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The West Springfield Park & Recreation Department, along with the Terriers Around Town, are pleased to offer Children’s Art Classes for children ages 6 & up. These art lessons will be held on Fridays at the UNICO Building, located in Mittineague Park, for five week sessions. The cost will be $30.00 per child and will include all supplies for water color and drawing. Local artists Joan Barnard, Sue Urban & Sue Newman will be the instructors. 

 

Ages: 6 & Up

Time: 3:30 - 5:00pm

Fee: $30.00

 

Activity #      Dates:    
402000-4       April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26  

 

 

 

Spring Programs

Sign up for 2017 Spring Softball/Baseball Leagues NOW!

Teams will be formed according to the grade the child is in currently in for School Year 2016-2017.

To avoid being placed on a waiting list, Registrations Must Be Received On or Before February 17, 2017.

 

Proof of age and residency is required for new participants.

 

Coed T-ball


Activity                                                            Current Grade                  West Springfield       W.S. Resident        Non-Resident
 Code            League                                          2016-2017                         Resident Fee           Fee after 2/26                 Fee

                                                                                                                                                                   (before 2/17)                     (if openings exist)                                     

205000     Coed T-Ball                                 Pre-School                                 $20                             $35                        $35

(must be 4 or 5 years old by Sept. 1, 2016)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Baseball

 

Activity                                                            Current Grade                  West Springfield       W.S. Resident        Non-Resident

 Code          League                                             2016-2017                         Resident Fee           Fee after 2/26                 Fee                                                                                                                                   (before 2/17)                      (if openings exist)
205010 Instructional Baseball 1      Currently in Kindergarten                 $25                             $40                        $45
205020 Instructional Baseball 2      Currently in Grade 1                          $25                             $40                        $45
205030 Midget 1 Baseball                Currently in Grade 2                          $35                             $50                        $55
205040 Midget 2 Baseball                Currently in Grades 3 & 4                 $35                             $50                        $55
205050 Junior Baseball                     Currently in Grade 5 & 6                   $35                             $50                        $55
205060 Senior Baseball                    Currently in Grade 7, 8 & 9               $40                             $55                        $60
(Senior Baseball plays in town & suburban schedule)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Softball

 

Activity                                                               Current Grade               West Springfield       W.S. Resident        Non-Resident

Code          League                                                2016-2017                       Resident Fee           Fee after 2/17                 Fee                                                                                                                                    (before 2/17)                (if openings exist)
219000 Instructional Softball          Currently in Kindergarten                $20                             $35                        $35
219010 Midget I Softball                  Currently in Grade 1 & 2                  $20                             $35                        $35
219020 Midget II Softball                 Currently in Grade 3 & 4                  $20                             $35                        $35
219030 Junior Softball                      Currently in Grades 5 & 6                $20                             $35                        $35
219040 Senior Softball                     Currently in Grades 7, 8, 9 & 10      $20                             $35                        $35

 

 


 

*Coed T-Ball Need-to-Knows*

  • Tee-Ball will begin the last Sunday of April. 

  • This league will only meet on Sundays in the early evenings from 3:30-4:30pm or 5:00-6:00pm at Old Tatham Field (1967 Westfield Street).

  • A practice & scrimmage will be held within the same time frame.

  • Season will end in June (typically when school gets out)

  • Park & Recreation will provide a uniform t-shirt. Parent/Guardian must provide a glove. Sneakers & Cleats can be worn.

*Baseball Need-to-Knows*

  • Baseball practices will begin APPROXIMATELY April 10th. 

  • Season will end in June (typically when school gets out)

  • Instructional Baseball Leagues will typically meet 2 times a week, Games will be schedued during the week and Practices will be held on Saturdays. 

    • ​Park & Recreation will provide a uniform t-shirt. Parent/Guardian must provide a glove. Sneakers & Cleats can be worn.

    • Instructional 1 Coaches Pitch @ Fausey Field

    • Instructional 2 Pitching Machine @ Fausey Field

  • Midget 1 - Kids Pitch - meets 2 times a week Games during the week & Practices on Saturdays @ Fausey Field.

  • Midget 2- Kids Pitch- Meets 2 times a week. Games on Tuesday or Thursday & Practice on Saturdays  @ Mittineague Park Diamond #2 or Vets Field.

  • Juniors - Kids Pitch. Meets 2 times a week. Games on Mondays or Wednesdays (Fridays if needed) @ Cooks Field or Memorial Field. 

