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Manchester TownshipDepartment of
RecreationFall 2014 / Winter 2015
Program Brochure
For Additional Information
Call 732-657-8121 , ext. 5102
Fax 732-657-9041www.manchestertwp.com
Administrative Assistant Marie Brogley, Office Manager Cassandra Colgate and Director Tracey Lynch.
@ Manchester Recreation
Table of Contents
ALL programs have a minimum and a maximum.
Refund Policy:
Refunds will NOT be issued once a program starts. Refunds will NOT be issued for one day events,
including theatre trips.
Requests for refunds must be made in writing at least 5 business days (Monday through Friday) before a
program begins. Written request must include all pertinent information (i.e. – participant name;
parent/guardian name; address; phone number; program; reason for requesting a refund).
Full refunds are granted in the event a class is full or cancelled by the Recreation Department. ALL
refunds will follow the Finance Department’s bill paying schedule and will be issued by township check
(no cash refunds). Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for refund to be processed.
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Mayor's Letter
Phone Directory
Misc. Township Information
Youth Basketball
Musical Theatre; Golf; Aviation Club;Kum Sung Martial Arts; Wrestling
Bowling (All Ages); Adult: Aerobics;Zumba; Golf; Basketball; Volleyball
Hayride/Trick or Trunk
Bonfire/Chili Cookoff
Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Holiday Home Decorating Contest
Easter Egg Hunt
Adult Registration Form
Youth Registration Form
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Mayor Michael FressolaCouncil President Craig WallisCouncil Vice President Brendan WeinerCouncil Member Charles L. Frattini, Sr.Council Member Sam FusaroCouncil Member James A. Vaccaro, Sr.Acting Business Administrator Brian KlimakowskiRecreation Director Tracey Lynch
Manchester Township.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Police Department (non-emergency). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .First Aid (non-emergency) Manchester. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Whiting.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Boy Scouts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chamber ofCommerce.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cub Scouts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Drug Hotline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Girl Scouts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Girls Softball. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Island Beach State Park.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lakewood BlueClaws.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Little League Baseball/Girls Softball
(www.manchesterbaseball.net). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Manchester Township Board ofEducation.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Municipal Alliance.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ocean County Health Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ocean County Parks Main Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Manchester Hawks American Youth Football & Cheer
(www.manchesterhawksayf.com).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAL Hotline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Soccer/L.M.S.A.
(www.lmsasoccer.com).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.S. Sports Institute
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Special Thanks to the Board of Education
The Department ofRecreation wishes to thank the Manchester Township Board ofEducation for their support in sharing their facilities. The use of specific publicschool sites for recreation programs is contingent upon approval of the SchoolAdministration. Programs will not be conducted at school sites when schools areclosed for holidays and snow days.
732-657-8121732-657-6111732-657-9098732-350-4444
732-349-1037732-349-0220732-657-1030732-657-6111732-349-4499732-323-0404732-793-0506732-901 -7000
732-341 -8320732-350-5900732-657-7892732-341 -9700732-506-9090
908-433-1 366732-657-1 361
732-323-0337
732-563-2520
Phone Directory
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Our MissionThe Department ofRecreation is committed to providing exceptional services,
recreational programs and opportunities for Manchester Residents.
Our building is located in the Manchester Township Municipal Complex:
1 Colonial Drive
Manchester, NJ 08759
Phone: 732-657-8121 , Ext. 5101 /5102
Fax: 732-657-9041
Email: Recreation@Manchestertwp.com
Find us on Facebook: Manchester Recreation
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Automated Phone SystemPlease call 732-657-8121 , ext. 5594, or 5595 for bus
trips, 5596 for special events, 5597 for
cancellations, or 5598 for directions to Harry Wright
Lake ONLY BEFORE OR AFTER BUSINESS
HOURS (8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.).
Cancellation PolicyPlease call 732-657-8121 , ext. 5597 for the
cancellation or rescheduling of the Recreation
Programs ONLY BEFORE OR AFTER BUSINESS
HOURS (8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.).
