AQUATICS INFORMATION YOUTH RECREATION Stay Tuned for... POOL LISTINGS & HOURS OF OPERATION top by the youth recreation center in your Youth Basketball League Tipp Hill Shamrock Run... Saturday, March neighborhood, and take advantage of all of the Register your child for another season of instructional 8th, 11:00 AM. Kick-off your St. Patrick’s Day Huntington Pool - 400 Sunnycrest Rd. 13206 ADULT SWIM LESSONS basketball with the Department’s JR. NBA Program. celebrations on a healthy note with an exhilarating Public Swimming: great activities and programs planned for the Meets once a week. Valley only S Participants are placed on teams of up to 10 players according 4-mile run through historic Tipperary Hill. The school year. Drop-In Programs are FREE and open to Tuesday & Thursday 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Beginner Lessons city youth ages 7 – 15 years of age . Enjoy such activities to age category, and assigned a coach. Games are played at runs begin and ends at scenic Burnet Park, Stop For inexperienced adults aged 17 and over. either the McChesney Center or the Northeast Center. Southwest Pool - 230 Lincoln Ave. 13204 as: Hot Meals, Homework Help, daily physical activity, by the main office for a registration form, or register online Advanced Lessons FEE: $10 per player, $20 max per family. VOLUNTEERS Adult Lap Swimming: (www.tipphill.us ). $15 pre/ $20 on race day. For experienced adults aged 17 and over. field trips, arts and crafts, Boy/Girls Scouts, and much NEEDED. Monday – Friday Noon – 1:30 PM & 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Fees: $10.00 City Resident & $35.00 Non-city Resident more! Call the center for more details! Centers will be Registration and Game Information: St. Patrick’s Day Parade...Saturday, March 15, 12 to 3 PM., -- Public Swimming: closed during government holidays. 7-8 yr olds: Register on Thursday Nov 29th, 6 PM, at 100 to 500 blocks of South Salina Street, downtown Syracuse th Monday – Friday 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM & 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM CHILDREN’S SWIM LESSONS Northeast; Game night: Thursdays Everyone loves a parade – the 26 annual St. Patrick’s Parade. McChesney Recreation Center - 473-2673 Saturday Noon – 4:00 PM Class times assigned upon receipt of registration form. 9-10 yr olds: Register on Saturday, Dec. 1st, 9 AM at Decorated floats, Irish dancers, and marching bands. POOL CLOSINGS Grant Blvd and Pond St (teen program, Jr NBA league) Instruction provided by Red Cross certified WSIs. Levels McChesney Valley Pool - Amidon Dr. off of S. Salina. 13205 Nov. 12 Veterans Day Mon-Fri: 2 PM - 9 PM ...Beginning at 9 a.m., Saturday, March 22 are based on the child’s swimming ability. Students will be Game Days: Saturdays Adult Lap Swimming: Nov. 22 Thanksgiving Day Director: Mark Bardenett – Burnet Park. The annual Easter Egg Hunt, for children up to age tested on first day of class and moved to appropriate level if 11-12 yr olds: Register on Saturday Dec. 1st, 11 AM at Monday – Friday Noon – 1:30 PM & 5:00 – 6:00 PM Dec. 24-25 Christmas Holiday 10, will feature different hunts for various age groups. More info to Dec. 31-Jan. 1 New Year’s Holiday necessary. Once enrolled in a session, re-registration is limited Bova Center at Schiller Park - 473-4780 McChesney; Game Days: Saturdays Public Swimming: to dates as listed. rd th follow as we get closer to the date. Jan. 21 Martin Luther King Day Farmer and Whitwell Sts (meal program, teen program) 13-14 yr olds: Register on Friday Nov 23 and 30 , 6 PM at Monday – Friday 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM Feb. 18 President’s Day LESSON SITES: Mon—Fri: 2 PM - 9 PM McChesney; Game nights: Fridays Adult Men’s & Women’s Slow-Pitch Softball Registration... Monday & Friday 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Feb. 18-23 Huntington & Max Newman Only Huntington School & Valley Pool Director: Larry Nesci/Mike Poole Saturday, March 22, 2008, 9:00 AM. to noon at Clary Magnet Tuesday & Thursday 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM March 23 Easter Sunday Instructional Tennis Programs School - Amidon Drive off of S. Salina St. The leagues run May Wednesday 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM April 14-19 Huntington & Max Newman Only Children’s Swim Lesson Fees: Southwest Community Center - 474-6823 The Parks Department partners with the Central NY Tennis - August. Saturday Noon– 4:30 PM May 24-26 Memorial Day Level City Resident Non-City 401 South Ave Association to provide certified tennis instruction to city youth Sunday 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM Sea horse & Goldfish Free $25.00 Mon—Fri: 2 PM - 8 PM throughout the year. Our tennis programs are a great way to Spring Break Programs (April 14th -18th)…Stay active during Bullfrog thru Dolphin $10.00 $35.00 introduce your child