St. Albans Recreation Department
Program Guide Fall/Winter 2011-2012
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Video Launch Party
“Sea of Love”
Saturday November 5, 2011
7:00-8:00 PM at St. Albans City Hall
Everyone Welcome!
Join the fun..see the video, sample the
refreshments, enjoy your friends
and neighbors lm debut!
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Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides
All Ages
We’re delighted to offer horse drawn wagon/sleigh
rides at Hard’ack again this year. The sleigh is a rustic
“box” sleigh with hay bale seating. Each ride is about
20-30 minutes long and will take you through beautiful
Vermont Scenery. A perfect way to celebrate the
season with family and friends, and a great treat for
out of town guests!
Whether it’s a sleigh or wagon ride will depend upon
the conditions and is at the sole discretion of the driver.
Either will be a delight. Bundle up for the season
and bring blankets to make it a truly enjoyable
event.
Want to reserve the entire sleigh for just your group?
You can do that too. See the options below and be sure
to contact the recreation ofce to reserve and conrm
your spot.
Date: Sunday December 18, 2011
Time: 1:00 -4:00 pm
Location: Hard’ack Recreation Area-Nature Trails
Adult Sleigh
Ride
Child Sleigh
Ride
Private Sleigh
Ride
18 - 99 2 - 17 All Ages
$8 Resident
$10 Non-Resident
$5 Resident
$6 Non-Resident
$100 Resident
$120 Non-Resident
Date: Friday December 30, 2011
Time: 2:00 -6:00 pm
Location: Hard’ack Recreation Area-Nature Trail
Adult Sleigh
Ride
Child Sleigh
Ride
Private Sleigh
Ride
18 - 99 2 - 17 All Ages
$8 Resident
$10 Non-Resident
$5 Resident
$6 Non-Resident
$100 Resident
$120 Non-Resident
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Be a part of St. Albans Recreation Department’s
St. Patrick’s Day Parade!
We’re looking for volunteers to help organize and
participate in this event. A fun, short, spirited parade
winding through downtown with lots of fun events,
dining and socializing opportunities after the parade in
downtown St. Albans.
We’re also in need of businesses/groups to partner
with both nancially and with manpower to make this
happen- So hop on the wagon (so to speak!)
New This Year!
• Kid’s Parade! Get your friends, club or team
together and decorate your bike, wagon or scooter!
Must be St. Patrick’s day theme and the more the
merrier!
• Contact the ofce at 524-1500 x266 to let us know
you’d like to participate
Full Moon Hikes
Everyone
A winter Full Moon Hike and Marshmallow Roast!
When was the last time you went out into the woods
at night? Creatures normally hidden during the day
are active in the dark. In the moonlight, the woods
take on a mysterious beauty. Join us for nighttime
adventure in the woods. Let your eyes adjust to the
darkness around you. Brave the moonlit path to
explore wilderness after dark. The moon above and
the brilliant snow beneath our feet will provide all the
light we need. The hike is a moderate 2.5 mile walk
through the wooded lower trails at Hard’ack. Perfect
for the whole family. A toasty re and marshmallow
roast will await your return at the warming shack at
the base of the hill. These winter night walks will make
you feel like a kid again. Snowshoes are available,
contact the ofce to reserve 524-1500 x266 - Thanks
St. Albans Rotary Club! Dress for the weather top to
bottom! Hats, scarves, mittens and warm, water proof
footwear - it’s no fun with wet feet! Port-o-let on site
at Hard’ack (unheated) Go before you leave home.
Date: January 9, February 7, and March 8,
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Location: Hard’ack Lower Hiking Trails
Fees: One Person $4 R, $6 NR
Family $15 R, $20 NR (immediate members only)
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Easter Egg Hunt in Taylor Park
Sponsored by Barry Callebaut
Ages 8 and Under
Each spring the St. Albans Recreation Department
together with Barry Callebaut and dozens of donations
and volunteers sponsors an Easter Egg Hunt in Taylor
Park in Downtown St. Albans. The hunt starts at 10:00
am sharp and is over quickly, so make sure you’re there
early! The starting point is the sidewalk along Main St.
Businesses, groups, families and individuals wishing to
make cash, candy, plastic egg, or time donations would
be greatly appreciated! Contact the recreation ofce at
524-1500 x266
Date: Saturday April 7, 2012
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Taylor Park, Downtown St. Albans
Rain Location: St. Albans City Hall Gym (11:30)
Fee: Free!
