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Recreation 2007-2008 Fall and Winter Programs

 

Programs

BLAZESPORTS HAMBURG

The Town of Hamburg Recreation Department recently applied for and was accepted as a BlazeSports America community. BlazeSports America is an organization dedicated to maximizing the potential of people with physical disability through sport. As a BlazeSports club we have made a commitment to develop programs of this nature and will be showcasing our plans at the BlazeSports open house on October 7th.

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ADAPTIVE SPORTS CLINICS
FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL, SOCCER, GENERAL SPORTS & ACTIVITIES

Goal: To provide the participants with a general knowledge of the various listed sport, through a variety of skill development stations.
Programs to begin in the late fall 2007. Contact the Recreation Department for further details.

Site: Blasdell Elementary School
Dates: To begin 11/03/07
Day & Time: Saturdays
10:00am – 11:00am
11:15am – 12:15am
12:30pm – 1:30pm
Registration: Town of Hamburg Recreation Department Office
For: Individuals with learning physical & mental disabilities.
Note: Contact the Recreation Department for further details.

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FAMILY SWIM

Site: Frontier Middle and High School Pools
Dates: 10/14/07 – 4/06/08
Day & Time: Sundays 2:00-4:00PM @ High School
Sundays 1:00-3:00PM @ Middle School
Wednesdays 7:00-9:00PM @ High School ONLY
Registration: Sign in at site
For: Town of Hamburg Resident Families
Fee: No Charge
Staff: Certified Lifeguards
NOTE: Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult

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OPEN RECREATIONAL SWIM

Site: Frontier Middle & High School Pools
Dates: 10/13/07 – 4/05/08
Day & Time: Saturdays 1:00-4:00PM @ High School
Saturdays 12:00-3:00PM @ Middle School
Registration: Sign in at site
For: Town of Hamburg Resident Families
Fee: No Charge
Staff: Certified Lifeguards
NOTE: Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult

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ACTIVITY SWIM

Site: Frontier High School Pool
Dates: 10/13/07 – 4/05/08
Day & times: Saturdays 4:00-5:00PM
Registration: Reserve date by calling the Recreation Office.
For: Town of Hamburg Youth Organizations
(Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, etc.)
Fee: No Charge
Staff: Certified Lifeguards

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RECREATIONAL SWIM FOR THE DISABLED

Site: Frontier High School Pool
Dates: 10/16/07- 4/01/08
Day & Time: Tuesday 6:00PM – 9:00PM
Registration: Town of Hamburg Recreation Office
For: Physically and/or mentally handicapped individuals
Fee: $15.00 per participant for the season
Staff: Certified Lifeguards

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SATURDAY GYM

Site: Frontier Community Learning Center &
Pinehurst Elementary School
Dates: 11/3/07 – 3/29/08
Day & Time: Saturday 9:00AM – 1:30PM
9:00AM – 10:30PM (Grades 2-5)
10:30AM – 12:00PM (Grades 6-8)
12:00AM – 1:30PM (Grades 9-12)
Registration: Sign in at site
For: Children 2nd grade – 12th grade
Fee: No Charge
Staff: Program Staff
NOTE: Participants must wear gym shoes.

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TOWN TOT

(Early Childhood Education Program)

Site: Lakeview Rd. Recreation Center
Dates: Weekly sessions beginning 9/10/07
Day & Time: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:15AM – 11:45AM
Registration: Town of Hamburg Recreation Office
For: Youth 3 – 5 years of age.
Fee: $8.00 per day (Residents)
$11.00 per day (Non-residents)
Supervisor:Lisa Motz

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YOUTH SKI PROGRAM

Site: Kissing Bridge Ski Center
Dates: Eight (8) Saturdays beginning 1/5/07
Day & Time: Saturday 8:00AM (Bus Pick Up) – 4:00PM (Return)
Registration: Town of Hamburg Recreation Office
For: Youth 9-18 yrs.
Fee: To be announced
Staff: Pam McDonnell
NOTE: Bus transportation provided.

