Portland Parks and Recreation Program Guide - Fall/Winter/Spring 2021-2022

n o i t a e Recr e d i u G Program

Fall/Winter/Spring 2021–2022

YOUTH basketball

for more info: 212 CANCO ROAD Suite A PORTLAND, MAINE 207-808-5400 portlandrec.com

4 - 5 CALDWELL

6TH GRADE

MINI CLINICS

LEAGUE LEAGUE LEAGUE

JANUARY 22 & 29 @ RIVERTON

k-3 GALLAGHER

BASKETBALL BASKETBALL E N D O F JA N UA RY

THROUGH END OF MARCH

@ EAST END, ROWE AND RIVERTON COMMUNITY CENTERS

MID NOVEMBER

THROUGH end of JAn.

Girls @ East End community Center

Boys @ Riverton & ROwe

COMMUNITY CENTERS

BASKETBALL

Ea r ly d ec em b eR

THROUGH END OF JANUARY

@ ROWE ELEMENTARY, KING, LYMAN MOORE,

AND LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL S

winter footskills

K-3 GALLAGHER COMMUNITY CENTER

4 - 5 CALDWELL

OCTober 23 & 30 @ RIVERTON COMMUNITY CENTER

futsal program

& WINTER

COMPETITIVE FUTSAL GAMES

FOOT SKILLS

SUNDAYS

WEDNESDAYS

TIMES TO BE DECIDED

@ 5PM , 6PM & 7PM

AGE GROUPS: 5 - 14

AGE GROUPS: 5 - 14 DECEMBER 8 th - MARCH 9 th

12 WEEK PROGRAM

LOC ATION TBD

TO REGISTER: PORTLANDREC.COM 212 CANCO ROAD PORTLAND, MAINE 207-808-5400

12 WEEK PROGRAM @ RIVERTON & REICHE

COMMUNITY CENTER

& ROWE ELEMENTARY

$150 - PROGRAM INCLUDES: 1 HOUR FOOTSKILL SESSIONS & 1 GAME PER WEEK

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Fall/Winter/Spring 2021–2022 Table of Contents 4-11 YOUTH PROGRAMS 12-14 ADULT PROGRAMS 15 SENIOR PROGRAMS 16 RIVERSIDE GOLF COURSE 19-21 AQUATICS 22-24 THERAPEUTIC RECREATION 25 PEAKS ISLAND PROGRAMS 26-28 TROUBH ICE ARENA

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Online: portlandrec.com Phone/Fax 207.808.5400 Email: recreation@portlandmaine.gov In Person: 212 Canco Road Portland, Maine PORTLANDREC.COM

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Dear Community Member, Portland has an incredible system of parks, trails and open spaces, as well as a great network of community centers and pools throughout

the city. All told, we have 67 parks, 30 playgrounds, over 40 miles of walking trails, 8 miles of multi-use bike paths, 11 community gardens, 20,000 street trees, dozens of basketball, tennis, pickleball courts, along with over 40 athletic fields, along with 4 Community Centers and 3 public swimming pools. Our park system is full of interesting history, including the fact that Portland’s original parks plan was laid out by the world-renowned Olmsted firm that also designed the Emerald Necklace in Boston and Central Park in New York. But parks and community centers on their own only go so far to improve the quality of life for a community. The programs, sports leagues, concerts, and events that take place in our parks and facilities are what bring them to life and make them attractive and accessible to all members of the community.

This Recreation Program Guide details many of those programs that will bring our parks and community spaces to life this year. There is something for everyone in here—from youth recreation programming, to our very popular Before and After School program, to our youth Basketball League, to our Senior 62+ adult program and trips, to Therapeutic Recreation programs and activities for those with disabilities and special needs—our staff have been working hard to respond to the needs of the community and offer programs that will benefit all Portlanders. We hope you take a look, sign up, and get involved in your community!

Sincerely, Ethan Hipple

Community Center, Pool, Athletic Facility Rentals and Public Space Permits

Looking for a space to hold your birthday, anniversary, or graduation party? Is your family reunion too large for your home?

Do you have a group that meets regularly? Rental options include various size rooms with access to kitchens, gymnasiums, and pools depending on the site. Do you need a space to practice? Why not rent space at your local Community Center? Do you need a field or court? Are you in need of public space for a wedding or an outdoor performance, a block party, etc.? We would be happy to accommodate you. You must be 18 years or older to rent.

East End Community Center, 195 North Street

Riverton, Reiche & Kiwanis Community Pool Rentals

Peter Gerard: 773-8222 or ptg@portlandmaine.gov

Colleen Lepage: 874-8456 or clepage@portlandmaine.gov

Reiche Community Center, 166 Brackett Street

Athletic Field Rentals

Cameron Sneed: 874-8873 or csneed@portlandmaine.gov

Nick Cliche: 808-5443 or nc@portlandmaine.gov

Riverton Community Center, 1600 Forest Avenue

Public Space Permits

Jon Call: 874-8455 or jcall@portlandmaine.gov

Clare Norton: 874-5435 or clare@portlandmaine.gov

Peaks Island Community Center, Island Avenue Diane Ricciotti: 766-2970 or dianer@portlandmaine.gov

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Before & After the Bell Program For Kindergarten Through 5th Grade

Who’s Who In Parks, Recreation & Facilities DIRECTOR

Pete Gerard

Ethan Hipple

808-5400 Director of Parks, Recreation & Facilities ehipple@portlandmaine.gov

RECREATION DIVISION Marie Davis, CPO, CPRP

808-5439 Recreation Manager ms@portlandmaine.gov

Nick Cliche

808-5443 Recreation Supervisor nc@portlandmaine.gov

We offer before and after-school activities that combine fun and learning, all in a safe, convenient place that you already know—your child’s school! The Before & After the Bell Rec Program will engage and stimulate your child and give your child time and space to explore and grow. Our staff has put together a variety of group and individual activities which include recreation, enrichment and community as part of our daily curriculum.

We focus on character development, physical fitness, health and wellness, reading and of course, fun! Busy families choose us because their kids are happy. Parents are happy, too, with the safe environment, the convenience of being at your neighborhood school, and the peace of mind that comes with knowing that your child is learning, making friends and having fun. Before and After the Bell Recreation Programs are for Portland Residents only located at the following schools: East End Community Center and School, Rowe (Hall) Elementary School, Longfellow Elementary School, Lyseth Elementary School , Ocean Avenue Elementary School, Presumpscot Elementary School, Reiche Community Center and School, Riverton Community Center and Talbot School, Peaks Island Elementary School (After the Bell only)

Karen Seymour, CPRP, CPSI

808-5444 Recreation Supervisor kseymour@portlandmaine.gov

ADULT & SENIOR PROGRAMS Meg Metcalf, CTRS

808-5445 Recreation Leader, Senior Adults mcm@portlandmaine.gov

AQUATIC PROGRAMS

Colleen Lepage, CPO, WSI, LG

874-8456 Recreation Aquatic Supervisor clepage@portlandmaine.gov

THERAPEUTIC RECREATION

Rose Cronin M.S.Ed., CTRS

808-5437 Therapeutic Recreation Leader rmc@portlandmaine.gov

COMMUNITY CENTERS Jon Call

874-8455 Recreation Leader Riverton Community Center jcall@portlandmaine.gov

Diane Ricciotti

766-2970 Recreation Programmer II Peaks Is. Community Center dianer@portlandmaine.gov

773-8222 Recreation Leader East End Community Center ptg@portlandmaine.gov

Cameron Sneed

874-8873 Recreation Programmer II Reiche Community Center csneed@portlandmaine.gov

TROUBH ICE ARENA Jake O’Donal

808-5494 Ice Arena Manager jodonal@portlandmaine.gov

Raechel Allen

808-5492 Ice Arena Facilities Coordinator rallen@portlandmaine.gov

PARKS DIVISION Alex Marshall

808-5442 Parks Director amarshall@portlandmaine.gov

Jeff Tarling

808-5400 City Arborist jst@portlandmaine.gov

Tim Stephenson

808-5454 Lead Park Ranger tstephenson@portlandmaine.gov

RIVERSIDE GOLF COURSE Ryan Scott

797-3524 Golf Course Manager rls@portlandmaine.gov

PUBLIC ASSEMBLY FACILITIES DIVISION Andy Downs

808-5424 Director of Public Assembly Facilities andy@portlandmaine.gov

Clare Norton

808-5435 Booking Coordinator/Permits clare@portlandmaine.gov

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Little Shin Kickers Soccer at East End

Little Hoopsters at East End

Come join us in this instructional soccer program for your preschooler—we will teach your little one the basics of soccer, including kicking, passing, and dribbling. Parents, this is a great opportunity to introduce your little kicker to the game of soccer!

Staff will instruct on skills and then adults will assist their children. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Come join us in this instructional basketball program for your preschooler! We will focus on the basics of basketball and play some fun games! Parents, this is a great opportunity to introduce your child to the great sport of basketball. Staff will instruct on skills and then adults will assist their children. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Fall Session: Saturdays— October 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 (4 classes) Spring Session: Saturdays— April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 2022 (4 classes)

Dates: Saturdays— October 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2021 (4 classes) Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am Ages: 4 – 5 years old Location: East End Community Center Gym , 195 North Street

Time: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Instructor: Recreation Staff

Ages: 4 – 5 years old

What should I bring?

Comfortable clothing, sneakers, and a water bottle

Location: East End Community Center Gym / Soccer Field, 195 North Street

Fee: $40 resident

Instructor: Recreation Staff

Min/Max: 6/20

What should I bring? Comfortable clothing, sneakers, and a water bottle

Deadline: Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Fee: $40 resident Min/Max: 6/20 Deadline: Wednesday, September 29, 2021 for Fall Session, Wednesday April 20, 2022 for Spring

Fee Waiver Eligible: Yes FMI: Call 808-5400 or Pete Gerard, 773-8222 or ptg@portlandmaine.gov.

Youth

Little Sluggers T-Ball

Parents, this is a great opportunity to play with your child and introduce them to the joy and fun of t-ball! This program focuses on the FUNdamentals of t-ball for both the adult and child. Staff will instruct on skills and then adults will assist their children.