Father Daughter Gala and Silent Auction
All Ages
An evening of elegance and fun for dads and their
daughters. This formal affair is a fund raising event for
The St. Albans Recreation Department. Dads and their
daughters will be treated to refreshments, beautiful
atmosphere, music, and dancing. It will be an evening
not soon forgotten and your participation will help
support recreation activities in our community.
This event is not limited to dads; uncles, granddads,
and friends can serve as escorts for special ladies. Fun
silent auction items too!
We realize this is a school night, but once in a while it’s
okay to stay up a little late for a special evening with
your dad!
There will plenty of room to dance, peruse the silent
auction items, and socialize.
If you have an item or gift certicate you’d like to
donate for the silent auction, please contact the
recreation ofce at 524-1500 x266.
Tickets are required and limited. Silent Auction
will close at 8:00 pm.
Date: Thursday, February 16, 2012
Time: 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Location: St. Albans City Hall Gymnasium
Fee: $45.00 per pair, additional girls $15.00 each
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Tickets on sale in November
Reserve: [email protected]
Tickets by Phone: 802-393-8655
Sophia, Age 11
Northern Vermont Ballet Company
in collaboration with 802 Quartet
present to the community:
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Birthday Parties
Ages 1 -99
Have your birthday party at City Hall Gym! Want a
big place with lots of room to run around? Our gym is
perfect! Recreation Staff will run games, activities and
supply the equipment. You invite the guests, bring any
decorations or food you’d like, and our staff will keep
the kids occupied with fun, age appropriate activities
including: face painting, twistee animal balloons,
basketball, oor games, hula hoops, obstacle courses,
oor hockey, soccer, fat bat, dodge ball - almost
anything you can think of.
• Call the ofce to reserve your date, then pay
online or send in a check.
• No pets
• No alcoholic beverages
Days: Saturdays
Location: St. Albans City Hall Gymnasium
Time: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm, 1.5 hour party slots
Party in the gym $85 R, $102 NR
Zumba Party $110 R, $135 NR
Party in the gym with jumpy house $160 R, $195 NR
The fees listed above include up to 20 children,
addition fee for over 20 are listed below:
# of Kids Additional Fees
21-39 Kids $25
40-59 Kids $45
60-79 Kids $65
80-100 Kids $85
American Red Cross Baby Sitting Course
Ages 11 - 15
American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training is fun and
fast-paced with hands-on activities, exciting video,
role-plays and lively discussions. You will learn to be
the best babysitter on the block. Plus, you’ll gain the
condence to make smart decisions and stay safe in
any babysitting situation.
Participants will receive text book, emergency reference
guide, and CD of useful tools and games to take home.
Participants should pack a lunch and bring a beverage.
February 18, 2012 March 24, 2012 April 21, 2012
Time: Saturday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: St. Albans City Hall - 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Fee: $85 Resident, $102 Non-Resident
Boston Bruins Hockey Trip
All Bruins Hockey Fans
Game tickets and round trip bus ride aboard Luxury
Premiere Coach to Boston for the last game of the
season between 2011 Stanley Cup Champions Boston
Bruins vs. Buffalo Sabres on Fan Appreciation Day at
the Garden. Pricing includes ticket and transportation to
and from game with a couple of hours before the game
to relax, explore Boston, dine, etc.
*Important Note
• No one under the age of 18 will be allowed to
board the bus without an adult over 21 as their
traveling companion. No exceptions. You will
not be allowed to board the bus regardless if
you have purchased a ticket. Please make
arrangements in advance to avoid disappointment.
Date: Saturday, April 7, 2012
Game Time: 3:00 pm
Bus Schedule: Depart St. Albans from Collins Perley
Sports and Fitness Center at 8:00 am, Depart Boston
7:00 pm, arrive back in St. Albans 11:00 pm
Balcony Seats: $140 per person
Lodge Seats: $ 225 per person
2011 Charitable Donation
Need to make a charitable donation? Want to make a
charitable donation? Did you run out of time? We can
help you out while you’re helping us out! You can make
a tax deductible donation to the St. Albans Recreation
Department. THANKS FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION-
EVERY AMOUNT IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!
Donations
• If you’d like your donation to go to a particular
program or area of Recreation, just send an email to
k.viens@stalbansvt.com, or give the ofce a call
at 524-1500 x266 and we’ll be sure your donation is
directed to area you choose.
