MEET THE STAFF Dan Wick: Director Kraig Koelbl: Recreation Supervisor Brian Babiash: Buildings Manager Mark Hanson: Parks Supervisor Scott Bahr: Park Maintenance Lane Zahrte: Park Maintenance Mike McCaffrey: Building Supervisor Elizabeth Poh: Building Coordinator Tyler Ketterhagen: Recreation Coordinator Louann Keane: Administrative Assistant PARK BOARD Jim Binash, Ald. Dennis Aspenson Andrea Benco Dan Stevens Ohbe Johnson Brian Udermann Steven Nott Welcome It s that time of year again; as you get ready to gear up for fall & winter activities we invite you to look over our winter activity guide. We hope you let the Onalaska Park & Recreation Department be a part of your fall and winter seasons. As always, the Onalaska Park & Recreation Department strives to improve the quality of our programs and ensure we are providing opportunities for all ages and abilities. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the office. Your input is always welcome. Park & Recreation Director MISSION STATEMENT The City of Onalaska Park & Recreation Department is committed to enhancing the quality of life for the citizens of Onalaska through promotional development, maintenance of public recreation through enrichment opportunities, parklands, related facilities and the preservation of natural areas. CITY OF ONALASKA PARK & RECREATION 415 Main Street Onalaska, WI 54650 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8am - 5pm Phone: 781-9560 Fax: 781-9563 Hotline: 791-0833 parkrecinfo@cityofonalaska.com FOLLOW US AT: Onalaska Park & Rec Onalaska Aquatic Center Onalaska Omni Center ONALASKA OMNI CENTER 255 Riders Club Road Onalaska, WI 54650 Phone: 781-9566 ONALASKA AQUATIC CENTER 251 Riders Club Road Onalaska, WI 54650 Phone: 781-9524 Table of Contents/Registration Registration... 3 General Information & Sponsors... 4 Omni Center... 5 In-House Basketball... 6 Traveling Basketball... 7 Youth Sports... 8 Youth Programs... 9 Youth & Adult Programs...10 Adult & Older Adult Programs...11 Softball...12 Baseball...13 Winter & Holiday Activities...14 Shelters & Rates...15 JOHN FLEIS YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND John Fleis graduated from La Crosse Central and then from UW-La Crosse. In 1945 he became a teacher and high school coach in the Madison area. In 1959 he quit teaching and moved back to Onalaska and started his own insurance agency. His love for sports and coaching led him to start the Onalaska Park & Recreation Program in the early 1960s. With the help of many volunteers, tennis, basketball, baseball, and golf were some of the initial programs offered. After a few years of running the program with volunteers, the City of Onalaska took over and hired their first director. Upon John s death in 2009, the family established the John Fleis Youth Scholarship Fund for the Onalaska Park & Recreation Department to provide financial assistance for families of the community to participate in Park & Rec Programs. Participate. Educate. Recreate. ONLINE REGISTRATION Go to www.cityofonalaska.com, put the cursor over Park & Recreation, and move the cursor to Program Registration. This will take you to our online registration site. First you have to create/request an account. You will receive a verification email following the creation of your account when you re approved to register. Next, click on View Activities to find the program you want, enter in the appropriate family member s name, and pay right there with your credit card. There is a small convenience fee to use this service, and it is non-refundable. Make sure to review all information, agree to required waivers, and confirm that you meet the age requirements before you finalize payment. Make sure to remember your User Name and Password! Payment type: Credit Card only WALK IN REGISTRATION You may register for any program at the Onalaska City Hall, 415 Main Street, in the Park & Recreation office. For in-person service, stop by during our office hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm. If you have questions about our online registration, please ask, and we can show you how to set up an account. Payment type: Cash, Check, or Credit Card 2 3
General Information & Sponsors NON-RESIDENT POLICY:For registration purposes, a resident is anyone who lives within the corporate boundaries of the City of Onalaska. The City and School District are different; any person residing outside the City boundaries will be considered a non-resident and pay accordingly. NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY:The Park & Rec Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion or age in employment or provision of service. YOU SNOOZE YOU LOSE: Nothing kills a program quicker than waiting until the last minute to sign up. If there are not enough participants by the given deadline, the program will be cancelled. In the event a program is cancelled by the Park & Rec Department, each participant will receive a full refund. INSURANCE: Park & Rec does not provide accident or hospital insurance for individuals participating in sponsored activities. Participants should obtain or review personal insurance policies (medical, accident and liability). REFUND POLICY: Refunds will be granted if requests are made seven (7) days prior to the scheduled start of the activity. After an activity has started, refunds will be granted only for medical or unavoidable circumstances. There will be a $5.00 service charge for processing all refunds. RETURNED CHECKS POLICY: A $30.00 service charge will be assessed on all