West
Norriton Parks and Recreation Programs
| SPRING & SUMMER - Registration Form - To register by mail, please print this form and mail to West Norriton Township Building, 1630 W. Marshall St., Jeffersonville, PA 19403.
*Please call the Recreation Department at 610-630-1251 for exact starting dates*
Information on special events can be found on the Information & Newsletter page.
Please click here to view our list of upcoming trips for 2008. |
DRAMA CAMP
Camp Horizon supported by the West Norriton Township Recreation Department. Become an actor and stretch your imagination at Camp Horizon's one - week creative drama camp. Emphasizing creativity, communication, and teamwork. Camp Horizon's experienced and supportive teachers will guide participants through energizing theater games like improvisation and storytelling, and fun crafts like costumes, prop and set design. Participants will use their voices, bodies, and imagination to write and perform their own show based on a popular story ro theme of their own choosing. The group will present a final performance in costume for family and friends.
Dates & Times:
Week 1 : Monday, August 4, 2008 - Friday, August 8, 2008. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Week 2: Monday, August 11, 2008 - Friday, August 15, 2008. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Jefferson Firehouse Recreation Site
Cost: $115/child
For more information, call the Recreation Department at 610-630-1251 or Camp Horizon at 215-370-6413 or go to www.theatrehorizon.org. Registration will be taken March 1, 2008 thru July 28, 2008 at the Township Building. Limited space is available. All payments should be made to West Norriton Township.
ULTIMATE SUMMER SOCCER CAMP
August date to be determined
Camp held at Norristown Area High SchoolUltimate Summer Soccer Camp would like to invite you to an extraordinary summer soccer clinic, run by the Jeffersonville Soccer Club Men's Division. Our camp runs the first week of August in the evenings from 5:30 - 5:30 and each player receives a shirt and ball. We'd like to welcome all those who are interested in the West Norriton, East Norriton, Norristown and surrounding communities, ages 7 to 18 join us for a week full of learning and fun! Visit www.jeffersonvillesoccerclub.com for fees and registration forms.
YOUTH FOOTBALL & CHEERLEADING
Norristown Area Bandits
A quality athletic program for children ages 5-14. 2008 Registrations for Veterans and new players will be held in June and July at the Bandits Snack Stand on Norristown State Hospital Grounds, Standbridge St. Gate 5 entrance. (2) Copies of Players/Cheerleaders Birth Cert are required at time of registration. For more information call 610-275-6600 or go to www.NorristownBandits.com.
GIRLS SOFTBALL
Girls ages 7-16
The girls of West Norriton have a new home for our youth softball program with 2 brand new regulation size softball fields.
The fields are located below the current home of West Norriton Little League at the intersection of Burnside Avenue and West Marshall St. We are extremely excited about our new facility and are continuously making improvements to the complex. We encourage you to sign up and get involved!
7-9 year olds will practice and play on Monday and Wednesday nights at 6:00 p.m.
10-13 year olds will practice and play on Tuesday and Thursday nights at 6:00 p.m.
Registrations are currently being taken Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. at the Township Building. Deadline to register is April 1, 2008. The program will begin in late April. Exact starting dates will be handed out at the time of registration. Forms may also be printed out above and mailed in. Coaches/Volunteers needed!
Age determined as of 5/1/08.
$45.00 (resident) per child
$50.00 (non-resident) per child
16& UNDER GIRLS SOFTBALL
Due to popular demand we will be adding a 16-under age group this season. This group will participate in our own league play and also compete against other local area teams. Games and practices will be held at the Burnside/Oakland Park softball field, the previously mentioned new softball fields at Burnside and W. Marshall St. and other local area fields. Any and all travel will be within 20 minutes of West Noriton Township. Registrations are currently being taken Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. at the Township Building. Deadline - March 15, 2008. The program will begin in April. Exact starting dates will be handed out at the time of registration. Forms may also be printed out above and mailed in. Coaches/Volunteers needed! Age determined as of 4/1/08.
$45.00 (resident) per child
$50.00 (non-resident) per child
WEST NORRITON LITTLE LEAGUE (WNLL) - SPRING PREVIEW
West Norriton Little League's 56th baseball season will begin on April 5, 2008 with Opening Day ceremonies scheduled for April 19. Players that are at least 5 years of age and at most 16 years of age by April 30 are encouraged to register for WNLL Tee Ball, Farm, Minor, Major, Junior, and Senior Leagues at WNLL.com. Registration is required even if the child played previously. After registering, players will be assigned to teams and subsequently contacted by their coaches regarding practice and game schedules.