Dates: Saturdays— April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 2022 (4 classes) Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am Ages: 4 – 5 years old Location: East End Community Center Gym , 195 North Street Instructor: Recreation Staff What should I bring? Comfortable clothing, sneakers, and a water bottle.

Fee: $40 resident Min/Max: 6/20 Deadline: Wednesday, September 29, 2021 Fee Waiver Eligible: Yes FMI: Call 808-5400 or Pete Gerard, 773-8222 or ptg@portlandmaine.gov.

Fee Waiver Eligible: Yes FMI: Call 808-5400 or Pete Gerard, 773-8222 or ptg@portlandmaine.gov.

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K–3 Gallagher Two-Week Basketball Mini Clinic These mini basketball clinics will get your child ready and excited for the upcoming Gallagher Season by teaching them the basics of the game while building skills and confidence in a fun environment. From true beginners to more experienced players, our three-week clinics have something for everyone. We keep “Kid to Coach” ratios low to ensure your child gets the support they need to build their game and prepare them to be an active member of a team when the season starts.

Don’t wait until the first practice to start getting ready for Gallagher Basketball, sign up now and get that jump start on your season!

Dates: Saturdays— January 22, 29, 2022 Time: 8:00 am−9:00 am (K-1st grade), 9:00 am− 10:00 am (2nd-3rd grade) Ages: K-3rd Grade Location: Riverton Community Center, 1600 Forest Ave Fee: $20 resident Min/Max: 10/50

Programs K-3 Gallagher Basketball League

4th and 5th Grade Caldwell Basketball League

This introductory basketball league teaches the concept of basketball and helps gain confidence in a non-competitive atmosphere, with an emphasis on skill development and teamwork. During the games, coaches help to referee and all children will receive equal playing time. The teams are as follows: co-ed kindergarten and first grade, second and third grade girls, second and third grade boys. Fun is encouraged throughout the entire season! Location: Practices are at Ocean Ave, Rowe Elementary, and East End or Riverton Community Center once a week for second and third grade teams, and once every other week for kindergarten and first grade teams. These practices will be scheduled by your team’s coaches. Games will be played Saturdays at the East End Community Center, Amanda Rowe Elementary, and Riverton Community Center. T-shirts will be given out on the first day of games.

This long-standing league offers children of all abilities an opportunity to play basketball for school-based teams. Teams are organized in late October and games will begin November 13, 2021 running until January 22, 2022. The league also features the All-Star Hoop Classic event, and free throw contest. We will be doing a full eight-week game schedule playing standard 5 vs 5 format.

Practices: Practices will begin during the week of January 24, 2022 (you will be notified by your team’s coach about the first practice).

Games: There will be 7 games over 8 weeks due to school vacation. The first game will be Saturday, February 5, 2022 and it will run thru March 26, 2022 (No games 2/26/22) Times: Practices will be in the afternoon or early evening, and games are on Saturdays between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm

The league focuses on the following goals: • To teach all participants the fundamentals of basketball.

• To provide a fun environment that will help children grow emotionally, socially, and physically.

• To provide a positive experience for all participants.

There is a mandatory coaches meeting on Wednesday, October 27th at the Riverton Community Center @ 7:00 pm.

Game Dates: Saturdays— November 13, 20, December 4, 11, 18, 2021, January 8, 15, and 22, 2022 Dates and times for practices will be determined after the October 27th coaches meeting.

Ages: 4th and 5th Grades

Ages: Students in K-3rd Grade

Location:

Fee: $60 Non-resident: $70 (For children attending private schools in Portland)

Boy’s Division— Riverton Community Center and Rowe Elementary School

Deadline: Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Girl’s Division— East End Community Center

Fee Waiver Eligible: Yes

Fee: $75 Non-resident: $85 (For children attending private schools in Portland)

Mandatory Coaches Meeting: January 19, 2022 @ 7:00 pm in the Community Room of the Riverton Community Center, 1600 Forest Avenue.

4th/5th Grade Caldwell Two-Week Basketball Mini Clinic Take one part open gym, two parts skill building, three parts fun plus a dash of competition, mix them together and you get our two-week Caldwell Mini Basketball Clinic! We will get your child ready and excited for the upcoming Caldwell season by reviewing some of the basics of the game while building skills and confidence in a fun environment. From beginners to veterans, our two-week clinic has something for everyone. We keep things fast-paced and fun and utilize a low “Kid to Coach” ratio to ensure your child gets the support they need to truly build their game and prepare them to be an active member of a team when the season starts.

Min/Max: N/A Deadline: Monday, October 25, 2021 Fee Waiver Eligible: Yes FMI: Contact Recreation @ 808-5443 or e-mail Nick Cliche at nc@portlandmaine. gov or Pete Gerard at ptg@portlandmaine.gov To help make this youth league a success year after year, we rely on dedicated volunteer coaches. Please contact the Recreation Office at 808-5400 or indicate on your child’s registration form if you are interested in coaching.

Dates: Saturdays— October 23 and October 30, 2021 Time: 8:00 am−9:00 am Ages: 4th & 5th Grade Location: Riverton Community Center, 1600 Forest Ave Fee: $20 resident Min/Max: 10/50

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Youth

6th Grade Basketball League

Winter Foot Skills and Futsal League

This league offers children of all abilities an opportunity to play basketball for your middle school. South Portland Parks and Recreation will be participating in this league in conjunction with the Portland Recreation school based teams. Teams are organized in late November. Games will begin in early December, 2021 and run until the end of January 2022.

Portland Parks and Recreation, PAYSA, and Maine Lightning have joined forces to expand our Futsal footprint in Portland.

This program offers a blend of foot skills sessions and weekend futsal game play. This program is for ages 5-14 and provides a program to better your soccer skills throughout the winter at an affordable price. Weekly foot skills clinics will take place at various Portland Recreation facilities and coached by local and professional coaches. Weekend game play will take place at the Amanda C. Rowe School, Reiche Community Center, and Riverton Community Center. An emphasis is placed on skill development and touches through game play.

The league focuses on the following goals: • To continue teaching all participants the fundamentals of basketball.

• To provide a fun environment that will help children grow emotionally, socially, and physically.

• To provide a positive experience for all participants.

Game Dates/Location: Weekdays at Rowe Elementary, King, Lyman Moore, and Lincoln Middle Schools – games will be scheduled closer to the season depending on the number of teams.

They will be held between 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm depending on gym availability. Dates and times for practices will be determined closer to the season start.

Dates: December 8, 2021 thru March 9, 2022 Foot skills: Wednesday evenings at 5:00 pm, 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm based on age groups.

Games: Sundays between 9:00 am-4:00 pm based on division Ages: 5-14 years old Fee: $150 (T-shirt given to all participants). Price includes 12 weeks of foot skills and 12 weeks of scrimmage and game play.

Deadline: December 8, 2021 Fee Waiver Eligible: Yes

Ages: 6th Grade Fee: $75 resident Min/Max: N/A Deadline: Friday, November 12, 2021 Fee Waiver Eligible: Yes FMI: Contact Recreation @ 808-5443 or e-mail Nick Cliche at nc@portlandmaine.gov or Pete Gerard at ptg@portlandmaine.gov

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Programs USA Youth Archery Program at Reiche

We are excited to continue offering Youth Archery at Reiche for Fall and Spring 2022! Our goal is to create a safe and fun archery program for the Portland community that will teach students about self-control, mental focus and physical fitness. This program will be a great introduction to the sport of archery, emphasizing safety and proper shooting mechanics. We will be following USA archery program guidelines.

Dates: Fall Session: Mondays— September 27, October 4, 18, 25, November 1, 2021 (5 Classes)

Portland Rec Board Game Club

Go beyond Monopoly and Sorry and roll into modern board gaming with this beginner’s guide and overview to hobby board gaming. Save some money and play games with Portland Recreation in this educative and fun format! There will be an experienced staff member present to supervise and lead the group for each session. With this overview of hobby board gaming flex those mental muscles through decision making, strategy, and communication. Every week we will highlight a different game and its experience. Overcome the most common barrier to enjoying games—finding others to play with! Learn enough to play on your own or join our drop in gaming sessions! In order to maximize their gaming fun, participants need to be able to focus for the duration of a two hour session.

Fall Session Thursdays— 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 2021 Winter Session Thursdays— 11/4, 11/18, 12/9, 2021 Winter Session Thursdays— 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 2022

Cake Decorating with Kids— Grades 3-6 Does your child want to learn all about cakes?! If so, consider joining this five week program dedicated to learning the process of constructing a cake from start to finish.

In this class kids will learn how to bake, layer, frost, and decorate cakes into pieces of art! Kids will learn piping skills, make flowers from molding chocolate, use fondant and design their own cakes. Class will be held in the community room at East End Community Center.

Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Dates: Mondays— October 18, 25, November 1, 8, 2021 (4 classes)

Ages: Grades 5 through 8

Times: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Location: Reiche Community Center

Ages: Grades 3-6

Time: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

What should I bring? Water bottle, snack, open-mind, and desire to have fun.

Location: East End Community Center, 195 North Street

Ages: Grades 4 - 8

Fee: $20 resident

Instructor: Christiana Viney

Location: Reiche Community Center Gym

Min/Max: 8/20

Fee: $55 resident

Deadline: Three days prior to session

Min/Max: 5/8

Fee Waiver Eligible: Yes

Deadline: Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Spring Session: Mondays— March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4, 2022 (5 Classes)

Instructor: USA Archery Certified Instructors What should I bring?

Comfortable athletic clothing, sneakers required, water bottle.

Spring Session Thursdays— 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 2022

FMI: Contact Cameron Sneed at 874-8873 or csneed@portlandmaine.gov

Fee waiver eligible: Yes FMI: Call 773-8222 or ptg@portlandmaine.gov

Fee: $50 Non-resident: $60 Min/Max: 5/20 Deadline: Three days prior to start of session.

Fee Waiver Eligible: No FMI: Pete Gerard 773-8222, ptg@portlandmaine.gov or Jon Call 874-8873, jcall@portlandmaine.gov

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Cake Decorating with Kids—Grades 6-8 —Calling all Middle Schoolers!

Does your middle schooler want to learn all about cakes?!