• You will be able to print a receipt immediately, or
contact the ofce for a printed receipt of your
donation. Our tax number is printed on each receipt.
Boston Trip
Everyone
Spend the Day in Boston! Spend a beautiful spring day
in Boston and leave the driving to us! Leaving Collins
Perley Sports and Fitness Center at 8:00am Saturday
morning, arriving in Boston at noon. Departs Boston at
7 pm and arrives back in St.Albans at 11 pm. Roundtrip
transportation aboard Premier Coach.
Take in all the sights Boston has to offer: The Aquarium,
Museums, History, Theater, Restaurants, Sports,
Shopping... Have a blast then relax all the way home.
No parking/driving issues or costs!
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult 21
or over. No person under the age of 18 will be allowed
to board the bus without a 21+ year old traveling
companion regardless of whether you have purchased
a ticket. No refund will be given for said purchases.
Please make arrangements ahead of time to avoid
disappointment.
• Seating is limited- reserve your spot today!
Date: Saturday, April 7, 2012
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Vacation Day Camps
Have a blast with us during school vacations! We’ll
be playing games, making new friends (and seeing
old ones), making great art, sledding, bowling,
hitting movies, going on eld trips, and having great
entertainment presentations.
• Vacation Day Camps are Tree Nut Free. No Nut
Products/food allowed.
• Each camper must pack a lunch, snacks, and
beverages.
• Bring boots, outdoor clothing, mittens, hats, rain
wear - Dress for the weather, we’ll be spending part
of each day outdoors.
• Label all items with your camper’s name.
• No electronic games, cell phone use or other
devices. Cell phone may be brought to camp, used
only under the supervision of a counselor and will
remain in back pack at all other times.
Turkey Camp
(4 days only)
November 21-
November 25, 2011
$140 R,
$168 NR
December Micro
Blast Camp
December 26-
December 30, 2011
$176 R,
$201 NR
Fabulous
February Camp
February 27-
March 2, 2012
$176 R,
$201 NR
Awesome April
Camp
April 23-
April 27, 2012
$176 R,
$201 NR
Time: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location: St. Albans City Hall Gymnasium
Rotary Kids Night Out!
Ages 5-14
A great time for the kids- A night out for you! An
evening of fun - Games, Movie, Snack, lots of running
around - all supervised by St. Albans Recreation Staff.
Some free time for you- catch a movie, meet friends,
have dinner and take a walk around downtown and
Taylor Park - or just go home and enjoy the peace and
quiet of your own home!
Due to the continuing generosity of the St.
Albans Rotary Club, the St. Albans Recreation
Department was able to purchase a DVD projector
to show movies on the “big screen”. All movie
choices will be PG.
• Each child must be registered in advance.
• This makes a great gift!
Dates: March 4, 2012 and April 20, 2012
Drop Off Time: 6:30 pm
Pick Up Time: 9:00 pm
Location: St. Albans City Hall Gymnasium
Advance Registration Fee: $10 Resident,
$12 Non-Resident
Same Day Registration Fee: $15 Resident,
$18 Non-Resident
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5th Annual St. Albans Winter Carnival
Everyone
A fantastic weekend of outdoor fun with games,
contests, reworks, races and all kinds of outdoor
adventure for the whole family.
Tentative Schedule of Events:
Friday, February 10
5:30 pm Torch Run
6:00 pm - Evening Activities at Hard’ack begin:
Light the “H” at Hard’ack
Torchlight Parade
Free Family BBQ sponsored by St. Albans Elks Club
6:00-9:00 - Hard’Ack SlopeStyle Competition.
...Hard’Ack SlopeStyle Competition is open to skiers
and snowboarders and is split into two divisions: Junior
(13 and under) and Senior (14 and over). This is a
jam format competition, which allows the athletes to
run the course at their won pace and style. Judges
will be scoring the riders at each kicker and rail slide
throughout the competition. Prizes will be awarded to
the top three competitors of each division. The music
will be pumping, the tow rope will be ying, come
watch our local talent throw down!!!! A release form
must be signed in advance of the competition.
Saturday, February 11
9:30 am Light the Torch
9:45 am- Kid’s Fun Run
10:00 am 5K Poker Run
noon-2pm - Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides
2:00 Amazing Race
2:30 Announcement of Snowman Contest Winners
Ongoing 3 on 3 Hockey Tournament
Sunday, February 12
11:00 am Light the Torch
12:00 pm 5K Classic XC Race
1:00 pm Alpine Events
2:30 pm Ace Duct Tape Derby
5:30 Fireworks!