to this fun, LIFETIME sport! Call the the school break with a number of FREE activities for all ages. Max Newman Pool @ Nottingham High School - Athletic Director: Ed Mitchell Program Information & Fees Main Office to find out aboutthe Spring Clinic, to be offered All centers will be open each day from 10 AM -6 PM for “drop 3200 E. Genesee Street 13224 Seals Center at Kirk Park - 473-2799 Feb-Apr. Also, check out our summer brochure due out the in” recreation. Also, Jr. Olympics Skills Competition will challenge *Fee : 1 coupon or $3 per session LEVEL REQUIREMENTS LESSONS AND LAPS Southwest Only Borden and Midland Ave 3rd week in April to register for summer tennis camps! kids (8-13) in a variety of sports skills: soccer, basketball, tennis, Seahorse: 3 – 5 years old. *Adult Lap Swimming: One adult and up to two children per family. Mon—Fri: 2 PM - 9 PM track. Winners advance to regional competitions. Call 473-4330 for Goldfish: Minimum age – 5 yrs. Monday – Friday 6:30 AM – 8:00 AM Adults can swim laps while children take a lesson. Director: Alex Jackson Table Tennis @ Schiller Park – Every Thursday is more info. *Water Exercise Class Levels available: Sea horse thru Blue Whale only Bullfrog: Minimum age - 5 yrs. Able to float on front and Table Tennis Night at the Bova Center in Schiller Park. Join Cannon Street Center- 471-2106 Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Fees: $15.00 City Resident & $40.00 Non-city back. Must kick 15 ft. on front and back the Syracuse Table Tennis Association for free instruction and Pepsi Pitch, Hit and Run...children ages 7 – 14 can showcase Blue Whale: Minimum age – 6 yrs. Cannon and Brighton (meal program, boy scouts, YSU) Note: Max Newman Pool is subject to special event Resident semi-competitive play every Thursday evening beginning at their baseball skills at this FREE event, and try Able to swim 30 ft. on front and back. Mon-Fri: 2 PM - 6 PM 5:15 PM. Just stop by…no registration required. Also, find out to advance to regional and national competitions. closings. Call information line 473-4336. Starfish: Minimum age 7 yrs. Able to swim 45 ft. on front and Director: Denise Moore TEEN LESSONS Southwest Only about competitive tournaments in and around Syracuse! Registration and Proof of age required. back. Must swim dolphin kick and elementary backstroke rd Suggested ages of 12 – 18 yrs. Westmoreland Park - 473-6754 • Saturday May 3 , 10 AM @ Lewis Park 45 ft. comfortably. Skiing @ Sunnycrest Park - 2.5 miles of machine- (youth may compete in only one local Westmoreland and Erie Blvd Little or no swimming experience Eels: Minimum age 8 yrs. Able to swim 25 yards front and groomed cross country ski trails are open 7 days a week, snow qualifier) PROGRAMMING DATES Mon-Fri: 2 PM - 7 PM Fees: Free City Resident & $25.00 Non-city back crawl, 15 yards breaststroke, butterfly and elementary permitting. Ski Lodge is located at Sunnycrest Golf Club Winter Lessons: January to March 2008 Director:Diane Hunt/Jason Howard No classes Feb 19th – 23rd at all sites. Resident backstroke. House at Caleb St. and Hickok St. and open 10 AM to 5 PM Adult Men’s & Women’s Lacrosse Registration...the No Children’s Lessons 1/26 & 3/1 Dolphin: Minimum age - 10 yrs. Able to swim 50 yards Wilson Park - 473-6828 Saturday and Sunday. Bill Koch will be offering youth ski deadline is Friday, May 23, 2008. For more information contact Jerry Brown at 473-4330 Ext. 3002. The leagues run June - Mid Registration – City Residents begins Dec. 8th. ADULT WATER EXERCISE All Sites front and back crawl, 25 yards breaststroke and elementary 117 S. McBride (meal program, tutoring, girl scouts, computer instructions, Wednesdays at 5:30 PM and Sundays at 2 PM. August. Non- City Residents processed Dec. 14th. Open to adults aged 16 and over. backstroke, and 15 yards sidestroke and butterfly. lab) Visit www.sunnycrestparkassociation.com for more info. * Registration ends December 20th. Geared to improve flexibility and muscle tone. Mon—Fri: 2 PM - 7 PM *No swimming skills needed. Class is held in the Director: Barb Grimes Spring Lessons: April to June 2008 shallow end of the pool. `Deep water class requires Little Swimmers Valley Only th th th Northeast Center at Dr. Weeks School - 472-6343 No classes April 14 - 19 & May 24 at all sites. equipment Children 1 – 4 years old. th 716 Hawley Ave (Jr. NBA) Registration – City Residents begins March 7 . *Water Exercise Fees: $30.00 City Resident ...this Spring An adult must be in the water with each child. Non-City Residents processed March 14th. Mon—Fri: 5 PM - 8 PM Meets twice weekly $55.00 Non-city Resident Fees: $10.00 City Resident * Registration ends March 21st. Director: Fred Alexander/Dave Bardenett `Deep Water Aerobics: $15.00 City Resident $35.00 Non-City Resident Be on look out for our Summer Leisure Guide Meets once a week $30.00 Non-city Resident starting around the third week in April!