If so, consider joining this four week program dedicated to learning the process of constructing a cake from start to finish. In this class they will learn how to bake, layer, frost, and decorate cakes into pieces of art! Kids will learn piping skills, make flowers from molding chocolate, use fondant and design their own cakes. Class will be held in the community room at East End Community Center.

Dates: Mondays— March 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2022 (4 classes) Times: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Ages: Grades 6-8 Location: East End Community Center, 195 North Street Instructor: Christiana Viney Fee: $55 resident Min/Max: 5/8 Deadline: Wednesday, March 2, 2022 Fee waiver eligible: Yes FMI: Call 773-8222 or ptg@portlandmaine.gov

Smartphone Photography for Beginners Use one of the twenty-first century’s most incredible devices—the smartphone! In this six week photography program we will go over introlevel photography tips and skills, participate in a weekly topic, share our creations with new friends, and practice photo-taking skills. Looking for inspiration, we will explore Portland’s West End by foot with our cameras at the ready.

For our final meeting we will have a small display to celebrate our new hobby and share what we have captured.

You’ll get a chance to develop a life-long hobby and how to use your phone for visual arts.

Must have and be able to use a smartphone.

Dates: Fall Session Tuesdays— September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12, 2021 Dates: Spring Session Tuesdays— April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 2022 Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Ages: Grades 5 to 8 Location: Reiche Community Center Instructor: Cameron Sneed

Youth

Youth Portland Rec Esports— In Real Life (IRL) Seasons

Love video games? Looking for something to do on Friday nights? Want to meet some new friends or bring your pals along for some Rocket League, Super Smash, and Mario Kart? Join the new Portland Rec Youth Esports League in this coed, informal, and fun Esports format! Be a part of a growing community of Portland Esports players where we can socialize and strengthen important 21st century skills. Portland Rec will provide Nintendo Switch consoles, a dedicated facilitator to organize matches, practice with, and coach players. Players can expect nightly tournaments and a variety of games, a league shirt, and occasional prizes.

Fall Season #1 Fridays in October Fall Season #2 Fridays in November – No program 11/26/21 Winter Season #1 Fridays in February Winter Season #2 Fridays in March Spring Season #1 Fridays in April Time: 6 pm - 9 pm Who: Grades 5 through 8 Location: Reiche Community Center for In-Person Gaming League Manager: Cameron Sneed What should I bring? Good Sportsmanship, Snacks, and Beverages Fee: $25 resident (Shirt, Registration in our online leagues, and in-person play) Min/Max: 5/20 Deadline: Three days before season Fee Waiver Eligible: No FMI: Contact Cameron Sneed at 874-8873 or csneed@portlandmaine.gov

What should I bring?

Fully charged smartphone, comfortable walking shoes, layers Fee: $30 resident Min/Max: 8/18 Deadline: Three days prior session start.

Fee Waiver Eligible: Yes FMI: Contact Cameron Sneed at 874-8873 or cnseed@portlandmaine.gov

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Programs Portland Online Esports— 2021/2022 Seasons

Join the Portland Recreation esports league for a season of friendly competition via online play and help fund youth gaming! The season will be organized by a Rec staff member guaranteeing one match per week, per enrolled league. Participants need to provide their own console, location to play, and are expected to communicate results to the League Manager. At the end of each season a league champion will be crowned through a single-elimination tournament. Prizes will be provided for 1st through 3rd place in each league. Accepting players with Xbox One or newer, PS4 or newer, and Nintendo Switch participants.

Players need to indicate in their registration what console they intend to use.

Online leagues will include seasons focused on two games. If a game that you feel should receive its own league is not on the list, please reach out to the League Manager. All games are 1v1 except Rocket League. There will be a mandatory code of conduct to ensure all gamers are treated respectfully.

1) Fall Season, September – October: Madden20, Rocket League 2) Winter Season A, November – December: Madden20, NBA2k20 3) Winter Season B, January – February: NBA2k20, Fifa20 4) Spring Season, March – April: Fifa20, Super Smash League fees cover league organization, and help fund enrollment for our in-person youth gaming esports. Your participation is a major contribution to the Portland community and getting young gamers in the door and a supportive environment. This provides a supervised space where youth participants can practice teamwork, communication, strategy, and socialize with their peers. Have fun and give back to the community!

Dates: Rolling Seasons— September 20, 2021 through May 13, 2022 Time: Determined by matched players Who: All Ages, All Genders Level: All Levels Location: Wherever You Game League Manager: Cameron Sneed What should I bring? Good Sportsmanship, your own game console and wifi connection.

Fee: $10 resident/ per season OR $25 for entry into EVERY season (any and all leagues) AND the new Portland Recreation Esports player shirts!

Youth Ultimate Frisbee League The goal of Portland Ultimate is to introduce young people to the sport of ultimate frisbee and to foster a good “spirit of the game”. Practices include the basics of catching and throwing a frisbee, drills, and lots of time spent scrimmaging as a way of learning the game. Since the sport is self-officiated, practices will also include a rule-of-the-day. Drills and scrimmages will often be split into 5-6 grade and 7-8 grade groups. At the middle school level, all genders play together. Some weeks, Portland Ultimate will play other middle school teams from Greater Portland towns but we will also do “in-house” games. Games will be played within age groups.

The league focuses on the following goals: • To teach all participants the fundamentals of Ultimate Frisbee.

• To provide a fun environment that will help children grow emotionally, socially, and physically.

• To provide a positive experience for all participants.

SCHEDULE: Portland Ultimate will begin in late April as soon as the fields are dry.

Practices: Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm, April 25 through June 15, 2022 Games: Will depend on the schedule of other towns.

Schedule will come out prior to the season.

Ages: 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grades Location: Practices/Games will take place at Deering High School Grass Soccer Field Fee: $75 Non-resident: $85 Min/Max: 50/200 Deadline: April 20, 2022 Fee Waiver Eligible: Yes FMI: Contact Liz Blackwell-Moore at 24lmo24@gmail.com or Recreation @ 808-5443 or e-mail Nick Cliche at nc@portlandmaine.gov.

Liz Blackwell-Moore will be the head coach and organize the program. Liz is a USA Ultimate certified middle school coach and is also a USA Ultimate Middle School coach trainer.

To help make this youth league a success, we rely on dedicated volunteer coaches. Please contact the Recreation Office at 808-5400 or indicate on your child’s registration form if you are interested in coaching.

Min/Max: 5/ No Maximum Deadline: 7 days prior to the start of any season.

See online schedule for more details.

Fee Waiver Eligible: No FMI: Contact Cameron Sneed at 874-8873 or csneed@portlandmaine.gov

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Teen Gym

Youth

@ East End

@ Reiche

@ Riverton

Are you between 13 and 17 years old and looking for a place to play a little basketball? Maybe some indoor soccer? Just want to shoot around or hang out with friends and throw a football?

Come by yourself or bring some friends and check out Teen Gym at East End every Friday evening where you can have some fun in a safe, friendly, indoor environment.

Are you between 13 and 17 years old and looking for a place to play a little basketball? Maybe some indoor soccer? Just want to shoot around or hang out with friends and throw a football?

Come by yourself or bring some friends and check out Teen Gym where you can have some fun in a safe, friendly, indoor environment.

No drama please!

Dates: Fridays— October 1, 2021 through May 6, 2022

Dates: Wednesdays— November 3, 2021 through March 30, 2022

Are you between 13 and 17 years old and looking for a place to play a little basketball? Maybe some indoor soccer? Just want to shoot around or hang out with friends and throw a football?

Come by yourself or bring some friends and check out Teen Gym at Riverton every Friday evening where you can have some fun in a safe, friendly, indoor environment.

No drama please!

Times: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Ages: 13 – 17 ONLY Location: East End Community Center Min/Max: 6/20 Deadline: Ongoing/ Drop in What should I bring? Please bring comfortable clothing, sneakers, a water bottle and a willingness to have a good time!

Dates: Fridays— October 1, 2021 through May 6, 2022

Time: 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Ages: 13 – 17 ONLY

Ages: 13 – 17 ONLY

Location: Reiche Community Center

Location: Riverton Community Center Gym

What should I bring? Comfortable clothing, sneakers, a water bottle and a willingness to have a good time!

What should I bring? Please bring comfortable clothing, sneakers, a water bottle and a willingness to have a good time!

Fee: $1 resident only Min/Max: 6/20

Fee: $1 resident only

Deadline: Ongoing/ Drop in

FMI: Please contact East End Community Center 773-8222

FMI: Please contact Reiche Community Center at 874-8873

Fee: $1 resident only Min/Max: 6/20 Deadline: Ongoing/ Drop in FMI: Please contact the Riverton Community Center at 874-8455

High School Rec. League Portland Parks & Recreation and South Portland Parks & Recreation are combining to offer The Greater Portland Recreation High School Basketball League. This league provides an opportunity for freshmen through seniors from our local high schools in both South Portland and Portland a chance to continue playing basketball at a recreational level. In order to participate tryouts are required and there is no cost to players to participate. Each participant must not have played on the high school team at any point during the season after cuts were made. If you are looking for more information on this program, contact one of the following: Cameron Sneed– cnseed@portlandmaine.gov (Reiche Community Center) Pete Gerard – ptg@portlandmaine.gov (East End Community Center) Jon Call – jcall@ portlandmaine.gov (Riverton Community Center) Dates: December through March. Games are held 1–2 times per week (From January onward) and also one practice per week.

Ages: Grades 9–12 Fee: Free

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programs The Junior Naturalist

“Life in Forest City—How Humans Impact Urban Ecology” Portland is the largest urban center in Maine, and it keeps growing each year. Despite the big city feel, our human residents are incredibly lucky to live with nature all around us. Diverse natural ecosystems within our city, such as forests, ponds, rivers, and salt marshes, host an abundance of wild plants and animals that also call Portland home. By exploring these ecosystems, and engaging in hands-on science experiments, participants will discover how the choices we humans make can either help or harm our natural spaces and affect our future quality of life in Forest City.

Dates: Sundays—October 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2021 Time: 9:00 pm - 12:00 pm Ages: 9-12 years old Location: We will meet at the Riverton Community Center– 1600 Forest Ave, Portland. The group will be transported by bus to the designated location.

What should I bring? Water bottle, snack, appropriate clothing/ footwear for the weather, backpack. A detailed list is available upon request.

