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East Hanover Sports
East Hanover Recreation
Some bicycle local trails. Some jog around Lurker Park. Some
hike Patriot's Path. Others work out at the Madison Y. The kids play for town
baseball, softball, basketball, football and soccer leagues.
East Hanover recreation has something for everyone.
Whether you're an accomplished athlete, a weekend golfer, or a parent or member of one of the kids' teams, we hope to bring you the excitement of the East Hanover sports and East Hanover recreation.
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Summer Job Openings
Student Activities Club (SAC)
Summer SAC & Summer Playground
Volunteer Coach Applications
| Aerobics | Baseball | Basketball, Adult | Basketball, Kids |
| Bowling | Football | Cheerleading | Gymnastics |
| Lacrosse | Soccer | Softball | Swimming |
| Tennis | Volleyball | Wrestling |
Student Activities Club (SAC)SAC is run by the Recreation Department with the Board of Education as an after-school activities club. It's held in the Recreation Center from 3pm to 6pm daily during the school year for children in the East Hanover school system grades K through 8. Certified teachers and counselors are there to help children with their homework. Parents can pick their children up between 3 and 6 pm. Snacks, games, movies, and outside activities are offered. For information, call the Recreation Department at (973) 428-3095. Summer SAC & Summer PlaygroundSummer SAC and Summer Playground registration will be taken April 5 through June 16 at the Recreation Center. East Hanover children entering the 1st grade through 8th grade in the Fall are welcome to register. Both programs run from June 29 through August 7 at Lurker Park. Summer SAC runs from 2-6 pm; the fee is $65/week. Summer Playground runs from 9am - 2pm; the fee is $180 per child for six weeks. BasketballBasketball for boys and girls in grades 1-8 runs from November through March, with registration in September and October. Girls Basketball for girls in grades 1-8 runs September through November with registration in September. Contacts:
BowlingOpen to East Hanover children ages 4 -14. Starts January 20 at 3:45 pm at Hanover lanes. Cost is $6.50 for peewees (ages 4-8) and $9.00 for juniors (ages 9-14). The cost includes two games of bowling, shoe rental and ball, an awards ceremony and a pizza party. Registration is at the bowling alley or the Rec Center. PAL Football & CheerleadingMonthly meetings are held at the Rec Center the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 8PM. The season runs from late August through November and is open to boys Kindergarten through 8th grade and girls 3rd grade through 8th grade. You'll find schedules and much more on their website: East Hanover PAL Football & Cheerleading Contact:
GymnasticsEast Hanover and Roseland Recreation Departments are sponsoring Gymnastics for Children in grades K-6 at Diamond Gymnastics, 182 Route 10 West. 2009 Classes are Friday evenings from 6:00 - 7:00 from September 25 through November 20 except for November 6. The 9-week program costs $115 per child. Registration is at the Recreation Center up until September 23, or call (973) 428-3095. Girls SoftballFor girls in grades K-8. Monthly meetings are held at the Recreation Center the 1st Wednesday of the month at 7:30 pm. Contact:
Tennis LessonsLessons are given at the Lurrker Park tennis courts on July 15, 17, 19, 22 and 24. Children ages7-14 are welcome to register at the Recreation Center. LacrosseFor boys in grades 5 through 8, the season runs March through June with registration at the Rec Center in January. Contact:
WrestlingFor boys in grades K-8, the season runs November through February, with registration in September & October. Contact:
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| Mondays |
Adult Coed Volleyball on Monday evenings, 7-9 at the Central School gym. No fee. |
| Wednesdays | Adult Men's Open Gym Basketball at the Middle School gym from 7-9 pm. No fee |
| Mondays and Wednesdays | Senior Aerobics Classes 9:30 - 10:30 am. No fee. |
| Tuesdays and Thursdays | Aerobics at the Recreation Center, 7-8 pm year round. This runs in 10-week sessions. The fee is $40/person. |
Township Pool NewsMembers must have a season badge to enter the pool. Badges are available at the Recreation center; they will not be available at the pool. Registration for the 2009 season begins April 6 at the Rec Center. The pool opens Memorial Day weekend and will be open full time starting June 25.
Children's Birthday Parties
Swim LessonsFor East Hanover children five years old and up, swim lessons will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for three weeks starting July 6. Nine lessons will be given for a fee of $45 per child. Register at the Recreation Center Monday-Friday, 8:30-4:30. Pool DaysThis is a new program for East Hanover children entering 7th, 8th and 9th grade in the fall. Every Tuesday from 11:30-1:30 they will be able to use the pool. For more information and registrati9on forms, contact the Recreation Center. Swim TeamThe swim team competes in June through early August, for boys and girls grades 2-12. Registration is in April & May. Check with the Rec Center for exact dates and times. The websites is www.eboard.com. Log in with name = EHSWIMTEAM and password = SWIMMER. Contact Michele Pasquale & Paula Romanski through the Recreation Center at (973) 428-3095 |
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Please check back with us as we cover the local activities. In the meantime, here's where you can learn more about some of our local teams. And watch for more to come soon!
East Hanover Soccer Club's recreation season runs in September for 8 weeks beginning the first Saturday after school begins. Travel soccer programs run in the Spring and Fall. There is also a summer soccer camp that runs for two weeks in August. Visit their website for information throughout the year.
Contact:
| Soccer | Lisa Stefanelli | info@easthanoversoccer.org |
East Hanover Baseball Association has a web site chock full of information for players, coaches and parents.
Contact:
| Babe Ruth League | John Beck | |
| Little League | Mike Hoehn | Registration Form |
The East Hanover Pony & Babe Ruth Leagues run April through June, with registration for boys ages 13-15 happening in January and February.
Summer Job Applications
Applications are being accepted for lifeguards and summer playground counselors. Counselors need to be at least 18; lifeguards need to be at least 16. Applications may be picked up at the Rec Center Monday - Friday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.
Volunteer Coach Applications
The NJ State Police have revised rules and procedures for background checks for townships and non-profit organizations. If you'd like to volunteer to coach, please stop by the Recreation Center and pick up a Universal Fingerprint form. You need to fill it out and schedule an appointment with Sagem Morpho Inc. online. For more information, call the Recreation Center at the number below.
For more information, call the East Hanover Recreation Center:
East Hanover Recreation Department
(973) 428-3095
Linda Lurz, Superintendent of Recreation
(973) 428-3091
If you know of other recreation dates and news that you think should be covered here, please drop us a note at Webmaster@EastHanoverOnline.com. Thanks!
Please note that we are only a web site, not the Recreation Center, and we
have no official relationship with the Township of East Hanover. If you'd like
to call the Recreation Center, you'll find two phone numbers for them
immediately above this notice.