Michael Allegretto, Director of Recreation: 609-525-9294
Kristie Fenton, Supervisor of Sports: 609-525-9304
Steve Longo, Facility Operations: 609-525-9245
Wendy Moyle, Director of Aquatic & Fitness: 609-525-9301
Karen Pratz, Aquatic Director: 609-525-9314
Lisa Rumer, Program Coordinator: 609-525-9317

Municipal Recreation Advisory Board

Tom Shaw, Chairperson
Mike Allegretto, City Representative
Melissa Terrels
George Kleva
Ken Marshall, Board of Education Representative
Danae Hinsley
Fred Hoffman
Greg Donahue
Judith Gayle

The Municipal Recreation Advisory Board is a body appointed by the Mayor to advise him, the City Council and the Division of Recreation on matters related to recreation in Ocean City. The Board meets on the 3rd Monday of the month at 7:30pm (unless otherwise noted) in the Green Room at the Music Pier.

Recreation Programs Registration Policy

All activities are handled on a first come, first served basis for residents and seasonal vacationers.

The Ocean City Community Services Department and the Division of Recreation Programs reserves the right to cancel or make changes to any program due to lack of registration, inclement weather or reasons beyond our control.

Programs, dates and times are subject to change due to availability of facilities.

Refund Policy - No refunds will be given after a program begins. Refunds will be approved only if the activity is canceled, or for medical reasons if the refund request is made in writing three (3) days before the activity begins. A copy of your receipt should accompany your request.

Program cancellation due to inclement weather, watch Channel 2 or call 609-525-9304.

Please make all checks for programs or special events payable to “City of Ocean City”.

For more information on programs listed, call the Recreation Office at 609-525-9294.

Registration for activities will be taken in person at the City Hall Annex, 901 Asbury Avenue, during business hours Mon-Fri 8:45am-4:30pm (unless otherwise noted).

Program announcements will be distributed through schools and published in local newspapers. Any program requiring a deadline for registration will be noted on the program information flyer.

A waiting list will be maintained for some programs. If an opening becomes available in a closed program, that space will be offered to the first person on the waiting list. If that person declines or is unreachable, the next person on the list will be contacted.

The Division of Recreation insists that a child should never be left at an activity or program before the person in charge arrives to accept responsibility for that participant. It is the obligation of the parent or guardian to be aware of program schedule and times.

Registration will only be accepted from a parent or legal guardian over the age of 18. (This is important due to the insurance waiver.)

1st day of registration is June 9th at the Sports & Civic Center, 6th & Boardwalk, 9am-12noon. After that date, ALL registration will be held at the City Hall Annex, 901 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City, NJ, 609-525-9294.

Men’s League
Ages: Post High School
Registration: 5/1-6/9 at City Hall Annex, 901 Asbury Ave.
League Begins: 6/18
Location: 6th Street Courts
Cost: $40/player (12 per team)

Women’s League
Ages: Post High School
Registration: 5/1-6/9 at City Hall Annex, 901 Asbury Ave.
League Begins: 6/18
Location: 6th Street Courts
Cost: $40/player (12 per team)

Jr. High Girl’s & Boy’s Open League
Ages: Going into 6th to 8th grade
Registration: 5/1-6/9 at City Hall Annex, 901 Asbury Ave.
League Begins: 6/25-8/10 (Mon-Thurs)
Location: 6th Street Courts
Cost: $35/player
Players will randomly be placed on teams of 12 players. Team lists will be posted at the 6th St. Courts on 6/22.

Lacrosse
Pick up games with officials
Ages: Girls in high school or older
Registration: 6/1-6/25 at City Hall Annex, 901 Asbury Ave.
Time: 6-8pm
Game Days: Mon & Wed starting 6/25
Location: Carey Stadium, field next to Sports & Civic Center
Cost: $30

Arts & Crafts Programs
Ages: 4 (by 6/1/01) to 8
Registration: 6/9 (limited) at Sports & Civic Center, 6th St. & Boardwalk
Days: Mon-Fri (weather permitting)
Locations: North, 6th, 8th, 15th, 29th, 34th, & 52nd Streets
Cost: $35/week
$95 Session I: 6/25-7/20
$95 Session II: 7/23-8/17
$175 Session I & II: 6/25-8/17

Fun Runs
Ages: All ages
Time: 6pm
Days: Tues (short distance) & Thurs (long distance)
Location: Carey Stadium, 6th St. & Atlantic Ave.
Cost: Free
Begins: 6/26

Morning Sports & Recreation Activities
Ages: 8 (by 6/1/01) to 11
Registration: 6/9 at Sports & Civic Center, 6th St. & Boardwalk
Days: Mon-Fri (weather permitting)
Time: 9am-12noon
Locations: 6th & 34th St. playgrounds
Cost: $30/week
$85 Session I: 6/25-7/20
$85 Session II: 7/23-8/17
$150 Session I & II: 6/25-8/17
“Fun Friday” activities are optional and not included in fee. Any child not participating in “Fun Friday” must report to 6th St. basketball courts.