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FITNESS PROGRAM

Site: Hamburg Town Park Fitness Center
Lakeshore Rd. (RT.5) Athol Springs
Days & Times
FOR YOUTH: Monday thru Friday 2:30PM – 5:30PM
FOR ADULTS, SENIORS, & COLLEGE STUDENTS: Monday thru Friday 6:00AM – 2:30PM
5:30PM – 9:30PM
Saturday 7:00AM – 5:00PM
Sunday 7:00AM – 2:00PM
REGISTRATION: Town Park Fitness Center
FOR: Resident youth 8th – 12th grade
Resident full-time college students
Resident adult 19-59 yrs.
Resident senior 60 yrs. & older
FEE ADULTS: (19-59 yrs.) $75/Quarter, $175/Year (Paid in full)
ADULT COUPLES: $120/Quarter, $300/Year, (Paid in full)
FEE SENIORS: $55/Quarter, $120/Year, (Paid in full)
SENIOR COUPLES: $80/Quarter, $185/Year, (Paid in full)
FEE COLLEGE STUDENT: $20/Month, $55/Quarter, $120/Year (Paid in full)
YOUTH FEE: $12/Year
AEROBICS ONLY FEE: $20/Month, $140/Year
AEROBIC CLASSES Classes offered at various times and levels each day.
DAYS & TIMES: Please call the Fitness Center for current schedule.
NOTE: Weight machines, free weights, treadmills, elliptical trainers, Jacob’s Ladder, recumbent bike, stair climbers, stationary bikes. Aerobic classes included in full membership.

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Volleyball - Co-Ed - A (Intermediate)

Site: Frontier High School(Auxiliary Gym)
Dates: 10/15/07 – 4/7/08
Day & Time: Monday 6:00PM – 10:00PM
Registration: Completed roster and fee to Town of Hamburg Recreation Office
For: Adult Co-Ed teams (18 yrs. & above)
Fee: Resident teams (75%) $125.00
Non-resident teams $225.00
Staff: Joe Steger, Supervisor
Note: Roster and fee due on 10/03/07. Twelve (12) openings only. If more than 12 teams are registered by deadline, resident teams will receive preference. Teams must consist of 3-males & 3-females.
TEAMS WILL PAY FOR OFFICIALS ON A PER GAME BASIS

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Volleyball - Co-Ed - B (Recreational)

Site: Frontier High School(Auxiliary Gym)
Dates: 10/16/07 – 4/08/08
Day & Time: Tuesday 6:00PM – 10:00PM
Registration: Completed roster & fee to Town of Hamburg Recreation office
For: Adult teams (18 yrs. & above)
Fee: Resident teams (75%) $125.00
Non-resident teams $225.00
Staff: Joe Steger, Supervisor
Note: Roster and fee due on 10/03/07. Twelve (12) openings only. If more than 12 teams are registered by deadline, resident teams will receive preference. Teams must consist of 3-males & 3-females.
TEAMS WILL PAY FOR OFFICIALS ON A PER GAME BASIS.

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Volleyball Men's (Recreational)

Site: Frontier High School(Auxiliary Gym)
Dates: 10/18/07 – 4/10/08
Day & Time: Thursday 6:00PM – 10:00PM
Registration: Completed roster and fee to Town of Hamburg Recreation office
For: Adult teams (18 yrs. & above)
Fee: Resident teams (75%) $125.00
Non-resident teams $225.00
Staff: Joe Steger, Supervisor
Note: Roster and fee due on 10/03/07. Twelve (12) openings only. If more than 12 teams are registered by deadline, resident teams will receive preference. Teams must consist of 3-males & 3-females.
TEAMS WILL PAY FOR OFFICIALS ON A PER GAME BASIS.

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NFL JUNIOR PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

The Town of Hamburg Recreation Department, in cooperation with the Buffalo Bills will offer the JUNIOR PLAYER DEVELOPMENT (J.P.D) program in the Spring of 2008. J.P.D. is an introductory/developmental youth tackle football program for 12 –14 year olds. The program is designed to teach every participant, every position, through a step-by-step progression of skill instruction packaged in a re-adaptive, Fun and Safe environment. Equipment for the program is loaned to the participants of the NFL/JPD. For more information about J.P.D. and registration, please contact the Town of Hamburg Recreation Department at 646-5145.

