Register Now For South Orange Winter Recreation Programs

From the Village of South Orange:

Posted on: November 13, 2019

Registration is open for winter basketball, futsal, ski, tae kwon do.

Complete program details and registration information can be found online HERE. HIghlights follow.

SUNDAY FUTSAL FOR CHILDREN - This program is a FUN winter alternative for soccer players in grades 3-8. There are more goals scored, the game is much faster and it is designed to improve speed of play and decision making ability. Players touch the ball much more frequently in each 20 minute, 5 v 5 game. The smaller playing area and quick pace of Futsal is the perfect environment for creativity and skill development. The program begins Sunday, December 8th in the South Orange Middle School gymnasium.

MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL LEAGUE - The Department of Recreation offers a Saturday in-town basketball league for South Orange and Maplewood students in grades 6-8. There are no tryouts but evaluations are held to create evenly matched teams for exciting competitive play. Teams are coached by parent volunteers. The program begins December 7th and ends February 29, 2020. All games are played in the South Orange Middle School gymnasium on Saturday afternoons. Register online HERE or in person at the South Orange Department of Recreation & Cultural Affairs.

HIGH SCHOOL PICK-UP BASKETBALL - The Department of Recreation offers a Saturday pick-up basketball program for South Orange and Maplewood High School players interested in having fun and staying fit in a safe and supervised environment. Weekly play may include pick-up games, 3-on-3 round robin or other basketball games, to be determined by the participants. The program is held in the South Orange Middle School gymnasium, 5:00-6:15 pm on Saturdays, December 7 through February 29, 2020.

BASKETBALL FOR GRADES 2-5 - The Saturday Recreation Basketball program for South Orange and Maplewood children in grades 2-5 is under the administration of the Maplewood Department of Recreation and is held at Maplewood Middle School. For more details and registration information, please contact the Maplewood Dept. of Recreation.

LEARN TO SKI & BOARD AT CAMELBACK - This 'Learn to Ski' program is for South Orange and Maplewood students in grades 3 through 8. Children are transported by chartered bus to Camelback Mountain, PA on 5 consecutive Wednesdays beginning January 8, 2020. The bus will depart at 3:30 pm each Wednesday and return at approximately 9:40 pm. Camelback Mountain is well staffed and well suited for beginner and intermediate skiers.Registration deadline is November 22nd.

TAE KWON DO FOR CHILDREN - Students learn practical self-defense while acquiring discipline, conditioning the body, gaining self-confidence and reducing stress. Every class begins with stretching and basic form, preparing the body and the mind for workout. The focus then turns to the unique style of kicking for which tae kwon do is known. Throughout the practice, students investigate the philosophical and creative applications of the physical techniques and movements. Every class emphasizes the artistic connection between the body and the mind. These classes are held at the New Jersey Tae Kwon Do studio located at 154 Valley Street, South Orange.

FUTSAL FOR ADULTS - Over 30 adult players meet on Sunday mornings in the South Orange Middle School gymnasium and play a series of short games in a round-robin schedule, six players per side. The style of play and rule modifications accommodate varied skills and age levels. Emphasis is on maintaining conditioning, improving skills and having fun.

Recreation & Cultural Affairs Registration Website

This press release was produced by the Village of South Orange. The views expressed here are the author’s own.