Brook Park Recreation Center

 

 

 


Recreation Review


July 2010

2010 COMMUNITY DAYS
The City of Brook Park has a lot to celebrate! We invite you, your family, and friends to join us in 2010 to mark the 50th Anniversary of the incorporation of our City.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Friday, July 9
4:00 p.m. LifeShare Blood Drive until 10:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. Community Days Celebration begins
5:00 p.m. Ohio Flags of Honor Opening Ceremony, City Hall Gazebo
5:00 p.m. BPSA Corn Hole Tournament, pre-register at 216-676-4508
6:00 p.m. Tennis Tournament
7:00 p.m. BPFD vs. MHFD Softball Game, Kenney Field
8:00 p.m. Logan Wells and Tim Tucker, City Hall Gazebo
Saturday, July 10
8:00 a.m. Tennis Tournament
9:00 a.m. T-Ball Tournament, Kennedy Field
9:00 a.m. Home Run Derby, Hufsey and Forbes Fields
10:00 a.m. BPSA Corn Hole Tournament, pre-register at 216-676-4508
1:00 p.m. LifeShare Blood Drive until 9:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. Adult Bocce Ball Tournament, Kennedy Park
6:00 p.m. KICKS Family Self Defense Demo, City Hall Courtyard
6:00 p.m. Miss/Mr. Brook Park Contest, Ford Middle School
7:00 p.m. Geezecats, City Hall Gazebo
7:00 p.m. Magic Bob, City Hall Courtyard
7:30 p.m. Tri-City Tackle Football Game, Kennedy Football Field
Sunday, July 11
8:00 a.m. Tennis Tournament
12:00 p.m. Adult Horseshoe Tournament, Kennedy Park
1:00 p.m. Community Days Parade begins at Brookgate Shopping Center
1:00 p.m. LifeShare Blood Drive until 7:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m. Ohio Flags of Honor Closing Ceremony, City Hall Gazebo
4:00 p.m. Pie Baking Contest, pre-register at 216-433-1545
4:30 p.m. K.A.M.A. Martial Arts Demo, City Hall Courtyard
5:00 p.m. Coaches Game, Kennedy Field
6:00 p.m. 50th Anniversary Celebration, City Hall Courtyard
7:00 p.m. Laredo, City Hall Gazebo
7:00 p.m. Old Timers Softball Game, Kennedy Field
7:00 p.m. Magic Bob, City Hall Courtyard
10:00 p.m. Gala Fireworks Display, Ford Middle School

Location: Brook Park City Hall, 6161 Engle Road, Brook Park
Midway Hours: Friday 5:00 p.m.—11:00 p.m.
Saturday 1:00 p.m.—11:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 p.m.—11:00 p.m.
Rides: Furnished by McGinnis Amusement Company
Tickets $1 each, 24 tickets for $20, Daily wristbands $15
Rec Hours: Friday 6:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
Sunday Closed
Water Park: Closed Friday—Sunday

ALONG THE WEIGH SUMMER PROGRAM
Dates: July 6 7:00 a.m.—10:00 a.m.
July 14 4:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m.
Want to check your health & fitness progress this summer? Come visit Laurie, SWGHC’s Community Nurse here at the Brook Park Rec, to keep you going in the right direction. This FREE program includes the following health assessments:
1) Height & Weight
2) Blood Pressure
3) Target Heart Rate
4) Waist to Hip ratio
5) Body Fat Assessment
To keep you motivated, Laurie will have useful health information available each month to help you along your fitness journey. Pick up your free walking log in June.

MIDPARK METEORS FOOTBALL CAMP
Dates: July 13—July 15 Times: 9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
Cost: $40 pre-registered, $50 at door Check-in: July 13, 8:45 p.m.
Camp fee includes individual and group instruction by the Midpark staff and players as well as 7 on 7 football games and flag games and a camp t-shirt. For more information, call Coach Dave Stupka at 216-676-8400 x 4732.