checks returned due to insufficient funds. Once a NSF check occurs, all future registrations must be cash only. CANCELLATION INFORMATION: Announcements will be placed on the city website, our Facebook page, and our hotline, 791-0833, approximately one (1) hour prior to the start of a program. In the event severe weather develops immediately prior to the program, the supervisor will make the determination to cancel. The department recognizes that severe weather situations vary, therefore parents are encouraged to use their own discretion in sending children to programs. If schools close early and the program is held at school, the program will be cancelled as well. 2 Brothers Powersports Allen Automatic Transmission Altra Federal Credit Union American Legion Angelini s Ristorante Anytime Fitness BA Burrito Bakalars Sausage Company Becker Tax & Bookkeeping Blain s Farm & Fleet Blue Moon Bobcat of the Coulee Region Brenengen Auto Group Bremer Bank Brewer Investment Group Buffalo Wild Wings Burrachos Carroll s Popcorn & Frozen Yogurt Co-op Credit Union Complete Nutrition Coulee Bank Coulee Bicycle Co Coulee Golf Bowl Coulee Region Cremation Courtesy Corporation Dahl Ford Automotive Dairy Queen Dental Clinic of Onalaska Design Photography Diggity Dog Daycare Dynamic Recycling Every Plumbing & Heating Fantastic Sams Onalaska Fazoli s Festival Foods First American Roofing & Siding, Inc Fleis Insurance Agency Games People Play Gundersen Lutheran Health System Harley-Davidson Harter s Quick Clean-Up Hilltopper Refuse & Recycling Highway 35 Signs Holiday Inn Express Home Depot Hulse Dental Interstate Roofing King Street Kitchen Klaetsch Paving Kujak Orthodontics Kwik Trip La Crosse Loggers Lindy s Subs RECREATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: The Park & Rec Department has a scholarship program set in place for City residents only. Stop by the office for the paperwork, which needs to be turned in to the Park & Rec Director prior to registering for an activity. Please allow a few days for processing. AGE REQUIREMENTS: For all programs, an age requirement is specified. Please do not request that your child be put in a class in which he/she does not belong. All age requirements are set to benefit the children, make instruction more consistent for the leader, and to ensure safety. PROGRAM EVALUATION: Program evaluation forms are available online at www.cityofonalaska.com for any youth or adult activities. We welcome and appreciate any feedback you are willing to provide. SAY CHEESE: For promotional purposes, photos may be taken of participants. If you do not wish to have your photo taken, please tell the photographer. TYPO, WE GOOFED: Occasionally there may be an error with information in the Activity Guide. If so, the staff will do everything possible to correct the situation promptly. Thank you for your patience should these situations arise. LOST & FOUND ITEMS: Items left behind from an activity at a school will be found in the school s lost and found. Items left at a Park & Rec facility, for example ball field, will be brought back to our office and kept through the season. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Earn extra money, learn new skills, and get involved in your community. Persons interested in working for the Park & Rec Department should complete an application on our website at www.cityofonalaska.com, under Human Resources. Year round available positions include: Coaches, Program Leaders, Refs, Officials, Day Camp/Arts & Crafts Leaders, Lifeguards, Concession Workers, and Sledding Hill Staff. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: If you re interested in volunteering for the Park & Rec Department, you must first complete a background check. Forms can be picked up from the office. Mathy Construction Company Marine Credit Union Perkin s Mayo Clinic Health System/ Franciscan Health Care McDonalds Miller Quick Print Modern Crane Service, Inc. M.Y. Life Heath Center Nutbush City Limits Oak Forest Dental Onalaska Area Boy Scouts Onalaska Area Business Association Onalaska Athletic Booster Club Onalaska Firefighters Association Onalaska Lions Club Onalaska Police Association Pepsi Cola of La Crosse Pet Me Scratch Me Play it Again Sports Polito s Pizza of La Crosse RE/MAX First Choice Revive Chiro/Wellness Center River States Truck & Trailer River Trail Cycles Schaller Jacobson Schumacher-Kish Funeral Homes Seven Bridges Bank Ship Shape Car Wash Simplified Tax Springbrook Community Assisted Living, Inc. Snowhite Laundromat Texas Roadhouse The Big E Company The Insurance Center Venture Machine & Tool The Wharf Walmart Winona Heating & Ventilating Co. Inc. Woodman s Wisconsin Insurance Center Omni Center OPEN BOOT SKATE TIMES Come on out to the Omni Center for some daytime fun! Come and boot skate at the Omni on the 2nd Thursday of each month this winter! We will have different equipment available to use on the ice. No ice skates required, simply wear some winter boots and winter clothing. Children must be with an adult. *If you are interested in bringing a group to open boot skate (15 or more) Please contact Elizabeth at 608-781-9566 ext 603! Its a great event for Daycares, gym classes, youth groups, and more! Fee: $4 per session Pass for all Sessions $15 Dates: Nov 8th, Dec 13th, Jan 10th, Feb 14th, Mar 14th Time: 10:00am-11:00am ONALASKA OMNI CENTER 11:00AM-1:00 PM OPEN SKATE NON SCHOOL DAYS The Onalaska Omni Center will be having public open skates throughout the winter months. Skate rental is OCT 5 th 18 th 19 th