March 9, 2010

RECREATION DEPARTMENT

RECREATION DEPARTMENT OPENING DAY SCHEDULES
 
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 The City of Starke Recreation Department offers a variety of programs throughout the year
 Activities may vary as introduced so check this site, the local paper,radio and the office at City Hall, or call 904-964-6792 so as not to miss out on any deadline!
 
                                             FACILITIES
 
 

Reno Center:
Located on Pine St.-Includes the center, an outdoor basketball court and playground equipment.


Edwards Road Complex:

 Located on Edwards Road. Includes two multipurpose softball fields, three youth baseball field, one major baseball field , picnic area, two playgrounds, outdoor basketball courts, two tennis courts, four racquetball courts and a nature trail, pavilions, concession stand, half-pipe for skaters and restrooms.

Wainwright Park:
Located on Church Street. Includes two pavilions, restrooms and some playground equipment.


Thomas Street Complex:
Located on Thomas St. Includes an adult size baseball/softball field, basketball court, one tennis court, a playground area, a nature trail, a pavilion, two classrooms with restrooms and a concession stand with restrooms facility.

 

RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS

 


Summer Day Camp:
This camp is held for eight weeks June 14 thru August 6, 2010 - Monday thru Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for ages 6-17. The camp is packed with activities, arts and crafts, weekly field trips, weekly movies(in house & theatre) organized sports and games, weekly academic tutoring daily lunches and character building seminars. The registration fee is $300.00 for city residents and $340.00 for residents outside the city limits. Register now and take advantage of our installment/payment plan. 

 

 

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAM

 


CERAMICS-ADULTS AND KIDS SUSPENDED

This program is conducted at the Old Armory. Classes for adults on Tuesday mornings (9:00-11:30) and Friday nights (6:30-9:00). There is also a Ceramic Program for youths. During the school year, the classes are offered on Wednesday and Friday.
(3:45-4:45).

SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB

Club meetings are every Tuesday from 11:00-2:00 at the Thomas St. Complex - 801 E. Thomas Street. Crafts, cards, bingo and luncheons are just a few of the activities.


AFTER SCHOOL CLUB

This enrichment program is offered during the school year for school age children from kindergarten to eighth grade. Homework assistant , refreshment, table games, movies and various sports. Total capacity is 80 students. This program is a bridge for our Summer Day Camp. Membership Dues $90.00 every nine weeks with a $10.00 annual application fee.

 

 

  

2010 BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL LEAGUE

 

REGISTRATION:

 

 

LEAGUE AGES:  T-BALL -  AGES 4-6

                             ROOKIES - AGES 7 & 8

                             MINORS - AGES 9 & 10

                             MAJORS - AGES 11 & 12

                             BABE RUTH - AGES 13-15

                             BABE RUTH -  AGES 16-18

                             SOFTBALL - AGE 6-16

 

 

 

 Determining date: (Baseball) How old your child is before April 30, 2010

 

                            (Softball) How old your child is before December 31, 2009

 

 

 

*EXCEPTION* YOUR CHILD MAY "PLAY UP" OR "PLAY DOWN", ONLY IF THE COACH, RECREATION DIRECTOR AGREES AND THE PARENT SIGNS A WAIVER.

 

 

 

If your child has never played before and additional $1.25. This card will be filed at the Recreation Dept. Office until you move or your child has completed the Babe Ruth Program (through age 18). we will need a copy of your child's Birth certificate is  he/she has never played in the Babe-Ruth League.

 

  

Your child may need to purchase a pair of baseball pants and leggings, which can be purchased

locally or out of town. Rubber cleats or tennis shoes may be worn in the T-ball, Rookie,

Minor or Major Leagues. It is suggested that the Babe Ruth League (13-18) players wear rubber or metal cleats.

 

 

ALL FORMS, CONSENT AND BIRTH CERTIFICATES (IF NEEDED), MUST BE IN

THE OFFICE BY FEBRUARY 12, 2010.

 

 

Note: Starting this 2010 Spring League, parents are required to volunteer to work in the concession stand at least one night (2 to 2 1/2 hours) during the league-home team.

 

                                               FORMS