TENNIS CAMPS
Dates: July 5-16 Days: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
Sessions: Youth (ages 7—12 years) 9:30 a.m.—10:30 a.m.
Adult (13 years+ ) 10:30 a.m.—11:30 a.m.
Cost: $65 youth, $75 adult
These highly popular programs will have tennis instruction as well as a game format designed for each age group. The emphasis is on FUN and sportsmanship! For more information call 216-513-8098 or email ktennis7@gmail.com.

SUMMER YOUTH AND ADULT TENNIS LESSONS
Contact: Karyn Rafalke, 216-513-8098, klr16@case.edu
Location: Brook Park Recreation Tennis Courts
Levels:
Beginner—Intro to basic tennis skills, including racquet handling, forehand and backhand ground strokes, rallying, sportsmanship and rules knowledge
Advanced Beginner—Review of beginner skills and an introduction to more advanced techniques, volleying and serving
Intermediate—Review of advanced beginner skills with more advanced techniques, introduction to overhead smash
Cost:
Individual lessons—$30 per person per session
Group lessons—
2 students, $15 per person per lesson
4 students, $10 per person per lesson
While developing a love for the game, athletes will learn the rules and etiquette that help make tennis a lifelong game. Taught by Karyn Rafalke, Head Varsity Tennis Coach for Lorain Admiral King High School Girls Tennis Team.

IRON YOGA
Days: Mondays, Wednesdays Time: 6:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
Session: July 5—August 2 (no class July 12) Place: Senior Citizen Room
Cost: Resident Member $20, Resident Non-Member $25, Non-Resident Member $ 25, Non-Resident/Non-Member $30
Restore your inner vitality! Yoga postures and Pilate’s type movements done properly can improve your flexibility, concentration, energy and help cope with PMS, menopause, back pain and put some inner peace back into your busy life. Bring light hand held weights (1-5 pounds each), a mat or beach towel and water. Monday class is more relaxation and stretching. Wednesday class is more strengthening and toning. Keep and open mind and enjoy! Make checks payable to Barb Evans.

JOHN J. WALSH SAFETY TOWN
Class Dates/Times:
July 19—July 23 8:30 a.m.—11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.—2:30 p.m.
This free program is for 5 year old children entering Kindergarten in the Fall. Children are taught citizenship, how to get along with others, rules of traffic safety, how to deal with strangers, learning about community members and helping the community. Each child will receive a free t-shirt. Return completed student registration forms to the Police Department.

TRI-CITY YOUTH FOOTBALL NIGHT WITH THE CLEVELAND GLADIATORS
Date: Saturday, July 10 Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Quicken Loans Arena Ticket deadline: July 8
Come watch the Gladiators battle the Shock. Get your tickets online at www.buytickets.com or by completing the form at the front desk. Ticket prices range from $8—$45 with a $5 handling fee. Tickets will be mailed to you for orders received more than 10 days before the game. Tickets will be held at the box office for orders received less than 10 days before the game. For more information contact Bill Lawrence by phone at (216) 685-9000 x 207 or by fax at (216) 685-9002 or by email at blawrence@clevelandgladiators.com.

HOMECOMING DAYS PARADE
Date: Sunday, July 11 Lineup: 12:00 p.m.
Start time: 1:00 p.m. Start location: Brookgate Shopping Center
Applications are available for marching units, floats, special vehicles, etc. for the parade.

BPSA SUMMER SOCCER CAMP 2010
Dates: July 19-23 Place: St. Pete’s
Sessions/Times/Ages/Prices:
First Kicks 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Ages 3 to 4 $66.00
First Kicks 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Ages 3 to 4 $66.00
Mini Soccer 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Ages 4 to 6 $79.00
Mini Soccer 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Ages 4 to 6 $79.00
Half Day 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Ages 6 to 16 $107.00
Half Day 5:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Ages 6 to 16 $107.00
Full Day 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Ages 8 to 18 $154.00
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday Goal Scorers' Clinic 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Ages 8 to 16 $20.00
Saturday Goalkeepers' Clinic 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Ages 8 to 16 $20.00
Golden Goal Ca.m.p 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Ages 8 to 16 $27.00
This is a camp like no other. The Challenger British Soccer Camp is coming right here to Brook Park! Experience the fun of learning soccer from players and coaches from countries across Europe. For more information, visit challengersports.com or call Daniel Miller at 866-255-4229, 513-407-6730 or 513-646-4665.