available, but sizes are limited. These dates and NOV 21 st 23 rd times may be modified according to facility needs. DEC 26 To ensure a scheduled skate has not been changed th 27 th 28 th 31 st please view our Arena Schedule at www.cityofonalaska.com/omnicenter. *Follow us on facebook for infromation on special event open skates! FREE TRY HOCKEY PROGRAM This is a 3-session Try Hockey for Free Program for boys and girls who have never tried hockey and want to learn about our hockey program and try hockey for FREE. Equipment and skates will be available to use at no cost. Session 1: 9/30 4:00pm, 10/1 6:00pm 10/3 6:00pm Session 2: 9/30 6:00pm, 10/1 5:30pm 10/3 5:30pm Where: Onalaska Omni Center (255 Riders Club Rd. Onalaska, WI) If you would like attend our Try Hockey for Free Program, register at http://www.tornadoyouthhockey.org/learn-skate/ Contact Kathy Wing at 608-780-6221 or learn2skate@tornadoyouthhockey.org for more information. 5:OOPM-8:00PM Special thanks to the Onalaska 14 and Under 9:30am to 10:50am School District October 5th, 18th and 19th November 21st, 23rd for the use of their facilities 15 and Over ( High School) 1:10pm to 2:30pm Rudy s Feed & Seed 4 October 5th, 18th, and 19th over the course of the year! 5 SUNDAYS NOV 4 th 11 th 18 th 25 th DEC 2 nd 9 th 16 th JAN 6 th 13 th 20 th 27 th FEB 10 th 17 th 24 th ONALASKA OMNI CENTER OPEN HOCKEY The Onalaska Omni Center will be having public open hockey on the following dates. All players must wear full gear. To ensure a scheduled skate has not been changed please view our Arena Schedule at www.cityofonalaska.com/omnicenter. Fee: $5
In-House Basketball BOY S & GIRL S LITTLE DRIBBLERS (5 & 6 YEAR OLDS) This program is an introduction to basketball. The basic fundamentals, such as dribbling, passing and shooting will be emphasized in stations, along with fun activities that incorporate the game s skills. Lower baskets are used. Parent volunteer coaches needed! Days: Sat. 9:00am -10:00am Dates: Jan 5th - Feb. 16th Location: Pertzsch Fee: $15R/$23NR Max: 50 GIRL S ROOKIE BASKETBALL (1ST & 2ND GRADE) This program will focus on developing basic fundamentals such as passing, shooting and dribbling and having fun by playing games. Players will practice all together for 2-3 practices and then be placed on a team and given a practice and game schedule. Practices and games will be Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30pm & Saturdays 10-11:00am. First 2 Practices: Nov. 27th 5:30-6:30pm, Dec 1st, 10:00-11:00am Days: Mondays, Tuesdays & Saturdays Location: Pertzsch Gym Fee: $30R/$45NR GIRL S JUNIOR BASKETBALL (3RD, 4TH, & 5TH GRADE) Players will have 3 practices in November and then be divided into teams. Teams will be mixed with 3rd, 4th, & 5th graders. The teams will play in a developmental league with the Boys & Girls Club and West Salem Park & Rec. Once players are in teams, they will practice or play games on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:30-7:30pm. Saturday games/practice times may vary between 9am- 12pm. First 3 Practices: Mon, Nov. 12th, 5:30-6:45pm Tues, Nov. 13th, 5:30-6:45pm, Thur, Nov. 15th, 5:30-6:45pm Days:Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday (after first three practices) Location: Pertzsch Gym Fee: $35R/$52NR BOY S ROOKIE BASKETBALL (1ST & 2ND GRADE) All players will practice as a group for the 2 inital practices. Players will then be placed on a team and given a practice and game schedule. Teams will be mixed with first and second graders. Once players are in their teams, they will practice or play games on Tuesdays at 5:30pm or 6:30pm and on Saturdays at 9:00am or 10:00am. First 2 Practices: Nov. 27th, 5:30-6:30pm Dec 1st, 10:00-11:00am Days:Tuesdays & Saturdays Dates: Nov. 27th- Feb. 16th Location: Northern Hills Fee: $30R/$45NR BOY S JUNIOR BASKETBALL (3RD, 4TH, & 5TH GRADE) Players will have 3 practices in November, then be divided into teams. Teams will be mixed with 3rd, 4th, & 5th graders. The teams will play in a developmental league with the Boys & Girls club and West Salem Park and Rec. Once players are in their teams, they will practice or play games on Thursdays at 5:30pm or 6:30pm and on Saturdays at 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:00pm or 1:00pm. First 3 Practices: Mon,Nov. 12th 5:30-6:45pm, Tues, Nov. 13th 5:30-6:45pm & Thurs Nov. 15th 5:30-6:45pm Days: Mon, Thur & Sat (after first 3 practices) Location: Northern Hills Fee: $35R/$52NR Traveling Basketball GIRLS TRAVELING BASKETBALL INFORMATION GRADES 4-8 Onalaska Recreation / Suns Girls Basketball 2018-19 The Onalaska Park and Recreation Department and the Onalaska Suns basketball organization are joining forces to continue to offer high quality traveling basketball for girls in 4th through 8th grade. A top team will be offered at each grade level. The Park and Recreation Department will not be offering any additional programs for players in 6th 8th grade. However, 4th and 5th grade girls may play in the Park and Recreation Departments 3rd 5th grade program if parents do not wish to have their daughter play in this traveling setting or players do not make a team. Teams for the OPR/Suns program will be formed based on a tryout. The number of teams at each grade level will be determined by the number of girls trying out at each grade level. Players may be cut based on skill level, if the number of players trying out make for a large number of girls on the team (more than 12) or if numbers do not allow for additional teams formation. This is a competitive program