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COMMENTS WELCOME |
Your suggestions, comments, questions, or complaints can be left on the Recreation Dept. answering machine.
401-568-6206, ext. 224 |
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Anthony C. Parrillo, Director
Recreation Department
401-568-6206, ext. 224
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The Recreation Department is looking to see if there is any interest in starting a Women's Basketball Program. If any post high school aged
residents are interested in directing and/or playing, please call the Recreation Office at 401-568-6206, x 224 |
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ABOUT VANDALISM
VOLUNTEER!
 ARTS: Arts & Crafts
Our Arts and Crafts instructor is at the beaches twice each week during the summer. There is no fee, but
this program is for Glocester children only who are between the ages of three and twelve.
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- DiFonzo Beach: Monday and Wednesday, 9:00am to 12:30pm
- Marion Irons Beach: Tuesday and Friday, 9:00am to 12:30pm
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BASEBALL: Little League Baseball
Registration for Glocester Little League baseball and Girls Softball occurs January through March. All
Glocester boys ages 5 through 16 and Glocester girls ages 5 through 16 are eligible. (Foster girls ages 7 through 16 are eligible for Glocester Girls Softball, too.) The Glocester Little League also operates a Fall
League and a Challenger Division for physically and mentally handicapped children. A copy of each player's birth certificate is required, along with a specified fee. Contact Steve Porter, the Little League President, by e-mail at
stevep@glocesterll.com
for more details. Opening Day and the Annual Parade are scheduled for mid to late April. Additional information is available through the League's web site at www.glocesterll.com. BASKETBALL: Youth League
Boys' Program: The Recreation Department has sponsored this activity for many years and it is still going
strong. A boy who will be 8 years old by December 31st is old enough to join. All boys between this age and 14 (but not in 9th grade) are eligible. All teams have one practice per week for one hour and games
are played on Saturday mornings at Ponaganset Middle School. Girls' Program: Similar to the boys' program, a girl who will be 8 years old by December 31st is old enough
to join. All girls between this age and 14 (but not in 9th grade) are eligible. Games are played on Saturday mornings at Ponaganset High School with one practice per week at a local gym. Additionally, girls who are
in 2nd grade but not yet 8 by December 31st will be able to play in a special one hour clinic every Saturday at the high school. This special age group will not pay any registration fee, but should sign up on registration night.
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Signups TBA. A $10 fee is required at registration (maximum of $25.00 per family).Boys' Program Directors: Jim Fields and Steve DiGiacomo
Girls' Program Director: Wayne Tetreault |
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BASKETBALL: Boys' Tuesday Night Summer League
This is a "pick-up" league for boys entering 5th grade through 8th grade, and high schoolers. We have
outdoor lights at Glocester Memorial Park, so our basketball courts will be lit nightly until 10:00 pm from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Please note that some nights are reserved for league play.
BASKETBALL: Men's Monday Night Winter League
Held every Monday night, this popular activity is open to all our residents who are of post-high school
age. Whether you are a regular, a one-timer, or a veteran looking for a little more exercise, you'll be welcome! There is no fee. Carl Buckley is the long-time veteran director and does a great job making sure
everyone gets playing time.
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Every Monday night beginning October 20, 2008
7:30pm to 9:30pm
Ponaganset High School |
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BASKETBALL: Men's Monday Night Summer League
Carl Buckley directs this "pick-up" league for post high school adults. Come when you can! We have
outdoor lights at Glocester Memorial Park, so our basketball courts will be lit nightly until 10:00 pm from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Other unlit courts are available at Winsor Park and Ponaganset High
School. Try to keep your game to an hour if others are waiting. Please note that some nights are reserved for league play.
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Begins July 13th from 7:00 to 9:00pm. |
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BEACHES: Bus Trips To Wheeler Beach (Sand Hill Cove)
Each year weekly bus trips are planned to transport Glocester residents to this popular South County family beach. Trips are scheduled for Thursdays, with the bus leaving from Chepachet Union Church
(directly across from the Town Hall) at 9:00 am and returning by 4:00 pm. Along the way, the bus stops at Fogarty Memorial School on Snake Hill Road at 9:10 am to pick up passengers and at 3:50 pm to drop
off passengers. All youths under 18 MUST have a signed release form for each day they make the trip. These forms are available at the Recreation Department Office in the Town Hall. Youths under age 14
must be accompanied by an adult. Senior citizens, families, and mature teens are welcome. A nominal fee of $2.00 per passenger or $5 per family (1 adult and children) will be charged.