Civic CenterThe Civic Center Meeting Room may be reserved
by Civic Organizations for meetings when available.
Located in the Municipal Complex, the room seats
160 persons. Call 732-657-8121 , ext. 3310 to
reserve.
PALManchester PAL is a volunteer organization
dedicated to providing recreation and sport activities
for young people. For information, please call 732-
657-7876.
M. M. A. C.The Manchester Municipal Alliance Committee on
alcohol and drug abuse prevention and youth
services (M.A.C.) currently operates several
substance abuse prevention activities.
Volunteers are needed and new members are
welcome to join. Meetings are held on the last
Tuesday of every month, 7:00 p.m. in the Town
Hall Civic Center.
LMSA - SoccerLMSA meetings are the 1 st Tuesday of every
month in The Manchester Town Hall Civic Center
at 7:00 pm. For information, call 732-323-0337 or
send a letter to LMSA, PO Box 11 , Lakehurst, NJ
08733 (www.eteamz.com/lmsa). Registration
forms are available at the Manchester Library on
Colonial Drive.
SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES* Badge Sellers * Counselors
* Lifeguards * Program Instructors
* Supervisors * Bus Drivers
For further information, please contact the Recreation Department at 732-657-8121 , ext. 5102.
Youth ProgramsGirls Junior Basketball(Grades 5 - 7)When: Week ofNov. 3 - Week of Feb. 23
7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Mon., Tues., Thurs., or Fri.
Where: Manchester Township Middle School
Instructor: Marquis Goins
Fee: $50
Games and practices. Overlap may occur pendingskill level. Participants receive team shirt andtrophy. Coaches needed.
Girls Senior Basketball(Grades 8 - 9)When: Week ofNov. 3 - Week of Feb. 23
7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Mon., Tues., Thurs., or Fri.
Where: Manchester Township Middle School
Instructor: Marquis Goins
Fee: $50
Games and practices. Overlap may occur pendingskill level. Participants receive team shirt andtrophy. Coaches needed.
Boys Junior Basketball(Grades 5 - 7)When: Week ofNov. 3 - Week of Feb. 23
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Mon., Tues., Thurs., or Fri.
Where: Manchester Township Middle School
Instructor: Marquis Goins
Fee: $50
Games and practices. Overlap may occur pendingskill level. Participants receive team shirt andtrophy. Coaches needed.
Boys Senior Basketball(Grades 8 - 9)When: Week ofNov. 3 - Week of Feb. 23
8:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Mon., Tues., Thurs., or Fri.
Where: Manchester Township Middle School
Instructor: Marquis Goins
Fee: $50
Games and practices. Overlap may occur pendingskill level. Participants receive team shirt andtrophy. Coaches needed.
Biddy Basketball(Grades 2 - 4)When: Nov. 8 - Feb. 28
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Saturdays (1 hr. per team pending schedule)
Where: Manchester Township Elementary School
Instructor: Marquis Goins
Fee: $50
Team play and skill development using adaptedversions of drills and games. Participants receiveteam shirt and trophy. Coaches needed.
Please Note:Requests for player placement will be limited to
siblings. We must keep teams as equal as possible
to ensure fairness to all players.
The Boys and Girls Juniors and Seniors
programs are limited to 40 players maximum at
each level. The Biddy program is limited to a
maximum of 60 players.
Placement will be determined pending draft.
Programs at school sites are cancelled when
schools are closed for holidays, inclement
weather or when a school function is scheduled.
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Youth ProgramsMusical Theatre(Grades 3 - 12)When: Mondays
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Oct. 27, Nov. 3, Nov. 10, Nov. 24, Dec. 8
Where: Town Hall Civic Center
Instructor: Krystyna Hubbard
Fee: $30
Explore elements of singing, dancing and actingas you learn scenes and songs from Broadwaystyle shows.
