January 17, 2021
Parents - We hope this message finds everyone well and staying safe and sound.
Below you will find comprehensive details on spring sports, summer recreation and any information that we have at this time.
We would like to emphasize that Closter Recreation, Haworth Recreation and Demarest Recreation's (DAA) number one priority is keeping the children and families safe during these unprecedented times. Any programs that are run will be conducted following all recommended protocols set forth by the governor’s office, local health and OEM offices, and local town officials. We must PLAN for rec programs accordingly, and we will be moving forward on the basis of these agencies and officials, allowing programs to take place as the spring/summer approaches.
Parents - We hope this message finds everyone well and staying safe and sound.
Below you will find comprehensive details on spring sports, summer recreation and any information that we have at this time.
We would like to emphasize that Closter Recreation, Haworth Recreation and Demarest Recreation's (DAA) number one priority is keeping the children and families safe during these unprecedented times. Any programs that are run will be conducted following all recommended protocols set forth by the governor’s office, local health and OEM offices, and local town officials. We must PLAN for rec programs accordingly, and we will be moving forward on the basis of these agencies and officials, allowing programs to take place as the spring/summer approaches.
T-BALL/BASEBALL/SOFTBALL 2021
Spring Baseball/Girls Softball
We are planning on running the following programs for K-8 boy and girls:
· K Tee ball (depending upon the number of boys and girls that register will determine if this is going to be a Coed program or boys separate from girls)
· 1/2 girls Softball
· 1 boys Baseball
· 2 boys Baseball
· 3/4 Girls Softball
· 3/4 Boys Baseball
· 5/6 Girls Softball
· 5/6 Boys Baseball
· 7/8 Girls Softball
· 7/8 Boys Baseball
Dates:
K-2 will not start until late April (tentatively Sunday April 25th following opening day ceremonies in Closter)
Evaluations for boys and girls REC- grades 3-8 will take place in mid-March, tentatively the weekend of 3/20.
Rec Baseball Softball games for boys and girls will start tentatively the week of April 19th.
Coaches: Coaches are needed for all levels of baseball and softball. More so especially during these unprecedented times. In order to coach or assist, parents must take a one time (ONLINE) Rutgers Safety Class. PLEASE considering volunteering to help coach your child's team(s). Parents who take the Online class will be reimbursed once they submit their Rutgers safety card. (This is one of the only good things to come from the pandemic- that this course can now be taken ONLINE!!!). Information and the link to upcoming Rutgers safety classes can be found below within the Lacrosse info.
Travel Baseball Grades 1st-8th grade
Travel baseball for the more serious baseball player in a competitive baseball league will be offered for children in grades 1 through 8. In order to play TRAVEL baseball, the children must be registered for REC baseball. Only the children that are registered for REC Baseball will receive information on travel evaluations/tryouts. Dates for these tryouts are tentatively scheduled for mid-March.
REGISTRATION for Baseball/Softball
Registration will be open in Closter CommunityPass for Closter and Haworth residents on 2/1-3/12 and in Demarest CommunityPass for Demarest residents on the same dates 2/1-3/12. Take advantage of the early bird!!!
We are planning on running the following programs for K-8 boy and girls:
· K Tee ball (depending upon the number of boys and girls that register will determine if this is going to be a Coed program or boys separate from girls)
· 1/2 girls Softball
· 1 boys Baseball
· 2 boys Baseball
· 3/4 Girls Softball
· 3/4 Boys Baseball
· 5/6 Girls Softball
· 5/6 Boys Baseball
· 7/8 Girls Softball
· 7/8 Boys Baseball
Dates:
K-2 will not start until late April (tentatively Sunday April 25th following opening day ceremonies in Closter)
Evaluations for boys and girls REC- grades 3-8 will take place in mid-March, tentatively the weekend of 3/20.
Rec Baseball Softball games for boys and girls will start tentatively the week of April 19th.
Coaches: Coaches are needed for all levels of baseball and softball. More so especially during these unprecedented times. In order to coach or assist, parents must take a one time (ONLINE) Rutgers Safety Class. PLEASE considering volunteering to help coach your child's team(s). Parents who take the Online class will be reimbursed once they submit their Rutgers safety card. (This is one of the only good things to come from the pandemic- that this course can now be taken ONLINE!!!). Information and the link to upcoming Rutgers safety classes can be found below within the Lacrosse info.
