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Timothy E. Stopp
Director of Recreation

440-943-7120

Visit our Recreation Department located on the first floor of Wickliffe City Hall, 28730 Ridge Rd. Use parking spaces in rear of City Hall northeast side of building. Office hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. For information on any of the programs listed, call 440-943-7120. Questions may be referred to Recreation Director, Timothy E. Stopp at tstopp@cityofwickliffe.com.

SPECIAL FAMILY EVENTS

"UP" movie

Big Screen Movie Under the Stars
August 20 at Coulby Park
Disney’s “UP” will be shown on a big screen at dusk. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets.
Aquatic Center Concession stand will be open for the movie with entertainment starting at 7:30 pm. Wickliffe Library will have a game to play. More details will be available on Cable 12 and on the City of Wickliffe website or call the Recreation Department
at 440-943-7120.

Craft Fair

34th  ANNUAL RECREATION
ARTS & CRAFT FAIR
OCTOBER 1 & 2

FRIDAY – 4:00 PM. TO 9:00 P.M.
SATURDAY – 9:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M.
Held at the Wickliffe Service Department Building
28730 Ridge Rd. Wickliffe, Ohio
440-943-7120
$2 Includes Raffle Ticket with portion given to the
Lights On Afterschool program.

CLASSES AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER
Some new classes are being held at the Wickliffe Community/Senior Center, 900 Worden Road, in the evenings. Some ideas given to the department for new classes were flower arranging, rubber stamping, basic internet, home repair projects, automobile upkeep, and financial assistance for the general public. If you are interested in any of the above or you have an interest in learning a certain craft, or life enhancing project, let us know by calling the Recreation Department at 943-7120 or e-mail tstopp@cityofwickliffe.com.

ZUMBA
Do you know Zumba? Here’s your chance to learn the newest fitness routine-an intensely fun workout combining cha-cha, salsa, reggae, and hip-hop dance moves with a few traditional moves. You’ll burn calories, laugh, dance and enjoy moving to energetic music. Class is great for teens and adults. Bring a water bottle & towel and wear good exercise shoes.Instructor: Annette Santoro. Held at Wickliffe Community/Senior Center. New day, Tuesdays, September 7, 7:45 pm to 8:45 pm. Fee: $40 for 7 classes, $7 for drop in (with no registration fees). Next session October 26.
Held on Tuesdays from 7:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. New session will start September 7.

"HEALTH FOR LIFE" AEROBICS
 Age tailored fitness aerobic class, hour long, safe and fun class which strengthens and tones muscles, reduces body fat, reduces stress, improves cardiovascular endurance and feels good all over. Instructor: Kathy Brown. Held at Wickliffe Community/Senior Center. Tuesday only session starting August 3, $20 for 4 classes. New session starts September 7, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Fee: $30 for 6 classes, $56 for 12 classes, and $7 for walk in (with no registration fees) 
Held on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sessions: No classes in July. Classes resume on August 3 - 24, Sept 7 - Oct 12. .

TAI CHI CH'UAN
This is a centuries old classic form of Chinese exercise practiced world wide for health, longevity and the development of physical and mental well being. It is enjoyed by people of all ages.
Instructor: Paul J. Wallace. Held at the Wickliffe Community/Senior Center. August 11 through October 4, next session starts October 11. Fee: $30 a person or $39 for husband and wife or parent and sibling if signing up together.
Held on Mondays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

POLYNESIAN DANCE CLASSES
Learn the modern and ancient hula to enhance your grace and poise, as well as strengthen, and tone your body. Instructor: Dahmia. Held at the Wickliffe Community/Senior Center. Fee: $40 (8-week sessions) Now through August 19. New sessions start August 26 and October 28. Fee: $40 (8-week sessions)
Held on Thursdays, 6:45 pm to 7:45 pm..

