Fall Softball, Pickleball Returns to Greenwich

From Greenwich: The Department of Parks and Recreation will be offering adult pickleball at The Eastern Greenwich Civic Center for the fall season. Three regulation sized courts at the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center gymnasium will be available for players on Monday’s from 11:30am – 2:00pm, Tuesday’s from 5:30pm – 8:00pm, and Thursday’s evenings from 11:30am – 2:00pm.

Registration opens online for Greenwich residents on Monday, July 31. To register online go to www.greenwichct.org/webtrac and select “Activity Registration.” Mail-in registration begins Monday, August 14. Application should not be postmarked earlier than August 14. In-person registration at the Parks and Recreation Office begins on Monday, August 28. Non-residents may sign-up starting August 28. Registration closes on Friday, September 1 or when the program is filled.

The adult pickleball program offers players a selection of up to 3 days per week at a multi-day discounted rate. Greenwich Seniors will receive an additional discount with their Senior park pass. Players that are looking to play occasionally may drop-in if space is available at a daily rate of $5.00. The fall season runs from September 18 through December 21.

Registration forms are available at the Recreation Office located at Town Hall, at the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, and online at www.greenwichct.org: click on Parks and Recreation and then youth programs or adult programs under Recreation.

Town of Greenwich Fall Baseball Clinics

The Department of Parks and Recreation announces that registration for the Fall Baseball Clinics will begin on Monday, July 31. Registration is open online only for Greenwich residents starting July 31. To register online go to www.greenwichct.org/webtrac and select “Activity Registration.” Mail-in registration will begin on Monday, August 14 and applications should not be postmarked earlier than the 14. In-person registration at the Parks and Recreation Office begins on Monday, August 28. Non-residents may sign-up starting August 28. Registration closes on Friday, September 1 or when the program is filled. Space is limited and registration is first come, first serve.

The fall baseball clinics are offered to boys ages 8 through 12 (must have turned 8 by the start of the program and not have turned 13). Experienced instruction is provided in 8 sessions, outdoors on local Greenwich fields. The clinics will be organized into two age groups: 8 & 9 years old and 10 – 12 years old. Instruction focuses on player pitching and catching, field positioning and strategy, fundamentals, batting, and game situations. More advanced skill work is provided for the 10 – 12 year olds as well as preparation for those players looking to move up to travel ball, Jr. Babe Ruth, or other advanced leagues.

Registration forms are available in the Recreation Office located at Town Hall and online at www.greenwichct.org: click on Parks and Recreation and then youth programs under Recreation.

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