KICKS FAMILY SELF DEFENSE
Ages: 7 years and up Fees: As low as $5
Self Defense Classes: Monday 6:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m.
Monday 7:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m.
Saturday 11:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
No membership or contracts required. Promotes coordination, strength, weight loss and discipline. Belt level advancement. Fun for the whole family. For more information call (216) 855-1400 or visit www.kicksfsd.com. Bring a friend, get a FREE class.

KIM & COMPANY YOUTH PROFESSIONAL DANCE TRAINING
Summer session: July 12—August 16
Monday classes offered:
Preschool (2-5 years) 9:00 a.m.—9:45 a.m.
Beginner/Hip Hop 9:45 a.m.—10:45 a.m.
Preschool dancers do not need to be potty trained. Make all checks payable to Kim Abkemeier. Fees due on or before the first of every month. Class instructor is Kim Abkemeier, a former Principal Dancer with the Ohio Ballet and a soloist with Miami City Ballet. Call for more information at 440-885-9601.

AEROBICS
Classes/Days/Times:
Low Impact Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Low/No Impact Cardio Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m.
(Note: There will be no 10:00 a.m. classes June 9, 11, 14, 16 and 18. Call for updates.)
Cardio/Sculpt Tuesday 6:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m.
Weights/Cardio Kickboxing Thursday 6:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m.
Fees—evening classes:
Residents $22, Non-Residents $42, Resident Seniors $5, Non-Resident Seniors $36
Fees—morning classes:
Residents $17, Non-Residents $37, Resident Seniors $5, Non-Resident Seniors $31
Registration entitles a participant to attend all the classes above. Fees will be collected at the front desk at the beginning of every month. All participants are required to check off their names on a class roster.

WATER PARK 2010 RENTALS:
If you are interested in having a birthday party, family reunion or a friendly get-together, rent the patio area at the Water Park.
Cost: Resident: Non-Resident:
Parties of 25 or less $165 $205
Parties of 26 or more $195 $235
Fees include admissions, swim passes (valid all day), private rental to the patio area. Patio area is valid for three hours. An additional $6 per person per resident and $8 per person per non-resident for counts above the number on the contract.
Important information:
Rental Hours: 12:30 p.m.—3:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m.—7:30 p.m.
Renters supply own decorations which much be approved.
A rental deposit (50%) must be paid at the time of the contract signing. The remainder is due the day of the party.
Renters are responsible for clean up.
Renters are responsible for any damage.
Refunds are only issued for inclement weather. The Rec Center will work with renters to make alternate arrangements. The Rec Center will permit moving the party inside as able when the Rec Center is open. The indoor pool closes for severe weather.

SWGHC WELLNESS CLINICS
Blood pressure screening 1st Tuesday every month, 9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
Glucose screening 3rd Wednesday every month, 8:00 a.m.—9:30 a.m.
Stop in and get your blood pressure and blood glucose checked. Fasting is recommended for blood glucose test, but not required.

BROOK PARK RECREATION SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB
JULY
6 10:30 a.m. BP/BP, Educational road show
13 10:00 a.m. Party with Mr. Chicken, Down Memory Lane with Dan
20 8:30 a.m. Trip—Art Museum, lunch at Sterle’s
27 Pizza Day, SWGHC Dr. Vijyakumar “Leaky Pipes”

AUGUST
3 10:30 a.m. Heart burn and acid reflux with Tom Strong, “Right at Home”
10 Crossroad Outreach—Living Better with Laughter
17 International Ethnic Tour of Cleveland II
24 9:00 a.m. Old fashioned picnic in the park
27 9:00 a.m. Senior Day at the zoo
31 Pizza Day, SWGHC—“Relaxation”

 

 

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