TEE BALL
West Norriton Little League's Tee ball program serves as a great opportunity to introduce your child to organized baseball and will be played Saturday mornings beginning in April.
Please contact John Wineburg, WNLL's Player Agent, at jvw0506@yahoo.com with registration questions and visit WNLL.com for complete West Norriton Little League information.
PITCH, HIT & RUN COMPETITION - BOYS & GIRLS AGES 7-14
West Norriton Little League (WNLL), in conjunction with West Norriton Township's Recreation Department, will host a FREE Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit, & Run Competition for area youth on April 20 beginning at 2 p.m. at the WNLL complex at the corner of Burnside Avenue and Marshall St. Competitors will be divided into four age divisions and have the chance to advance to the national finals in July at the 2008 MLB All-Star game at Yankee Stadium! Each child must bring a copy of a valid birth certificate for age verification. For complete details, please visit WNLL.com.
CO-ED SOFTBALL
The league is open to West Norriton residents as well as non-resident adults. The games are played on Sunday afternoons at Oakland Padden Park and surrounding fields. Registration will be taken until March 31, 2008 on a team basis only. $200.00/team. For more information call Tom Pierson at 267-475-9693 or visit www.geocities.com/wncesoftball/.
JUNIOR TUMBLING
West Norriton Boys & Girls ages 3-5.
Program will be held on Monday evenings at Marshall Street Elementary School beginning Monday, March 24, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. Program runs for 5 weeks. Registrations are currently being taken Monday thru Friday 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. at the Township Building. Deadline for registration is March 20, 2008.
$40.00 (resident) per child
$45.00 (non-resident) per child
WEST NORITON SUMMER DAY CAMP
Boys & Girls ages 5-13 (must be 5 years old by June 1st, 2008). Proof of age for any child under 6 years old.
Camp will run from Monday, June 23rd, to Friday, August 1st, 2008. Our Summer Day Camp Program's daily hours will be 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Monday through Friday.
Location: Whitehall Elementary
Among the various activities offered will be Arts & Crafts, daily sporting activities, special guest appearances and day trip, such as movies, bowling, roller skating, the theatre (children's plays), and Sesame Place.
Cost: Resident (Proof of Residency required) 1 child $200.00, 2 children $350.00 - Family of 3 or more $500.00
Non-Resident - 1 child $300.00, 2 children $500.00 - Family of 3 or more $650.00.
REGISTRATIONS WILL BE OPEN TO WEST NORRITON RESIDENTS ONLY MARCH 1ST THROUGH APRIL 15TH. OPEN TO ALL APRIL 15TH - JUNE 1ST. REGISTRATION PACKETS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE TOWNSHIP BUILDING. *ABSOLUTELY NO LATE REGISTRATIONS!* NO REFUNDS! REGISTRATIONS WILL BE TAKEN ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS. LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE.
KARATE
West Norriton residents ages 6-15 and adult lessons. Raymond Capistrano will be instructing. Karate is held on Wednesday evenings at Marshall Street Elementary School. Cost is $5.00/session for children, $10.00 for adults. Times are as follows:
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Children
7:30 - 8:30 p.m. - Adults
Call Ray Capistrano at 610-631-1574 or the Recreation Department for detail (610) 630-1251.
NORRISTOWN AREA YOUTH LACROSSE ASSOC.
Norristown Lacrosse is looking for players for the spring. Registrations are currently being taken. Grades 2-8. Home games are played in West Norriton Township. Anyone interested should go to www.norristownlax.com or email Jeff Calhoun at jbcalhoun@norristownlax.com.
BIKE INSPECTIONS
All bicycle owners in West Norriton Township. Bike inspections take place at theWest Norriton Police Station, 1630 W. Marshall St., Wednesdays between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. - If you had your bike registered and inspected in previous years, it won't be necessary again this year.
SILVER CIRCLE (55+ CLUB)
Gathering Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at 7 p.m. and every third Wednesday of the month thereafter. The group meets at the Jeffersonville Golf Course Club House. Silver Circle starts in September and runs until June. For more information call Karen Schultz at 610-630-8435.
BOYS & GIRLS SOCCER
West Norriton boys and girls ages 4-13.
The soccer program will take place at the Norristown Area High School Fields on Saturday mornings beginning in early September.
4-6 Year Olds - 9 a.m.
7-9 Year Olds - 10 a.m.
10-13 Year Olds - 11 a.m.
Registrations will begin August 1, 2008 Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. - 5:30p.m. at the Township Building. Deadline for registraion wil be August 29, 2008. Starting dates will be handed out at time of registration.