BEACHES: Town Beaches
Our two public swimming areas open in early June. Lifeguards are on duty at both the DiFonzo Recreation
Area on Spring Grove Road and the Marion Irons Beach on Snake Hill Road. These facilities are open to all Town Residents from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm daily (weather permitting) through the latter part of August. All
town residents should display a Glocester sticker on their windshield for entry to beach areas. Stickers are available at the Town Transfer Station at no charge.
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Beaches open Saturday, June 27th through Sunday, August 23rd |
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CHEERLEADING/FOOTBALL
Residents of Glocester, Foster and Scituate are eligible to play for the Tri-Town Titans. For more details, registration forms, and contact information, visit www.tritowntitans.org. CONCERTS: Summer Concerts
The Summer Concert Series keeps getting bigger and better. The concerts start in June and continue for several weeks every Wednesday evening. All our Recreation Department concerts are held on the
beautiful grounds of Chepachet Union Church across from the Glocester Town Hall. Each begins at 6:30 PM and lasts for 90 minutes. A great evening out for senior citizens and families, so bring a blanket or a
lawn chair and come relax for a while! They are sponsored by the Town of Glocester Recreation Department and C.A.S.T.. All our concerts are smoke-free and alcohol-free events.
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Series begins Wednesday, June 24th and continues Wednesday evenings through August 5th.
- Wednesday, June 24 6:30 – 8:00 "The Rhode Island Wind Ensemble"
- Wednesday, July 1 6:30 – 8:00 "The Parallel String Band"
- Wednesday, July 8 6:30 – 8:00 "Rebecca Lou Snyder"
- Wednesday, July 15 6:30 – 8:00 "Springdale Brass Quintet"
- Wednesday, July 24 6:30 – 8:00 "Bandstand Revue"
- Wednesday, July 29 6:30 – 8:00 "Avenue A"
- Wednesday, August 5 6:30 – 8:00 "Pen Epic"
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FOOTBALL/CHEERLEADING
Residents of Glocester, Foster and Scituate are eligible to play for the Tri-Town Titans. For more details, registration forms, and contact information, visit www.tritowntitans.org. JOBS: Summer Jobs
The Recreation Department will conduct interviews for several seasonal part-time positions in early May. Positions include: Lifeguards, Water Safety Instructors, Arts & Crafts Corrdinator/Instructor, Recreation
Aides, Water Aides, Tennis Instructors and Assistants, and Parking Lot Attendants. If you are interested, you must fill out a job application. Applications and job descriptions will be available in the Recreation
Office at the Town Hall after April 1.
SKATING: Outdoor Recreational Skating
Glocester is dotted with ponds and lakes that are perfect for recreational skating when the weather's
right. Please contact this department for info on ice safety or call the Ice Safety Hotline at 222-2632. If the weather does not cooperate for safe skating, the town will arrange for free skating for Glocester
residents at the Smithfield Ice Rink. Dates and times will be posted as determined. SKATING: Indoor Recreational Skating
The Smithfield Ice Rink usually guarantees at least two free skating sessions each winter.
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Exact dates and times to be announced. |
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SKATING/SKATEBOARDING
An in-line skating area is available at Winsor Park for Roller Hockey and a Skateboard Park is available at Glocester Memorial Park. SKIING: Cross Country
Heritage Park on Chestnut Oak Road is open during winter months, with trails of up to one and a half miles in length circling the park.
SLEDDING: Winter Sledding
Glocester offers a great spot for snow sledding: Pulaski Memorial State Park off Route 44 in West Glocester.
Due to erosion and safety concerns, sledding will no longer be allowed at Acotes Hill Cemetery in Chepachet. SOCCER: Burrillville/Glocester Youth Soccer
Recreation soccer is a fall activity. The program runs from mid-August through late October, and sign-up occurs throughout the early spring. Watch the Bargain Buyer for announcements or visit the web site at www.bgysa.org for more information. SOFTBALL: Girls
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Little League Baseball for information. SOFTBALL: Men's 35+
Registration for all men's 35-and-over softball teams usually takes place in February-March. Registration fees and schedules are published in the Bargain Buyer.
Although it is not town-sponsored, many of our residents play slow-pitch softball throughout the summer in this 35 and older league. Each team plays a 24 game schedule (twice a week) at Winsor Park in
Harmony beginning in May. For more information or to pre-register, call Arthur at 934-2940 or Wayne at 568-7482. SWIMMING: Swimming Lessons
A Red Cross swim lesson program is offered by the town. Lessons usually start in late June, continue for
six weeks Monday through Friday, and end with a Water Carnival. These lessons are offered to all Glocester residents, ages 3 through the Advanced Swimmer or Basic Water Safety levels. There is a
nominal registration fee of $1 per child to help provide for the end-of-program party and awards ceremony. Once registrations are complete, a final class list of all children and their lesson times will be
posted outside the beach sheds.
