BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP RECREATION
2014 SPRING SPORTS REGISTRATIONS
Mailing Address: 851 Old York Road, Burlington, NJ 08016 Physical Location: 1101 Lake Ave., Burlington, NJ 08016
Phone: 609-387-2775 Fax: 609-387-1109 Email:
SATURDAYS: DECEMBER 14th & 21st from 10 AM – 2 PM
Register in person at the Recreation Building, 1101 Lake Avenue, on above dates or Monday-Friday 8:30 am – 3:30 pm after December 14, 2013. A drop box is now located at the Recreation Office for after business hours only if the child/children have previously participated in our sports programs and all uniforms/equipment have been returned.
**FIRST TIME REGISTRANTS MUST REGISTER IN PERSON DURING ABOVE HOURS. A COPY OF CHILD’S BIRTH CERTIFICATE & PROOF OF RESIDENCY ARE REQUIRED.**
*Note: Late registrations could be placed on a wait list.*
*NOTE: As of 1/1/09, a registration processing fee will be charged per individual, per program, per season at the time of registration, except for “clinic” programs. Only money orders or checks to “Burlington Twp. Rec. Dept.” will be accepted. NO CASH! Once the registration is accepted, refunds/credit will only be made in limited circumstances, as defined by policy.
NAME______
(FIRST) (MIDDLE) (LAST)
ADDRESS______PHONE______
E-MAIL ADDRESS______SEX______
MEDICAL CONDITIONS______GRADE______BIRTHDATE______
**PARTICIPATION IS LIMITED TO (2) PROGRAMS PER SEASON, PER CHILD, EXCLUDING CLINIC PROGRAMS**
***PLEASE NOTE ATTACHMENT WITH PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS***
_____AEROBICS (FEE $30) Co-ed Ages 18+ _____R & B LINE DANCING (FEE $30)-Co-ed 18+
_____BASKETBALL (FEE $30) Adults Ages 18+ _____VOLLEYBALL (FEE $30) Co-ed Ages 18+
_____BASEBALL (FEE $30) Age 5 to 12 yrs. by 4/30/14 - Shirt Size: YM YL AS AM AL AXL A2XL
_____BABE RUTH BASEBALL (Travel) (FEE $60) Ages 13-15 yrs. by 4/30/14
_____SR. BABE RUTH BASEBALL (Travel) (FEE $90) Ages 16-19 yrs. by 4/30/14
_____BT PIRATES BASEBALL TEAM (RVL LEAGUE) (Travel) (FEE $30) Ages 18 & Over
_____ROLLER HOCKEY (FEE $30) Age 6 (by 10/1/14) to Age 17 thru 6/30/14
_____SOCCER (South Jersey Travel) (FEE $60) 3rd Grade thru 8th Grade Born 8/1/99 or After
_____SOCCER (Friendship-Travel) (FEE $30) 3rd Grade thru 8th Grade Born 1/1/99 or After
_____SOCCER (Non-Travel) (FEE $30) Kindergarten (Age 5 by 10/1/13) thru 7th Grade
_____SOCCER CLINIC (NO FEE) Age 4 (by 10/1/13)
_____SOFTBALL (FEE $30) Age 6 (by 1/1/14) thru 8th Grade
_____TRACK (Travel) (FEE $30) Ages 6 to 15
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SIGNATURE OF PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN
(By Signing This Form You Agree To Return All Equipment/Uniforms Issued For Participation As Soon As The Program Is Completed)
PARENTS INTERESTED IN: COACH: ______HEAD ______ASST. ONLY
JOINING SPORTS CLUB_____
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS FORM TO SCHOOL
EXPLANATION OF REGISTRATION FEES
The $30.00 registration processing fee is accepted by Burlington Township and is deposited in its general fund for future use as a means of paying for a variety of the Township’s expenses. In 2011, Burlington Township began assessing additional fees for some travel programs due to their ever-increasing costs, namely: Babe Ruth Baseball, Football, South Jersey Soccer, and Basketball. Senior Babe Ruth and High School Age Soccer will also incur additional fees. The money generated from these programs’ fees will be deposited in a dedicated rider account and allocated strictly and specifically for the payment of the officials’ fees associated with those programs, as opposed to being paid from the annual operating budget of the Recreation Commission. For example: If paying a $60 fee for a particular travel program, $30 will go into the general fund and $30 will be placed in the rider account.