TURKISH DANCE CLASSES
Learn exotic Turkish dancing while you tone and tighten your muscles. This is a fun way to exercise and learn to dance at the same time.Held at the Wickliffe Community/Senior Center. Fee: $40 (8-week sessions) Instructor: Dahmia. Now through August 19. New sessions start August 26 and October 28. Fee: $40 (8-week sessions)
Held on Thursdays, 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

BALLROOM DANCING
It can happen to you!  Join us for Ballroom Dancing classes.  Prepare yourself to become an accomplished dancer and move to the beautiful rhythms of the foxtrot, waltz, swing and cha-cha dances.  You will learn the necessary basics enabling you to enjoy dancing anywhere.  8 week course - $64 per couple or drop in fee of $9 per couple.  Instructor Mario DeStevens, has decades of experience teaching these dances and is excited to pass on his knowledge to you.  Held at the Community Senior Center at 900 Worden Road. Instructor Mario DeStevens can be reached at 440-516-0134 if you have specific questions about the class.  Register with the Recreation Department by calling 440-943-7120.
Sessions held on Thursdays from 7:30PM – 8:45PM. Session: Session starts September 16.

Horseback Riding Camps
Week long camp with lessons that cover basic feeding, cleaning, grooming, health care and show preparation. Attend one week or several weeks for the weekly fee shown. Recommended for students 6 & up. For more details, call Maypine at 216-695-0604. Fee: $310 per week. Held at Maypine Equestrian Center, 32700 White Rd. Willoughby Hills, OH. For more details, call Maypine at 216-695-0604.
Dates & Times: Monday through Friday; 9 am to 3 pm.;  June 14 through August 27.

Youth Golf Lessons at Green Ridge Golf Course
Wickliffe kids can learn the fundamentals, basic rules and proper golf etiquette with instructor Harrison McCall on Thursday mornings at Green Ridge Golf Course.  Mr. McCall played golf at Wickliffe High School, works at Green Ridge Golf Course and has been involved in lessons at the course. Boys and Girls ages 8 to 14. Maximum: 6 per session per group. Cost:  $35;  (Non residents may sign up June 18 at $50) Call Recreation Department at 943-7120 to register for youth golf lessons.
Session I – June 24, July 1, 8 and 15.
Session II – July 29, Aug. 5, 12 and 19
Group A –   9AM to 10:15AM  (No golf experience)
Group B -   10:30AM to 11:45AM (Limited golf experience)

Registering for Programs
Pre-registration is necessary for all programs and classes. We accept phone registrations for certain classes, followed by payment within five days to hold the spot in the class. Swimming lessons, camps, and clinics register in person only. Send payments for classes (after you pre-register over the phone) to the Wickliffe Recreation Department, 28730 Ridge Rd., Wickliffe, OH 44092. Make checks payable to the City of Wickliffe. Unless noted in each description, registration for class is now in progress.

Cancellation of Classes
Each instructor determines the size of the class he/she wishes to teach. If classes must be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, those who have prepaid will be notified and refunds will be made.

Make-Up Classes
If an instructor must postpone a class, a make-up lesson will be scheduled. If the student misses a class, most programs will not allow for make-up.

Refunds
No refunds will be made after the first class meeting commences unless instructor gives permission.

SPORT CAMPS

Lightning Youth Soccer Camp
August 2 – August 6; 9 am to 11:30 am. For the past 22 years the Lightning Soccer Camp has been giving young players the opportunity to enjoy the game. The camp goal is to better their skills and focus on the fun aspect of the game. For boys and girls currently in grades K through 8. The camp is run by John Scramling, the Brush High School Boys Varsity Soccer Coach. Coach Scramling holds both USSF and NSCAA coaching licenses. Fee includes camp t-shirt and soccer ball. Held at Orlando Park. Residents $50, each additional family member $40; Non-residents $70, each additional family member $55. CLICK HERE for a registration form.     

RECREATION DEPT. - YOUTH SPORTS

NEW THIS SUMMER
Youth Outdoor Summer Basketball Program for Wickliffe Youths
Supervised play on Thursdays, 6 pm to 9 pm, at Jindra Park Basketball Court. Pick-up games/Contests/Prizes
Group “A”: Boys and Girls ages 12, 13 & 14; Group “B”: Boys and Girls ages 9, 10 & 11.
Using this schedule:
Group “A”: June 10, 24, July 8, 22 and August 5.
Group “B”: June 17, July 1, 15, 29 and August 12.
No fee, no registration, just show up at court and have fun and keep fit.