Start Smart Multi-Sports Development Program
(A program of the National Alliance for Youth Sports)

Site: Session I - Big Tree Elementary School Gym
Session II – Town of Hamburg Recreation Center
For: Youth 3-5 years old
Dates: Fall Session I (Mondays) 9/10/07 – 10/22/07 No program 10/8
Spring Session II (Wednesdays) 4/23/08 – 5/28/08
Time: Fall Session I – Mondays 6:30pm – 7:30 pm
Spring Session II – Wednesdays 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Registration: Town of Hamburg Recreation Dept. Office
Fee: $35 per child Resident / $45 per child non-resident
Supervisor: Tim Jerome
Note: All equipment furnished by the Town Recreation Department. Fee includes participant manual, workbook and a T-Shirt. Maximum of 20 children per session.

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Start Smart Football
(A program of the National Alliance for Youth Sports)

Site: Big Tree Elementary School Gym
For: Youth 5-7 years old
Dates: Session I (Thursdays) 9/13/07 – 10/18/07 (6 weeks)
Session II (Mondays) 10/29/07 – 12/10/17 (6 weeks) (No Program 11/12/07)
Time: Sessions I & II 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Registration: Town of Hamburg Recreation Dept. Office
Fee: $45 per child resident/ $55 per child non-resident
Supervisor: Tim Jerome
Note: Maximum number of participants is 20 children. Fee includes a t-shirt, workbook, manual, football, belt, cones & a tee.

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Smart Start Basketball
(A program of the National Alliance for Youth Sports)

Site: Big Tree Elementary School Gym
For: Youth 3-5 years old
Dates: Session I (Thursdays) 11/01/07 – 12/13/07 (No program 11/22)
Session II (Mondays) 1/07/08 – 2/25/08 (No program 1/21 & 2/28)
Time: (Session I & II) 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Registration: Town of Hamburg Recreation Dept. Office
Fee: $45 per child resident/ $55 per child non-resident
Supervisor: Tim Jerome
Note: The fee includes a mini basketball, a soft bounce basketball, 4 cones, a T-Shirt, workbook, and a participant’s manual. Maximum of 20 children per session.

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Start Smart Baseball
(A program of the National Alliance for Youth Sports)

Site: Session I – Big Tree Elementary School Gym
Session II – Hamburg Town Arena Sport Court
For: Youth 3-5 years old
Dates: Session I – 2/28/08 – 4/03/08
Session II – 4/21/08 – 6/02/08 (No program 5/26)
Day & Time: Session I – Thursdays 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Session II – Mondays 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Registration: Town of Hamburg Recreation Dept. Office
Fee: $45 per child resident/ $55 per child non-resident
Supervisor: Tim Jerome
Note: The fee includes a beginner bat and ball set, two Koosh balls, a Koosh glove, a T-Shirt, a workbook, and a participant’s manual. Maximum of 20 children per session.

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Start Smart Soccer
(A program of the National Alliance for Youth Sports)

Site: Session I - Big Tree Elementary School
Session II - Hamburg Town Arena Sport Court
For: Youth 3-5 years old
Dates: Session I – 1/10/08 – 2/14/08
Session II – 3/03/08 – 4/07/058
Day & Time: Session I – Thursdays 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Session II – Wednesdays 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Registration: Town of Hamburg Recreation Dept. Office
Fee: $45 per child resident/ $55 per child non-resident
Supervisor: Tim Jerome
Note: The fee includes a Koosh soccer ball, a Kwik Goal soccer ball, shin guards, cones, a T-Shirt, a workbook, and a participant’s manual. Maximum of 20 children per session. All Start Smart Programs require an adult to participate with the child at each class.

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Tee-Level Golf Training Program
(A program of the National Alliance for Youth Sports)

A week long clinic in which qualified youngsters will receive instruction, a starter set of golf clubs, golf balls, a member bag tag and a golf shirt. The clinic covers all aspects of the game including swing fundamentals, chipping, putting rules, etiquette, golf course maintenance, and drug awareness. This program is highlighted by an end-of-the-week golf outing in which parents, guardians, or sponsors are able to participate with youngsters in their first on-course golf experience.