and the meets are competitive. Therefore, playing time may be limited and not even for all players. In some games, some players may get very limited playing time. The GNBL has very strict rules for who can play on a team. Therefore, girls must live in the City of Onalaska and attend a school within the Onalaska school district to comply with Great Northwest Basketball League rule C-1. The goal of the GNBL with this rule is to avoid having regional all star teams at tournaments, instead having all teams be based on community areas. If you have any questions on whether or not you would qualify for the roster please call the Onalaska Park and Rec as there are some exceptions to the rule. Tryout: Ocotber 7th Onalaska Omni Center 5:00pm - 6:30pm OPR/Suns Tryout and Player Fee: $225 per player. If a player does not make a team, the fee will be refunded. Also, if additional teams are added to a grade level and that team plays in less meets (4 or less), the players fee will be reduced to be more appropriate. BOYS TRAVELING BASKETBALL INFORMATION GRADES 5-6 The Onalaska Park and Rec will be offering tournament Basketball Teams for 5th through 8th grade. Teams will play in the Great Northwest Basketball League. Most meets take place over one day on Saturdays. The number of teams at each grade will be determined by the number of players signed up for each grade level. Players may be cut based on skill level, if the number of players trying out make for a large number of boys on the team (more than 12) or if numbers do not allow for additional teams formation. This is a competitive program and the meets are competitive. Therefore, playing time may be limited and not even for all players. In some games, some players may get very limited playing time. The GNBL has very strict rules for who can play on a team. Therefore, boys must live in the City of Onalaska and attend a school within the Onalaska school district to comply with Great Northwest Basketball League rule C-1. The goal of the GNBL with this rule is to avoid having regional all star teams at tournaments, instead having all teams be based on community areas. If you have any questions on whether or not you would qualify for the roster please call the Onalaska Park and Rec as there are some exceptions to the rule. There will not be league travel teams this year, 5th graders not wishing to play tournament basketball can play in 3rd-5th grade inhouse league(pg6) Tryout: Nov 5th & 6th 6:00-7:15pm 5th Graders, Eagle Bluff Nov 5th & 6th 7:15-8:30pm 6th Graders, Eagle Bluff Registration Deadline: Friday Oct 26th Program Fee: $160 per player. If a player does not make a team, the fee will be refunded. Also, if additional teams are added to a grade level and that team plays in less meets, the players fee will be reduced to be more appropriate. Boys Tournament Basketball Grades 7&8 A tournament traveling team will be offered for boys in 7th & 8th grade after their middle school season. Players interested need to register at the Park and Rec office. The first practice will be held on Mon Dec. 3th, 7-8:30pm. The teams will play in 4-6 tournaments in January and February as part of the Great Northwest Basketball League. Usually no overnight stay will be required, but extensive travel may be required. Practices will be mostly 2 times a week, after 7pm.. If registration reaches more than 12 players, a tryout process will be held. Fee: $160 Deadline: November 16th 6 7
Youth Sports WINTER ACADEMY SOCCER TRAINING This introduction to soccer program will run on Saturdays. The focus is on providing a fun environment that includes camp style skill development and small sided games. Small sided games allow players to have the most contact with the ball and the best opportunity to develop their skills. Players are required to wear shin guards Day: Saturday 12:15-1:15pm Ages: 5&6 Saturday 1:15-2:15pm Ages: 7&8 Fee: $20 Location: Irving Pertzsch Max: 20 First Day: Sat Jan 5th SPRING ACADEMY SOCCER TRAINING Attention families of 4 and 5 year old boys and girls. You are invited to this introduction to soccer program. The focus is on providing a fun environment that includes camp style skill development and small sided in house league games. Small sided games allow players to have the most contact with the ball and the best opportunity to develop their skills. Players are required to wear shin guards and cleats at each session. Parents help will be necessary. Andy Olson will lead the program. Day: Saturdays 10-11:00am and Wednesdays, 5:30-6:15pm Fee: $35 Location: Onalaska Middle School Max: 20 Dates: April 13th- May 18th Ages: 4-5 years old TRI RIVERS YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE The 1st - 4th grade Onalaska Teams will play in the Tri-Rivers Soccer League. This league is comprised of teams from Holmen, West Salem, Bangor, La Crescent, Caledonia, Melrose Mindoro, Sparta, and Tomah. Games will be played against different teams from all of these communities. Teams will be split into 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade levels. 1ST AND 2ND GRADE GIRLS SOCCER This grade level will play or practice on Tuesdays at either 5:30 or 6:30pm and on Saturday mornings/early afternoons. 1st practice date: March 12th 5:30-6:30pm Omni Center Fee: $45/$60NR Registration Deadline: Feb 15th 1ST AND 2ND GRADE BOYS SOCCER This grade level will play or practice on Tuesdays at either 5:30 or 6:30pm and on Saturday mornings/early afternoons. 