SPRING PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
BASEBALL (In-House Recreation) Ages 5 to 12 Website: www.leaguelineup.com/btbca
The program consists of the following divisions: NCAA (ages 5-7), MiLB (ages 8-9), MLB-AAA (ages 8-11), and MLB (ages 10-12). NCAA play 8-10 games, MiLB 10-12 games, and MLB 12-14 games. Players are asked to participate in a seasonal fundraiser or the parents can opt to pay $20 which will cover the cost for umpires, shirts, hats, game balls, and other equipment. Players are placed in division based on skill and age as of 4/30/14, not school grade. Divisions are created based on the number of players enrolled to make a complete division. Players/parents will again be asked to work a shift in the snack shack to help offset program costs.
BASEBALL – TOURNAMENT/DISTRICT Ages 8-13 Tournament fee ($150 pp) plus uniform fee ($75 pp) – Tournaments played across NJ and PA from June through end of July. Fundraiser participation required to offset additional costs. Tryouts will be held for travel teams! In order to play on any travel team, a player must also play Baseball In-House Cal Ripken or Babe Ruth. A 13U Team will play April – July and the child must be signed up for Babe Ruth to have the option to try out for the 13U Travel Team. If a player is not selected for 13U travel, the player has the option to try out for a Babe Ruth team. Players/parents will again be asked to participate in a seasonal fundraiser and work a shift in the snack shack to help offset program costs.
BABE RUTH (Burlington County) Ages 13-15
Players born prior to May 1, 2001 and on or after May 1, 1998 are eligible. Registration cost is $60, which includes the standard $30 processing fee plus $30 that will go towards league fees and umpire costs. Season begins in early April and runs through mid-July, including playoffs. We usually field both Major and Prep teams depending on the number of children registered. The Majors team is for more experienced 13-15 year olds and the Prep team primarily consists of 13 year olds. The league is comprised of towns along the river from Florence to Pal-Riverton. Games are usually twice a week, plus practices. Uniforms are supplied. Players are asked to participate in a seasonal fundraiser or the parents can opt to pay $20 which will cover the cost for hats, game balls, and other equipment. This is a travel program where players must try out and be selected to the team. There is no guaranteed playing time for either the Prep or Majors divisions. In addition, there is a 13U team which will play as a travel team from April – July (see above Baseball-Tournament District program description). Tryouts will be held for the 13U Team!
SENIOR BABE RUTH (Bucks County Wooden Bat League) Ages 16-19
Registration cost is $90, which includes the standard $30 processing fee plus $60 that will go towards league fees and umpire costs. Season begins towards the end of May and runs through mid-July, including playoffs. Games are typically two to three days per week. Players will be required to pay for game pants and/or jerseys (roughly $50). This is a travel program where players must try out and be selected to the team. There is no guaranteed playing time for the Senior Babe Ruth program.
BT Pirates (Rancocas Valley Baseball League) Ages 18 and above (must turn 18 during calendar year).
Any 18/19 year old player must also register and play on the BT Senior Babe Ruth team which will take priority over the RVL team in the event of a scheduling conflict. Registration cost is $30 for residents and $60 for non-residents. There is an additional team fee of $120 per player. For additional info contact Ed Eifert at 609-386-0913 or email:
SOFTBALL
Divisions will be determined based on the number of registrants. Although this is an in-house program, there will be light travel involved for girls ages 9 and up. Our teams will play an interleague schedule with Sacred Heart CYO. Each team will travel to Sacred Heart in Mount Holly 4-5 times throughout the season. Players/parents will again be asked to both participate in a seasonal fundraiser and work a shift in the snack shack to help offset program costs.
