New Programs at Hyannis Youth and Community Center

With Spring underway, ahem, there are plenty of new spring and summer programs at the Hyannis Youth and Community Center. Many of these programs are a great deal for residents.

US FIGURE SKATING LEARN TO SKATE: Saturday mornings April 30-June 25 (Kindergarten, Badges 1-8, Freestyle 1-6); Mondays and Tuesdays Tots (ages 3-4), Monday evenings Adults April 25-June 20. Barnstable Resident fee: $100 (non-residents pay $110). No classes on May 28 or May 30.

BARNSTABLE SKATE PARK IS NOW OPEN FOR THE SEASON! 
Hours are TUE-FRI 2:30pm-8pm; SAT & SUN 12pm-8pm; CLOSED MONDAYS. Pads are required at all times! NO EXCEPTIONS! Safety equipment is available to rent at the skate shack for $1 each (helmets, elbow and knee pads).

TOP SHELF HOCKEY 2011 SHOOTOUT SPRING LEAGUE 
Tuesday, April 26 – Thursday, June 30 Games in the Kennedy Rink start next week! Mites, Squirts, Peewee, Bantam and Freshman players are all welcome! Registrations are still being accepted at www.topshelfhockeyschool.com

BEACH STICKERS / PARKING PERMITS 
Beginning Monday, May 2 Beach Stickers / Parking Permits for Barnstable taxpayers will take place in the Shepley Room  at the Hyannis Youth & Community Center located at 141 Bassett Lane, Hyannis MA. Hours will be Monday - Saturday 9am – 4pm.  Sundays and Holidays 9am – 12pm. You can download your application, print and fill it out in advance by visiting: http://www.town.barnstable.ma.us/hycc/ParkingStickersaspx.aspx

ROLLER HOCKEY IN THE BUTLER RINK 
Tuesdays, May 3 - June 21 from  6-9pm Age 16+. Fee: $85 per player (includes jersey, referees and trophies!) EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: helmet, gloves, shin pads, roller blading skates. Facemask and elbow pads are optional but recommended.  RECREATION BALL LEAGUE - Three 15 minute periods with running time. Stop time - last 2 mins of 3rd period with a score equal to or less than 2 goal lead. FULL NHL RULES APPLY with the following changes: NO off sides, automatic icing, no checking (incidental contact will be allowed) and no fighting.

DANCING LIKE THE STARS 
Thursdays, May 5, 12 & 19 from 6-8pm Learn some new moves, or brush up on your skills and get ready for Prom! Instructor Doug McHugh and the staff from Ballroom Bliss will give tips that will make your special night one to remember. Available to anyone in Grades 8 through 12. Thursday Nights  6-8PM May 5th, 12th, and 19^th. Fee: $5 per person per class. Payment is due at the start of class. For more information please contact George Noonan, Rink Manager at   

 (508) 790-6345 ext. 104 or e-mail at george.noonan@town.barnstable.ma.us

“AT HOME ON CAPE COD” 
Saturday, May 14 from 10am-5pm and Sunday, May 15 from 11am-4pm. Sponsored by The Home Builders and Remodelers of Cape Cod, locally owned businesses will be here with all the latest ideas and concepts to make your remodeling or home building project a breeze!  Booth space is available for members and non-members! For more information please visit:

http://www.capecodbuilders.org/events/event-registration-forms.html

HYANNIS MILES OF MEMORIES WALK 
Sunday, May 15 from 11am-4pm. Expanding the Miles of Memories Walk that has had great success each year at the Canal/Bourne.  The new route in Hyannis that starts and ends at the HYCC, we are proud to host the locally operated Alzheimer’s Services of Cape Cod & the Islands for this important fundraiser where all proceeds will be used to benefit local programs and services for families and caregivers affected by the disease.  Learn how you and/or your company can create a “team” by visiting alzcapecod.org or call 508.775.5656. The route will go from the HYCC, around the roundabout to High School Road, left to Main Street then across the Village Green and across South Street to Aselton Park, down to the Harbor where there will be a turnaround water station at the HyLine Terminal. Walkers will make their way back the way they came and when they return to the HYCC walkers will get free entry to the “At Home on Cape Cod” Home Show.  Contact: Catherine Oldham /catherine@alzcapecod.org

CAPE COD WAVES GIRLS BASKETBALL Cape Cod Spring Classic 
Saturday and Sunday, May 21-22 in gyms around the area including the HYCC. Last year’s tournament included 124 Teams from Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut and New York. More info at www.eteamz.com/capecodwaves

STREET HOCKEY LEAGUES 
Mondays & Wednesdays, June 6-July 26. Games each hour: Elementary Division at 6pm; Middle School Division at 7pm; High School Division at 8pm and Audlt Division at 9pm. REGISTER NOW AT THE HYCC BOX OFFICE! AGE DIVISIONS: Elementary Division- Grades 2-4 Half sheet (Goggles required); Middle School Division- Grades 5-7 Full sheet; High School Division—Grades 8 and Up Full sheet; Adult Division– 19 and Over Full sheet (Division is determined by the grade you are currently in.) Cost is $100.00 per person (includes jersey, officials, score keepers, and trophies). Elementary Division  cost is $75.00 per person. Games will be (2) 25 minute running time halves. Strictly enforced rules. NO CHECKING!!!!! For more information please contact George Noonan, Rink Manager at (508) 790-6345 ext. 104 or e-mail at george.noonan@town.barnstable.ma.us

MID CAPE FARMERS MARKET 
Every Wednesday, June 8 – Sept 28 from 2pm-6pm 
Local farmers offer fresh produce and wares every Wednesday through the summer in the parking lot at the HYCC!  Come and shop for your fresh vegetables, fruits, shellfish, lobsters and more!

CAPE COD WAVES GIRLS BASKETBALL Cape Cod SUMMER CHAMPIONSHIP 7 
Saturday and Sunday, June 18-19 in gyms around the area including the HYCC. Ninety teams from Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut and New York compete for the championship trophy. More info at www.eteamz.com/capecodwaves

BARNSTABLE RECREATION SUMMER PROGRAM REGISTRATION 
Saturday, June 18 / Times: TBA.  We are moving the registration from Barnstable High School to the Hyannis Youth & Community Center at 141 Bassett Lane, Hyannis MA! Stay tuned for details and a brochure!

BOSTON BRUINS FREE STREET HOCKEY CLINIC 
Thursday, June 23 from 3-5pm. Just like last year, Boston Bruins Alumni and members of the Bruins Youth Hockey Development Team will be at the Hyannis Youth & Community Center to sponsor a FREE STREET HOCKEY CLINIC! As part of the NHL's efforts to support youth hockey development, the B's are generously donating all the equipment that we need to run a street hockey program! Participants can register for the six week program after the clinic! Ages 5-9: 3:00 to 3:45 and Ages 10-14: 4:00 to 5:00 in the Butler Rink. Sign up for the clinic at the HYCC Box Office starting June 1!

SUMMER PROGRAMS

Barnstable Recreation Boys High School Summer Basketball League 
Tuesdays and Thursdays. June 28-August 18. Seven week, 14 game regular season. One week play-off (Two division league, large school, small school, jv teams can enter either. This is to increase parity and keep teams involved throughout the season.) Top 4 teams in each division will advance to play-offs.  Game times: 5:30pm, 6:30pm, 7:30pm and 8:30pm. Fee: $450 per team (based on 8 teams, may vary) and includes shirts, referees, trophies for 1^st place, 2^nd place, regular season MVP and play off MVP. Rules will be made available. For more info call Mark Boardley at 508 790 6345 x116.

Barnstable Recreation Girls High School Summer Basketball League 
Wednesdays, June 29-August 17. Seven-week, seven-game regular season. One week play-off.  Top 4 teams in each division will advance to play-offs.  Game times: 5:30pm, 6:30pm, 7:30pm and 8:30pm. Fee: $300 per team (based on 8 teams, may vary) and includes shirts, referees, trophies for 1^st place, 2^nd place, Regular Season MVP and Play Off MVP. Rules will be made available. For more info call Mark Boardley at 508 790 6345 x116.

Barnstable Recreation Summer Leisure Program: (Grades 1-8) July 5—August 19. Monday through Friday 8:30 AM—4:30 PM. This eight week program includes a variety of activities and special events including arts and crafts, sports, games, daily swimming at local beaches as well as weekly field trips. Barnstable Resident / Taxpayers: $700.00. Non-Residents / Visitors: $1,400.00.