1st practice date: March 12th 6:30-7:30pm Omni Center Fee: $45/$60NR Registration Deadline: Feb 15th 3RD AND 4TH GRADE GIRLS SOCCER This grade level will play or practice on Thursdays at either 5:30 or 6:30pm and on Saturday mornings/ early afternoons, with occasional Mondays as well. 1st practice date: March 11th 5:30-6:30pm Omni Center Fee: $45/$60NR Registration Deadline: Feb 15th 3RD AND 4TH GRADE BOYS SOCCER This grade level will play or practice on Thursdays at either 5:30 or 6:30pm and on Saturday mornings/ early afternoons, with occasional Mondays as well. 1st practice date: March 11th 6:30-7:30pm Omni Center Fee: $45/$60NR Registration Deadline: Feb 15th Youth Programs 5TH, 6TH &, 7TH GRADE TRAVELING INTRO TO ARCHERY SOCCER Come enjoy 4 weeks of instructional shooting with Teams will play in the Tri-Rivers Soccer League. Practices rental equipment. Please arrive a few minutes early the first day of class. Sessions do fill up quickly so make will begin the week of March 11th. Teams will be divided sure to register right away! Only 12 students per class. by grade level. Teams will be divided after the first few Classes are taught by the coaches at La Crosse Archery. practices. If necessary grades may be combined to form Location: La Crosse Archery-1231 Oak Forest Dr. teams. Teams practice twice a week for an hour and a half Session 1 : 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20 at 5:00-6:00pm between the times of 5:00pm and 8:30pm after teams Session 2 : 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20 at 6:00-7:00pm Session 3 : 11/27, 12/04, 12/11, 12/18 at 5:00-6:00pm are created. Games will be played on Saturdays and Session 4 : 11/27, 12/04, 12/11, 12/18 at 6:00-7:00pm Sundays. Games will begin April 6th and run through May Ages: 8-16 Min/Max: 8/12 Fee: $35 18th. Registration Deadline: Feb 15th BOYS SOCCER FIRST DAY 5th Grade 1st practice date: March 11th 7:30-8:45pm Omni Center 6TH GRADE 1st practice date: March 11th 7:30-8:45pm Omni Center 7th Grade 1st practice date: March 11th 7:30-8:45pm Omni Center GIRLS SOCCER FIRST DAY 5th Grade 1st practice date: March 12th 7:30-8:45pm Omni Center 6th Grade 1st practice date: March 12th 7:30-8:45pm Omni Center 7TH GRADE 1st practice date: March 12th 7:30-8:45pm Omni Center PARENT COACHES NEEDED TO HELP! If you are interesed in helping as a coach please check the box during registration. WEST SALEM AREA INDOOR SOCCER- FUTSAL Sponsored by Viterbo University Women s Soccer Futsal is an excellent introduction to the sport of soccer and is great for the development of foot skills and ball control. Futsal is played indoors with teams of three to five players, using a smaller ball and mini goals. Each session will focus on teaching the rules of the game, skill development and playing games. All sessions will be professionally run by Viterbo University coaches and players. Dates: Sundays- Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, & March 3 Ages: 5-14 Site: West Salem Elementary School Times: Age 5-7 at 1-2pm, 8-11 at 2-3pm, 12-14 at 3-4pm Fee: $30/player Questions: contact Kyle Lownds at kflownds@viterbo. edu We re Hiring! Looking for job opportunities in a fun environment! Apply to work with the City of Onalaska Park and Rec! There are multiple opportunities available from youth referees to driving the Zamboni at the Omni Center! Go to cityofonalaska.com and click on employment to apply or call the office at 608-781-9560 with any questions! 8 9
Youth and Adult Programs COULEE LEARN TO SKATE Learn to Skate with us today! Nationally accredited year-round program with trained and experienced instructors. All skaters, ages, and levels welcomed. Strengthen your skating skills with us any time of the year. More info at CouleeLearnToSkate.org YOGA Come and enjoy yoga in a friendly environment. This class is open to adults of all abilities and is held at the Onalaska Community Center. This class is led by our great instuctor Michelle Montet. Dates: November 6th through December 20th * No Class 11/20, 11/22 Days: Tues & Thurs Time: 5:45-6:45pm Fee: $40R/$45NR ZUMBA Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow dance moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. Bring water! No experience needed! Days: Mon& Wed Time: 5:30-6:30pm Min/Max: 10/25 Instructor: Anne Formanek Location: Onalaska Community Center Fee: 5 Classes-$15R/$20 10 Classes- $25R/$30NR Unlimited-$40R/$45NR Winter Session: Nov. 19th - Dec. 19th, Dec. 31st, -Jan. 30th, WINTER INDOOR ADULT VOLLEYBALL LEAGUES These are competitive leagues. Teams from the 2017-18 season will have first chance to enter, but then it s first come, first serve. Leagues run end of October - mid March and games are from 6-10pm. Information available on city website, www.cityofonalaska.com Location: TBD Womens 6 s Wed Evenings $155/team Mens 6 s Mon Evenings $155/team Open 6 s Wed Evenings $155/team FINACIAL WORKSHOPS RETIREMENT INCOME WORKSHOP Join us for an educational workshop where we ll focus on strategies designed to help you: Review your current financial condition, and steps to improve it Estimate your retirement needs and retirement timing Make the most of your retirement income sources social security, 401k/403(b), pensions, annuities Understand retirement plan distribution rules Prepare for a more comfortable and rewarding retirement lifestyle SOCIAL SECURITY WORKSHOP Join us for an educational workshop where we ll focus on Social Security topics including: When can I file for Social Security Benefits How married couples can help enhance their combined benefits How to claim retroactive benefits as a lump sum Changes