Kum Sung Martial Arts(Ages 2 and Up)Who: Karate (Tae Kwan Do)
Ages 2 - 4 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Ages 5 - 8: 6:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Ages 9 - 12: 7:00 - 7:45 p.m.
Ages 1 3 and Up: 7:45 - 8:30 p.m.
When: Mondays, Manchester Middle School
Session: 9/29 - 12/08/14 (no class 10/1 3)
Session: 12/1 5 - 03/16/1 5
(no class 12/22, 1 2/29, 1 /1 9, 2/16)
Session: 3/30 - 06/1 5/1 5 (no class 4/06, 4/25, 5/25)
When: Tuesdays, Whiting Elementary School
Session: 11 /11 - 01 /27/1 5 (no class 12/23, 1 2/30)
Session: 2/10 - 04/21 /1 5 (no class 4/7)
Session: 5/05 - 07/07/1 5
Instructor: Manny Rivera
Fee: $65/per session
Junior Golf Clinic(Ages 6 - 16)When: Saturday and Sunday
Oct. 11 and Oct. 1 2
3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Where: Eagle Ridge GolfClub
2 Augusta Blvd.
Lakewood, NJ
Fee: $55
All golf clinics are open to beginners with noprevious experience. Equipment will be providedfor those who do not have golf clubs.
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Wrestling(Grades 1 - 8)When: Wednesdays and Fridays
Dec. 3 - Feb. 27, 2015
Grades 1 - 4: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
(30 participants max.)
Grades 5 - 8: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
(30 participants max.)
Where: Manchester Township High School
Wrestling Room
Instructor: Bill Meaney
Fee: $45
Aviation Club(Ages 7 - 12)When: Mondays
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 20, Nov. 3, Nov. 10, Nov. 1 7
Where: Manchester Middle School
Room 101
Instructor: Harry Gamarel
Fee: $60
This 4week program specializes in the science offlight. You will create from scratch, fly and takehome your own model plane. All materials neededto support the program are included.
Please Note:Programs at school sites are cancelled when
schools are closed for holidays, inclement
weather or when a school function is scheduled.
All-Age Programs
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Introduction to Golf(Coeds/Adults)When: Thursdays
Oct. 4, Oct. 9, Oct. 1 6, Oct. 23
5:00 - 6:1 5 p.m.
Where: Eagle Ridge GolfClub
2 Augusta Blvd.
Lakewood, NJ
Fee: $99
All golf clinics are open to beginners with noprevious experience. Equipment will be providedfor those who do not have golf clubs.
Boys and Girls Bowling(Ages 5 - 14)When: Saturdays, 11 :1 5 a.m.
Session 1: 12 Weeks Beginning Sept. 20
Registration Ends Sept. 1 9, Walk-Ins Welcome
Session 2: 12 Weeks Beginning Jan. 10
Registration Ends Jan. 9 - Walk-Ins Welcome
Fee: $8/pp Payable at Bowling Center
Contact: Bob@Reccentersnj .com to Register
Adult/Youth Bowling(Parent/Guardian and Child)When: Saturdays, 11 :1 5 a.m.
Session 1: 12 Weeks Beginning Sept. 20
Registration Ends Sept. 1 9, Walk-Ins Welcome
Session 2: 12 Weeks Beginning Jan. 10
Registration Ends Jan. 9 - Walk-Ins Welcome
Fee: $16/pp Payable at Bowling Center
Contact: Bob@Reccentersnj .com to Register
Adult/Youth Bowling(Parent/Guardian and Child)When: Sundays, 6:30 p.m.
