BRANCHBURG RECREATION DEPARTMENT 2013 Spring & summer Recreation programs The Branchburg Recreation Department now features ONLINE PROGRAM REGISTRATION To use this new feature simply log on to https://register.communitypass.net/Branchburg . Create your family account and enjoy quick, convenient and secure program registration via credit card. If you prefer, you may still register via mail (1077 Highway 202N, Branchburg, NJ 08876) or at the Recreation Department office. Current program offerings and the registration form are available at the Township website http://www.branchburg.nj.us/ and at the Recreation Department office. IMPORTANT NOTE: Summer Camp Information This booklet does not include 2013 Summer Camp registration information. Summer Camp registration will begin on Monday, April 15th at 8:00am online, in person and through the mail. Registration for Summer Camp ends on May 17th at 4:30pm. The Summer Camp information can be obtained separately via the Recreation Department, the Township website and the school websites. RECREATION NEWS & NOTIFICATION METHODS Recreation news and program cancellation notification will be communicated via the new GovDelivery system implemented by the Township. In order to receive communication via this new method you must register via the Township’s website. Once registered you will receive email and/or text message notification when new brochures, flyers and recreation events are posted. The Recreation Department will use GovDelivery to notify participants of any class cancellations due to weather or other issues. HOW TO REGISTER FOR THIS FREE SERVICE: 1. Go to the township website www.branchburg.nj.us 2. Click on the “Gov Delivery Email Alerts” icon in the upper right corner Under Quick Links. 3. Enter your email address and create a password 4. Subscribe to the “recreation” section (and any other items that you may wish to receive information about) 5 Click on “subscriber preferences” 6. It should list the items you subscribed to and your primary email address 7. Under “secondary email address” you can either put a second email address to receive the information or, if you desire, you can use your mobile number. If the later, click the “wireless alerts preferred” box. The number to enter will be your 10 digit mobile number plus your carriers info (see the “more info” link for the carrier extensions) 8. Once you have entered all the information simply click save at the bottom of the page REGISTRATION INFORMATION In order to be fair to all those wishing to register for programs listed in this brochure, on-line, in-person and mail-in registrations will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. PARENTS MAY ONLY REGISTER THEIR OWN CHILDREN . NO EXCEPTIONS!! ONLINE AND IN-PERSON REGISTRATION FOR PROGRAMS LISTED IN THIS BROCHURE WILL BEGIN ON April 2, 2013, STARTING AT 8:00AM. The Recreation Office is located at 34 Kenbury Road, Branchburg. Registrations mailed prior to April 2nd will not be added to the list until the end of the day on April 2nd . Our mailing address is 1077 Highway 202N, Branchburg, NJ 08876. The Branchburg Recreaon Department encourages everyone to parcipate in our programs. If you or your child has an individualized need due to a disability and may require a reasonable accommodaon, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilies Act, to successfully parcipate, please note it on the registraon form. The Recreaon Staff, in conjuncon with the Staff at the Somerset County Park Commission Therapeuc Recreaon Department, will contact you for addional Informaon. Three weeks noce is needed to ensure that appropriate accommodaons can be provided. 2013 RECREATION DEPARTMENT GLENN BURRELL, RECREATION DIRECTOR Phone (908) 526-1300 x186 Fax (908) 526-0353 E-mail: [email protected] MARY BETH FERRIS AUDREY HENRY PROGRAM COORDINATOR SECRETARY Phone (908) 526-1300 x187 Phone (908) 526-1300 x188 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] IMPORTANT GENERAL INFORMATION Registration deadline for programs is three days prior to the start of the program . NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE! If your program is held at a school location, the program will follow the school schedule in regards to cancellations . If school is cancelled for any reason, THE PROGRAM IS ALSO CANCELLED. Instructors/Supervisors should provide you with a list of dates that program will not be held due to any pre-determined facility closures. The Recreation Department reserves the right to cancel a class for which there is insufficient registration or for any other reason that prevents the presentation of the subject in an acceptable manner. The Recreation Office is open from 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, except major holidays. Please call (908) 526-1300 ext. 187 for any information regarding programs or cancellations. New program scheduling will be advertised on Channel 14 and posted on the web-site. UPCOMING EVENTS Teen Night —3/22 & 4/19 Creative Theater Play—5/3 & 5/4 18th Annual Downhill Race—6/2 (rain date 6/15) Community Night at TD Bank Ballpark—6/26 Fishing Trips—7/12 & 8/12 Movie In The Park— Saturday, 7/20 Family Campout— Saturday, 7/20 National Night Out Activities—8/6 5K Race & Fun Run—8/6 Camp Counselor vs. Police Officers Benefit So ball Game—8/6 WATCH FOR ADDITIONAL FLYERS ANNOUNCING UPCOMING PROGRAMS & SPECIAL EVENTS! Separate flyers regarding trips and special events will be advertised on Channel 14 and will be posted on the Branchburg Township web-site—www.branchburg.nj.us AVAILABLE SERVICES THERAPEUTIC RECREATION Branchburg Township Recreation provides year-round recreation programs in cooperation with the Somerset County Park Commission to disabled children and adults residing in Branchburg. The Recreation Office has program and registration information available during regular business hours. FACILITY USE PERMITS FOR TOWNSHIP RECREATION FACILITIES The Township of Branchburg allows for reserved use of its recreation facilities via our facility use permit application process. Permits are available for reserved use of athletic fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, roller hockey rinks, pavilions and picnic areas. Applications for facility use permits are considered after March 1 st of each year. To obtain a facility use permit application call or stop by the Recreation Department or download the application from the township web-site. BRANCHBURG ATHLETIC CLUB’S PHONE NUMBERS All athletic programs sponsored by private clubs send out registration forms pertaining to their program. Please contact the individual club, at the number listed below, for information regarding registration or questions regarding the program: Branchburg Baseball Club 908-707-1017 www.branchburgbaseball.com Branchburg Basketball Association 908-369-8961 www.leaguelineup.com/branchburgbasketball Branchburg In-Town Soccer Club 908-575-1169 www.branchburgsoccer.com Branchburg Travel Soccer Club www.branchburgtravelsoccer.com Somerville Pop Warner Football www.villepopwarner.com Branchburg Youth Tennis Club 908-369-3900 Branchburg Lacrosse Club 908-268-6067 www.branchburglacrosse.org Raritan Valley Roller Hockey 1-888-658-8664 www.rvrhockey.org Branchburg Girl’s Softball Association www.branchburgsoftball.com Branchburg Blaze Girl’s Softball www.eteams.com/branchburgblaze Separate flyers regarding trips and special events will be posted on the Township Website, the Branchburg Township School web-sites and will be advertised on Channel 14. High School & Adults reBoot Class …. and…. Power Play Class Our Instructor for both classes is: Keith Byard, a leader in group fitness training for over 20 years, teaching at Physique Rio, NYC Physique, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sports Club LA, Reebok Sports Club in NYC and more. Byard’s Boot Camp was once voted “Class of the Year” by Allure magazine. Keith has hosted MTV’s Advanced Workout: Total Body Training with Keith Byard, a 90 minute award winning comprehensive training video. He has been featured in many fitness magazines, appeared on many television programs and was the personal trainer for many celebrity clients including Kelly Ripa, Mark Consuelos, Viveka A. Fox, Chris Noth and Lorraine Bracco. Keith has been actively involved as an assistant wrestling coach, fitness trainer and personal trainer in several local communities. Both reBoot & Power Play will be featured nationally by Keith at Perform Better Fitness Summits. reBoot reBoot , which is based on Byard’s Boot Camp, is a unique, comprehensive training program, incorporating core conditioning, flexibility, agility drills, cardiovascular exercise, interval training, circuit training, body weight resistance training and more. reBoot is designed to promote fat loss, increase body tone, improve motivation and help you train harder and smarter regardless of your fitness level or age. You don’t have to be in shape…...you will start training at your level and increase intensity as you improve. The program has been designed to be suitable for everyone. Because each reBoot class is different, you will continue to see results. This co-ed class will be held 2 times a week and a new session will be held during the summer months. DATES: Monday & Wednesday—4/8—5/15 TIME: 6:30—7:30pm LOCATION: Central School Auxiliary Gym LIMIT: 20 INSTRUCTOR: Keith Byard FEE: $85 CODE: A-13 Power Play Calling all male and female athletes and non-athletes: Power Play combines a cardiovascular workout through interval training with explosive movements through plyometric training. Enjoy a totally new concept of a hard core workout, utilizing medicine balls, plyometric boxes and your own body. Perfect for any athlete looking to do cross training in the off-season or for non-athletes looking for a challenge. Power Play will increase your speed, agility, balance, muscle endurance and power. This co-ed class will meet twice a week and a new session will be held during the summer months. DATES: Monday & Wednesday—4/8—5/15 AGE: 8th Grade thru Adult TIME: 7:30pm—8:30pm LOCATION: Central School Auxiliary Gym LIMIT: 20 INSTRUCTOR: Keith Byard FEE: $85 CODE: A-14 NEW SESSIONS FOR EACH CLASS WILL BEGIN EVERY 6 WEEKS, CONTINUING THROUGH OCTOBER.