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Sept. 14 - Oct. 23 Nov. 2 - Dec. 11 Register Fall 2020 online at norwichct.org/ recreation Inside this issue Youth Programs NORWICH Adult Programs RECREATION DEPARTMENT Special Events 75 Mohegan Road, Norwich, CT • 860.823.3791 • norwichct.org From the Recreation Direcor We are excited to kick off the Fall season We will be hosting several free community events to round out of 2020 with an array of exciting programs 2020! Join us for the Harry “O’ Fun Run on September 20th, with and special events. Despite COVID-19 and staggered start times to keep youth separated for their health and the uncertainly surrounding it, we are still safety, followed by a virtual Family Fun Day. The 3rd Annual Trunk planning our Fall programs and services at this or Treat will be held on October 23rd at the Senior Center, and will time yet with additional safety measures and be coming out with more details on how to keep physical distancing guidelines. We have moved many of our indoor at the event. Please contact the Recreation Department if you are programs outside, some have been moved to interested in participating in the Trunk or Treat! start earlier in the Fall season when we still The Recreation Department oversees and manages over 166 have sunlight on our side. Our class sizes are acres including 25 sites, 18 fields, 10 playgrounds and 16 building smaller to ensure physical distancing, staff will be wearing masks structures. I wanted to highlight a few areas we worked on and and the facilities will be cleaned and sanitized often to ensure we are completed recently. The new Taftville basketball court has been following state guidelines and best practices. We will follow all of the completed, along with a new pavilion through federal grant dollars. Governors Executive orders and CDC guidelines pertaining to sports The irrigation systems on Fontaine soccer and Ouellett softball fields and activities to maintain a safe, healthy and engaging environment are also complete and those systems are up and running. At Jennings for all of our participants, families and the community. This summer football field, the concession stand and septic system has been we ran many of our programs following these guidelines and we had installed and will be ready in the Fall to open for services. Lastly, we a very successful summer camp program, in addition to adult, child completed resurfacing and re-lining of the Stanton tennis courts and program and sports activities. they look wonderful. For early childhood age children, we are offering a fun filled You can register for all of these programs and more online, where gymnastic inspired Mini Star Tumblers program where parents/ registration is quick and simple. Go to our website at www.norwichct. guardians can enjoy time with their toddler using movement, tumbling, org/recreation. We also have an active Facebook page @NorwichRec music, parachutes, balls and obstacle courses. Among the other amazing for updates. programs, we are offering a Smart Start Multi Sport program, an The Recreation Department constantly strives to create community outdoor program where young athletes can dip their toes into the world through people, parks and programs all year long. If you have a new of athletics and learn the fundamentals of different sports each week. idea or question, please call me anytime! For your older children, amongst all the awesome programs this Fall, we are kicking off it off with Karate for beginners, or for those Sincerely, who are excited to advance to the next level of learning. Our Dance for Beginners program explores ballet and jazz technique. Interested Cheryl Hancin Preston in something a little different? Try out the Fencing 1 programs this Fall for those who are looking for a challenging and rewarding Cheryl Hancin Preston experience. Staff & Hours Our Mission: To provide opportunities and facilities that will promote health and fitness and enrich the quality of life for Norwich residents. RECREATION STAFF NORWICH RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD Recreation Director: Cheryl Hancin-Preston The Advisory Board meets every other month and meetings are held Program Coordinator: Bob Kilpatrick the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Administrative Assistant: Vacant Facility Maintainer Supervisor: Loren Waggoner The role of Advisory Board is to study the recreation facilities and Maintainer II: Ken Cwirko program of the city and shall from time to time confer with the Maintainer I: Jimmy Haring chief executive officer of the city and advise him in respect to the Maintainer I: Vacant development and the use of the city’s parks and its recreation program. Human Services Director: Lee-Ann Gomes The chief executive officer of the city with the advice of the board, shall have the supervision and management of such public CONTACT INFORMATION playgrounds, swimming pools, gymnasiums, recreation places, Norwich Recreation Department athletic fields and equipment and facilities used in connection 75 Mohegan Rd., Norwich, CT 06360 therewith as are now or may hereafter be established; shall Phone: (860) 823–3791 provide regulations for their use and shall arrange for a balanced Fax: (860) 823–3830 active recreational program for the inhabitants of the city. Email: [email protected] Permits: [email protected] Board Members Jeff Blinderman Chairman OFFICE HOURS Derell Wilson Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (excluding federal holidays) William Nash Julie Feindt–Cagle Ray Stewart 2 NORWICH RECREATION FALL 2020 General Information Mail/In Person or Online: We are excited to announce that we are have not heard from us 2 hours prior to the start of class. Please make offering online registration; visit www.norwichct.org/recreation for sure emails provided to the department are accurate, as this is typically online registration. Completed paper registration forms may be mailed the way we inform participants. The Rec. Dept. will make every effort or brought to: Norwich Recreation Dept., 75 Mohegan Road, Norwich, to makeup classes. CT 06360. For after hours, a lock box is located outside the main door under the mailbox. Use of Public Park/Field: A permit is required for use of some parks and Registration for programs is on a first come – first served basis. Pre– playing fields. Requests may be emailed to rpermits@cityofnorwich. registration is required for all programs. Registrations must be made org. Fees may apply. before the start of all programs. The Rec. Dept. does not call to confirm Medical Conditions/Special Needs: If you have a medical condition registrations. We will only call if the program does not run. Registration that you would like us to be aware of during your participation in our received after the start of the program will not be pro–rated. programs, please note this on your registration form. Residents: Any person/s that resides in the City of Norwich pays the Participant Behavior: Participants are expected to exhibit appropriate ‘resident’ fee. behavior at all times. Participants shall behave in a safe and Payment: We accept cash, debit, credit, check, or money order. Checks responsible manner, show courtesy and respect to other participants, can be made out to the Norwich Recreation Department. There is a $30 volunteers and staff, and treat equipment and facilities with care. We return fee for non–sufficient funds. use a positive approach to behavior management. However, we reserve the right to take appropriate action based on an evaluation of each Scholarships: Scholarships will be awarded if scholarship money situation on its own merits. is available. You can find the forms on our website or contact the Recreation Dept. Insurance/Medical: The City of Norwich has liability insurance but does not carry accident insurance for participants. Personal health and Refund Policy: The Recreation Department reserves the right to cancel, accident insurance is recommended. All participants must sign the postpone, or change classes. If insufficient enrollment causes the medical release/parental permission slip form before participating in cancellation of a class, a full refund will be given. Refunds will not be our programs. Parental signature is required for those under the age of issued after the 2nd class of a program. eighteen. Satisfaction Guarantee: Norwich Recreation is committed to providing Photo Policy: Any photographs taken of participants of the Norwich the highest quality service to our customers. If you are not fully Recreation Department programs or activities may be used for satisfied with any of our services or classes, we want to hear from you. publication or advertising materials such as brochures, flyers and Please give us the opportunity to resolve your issue. online. Participants not wishing to have a photograph of them used must submit a request in writing not to be photographed at the time of Cancellations: Recreation programs, which are run in Norwich Public registration. Schools, are cancelled when schools are closed or when after school programs are cancelled. Programs run at any other location are OOPS! Despite our best efforts, sometimes errors sneak into print or cancelled at the discretion of the Recreation Department staff. Please onto the web. We apologize for any problems this may cause. call our office for cancellation information at 860–823–3791 if you Sports League Contacts The following leagues are independent of the Recreation Dept. Check league websites for detailed contact information. Norwich Youth Football .. Facebook Norwich Wildcats Youth Football PAL (Baseball,