Maintenance of City Recreational Facilities Melrose Recreation Dept. Fall/Winter Register Online at

33 Community Contact Information City of Melrose Departments & Services Dept. Name Phone Mt. Hood Golf Course Melrose Public Library Melrose Memorial Hall Milano Senior Center Melrose School Dept Melrose Veterans Services Melrose City Hall Melrose City Yard Melrose Parks Dept Melrose Police Dept (Non-Emergency) Community Non-Profit Groups Group Name Website Contact Information Melrose Youth Soccer melroseyouthsoccer.net Melrose Youth Softball melroseyouthsoftball.com Melrose Incarnation Baseball incarnationbaseball.org Melrose Youth Lacrosse myll.org Melrose Little League Melrose Babe Ruth melrosebaberuth.org Melrose Youth Football & Cheer melroseyouthfootball.com Melrose Sharks Swim melroseysharks.com Melrose Youth Hockey melroseyouthhockey.com Melrose United Soccer melroseunited.com Men s Good Guys Soccer sal-chris@comcast.net Melrose YMCA melroseymca.org EMARC theemarc.org American Red Cross redcross.org Melrose Chamber of Commerce melrosechamber.com North Suburban Child & Family Resource Network kharlow@hallmarkhealth.org Lawrence W. Lloyd Memorial Swimming Pool (DCR) 49 Tremont St. Melrose, MA Open Mid June End of August Open Swim Hours: 11am - 7pm Pool Phone: (781) DCR Greater Boston Phone: (617) Melrose Recreation Dept. Fall/Winter Register Online at

34 MELROSE RENTAL HALLS Mount Hood Golf Club and Function Facility Book your next function at Mount Hood Showers, business meetings, birthday parties, weddings, christenings, and communions! ext 3 Melrose Memorial Hall Host your next event in our historical building located in downtown Melrose! Our full air conditioned facility includes a stage, dressing rooms, main hall and upstairs room with a commercial kitchen, is perfectly suited for events from people. Now with free public Wi-Fi! Please Kathy at memorialhall@cityofmelrose.org or call to inquire about availability. We would love to host your next event! Main Street, Melrose. MA Melrose Recreation Dept. Fall/Winter Register Online at