to Social Security filing strategies resulting from the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 The effect of remarriage on survivor benefits for widowed and divorced spousesmilwau When you attend either workshop, you will receive a 20- page workbook designed to provide you with key take away actions to motivate you to take charge, and get you moving in the right direction towards retirement! Instructor: Scott Davies, CFP & Tyler Adams, CFP Fee: $15 Per class Location Onalaska Omni Center Banquet Room Retirement Income Wednesday November 7th 6:00-7:30pm Social Security Wednesday November 14th 6:00-7:30pm Adult & Older Adult DAY BUS TRIPS Drinking Habits 2 Daytrippers, Bloomington MN This two act comedy play is a brand new sequel to Drinking Habits.The Sisters of Perpetual Sewing miss the excitement of the old days when they were saving convents and reuniting long lost families. So when they learn that the orphanage where Paul and Kate grew up is in peril, they can t wait to come to the rescue. Date: Ocotber 23rd, 2018 Fee: $65 Time: 8:30am-6:30pm Deadline: 10/5/18 ELF -Fireside Theater, Fort Atkinson Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious comedy is now a must-see holiday musical. Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly who mistakenly crawls into Santa s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole, embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. This modern day holiday classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner elf! Date: November 7th 2018 Time: 7:00am-6:30pm Deadline: 10/7/18 Branson on the Road -The Palace Theater, Wisconsin Dells What do you get when you bring together a fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, upright slap bass, beautiful rhinestone costumes, hilarious comedy and country Christmas, bluegrass, rockabilly and gospel music? Only one answer Branson On The Road Christmas Style is in town! Date: December 3rd 2018 Fee: $65 Time: 9:30am-5:00pm Deadline: 11/17/17 LOOK FOR 2019 TRIPS TO BE ANNOUCED IN JANUARY! COMMUNITY CENTER GAME DAYS At the Onalaska Community Center, we offer several afternoon game days. Come meet new friends and enjoy an afternoon of fun with dice or cards. Mah Jongg:(Every Wednesday except 3rd of the month) Time: 1-4pm Fee: $2.00 on site Contact: Trish 783-8314 Bunco: (Every 3rd Wednesday of the month) Time: 1-3pm Fee: $1.00 on site Contact: P&R 781-9560 Bridge: (Every Thursday of the month) has now moved to the Omni Center Time: 1-3pm Fee: $.50 on site Contact: Rodger 526-6054 FREE SENIOR EXERCISE PROGRAM The Onalaska Park & Recreation Department has teamed up with the La Crosse County Aging Unit and YMCA to sponsor an exercise class. The class is FREE with your meal at the Onalaska Nutrition Site. Call 24 hours in advance to reserve your meal at 789-7829. Location: Community Center Days: Thursdays,10:45-11:15am To Register: Call 789-7829 COUNTY NUTRITION PROGRAM Call 24 hours in advance to reserve your meal at the Onalaska Community Center. Suggested donation of $3.25 on site. Days: Mon-Fri @ 11:30am Location: Community Center To Register: Call 789-7829 10 11
Spring & Summer Softball LEAGUE AND TOURNAMENT SOFTBALL GENERAL INFORMATION Parents/Guardians must choose whether their child will play on a League traveling team or a Tournament traveling team. Travel teams are for players that are between ages 8-14. 8 & 9 year olds must be able to throw, field, and hit a hard softball. Your age as of January 1st, 2018 determines what level a player must play. Players at various ages may be combined to form teams or players of higher skill level may be moved up to an older age level determined at tryouts. League Teams: Practice and play games just during the week. Teams do not play on the weekends. Typically they practice 2 days a week and play 2 games a week. Practice will start mid May after coaches are lined up. Tournament Teams: Practice and play games during the week and also play in 3-5 local tournaments. Typically they practice 2-3 times a week (depending if there is a tournament), play in 2 league games, and have Saturday and/or Sunday tournament games. Practices will start in mid May after coaches are lined up. Tryouts: All players must attend tryouts, whether they are playing league or tournament. League players are evaluated so we know which division to enter teams into. Tournament players who do not make the tournament team will be placed on the appropriate league team. Teams will be determined after tryouts and posted on the City website by tryout pennie color and number. Uniforms & Deposit: All softball players will get a visor, socks, & jersey on TUESDAY, MAY 30th between 6:30-7:30pm at the OMNI Center. All players must pay a $50.00 deposit & parents must sign a concussion form on this day to receive the uniform. BLACK SOFTBALL PANTS must be purchased on your own either online or at a local sporting goods dealer. The Park and Rec WILL NOT be ordering these. Pants from previous years may be worn. Games: Travel time to week night league games is usually between 10-45 minutes. Coaches will ask players to be at games early, so please be aware of that, on top of travel time. All ages, 8-14, play games on Monday and Wednesday evenings at either 5:30, 7, or 8:30pm. Typically the younger teams get the earlier games, but it still will vary. Home games are played at Jimmy Olson Fields on Riders Club Road or Jaycee Fields on Quincy Street. Practices will start in early May and are held on non-game days, during the week and may vary in