Site: Town of Hamburg Golf Course
Dates: Session I 7/8/08 – 7/11/08, 7/14/08 Golf Outing
Session II 7/15/08 – 7/18/08, 7/21/08 Golf Outing
Session III 7/22/08 – 7/25/08, 7/28/08 Golf Outing
Times: Each date stated above from 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Except 7/14, 7/21, 7/28 which will start at 8:00am
For the golf outing with sponsor.
Registration: Begins 4/07/08 Residents
4/21/08 Non-Residents
See Registration Procedures Section of this brochure
For: Youth 8 – 15 years of age.
Fee: TBA
(Includes instruction, starter set golf clubs, golf balls, & golf shirt)
Supervisor: Joe Wenzel
Note: Maximum 16 students per session! Rain make-ups will be handled by Program Supervisor.

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START SMART GOLF
(A Program of the National Alliance for Youth Sports)

Programs to be offered in Spring & Summer 2008. Contact the Recreation Dept. for further details.

Site: Blasdell Elementary School
For: Youth 5 –7 years old
Dates: 11/03/07 – 12/15/07 (6 sessions)
Day & Time: Saturday, 9:00am – 10:00am
Registration: Town of Hamburg Recreation Dept. Office
Fee: $45.00/Residents, $55.00/Nonresidents
Supervisor: Joe Wenzel (Instructor TBA)

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Green Level Golf Training Program
(A program of the National Alliance for Youth Sports and Hook a Kid on Golf.)

Designed for youth ages (8-15) who have basic introduction to the game but are not ready for on course play. The Green Level Training Program provides a practical training on the rules, etiquette and course management that a beginner needs prior to playing on the golf course.

Site: Town of Hamburg Public Golf Course
For: Youth ages 8-15
Dates: Session I (Wednesdays) 5/21/08 – 6/25/08
Session II (Thursdays) 5/22/08 – 6/26/08
Session III (Wednesdays) 7/09/08 – 8/13/08
Session IV (Thursdays) 7/10/08 – 8/14/08
Day & Time: 6:30 – 8:00PM
Fee: TBA
Registration: Begins 4/07/08 Residents
4/21/08 Non-Residents
See Registration Procedures Section of this brochure
Supervisor: Joe Wenzel
Note: Fee includes a carry bag with golf balls, tees, ball markers, and a divot repair tool. Maximum of 16 participants per session.

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Challenge Golf League Program
(A program of the National Alliance for Youth Sports and Hook a Kid on Golf.)

This program is for individuals who have been through or who are going through the Green Level Training Program. This is a team oriented league program modeled after other successful youth sports programs in which coaches are on hand.

Site: Town of Hamburg Public Golf Course
For: Youth ages 8 – 15
Division I – 8-11 year olds
Division II – 12-15 year olds
Dates: 5/13/08 – 8/05/08
Day & Time: Mondays (Division I Age Group)
Tuesdays (Division II Age Group)
Fee: TBA
Registration: Begins 4/07/08 Residents
4/21/08 Non-Residents
See Registration Procedures Section of this brochure
Supervisor: Joe Wenzel
Note: Maximum of 36 participants per division.

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Adult Golf Lessons - Spring

Course Outline: To cover fundamentals of the game of golf

Site: Town of Hamburg Public Golf Course
Dates: 5/12/08 – 6/12/08
Days & Time: AFTERNOONS
Mondays 11:30 – 12:30PM; 12:45 – 1:45PM
Tuesdays 11:30 – 12:30PM; 12:45 – 1:45PM
Days & Time: EVENINGS:
Mondays 5:30 – 6:30PM; 6:45 – 7:45PM
Tuesdays 5:30 – 6:30PM; 6:45 – 7:45PM
Wednesdays 5:30 – 6:30PM; 6:45 – 7:45PM
Thursdays 5:30 – 6:30PM; 6:45 – 7:45PM
Fee: TBA
Registration: Begins 4/07/08 Residents
4/21/08 Non-Residents
See Registration Procedures section of this brochure
Supervisor: Joe Wenzel
Note: Maximum of 8/minimum of 5 students per class. Rain make-ups will be scheduled by instructor.

