Arlington Recreation Department Fall 2021/Winter 2022 Program Guide Arlington Recreation… Sign Me Up! Registration Now Open! Sign Up Now ! For more information or to register, please visit www.arlingtonrec.com or call 781-316-3880 Table of Contents Special Events Click on any page to go to that page. Click on any URL to go to that web page or any email address to send an email. Walter V. Moynihan Town Day 5k Run Food & More! • DJ & Bouncy House! General Information ..............................................................................................1 We are back even without an official Ed Burns Ice Skating Arena .............................................................................. 2 Town Day. Register at www.arlingtonrec.com Skating Lessons at the Ed Burns Arena ....................................................3 Day: Saturday Toddler and Youth Programs ....................................................................4 – 6 Date: September 18, 2021 Toddler and Youth Soccer Programs ...................................................7 – 8 Time: Registration starts at 9:00am. Pickleball at Robbins Farm ................................................................................9 Race begins at 10:00 am Adult and High School Fitness Programs.................................................9 Where: Ed Burns Arena , 422 Summer Street Distance: 5K Matt Siegel Youth and Adult Tennis Programs ...................................10 Youth Basketball Programs .............................................................................11 Route: Bike Path behind the Arena – Mill Street – Mass Ave – Lowell Street – Bike Path – Arena Nashoba Valley Ski and Snowboard Program .....................................12 Awards: Top male and female in each age division – under 10, February Vacation Programs .........................................................................12 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, Arlington Parks, Fields and Facilities .........................................................13 70-79, 80 plus Race Tee Shirts to first 200 runners Tennis Court Rules and Regulations .........................................................13 Beer Tent: Runners 21+ will receive a KidCare Programs ...........................................................................Back Cover beer ticket for Burke's Alewerks Meet the Arlington Director's Message Recreation Department Staff Hello Arlington, Joseph Connelly, Director of Recreation JJ O’Sullivan, Rink Manager & Facility Supervisor Well, the Fall of 2021 and Winter of 2022 is upon us. As a community and a department we have come such a long way Yamir Rodriguez, Assistant Facility Supervisor in the last year. Arlington Recreation is proud to continue to Maria Day, Administrative Assistant offer the community hundreds of recreational offerings to Linda Kirchner, Administrative Assistant choose from that the entire family can be part of. In our offerings we have some old favorites and some exciting new offerings Arlington Recreation Department as well. & Ed Burns Ice Arena This fall we are also excited to once again host the Walter V. Address: 422 Summer Street, Arlington, MA 02474 Moynihan Town Day Run in collaboration with the Arlington Main Phone Number: (781) 316-3880 Boys and Girls Club and Fidelity House. Main Email Address: [email protected] The Ed Burns Arena will once again be fully operational Office Hours: Monday through Friday from 8:00am – 4:00pm offering the community a plentitude of skating options. Website: www.arlingtonrec.com This season the concession stand will be open for business and we are also excited to now offer busy families the option Arlington Parks and of watching their child’s hockey game on LiveBarn. Recreation Commission Sincerely, Shirley Canniff • Sara Carrier • Phil Lasker — Joe Connelly, Director of Recreation Leslie Mayer • Jen Rothenberg • Scott Walker Do you have an idea for a great program? Email us at [email protected]. We’d love to hear it! General Information Mission Statement: Arlington Recreation, a self-sustaining Refunds (Policy Change): In the event that a participant Division of the Town, offers safe, quality and affordable programs and must cancel out of a program, a refund will be granted minus a $25 facilities for citizens of all ages and abilities. Our staff members are administrative fee (per program cancelled) up until the program begins. qualified professionals, dedicated to serving the community with After the first day/class of the program a prorated refund will be granted, excellence and pride. minus a $25 administrative fee. After the second day of a program/ class neither a refund nor household credit will be issued. A household Inclusion Policy: The Arlington Recreation Department is credit can be requested in place of a refund and the $25 administrative committed to creating and promoting inclusion across all public fee will not be assessed. spaces, places, facilities and programs that the department manages. All household credits are valid until December 31st of the year they Through the Inclusion Policy, Mission Statement and supporting are issued. Household credits that remain will be erased on January practices, we aim to ensure that everyone has access to the benefits 1st of each year. This will begin on January 1st, 2022. All current of quality parks and recreation, including, but not limited to those who household credits and any credits issued during 2021 will be valid have been historically marginalized, those with a physical or cognitive until 12/31/2021. If a program is cancelled by Arlington Recreation for disability, the LGBTQ community, racial and ethnic minorities, and any reason a full refund will be granted. This policy does not apply to new Americans, or refugees and immigrants. Arlington Recreation licensed Kid Care programs which have their own refund policies. defines inclusion as the process of including all persons, regardless of their ethnic origin, socioeconomic level, color, language or abilities. Special Needs: Participants with special needs are encouraged to attend all of our programs. Staff members are sensitive to their Registration and Payment: We ask that program registra- needs and will do everything possible to assist. If you are unsure if a tions occur through our online recreation management software at program is the right fit please call us to discuss specifics. www.arlingtonrec.com if possible. Please visit www.arlingtonrec.com Program Accessibility: Please note that currently our to view all our program information or to register. First time registrants programs are not always accessible due to architectural barriers at will need to create a household account via this website (MyRec most of our host facilities. The Park and Recreation Commission have Household Account). completed an accessibility self-assessment of all facilities under their If you are experiencing difficulties or are more comfortable registering jurisdiction and have a multi-year plan to address the issues highlighted via phone, please call our office at 781-316-3880. Payment is due at in the report. As facilities are updated and become programmatically the time of registration. Any payments via check (In Person Only or accessible they will be highlighted as such within the brochure. Special Arrangement) can be made payable to Arlington Recreation. Participants Responsibility: We ask that all participants respect the staff, other participants, program equipment, facilities and Course Confirmation: Confirmation emails will not be sent age requirements when participating in programs offered by Arlington for every program registration. A participant is registered only when Recreation. If participants fail to cooperate with the rules, Arlington payment has been received. If there are questions regarding your Recreation reserves the right to dismiss or suspend a participant in household account or programs that you individuals are registered any program without a refund. for, please log into your account at www.arlingtonrec.com to view your account history. Financial Aid (Policy Change): Financial assistance may be available thanks in part to our scholarship fund and assistance we Cancellations: We reserve the right to cancel or postpone any received through the Community Development Block Grant program. program due to low enrollment. If a multi-session program must be For eligibility information, contact the Recreation Office or download cancelled due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstanc- the form at www.arlingtonrec.com. Scholarships will be awarded on a es, we will make every effort to reschedule the program. All program need basis and requests will be granted for a singular week, session or cancellations are online at www.arlingtonrec.com. Cancellation emails program so that Arlington Recreation can spread out its available for a specific program will be sent to the primary email address on the scholarships. If you are requesting a scholarship for a Kid Care program household of those who are registered (Please note individuals that please be advised that the maximum scholarship is 10% of the annual have opted out of notification emails are not guaranteed to receive tuition. Payment plans can also be set up to assist with payment options. cancellation emails. This can be changed anytime online by editing the Scholarship Fund: In order to continue offering quality setting in your household account). programs at affordable costs,