Ongoing 3 on 3 Hockey Tournament
* Registration is required for Duct Tape Downhill
Derby, SlopeStyle Competition, Nordic and Alpine
Events, Snowman Contest, 5k Poker Fun Run, and
Amazing Race.
5K Poker Run
Ages 12 +
Date: Saturday, February 11, 10:00- 11:30am
Location: Hard’ack Recreation Area. Main Soccer Field
Fee: $15 Resident, $18 Non-Resident
Duct Tape Derby
Date: Sunday, February 12, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Hard’ack Recreation Area-Main Soccer Field
Fee: $10 Resident, $12 Non-Resident
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Aqua Jogging
Age 14 +
St. Albans Recreation is happy to be working with
Fitness Zone Pool to offer Aqua Jogging Classes this fall
and winter! Aqua Jogging is a refreshing, non-impact
aerobic workout. Exercise that’s easy on your back and
joints. No swimming ability necessary, just a basic
level of comfort in the water. Each participant wears
a otation belt to keep in the proper position in the
water. What a great, fun way to get exercise over the
hectic holiday season! Registration is by the month. All
equipment is provided. Participants need a swim suit
and towel. You can also use your St. Albans Recreation
Fitness Punch Card as payment. Aqua Jogging is
included in NMC and FCSU employees wellness
benets.
Registration: Required
Dates: Tuesday and Thursday
Time: 6:00 - 7:00pm
Location: Fitness Zone Pool
November 1 - November 29, 2011
(no class on Thanksgiving)
$65 Residents,
$78 Non-Residents
December 1 - December 29, 2011 $75 Residents,
$90 Non-Residents
January 3 - January 31, 2012 $75 Residents,
$90 Non-Residents
Swim Team Training
Ages 5-19
Geared towards swimmers who swim competitively
or have an interest to do so. Your child doesn’t have
to be a member of the swim team to participate.
The Clinic will be held at Fitness Zone Pool on North
Main Street in St. Albans. The program focuses on
conditioning and race technique and will run Mondays
and Thursdays. There will be 2 sessions each day.
Sessions are divided by ability - not age. Not sure
which session to enroll in? Contact us at the ofce
524-1500 x266 or k.viens@stalbansvt.com and we’ll
run it by the coach. This program will continue
through the winter into spring until the St. Albans
City Pool is open and practices can begin there. Get
in shape, keep in shape and start the season in top
form!
Session I 4-4:50pm - Intermediate Swimmers.
Includes experienced swimmers. Swimmer must be
able to swim 25 yards frontcrawl and backstroke to
participate.
Session II 5:00-6:00pm - Advanced Swimmers.
Swimmer must be able to swim all 4 competitive
strokes legally. This group swims 1500-2000 yards
each practice. (60-80 laps) 3-4 laps every 3 minutes.
Focus is on conditioning and perfecting strokes.
Training intensity is kicked up a notch.
• Enrollment is limited - register today!
• There are no meets associated with this program.
This is purely a training program
• No clinic the week of Thanksgiving Nov. 21-25
• No clinic the week of Winter Vacation
February 27 - March 6
• No clinic the week of Spring Vacation
April 23 - April 27
Time: Monday - Thursday
Intermediate 4:00-4:50pm
Advanced 5:00-6:00pm
Location: Fitness Zone Pool
Instructor: Tom Koldys - St. Albans Sharks Swim
Team Coach
Fall Swim Winter Swim
November 1 - December 22 January 3 - February 23
$120 Resident
$145 Non-Resident
$137 Resident
$164 Non-Resident
Spring Swim PreSeason Swim
March 8 - April 19 May 1 - June 7
$110 Resident
$135 Non-Resident
$110 Resident
$135 Non-Resident
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Basketball - Women’s Pick Up
Women 18 +
Pick up basketball. Low key, friendly exercise. Teams
will be formed each evening. All participants must
be registered in advance to play. No drop ins. No
basketball February 12. See you at the carnival!
Date: January 8 - February 26, 2012
Time: Sundays 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Location: St. Albans City Hall Gymnasium
Fee: $30 Resident , $36 Non-Resident
Basketball - Boys Grades 1 and 2
Boys - Grades 1 and 2
Boys grades one and two play together on teams. The
program is designed to focus on game basics, fun,
drills, and skill development. There are no games at
this level. Each group gets together to practice once
a week at St. Albans City Hall Gym. Coaches are
needed. Please volunteer by contacting the St. Albans
Recreation Ofce at 524-1500x266
There are usually two groups of grade 1 and 2 boys.