  • Seniors - Traveling Team* Starts Early May through the begining of August. Games & Practice vary throughout the week (League playes in Chicopee - schedule will be set according to their league)

  • Park & Recreation will provide a uniform t-shirt, pants, hat & socks. Parent/Guardian must provide a glove. Sneakers & cleats can be worn. If you purchase your own pants please get grey.

*Softball Need-to-Knows*

  • Baseball practices will begin APPROXIMATELY April 10th. 

  • Season will end in June (typically when school gets out)

  • Instructional Softball League will meet 2 times a week (previous year met Mondays & Wednesdays 5:45pm),  Practices and Scrimmage together in the same hour. Coaches Pitch  @ Ohio Field. 

  • Midget 1 -  Meets 2 times a week Games during the week (Modnay or Wednesdays) & Practices on Saturdays. Pitching Machine is used @ Old Tatham Field

  • Midget 2- Meets 2 times a week Games during the week (Tuesday, Thursday or Fridays) & Practices on Saturdays. Pitching Machine is used @ Old Tatham Field

  • Juniors & Seniors - . Meets 2-3 times a week (includes weekends. May include traveling to other towns, schedule will vary to accomodate other town schedule. 

  • Park & Recreation will provide a uniform t-shirt, . Parent/Guardian must provide a glove. Sneakers & Cleats can be worn.

West Springfield Youth Lacrosse

Youth Lacrosse Registration for Boys and Girls in Grades 3 through 8!

The West Springfield Youth Lacrosse Association (WSYLA) is now accepting registrations for the 2017 spring lacrosse season. Our goal is to teach the game of lacrosse, the oldest sport in America, along with the virtues of good sportsmanship and teamwork to the boys and girls of West Springfield. The WSYLA is a private group governed by a Board of Directors that consists of volunteers from the community. The boys program is affiliated with the Connecticut Valley Youth Lacrosse League (CVYL), whose membership includes over 30 cities and towns in Western Massachusetts and Central and Northern Connecticut. The girls program is affiliated with the Western Massachusetts Girls Youth Lacrosse (WMGYL) League, with member teams from towns in the Connecticut River Valley. A governing board from each league establishes rules of play for their respective programs. WSYLA offers a number of programs for boys and girls, beginning in mid-March and concluding in mid-June, with each program geared to a specific age group. Players may start playing lacrosse at any grade level – they only need to bring their enthusiasm for the game. The Boys’ and Girls’ Bantam program (grades 3 & 4) emphasizes the fundamentals of catching, scooping, cradling, passing and shooting. Players learn these skills during practices and games played against other teams in their respective leagues. Additionally, both the boys’ and girls’ Bantam teams are entered into Bantams tournaments later in the season. Fee for the Bantam Program is $110.00 plus uniform if needed.


Players in grades 5 & 6 play in the Junior program, where advanced skills are developed. Our Senior program is for players in grades 7 & 8, and seeks to advance the skills of players further as they prepare for play at the high school level. Both the Junior and Senior Boys’ and Girls’ teams play against other teams within their respective leagues. The Boys’ teams compete in a playoff tournament at the end of the year. The Girl’s teams will take part in a tournament for their leagues as well. Fee for the Junior and Senior programs is $110.00 plus uniform if needed. Participants in the Boys’ program will need a boys’ lacrosse stick, helmet (lacrosse helmets only), shoulder pads, gloves, elbow pads, mouth guard (colored preferred but not required), athletic cup, and cleats. Optional equipment includes rib pads. Participants in the Girls’ program will need a girls’ lacrosse stick (no boys’ sticks), eye protection and colored mouth guard. Optional equipment includes gloves.


Uniform Options and Pricing
Girls can keep their uniforms from the previous season if they so choose. If not, new uniforms are $50.00.
Boys can keep their uniforms from the previous season if they so choose. If not, new uniforms are $65.00.
All uniforms are purchased through the program and can be paid for in one check along with registration.


TO REGISTER VISIT - WWW.WESTSIDELACROSSE.ORG
EMAIL: WESTSIDELAX@COMCAST.NET

Children's Art Classes 

 Adult Coed Volleyball

 Aerobics & Yoga Classes

The West Springfield Park and Recreation is pleased to offer classes in fencing. Classes for new fencers, as well as continuing fencers. All courses below will be held at the UNICO Building, located at Mittineague Park. The cost per student will include all supplies. Students are to bring water bottle, wear sneakers, long pants (sweat pants are acceptable), and comfortable t-shirts. Instructed by Taro Yamashita, coach at UMass and Riverside Fencing Club, and staff coaches from the Riverside Fencing Club.
 