CITY OF WICKLIFFE - CABLE CHANNEL 12
Cable 12 is the channel to view all of the events taking place in Wickliffe. If you belong to a Wickliffe non-profit organization, take advantage of this FREE service. The form below must be filled out. Only the facts (include dates and times), cost and phone number can be advertised. Click here to open the form and follow the instructions to advertise your event. Please note that this is a new form as of August 2008 and must be completed according to the format for your event to appear on Cable Channel 12.

BUS TRIPS

Bus trips are offered through the Recreation Department and Lakefront Lines, Inc. Before I arrange for trips I would like to know how many people would be interested in the following trips. Once the number of people for each trip reaches the minimum number of 34 – 40 people I will follow up with those on the list. Please call Ronnie at 440-943-7120 as soon as possible with your trip choices. Prices available soon.

Wednesday, August 18, Put-In-Bay Island Tour, Put-In-Bay, OH. Half the fun of Put-In-Bay is getting there. Miller Boat Lines will take us to the island where a train will meet the group. Included are Perry’s International Peace Memorial, Heinemann winery, the beautiful Crystal Cave and lunch overlooking the park and bay with time for shopping at the boutiques and gift shops. $77 per person. CLICK HERE for a trip itinerary.

Tuesday, October 12 & Wednesday, October 13, Meadow Lands, PA. The Meadows Racetrack & Casino, 1 night hotel accommodations, 1 breakfast, casino bonus, next day shopping at local outlet and The Rivers Casino, Pittsburgh, PA for a 4 hour stay with $10 free play. $112 per person based on double occupancy.

Monday, December 13, “Amish Christmas”, Middlefield, OH. Enjoy an Amish Christmas celebration, shopping, and Christmas lights at Lake Farm Park. $62 per person. CLICK HERE for a trip itinerary.

Once trips are finalized, those who called in with an interest will be notified and itineraries will be available. To hold your space for a trip, please make checks payable to Lakefront Lines, Inc. and mail them to Ronnie Bubonics at 28730 Ridge Rd., Wickliffe 44092. Lakefront requires deposits from the Recreation Department, so checks must be in our office at least one month prior to each trip (deadline for each trip will be one month prior to trip). When going on more than one trip, please make a separate check for each trip.

2010 PAVILION RESERVATIONS
Pavilion Reservations began on January 4, 2010. Reservations are made in the Wickliffe Recreation Department. Wickliffe residents must bring your driver’s license and current utility bill to reserve a pavilion. Pavilions available on holidays; Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day. (On the Fourth of July, the pool pavilion will not be available as it is the headquarters for the City Club who hosts events for the day. This is the only exception.) Request forms for pavilion use are available on-line after January 4th. Click on the pavilion permit listed below to print the permit.  Permits will be mailed to the recipient after address verification is done through the department.

As of January 4, 2010, pavilion requests for 2010 may be submitted via e-mail. Please choose the pavilion you would like to reserve. Pavilions available are Coulby Pond, Coulby Pool, Jindra Park, Orlando Spraypark, or Levi Lane Park. Fill out form for the specific pavilion that you would like to reserve. If you are reserving the Orlando Spray Park Pavilion and you would like to use the spray park, send a $25.00 check made payable to the City of Wickliffe.

Return your reservation via: E-Mail rbubonics@cityofwickliffe.com , or fax 440-943-7107, or mail to Wickliffe Recreation Department, 28730 Ridge Rd. Wickliffe, OH 44092 or drop off at the Recreation Department office. Requests will be verified for residency and permits will be granted for date requested based upon availability.

CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW REQUEST FOR PAVILION OF CHOICE:
Pavilion Request for Coulby Pond Pavilion.
Pavilion Request for Coulby Pool Pavilion.
Pavilion Request for Jindra Park Pavilion.
Pavilion Request for Levi Lane Park Pavilion.
Pavilion Request for Orlando Spraypark Pavilion.

SPLASH PARTIES at Coulby Aquatic Center
Splash parties 9 pm to 10:45 pm (starting July 24; 8 pm to 9:45 pm).
Splash parties do not include the pavilion by the pool.
$225 - Zero depth and pool;
$300 - Zero depth, pool, slide;
$375 - For zero depth, pool, slide and lazy river.
Requests for splash parties by residents must be done in person, aged 21 and over.