time. Coaches determine their own practice schedule so we will not know when each team is practicing until a coach is hired or a parent volunteers. Practice times, days and locations may vary depending on field availability throughout the season. Softball Tryouts (LEAGUE & TOURNAMENT TEAMS) 8, 9 & 10 YEAR OLDS If a player turns 11 before January 1st, 2019, they must play 11/12 & under softball. All division attend tryouts at the same time and day listed below. Deadline: Wed, March 27th Date: Tuesday, April 23rd Time: 5-6:30pm Location: Jaycee Field on Quincy St. 11 & 12 YEAR OLDS If a player turns 13 before January 1st, 2019, they must play 13/14 & under softball. All division attend tryouts at the same time and day listed below. Deadline: Wed, March 27th Date: Wed, April 17th Time: 6:00-8:00pm Location: Jaycee Field #1 on Quincy St. 13 & 14 YEAR OLDS If a player turns 15 before January 1st, 2019, they must play High School Softball. All division attend tryouts at the same time and day listed below. Deadline: Wed, March 27th Date: Wed, April 17th Time: 6:00-8:00pm Location: Jaycee Field #1 on Quincy St. Parent volunteers interested in coaching please contact Kraig at 781-9560 Ext. 4 before tryouts so we know you re interested. Spring & Summer Baseball Baseball Tryouts (LEAGUE & TOURNAMENT TEAMS) 8, 9 & 10 YEAR OLDS If a player turns 11 before April 30th, 2019, they must play 11 & under baseball. Not all players will be placed on a team. Players not placed on a team will play in the Intermediate or Coach Pitch programs. All division attend tryouts at the times and days listed below: Date: Mon. April 15th & Tue, April 16th Time: 4:00-5:30pm Tournament Players 5:45-7:15pm League Players Location: Jimmy Olson Field on Riders Club Deadline: Fri, March 15th 11 & 12 YEAR OLDS If a player turns 13 before April 30th, 2019, they must play 13 & under baseball. All division attend tryouts at the time and day listed below: Date: Sunday, April 7th Time: 12-2:15pm Location: OHS Baseball Fields Deadline: Fri, March 15th 13 & 14 YEAR OLDS If a player turns 15 before April 30th, 2019, they must play Junior Legion Baseball. All division attend tryouts at the same time and day listed below: Date: Sunday, April 7th Time: 2:30-4:45pm Location: OHS Baseball Fields Deadline: Fri, March 15th Parent volunteers interested in coaching please contact Kraig at 781-9560 Ext. 4 before tryouts. LEAGUE AND TOURNAMENT BASEBALL GENERAL INFORMATION Parents/Guardians must choose whether their child will play on a League traveling team or a Tournament traveling team. Travel teams are for players that are between ages 8-14. 8 & 9 year olds must be able to throw, field, and hit a hard baseball. April 30th, 2018 is the date which determines what level a player must play. Please register your child according to their age, NOT grade. The divisions that our teams play in are based upon single age groups. Attempts will be made to form teams at the 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 year old age levels. Each age level offers an upper and lower division. 11 and 13 year old players may be placed on 12 or 14 year old teams after tryouts, but you still register them in their correct age group. 9 year olds may also play on a 10 year old tournament or league team, depending on skill. Players at various ages may be combined to form teams if low numbers, or players of higher skill level may be moved up to an older age level after tryouts. League Teams: Practice and play games just during the week. Teams do not play on the weekends. Typically they practice 2 days a week and play 2 games a week. Practice will start in May after coaches are lined up. Tournament Teams: Practice and play games during the week and also play in 4-6 local (within an hour, usually no overnight trips) tournaments. Typically they practice 2-3 times a week (depending if there is a tournament) play in 2 league games, and have Saturday and/or Sunday tournament games. Practices will start in May after coaches are lined up. Tryouts: All players must attend tryouts, whether they are playing league or tournament. Teams will be determined after tryouts and posted on the City website by tryout pennie color and number. Uniforms & Deposit: All players must pay a $50.00 deposit & parents must sign a concussion form on this day to receive the uniform. GRAY BASEBALL PANTS must be purchased on your own either online or at a local sporting goods dealer. The Park and Rec WILL NOT be ordering these. Pants from previous years may be worn. You may want to do so before Mid-May so that you have them before the games start. Games: Travel time to week night league games is usually between 10-45 minutes. Coaches will ask players to be at games early, so please be aware of that, on top of travel time. 8-10 year olds play on Monday and Wednesday evenings at 5:30, 7, or 8:30pm. 11-14 year olds play on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 5:30, 7, or 8:30pm. Practices will start in early May and are held on non-game days, during the week and may vary in time. Coaches determine their own practice schedule so we will not know when each team is practicing until a coach is hired or a parent volunteers. Practice times, days and locations may vary depending on field availability throughout the season. Transportation: Parents are responsible for providing transportation to and from all practices, games and tournaments. 12 13