Session 1: 12 Weeks Beginning Sept. 21
Registration Ends Sept. 20, Walk-Ins Welcome
Session 2: 12 Weeks Beginning Jan. 11
Registration Ends Jan. 1 0 - Walk-Ins Welcome
Fee: $16/pp Payable at Bowling Center
Contact: Bob@Reccentersnj .com to Register
Where: Brunswick Lakewood Lanes
101 Locust St. (Rt. 70)
Lakewood, NJ
732-364-8080
Aerobics and Zumba(Coed Adults)When: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Session 1: Nov. 4 - Jan. 29, 2015
(no class 11 /6, 27; 1 2/23, 1 2/25, 1 2/30; 1 /1 /1 5)
Session 2: Feb. 10 - April 23, 2015
(no class 4/7, 4/9)
Session 3: May 5 - July 9, 2015
Where: Manchester Township High School
Cafeteria
Instructor: Rosie O’Donnell
Aerobics Fee: $50/per session: 5:1 5 - 6:1 5 p.m.
Zumba Fee: $50/per session: 6:1 5 - 7:00 p.m.
Open Court Basketball(Ages 18 and Up)When: Wednesdays
6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Oct. 8 - March 25
Where: Ridgeway Elementary School
Instructor: Marquis Goins
Fee: $35
Coed VolleyballWhen: Wednesdays, 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Fridays, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Sept. 1 0 - June 5
Where: Manchester Elementary School
Contact Person: Nick Rosatelli
Fee: $20
Senior VolleyballWhen: Mon., Wed. , Thurs. , 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Sept. 8 - May 7
Where: Whiting School
Contact Person: Lewis Teed
Fee: $20
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Halloween HayrideTrick or Trunk
Sponsored by Municipal Alliance andManchester Township Recreation
Hitch a hayride from Manchester Township High School Main Entranceto the parking lot for “Trick or Trunk” (Trunks Needed)
$50 Cash Prize for Best Trunk
Friday, October 24 from 7:00 - 9:00(rain date Sat. , Oct. 25)
$2.00 per person
For more information callTracy Sloan at 732-657-7892.
Annual TreeLighting
Ring in the holiday season by celebrating with us at ourannual tree lighting ceremony!
Join us at the Court House EntranceAt 7:00 p.m. on Friday, December 5
Holiday SongsPicture with Santa Claus
All Are Welcome!
Special Events
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1st annualBonfire/Chili Cook Off
DO YOU THINK YOU MAKE THE BEST CHILI?
Join your neighbors onWednesday, November 26 for our Thanksgiving Eve bonfireand sample some tasty cooking from 7 - 9 p.m. at the football complex on
Route 571 /Ridgeway RoadPlease find our registration form below to register for the Chili Cook Off.
Once registered you will receive our Chili Cook Off packet.
You must be registered by Friday November 21 , 2014
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Contestant Name:
Home Address: City: State: Zip:
Home Phone: Cell Phone: Email:
Team Name:
Photo release: I hereby give consent to and authorize Manchester Township Recreationthe use and the reproduction of any and all photographs taken this day of me or anyone forwhom I am legal guardian for any purpose whatsever and without further compensation to me.The photographs and negatives shall be the property of Manchester Township.
(Fill out registration form below and return to Recreation)
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Annual EasterEgg Hunt
Children will have loads of fun as they huntfor prize filled eggs and visit with the Easter Bunny.
Sunday, March 29 at 10:00 a.m. at Pine Lake Park
(rain or shine)
Ages 2 – 10Pre-registration is required
Call the Department ofRecreation at657-8121 , ext. 5102 or 5101 .
You MUST be registered by Monday, March 23 (250 children max).
HolidayHome Decorating
Manchester Township is alive with holiday spirit!
1 st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place$100 $75 $50
Two Ways To enter!
Name, address, phone number to:
1 . Call: 732-657-8121 ext. 5102 or 51012. E-mail: recreation@manchestertwp.com
You must be registered by Friday, December 12.Judging will take place the week ofDecember 15.
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Please Note:
The Resident Mail-In Registration DeadlineFOR ALL PROGRAMS:
Monday, Oct. 20, 2014
Recreation DepartmentManchester Township
1 Colonial DriveManchester, NJ 08759
Walk-In Registration is Open from:
Monday, Sept. 29 - Friday, Oct. 17Stop by the Recreation Department Offices Between:
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
(Please note some programs start the first week ofOctober)
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