Aquatic Center - Back to School Hours - Beginning Tuesday, August 24th
Tuesday – Friday: August 24 – 27
Monday – Friday, August 30 – Sept 3
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

August 28 & 29 and Sept 4 & 5: 
12:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Back to School Luau on Saturday, August 28th from Noon – 5:00 PM
Adult Swim from 10:00 AM – Noon that day. 

Labor Day:  September 6th
12:00 Noon – 5:00 PM

COED SOFTBALL
Click here for the latest statistics for the Wickliffe Recreation Dept. Co-Ed Softball leagues.
Click here for Championship Schedule.

COMMUNITY SPORTS
This is a community information list only. These are Wickliffe based organizations that serve Wickliffe residents. The City does not run these organizations. Please use the contact numbers below to receive additional information about the league or sport.

Wickliffe Soccer Club (Ages 5-12)
The Wickliffe Soccer Club offers competitive soccer leagues for players of any ability and experience level. Seasons begin in the fall and last about two months, then continue in the spring for approximately six weeks. Registration deadlines are generally mid- to late July for older divisions (U10, G10, U12, and G12) and right before Labor Day for the younger division (U8).  Divisions are as follows:
U8 (Coed): For players who are in kindergarten through 2nd grade, and who do not turn 8 before Aug. 1st. Format is 6v6 and games are played on the youth soccer fields at Coulby Park. The $35 fee includes a team shirt.
U10 (Boys/Coed) and G10 (Girls Only): Players cannot turn 10 before Aug. 1st. Format is 6v6 and home games are played on the Borromeo field on Bishop Road. Away games are played at a variety of fields around Western Lake County. The $70 fee includes a team uniform (shirts, shorts and socks).
U12 (Boys/Coed) and G12 (Girls Only): Players cannot turn 12 before Aug. 1st. Format is 8v8 and home games are played on the Borromeo field on Bishop Road. Away games are played at a variety of fields around Western Lake County and Eastern Cuyahoga County. The $70 fee includes a team uniform (shirts, shorts and socks).

For more information, contact Mike Wynn, Wickliffe Soccer Club president, at 440-347-9577, email info@wickliffesoccerclub.org, or visit the WSC website at www.wickliffesoccerclub.org.

Baseball
Wickliffe Baseball League, meets 3rd Tuesday of Month at 7:30 pm. at Provo House, 28855 Euclid Ave.
SIGNUPS: Registrations end March 1st. Walk-in registrations will be held on all Saturdays in February from 10am – 12 Noon at the Provo House – 28855 Euclid Ave
DIVISIONS: Baseball is offered for boys ages 7–18 and softball, fast-pitch and coach-pitch, is offered for girls ages 7 -14.
Call Mike Fishwick at 944-2812 and leave a detailed message. Send an email to: wickliffebaseballleague@yahoo.com

Football
Registration every Wednesday and Saturday in July. Hours: Wednesdays from 7:00 - 9:00 PM and Saturdays from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at the Football Clubhouse in Coulby Park.
Class A: 7-9 year olds, 120 pounds maximum, Class AA: 10-12 year olds, 140 pounds maximum. Age based on September 1 date- birth certificate required.
Residents: $25.00 per child, $40.00 per family. Non-residents: $50.00 per child, $75.00 per family. Each player MUST purchase $25.00 in raffle tickets at registration in addition to the sign up fee per child, per family. Wickliffe Midget Football - meets 2nd Thursday of month at 8:00 p.m. at Coulby Park Clubhouse, 28730 Ridge Rd. For more information, email wickliffemidgetfootball@yahoo.com or visit the website at www.wickliffemidgetfootball.com..

Wickliffe Swim Team, the swim team welcomes new swimmers in all age groups.  A love for the water and the ability to swim the length of the pool are the only requirements. Meets on Saturday mornings at local pools. Practice in the morning and dinner hour at Coulby Pool.  Swimmers required to attend at least 4 practices per week.  Fee is $50 one swimmer, $75 two swimmers or $96 three or more per family.  Financial assistance is available. Sign-ups will be at the Recreation Health and Wellness Fair at the Community Center on May 8th from 11 am to 2 pm and the Recreation Hall above the old fire station on Wed., May 12 from 6 pm to 8 pm. For more information contact Patti Brodnik at 585-5964.