Fees: $60 Non-Resident: $70 Min/Max: 6/12 Deadline: Thursday, September 30, 2021 Fee Waiver Eligible: Yes

Instructor: Park Ranger Naturalist

“Winter at play—Winter Senses” This winter experience the great outdoors on the 240 acres of the Riverside Golf Course! With each day exploring different outdoors activities revolving around animal senses and survival, get ready to prance through the snow in search of what comes alive in the winter’s cold.

Dates: Sundays— January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 2022 Time: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Ages: 8-12 years old Location: We will meet at the Riverside Golf Course conference room, first floor of the Golf Course Instructor: Park Ranger Naturalist

What should I bring? Water bottle, snack, appropriate clothing/ footwear for the weather, backpack, change of clothes.

A detailed list is available upon request.

Fees: $60 Non-Resident: $70 Min/Max: 6/10 Deadline: Thursday, January 13, 2022 Fee Waiver Eligible: Yes

“Beaches and Beyond—The water that drives us” Come join the Portland Recreation Junior Naturalist Group at the beach! We will follow the trail of water from Portland’s fresh water streams to the open ocean; explore beach, rivers, and dune ecosystems; learn about the amazing adaptations aquatic organisms have developed which enable them to survive and flourish in this harsh and sandy intertidal environment plus so much more! This Junior Naturalist is a fast-paced, exciting program that will get participants out exploring some of Portland’s incredible waterways… and beyond!

Dates: Sundays— March 6, 13, 20, 27, 2022 Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Ages: 8-12 years old Location: We will meet at the Riverton Community Center— 1600 Forest Ave, Portland. The group will be transported by bus to the designated location.

Instructor: Park Ranger Naturalist

What should I bring? Water bottle, snack, appropriate clothing/ footwear for the weather, backpack. A detailed list is available upon request.

Fees: $60 Non-Resident: $70 Min/Max: 6/10 Deadline: Thursday, March 3, 2022 Fee Waiver Eligible: Yes

FMI: tstephenson@portlandmaine.gov or call 207-808-5454

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Adult

Adult Drop-in Sports

East End Community Center

Get in shape, and have fun while doing it! Come drop-in and play pick-up games of volleyball and basketball at East End Community Center. Games are pick-up style and players of all skill levels are welcome!

Adult Drop-In Volleyball Dates: Wednesdays— September 22, 2021 - April 27, 2022 Times: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Ages: 18+ years old (please bring ID) Location: East End Community Center, Gym - 195 North Street What should I bring? Please bring comfortable clothing, sneakers, a water bottle and a willingness to have a good time!

Riverton

Adult Indoor Soccer Drop-in Come get some exercise playing pick-up soccer games. This open drop-in soccer program is well attended, and well loved, by the community. We welcome players of all skill levels so come on down!

Dates: Mondays & Wednesdays— September 20, 2021 – April 27, 2022 Time: 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm Ages: 18+ years old (please bring ID) Location: Riverton Community Center Gym Instructor: Recreation Staff

Fee: $3 Non-resident: $4

What should I bring? Gym shoes and comfortable clothing

Min/Max: 6/25

Fee: $3 Non-resident: $4

FMI: Contact the East End Community Center - 773-8222

Min/Max: 6/21 (strict maximum, no spectators)

Adult Drop-In Basketball Dates: Wednesdays— September 22, 2021 - April 27, 2022 Times: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Ages: 18+ years old (please bring ID) Location: East End Community Center, Gym - 195 North Street What should I bring? Please bring comfortable clothing, sneakers, a water bottle and a willingness to have a good time!

Fee: $3 Non-resident: $4 Min/Max: 6/25 FMI: Contact the East End Community Center - 773-8222

Deadline: Drop-in Fee Waiver Eligible: No FMI: Call 808-5400 or contact Jon Call at 874-8455 or jcall@portlandmaine.gov

Adult Basketball Drop-in Come play some exciting pick-up basketball games at the Riverton Community Center gym! Get in shape and have fun playing the great sport of basketball.

Dates: Tuesdays— September 21, 2021 – April 26, 2022 Time: 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm Ages: 18+ years old (please bring ID) Location: Riverton Community Center Gym Instructor: Recreation Staff What should I bring? Gym shoes and comfortable clothing Fee: $3 Non-resident: $4 Min/Max: 6/21 (strict maximum, no spectators) Deadline: Drop-in Fee Waiver Eligible: No FMI: Call 808-5400 or contact Jon Call at 874-8455 or jcall@portlandmaine.gov

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Programs Reiche Adult Drop-in Soccer Stop by for an evening of indoor soccer! This is a great way to stay in shape and on top of your game. We welcome players of all skill levels. So come on down!

Mondays and Wednesdays, September 27, 2021 through April 27, 2022 Time: 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm Ages: 18+ Old Location: Reiche Community Center Gym Instructor: Recreation Staff What should I bring? Gym shoes and comfortable clothing.

Fee: $3 Non-Resident: $4 Min/Max: 1/20 Fee Waiver Eligible: No FMI: Contact Cameron Sneed at 874-8873 or csneed@portlandmaine.gov

Adult Drop-in Basketball Get in shape and have fun while doing it! Come drop-in and play pick-up games of basketball. We welcome players of all skill levels!

Adult Archery This is a great introduction to the sport of archery, emphasizing safety and proper shooting mechanics. Come join us for this popular & fun program which teaches students about selfcontrol, mental focus and physical fitness. We will follow USA Archery program guidelines and hold a fun tournament at the end of each session.

Dates: Mondays— 3 Season Sessions Fall Session— Mondays— September 27, October 4, 18, 25, November 1, 2021 (5 Classes) Winter Session — Mondays, January 3, 10, 24, 31, February 7, 2022 (5 Classes) Spring Session — Mondays— March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4, 2022 (5 Classes) Time: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Ages: 18 + years old Location: Reiche Community Center Gym Instructor: Certified USA Archery Level 1 Coaches What should I bring? Students will need to wear athletic clothing, sneakers (required) and a water bottle.

Optional: arm guard, finger tab Fee: $50 Non-resident: $60 Min/Max: 6/15 Deadline: One week prior to each session

Dates: Wednesdays— Sept. 29, 2021 through April 27, 2022

Fee Waiver Eligible: No

Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

FMI: Pete Gerard 773-8222, ptg@portlandmaine.gov or Jon Call 874-8873, jcall@portlandmaine.gov

Ages: 18+ years old Location: Reiche Community Center Gym Instructor: Recreation Staff What should I bring? Gym shoes and comfortable clothing Fee: $3 Non-resident: $4 Min/Max: 1/20 Fee Waiver Eligible: No FMI: Contact Cameron Sneed 874-8873 or csneed@portlandmaine.gov

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Adult Programs Community Yoga

Explore Portland – Cycle with a Ranger

Keep your body strong and limber in a supportive environment!

Enjoy deep breathing, mindful movement, and a sense of community. Class is for all levels, beginners are welcome. Join Ashley Flowers for the return of this popular yoga class that builds strength, balance, and range-of-motion.

Everyone has a favorite spot in Portland. Grab your bike and join our Rangers for two consecutive Sundays, mountain biking through Portland’s trails and parks. Prepare for a long ride through the woods, along the rivers, and through the salt flats, as our rangers show you their favorite spots as well as sharing their knowledge on the natural world all around us and how we connect all of our wonderful green spaces.

Dates: Thursdays— September 9 – December 9 (12 Classes) (No Class November 11 & 25 ) Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Location: Cafeteria, East End Community Center, 195 North Street.

What should I bring? Please bring your own mat and any other props you may need. If you need a mat or props, limited quantities are available by contacting the instructor.

Fee: Drop-in class: $10; Residents - Register for the full 12 class session for $100; Non-residents: $110; Pay when you arrive.

FMI: East End Community Center - 773-8222 Instructor Info: Ashley Flowers E-RYT 500, is a lover of life. She offers creative movement and mindfulness classes to help people find a greater sense of physical and mental ease through fluid motion and breathing, for more info: www.ashleyflowersyoga.com, relax@ashleyflowersyoga.com

Dates: Sundays— September 19, 26, 2021 and April 24, May 1, 2022 Time: 10:00 am- 3:00 pm Ages: Over 18 Location: Various Park Spaces Instructor: Park Ranger Naturalist What should I bring? Water bottle, lunch, snack, appropriate clothing/ footwear for the weather, backpack. A detailed list is available upon request.

Fees: $40 Non-Resident: $50 Min/Max: 6/16 Deadline: Thursday, September 16, 2021 FMI: tstephenson@portlandmaine.gov or call 207-808-5454

for more info:

212 CANCO ROAD Suite A PORTLAND, MAINE 207-808-5400

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COMMUNITY CENTER

LEVEL : Beginner DATES : Monday Nights (5 classes) SESSIONS : FALL - Sept. 27, Oct. 4, 18, 25 & Nov. 1 WINTER - Jan. 3, 10, 24, 31 & Feb. 7 SPRING - March 7, 14, 21, 28 & Apr. 4 TIMES : 6:30pm - 8:00pm AGES : 18+ LOCATION : Reiche Community Center

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s en ior Pro gra m s We’re excited to inform you that the very popular Senior Adult Program was included in the recently-passed City of Portland budget. Programs, including trips, will begin in mid September to early October.

If you wish to stay apprised of upcoming events, you should subscribe to our monthly newsletter/calendar.

Contact us at the Recreation office via email at recreation@portlandmaine.gov or call us at 808-5400 and ask to subscribe to our mailing list. Please be sure to include your full name, your email address (if you have one), your telephone number and your mailing address.

After so many months where programming was suspended, and we were quarantined, we are looking forward to seeing many familiar faces while also welcoming many new seniors.

The 62+ Club is an activity group where seniors can get together and socialize while enjoying a variety of different activities. These are offered 3−5 times a week, year-round in addition to what we s e i t i v Acti mming offer in our seasonal brochures. This club is a great way to explore gra the area and make new friends while staying active. Activities & Pro include local fairs, theater trips, concerts, museum visits, shopping trips, bowling, local walking trails, themed luncheons, guest speakers, holiday parties, arts and crafts, boat rides, and much more. Participants are able to drive to most of our activities or we can pick up residents right at home with one of our mini buses. Registrations for activities take place monthly.

