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Parks and Recreation Department

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Joe Hirsch, Parks and Recreation Director

Game and Practice Field Conditions
Please check below for the status of each field
Saco Recreational Complex
Phoenix Fields - Open
Sandy Brook Fields - Open Fall 2009

SMS Front - Open for T-Ball
SMS A Softball - Open
SMS B Softball - Open
SMS G&H Fields - Open to SMS/SBL 7th & 8th Grade
SMS All other areas - closed
Bruno - Open
Young Practice - Open
Young Softball Diamond - Open
Memorial Practice - Open
Memorial Diamond - Open
Memorial Baseball - Open
Plymouth - Open
All other areas closed

Saco Little League Field & Maremont Field are made by the league, please contact your coach.

All teams playing or practicing on one of these areas must have permission from the Parks & Recreation Department. Practice times are 4:30 - 6:00 pm or 6:00 to 7:30 pm.

2008 Progam Registrations

Registrations are now being accepted for the following Programs. For more information about each program click on the "Program" Link on the left hand menu. Please register as early as possible. It allows us to better plan all of our activities.


Sand Box Tot Summer Day Camp - Ages 2-5
Pepperell Summer Day Camp - Grades Entering K-2 Fall 2008
Summer Adventure Day Camp - Grades Entering 3rd - 7th* Fall 2008
*May not turn 13 before September 1st

*After School Camp - Middle School - Available to SMS, Notre Dame & TA Middle School Students
*After School Camp - Grades 1st & 2nd
*After School Camp - Grades 3rd, 4th & 5th
*Before School Camp - Grades K - 8th which INCLUDES Breakfast!
Check our Brochures Section for up to date information


Please Register Early for all Programs
Nothing hurts a recreation program faster than participants who wait until the last minute to register.

VOLUNTEERS!
Most of our Programs require the help of many volunteers. Fall Soccer is our largest single program with over 30 teams. Each team needs 2 or 3 volunteers so we need your help! "But I don't know anything about soccer" Are you a parent? Can you tie a shoe? Can you form a line? Then that is most of what you need to know. We will provde you with basic information about soccer games and practice and can even come and help to get you going but most important is that the children have fun! We are looking for Coaches, Assistant Coaches and Team Contacts. Click on the title above for information about these positions.

Parent Participation Programs
Don't be surprised when you show up at most of our Pre-School and Kinder Programs if we ask you to step out on the field. If this is the first time children are playing in a team activity they maybe scared. Sometimes having parents close to the action helps the players adjust to this new setting. Sometimes we have drills that require a partner and who better then mom or dad, big brother or sister, aunt or uncle, grandma or grandpa? This type of partnership will be more effective then trying to get two 4 year olds to pass the ball back and forth. It also gives the players a comfort zone.

My Child is Intimidated at a Program
It happens all the time. The best thing to do is remain calm. The more frustrated you get the more the child will pull back. For some children it is an accomplishment to just come to a program and play on the sidelines while a game goes on or to just sit on the bench. If your child is having a problem jumping in please stop a member of our staff so we can help! We will always provide a ball for your child to use until they become comfortable enough to get right out there. Remember for some children it takes time!

Arriving at a Program
When arriving at a program please try to be a few minutes early. Many times there are events going on before or after yours so we need to start on time. If a program begins before you arrive please check with the coach or staff member once you arrive to see where your child should jump in.

If you arrive before your scheduled time please be considerate of those using the field or area before you. Please limit any of your own equipment you bring to practice before the scheduled event. During some events we will ask that no equipment is brought to practice for the safety of all players and families. In most cases we have enough equipment for all players to play or practice.

Parks & Recreation Help Wanted!
The Saco Parks & Recreation Department is currently accepting applications for the following positions

*Before School Councilor - 6:30 am to 8:30 am Monday - Friday
Driving of a 15 passenger van maybe be needed

*After School Councilor - 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm Monday - Friday
Grades 1-2
Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8

Handyman postion- build wood benches and trash stands and do some minor janitorial work. Great for a retired person who is good with their hands.

Summer Day Camp & Lifeguard Positions
Applications will be accepted starting on April 1, 2008 for May interviews.

These are part-time seasonal positions.

For more information about these positions please call Kevin Lombard at 283-3139. Applications are available at the Parks & Recreation Office or at the Human Resources Office at Saco City Hall. Back ground checks are performed on all employees.

Saco Parks & Recreation Wish List
Looking for a new home for some of your stuff? Upgraded your TV or video game system or other electronics? Still have some life left in those hockey and figure skates? The Saco Parks & Recreation is looking for these and other items to add to our expanding programs. Below is a list of some of the things we could use. If you have something not on the list you would like to donate please call Kevin Lombard at 283-3139 before bringing it to the Community Center

Electronics Needed
Video Game Systems & Games
Radios
VCR and DVD Players & Movies

Sports Equipment
Ice and Figure Skates
Tennis and Racquetball Racquets

Other Items
Childrens Books
Board Games & Puzzles
Lil Tykes Type Playhouse