 Dates:   Mondays, March 7, 14, 21, 28 April 4, 11
 Fee: $175.00

 

Youth Intermediate Fencing: This is a class for fencers with some prior experience. This course will focus on refinement and mastery of basic skills, as well as development of competition skills. Students may pursue foil, epee, or both in this class.

Activity #                     Ages                  Time

400006-2                       8-12                  4:30-6:00pm

 

Teen/Adult Intermediate Fencing: This is a class for fencers with some prior experience. This course will focus on refinement and mas-tery of basic skills, as well as development of competition skills. Students may pursue foil, epee, or both in this class.

Activity #                    Ages                 Time            

400007-2                     13 & Up            6:00-7:30pm

 


 Dates: Wednesdays, March 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13
 Fee: $100.00

 

Youth Introduction to Fencing: This course is designed for those who have never fenced, but have always wanted to try. Students will learn basic techniques and tactics, etiquette, and some history of the sport in a safe, fun, active class. All fencing equipment is pro-vided for the course. Students should bring clean, dry athletic shoes to class, and wear long pants (sweatpants are great), t-shirts, and hair ties (if needed). Water bottles recommended.
Activity #                     Ages                  Time

400008-2                       8-12                  4:30-6:00pm

Teen/Adult Introduction to Fencing: This course is designed for those who have never fenced, but have always wanted to try. Students will learn basic techniques and tactics, etiquette, and some history of the sport in a safe, fun, active class. All fencing equipment is pro-vided for the course. Students should bring clean, dry athletic shoes to class, and wear long pants (sweatpants are great), t-shirts, and hair ties (if needed). Water bottles recommended.
Activity #                    Ages                 Time           400009-2                     13 & Up            6:00-7:30pm

 

 

 

 

 

March & April Fencing Classes 

START SMART 
for children ages 3 to 5

 

Start Smart is a great program for parents to spend time with their childrenand help prepare them for future participation in youth sports.
Start Smart classes are taught in a safe, noncompetitive atmosphere to help your childbuild confidence and most importantly to have FUN! This program will focuson developing a variety of skills, including throwing, catching, batting, kicking,dribbling and running.
Participants must be three or older by the first day of class. Parents are required to participate at each class. Classes are held on Saturdays. 

 

Location: Vets Field - 221 City View Ave

Time: 10:00 - 11:00am

Fee: $45.00 (Resident)

         $50.00 (Non Resident)

Activity #      Dates:   

240010           April 30, May 7, 14, 21, June 4, 11   

 

 

 

 

Our swim team is a competitive swim team that puts theemphasis on personal best. The swim practices take placeat the High School pool usually on Monday – Thursdayevenings with swim meets taking place on Saturdays (some Tuesdays in the summer). The summer season starts theend of April and goes until the end of July. The programis open to any West Springfield boy or girl who arebetween the ages of 6-18 years old.

 

If you would like moreinformation on this program,
lease contact Tim Kresslerat 781-7260 or email t.kressler@comcast.net.

 

Check our website www.wstorpedoes.org in April for registration information. 

  

 

 

 

Torpedoes Competitive Swim Team 
 

Start Smart
Babysitting Training
Torpedoes
Baseball/Softball

Babysitter Training Course

Because You Care...Prepare

What you need to know and what every parent wants in a safe and responsible babysitter!
Designed for 11 to 15 year olds, the Babysitter’s Training course can help you: 

 

• Care for children and infants.

• Be a good leader and role model.

• Make good decisions and solve problems.

• Keep the children you baby-sit and yourself safe.

• Handle emergencies such as injuries, illnesses and household accidents.

• Write resumes and interview for jobs.

• And much more!


Complete the course in just one day and begin babysitting the next. Pre-registration required at the Park & Recreation Office, 26 Central Street, West Springfield, MA 01089. 

Course location: UNICO Building (Mittineague Park), 1 UNICO Way, West Springfield

Activity Code: 230000-3
Date: April 29, 2017 (Saturday) 
Time: 9:00am-3:00pm 

Fee: $40R $50NR

Municipal Office Building  26 Central Street West Springfield, Massachusetts 01089                                                                    Questions Call 413-263-3284

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