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Adult Pick-Up Basketball

Site: Big Tree Elementary Gym
Dates: Session I 9/20/07 – 12/13/07
Session II 1/3/08 – 4/03/08
Day & Time: Thursdays 7:45 – 9:45PM
Registration: Town of Hamburg Recreation Dept. Office
For: Adults (18+)
Fee: $25.00 Per Session

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Mens Recreational Basketball League

Site: Frontier High School (Auxiliary & Main Gyms)
Dates: 10/20/07 – 4/05/08
Day & Time: Saturdays 1:30 – 6:30PM
Registration: Completed roster and fees to Town of Hamburg Recreation Dept. Office
For: Adult teams (18 years and above)
Fee: Resident teams (75%) $150.00
Non-Resident teams $250.00
$25.00 goes directly to Frontier schools
Staff: Joe Steger, Supervisor
Note: Teams pay for officials on a per game basis. Rosters due by 10/10/07

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Learn to Skate with Skate Great, Inc.

Site: Hamburg Town Arena
Dates: Session I: 9/26/07 – 11/14/07
Session II: 11/28/07 – 1/23/08
Session III: 1/30/08 – 3/19/08
Day & Time: Wednesday’s 5:00PM and 6:00PM starts
Registration: Town of Hamburg Recreation Dept. Office
For: 3 years and above (Teens and adults welcome)
Fee: Residents $62.00
Non-Residents $80.00
A once annual USFSA fee of $10.00/residents, $15.00/non-residents is also charged. Fee applies to all Skate Great Inc. programs
Note: Helmets are required for participation. A half hour practice time will be available for all participants on Wednesdays from 4:30 – 5:00pm. Cost is $5.00 per practice session.

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Daytime Learn to Skate with Skate Great, Inc.

Site: Hamburg Town Arena
Dates: Session I: 11/29/07 – 1/24/08
Session II: 1/31/08 – 3/20/08
Day & Time: Thursdays 9:30 – 10:15AM
Registration: Town of Hamburg Recreation Dept. Office
For: 3 years and above
Fee: Residents $62.00
Non-Residents $80.00
If parent(s) choose to participate with child, parent(s) will be charged $31.00/residents, $40.00/non-resident. A once annual USFSA fee of $10.00/residents, $15.00/non-residents is also charged.
Note: Helmets are required for participation.

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Jump, Spin, & Spiral With Skate Great, Inc.

Site: Hamburg Town Arena
Dates: Session I: 9/26/07 – 11/14/07
Session II: 11/28/07 – 1/23/08
Session III: 1/30/08 – 3/19/08
Day & Time: Wednesdays 4:00 – 4:45PM
Registration: Town of Hamburg Recreation Dept. Office
For: Anyone who’s attained basic Learn to Skate skills
Fee: Residents: $75.00
Non-Resident: $96.00
A once annual USFSA fee of $10.00/residents, $15.00/non-residents is also charged. Fee applies to all Skate Great Inc. programs
Note: USFSA program designed to introduce participants to Figure Skating. 14yrs & younger must wear a helmet.

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Intro. to Syncro With Skate Great, Inc.

Site: Hamburg Town Arena
Dates: Session I: 9/26/07 – 11/14/07
Session II: 11/28/07 – 1/23/08
Session III: 1/30/08 – 3/19/08
Day & Time: Wednesdays 4:45 – 5:00PM
Registration: Town of Hamburg Recreation Dept. Office
For: Anyone who’s attained basic Learn to Skate skills
Fee: RResidents: $37.00
Non-Residents: $46.00
A once annual USFSA fee of $10.00/residents, $15.00/non-residents is also charged. Fee applies to all Skate Great Inc. programs
Note: USFSA program designed to teach participants precision, choreographed group figure skating routines. 14yrs and younger must wear a helmet.