Both play on Saturday afternoons. One at 5:30 - 6:30,
the other at 6:30 - 7:30pm
• Each participant receives a T-shirt.
• Registration fees go up $10 on 12/15/11
• No basketball on Saturday, February 11, 2012.
See you at the carnival!!
Date: January 7, 2012 - March 10, 20112
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Location: St. Albans City Hall Gymnasium
Fee: $62 Resident , $74 Non-Resident
Basketball - Boys Grades 3 and 4
Boys - Grades 3 and 4
Boys grades three and four will play on their own
team. Emphasis is on game basics, fun drills, and skill
development. Each group will play a couple of very
low key games towards the end of their season. The
teams practice twice a week on Friday evenings and
Sunday afternoons. There are usually 2 sessions, one
will practice Friday 7-8 pm and Sunday 2-3pm. The
other 8-9pm on Friday and Sunday 1-2pm.
• Each Participant receives a T-shirt.
• Registration fees go up $10 on 12/15/11
• No basketball on Sunday, February 12, 2012.
See you at the carnival!!
Date: January 6, 2012 - March 11, 20112
Time: Fridays 7:00-9:00 pm, Sundays 1:00-3:00 pm
Location: St. Albans City Hall Gymnasium
Fee: $63 Resident , $75 Non-Resident
Basketball - Girls Grades 1 and 2
Girls - Grades 1 and 2
Girls grades one and two will play on their own team.
Emphasis is on game basics, fun, drills, and skill
development. There are no games at this level. Groups
get together once a week at St. Albans City Hall Gym.
• Each participant receives a T-Shirt
• Registration fees go up $10 on 12/15/11
• No basketball on Saturday, February 11, 2012. See
you at the carnival!!
Date: January 7, 2012 - March 10, 20112
Time: 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Location: St. Albans City Hall Gymnasium
Fee: $63 Resident , $75 Non-Resident
Basketball - Girls Grades 3 and 4
Girls Grades 3 and 4
Girls grades three and four will play on their own
team. Emphasis is on game basics, fun drills, and skill
development. Each group will play a couple of very low
key games towards the end of their season. The groups
get together twice a week on Friday evenings and
Sunday afternoons.
• Each Participant receives a T-shirt.
• Registration fees go up $10 on 12/15/11
• No basketball on Sunday, February 12, 2012.
See you at the carnival!!
Date: January 6, 2012 - March 11, 20112
Time: Fridays 5:00-7:00 pm, Sundays 3:00-5:00 pm
Location: St. Albans City Hall Gymnasium
Fee: $63 Resident , $75 Non-Resident
Basketball - Kindergarten
Coeds in Kindergarten
Emphasis will focus on fun drills, game basics, and skill
development. Practices only - no games at this level.
Practices will be on Saturday and one afternoon/evening
per week depending on the coach’s availability.
• Each participant will receive a T-shirt.
• Registration fees go up $10 on 12/15/11
• No basketball on Saturday, February 11, 2012. See
you at the carnival!!
Date: January 7, 2012 - March 10, 20112
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Location: St. Albans City Hall Gymnasium
Fee: $58 Resident , $69 Non-Resident
Basketball - Start Smart
Coed 4 Year Old’s
This coed program for 4 year old’s is designed to
introduce the basic concepts of the game using smaller
balls and shorter baskets. Practices only, no games.
Parental support is essential at this level. Coaches are
needed. Please indicate when registering if you are
willing to coach a team - Thanks!
• Each participant will receive a T-shirt.
• Registration fees go up $10 on 12/15/11
• No basketball on Saturday, February 11, 2012. See
you at the carnival!!
Date: January 7, 2012 - March 10, 2012
Time: Saturdays 2:30 - 3:20 pm
Location: St. Albans City Hall Gymnasium
Fee: $58 Resident , $69 Non-Resident
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Basketball- Men’s Pick Up
Men 18 +
Pick up basketball. Low key, friendly exercise. Teams
will be formed each evening. All participants must
be registered in advance to play. No drop ins. No
basketball February 12. See you at the carnival!
