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The newsletter of the Hillsborough Township Department of Parks and Recreation.In this issue:-Recreation Summer Camps-Run Around the Park Review-Spring Sports Leagues-Winter Basketball League
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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!
Join Us on Social Media
Hillsborough Parks and Recreation is on Facebook and Twitter. Get information first, and join in on the conversation. Like and follow us!
facebook.com/hillsboroughnjrecreation twitter.com/hillsboroughrec
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.