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Public Skate

Site: Hamburg Town Arena
Dates: 9/25/07 – 3/31/08
Days & Times: Tuesday through Friday 11:00AM – 12:50PM (Starts 9/25/07)
Thursday 4:00 – 5:50PM (starts 9/27/07)
Friday 8:00 – 9:50PM (starts 10/12/07)
Sunday 2:00 – 3:50PM (starts 10/14/07)
Registration: Town Arena
For: General Public
Fee: Resident youth $3.00 / Non-Resident youth $4.00
Resident adult $4.00 / Non-Resident adult $5.00
Staff: Arena Staff
Notes: - All participants 14 years or younger are required to wear helmets during all public skates.
- Rental skates available for $2.00 per rental
- Pre-schoolers are not charged for Public Skate
- ICE ARENA SEASON PASSES AVAILABLE CALL 649-8771 FOR INFO.

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Youth Skate and Shoot

Site: Hamburg Town Arena
Dates: 9/24/07 – 3/15/08
Day & Time: Monday 3:00 – 4:50 for 10 – 13 yr. olds
Tuesday 3:00 – 4:50 for 14 – 17 yr. olds
Friday 3:00 – 4:50 for 6 – 9 yr. olds
Registration: Hamburg Town Arena
For: Youth 6 - 17 yrs.
Fee: Resident $3.50, Non-Resident $4.50
Note: As of 11/1/07 hours will be from 4:00 – 4:50 with admission at half price/ Standard hockey equipment required including helmet with face guard.

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Adult Skate and Shoot

Site: Hamburg Town Arena
Dates: 9/24/07 – 3/15/08
Day & Time: Monday through Friday 1:00 – 2:50PM
Registration: Hamburg Town Arena
For: Adults 18 yrs and above
Fee: Resident $4.50 / Non-Resident $5.50
Note: Hours subject to change. HELMETS WITH FACE MASKS ARE REQUIRED. SEASON PASSES ARE NOW AVAILABLE.

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Character Council of Hamburg

The Town of Hamburg Recreation Department supports the mission of the Character Council movement in Hamburg. Character development has become an integral part of our staff development and should be reflected in our interactions with patrons and participants. The National Alliance for Youth Sports, of which we are an active chapter, strongly addresses character issues in youth sports programming.

The character virtues we will be observing include the following:

2007
Diligence       Enthusiasm       Boldness
Loyalty       Flexibility       Security
Hospitality       Discernment       Contentment
Sensitivity       Cautiousness

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National Alliance For Youth Sports (NAYS)

The Town of Hamburg Recreation Department is an active chapter of NAYS. NAYS is a national non-profit organization dedicated to improving youth sports. NAYS programming offered in the Town of Hamburg include the following:

Education

NYSCA (National Youth Sports Coaches Association)

Training volunteer youth coaches on how to work with children in all aspects of sports. Coaches receive training, continuing education, excess liability insurance coverage, and is held accountable to a code of ethics when coaching.

2008 Coaches Certification Schedule
Tuesday, April 1, 2008: Baseball, T-Ball & Softball
Tuesday, April 22, 2008: Soccer

Thursday, August 23,2007 Football/cheerleading
* More Clinic dates to be announced.

PAYS (Parents Association of Youth Sports)

A Program featuring innovative materials and information for youth programs to utilize which help to make parents aware of their roles and responsibilities in youth sports.

NYSAA (The National Youth Sports Administrators Association)

The NYSAA works to assist volunteer administrators, league presidents and board members in their efforts to set high standards and provide a safe, positive experience for the youth they serve.

Youth Development

Hook a Kid on Golf

Through its Tee Level Introductory Clinics and Challenge Golf Leagues, Hook A Kid On Golf provides communities with a comprehensive youth golf program.

START SMART Sports Development Program

START SMART brings parents and children ages 3 and older together in an instructional program that teaches parents how to best teach their children skills that will give them a positive and successful start in sports.

The Town of Hamburg is continuing its effort to develop further NAYS initiatives. Currently a Certified Youth Sports Administrator (CYSA) is on staff. This individual assists local independent youth sports organizations with all aspects of NAYS programming. In addition our CYSA will implement a plan to raise community standards in youth sports based on recommendation from a National Summit.

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