Gymnastics
Ages: 6 and up
Registration: 6/9 at Sports & Civic Center, 6th & Boardwalk
Time: Beginner - 9-10am (Tues & Thurs); Intermediate - 9-10:30am (Mon, Wed, Fri); Advanced - 10:30am-12:30pm (Mon, Wed, Fri)
Location: Sports & Civic Center, 6th St. & Boardwalk
Cost: Beginner - $45 Session I or II, $80 both Session I & II; Intermediate - $55 Session I or II, $100 both Session I & II; Advanced - $65 Session I or II, $120 both Session I & II

Tiny Tots Tumbling
Ages: 4 to 6
Registration: 6/9 at Sports & Civic Center, 6th St. & Boardwalk
Days: Tues & Thurs
Time: 10:15-11am
Location: Sports & Civic Center
Cost: $45 - Session I or II - June 25 - July 20 or July 23 - Aug. 17
$80 - Both Session I & II - June 25 - August 17

Sandy Sticks Field Hockey Camp
Ages: 9-15
Date: 7/9-7/13
Time: 8:30am-12noon
Location: 20th St. & Bay Ave.
Cost: $125
Information: Trish Lefever, 609-398-9476
Mail-in Registration Form

Soccer Camp
Ages: 5-17
Date: 7/23-7/27 & 7/30-8/3
Time: 9am-12noon
Location: Carey Stadium, 6th St. & Atlantic Ave.
Cost: $123
Information: Tony Colosi, 856-589-4555
Registration: mail-in form

Pee Wee Baseball Camp
Ages: 5-7
Date: 7/30-8/2
Time: 8:30am-10:30am
Location: 6th St. & Haven Ave.
Cost: $85
Information: John Cole, 856-256-4687
Registration: mail-in form

Girl’s Lacrosse Camp
Ages: 10-18
Date: 7/23-7/27
Time: 9am-12:30pm
Location: Carey Stadium, 6th St. & Atlantic Ave.
Cost: $150
Information: Colleen Smith, 804-982-5667
Registration: mail-in form

Junior Lifeguard Camp
Ages: 9-10, 11-12, 13-15
Date: July 9-12, July 30-Aug. 2
Time: 9-11:30am
Location: 1st St. Beach
Cost: $85
Registration: 6/9 (limited)
Information: 609-525-9294
Birth Certificate Required

Sharp Shooters Basketball Camp
Ages: 5-14
Dates: July 16-20, Aug. 6-10, & Aug. 20-24
Time: 9am-1pm
Location: 6th St. & Atlantic Ave. Courts
Cost: $115/week
Information: Mike Galley, 518-478-9411
Registration: mail-in form

Little League Baseball Camp
Ages: 8-13
Date: 7/30-8/2
Time: 8:30am-12:30pm
Location: 6th St. & Haven Ave.
Cost: $135
Information: John Cole, 856-256-4687
Registration: mail-in form

Tennis Camp
Ages: 8-18
Date: July 23-27, (begin.) July 30 Aug. 3 (adv.)
Time: 3:30-7:30pm
Location: 6th St. & Atlantic Ave. Courts
Cost: $120 (discounts for groups of 5 or more)
Information: Phil Birnbaum, 609-525-9307

New Jersey State Tournaments
Entry fee: $3/person
Registration closes: 9am rain or shine
Vivian Cunerd Memorial “Jamboree”
Draw Doubles: June 12-13
Mixed Draw Doubles: July 19-20
N.J. State Doubles Championships: July 31-Aug.1
N.J. State Singles Championships: Aug. 7-8
N.J. State Champion of Champions: Aug. 28-29

Ocean City Club Tournaments
Entry fee: $1/person
Registration closes: 9am rain or shine except as noted
Annual Memorial Day Mixed Singles: June 2
Henry S. Bender Memorial Mixed Singles: June 7-8
Katherine Rigolizzo Memorial Any Doubles: June 14-15
Bowling Pin Draw Doubles: June 28-29 6pm
Edward Veith Memorial Pro/Am Draw Doubles: July 5
Draw Doubles: July 12-13
“Super Six”: July 20 10am
John Schmitt Memorial “Special” Mixed Singles: Aug. 2-3
Any Doubles: August 9-10 6pm
“Super Six” with Lunch: Aug. 14 10am
Club Singles Championships (two divisions): Aug. 16-17
Club Doubles Championships (two divisions): Aug. 23-24
Harold F. Bodine Memorial Mixed Doubles: Sept. 6-7

Jackson Memorial Funshoots
Fri 6/22 & Mon 8/20 @ 1:30pm

Paddle Games
Sun, Mon, Wed & Fri 1:30pm
No Paddles on Sunday - July 1 - Sept. 9

Candy Shoots
1:30pm
June 24, July 16, Aug. 15 @ 7:30pm
Aug. 31
Note: There is a $.50 entry fee