If you have any questions, or would like to be added to our monthly mailing list, please call 207.808.5445 or email Meg at mcm@portlandmaine.gov and we will be happy to assist you.

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YOUTH RTS ESPEO AGUE LGRADES 5 - 8

Love video games?

Looking for something to do on Friday nights?

Want to meet some new friends or bring your pals along for some Rocket League, Super Smash, and Mario Kart?

Join the new Portland Rec. Youth Esports League in this coed, informal, and fun Esports format!

WHEN? Fall Season #1: Fridays in October

Fall Season #2: Fridays in November Winter Season #1: Fridays in February Winter Season #: 2 Fridays in March Spring Season #1: Fridays in April

WHERE? Reiche Community Center TIME?

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

HOW TO REGISTER? PORTLANDREC.COM

FOR MORE INFO: 212 Canco Road Suite A Portland, ME 207-808-5400

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Riverside Riverside Golf Course

158 Riverside Street, 797-3524, riversidegolfcourseme.com Located on the outskirts of Portland, Riverside Golf Course offers three courses. The 18-hole north course, the 9-hole south course, and 3-hole practice facility. The municipality-owned golf course provides a challenging but forgiving layout that gives an experienced golfer or beginner golfer an enjoyable round on either course. For more information, visit our website.

Winter Recreation

Snowshoeing

Riverside Golf Course (North), built in 1932, is a 30-hole facility located on 200 acres on the outskirts of Portland. During the off season, Riverside provides a great winter layout for crosscountry ski trails, two outdoor ice skating rinks, snowshoeing, fat tire biking and many hills for sledding. Riverside is a great destination for a leisurely workout or outdoor activities with the whole family.

Snowshoeing is available throughout the golf course and is open to the public seven days a week, 24 hours a day. The groomed skate trails are used to make your experience more enjoyable. We ask that you stay off the groomed classic tracks and out of roped off areas.

Skiing

Sledding is available throughout the golf course and open to the public seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Please stay out of roped off areas.

Riverside Golf Course grooms cross-country ski trails throughout our three golf courses. For easy access to our trails there are two starting points: one at the Riverside South Course clubhouse, and one at the Riverside North Course located by the maintenance building at the end of the parking lot. Our trail measures about 6k, groomed for both classic and skate skiing with great scenery and wildlife to see. Whether it’s for the experienced or beginner skier, the trail are great for both.

The trails are open to the public seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Please stay out of roped off areas.

Ice Rink Riverside offers two outdoor ice rinks with fresh ice made in the morning as needed for an enjoyable experience. The ice rinks are located on the North Course and are accessible using the access road by the maintenance building at the end of the parking lot. One of the rinks is lit nightly to accommodate skating at night. The ice rinks are open to the public seven days a week, 24 hours a day.

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Sledding

Dogs on Golf Course Are allowed on-leash only during the golf off-season (winter months.)

The Club @ Riverside For more information about the new restaurant please visit their website www.facebook.com/theclubatriverside/

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!* n o i t i d E g tin a r o c e D e *Cak

KIDS IN THE

KITCHEN

Does your child want to learn all about cakes?! If so, consider joining this four week program dedicated to learning the process of constructing a cake from start to finish. In this class, kids will learn how to bake, layer, frost, and decorate cakes into pieces of art!

Kids will learn piping skills, make flowers from molding chocolate, use fondant and design their own cakes.

Class will be held in the community room at East End Community Center. Resident Only - $55 per child.

FALL SESSION

SPRING SESSION

MONDAYS CLASSES 6:00PM - 7:30PM

MONDAYS CLASSES 6:00PM - 7:30PM

GRADES 3 - 6

OCT. 18, 24, NOV. 1& 8

GRADES 6 - 8

MARCH 7, 14, 21 & 28

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Aquatics

Punch Card/Pass Fees

Riverton and Reiche 2021/2022 Pool Fees

RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT

Resident Non-resident

Youth/Teen 10 Punch

$10.00

$20.00

Child 0-12 years

$1.00

$2.00

Youth/ Teen 20 Punch

$20.00

$40.00

Teen 13-17 years

$1.00

$2.00

Adult Lap 12 punch

$60.00

$66.00

Adult 18-61 years

$5.00

$5.50

Adult Lap 20 Punch Card

$100.00

$110.00

Senior 62+ years

$3.50

$4.00

Adult Lap 40 Punch Card

$200.00

$220.00

Aerobic Adult

$5.50

$6.00

Masters 10 Punch Card

$67.50

$72.50

Aerobic Senior

$4.00

$4.75

Masters 20 Punch Card

$135.00

$145.00

Master’s Workout

$6.75

$7.25

Masters 40 Punch Card

$270.00

$290.00

Senior Lap 12 Punch

$42.00

$48.00

Senior Lap 20 Punch Card

$70.00

$80.00

Senior Lap 40 Punch Card

$140.00

$160.00

Senior Yearly Pass

$280.00

N/A

Senior 6 Month Pass

$160.00

N/A

Adult Aerobic 12 Punch

$66.00

$72.00

Adult Aerobic 20 Punch

$110.00

$120.00

Senior Aerobic 12 Punch

$48.00

$57.00

Senior Aerobic 20 Punch

$80.00

$95.00

Pool Rental / Hourly Rate

$85.00

$95.00

Swim Instruction*

Resident

Non-Resident

½ hour Private Lesson

$30.00 per lesson

$35.00 per lesson

1 hour Private Lesson

$50.00 per lesson

$60.00 per lesson

*(for Group lesson prices please refer to the Swim Lesson Schedule)

Pool Rules • A thorough cleansing shower is required of all swimmers before entering the pool tank.

• BATHING CAPS are required for all with chin length hair, regardless of age or gender.

• No street shoes are allowed on the pool deck, please bring flip flops.

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• Please enter through the hallway doors • Please exit through the locker rooms.

• Any child who is less than 4 feet tall and under 7 years of age must be: escorted by an adult into the pool area; accompanied in the pool tank by an adult on a one-to-one basis at all times (ratio will differ for swim lessons); and kept within reach on the pool deck.

• Any individual with an infectious or communicable disease is prohibited from using the pool. Any individual with a medical or physical condition that could result in a life-threatening situation to themselves or others, while using the pool, is required to inform the lifeguards of the condition prior to entering the pool.

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• Any group of ten (10) or more individuals wishing to use the pool must make rental arrangements with the Aquatics Division Supervisor.

Individual groups of nine (9) or less must request permission 24 hours in advance.

• NO PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES ALLOWED DURING OPEN SWIMS.

Aquatics POOL SCHEDULES FALL/WINTER: SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 – APRIL 16, 2022 Harold Paulson Pool / Riverton Community Center 1600 Forest Ave / 874-8456 ADULT LAP SWIMS

WATER AEROBICS

6:00 am – 9:00 am Mon – Fri*

8:00 am – 9:00 am Mon - Fri (3 lanes)

11:30 am-1:00 pm Mon – Sat

6:30 am – 7:30 pm Tues, Thurs (3 lanes)

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Mon & Weds

**First Saturday swims will begin September 18th

MASTER’S SWIM

6:00 am – 7:00 am Sat ** OPEN SWIM

*Due to aerobics class, only 2–3 lap lanes will be available from 8:00 am – 9 am.

6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Tues & Thurs (3 lanes)

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Saturday**

7:00 am – 8:25 am Sat

Hap Frank Pool / Reiche Community Center ADULT LAP SWIMS

166 Brackett Street / 874-8456

OPEN SWIM

11:30 am – 1:00 pm Mon, Weds & Fri

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Sat**

11:30 am – 1:30 pm Saturday** 6:30 am – 8:00 am Tues & Thurs 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm Tues & Thurs

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Aquatics Swim Lesson Dates and Fees Session Dates

25 Minute Classes

45 Minute Classes

55 Minute Classes

Fall Session 1 Sept 13 - Oct. 30, 2021 - Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday (7 classes)

$56.00 Resident $59.50 Non-Resident

$61.25 Resident $64.75 Non-Resident

$63.00 Resident $66.50 Non-Resident

5 classes- $40.00 Res. $42.50 Non-Resident 6 classes- $48.00 Res. $51.00 Non-Resident 7 classes- $56.00 Res. $59.50 Non-Resident

5 classes- $43.75 Res. $46.25 Non-Resident 6 classes- $52.50 Res. $55.50 Non-Resident 7 classes- $61.25 Res. $64.75 Non-Resident

5 classes- $45.00 Res. $47.50 Non-Resident 6 classes- $54.00 Res. $57.00 Non-Resident 7 classes- $63.00 Res. $66.50 Non-Resident

Winter Session Jan. 4 - Feb. 19, 2022 - Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday (7 classes)

$56.00 Resident $59.50 Non-Resident

$61.25 Resident $64.75 Non-Resident

Spring Session 1 Feb. 28 - Apr. 16, 2022 - Saturday (6 classes) Tues., Thurs. (7 classes)

$56.00 Resident $59.50 Non-Resident

$61.25 Resident $64.75 Non-Resident

$63.00 Resident $66.50 Non-Resident

Spring Session 2 Apr. 27 - June 13, 2022 - Tues. or Thurs. or Saturday (7 classes)

6 classes- $48.00 Res. $51.00 Non-Resident 7 classes- $56.00 Res. $59.50 Non-Resident

6 classes- $52.50 Res. $55.50 Non-Resident 7 classes- $61.25 Res. $64.75 Non-Resident

6 classes- $54.00 Res. $57.00 Non-Resident 7 classes- $63.00 Res. $66.50 Non-Resident

Fall Session 2 Nov. 1 - Dec. 18, 2021 - Thursday (5 classes), Sat. (6) or Tues.(7)

Parent/Child, Beg./Int. Preschool Groups (one day per week)

Adv. Pre., Levels 1-3, Home School (one day per week)

Levels 4-6 & Adult Lessons (one day per week)

$63.00 Resident $66.50 Non-Resident

Please note: No class on Nov. 11, 24, 25 & 27, 2021 or on May 28, 2022.

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FALL/WINTER

25 minute classes: Parent/ Child: Beginner/Intermediate Preschool Classes 45 minute classes: Advanced Preschool, Levels 1-3 55 minute classes: Levels 4-6 and all Adult Instruction

$5 discount for each additional sibling (Portland Residents only)

An occasional absence will not affect a child’s progress— missed classes cannot be made up.