Winter & Holiday Activities VAN RIPER PARK SLEDDING HILL Located in Van Riper Park (Riders Club Road, next to Aquatic Center) this hill does have lights, restrooms, and a warming shelter with concessions. These are only available during the hours listed below. Bring your own equipment and sled at your own risk; there is no supervision. *During warming shelter open hours, if no one has been to the hill within the first 2 hours of the shift, we will close the hill down, meaning no lights or restrooms available. Warming Shelter Hours: Friday: 4-8pm Saturday: 12-8pm Sunday: 12-6pm FALL GIFT AND CRAFT SHOW The Fall Gift and Craft Show is on October 13th and 14th. Admission is free to the show! We do ask that if you are able to donate can goods for local food baskets. Time: 9:00am-4:00pm October 13th 10:00am-3:00pm on October 14th FESTIVAL FOODS TURKEY TROT You won t want to miss this! Join us this Thanksgiving morning as the Festival Foods Turkey Trot comes to Onalaska, WI. Featuring a 2 mile walk and a 5 mile run, we will start at the Omni Center and run throughout the residential neighborhoods of Onalaska! Location: 255 Riders Club Rd. Onalaska, WI 54650 Date: November 22nd 2018 MILWAUKEE BUCKS EXPERIENCE The fee for this program includes coach bus ride, game ticket, and tour of the brand new Fiserv Forum. No meals are included. This is meant to be a family friendly trip, no children will be allowed without an adult chaperone. Please check back for updates on the date of the trip. An itinerary, including bus departure time and location, will be emailed out to registrants. Grab your family for this exciting trip! Max/Min: 45/30 particapants Date: March 9th Game Time: 8:00pm vs Hornets Site Fiserv Forum-Milwaukee plus spending money for trip Ages: All Welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult. OUTDOOR PUBLIC ICE SKATING RINK An ice rink is located in Van Riper Park (255 Riders Club Rd) on the Jimmy Olson East Baseball Field Outfield. This Rink does not have lights or a warming shelter on site. Skate at your own risk. HOLIDAY DECORATING CONTEST This is the 17th Annual Holiday Home/Business Decorating Contest. Decorate your house for the holidays and be recognized for having the best display in town. One home winner will be chosen from each district, along with the Best Decorated Business in town. The winners will be treated to a Park & Rec Special Gift. You will receive a call if you win. The Judges will be out the nights of December 10th-14th so make sure your lights are on! ** To nominate a household, call the Park and Rec office (781-9560) and leave the address. COLORING & DESSERTS WITH YOUR POLICE & FIRE CHIEFS Come join your local Park & Rec, Police and Fire departments for a night of coloring and decorating cookies. Check out the fire trucks, squad cards and other emergency equipment. Don t forget to bring your camera! Pre-Registration required! Please register any and all children participating in program. Date: Nov 15th, 2018 Fee: FREE Ages: ALL Location: City Hall Time: 6-7pm Max: 50 Deadline: November 9th LETTERS TO THE NORTH POLE If you ve been a good boy or girl this year, write Santa a letter telling him all the good things you ve done. Drop off your letter in Santa s big red mailbox outside of City Hall. Make sure you include a return address so Santa can find you and send you a letter back!!! When: Nov. 12th - Dec. 6th Ages: All Cost: FREE Shelters & Rates GROUP CLASSIFICATION Group 1:Directly affiliated with the City of Onalaska Groups, committees or organizations who are directly affiliated with the City or operate for the benefit of the City of Onalaska. Group 2:Service, Civic, Charitable & Educational Service groups, civic groups, charitable organizations, education institutions oriented in the Onalaska community with tax-exempt status (Rotary, Lions, Jaycees, Etc) Group 3:City Residents not affiliated with the City of Onalaska Non-civic, private, religious and commercial groups who are located in the City Group 4:Non Residents BUILDING CAPACITY GROUP 1 GROUP 2 GROUP 3 GROUP 4 Rowe Park Shelter #1 100 N/C $25 $55 $80 Shelter #2 90 N/C $25 $55 $80 Community Park Park Shelter 75 N/C $25 $55 $80 Lions Shelter 75 N/C $25 $50 $75 Glen Fox Park Park Shelter 75 N/C $25 $55 $80 Van Riper Park Shelter #1 75 N/C $25 $75 $100 Shelter #2 75 N/C $25 $50 $75 Community Center 1/2 Day (4 hours) 100 N/C $25 $75 $100 Full Day 100 N/C $50 $125 $175 OmniCenter Shelter 1/2 Day (4 hours) 200 N/C $25 $75 $125 Full Day 200 N/C $50 $100 $175 Meeting Room 75 N/C Call 781-9566 x603 to book Banquet Hall 250 N/C Call 781-9566 x603 to book Sports Fields (no lights) Community Park N/C $20 $50 $75 Van Ripper Park N/C $20 $50 $75 Sports Fields Lights Community Park N/C $25 $75 $150 Van Riper Park N/C $25 $75 $150 RENTAL INFORMATION Shelters are on a first come, first serve basis. Shelters may be rented from 8am to 11pm, May to September. To rent a shelter, full payment to Park and Rec is due at the time of booking to secure your date. We do not take reservations over the phone. If you are interested in a shelter, call 781-9560 to check availability. All shelter rentals are nonrefundable and can only be reserved up to one year in advance. All shelters require a key pick up the last weekday before your event as we are not open on the weekends. A $50 deposit is due at time of key pick up, credit card only. 14 15
Park & Rec Department Onalaska City Hall 415 Main Street Onalaska, WI 54650 Open Skate Onalaska Omni Center Visit www.cityofonalaska.com/ omnicenter and view our Arena Schedule for updated dates & times! Follow Us At: Onalaska Park & Rec Onalaska Aquatic Center Onalaska Omni Center