Facilities:
6th St. & Atlantic Ave., 14 courts: 609-525-9307
35th St. & West Ave., 8 courts: 609-525-9308

Hours of Operation:
Open weekends Memorial Day Weekend to June 17; open daily starting June 18 - Labor Day. Open from 7:30am to sunset. Lighted courts open until 10pm

Cost: $7 per court hour

Reservations: Courts may be reserved in person daily or up to one week in advance (sorry, no phone reservations)

Tournaments:

Mixed Doubles: 6/23
Harvey Lakes 50s & 60s: 7/13, 5pm
Singles (men & women): July 7-8, July 14-15
Men’s Doubles: July 14-15, July 21-22
Ladies Doubles Round Robin: 7/21
Ladies Novice Doubles: 7/28
Mother/Daughter & Father/Son: 8/4
Boys Singles (16 & under): 8/11
Girls Singles (16 & under): 8/11
Boys & Girls (12 & under) Round Robin: 8/16, 4pm
Dixie Howell, 50, 60 & Over Senior Doubles (R.R.): 8/24, 4pm
Family Century Tournament: 9/1

Programs & Clinics:
Registration for Tennis Programs & Clinics at 6th St. Tennis Courts

Partner Program
Show up as singles to play doubles
Ages: All ages
Time: 10am-12noon
Date: Wednesdays starting 6/27

U.S.P.T.A. Little Tennis
Start your little one in tennis this summer
Ages: 5 & up
Time: 4-4:45pm
Date: Mondays starting 6/25
Cost: $5

Junior Tennis Clinic
For beginners and intermediates
Ages: 8-14
Time: 5-6pm
Date: Mondays starting 6/25
Cost: $5

Jr. Development Group Lesson
A must for the serious player
Time: 4-6pm
Date: Thursdays starting 6/28

Jr. Team Tennis
TBA

Concentrated Stroke Clinic
Designed for adults at the expert level
Ages: Adults
Time: 6:30-8pm
Date: Mondays starting 6/25

Ladies Doubles League
Anyone interested should call 609-525-9307
Time: 8am-12noon
Date: Thursdays

Men’s Nights
Organized round robin play
Time: 7-9pm
Date: Thursdays

Designed for students with interest in theatre. This group is involved in the chorus of a fully-staged production of “The Sound of Music” and two shows of “The King Who Wouldn’t Sing” at the Music Pier.
Ages: 8-17 (as of 7/23/01)
Registration: 6/9 (limited) at Sports & Civic Center, 6th & Boardwalk
Days: Mon-Fri - July 23-27 (6am-12noon)
Mon-Fri - July 30-Aug. 3 (6am-12noon)
Mon Aug. 6 - Dress Rehearsal
Tues Aug. 7-9 - Evening Performances (Sound of Music for 1 scene, 3 nights)
Wed - Thurs - Aug. 8 & 9 - Performance 4pm 5pm (The King Who Wouldn’t Sing)
Location: St. John’s Lutheran Church & Music Pier
Cost: $175

Bayside Camp is an educational outreach of the Bayside Center, overlooking Great Egg Harbor Bay. The camp offers classes and workshops for children. Registration for classes will begin June 9th, at the Sports & Civic Center, 6th & Boardwalk, 9am (class sizes are limited). After that date, registration will be taken at the City Hall Annex, 901 Asbury Ave.

Ages: 6-10
Date: 7/2-8/17
Time: 9:15am-12:15pm
Location: Ocean City Arts Center, 1735 Simpson Ave. (2nd Floor)
Cost: $25/daily, $120/weekly, $700/seasonal
Classes in painting, pottery, drawing, Know the Artist, music/dance
Information: Call the Arts Center at 609-399-7628

Soccer
Ages: Kindergarten - 8th grade
Game days: Fridays and/or Saturdays
Location: 6th St. Fields or Tennessee Ave.
Time: TBA
Cost: $20/1st child, $10/each additional child
Starts: Sept. 8
Registration: Aug. 1 to Sept. 7

Tots Program
Activity/Craft/Make Friends/Swim
Days: Mon & Wed - 3 & 4 yr. old; Tues & Thurs - 4 & 5 yr. old
Time: 10:30am-12:30pm
Dates: October 1- May 2002
Sign up by the month, half year or full session; call for registration dates.
Fees: Month: $36/members, $45/non-members;
4 Months: $120/members, $150/non-members
8 months: $180/members, $220/non-members

Rollerskating
Ages: Kindergarten - 3rd & 4th - 8th grade
Days: Saturdays
Time: 4:30-6:30pm & 7-9pm
Location: Sports & Civic Center
Cost: $3 at the door
Dates: TBA

Women’s Volleyball
Ages: 18 & up
Registration: Oct. 1
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 7:30pm or 8:30pm
Location: Sports & Civic Center
Cost: $25
Starts: Oct. 23

All classes and prices are subject to change - please consult City for current scheduling and pricing.