Minimum enrollment for all swim lessons is four participants— classes not meeting minimum may be combined by the Aquatics staff.

Lesson location, times and dates are subject to change.

Res = Resident of City of Portland

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How To Register: Online: portlandrec.com

By Fax: 878-2731

By Mail: Recreation Dept., 212 Canco Rd., Portland, ME 04103 In Person: Complete a registration form and drop into the secure lock box across from the Riverton Pool office door at 1600 Forest Ave.

Aquatics PORTLAND AQUATICS SWIM LESSON SCHEDULE

SWIM LESSON SCHEDULE FALL/WINTER/SPRING 2021-2022 PORTLAND AQUATICS

FALL-WINTER-SPRING 2021-2022 SWIM LESSON SCHEDULE Please note: PORTLAND AQUATICS FALL-WINTER-SPRING 2021-2022 Classes will be held on Tues., Thurs., & Saturdays ONLY. No classes Mon./Wed/Fri./Sun. SWIM LESSON SCHEDULE Please note: on Tues., Thurs., & Saturdays ONLY. NoTimes classes Mon./Wed/Fri./Sun. FALL-WINTER-SPRING 2021-2022 Class Classes Name will be held Tuesday Times Thursday YOUTH SWIM LESSONS—RIVERTON POOL Saturday Times Please note:

Par/Child A 6:00pm 9:45am 5:00pm 8:30 / 9:30am Class Name Tuesday Times& Saturdays Thursday Times Saturday Times Classes will be held on Tues., Thurs., ONLY./ No classes Mon./Wed/Fri./Sun. B Par/Child A

Class Name

6:00pm

Tuesday Times

9:45am / 5:00pm

9:00 8:30//10:00am 9:30am

Thursday Times

Saturday Times

Beginner Preschool Par/Child B Par/Child A

4:30 / 6:00pm 5:00 / 6:00pm 6:00pm

9:15am / 4:30 / 5:00pm 5 / 5:30 / 6pm 9:45am 9:45am / 5:00pm

Intermediate Preschool Beginner Preschool Par/Child B

4:30 / 5:00 / 6:00pm 6:00pm

9:15am / 4:30 / 5 / 5:30 / 6pm 9:45am / 5:00pm

9:30 / 11:00am 9:30/ 10:00 / 10 / 10:30am 9:00 / 10:00am

Advanced Preschool Intermediate Preschool Beginner Preschool

4:30 / 5:15pm 5:00 / 6:00pm 4:30 / 5:00 / 6:00pm

9:15am / 4:30----/ 5 / 5:30 / 6pm 9:15am / 4:30 / 5 / 5:30 / 6pm

-----/ 11:00am 9:30 / 10:00 9:30 / 10 / 10:30am

Level 1 Advanced Preschool Intermediate Preschool

4:30pm 5:15pm 4:30 / 5:00 / 6:00pm

1:00* / 4:30 -----/ 5:15pm 9:15am / 4:30 / 5 / 5:30 / 6pm

9:15 /----10:30am 9:30 / 10:00 / 11:00am

4:30pm 4:30pm 5:15pm

1:00 / /4:30 1:00* 4:30/ /5:30pm 5:15pm -----

8:309:15 / 9:15 / 10:30am / 10:30am -----

Level 3 2 Level 1

4:30 / 5:15pm 4:30pm 4:30pm

*/ 4:30 1:00* / 5:30pm 1:00 / 5:30pm 1:00* / 4:30 / 5:15pm

8:30 / 10:30am 8:30 / 9:15 / 10:30am 9:15 / 10:30am

4 Level 3 Level 2

4:305:30pm / 5:15pm 4:30pm

1:45* / 4:30 / 5:30pm 1:00* / 5:30pm 1:00 / 4:30 / 5:30pm

8:308:30am / 10:30am 8:30 / 9:15 / 10:30am

5 Level 4 Level 3

5:30pm 5:30pm 4:30 / 5:15pm

1:45* / 4:30 / 5:30pm 1:00* / 5:30pm

8:30am 8:30 / 10:30am

6 Level 5 Level 4

----5:30pm 5:30pm

1:45* /1:45pm* 4:30 / 5:30pm 1:45* / 4:30 / 5:30pm

8:30am 8:30am 8:30am

Adult Level Beginner 6 Level 5

7:30pm ----5:30pm

----1:45pm* 1:45* / 4:30 / 5:30pm

----8:30am 8:30am

----7:30pm

7:30pm -----

--------8:30am

2 Level 1 Advanced Preschool

Intermediate Adult Beginner Level 6 Adult Intermediate Adult Beginner Adult Intermediate

9:30 / 10 / 10:30am 9:00 / 10:00am 8:30 / 9:30am

----1:45pm* ADULT SWIM LESSONS—RIVERTON POOL

Please note: (*) Offered during Spring 1 and 2 Sessions only ----7:30pm 7:30pm ----Please note: (*) Offered during Spring 1 and 2 Sessions only ----7:30pm

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Please note: (*) Offered during Spring 1 and 2 Sessions only

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Therapeutic Land-Based Activities

Fall Back into Fitness Dust off those sneakers and let’s pound the pavement as we enjoy walking the East End Beach and trail. We will bring back “Fitness Fun Stops” and introduce “Fitness BINGO” as we walk along the trail.

Dates: Tuesday, September 14- October 26, 2021 (7 Weeks) Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Therapeutic Recreation Services program provides professional community-based therapeutic swimming and recreational opportunities for children and adults with disabilities in Southern Maine. The program has provided services to area residents since 1974 and is committed to providing quality services to participants with varying abilities at a reasonable cost in the least restrictive environment.

Its mission is focused on promoting independent skill acquisition and inclusion within the recreation department programs and community settings. Professional services include assessing leisure and recreation needs of current and potential participants; collaborating with area schools and providers through service contracts; establishing partnerships with area colleges and universities for student career training in allied health professions; providing internships for therapeutic recreation majors; and offering training and in-service education for community recreation providers.

Location: East End Beach (If raining will meet at East End Community Center) What should I bring / wear: comfortable clothing, sneakers, and a water bottle Fee: $119.00 Residents/$140.00 Non-Residents Min/Max: 5/10 Fee Waiver Eligible: No FMI: Contact Rose at 808-5437 or rc@portlandmaine.gov or Morgan at 874-8874 or mgrysk@portlandmaine.gov

Programs are designed by qualified professionals who hold certifications in therapeutic recreation and special education.

All professional and para-professional staff are authorized Water Safety Instructors and Lifeguards, and hold certification in First Aid, CPR and AED training.

Please Note: You can register online, in person, via fax or the mail.

Payment is due at the time of registration unless payment arrangements have been put in place. Checks can be made payable to: City of Portland.

Your email address is needed so that we can provide periodic updates for registration information, program cancellations or any programming changes.

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Check program dates, module sessions and holidays closely.

Days and times are subject to change.

Preliminary paperwork is needed prior to registering for programs. Please call 874-8874 for this information.

Be sure to sign all the release information on the front and back of the registration form.

If you are going to utilize the disabled parking spots at the Reiche Pool, you must clearly display your placard or have a handicapped plate.

All swims will be conducted at the Reiche Pool and Community Center.

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Contact Information Therapeutic Recreation Services 212 Canco Road, Portland, Maine 04103 Main Office: 207-808-5400 Rose Cronin: 808-5437 or rc@portlandmaine.gov

Recreation Art is not what you See, but what you make others See — ­ Edgar Degas Join us as we create small craft projects that reflect the joys of the fall and winter holidays. Projects will range from creating snow flake wreaths, holiday ornaments, and luminary window lights just to name a few!

Connect, create, pARTicipate !

Come pARTicipate as we create pictures by cross-stitching and counting our X’s.

Dates: Tuesday, November 2 -December 14, 2021 (7 Weeks)

We will sew our heARTs out making our own aromatherapy heating pads and loom a-round with yarn to create bobblehead people or animals.

Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Dates: Tuesday, February 22 – April 5, 2022 (7 weeks)

Location: East End Community Center

Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

What should I bring? A Creative Mind!

Location: East End Community Center

Fee: $119.00 Residents/$140.00 Non-Residents

What should I bring? An open Mind, Patience and Creativity

Min/Max: 5/10

Fee: $119.00 Residents/$140.00 Non-Residents

Fee waiver eligible: No

Min/Max: 5/10

FMI: Contact Rose by phone at 808-5437 or email her at rc@ portlandmaine.gov . Morgan can be reached at 874-8874 or by email, mgrysk@portlandmaine.gov

Fee waivers eligible: No FMI: Contact Rose by phone at 808-5437 or email her at rc@ portlandmaine.gov . Morgan can be reached at 874-8874 or by email, mgrysk@portlandmaine.gov

Did You Know?

Join us as we explore Trivia Nites with Music, Art, and Films!

Try your luck at identifying music clips, movie segments and modern art pictures. For an added twist, we will toss in a couple of popular line dances to help us Get up and Move!

Dates: Tuesday, January 4 – February 15, 2022 (7 Weeks) Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Location: East End Community Center What should I bring / wear: comfortable clothing, sneakers, and a water bottle Fee: $119.00 Residents/$140.00 Non-Residents Min/Max: 5/10 Fee Waiver Eligible: No FMI: Contact Rose by phone at 808-5437 or email her at rc@portlandmaine.gov . Morgan can be reached at 874-8874 or by email, mgrysk@portlandmaine.gov

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T h e rap eut ic Rec reation

Parks, Recreation and Facilities Management Therapeutic Recreation Services 212 Canco Road, Suite A, Portland, Maine 04103 Phone: Main Office: 207-808-5400 Therapeutic Recreation Services: 207-808-5437

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Peaks Isl and Peaks Island Programs Portland Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department sponsors many on-island activities for residents of all ages on Peaks Island including the After the Bell School Program. In addition to the information below, a monthly schedule of activities can be found in the island publication, “The Peaks Island STAR” and on island community bulletin boards. Off-island trips are also occasionally scheduled.