If there is enough interest, tryouts will be held and teams will be formed to participate in travel tournaments during June and July. All players must participate in the in-house program to be eligible for tournament play.
SOCCER – NON-TRAVEL
Non-travel soccer is designed to teach the basic elements of soccer in a friendly, non-competitive environment. In the Fall, games are typically played on Saturday for the younger ages and Sunday for the older ages. In the Spring, to allow children the opportunity to experience other sports, games are typically played on Sunday for the younger ages and Saturday for the older ages. Practices are once a week. Practice dates and schedules are not available until the start of the season and are set by the availability of the volunteer coaches and field space. Due to the number of participants in the program, special requests are not taken. Shin guards are required to participate. The Clinic is held once a week for a 4 to 5 week period, usually starting in April.
SOCCER – TRAVEL BTSCA’s website for information: http://btsoccer.homestead.com
The Burlington Twp. Soccer Coaches Assoc. (BTSCA) helps implement the Township’s travel soccer program and believes that all participants should have fun while learning the game. To maximize opportunities to learn, the BTSCA supports two variations:
Friendship League – Local recreational league play between towns primarily along the Delaware River.
Travel League Soccer – Soccer through large regional leagues including South Jersey Soccer, MAPs, JAGs, etc.
Competitive play with higher and lower ability levels. In addition to the registration processing fee,
participants may be responsible for the following additional fees: uniforms ($45 & up) and
tournaments ($30 & up). Players may incur additional expenses for trainers. In the Spring, limited spots are avail-
able as teams from the Fall stay together and play in the Spring.
ROLLER HOCKEY
The roller hockey program is open to both residents and non-residents of Burlington Twp. The program has put forth a great effort to ensure the children involved will have fun while playing. The program strives to teach children the skills and fundamentals of the game and to provide the children the opportunity to work with others, build teamwork skills, and develop the ability to compete at a friendly level. At the close of the registration period, there will be a NEW player evaluation and then teams will be selected (using the evaluation rankings). With this, we cannot guarantee parental requests on the registration form will be granted. Games and practices will be held during the week and on weekends. Some travel may be required for games, as the league is trying to expand with other local towns.
Players are required to wear a helmet with a mouth piece, use shin guards and elbow pads, wear padded hockey gloves, athletic supporter, and use a stick (that is the proper length) when out on the hockey court. The Rec. Dept. will provide a helmet, shin guards, and jersey which DO need to be returned at the end of the season. Any parent interested in coaching will need to check off the appropriate box on the sign up sheet. All coaches (head and assistant) will be required to obtain a certificate for Concussion Training which can be done on-line (see below). The Roller Hockey Program will continue to support the Sports Club with fundraisers and the snack shack. Parents will be picked by coaches to help volunteer for games.
TRACK Website: www.eteamz.com/townshiptrack
Welcome to the Burl. Twp. Track Club. While the primary focus is track, we mentor the athletes through coaching philosophies that emphasize teamwork, personal responsibility, respect for authority, setting and reaching goals, and academic achievement. Days of practice are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Track meets are on Saturday which may start at 8:30 am and end at 2:30 pm. In some cases, they may end at 5:30 pm.
ADULT PROGRAMS
These programs are generally held twice per week starting in September to mid-June: Aerobics (Mondays or Tuesdays & Thursdays), Basketball (Tuesdays & Thursdays), Volleyball (Mondays and Wednesdays), and R & B Line Dancing (Mondays & Saturdays.)
INTERESTED IN COACHING? - Anyone interested in being a coach or assistant coach must obtain a “Concussion Certificate” either through the National Federation of High Schools at: http:www.nfhslearn.com/electiveDetail.aspx?courseID=15000 or the Center for Disease Control and Prevention at: http:www.cdc.gov/concussion/HeadsUp/online_training.html
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