Clinton Square Ice Rink City of Syracuse Department of Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs Ice Skating HOURS OF OPERATION 412 Spencer Street, Syracuse, NY 13204 Season Pass Information Monday-Thursday 11 AM - 8 PM he City of Syracuse’s Department of Parks, Season Passes are valid for Sunnycrest and Meachem Friday & School Vacation 11 AM - 10 PM Recreation & Youth Programs operates the skating Rinks ONLY. They make great stocking stuffers. Saturday 10 AM - 10 PM OLIDAY MAGIC IN THE SQUARE rinks at Meachem and Sunnycrest Parks and City Resident-$40/Non-City $60 Sunday 10 AM - 8 PM H featuring the Bank of America Tree-Lighting T Children (12 and Under) Friday, Nov. 23 – Clinton Square Syracuse, NY 13204-1340 412 Spencer Street Dept. of Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs City of Syracuse Clinton Square. Meachem and Sunnycrest, both of which HOLIDAY SCHEDULE Beginning at 7 PM are enclosed rinks, will be open November 1 to March 31. City Resident-$20/Non-City $30 The program begins at 7 PM., with the Tawn Marie Campolieti Clinton Square is an open –air facility and will be open Seniors (55 and Older) Matthew J. Driscoll, Mayor December 24 11 AM - 6 PM Dancers and a live stage production of “A Christmas Fantasy,” November 25 to March 1, weather permitting. All rinks City Resident-20/Non Resident $30 Patrick E. Driscoll, Commissioner December 25 NOON - 8 PM culminating with the Bank of America Tree-Lighting have warming room facilities. Skate rental is not included Family(2 Adults, Children 12 and under) Main Office...... (315) 473-4330 January 1 10 AM - 8 PM Ceremony, featuring the Open Hand Theater’s Magical Snow Administration...... 473-4330 ext. 3013 in the fee for either season passes or general admission. City Residents-$60/Non-City $100 Princess. Sponsored, in part, by Price Chopper. Aquatics...... 473-4330 ext. 3025 OPEN SKATE FEES Wednesdays are free during public skate at Meachem and Meachem Rink Athletics...... 473-4330 ext. 3002 Admission...... $3.00 Sunnycrest rinks ONLY. Passes and skating privileges may West Seneca Turnpike, opposite Midland Avenue. Commissioner...... 473-4330 ext. 3018 Child (12 and under)...... $1.50 be revoked as a result of misuse or as disciplinary action. SUNDAY Open Skate 7:15 PM-10:00 PM 6 to 8:45 PM, Friday, Dec. 14; Saturday, Dec. 15; Friday, Dog Control...... 473-6608 Senior (55+)...... $1.50 Children 10 years or younger MUST be accompanied by MONDAY Open Skate NOON - 3:15 PM Dec. 21 and Saturday, Dec. 22 - Burnet Park – Coleridge Grounds Maintenance...... 473-4330 ext. 3033 Skate Rental...... $3.00 Avenue Entrance - Take a horse-drawn wagon ride through an adult (18 years or older). Rink Hours Are Subject to TUESDAY Open Skate 12:15 - 3:15 PM Ice Skating Director...... 473-4330 ext. 3023 the decorated hillside of Burnet Park and visit with Santa at Change. Information Line...... 473-4336 WEDNESDAY Open Skate 12:15 - 3:15 PM “The North Pole,” in the park’s clubhouse. The rides begin at Planning & Development...... 473-4330 ext. 3024 THURSDAY Skate-N-Shoot 9:00 AM - 11:45 AM GROUP SPECIALS 6 PM, and the last wagon leaves at 8:45 PM. Free admission. Learn to Skate Programs (January & February excluding Winterfest) Youth Recreation...... 473-4330 ext. 3035 Open Skate NOON- 3:15 PM Sponsored, in part, by Price Chopper and the Freihofer Baking For more information, please call 413-0423 on Mondays & Community Youth Groups (Monday - Thursday only) - Company Special Events...... 