PEAKS ISLAND COMMUNITY CENTER The Peaks Island Community Center is available to rent for a variety of events including birthday parties, corporate functions, training and education programs, retirement parties and even small weddings, etc. If you would like to reserve the Community Center, please contact us at 207-766-2970. Rental requests must be made at least two weeks in advance.

WEEKLY THURSDAY KNITTING, CRAFT AND CHAT GROUP Please join us to share our love of knitting and all creative projects and interests. All knitters, painters and quilters are welcome to join us on any Thursday. Some of our knitters enjoy making goods that are donated throughout Portland. Come join us and bring your favorite project!

Dates: Thursdays year-round beginning September 16, 2021 Time: 10:45 am -11:45 am Ages: All are welcome Location: Peaks Island Community Center Room, 129 Island Avenue, Peaks Island Instructors: Self lead What should I bring? Your favorite project Fee: Free Min/Max: NA FMI: Diane Ricciotti, 766-2970 or dianer@portlandmaine.gov

LOW IMPACT AEROBICS EXERCISE PROGRAM Join us for a fun hour of low impact aerobics. This group participant lead class offers a variety of exercises to build strength and stamina. It will include stretching, low-impact aerobics and relaxation exercises. Hand-held weights are available to all participants. Emphasis is on doing what is comfortable for you, standing or sitting.

Dates: Mondays & Thursdays year-round, drop ins welcome Time: 9:30 am – 10:30 am

Fee: Free

Ages: All ages welcome

Min/Max: 15

Location: Peaks Island Community Center Room, 129 Island Avenue, Peaks Island

FMI: Diane Ricciotti 766-2970 or dianer@portlandmaine.com

Instructor: Group Lead What should I bring?

Comfortable clothing, good footwear, water bottle

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Contact 225 Park Ave., Portland, Maine 04102 Phone: 207-774-8553 Email: vla@portlandmaine.gov Web: troubhicearena.com

Troubh Ice Arena (TIA) is an indoor skating facility that opened in 1985, equipped with an NHL regulation-size ice surface, five locker rooms and seating for over 650 spectators. Programs at the arena run year-round. TIA is proud to offer public skating sessions, skating lessons and adult and youth hockey. Our programs provide skating opportunities for all to enjoy at one of Portland’s finest recreation facilities. Troubh Ice Arena will help you find the right fit. Our staff is dedicated to providing great service to make sure that you have fun! Check out our programs below. Troubh Ice Arena is ADA compliant.

PRIVATE Ice Rentals

Coolest Party Ever! ● PRIVATE Ice Rental

Troubh Ice Arena offers an affordable hourly rental rate to accommodate such activities as hockey games, practices, clinics, tournaments and figure skating events. To inquire about rentals rates and availability, please contact our office.

Consider hosting your next event here at TIA. Host your birthday, anniversary, family reunion, graduation party, corporate outing, or end-of-year celebration (just to name a few) on ice.

Best of all, you will have the rink to yourselves to celebrate your special event! You might choose to play hockey or just skate around the rink! Rental includes private ice time, party room & rental skates. Pucks and nets are available upon request.

FMI: jodonal@portlandmaine.gov / 207-808-5494.

Coolest Party Ever! ● PUBLIC Skate Rental Celebrate your next special day with a skating party at TIA. We are happy to incorporate it into one of our public skating sessions. Tell us it’s a birthday party and, of course, the guest of honor skates for free! We offer a package that will ensure each person in attendance leaves with a smile on their face. It’s not only fun… it’s affordable and in addition, you will have use of a private space to celebrate with your guests. This is a very popular venue, and dates fill quickly. You are welcome to bring your own decorations and refreshments. It’s not too early to start planning your next party here at TIA!!

Public Skate Monthly Calendar: www.portlandmaine.gov/2193/public-skating Fee: $50.00 + $6.00/skater and $3.00/ skate rental FMI: rallen@portlandmaine.gov or 207-808-5492

Fee: $250.00/hour Upon request, a skating instructor may be available for an additional fee.

FMI: rallen@portlandmaine.gov or 207-808-5492

ISI (Ice Sports Industry) Group Skating Lessons for Tots to Adults Sharpen your skills and join us! Group lessons are offered year-round. Our instructors are experienced professionals or qualified amateur ice skaters. Lesson instruction enables students to pursue interests in figure skating, recreational skating or speed-skating. Our program welcomes all ages from 4 years old to adult and from beginners to advanced levels. Each weekly session generally consists of a 25 minute lesson and a 25 minute practice (exception: tots age 4 & 5 are taught in a 30 minute format). Students 6+ years old interested in hockey may join our hockey skills class. ISI skating levels are strictly adhered to and skaters are constantly evaluated and tested at appropriate intervals. For each level attained, the skater receives a patch and certificate.

Register for ISI Group Lessons: www.portlandmaine.gov/2191/freestyle-ice-sessions FMI: vla@portlandmaine.gov / 207-808-5491

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troubh ice arena ISI (Ice Sports Industry) Group Hockey Skills for Youth & Adult Over time, TIA has developed a highly acclaimed hockey skating skills program that is customized for the needs of all hockey skaters. The emphasis in our classes is on core strength, speed, agility, form, flow and power production. Students are carefully divided by age group and matching motor skills. Instructors identify areas needing definition and improvement, and customize every class to the needs of participants. Emphasis on stride development, turning skills, crossovers both directions and advanced backward skating technique ensures that the student will bring stronger skating to his or her game. We welcome those who want to enjoy a game of pond hockey on a cold winter day as well as those whose aspirations may include a spot on the roster of a major NHL team!

Register for ISI Group Lessons www.portlandmaine.gov/2196/Ice-Skating-Lessons FMI: vla@portlandmaine.gov / 207-808-5491

Private Lessons

Freestyle (FS) Ice TIA offers year-round open freestyle sessions. Edge, Conditioning, Program Practice, Spin Class and other specialty classes are offered as well. FS offers skaters time to practice their skating skills or schedule a private lesson. It’s also a wonderful opportunity to practice what skaters are learning in group lessons, or get ready for an upcoming test or competition!

To qualify to skate on freestyle ice, skaters must be *ISI Gamma/*USFS Basic Level 6 or higher. Lower level skaters, who schedule a private lesson, must be 6+ years old and accompanied by their coach AT ALL TIMES. On-line registration is mandatory for all freestyle ice and specialty classes.

Freestyle Ice Monthly Calendar www.portlandmaine.gov/2191/Freestyle-Ice-Sessons Fees: $15.00/skater Thursday Only Fees 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.: $8.00/skater (No charge for coaches teaching private lessons.)

FMI: vla@portlandmaine.gov / 207-808-5491

Private lessons are available to all skaters, from beginner to advanced levels. Available times and rates for private lessons are determined with the assistance of the professional coach of your choice.

FMI: vla@portlandmaine.gov / 207-808-5491

Public Skate Sessions We offer year-round public skating sessions so dust off those old skates in the basement or rent a pair of ours. During those hot summer months, there’s no better way to beat the heat and during those harsh Maine winters, you can skate indoors!

Public Skate Monthly Calendar: www.portlandmaine.gov/2193/Public-Skating Fees: $6.00/skater Rental Skates: $3.00/skater FMI: vla@portlandmaine.gov / 207-808-5491

Adult (18+ years old) Pick-up Hockey We offer year-round Adult Pick-up Hockey sessions.

Goalies skate for free.

Pick-up Hockey Monthly Calendar Fees: $8.00/skater FMI: vla@portlandmaine.gov / 207-808-5491

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troubh Ice Arena Skate Sharpening

The Portland Hockey Trust (PHT)

Sharpening is available anytime the arena is open and generally takes 15 minutes or less. Wait while your skates are being sharpened or you can drop them off and *pick them up at your convenience! In addition, we sell basic supplies such as hockey tape, mouth guards, and skate laces.

Each spring and fall, the Portland Hockey Trust provides an opportunity for all Portland youth in Grades 3 – 5 to experience the sport of hockey. The PHT also promotes the physical, emotional and social well-being of the youth in Portland by providing opportunities to play hockey regardless of ability to pay. Skates and hockey gear are provided, but if you have your own, please feel free to bring them. This is a FREE program for Portland residents only.

Hours: Depending on ice rental schedule, daily hours will vary.

(Closed on Saturdays from May – Labor Day) Fees: Hockey Skates: $6.00 / Figure Skates: $7.00 / Flat Bottom V: $10.00 *Custom Radius: $20.00 *Custom radius requests requires pick-up at a later time.

FMI: rallen@portlandmaine.gov / 207-808-5492

Gift Certificates Gift certificates are available in any denomination, and can be used for any in-house program offered at the arena—from private lessons to private rentals and everything in between.

FMI: vla@portlandmaine.gov / 207-808-5491.

Advertising Opportunities at William B. Troubh Ice Arena Troubh Ice Arena welcomes over 200,000 people through our doors each year. Our building is booked most days from before 6:00 am till after midnight. What better opportunity to display your business ad/message to all your potential customers while also supporting one of the city’s finest athletic venues. We have advertising packages that start as low as $500/year. Where else can you get this type of exposure for as little as $1.40 per day?

Request an advertising packet so you can get started today!

FMI: jodonal@portlandmaine.gov / 207-808-5494

FMI: Jill Osgood / 207-766-6647 / www.portlandhockeytrust.com

High School Hockey Games Troubh Ice Arena is proud to service four area high school hockey programs – Portland, Cheverus, South Portland, and Cape Elizabeth all call TIA home during the winter months.

Varsity High School games for both boys and girls are played on Saturdays and Thursday evenings throughout the winter season (December to February.) Come on out and watch all the action! For a game schedule, please contact your local high school.

Local Youth & Adult Leagues Casco Bay Youth Hockey (4 – 18 years old) www.cascobayhockey.com Maine Evolution Youth Hockey (4 – 18 years old) www.maineevolution.com PACE Portland & Cape Elizabeth Middle School Hockey (Grades 6 – 8) www.pmshockey.com Pine Tree Curling Club League and Learn to Curl (All Ages) www.pinetreecurlingclub.com For more information about the following local leagues, please contact them directly.

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Don’t Miss!

YardScaping: Healthy Lawn Care Made Easy Workshop What defines the perfect healthy Maine lawn?