$45.00 (resident) per child
$50.00 (non-resident) per child
NO LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
TRAVELING TEAM SOCCER
Jeffersonville Soccer Club
Jeffersonville Socer Club is a select travel soccer club that has been growing since 1990. Currently we have 7 youth soccer teams and 2 junior teams in the Inter-County Soccer League. We are looking for skilled players between the ages of 7 and 17 that are willing to be committed to our select travel organization. To register for the 2008 Fall Season or for more information on fees and tryouts, visit our wesite at www.jeffersonvillesoccerclub.com.
UK ELITE "PETITE" SOCCER CAMP
(3-5 Year Olds)
Supported by the West Norriton Recreation Dept.
Program Period: Mondays, April 7, 2008 - May 12, 2008 (6 weeks)
Cost: $70
Location: Padden/Oakland Park
Times: 2 sessions 1-2 p.m. or 2-3 p.m.
ALL REGISTRATIONS WILL BE TAKEN ONLINE AT WWW.UKELITE.COM OR BY PHONE AT 610-747-0838 X 202 NOW THRU MARCH 28, 2008.
-What is U.K. Petite Soccer?
-Your child's FIRST soccer experience!
-A FUN introduction to the game of soccer
-Exciting soccer games in a safe environment
-Motor skill and coordination development
-Social skill building with other children
-Confidence Building
MEN'S BASKETBALL
West Norriton Men's League (Registration on a team basis only). Registration begins April 1, 2008. Games are played outdoors, under the lights at the Jefferson Firehouse courts. Play begins in early June.
Cost: $600 per team
For more information or to register a team, stop by the Recreation Department or call 610-630-1251.
BOYS AND GIRLS SUMMER BASKETBALL LEAGUES
Grades 5-6, 7-8
Registration taken on a team basis only. Play begins in May. Games are played at the Jefferson Fire House courts and surrounding area gymnasiums. For more information or to register a team, call Tim Kelly at 610-353-1684.
WEST NORRITON ADULT VOLLEYBALL
Women's Quads and Gender-Blind Quads Leagues are held at Oakland Padden Park. Tuesday evenings, June thru August. Coed volleyball leagues are held Wednesday evenings. Adult Men and Women $175.00 per team. For more information call Tom Ammon at 610-489-1691.
SUMMER TENNIS CLINICS/LESSONS
KEVIN RYAN TOTAL TENNIS, LLC
Kevin Ryan Total Tennis offers a variety of tennis clinics and private lessons to players of all ability levels and ages. Location: Jefferson Firehouse, 85 School Ln., West Norriton, PA 19403. To contact us for a brochure and more information, please call Kevin Ryan Total Tennis at 610-650-0226. West Norriton residents will be offered discounted pricing. All payments to KRTT.
Click here to view pictures of the 8-10 year olds Basketball season!
Click here to view pictures of the 11-13 year olds Basketball season!
Click here to view pictures of the 14-16 year olds Basketball season!
Click here to see pictures of our Junior Tumbling program held this past Spring.
SPECIAL EVENTS
WEST NORRITON DAY 2008
West Norriton Day will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2008 from 12 p.m.-5p.m. at Norristown Area High School. Great Food, Games, Kids Rides, Moon Bounces, Crafts, Music & Much More. Fireworks @ 8:30 p.m. (Raindate for Fireworks only - Sunday, May 18, 2008 @ 8:30 p.m.).
***Special Events & Guest Appearances***
Any interested vendors call the West Norriton Recreation Department at 610-630-1251 or 610-631-0405 for details. Township Parade beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the intersection of Marshall St. & Burnside Ave. to Norristown Area High School parking lot. Interested parade participants and community fund raising opportunities, call West Norriton Recreation Department at 610-630-1251
For all updates please call the West Norriton Day Hotline at 610-631-2979 x 3.
Click here to view pictures of West Norriton Day 2008!
Click here to view pictures of West Norriton Day 2007!
DOG SHOW
COMING THIS FALL!
WEST NORRITON DOG DAYS!
Date: September 2008
Time: TBD
Location: West Norriton Little League baseball fields (intersection of Burnside Ave & W. Marshall St.)
Do you think your dog is the best looking dog in the township? Perhaps the biggest or smallest? Maybe he/she knows the best trick or is the best dressed? Start planning now for your dog's chance to become the "Best in Show" in West Norriton! Look for more details, exact date and time, and registration forms in our Fall Newsletter!
Click here to see pictures of our EASTER EGG HUNT held on Saturday, March 22, 2008 at the Jefferson Firehouse.
Click here to see pictures of our HALLOWEEN PARADE & PARTY held on Saturday, October 27th, 2007.
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