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Lesson begin Monday, June 29th and continue for 6 weeks, Monday through Friday, ending on Friday, August 7th with a water carnival.
Registrations will occur at the following places and times:
- Saturday, June 13th, 10:00a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at both town libraries
- Saturday, June 20th, 10:00a.m. to noon at the beaches (or the libraries if it rains)
Once registrations are complete, final class lists of all kids and their lesson times will be tacked up on the beach sheds by Saturday, June 27th. |
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TENNIS: Courts
Tennis courts are available for public use at Glocester Memorial Park in Chepachet and Winsor Park in Harmony. Weather permitting, the nets will be put back up and the courts spruced up by April 1st. The
Glocester Memorial Park courts are usually lighted until 10:00 PM Fridays and Saturdays, only from mid-April through Labor Day. TENNIS: Doubles Tournament
This annual event is usually held on a Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in late summer. At least one partner
must be a Glocester resident and both individuals must be 18 or over. Pre-registration is required and a fee is charged. Call the Recreation Department at 568-6206, ext. 224 and leave your name and phone number to register.
2009 12th Annual Tournament |
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TENNIS: Ladies Doubles Monday Night League
Any woman 18 years of age or older may sign up either as an individual or with a partner. This is a fun
league for ANY ABILITY LEVEL. Matches will be held at Glocester Memorial Park from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Contact Michael Ricci at michael.ricci@huskymail.uconn.edu to register. Cost: $5.00 residents, $10.00 non-residents. TENNIS: Men's Doubles Thursday Night League
Any man 18 years of age or older may sign up either as an individual or with a partner. Matches will be held at Glocester Memorial Park from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Contact Michael Ricci at michael.ricci@huskymail.uconn.edu
to register. Cost: $5.00 residents, $10.00 non-residents.
TENNIS: Mixed Doubles Tuesday Night League
Matches will be held at Glocester Memorial Park from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Contact Michael Ricci at michael.ricci@huskymail.uconn.edu to register. Cost: $5.00 residents, $10.00 non-residents. TENNIS: Summer
This program is open to all children through high school age. Held at the Ponaganset High School tennis courts, this six-week program usually begins in late June. Instruction, practice time, games, and
tournaments are all involved based on the child's age, experience, ability, and knowledge. Mr. Richard Lawrence is the instructor. There are no fees for this program, but registration is required on the first day of instruction.
Generally, the schedule runs like this:
- 8:00am–9:15am Experienced singles players
- 9:15am–10:00am Lessons for kids through 4th grade
- 10:00am–11:00am Lessons for kids 5th grade through high school
- 11:00am–12:00 noon Doubles matches
TRACK: 4th of July Road Races
This event is traditionally held on the 4th, beginning at 9:00 am on the grounds of Chepachet Union
Church (directly across from the Town Hall). There are four races: a 5.5 mile race, a 1.75 mile race, a 1 mile race for children 8-12 years old, and a .5 mile race for children 7 years old and under. There is a
registration fee, although Glocester residents are charged less than out-of-towners, and Glocester youths run for free. All participants receive a free T-shirt while supplies last.
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Start time of 9:00a.m. sharpRegistration will begin at 8:00am. The fee will be $5 for Glocester residents age 18 and over, and $10 for
out-of-towners. Out-of-town youth age 17 and under will pay $5, and Glocester youth can run for free. |
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VOLLEYBALL: Adult
 This co-ed adult volleyball program is held Tuesday nights at Ponaganset High School. This
program is open to all our residents who are of post high school age. There is no fee.
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Every Tuesday night beginning October 21, 2008
7:00pm to 9:00pm |
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WALKING: Adult
Trying to lose weight or keep fit? Wondering where the best places are to walk in town? Try these great spots: Ponaganset High School Track Facility, Heritage Park on Chestnut Oak Road, and Glocester
Memorial Park in Chepachet. Many people also walk in the evenings at Acote's Cemetery; pets are not allowed at the cemetery.
ABOUT VANDALISM
Vandalism, we're sorry to say, is a problem at all our recreation areas. If you notice any act of vandalism, please either speak to the culprits or report them to the Glocester Police or Recreation Office at
568-6206, ext. 224. Thanks! VOLUNTEERS WANTED
Our youth leagues are always in need of coaches, officials, concession workers, and other caring adult workers. If you like kids and possess a positive, pleasant personality, please call the Recreation Office at
568-6206, ext. 224 or contact your favorite youth league to discover ways to help out. Thanks! Your suggestions, comments, questions, or complaints can be left
at any time on the Recreation Department answering machine
401-568-6206, ext. 224 |