It’s one that's safe for kids, pets, wildlife, and the environment. Create a lush, beautiful lawn that’s barefoot safe for all family members without relying on pesticides and fertilizers while saving money, time, and effort. Learn strategies to address proper nutrients, weed and thatch control, renovation of unhealthy lawns, transitions to organic care, and more. Whether you maintain your lawn or contract with professionals, round up your neighbors and join us. Program teachings are compatible with Falmouth, Portland, and South Portland lawn care ordinances.

Date: Thursday, September 23, 2021

Fee: $15/person

Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Register at: www.cumberlandswcd.org/workshops

Location: Riverton Community Center, 1600 Forest Avenue, Portland Maine 04013 Instructor Ali Clift is the Education & Outreach Coordinator for the Cumberland County Soil & Water Conservation District where she teaches healthy soil and clean water programs to learners of all ages.

Youth Soccer The PAYSA recreational program is open to all ages 4 to 11, regardless of skill. At the younger levels, children play all positions as they learn the basics of the game. Teams will be formed following the closing of registration, based on registered players and available coach volunteers.

If you are interested in coaching or helping the program in any capacity, please contact PAYSA. PAYSA has a financial assistance program that provides financial support to any family that cannot afford the registration fee. Our mission is to provide access to all. Please first apply for assistance using our online form and wait for our decision (usually within 1-3 days). www.paysasoccer.com/programs/recreational/

Portland Nordic Portland Nordic has partnered with the City of Portland for 20 years to provide free groomed x-c ski trails at Riverside Golf Course. Portland Nordic programming includes the local Bill Koch Youth Ski League, Middle School Nordic Team, and special events for adults and families during the winter months. Learn more and sign up for email updates at www.portlandnordic.org.

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PORTL AND p a r k s , r e c r e at i o n & Fac i l i t i e s

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES You may mail your signed registration form with payment to: Portland Recreation Office, 212 Canco Road, Portland, Maine 04103 or fax to (207) 808-5400. Mail-in registrations with payment may be sent at any time on or after the posted registration date. Registrations cannot be processed at schools or community centers unless otherwise specified. Registrations cannot be processed if incomplete or without payment. Registrations received after the specified deadline are subject to late fees. There is a $25.00 charge for returned checks, or any bank transaction with insufficient funds which incurs a cost to the Department.

An individual must meet age requirements of the program by the start date of the program. Walk-in registrations are welcome at our 212 Canco Rd. office. You may also register online for many of our aquatic, ice skating and recreation programs by visiting portlandrec.com. Registrations are processed on a first-come, first-served PAID basis. Please be sure to fill out the registration form completely, including all children participating in programs and the RELEASE OF WAIVER agreements. Only credit card registrations may be done via fax, to 808-5400.

Register early as programs have a minimum and maximum enrollment requirement. If the minimum requirement is not reached after the registration deadline, the program will be cancelled and you will be notified. If we are required to cancel a class or program, either a program credit or full refund will be granted. Individual programs may be cancelled or postponed due to unfavorable weather conditions. We reserve the right to postpone, reschedule or cancel programs, change locations, substitute staff or make other changes as necessary. Childcare is not provided during adult programs. For program cancellations, please call our Recreation Information/Cancellation Hotline 756-8130 or visit us on Facebook or Instagram.

Portland residents have first priority in all classes and activities up to three weeks before the start of the program. Proof of residency is required when registering for programs. Residency priority means that the individual resides in Portland, Maine. Those individuals owning property in Portland and not living here do not qualify for residency status when registering for programs. We require an additional non-resident fee for programs, unless otherwise specified. Not all programs are eligible for non residents.

The City of Portland provides a fee waiver program. Limited fee waivers are available for Portland residents who have applied and qualified for the fee waiver program. All requests will be held in confidence and are considered on a household and yearly income basis. Proof of residency is required when applying for fee waivers. Fee waivers are granted on a first come, first served basis, per program. When a program has filled, we maintain waiting lists in the event that a space opens. There is no fee to be added to our waiting list. If a space does become available, fees would be collected at that time. Fee waivers only apply to certain youth programs run by the Recreation Department.

A full refund will be given for withdrawal from a program two weeks prior to the start date. A 90% refund will be given for withdrawal from a program one week prior to the start date. A 75% refund will be made for withdrawal from a program after the first week or class, but prior to the second week or class. No refunds will be given after the second week or class of a program start date unless accompanied by a written medical note.

PARTICIPATION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES The City of Portland Parks, Recreation and Facilities Department (the Department) is committed to providing interested participants equal opportunities in and access to its recreation programs. The Department, as part of its mission, provides inclusive programming in an open and welcoming atmosphere. Qualified individuals with a physical or mental disability are encouraged to request reasonable accommodations to allow them to participate in public programs and services provided by the Department. The Department will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability, so long as the accommodation does not fundamentally alter the nature of the program, pose a direct threat to others, or otherwise impose an undue burden on the City. Qualified individuals with a disability seeking an accommodation in order to participate in Department programs will be asked to complete a questionnaire in order to determine appropriate accommodations.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Portland Recreation provides its services, programs and activities to all children and families without regard to race or color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin. Children with special needs as a result of physical or mental disability will be reasonably accommodated, as long as such accommodation does not fundamentally alter the nature of the service, program or activity or result in an undue burden.

Portland Recreation & Aquatic Program Registration Form For Summer Camp Registration, visit www.portlandrec.com

212 Canco Road, Portland, ME 04103 | Phone & Fax: 207-808-5400 | recreation@portlandmaine.gov Participant’s Name: ______________________________________________________

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Street Address: _________________________________________________________

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The City of Portland Parks, Recreation and Facilities Department is committed to providing interested participants equal opportunities in and access to its recreation programs. The Department, as part of its mission, provides inclusive programming in an open and welcoming atmosphere.

Qualified individuals with a physical or mental disability are encouraged to request reasonable accommodations to allow them to participate in public programs and services provided by the Department. The Department will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability, so long as the accommodation does not fundamentally alter the nature of the program, pose a direct threat to others, or otherwise impose an undue burden on the City.

Qualified individuals with a disability seeking an accommodation in order to participate in Department programs will be asked to complete a questionnaire in order to determine appropriate accommodations. _____NO or _____YES My child _____________needs a modification because of a disability to enjoy this program.

(If YES, please request and complete the Inclusion Intake Form to help us plan for your child’s needs. Inclusion Intake Forms can be found at the office on 212 Canco Road in Portland or by emailing recreation@portlandmaine.gov) Parent/Guardian(s) (if applicable): __________________________________________________ Male: Last Name

Frist Name

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City: _________________________ State: _____ Zip Code:_____________Email:_____________________________ Cell Phone: _______________________ Home Phone: ___________________Work Phone:_____________________ Emergency Contact: _____________________________________________________Relationship:______________ Last Name

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Program Name: ________________________________ Program Level: _____________ Start Date: ____/____/____ Session: _____________________________ Day(s) of Week: _________________________Time: _______________ RELEASE ASSUMPTION OF AGREEMENT, AGREEMENT TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS SIGNATURE: “I am aware that learning or participating in the above activity can be an activity involving risk of injury, including serious injury. I fully understand that the City of Portland, its agents, officers and employees accept no responsibility and will not be liable for any injury, harm or damage to participant’s property occurring during or arising out of participation out of said program. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do hereby agree to assume all risk of injury, harm or damage to participant’s person or property (including but not limited to participant’s property caused by negligence of the City of Portland, its agents, officers or employees) arising during or in connection with said program, and I do hereby release and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the City of Portland, its agents, officers and employees from any and all liability, actions, damages and claims of any kind and nature whatsoever (including but not limited to participant’s property caused by negligence of the City of Portland, its agents, officers or employees) for injury harm or damage to participant’s property that may arise or occur during or in connection with said programs. I also agree to abide by any and all rules, regulations, and policies of the above activity.”

X (Participant’s Signature): _______________________________________________Date: ___/___/____ X (Parent/Guardian Signature): ____________________________________________Date: ___/___/____ MEDICAL RELEASE: Please list any allergies, medical conditions, physical limitations and/or restrictions the participant(s) may have: _________________________________________________________________________________________________ “I give my permission for emergency medical treatment to be given to participant in case a consulting adult cannot be reached by phone.”

X (Participant’s Signature): _______________________________________________Date: ___/___/____

X (Parent/Guardian Signature): ____________________________________________Date: ___/___/____ PHOTOGRAPH RELEASE:

“The Department of Recreation may take pictures or videos of participants at our programs, activities or special events.

Please be aware that the picture may appear in future promotional materials, including our brochure.”

X (Participant’s Signature): _______________________________________________Date: ___/___/____ X (Parent/Guardian Signature): ____________________________________________Date: ___/___/____ Parks, Recreation & Facilities Newsletter

Once a month, we send out valuable information regarding all the exciting things that take place within the Department.

Would you like to receive our monthly newsletter? (please circle one) Yes: No:

Payment: City of Portland Parks, Recreation & Facilities offers the convenience of accepting MasterCard, Discover, American Express and Visa credit cards. The payment processing company charges a $3 minimum service charge fee for a charge up to $114 and 2.65% thereafter to cardholders who use this service.

PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO “CITY OF PORTLAND” Credit Card #

$ Amount Due Optional Scholarship Donation $ ($5.00)

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Thank you for using Portland Recreation & Aquatic Programs!

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saturday, feb. 19th 9 am - 3 pm

Free Event!

throwdown

@ Riverside Golf Course

212 Canco Rd. Suite A Portland, ME 04103 Phone: 207-808-5400 recreation@portlandmaine.gov

3 Sessions to choOse from!

Session 1: 9:00 am - 10:30 am Session 2: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Session 3: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Events Include : - Ice Skating

w/ free skate rentals provided by Troubh Ice Arena/Staff!

- Sledding - Snow Decorating - Scavenger Hunt - Snowshoe - led games by our Park Rangers!

- Miscellaneous Recreation Activities

Register here

Please bring your own skates/sleds/snowshoes.

Limited numbers of skates & snowshoes available in children's sizes.

No alternate date for bad weather or lack of snow!

50 person maximum per session. Cancellation Line: 207-756-8130

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

* Free Hot chocolate & Snacks will be available on site! *

or visit: Portlandrec.com

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