Travel Baseball Grades 1st-8th grade
Travel baseball for the more serious baseball player in a competitive baseball league will be offered for children in grades 1 through 8. In order to play TRAVEL baseball, the children must be registered for REC baseball. Only the children that are registered for REC Baseball will receive information on travel evaluations/tryouts. Dates for these tryouts are tentatively scheduled for mid-March.
REGISTRATION for Baseball/Softball
Registration will be open in Closter CommunityPass for Closter and Haworth residents on 2/1-3/12 and in Demarest CommunityPass for Demarest residents on the same dates 2/1-3/12. Take advantage of the early bird!!!
SUMMER RECREATION (for closter children only)
FULL DAY SUMMER RECREATION (for Closter children only)
We are completely at the mercy of the governor’s office, local Board of Health and OEM offices and the schools allowing us to use the facilities for our summer rec program to take place. We are planning to send out a SURVEY the first week of February. We ask that all parents interested in sending their children to the full day summer rec program to fill out the survey. This will allow us to plan properly and see what our needs are for space and counselors. We will NOT be collecting fees until we are 100% certain that we will be able to offer a camp this year.
HALF DAY FREE SUMMER RECREATION (for Closter children only)
If we are able to run the Full Day Summer Rec program, our half day - free summer rec program will also run.
We are completely at the mercy of the governor’s office, local Board of Health and OEM offices and the schools allowing us to use the facilities for our summer rec program to take place. We are planning to send out a SURVEY the first week of February. We ask that all parents interested in sending their children to the full day summer rec program to fill out the survey. This will allow us to plan properly and see what our needs are for space and counselors. We will NOT be collecting fees until we are 100% certain that we will be able to offer a camp this year.
HALF DAY FREE SUMMER RECREATION (for Closter children only)
If we are able to run the Full Day Summer Rec program, our half day - free summer rec program will also run.
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CommunityPass now open for:
- Spring T-Ball/Baseball/Softball - Coach Volunteer |
Any questions on any of these programs, please send an email to Jim Oettinger at closterrecjim@aol.com
Jim Oettinger
Closter Recreation/Parks Director
201-674-3413
Schedules for T Ball / Boys Baseball / Girls Softball
are posted on the Schedules Tab. (updated 5/3/19)
2019
Spring Challenger "Differently-Abled"
Baseball / Track
Registration
Go to Challenger Program for more info.
To register via CommunityPass and pay online, click the button above.
Spring Sports Registration
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Online registration for T-Ball / Baseball / Softball is now open in CommunityPass. Take advantage of the early bird fee and register as soon as possible!
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Here is the letter sent home to schools for spring sports registration.
It has information about coaches, clinics & camps, travel baseball/softball, and registration for other spring sports. | ||
BASEBALL EVALUATIONS INFO
Location: NVBA, 51 Railroad Ave, Closter
updated as of 3/14
Location: NVBA, 51 Railroad Ave, Closter
updated as of 3/14
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TUESDAY, March 19th
3rd / 4th Grade BOYS - 6:45pm ~ 8:00pm WEDNESDAY, March 20th 5th / 6th Grade BOYS - 7:00pm ~ 8:15pm 7th / 8th Grade BOYS - 8:15pm ~ 9:30pm FRIDAY, March 22nd 1st / 2nd Grade BOYS - 6:15pm ~ 7:30pm |
SUNDAY, March 24th
1st / 2nd Grade BOYS - 1:00pm ~ 2:00pm 3rd / 4th Grade BOYS - 2:00pm ~ 3:00pm 5th / 6th Grade BOYS - 3:00pm ~ 4:00pm 7th / 8th Grade BOYS - 4:00pm ~ 5:00pm SUNDAY, March 31st 7th / 8th Grade BOYS - 1:30pm ~ 2:30pm |
SOFTBALL EVALUATIONS INFO
SUNDAY, March 31st
Location: NVBA, 51 Railroad Ave, Closter
3rd / 4th Grade GIRLS - 2:30pm ~ 3:30pm
5th / 6th Grade GIRLS - 3:30pm ~ 4:30pm
Location: NVBA, 51 Railroad Ave, Closter
3rd / 4th Grade GIRLS - 2:30pm ~ 3:30pm
5th / 6th Grade GIRLS - 3:30pm ~ 4:30pm