Issue 6, Spring 2015

The newsletter of the

Hillsborough Township Department of Parks and

Recreation

Issue 6, Spring 2015

Recreation Summer Camps Looking for a fun, affordable Summer Camp that is close to home? Look no

further than the Hillsborough Recreation Summer Camps!

The Auten Road and Amsterdam Camps are open to children ages 5 to 11,

and the Middle School Camp is open to children ages 12 to 14. A half-day

Tiny Camp program is open to children ages 4 and 5, who have not

completed Kindergarten.

Campers will enjoy arts and crafts, non-competitive sports and games,

weekly water activities, recreational play, and themed activities all while

making new friends and creating memories. Day trips to local area

attractions are also offered to campers. All camps are staffed by well-

trained, caring counselors.

Registration has already begun. For complete information and to register,

visit the Parks and Recreation website.

The Run Around the Park

Over 175 runners and walkers of all ages took on the 5k course at Ann Van

Middlesworth Park in April for the second annual Run Around the Park.

Upcoming Events

May 23

Late May Early June

June 22

June 27

Memorial Day Parade and

Garden of Honor Ceremony 10:30am (New Amwell & Beekman)

(Rain Date: 5/24)

Summer Program Activities

Guide and Registration

Available

First Day of Summer Camp

Summer Basketball League

Begins (Reg. Deadline: 5/30)

Independence Day

Celebration at Auten Road

School

pg. 3

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Soccer and Softball Spring into Action

Warmer temperatures have made

their way to Hillsborough, which

means spring sports season is here.

The Spring Soccer League and Girls

Softball League take over the fields

each day.

Girls Softball League After three weeks of practices,

Softball Opening Day was held on

Saturday, April 25 with games at

Singley Park and Docherty Park.

Girls in Kindergarten through 12th

grade play two to three games per

New Partnerships with Local Recreation Softball Leagues This Season Allow Girls to Experience New Fields and Different Competition

week at fields across Hillsborough.

Games are played at Ann Van

Middlesworth Park, Docherty Park,

Singley Park, and Woodfield Park.

New this year for teams in the

Junior (3rd/4th grade), Middle

(5th/6th grade), Intermediate

(7th/8th grade), and Senior (9th-12th

grade) Leagues is the addition of

cross-town games with local

recreation softball leagues.

Partnerships with Montgomery

Girls Softball, Princeton Softball,

and Branchburg Girls Softball

Association were enacted this year.

These partnerships allow girls to

play different teams, experience

new fields, and make new friends.

Each league has their own special

rules to allow the girls to learn

softball gradually and to experience

success playing the game.

The season will continue through

June 13.

Spring Soccer League Soccer is a popular sport across the

country and across the world. Its

popularity in Hillsborough is no

different. With nearly 900

participants ranging from age 3 to

grade 12, the soccer fields are full

of activity each night.

Games are played on Saturday

mornings and early afternoons at

the Municipal Soccer Complex,

Woodfield Park, Singley Park, and

the Flagtown Annex.

Increasing in popularity each year

is the Pee Wee Soccer program

designed for 3- and 4-year olds.

This program allows children to

learn soccer skills for about 30

minutes, then play a modified,

shortened game on a small field. It

is a great way

for children to get acquainted with

the game of soccer in a non-

competitive, recreational

atmosphere.

The Soccer and Girls Softball Leagues are in full swing this spring at parks across town.

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Winter Basketball Leagues Provide for Fun, Friendly Competition Basketball leagues for boys in

grades 4 to 8 and girls in grades 4

to 6 were played Saturdays in the

winter at Auten Road and

Hillsborough Middle Schools.

High School boys played on

Monday nights.

These leagues provide for fun and

friendly competition with and

against friends. The recreational

atmosphere of the league is what

attracts many participants.

This season, there were nearly 275

players, See BASKETBALL, pg 4

Basketball Leagues Highlight Winter

Over 175 Runners and Walkers Participate in 2nd Annual Run Around the Park

A beautiful spring day greeted over

175 runners and walkers of all ages

to Ann Van Middlesworth Park on

Sunday, April 19 for the second

annual Run Around the Park.

After Mayor Doug Tomson and

Committeewoman Gloria McCauley

started the run, runners and

walkers of all ages and abilities

began their journey on the course.

The scenic course was set on trails

and through the fields of the park,

with the start and finish line near

the pond.

One of the events goals is to

provide an opportunity to promote

a healthy and active lifestyle. To

enhance this mission the Parks and

Recreation Department partnered

with the Mayors Wellness

Campaign.

This race is unique for its non-

competitive nature. There are no

official results and no age group or

overall awards.

Because of this, it is popular with

families who can run to course

together, and cross the finish line at

the same time.

The event showcases how

Hillsborough parks provide

excellent opportunities for

recreation and leisure pursuits.

Run Around the Park 5k Grows

Park Spotlight: Singley Park

Located in the western portion of town, Singley Parks 14 acres offers a variety of athletic fields

and facilities.

The park is behind Woodfern School. Hillsboroughs

September 11 Memorial is at Singley Park.

.

Singley Park has four softball fields, one full sized soccer field,

and eight small sided soccer fields. Recreation softball

games as well as Kindergarten through Second Grade soccer games are played at Singley Park in the fall and spring.

Address: 425 Woodfern Road

Hours: 8am - dusk

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BASKETBALL (cont. from page 3)

Matching last years high enrollment numbers.

Congratulations to the teams that won their leagues: Oklahoma (Boys 4th/5th), Oregon (Girls 4th-6th), Boston College (Boys 6th-8th), Warriors (Boys 9th/10th) and Celtics (Boys 11th/12th).

We hope everyone had a great season and is looking forward to playing again next winter!

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Summer Activities Guide & Summer Camp Brochures

Summer Camp Brochures for recreation camps and sport and music camps are now available on our website. Registration is open for camps.

The Summer Activities Guide with summer programs will be published in late May. Keep an eye out for the release of the Activities Guide and

registration dates.

Text & Email Alerts

You can register for field closures and program notification alerts to be sent directly to your phone. This free service is available on our website, by

clicking the link on the right side of the home page. Never miss important recreation announcements with these alerts!

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Summer Sports Camps Parks & Rec Offering Sports & Music Camps

Keep your skills sharp this summer with our Sports and Instrumental Music Camps!

We are offering camps for children in basketball, soccer, field hockey, softball, volleyball and instrumental music.

Camps are instructed by high school varsity coaches, assistant coaches, and former and current varsity athletes.

Complete information including age groups, schedules, and locations is available on the summer camp section of our website.

Registration is already open and available online.