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SUPERINTENDENT’S
COMMENTS
’d like to take the spring edition to focus on
projects we have worked on over the winter
and have on the books for this spring.
Web-site
April Ciofﬁ has done a fantastic job doing a
complete overhaul of our website. It is easily
navigable and has more information on it
than our previous one. It is easy for us to edit
in house and be more nimble with our web
presence. We have made it a focus to keep our
website updated and current as we want it to
be the “go to” place for when you have any
questions on what we are offering.
Giorgetti Arena
We have brought a committee together to look
at Giorgetti Arena and determine next steps.
The Arena was refrigerated in 2007 on a shoe
string budget and we are now facing decisions
to bring the rink into full code compliance
and potentially improve the comfort level of
participants year-round. We are looking for
committee members if you would like to get
involved.
White Park
After a long 44 years of use, White’s pool is not
able to open this season due to major structural
issues. We are now facing the same decisions
our past community leaders faced in the late
60’s when the Main Street Park pool was also
in a state of decline after 40 years of use. The
good news is that while pools were built to last
25-30 years in the past the current technology
allows them to be built for 50 years. Our kids
will remember this when it gets brought up in
2065! Please ﬁll out our survey at rutlandrec.
com to share your opinions.
Rotary Park
We have gone to bid for the Rotary Park ﬁeld
improvement project. We are looking to award
the bid in mid-March. Demolition of the
building could be as early as this spring but
work on the ﬁeld will likely start late summer
as the ﬁeld dries up more.
Courcelle
We are continuing to update and improve our
main headquarters. We received a donation
from RRMC and Yankee Paint that allowed us to
renovate our ﬁnal room. It is now available for
community meetings. We have tables, chairs
and a Smart TV if needed. Our parks staff that
is on-site during the winter has transformed
the main garage area into an efﬁcient storage
space and they are in the process of turning
the old ﬁring range into a storage area for all
of the mowers.
Godnick Center
The new cabinets and appliances are starting
to go into the kitchen and we will have the
kitchen ﬁnished by the end of winter. The
spring will see the parking lot night time
lighting greatly improved as we update the
electric lines.
Have a great spring and remember to GO PLAY!
Cindi Wight, CPRE
Superintendent
RUTLAND RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT 2015 SPRING PROGRAM GUIDE
WELCOME! THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW.
RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT OFFICE
Rutland Recreation Courcelle Building
16 North Street Extension, Rutland, Vermont 05701
Ofﬁce hours: 8:30AM-5:00PM Mon-Fri
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Main phone number: 802-773-1822
Email: [email protected] – NEW EMAIL ADDRESS
Visit our website: www.rutlandrec.com
RECREATION CENTER STAFF
CINDI WIGHT, SUPERINTENDENT
[email protected]
NICOLE DENSMORE, PROGRAM DIRECTOR
[email protected]
JAY THOMAS, PROGRAM DIRECTOR
[email protected]
APRIL CIOFFI, PROGRAM DIRECTOR
[email protected]
LORI PINKOWSKI, FRONT DESK AND MARKETING
[email protected]
AMBERLY SOTO, FRONT DESK AND SPONSORSHIP
[email protected]
GODNICK ADULT CENTER
1 Deer Street • Main phone number: 802-773-1853
LORI HICKEY, PROGRAM DIRECTOR
[email protected]
MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT STAFF
Main phone number: 802-773-1828
BOB PETERSON, PARKS DIRECTOR
[email protected]
JAY SILISKI, MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST FOREMAN
[email protected]
STEVE CANNEY, MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST
JEFF PRATT, MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST
[email protected]
TYLER DAHLIN, MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST
[email protected]
KYLE BOURGEOIS, MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST
[email protected]
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I register?
• You can register anytime during ofﬁce hours at the
main ofﬁce at 16 North St. Extension.
• register on-line for programs at www.rutlandrec.com
• No registrations can be placed over the phone
• Registrations will be accepted until the program is ﬁlled.
• Early registration is encouraged as programs ﬁll
up quickly
PLEASE NOTE: Programs can ﬁll before the $10 discount
date. Coming in to register on or before the discount date does
not guarantee the program will be open.
When does registration begin?
• Upon receipt of the brochure, residents are encouraged
to register for the Winter programs beginning Monday
January 26.
Am I a resident?
If you live within the Rutland City limits you are a resident.
What do non-residents pay?
Non-residents pay an additional $11 administrative
fee per program. Limited access programs may have a later
registration date for non-residents. If so, it will be noted
under the program information.
2 • Rutland Recreation & Parks Department SPRING 2015
What is the refund policy?
•A full refund (minus a $5 administrative fee) will be
given for withdrawal from a program if requested ten
(10) business days prior to the start of the program.
• If the department makes changes to a program that
prohibits a participant from attending the program,
there is a full refund with no administrative fees.
• A 50% refund will be given for withdrawal from a program if the request is made less than 10 days prior but
before the class has started. In the case of team sports,
the date the program has started is the date the teams
are formed.
• A 25% refund will be given for withdrawal from the program if a request is made on the day that the program
started (or the day after for evening classes). There are
no refunds after that date.
• All requests for refunds must be made in writing by
ﬁlling out a Refund Request Form, which is available in
the ofﬁce.
Please note: Return Check Fee Policy. There is a fee of $40
from customers whose checks have been returned to the city.
What if a program is postponed or cancelled?
• Inclement Weather: In the event of inclement weather
some programs may be cancelled. You should check our
website www.rutlandrec.com
• Other Cancellations: We reserve the right to cancel any
programs due to insufﬁcient enrollment or for other
reasons preventing the acceptable presentation of the
activity.
Do you provide scholarships?
• The Rutland Recreation and Parks Department and the
Recreation Committee recognize that the charging of
fees for programs may place such an economic hardship
on some individuals that they are unable to participate.
For that reason, a fee reduction waiver system is available for eligible residents of Rutland City.
• All scholarships will run from July 1st to June 30th of
each year.
• Persons applying must do so before June 15th to be
activated by July 1st.
• You must reapply each year to see if you are eligible for
a scholarship.
• Contact the recreation ofﬁce for information or to apply
for the scholarship.
• Conﬁdentiality will be maintained.
Do you provide insurance?
The Rutland Recreation and Parks Department does not
provide accident or hospitalization insurance for participants. Participants are strongly advised to have adequate
insurance. Participation is at your own risk.
Are your programs accessible?
Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request
to ensure that programs are accessible to all individuals
regardless of challenge.
Do you have a participant behavior policy?
Behaviors of participants that pose a risk to other participants, staff and or the participant himself/herself or that so
alters the program to such a degree that we are no longer
offering the intended program, will be a cause to remove
the participant or participants from the program either
temporarily or permanently.
RUTLAND RECREATION & PARKS
DEPARTMENT FACILITIES
COURCELLE FACILITY
16 North Street
Extension 773-1822
Main registration ofﬁce,
Hands-On Minds-On
Children’s Art Studio,
Rutland Youth Theatre,
Fitness room, Parks
operations, and
communtiy room.
GODNICK ADULT
CENTER
1 Deer St. 773-1853
Department ofﬁces,
program/meeting rooms,
exercise room, meal site,
gazebo, shufﬂeboard
courts and open space.
ALEXANDER KEEFE
MEMORIAL PARK
Water St.
MONSIGNOR
THOMAS CONNOR
MEMORIAL PARK
Meadow St. Two
Basketball courts, three
tennis courts, two softball
ﬁelds (one with lights),
open ﬁelds,
picnic tables, gazebo, and
playground equipment.
WHITE MEMORIAL
PARK
Avenue B off of Jackson
Ave. Playground of
Heroes, baseball ﬁeld,
ﬁve tennis courts, and
two basketball courts.
GIORGETTI & PINE
HILL PARK
Off Oak St. 775-7976
Baseball ﬁeld, softball
ﬁeld, open space, iceskating, and Flip Side
Skate Park and trails for
hiking, snowshoeing and
mountain biking.
ROTARY PARK
Off North St.
Playground, basketball,
tennis courts, open space
JUSTIN THOMAS
MEMORIAL PARK
Madison St. Gazebo,
playground equipment,
tots area, picnic tables.
RIVER ST. MINI-PARK
River St. Playground
equipment, tots area, and
picnic table.
CIOFFREDI COMPLEX
Temple St. Two softball
ﬁelds, open space.
MAIN STREET PARK
Main St. Arboretum,
Gazebo, and benches.
DEPOT PARK
Merchants Row Home
of Farmer’s Market and
Downtown Christmas
display.
CENTER ST. ALLEY
Access via Merchant’s
Row, Center St., Wales
St. and Washington
St. Amphitheater and
benches.
2015 RUTLAND RECREATION & PARKS
DEPARTMENT SPRING PROGRAM
Policies & Procedures....................................2
Superintendent’s Comments.........................2
Special Events & Programs...........................3
Go Play Series ................................................4
Youth Programs..............................................4
Team Sports ................................................4-5
Youth & Adult Indoor Sports .........................6
Adult Programs ..............................................7
Senior Programs ............................................7
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Special Events & Programs
FISHING DERBY
KIWANIS BIKE RODEO
CHESS CLUB
Once again the Rutland Kiwanis Club and the Rutland
Recreation & Parks Department will be hosting a special
ﬁshing day for children up to age 13. A parent/guardian must
accompany the child. Registration is at 8:30AM. Prizes are
awarded in various categories. Fish will be provided by the
Vermont Fish & Game Department.
AGES:
Up to age 13
DATE:
Saturday May 9th
TIME:
8:30 – 11:00 a.m.
LOCATION: Combination Pond
The Rutland Kiwanis Club, Killington/Pico Cycling Club and
the Rutland Recreation & Parks Department will be hosting
a bike safety day for children up to age 13. A parent/guardian
must accompany the child. There will be a road safety course,
mountain bike skills course, bike checks and helmets
provided. Remember to bring your bike!
AGES:
Up to age 13
DATE:
Sunday May 17th
TIME:
1:00 – 4:00 PM
LOCATION: Giorgetti Park
The Chess Club provides a mind enhancing skill not only to
the youth, but adults as well. The club will teach anyone who
is willing to learn. All ages are welcome to join. Open to public.
DATES:
Ongoing
DAY:
Tuesday evenings
TIME:
7:00 – 9:00PM
LOCATION: Godnick Adult Center
Fun & Educational
Toys, Crafts,
Games & More
25 Center Street • Downtown Rutland • [email protected] • 802-770-1882
COMMUNITY GARDENS
The Recreation Department oversees three community
gardens. The gardens on Allen Street and Woodstock Avenue
are open to anyone. The Northwest garden is only open to
residents of the nearby neighborhood. Grow your own food!
The fee to rent ranges from $10 - $40 - depending on the size
of the plot. Non-residents add $11 to the fee. A refundable
clean-up deposit of $15-$25 is required. Registration for
Rutland City residents starts March 2nd and April 1st for nonresidents. Call 773-1853 for more information.
SLACKLINE
Join Cindi & Keith Wight and learn the fun and beneﬁts of
slacklining. There will be 4 slacklines set up to play on! Do
you have a slackline? Bring it with you and we can set up
more lines. All ages welcome and families encouraged! Bring
a picnic dinner and enjoy a healthy night out.
DATE:
Friday May 8th
TIME:
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Giorgetti Park
FEE:
Free!
VERMONT SENIOR GAMES
MOUNTAIN BIKE STATE
CHAMPIONSHIPS
DATE:
Saturday June 6
TIME:
10:00 AM
LOCATION: Giorgetti/Pine Hill Park
FEE:
$15
This event returns for its second year to the beautiful trails of
Pine Hill Park. Racers may choose their own level of fun based
on ability level, with three course options ranging from 4 to 12
miles. Gold, silver and bronze medals will be awarded by gender
in ﬁve-year age increments (50-54, 55-59, etc.). Advance
registration is encouraged at www.vermontseniorgames.
org or by picking up a registration form at the ofﬁces of the
Rutland Recreation Department. Race day registrations will be
accepted up to 30 minutes prior to the race start.
HUNTER & BOW SAFETY
All registration for the Hunter Safety Class is on-line!
Upon successful completion of the course the student will be
certiﬁed to obtain a Firearms Hunting License. Any student
under the age of 15 years old is required to have a parent/
guardian present on the ﬁrst night of class for the ﬁrst
30 minutes of class; after that parents are not required to
attend. We do strongly encourage parents/guardians to take
this class with their children. The Tom Fiske Foundation
will be giving away a limited number of Lifetime VT hunting
licenses by random drawing to successful students 15 years
old or younger. Register and get more information at
www.vtﬁshandwildlife.com
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Rutland Recreation & Parks Department SPRING 2015 • 3
GO PLAY SERIES
YOUTH PROGRAMS
Sponsored by
RUTLAND YOUTH THEATRE
Join us this year for another summer of fun,
outdoor ﬁtness! All events are $5 per person with
no medals, ribbons or awards. All races are FREE
for 12th grade and under. GO PLAY shirts will be
available for sale at all races. If you participate
in all 9 events you will be crowned an ofﬁcial GO
PLAY Champion at the last event of the season.
Register at rutlandrec.com or visit us at the
Courcelle building. All on-site registration opens
45 minutes prior to each ﬁrst race.
Director: Saskia Hagen Groom
A theatre program for grades K-12.
Previous experience is not necessary for RYT performances.
The only requirement for participation is a yearning to
further your knowledge and experience of the exciting
world of theater. Rutland Youth Theatre provides a safe,
accepting community in which youth thrive in the tradition
of theatre arts.
All information on our RYT programs can be found at www.
rutlandrec.com/theatre. Like Rutland Youth Theatre on
Facebook!
UPCOMING AUDITIONS
SUMMER SUNSET
2nd Tuesday of June, July and August
Dates:
6/9; 7/14; and 8/11
Time:
6:30 p.m. start for walkers & runners.
Distance: 5K
Location: Pine Hill Park
Level 2 & 3
Disney’s MULAN JR.
*Audition Dates: March 8, 2015 3-6pm
OR March 9, 2015 5:30-8:30pm
*(Choose ONE date only – stay for the duration of the audition)
Audition Location: Courcelle Building
16 North St. Extension
Grades:
K-12
Show Dates:
May 15, 2015 • 7pm
& May 16, 2015 • 2pm and 7pm
Show Location: Paramount Theatre
If selected, there is a $48 per person or an $83 per family
participation fee due by the ﬁrst rehearsal.
For more information call Saskia at 558-4177.
361 Rte 7 S • Rutland, VT 05701
802-773-7445
FAX 802-773-7454
S2 DATES: 2/26/15 – 3/26/15
DAY:
Thursdays
TIME: 4:00-5:00pm
FEE:
$78 Resident $89 non-resident
LATE FEE: $10 late registration fee applied less than
10 days of the program start date
VOLUNTEER COACH INFORMATION:
Major Softball, Senior
Softball, Tee Ball, Mitey
Mite and Junior League
Baseball
Look for information for Major Softball
(grades 6-8), Seniors Softball (grades
9-12), Tee Ball (ages 5 & 6 coed), Mitey
Mites (ages 7 & 8 coed) and Junior
League (ages 13-15) in our summer
brochure out March 30. These leagues
begin in early June.
4 • Rutland Recreation & Parks Department SPRING 2015
Minors Softball -
The Rutland teams are part of
the Rutland County Girls’ Softball
Association.
Games are played on Tuesday and
Thursday evenings with Saturday used
as needed. Once teams have been
organized through a draft process,
coaches will notify players about
practice and game schedules. If we
have more than one team we will hold a
draft and notify players of the draft date.
STAFF:
Volunteer coaches
GRADES: 3-5
DATES/TIME: Schedule
(Practices start in late April and
games starting in May)
Exploring the individual creative process through
connective and constructive thinking AND
nurturing compassion and appreciation by seeing
the ideas and differences of others.
Classes will be offered in 6 week sessions:
Winter Session 2
February 24 - March 31
Spring Session 1
April 8 - May 20
JUST FOR 2’S STUDIO
(with caretaker) ages 24 – 36 months
Wednesdays 9:30AM - 10:30AM
Fine motor skills, coordination & self-esteem will
be engaged as little hands and minds explore the
world around them through art. We’ll be using a
wide variety of materials: papers, pastels, paints,
doughs, and collage materials.
Limit: 6 per class
Fee:
$45 Resident $56 Non-Resident
PRESCHOOL ART AGES 3 - 5
Wednesdays 11:00AM -12:00PM
Young artists will express themselves with handbuilding clay sculptures (all to be ﬁred and glazed)
and paint exploration projects with colors and
shapes, using a variety of paints and techniques.
Limit: 10 artists
Fee:
$47 Resident $58 Non-Resident
CLAY SCULPTURES
Grades K-2 & 3 - 6
We are proud to announce our new partnership with the American Sports Education Program, better
known as ASEP. All volunteer coaches (including assistant coaches) will be required to become ASEP
certiﬁed by attending one of several live clinics held throughout the year. All clinics are run through
the Rutland Recreation Department and are led by a certiﬁed ASEP administrator. In addition to
teaching valuable tools for working with both athletes and parents, each session also includes a sportspeciﬁc component and provides extensive online resources to ensure your season goes smoothly.
Please consider volunteering as a coach or a team parent…the opportunities are endless and the
reward is knowing that you’ve made an investment in the future of our community – our children!
YOUTH BASEBALL
& SOFTBALL
OWNERS
Level 4
TEAM SPORTS
3rd Monday of June, July and August
Dates:
6/15; 7/20; and 8/17
Time:
6:30 p.m.
Distance: 6 to 8 miles
Location: Pine Hill Park
If you are an adult female and have never mountain
biked make sure you check out our women’s mountain
bike skills clinic under the adult section. Learn a new
skill and shoot for the Go Play crown!
BRYAN & MICHAEL PELL
S2 DATES: 2/24/15 – 3/24/15
DAY:
Tuesdays
TIME: 4:00-5:00pm (2) 5:00 – 6:00 PM (3)
FEE:
$78 Resident $89 Non-Resident
LATE FEE: $10 late registration fee applied less than
10 days of the program start date
Visit rutlandrec.com/rockclimbing for more information.
DROOPY PEDAL
MOUNTAIN BIKE
We trade & sell new
& used sporting
equipment
Intro and Level 1
S2 DATES: 2/23/15 – 3/16/15
DAY:
Mondays
TIME: 4:00-5:00pm (Intro) 5:00-6:00pm (1)
FEES: $63 Resident $74 Non-resident
LATE FEE: $10 late registration fee applied less than
10 days of the program start date
WALK, WAG & RUN @ CSJ
Last Tuesday of May, June and July
Dates:
5/26; 6/30; 7/28
Time:
6:30 p.m. Kid dash ﬁrst and then the
2.5K and 5K will start.
Distance: 5K, 2.5K or 100 yard dash!
Walk, Wag & Run @ CSJ is in partnership with the
Rutland County Humane Society. Help raise money by
downloading your sponsor sheet at rchsvt.org.
ROCK CLIMBING
There are 5 levels in our climbing program. Intro is for
those that are brand new to rock climbing; Level 1 is for
climbers who have successfully passed intro or have had
previous exposure to rock climbing; Level 2 is for climbers
who are ready to learn how to be a true climber and climb
set routes; Levels 3 and 4 build on previous learned skills.
Rock climbing is a lifetime skill and an excellent way for
your child to participate in a full body ﬁtness program. The
introduction and Level 1 classes include a t-shirt and if you
successfully pass any level you receive a patch.
LOCATION:
Green Mountain Rock Climbing Center
INSTRUCTORS: GMRCC Staff
AGES:
K–8
LOCATION: Northeast School
FEES:
$45 residents
$56 non-residents
All registrations after 4/10/15 will
have a $10 fee added to the cost of
the program.
DEADLINE: We will accommodate
all girls that register by 4/10/15.
After that date it will depend on
availability.
CODE:
522071-A
Youth Sports
cont. on p. 5
Wednesdays 3:30 - 5:00PM
Hands will create clay projects, designing
functional and whimsical projects that will
certainly express individualism and imaginative
minds. All projects will be ﬁred, glazed, or painted.
Limit: 10 artists
Fee: $67 Resident
$78 Non-Resident
IMAGINATION STATION
Second Saturday of the month for ages 4 and up
Saturday Morning 10:30AM – 12:00PM
Saturday mornings are available for children to
drop-in and let their colors ﬂy! The format will be
focused around art materials of the day, ex. Paint
Day, Sculpture Day, Paper/Collage Day. Inspiration
and techniques will be offered as young hands
and minds express individual exploration and
interpretation.
Fee: $10
HOMESCHOOL ART
Please inquiry and we can create a time for your
group of students.
Email Jen at [email protected]
ARTRAGEOUS BIRTHDAY PARTIES
still available!
Please visit www.rutlandrec.com/hands-on-mindson for updated information.
Like us on Facebook
Look for summer camps with Hands-On Minds-On
in the Summer Rec brochure!
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TEAM SPORTS
Youth Sports
cont. from p. 4
MINORS AND MAJORS
BASEBALL
Games are played on weekday evenings with occasional
Saturdays used as needed. Once teams have been organized
through a draft process, coaches will notify players about
practice and game schedules. All players must attend a
mandatory evaluation on Sunday March 29th on the turf at
Giorgetti Arena.
MINORS BASEBALL
STAFF:
Volunteer Coaches
GRADES: 3-4
PROGRAM START DATE: Evaluations – Sunday March
29th. Practice and game start dates will be weather
dependent.
LOCATION: Meadow North
FEE:
$45 resident $56 non-resident
(plus a $40 refundable uniform deposit)
$10 late registration fee added after 3/16/15
DEADLINE: Once the department forms teams, your
child will be put on a waiting list.
CODE:
521013-G
MAJORS BASEBALL
STAFF:
Volunteer Coaches
GRADES: 5-6
PROGRAM START DATE: Evaluations – Sunday March
29th. Practice and game start dates will be weather
dependent.
LOCATION: Whites
FEE:
$50 resident $61 non-resident
(plus a $40 refundable uniform deposit)
$10 late registration fee added after 3/16/15
DEADLINE: Once the department forms teams, your
child will be put on a waiting list.
CODE:
521013-H
LACROSSE
K- 2nd GRADE CO-ED OUTDOOR
Join RHS Varsity Lacrosse coaches and their players for a
non-contact, skills program that is designed to introduce
America’s “First Sport” to your child. Required equipment:
lacrosse stick and mouth-guard. There will be limited sticks
available to rent for the season at the Recreation Center.
Rental fee is $5 with a $45 deposit.
DIRECTOR: RHS Coaches
DATES:
4/12/15-5/17/15
TIME:
10:00 – 11:00PM Sundays
LOCATION: RHS
FEE:
$32 resident $43 non-resident
$10 late registration fee added after 4/6/15
CODE:
522251-A
TRAVEL LACROSSE
Our girls and boys teams play in the Tri Mountain Lacrosse
League. Games are primarily on Saturday mornings and
Sundays with a few weekday evening games. All the teams
will play in the Middlebury tournament in June. The season
starts mid to late-April and runs through mid-June with
practice schedules determined by the coaches.
GRADES: 3-8 (3 separate division within this grade
range with separate girls and boys teams)
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DATE:
Mid April – mid-June
TIME:
Games Saturday mornings & Sundays
with a few weekday evening games possible; practices
determined by coaches
FEES:
Grades 3-6 $53 resident $64 non-resident
Grades 7-8 $63 resident $74 non-resident
All players will need to become US Lacrosse members
($25/player in addition to the program fee) prior to the
registering with the Rutland Recreation Department. No
registration will be taken without a current US Lacrosse
Membership.
$10 late registration fee added after 4/1/15
CODE:
522251
Required equipment- Boys: helmet, shoulder pads, elbow
pads, gloves, mouth guard, lacrosse stick and gloves. Girls:
eyewear, mouth guard, and lacrosse stick. (Note that girls and
boys sticks are not the same.) A limited amount of equipment
is available for rent by the Recreation Department if you do
not have your own. Please ask at time of registration.
U19 GIRLS RUGBY
Join one of the fastest growing youth sports in the nation and
see what the excitement is all about. We teach all our players
proper playing technique, laws (rules) of the game and proper
conditioning to ensure they will enjoy the sport. Open to all
high school age students in the area regardless of school
afﬁliation. If we have an appropriately trained coach we will
offer a boy’s team again this year along with a girls’ team.
HEAD COACH: Nick McCardle
GRADES: 9-12
LOCATION: Gawet Rugby Field, West Rutland
DATES:
Early March – June
(Practice twice a week – game on Saturday or Sunday
FEE:
$88 Rutland resident $99 non-resident
(includes USA Rugby Membership and transportation
to away games. Need based scholarships available.
YOUTH SOCCER
U4 Soccer Co-ed
Fun games to teach the basics during this 45-minute
introduction to the world of soccer! This is a parent/child
program, meaning a parent or guardian must participate with
their child.
AGES:
Must turn 4 before 8/31/15
DATES:
4/25/15-6/6/15 (no program 5/23/15)
TIME:
Saturdays 8:15 – 9:00AM
LOCATION: Polo Fields
FEE:
$25 resident $36 non-resident
$10 late registration fee added after 4/15/15
CODE:
511102-A
PreK-Kindergarten Soccer
Fun games to teach the basics will be followed by small-sided
play during this hour-long introduction to the world of soccer!
This program will only be effective with the help of parents.
We will require at least one parent per week to be their child’s
team coach during the season.
DIRECTOR: Tim Cassidy
AGES:
Must turn 5 before 8/31/15
Must be in Kindergarten for U6
DATES:
4/25/15-6/6/15(no program 5/23/15)
DAY/TIME: Saturdays 8:00 – 9:00AM
LOCATION: Polo Fields
FEE:
$31 resident $42 non-resident
$10 late registration fee added after 4/15/15
CODE:
U5 511102-B U6 511102-C
1st -2nd Grade Soccer
TIME:
Saturday Afternoon Games
LOCATION: Polo Fields
FEE:
$42 resident $53 non-resident
$10 late registration fee added after 4/15/15
CODE:
511102-F/F1
DIRECTOR: Tim Cassidy
AGES:
Must be in 1st or 2nd Grade
DATES:
4/25/15-6/6/15(no program 5/23/15)
TIME:
Saturdays 9:30- 10:45AM
LOCATION: Polo Fields
FEE:
$37 resident $48 non-resident
$10 late registration fee added after 4/15/15
CODE:
U7 511102-D U8 511102-E
5th-6th Grade Soccer
Each week your child will play fun, skill-oriented games
designed to help develop the necessary foundation to enjoy
the game. We will attempt to form separate all girls and all
boys teams. We will require at least one parent per week to be
their child’s team coach during the session.
COMMISSIONER:
Tim Cassidy
STAFF:
Volunteer Coaches
GRADE:
5-6
DATES:
5/2, 5/9, 5/16, & 5/30
TIME:
Saturday Afternoon Games
LOCATION: Polo Fields
FEE:
$42 resident $53 non-resident
$10 late registration fee added after 4/15/15
CODE:
511102-G/G1
SPRING SOCCER
RECREATION LEAGUE
3rd – 6th teams will play six full games over the course
of three Saturdays and ﬁnish the season with a 3rd/4th
Jamboree and 5th/6th Tournament. For more information
pick-up a handout at the Courcelle Building Main ofﬁce or
visit our website www.rutlandrec.com
3rd - 4th Grade Soccer
COMMISSIONER:
Tim Cassidy
STAFF:
Volunteer Coaches
GRADE:
3-4
DATES:
5/2, 5/9, 5/16, & 5/30
SUMMER SPORTS
CAMPS
Please watch for our Summer
Program guide available Monday,
March 30 in the Rutland Herald.
There will be information on
Summer Sports Camps including:
Baseball, Basketball, Field Hockey,
Lacrosse, Soccer, Track & Field,
Tennis, Flag Football and Golf.
This competitive USA
Swimming program offers
swimming levels 5 years of
age to adult, including Learn
to Swim for all age groups,
Novice, Advanced Levels 1 & 2
Introducing Masters Swimming
“KAC is a wonderful program. It has provided my children
a chance to improve their swimming in a safe and
welcoming environment. Not only has KAC improved
my children’s swimming but also their social skills and
sportsmanship. My children love KAC and so do I”
- Mary Ellen, parent
As part of the USA Swimming organization,
The Killington Aquatic Club’s vision statement is
to promote and stimulate life-long love of swimming
and to build a program of excellence in training, team
unity and character, where every swimmer has the
opportunity to achieve their potential while cultivating
lasting relationships invaluable in swimming and in life.
“I think swimming is fun when I am
competing or practicing, and the
best part is hanging out with my
coaches and friends!”
- Heidi, age 9
A special Thank You to our many sponsors and supporters!
Located at the Pico Sports Center in Killington, VT
Contact us @ [email protected]
Telephone - 802-353-0428
www.facebook.com/KillingtonAquaticClub
For more Scheduling, Pricing and General Information, please visit
www.killingtonaquaticclub.com
Rutland Recreation & Parks Department SPRING 2015 • 5
YOUTH & ADULT INDOOR SPORTS AT GIORGETTI ARENA
INDOOR SOCCER U6/U8
PLEASE NOTE: Giorgetti arena is not a INDOOR FLAG FOOTBALL Grades 4th – 6th
climate controlled facility and the inside This program will be organized game play run by Jim Shortle. LIMITED ENROLLMENT– This program WILL ﬁll quickly.
DIRECTOR: Jim Shortle
DIRECTOR: Tim Cassidy
temperature frequently mirrors the outside DATES: 3/14-4/18 (6 weeks)
AGES:
U6 - Must be in Pre-K or Kindergarten
temperature. Be sure to dress warm with TIME:
1:00PM – 2:00PM Saturdays
U8 - Must be in 1st or 2nd Grade
$48 resident $59 non-resident
DATES:
3/14-4/18
several layers of clothing (that you can take FEE:
$10 late registration fee after 3/5
TIME:
8:00 – 9:00AM Saturdays U8
off as you warm up) and consider a winter
CODE:
522022
9:00 – 10:00AM Saturdays U6
hat and gloves on the cooler days.
FEE:
$48 City Resident, $59 Non-Resident.
INDOOR LACROSSE K-2nd GRADE CO-ED
This non-contact, skills program that is designed to
introduce America’s “First Sport” to your child. Required
equipment: lacrosse stick and mouth-guard. There will be
limited supply of sticks available to rent for the season.
Rental fee is $5 with a $45 deposit.
DATES:
TIME:
FEE:
CODE:
3/15-4/5 (4 weeks)
10:00 – 11:00AM Sundays
$30 resident $41 Non-resident
$10 late registration fee after 2/28
522251
INDOOR LACROSSE
Grades 3 - 6 Skills—Boys and Girls
This is a great chance to work on the skills required to be
successful in lacrosse. Instructors will work with a variety of
skill levels. Equipment: Full equipment is required for both
girls and boys. Equipment is available for rental for a fee and
deposit, please inquire at 773-1822 for details.
DATES:
TIME:
FEE:
CODE:
3/15-4/5 (4 weeks)
11:00AM – 12:00PM Sundays
$30 resident $41 Non-resident
$10 late registration fee after 2/28
522251
INDOOR FIELD HOCKEY Grades K-6
Whether you are new to the sport or need a challenge,
this program is right up your alley! From fundamentals to
scrimmages, ﬁeld hockey on this surface is a blast! Stick
rentals are available for a $10 fee. Required equipment:
mouth guard, shin guards, sneakers, and stick.
DIRECTOR: Kayla Ploof, RHS Assistant Varsity Coach
DATES:
3/14-4/18 (6 weeks)
TIME:
11:00AM – 12:00PM Saturdays
FEE:
$48 resident $59 non-resident
$10 late registration fee after 3/5
CODE:
521082-A
INDOOR FIELD HOCKEY Grades 5-8
Join in an hour of instructional game play. Enhance yours skills
through playing at faster pace than outdoor surfaces. If you
are thinking about trying the sport this is a great way to jump
in! Required equipment: mouth guard, shin guards, sneakers,
and stick. *Grades 5-6 must have participated in at least two
previous seasons of either indoor or outdoor ﬁeld hockey.
DIRECTOR: Kayla Ploof, RHS Assistant Varsity Coach
DATES:
3/14-4/18
TIME:
12:00PM-1:00PM Saturdays
FEE:
$48 resident $59 non-resident
$10 late registration fee after 3/5
CODE:
521082-C
CODE:
$10 late registration fee after 3/5
511102- Q1,R
INDOOR SOCCER YOUTH LEAGUE
U10/U12/Middle School (Separate divisions/gender)
Very limited enrollment – Register Early!
DATES:
3/9-5/1 (10 GAME SEASON)
TIME:
Weekday evenings/Saturdays anytime/
some Sunday mid morning or late
afternoon.
FEE:
U10/U12 $63 Resident, $74 Non-Resident
(Includes a T-shirt)
U14
$65 Resident, $76 Non-Resident
DEADLINE: 2/23/15
CODE:
511102
TOT DROP-IN
Looking for something to do with your little ones on Saturday
mornings? Why not bring them to the indoor turf ﬁeld and let
them have a ball, literally! This drop-in hour is unstructured
time for kids 18-months to 4 years to just be kids and play
around with balls, tunnels and other age appropriate items.
Tots can burn some energy while developing gross motor
skills. There may still be snow outside, but the grass is green
in Giorgetti Arena! Dress warm!
AGES:
18 Months- 4 Years
DATES:
TIME:
FEE:
3/14-4/25 Saturdays
10:00AM-11:00AM
$5
ADULT INDOOR SPORTS
Limited enrollment for all indoor programs
so please register early!
INDOOR ADULT FIELD HOCKEY LEAGUE
ELIGIBILITY: For high school freshmen players and up
DATES:
3/9 – 5/1 (Sunday & Wednesday evenings)
COST:
$750 per team with 10 games guaranteed
Grab some friends (men are welcome) and put a team
together
TEAM PACKETS: Available at rutlandrec.com or at the
Courcelle Main Ofﬁce
WOMEN’S 30+ SOCCER LEAGUE & MEN’S
OPEN SOCCER LEAGUE
DATES:
COST:
3/10 – 4/28
$750 per team with 10 games
(4 team minimum/league)
TEAM PACKETS: Available at rutlandrec.com
or at the Courcelle Main Ofﬁce
INDOOR ADULT DROP-IN SOCCER
AGES:
DATES:
TIME:
FEE:
Men 35+ (8:05PM) & CO-ED 18+ (9:05PM)
3/12 – 4/30 (8 Thursdays)
8:05-9:05PM
Men 35+; 9:05-10:05PM Co-ed 18+
Drop-in $8 per session or 8 sessions for
$55 with advance registration
For more information about indoor programs, leagues, or
facility rentals contact Jay Thomas at 802-773-1822 or jayt@
rutlandrec.com.
Session III Dates:
April 20th-June 13th
Registration opens March 30th
Classes in pre-school, girls and boys recreational
gymnastics, advanced gymnastics, trampoline &
tumbling and Aerial Awareness
2015-16
Girls Team
Forming
Email to
inquire
PARENTS’
NIGHT OUT
Summer Session
June 29th-August 21st
Open Gym
Second Friday of every
month • 6:00pm-9:00pm
for kids, teens
and adults weekly–
check the
website for times!
56 Howe Street (behind Amtrack Station) ✧ 802-772-7011
www.cobravt.com ✧ [email protected]
6 • Rutland Recreation & Parks Department SPRING 2015
Weekly yoga,
bellydance, NIA
and African
Dance classes
Pre School
Open Gym
Second Tuesday of every
month • 11:15am-12:30pm
www.rutlandrec.com
Godnick Adult Center Programs
INTEGRATIVE YOGA
This class is gentle to moderate in nature, and all are
welcome. Beginners will have an experience that is
challenging but safe; experienced students will learn
how to work at a deeper level to develop a more personal
practice. Each class will include postures, breathing
exercises, and relaxation as well as other yogic
techniques. Please bring a towel or mat.
INSTRUCTOR: Stephanie Jones
SPRING SESSION 2 (8 weeks)
DATES:
3/4/15 – 5/29/15 WEDNESDAYS
(NO CLASS 4/1)
TIMES:
SECTION A: 5:00 – 6:15 PM
SECTION B: 6:30 – 7:45 PM
LOCATION: The Courcelle Building
FEE:
$41 RESIDENT $52 NON-RESIDENT
Collette Tours and the Godnick Adult Center offer a
trip to the America’s Music Cities featuring:
New Orleans, Memphis & Nashville:
September 20–27, 2015.
Brochures are available at the Godnick Center.
Highlights of the September 2015 trip include:
French Quarters, New Orleans School of Cooking, Swamp
Tour, Graceland, Grand Ole Opry Show & Backstage Tour,
Historic RCA Studio B, Country Music Hall of Fame, Ryman
Auditorium. Special presentation with Matt from
Colette Tours on Wednesday, March 11 at 10:30 a.m.
READING AND DISCUSSION
DATE/TIME: The fourth Tuesday of each month at 2:00 PM.
The book for February 24 is “Trans-Sister Radio” by Chris
Bohjalian.
STRENGTH TRAINING
DANCING
This course is designed to Burn the Fat and Feed
the Muscle. This total body ﬁtness program has been
designed to teach proven principles of progressive
weight training and nutrition for maximum muscle
building, toning and fat loss. You will need to purchase
a set of adjustable dumb bells.
COUNTRY LINE DANCE – Join us for a fun cardiovascular
workout with both new and old-line dances. No experience
necessary and no partner needed.
INSTRUCTOR: Marilyn Sheldon
DAY:
Tuesdays
TIME:
9:30 – 10:30 AM
FEE:
$3 per class or 10 classes for $25
INSTRUCTOR: John Scaralia
DATES:
2/24/15 - 4/2/15
(No class 3/3, 11 classes)
FEE:
$65 RESIDENT $76 NON-RESIDENT
DATES:
4/14/15 - 5/21/15
FEE:
$70 RESIDENT $81 NON-RESIDENT
DAYS:
Tuesday and Thursday
TIME:
6:00 – 7:00 PM
LOCATION: Godnick Adult Center
FENCING CLUB
Join our informal fencing club! The club runs year-round
with registrations on a quarterly basis. Beginners are
welcome to come and learn the footwork involved with
fencing. All levels welcome. Participants need to provide
their own equipment. Rolling enrollment throughout the
season.
FACILITATOR: Gene Gyori
AGES:
12+
DATES:
4/07/15 - 6/23/15 TUESDAYS
TIME:
7:00 – 8:00 PM
FEE:
$38 RESIDENT $49 NON-RESIDENT
LOCATION: Godnick Center
WOMEN’S MOUNTAIN
BIKE CLINIC
This class is designed for beginning to advanced beginner
mountain bike riders. Bike handling skills will be taught
to build conﬁdence for biking on the trails.
COACH:
DATES:
DAYS:
TIME:
LOCATION:
FEE:
Shelly Lutz
4/30/15 – May 28 (5 classes)
Thursday
6:00 – 7:30 PM
Pine Hill Park
$13 RESIDENT & $24 NON-RESIDENT
www.rutlandrec.com
GROOVEY GRANNIES LINE DANCE – Intermediate line
dance, mostly country with a little variety. No partner is needed.
The line dance class also includes the option of practicing
routines for entertaining residents at the local nursing homes.
INSTRUCTOR: Marilyn Sheldon
DAY:
Thursday
TIME:
9:30 – 10:30 AM
FEE:
$3 per class or 10 classes for $25
EXERCISE PROGRAMS
Watch for more information on the up-coming beginning
level Tai chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention program we
are going to be offering soon.
FIT FOR LIFE: Increase your level of ﬁtness with simple low
impact exercise, step, strength work and ﬂexibility. This is
not a class for beginners.
INSTRUCTOR: Marilyn Sheldon
DAYS:
Mondays and Wednesdays
TIME:
9:25-10:30 AM
FEE:
$3 per class or 10 classes for $25
PRANA YOGA - No experience necessary. Gentle
movements with body awareness, and breathing exercises
to invigorate and relax the body and the mind. Bring a mat or
blanket, and wear comfortable clothes. Poses may be done
in a chair, or standing. The student is guided to move into
a posture only so far as it feels right to her/his body. ALSO:
11:30 am to noon: Introduction to meditation, a variety of
styles and techniques. No charge for the meditation.
INSTRUCTOR: Tammy Brown
DAY:
Friday
TIME:
10:30-11:30 AM
FEE:
$5.00 per class
MOVERS and SHAKERS - Do you have Parkinson’s disease
or know someone who does? An exercise group meets every
Monday at 10:30 AM. The program of low impact exercise is
designed to maintain or improve ﬂexibility, strength, and
balance.
BONE BUILDERS EXERCISE PROGRAM - Weights are
provided. All you need to bring is a bottle of water. Program is
provided by RSVP. Please contact RSVP for more information
at 775-8220.
DAYS:
Mondays and Wednesdays
DAYS:
Tuesdays and Thursdays
TIME:
1:00 – 1:45 PM
TIME:
3:30 – 4:15 PM
9:15 - 10 AM or 5:30 – 6:15 PM
FEE:
Free
OTHER SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
MOVIE and SNACKS– Once a month we select a different
movie and watch it on our TV. The selection
for February 11 is “The Book Thief” with Emily Watson.
“Knitting and more” - Want to knit or crotchet with a group?
Come join us on Tuesday afternoons at 12:30 pm. Meet new
friends, work on personal projects, help with new ones.
BINGO – Mondays and Thursdays at 1:15 PM
PARTY BRIDGE – Tuesdays at 12:30 PM. The bridge group is
always looking for new players.
ADULT SKATE @ Giorgetti Arena: Tuesdays and
Thursdays from 11:30 am – 1 pm. Free for those 55 years
and older. Skate rentals are available for $3. Rates for those
under 55 are $4/residents and $5/non-residents. What a great
way to spend some time with your friends!
SuDoKu: on Wednesday afternoons at two o’clock. SuDoKu
is pure logic requiring no mathematical knowledge or
inclination. The classes are free of charge.
WELLNESS
SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS
FOOTCARE with staff from RAVNAH
DATE:
Last Wednesday of every month
TIME:
12:30 PM till ﬁnished
FEE:
Donation of $10.00
HEALTH CLINIC with blood pressure and health guidance
with volunteer Krista Pike, RN. Bring questions on health for
you or your family.
DATE:
Thursdays
TIME:
9:30 am to 1:30 pm
HEALTHIER LIVING Workshop with RRMC, February 2 March 16 at the Godnick Center. For anyone with Diabetes,
COPD, Asthma, Heart Disease, Obesity and many other
health issues, including Chronic Pain. This FREE 6-week
program will provide practical ways to handle topics such
as: Healthy Eating, Physical Activity & Rest, Dealing with
Fear, Anger & Frustration, Communication with Family and
Healthcare Providers. To register visit www.RRMC.org or call
802-773-9888, ext. 22.
MEALS
OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE –2015
Sessions are 1:30 to 3 pm. on Friday afternoons at the
Godnick Adult Ctr. Each session includes a talk followed by
time for questions & answers, comments & discussion. For
non-members the fee for each lecture is $5 at the door.
BRUNCH on Wednesday, February 25, at 11 a.m. The menu
will consist of pancakes and maple syrup, scrambled eggs,
bacon or sausage, potatoes, fruit salad, juice and coffee. The
fee of $4 is due at time of registration. Please register by
Monday, February 23.
LUNCHES contact Meals on Wheels at 775-0133 for
reservations
DAYS:
Mondays and Thursdays
TIME:
11:45 AM
FEE:
$3.50 donation for those over 60 and
$5.00 for those under
VARIETY SERIES
February 6: Recognizing Vermont’s Built Treasures Glenn Andres
February 13: Victoria’s Secrets -Prof. Antonia Losano
February 20: A Journalist’s Experiences in the Islamic
Republic of Iran -Steve Zind
February 27: Adapting to Climate Change - Dr. Alan Betts
NOVEL IDEAS
March 6:
The English Victorian Novel: Realism and
Social Reform -Sarah Alexander
March 13: In the American Grain - Brett Millier
March 20: The French Realist Novel of the 19th
Century - Julien Webber
March 27: Ideas and Ideology in the Russian Novel Kevin McKenna
AARP Tax Aide: February 9 through April 15. Free tax
counseling and preparation for taxpayers with middle and
low income, with special attention to those 60 and older. You
do not have to be a member of AARP or a retiree to use this
service. Please call (after February 1st ) for an appointment:
Phil Stephan, 773-893.
AARP SAFE DRIVING with Sharen Underwood is on
Wednesday, March 18, from 11 am to 4 p.m. . Pre-registration
is required. Call Sharen Underwood at 235-2132. Fee is $15/
members and $20/non-member.
SENIOR SEMINAR DAY - TRIAD and the Godnick Adult
Center are sponsoring a Senior Seminar Day on Wednesday,
April 1, at the Godnick Center on Deer St. The day will begin
with registration at 8:30 a.m. Seminars will run from 9 a.m.
to noon. Lunch will feature a turkey dinner. The registration
fee of $3 is payable before March 25. A completed registration
form is required with the fee. Registration is limited. Forms
are available at the Godnick Adult Center.
Rutland Recreation & Parks Department SPRING 2015 • 7
Race Season is Coming
Are You Ready
for a Run?
Whether you are recovering from an
injury or surgery, Rutland Regional’s
therapists are expert at helping
athletes of all levels, from highly
competitive to weekend warriors.
We will develop a treatment plan
tailored for your age, activity, injury
and lifestyle.
Our goal is to shorten your recovery
time, optimize results and get you
back in the race!
Rutland Regional Medical Center
Rehabilitation Services
160 Allen Street, Rutland, VT 05701 • www.RRMC.org • 802.747.1840
8 • Rutland Recreation & Parks Department SPRING 2015
www.rutlandrec.com