473-4330 ext. 3006 Wednesdays, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM or email anytime to syracuse_ FRIDAY Senior Skate 9:00 AM - 11:45 AM $2.50 flat rate (15 or more) includes admission, skate rental ARTS & CRAFT FACILITY [email protected]. Winter classes for Sunnycrest and Open Skate NOON - 3:15 PM and free hot chocolate. Meachem begin January 26, 2008. Open Skate 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Burnet Park ...... 473-4789 Family Night (Monday - Thursday, 4 - 8pm excluding SATURDAY Family Skate 7:15 PM - 8:30 PM Skate Specials vacation weeks) - $15.00 per family rate includes admission ICE SKATING RINKS 10 AM to 2 PM – Sunday, Dec. 16 – Casa Grande Restaurant, Open Skate 8:45 PM- 10:00 PM and skate rental. Senior Skate - For $1, seniors, 55 and older can skate and enjoy 135 State Fair Blvd. - Enjoy a free breakfast with Santa and Clinton Ice Rink...... 423-0129 a free hot chocolate or coffee (Sunnycrest and Meachem only). Advanced Sales (Minimum of 15 required) - $3.00 per Mrs. Claus, with plenty of food and fun for the family. Two Sunnycrest Rink Meachem Ice Rink...... 492-0179 person includes admission and skate rental. seatings – 10 to 11:30 AM and 12:30 to 2 PM, and each seating Sunnycrest Ice Rink...... 473-4696 Skate-n-Shoot - For $3 admission fee, skaters can practice their Robinson St, next to Henninger High School will accommodate 250 people. Reservations are required; hockey skills or enjoy pick-up hockey games. Players must SUNDAY Open Skate 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM please call 473-4330, ext. 3006, to get tickets; we will begin SENIOR CENTERS have their own hockey equipment and helmet. SPECIAL SKATING SESSIONS Open Skate 7:15 PM - 10:00 PM taking reservations on Monday, November 19. Sponsored, in Bob Cecile...... 473-2678 Lunch Time Skate - 11 AM - 1:30 PM part, by Ancient Order of Hibernians, Price Chopper, Byrne Lunch Special - For $4 admission fee, skaters can get skate MONDAY Open Skate 12:15 PM - 4:30 PM Ida Benderson...... 473-4434 rental and a hot chocolate or coffee weekdays from noon to four $1.50 admission/$2.50 w/Skate rental Dairy and Deli-Boy. TUESDAY Open Skate NOON - 4:30 PM McChesney...... 473-2673 o’clock (Meachem and Sunnycrest only). (Every weekday except school vacations) WEDNESDAY Open Skate NOON - 5:30 PM Westside...... 466-5711 Admission Fees for Single Day Usage BIRTHDAY PARTIES HILI BOWL FESTIVAL THE CITY OF SYRACUSE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, Open Skate 7:15 PM - 10:00 PM Permit No. 942 PRSRT STD Presented by the Thornden Park Association RECREATION & YOUTH PROGRAMS WOULD LIKE TO Syracuse, NY

THURSDAY Senior Skate 9:00 AM - 11:45 AM C PAID Admission...... $2 Celebrate your child’s special day with a party at the Sunday, Feb. 10 – Thornden Park Fieldhouse THANK THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS FOR THEIR SUPPORT: Children (12 & Under)...... $1 Open Skate NOON- 4:30 PM Clinton Square Ice Rink. We can take care of everything Check out an eclectic variety of recipes and other attractions Seniors (55 & Older)...... $1 FRIDAY Open Skate NOON - 5:30 PM except the presents. Call for party package/pricing. at this annual event, hosted by the Thornden Park Association. Skate Rental...... $3 Open Skate 7:15 PM - 10 PM For more information, visit www.thorndenpark.org. Admission is free on Wednesdays for Meachem and Sunnycrest ONLY SATURDAY Open Skate 1:45 PM - 6:45 PM * Please note , season passes are NOT available or valid for SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Family Skate 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM Clinton Square* Open Skate 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM