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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.


RECREATION DEPT. NEWS

CLICK HERE to view the 2008 Spring/Summer Recreation Dept. booklet of classes and programs. (.pdf format)


Summer Basketball Camps

Junior Blue Devil Basketball Camp - June 10-13 (four days)
For Grades 1-3 (2008-2009 School Year) Click here for information and registration form.

Blue Devil Basketball Camp - June 16-20
For Grades 4-8 (2008-2009 School Year) Click here for information and registration form.

Lady Blue Devil Basketball Camp - June 23-27
For Grades 4-8 (2008-2009 School Year) Click here for information and registration form.


SUMMER DAY CAMP- June 16 - August 8
Registration information will be available at the Recreation Department beginning on May 5th during regular business hours.

T-BALL (3&4) and PEE WEE BASEBALL (5&6)
Registration May 5 - May 23. See the Wickliffe Spring/Summer Recreation Dept. booklet for the schedule.
Click the following for information and registration:
Boys Pee-Wee Baseball
Girls Pee-Wee Baseball
T-Ball

YOUTH TRACK AND FIELD PROGRAM -
WICKLIFFE JUNIOR OLYMPICS

BOYS AND GIRLS AGES 7-14, TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS
JUNE 10 - JULY 10, 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
WICKLIFFE HIGH SCHOOL TRACK
FEE: DONATION TO WICKLIFFE JUNIOR OLYMPIC TEAM CHARITIES
Click here for registration form.

LIGHTNING SOCCER CLUB SUMMER CAMP
The camp will be run from July 28 to August 1 from 9:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. at Orlando Park. The camp is open to boys and girls currently in Kindergarten to the eighth grade. The cost of the camp is $60 and includes instruction, camp T-shirt, and a soccer ball. When a family has more than one camper the camp fee is reduced to $40 for every additional camper from that family. For Non-Wickliffe residents the fee is $75 per camper and $55 for every additional camper from that family. Click here for a registration form.


CITY OF WICKLIFFE
LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION COURSE

The Lifeguard Certification course includes a Lifeguard certificate, First Aid certificate and a CPR Certificate. Residents: $150.00 Non-Residents: $180.00. Anyone interested in enrolling in the Lifeguard Certification class must have an advanced swimming ability. Call Wickliffe Recreation Department at (440) 943-7120 for information or to enroll in the class. Classes are on: Sunday, June 8, 11:30-12:45 Swim Test; Monday – Friday, June 9-13, 9:00 am -12:00 pm; Monday – Thurs, June 16-19, 9:00 am-12:00 pm, Friday, June 20, 10:00am -12:00 pm.

LIFEGUARDING RENEWAL COURSE
The Lifeguarding Re-Certification course includes a Lifeguard certificate, First Aid certificate and a CPR Certificate. Returning Wickliffe Lifeguards: $50.00; Non-employee Residents and Non-Residents: $75.00 Call Wickliffe Recreation Department at (440) 943-7120 for information or to enroll in the class. Classes are on: Saturday & Sunday, June 7-8, 8:30 am-12:30 pm and Saturday & Sunday, June 14-15, 8:30 am-12:30 pm.


CITY OF WICKLIFFE
GOVERNMENT ACCESS 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.


Green Ridge Golf Course - Spring Activities
Get ready for spring golfing season at Green Ridge Golf Course! The course is open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM seven days a week, weather dependent. Check at the clubhouse for golfing conditions and rates. Call 943-0007 or 943-7120 for hours of clubhouse operations offered by the City’s Recreation Department.

4th ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
June 21, 2008 at Green Ridge Golf Course

To benefit the "Lights On Afterschool" program for Wickliffe Middle School Students. Fee: $30 per person for 9 holes, $40 on day of event. Includes lunch, prizes, skill evenets, and hole in one contest. Mulligans and carts available for additional fee. Payment at Green Ridge secures your spot. Call Tim Stopp at (440) 943-7120 if you would like to sponsor a hole.


2008 PAVILION RESERVATIONS
Pavilion reservations began on January 2, 2008. To reserve a pavilion, you must bring your driver’s license and current utility bill as proof of Wickliffe residency. Residents have requested to use our pavilions 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 host events for the day. This is the only exception.)


RECREATION DEPARTMENT TRIPS
Bus trips are offered through the Recreation Department and Lakefront Lines, Inc. If interested, call Ronnie Bubonics at 943-7120 to put your name on the list for trips you think you would like to go on. This will give us an idea if the interest is there, and whether or not to pursue the bookings. We need at least 34 people to hold each trip. (Everyone who went on a trip in 2007 will be sent the list of trips for 2008.)

Wednesday, June 11, Wine Tasting, Ohio Style
Visit Sabo’s Woodside Nursery, Ferrante Winery for lunch and wine tasting, South River Vineyard, Debonne Winery. $47

Tuesday, July 15, Lighthouses of Erie, PA
Pick up a guide, tour Dunkirk Ligthouse and Museum, Barcelona Lighthouse, buffet luncheon at the Kelly Hotel & Tour, Southshore Winery, Land Lighthouse and tour of Presque Isle with a stop at the Presque Isle lighthouse. $56

Wednesday, August 20, First Ladies Museum in Canton, Ohio. Cost: $56
Tour museum and Saxton McKinley house, lunch at 356th Fighter Group, Haryy London's Candy, Canal Fulton Heritage Society, and St. Helena III canal boat ride.

Wednesday, October 15: Prime Outlets at Grove City, PA
Over 140 brand name stores, including lunch at Eat & Park. $35

November 11 & 12: Grand Victoria Casino & Resort, Rising Sun, Indiana, on the return Jungle Jim’s International Market. $77.00 based on double occupancy.

December:
Blossom for Holiday Lights, this is very tentative.


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.

CLASSES

CLICK HERE to view the 2008 Spring/Summer Recreation Dept. booklet of classes and programs. (.pdf format)

Safety Town
Safety Town is a comprehensive education program that introduces safety awareness and preventive procedures to children entering kindergarten or first grade. Classes will meet for 10 consecutive days (Monday through Friday) for 1.5 hours per day and will conclude with a graduation ceremony. Session I: June 16-27, Session II: July 7 - July 18. Click here for a registration form and for more information.

Tai Chi Ch’uan
Mondays: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. (8-week sessions). Held Mondays starting May 5, June 20, August 25 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Wickliffe Recreation Hall, above old fire station. Tai Chi Ch’uan 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. Fee: $30 a person or $39 for husband and wife or parent and sibling if signing up together. Instructor: Paul J. Wallace

Makin’ & Takin’ - Arts & Crafts/ Movin' & A'Groovin' – Movement Activity Two hours of creative art and movement activities for children 3 - 6 years old (must be potty trained). (Kindergarten children are welcome to join us). $16.00 per 3wk. session plus $4 material fee paid to instructor on first day of each session. Held Thursdays, 10 am to 12 Noon. Classes start May 8, 2008. Taught by Helen Berman, former elementary school teacher and she has been teaching here since 1988.

Low Impact Aerobic Fitness Class
Held Tues. and Thurs., 6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Starts May 13. Fee: $50 for 6 week class. Held at the Recreation Hall. Fitness program to strengthen and tone muscles, reduce stress, improve cardiovascular endurance, and feel good all over. Bring a mat, water bottle and 2-3# weights. Sponsored by Health for Life.

Polynesian Dance Classes
Session starts May 14. Wednesdays: 8:15 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. Held at the Recreation Hall. Fee: $31, Seniors $26 (8-week sessions) Learn the modern and ancient hula to enhance your grace and poise, as well as strengthen, and tone your body. Instructor: Dahmia

Turkish Dance Classes
Session starts May 15. Thursdays: 8:15 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. Held at the Recreation Hall. Fee: $31, Seniors $26 (8 week sessions) 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. Instructor: Dahmia

Horseback Riding Lessons are offered through our department at Maypine Equestrian Center in Willoughby Hills with a 33% discount for first time only students. Lessons will start Wednesday, July 9 at 7 p.m. , Saturday, July 12 at 9 a.m. and Sunday, July 13 at 11 a.m. $197 for eight week session. Call Maypine at 944-3652 for further info.


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 us the contact numbers below to receive additional information about the league or sport.

Swimming
Wickliffe Swim Team
Swimmers with the ability to swim one length of the pool are welcomed. Meets are on Saturday mornings locally. Practices in mornings and dinner hour at Aquatic Center. Four practices per week required.
$50 for one swimmer
$75 for two swimmers
$95 for three or more swimmers per family
Ask about financial assistance. For information about sign up, call Sharon Taraska at 440-585-1521

Wickliffe Youth Soccer - Grades K – 2
Wickliffe Youth Soccer will be a split season program beginning in Fall for approximately 7 weeks and completing in the Spring for approximately 6 weeks. This format will coincide with youth soccer programs for grades 3 and up to allow continuity between programs. $25 fee includes team shirt. Any questions, please call: Rich Wilson at 440-943-3455 or Dave Conway at 440-943-1986

Wickliffe Youth Soccer
U-10 (Boys/Co-Ed) player can not be ten before August 1
U-12 (Boys/Co-Ed) player can not be twelve before August 1
U-15 (Boys/Co-Ed) player can not be fifteen before August 1
G-12 (Girls) player can not be twelve before August 1
$65 fee includes team uniform (shorts, shirt & socks)
Any questions, please call: Rich Wilson at 440-943-3455 or Dave Conway at 440-943-1986

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.
BOY’S NEW CUTOFF DATE: Following Little League’s rule, the new boy’s cutoff date will be April 30th. The chief reason for the April 30 date is so that most players on a team will spend the majority of the regular season at the same chronological age as their league age. This means that some boys who would have been moving up to a new division this year, may be staying at the same division for another season. Call Mike Fishwick at 944-2812 and leave a detailed message. Please leave a message if you have any questions. Send an email to: wickliffebaseballleague@yahoo.com

Football
Wickliffe Midget Football - meets 2nd Thursday of month at 8:00 p.m. at Coulby Park Clubhouse, 28730 Ridge Rd. For more information, call Clark Brassell at 440-944-6451.