Date: January 8 - February 26, 2012
Time: Sundays 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Location: St. Albans City Hall Gymnasium
Fee: $30 Resident , $36 Non-Resident
QuickStart Tennis
Ages 5-10
QuickStart is a new format to help kids ten and under
learn and play the game. To make it easier for them,
we’ve changed a few things. The court sizes, the
racquet sizes, the balls, the scoring system - even the
net height. Any child between the ages of 5-10 can
start playing tennis almost immediately - even if he
or she has never picked up a racquet before. Kids will
have fun playing with their friends and develop skills
that will become the foundation of their game. Its a
great way to introduce kids to the game!
All equipment is provided. Kids need to bring tennis
shoes (sneakers). Please don’t wear them - bring
them - so they are clean and dry. No boots or
stocking feet allowed on the courts. Only kids
registered for programming are allowed on the court.
Date: Mondays February 6 - March 26, 2012
Location: St. Albans City Hall Gymnasium
Ages 4-5 3:45- 4:30pm $48 Resident
$58 Non-Resident
Ages 6 - 10 4:30 - 5:30pm $52 Resident
$62 Non-Resident
*No tennis on Monday February 27 or March 5
Steven J. St. Marie, O.D.
Proudly Sponsoring the
St. Albans
Community Recreation Programs
David J. DiMarco, O.D.
www.nveyec are.net
802-524-9561
50 Bank Street
St. Albans, VT 05478
Vermont Voltage Indoor Soccer
Ages 4-18
This is an eight session, skill development program
being run by the Vermont Voltage Professional Soccer
Academy that helps players to sharpen their skills in
preparation for the spring season and beyond. Players
are grouped according to ability level and age to create
the appropriately challenging training environment.
Basic skills and tactical principles are addressed in
small-sided situations to help players learn how to apply
their skills and make quicker and better decisions in
games.
• No wet boots or shoes - Dry indoor sneakers only
Date: Wednesdays Oct 26, 2011 - December 14, 2011
Time: Ages 4-9 3:45 - 4:35 pm
Ages 10- 18 4:45 - 5:45
Location: St. Albans City Hall Gymnasium
Fee: $60 Resident , $72 Non-Resident
Afternoon Hoops
Grades 9-12
Pick up Basketball in the afternoon for High School
Students! And it’s FREE! This program is funded by
a grant through Senator Sander’s Ofce. The grant
supports activities encouraging positive and healthy
choices for kids in our area. All participants must be
currently enrolled in a Franklin County High School.
Everyone welcome. Each participant MUST Register
to play. Kids wanting to play can stop in the recreation
ofce in City Hall, or call at 524-1500 x266 to register.
Program does not run during school vacation.
• Each participant must display good sportsmanship,
language and positive behavior.
• Those not meeting these expectations will not be
allowed to participate.
Date: November 1, 2011 - March 9, 2012
Time: Tuesdays and Fridays, 2:30 - 3:45 pm
Location: St. Albans City Hall Gymnasium
Fee: None
Would you like to advertise your
business in future editions of the
St. Albans Recreation’s
Program Guides?
Please contact Heidi Manahan at
(802) 524-5847 or
heidi@stormeldenterprises.com
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Hard’ack Ski ~ Ride ~ Skate ~ Sliding Recreation Hill
Fun For All Ages
Hard’ack with it’s nearly 700 feet of rope tow, combines
affordability with great local access for families to enjoy
a Vermont tradition. Downhill skiing, snowboarding,
skating, sliding and cross-country skiing can all be
enjoyed at Hard’ack. The ski hill and towrope will
be operated and supervised during specic hours of
operation. There is no charge to use Hard’ack, but
donations are graciously accepted. You can make your
tax deductible check out to:
Hard’ack Association,
c/o Tim Hurlbut
375 Lake Road Suite 2A
St. Albans, VT 05478
Hill Schedule - Beginning January 15, 2012.
(Weather Dependant) Times are subject to change.
• Fridays 4:00 - 9:00 pm
• Saturdays 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
• Sunday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
• School Vacations 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Rotary Snowshoe Rentals
Ages 3 +
Did you know St. Albans Recreation department has
snowshoes available for rent?
Due to a generous grant from the St. Albans
Rotary Club the St. Albans Recreation
Department is able to offer these snowshoes for
you and your family to rent.
We have children, women and men’s sizes. There are
great trails at Hard’ack, or you can go out on your own
and make your own fun. Subject to availability.
• To reserve call the Ofce at 524-1500 x266
• When you call to reserve your shoes, you need to
have a rough idea of the height of each person.
• You can reserve over the phone, and pay on line if
you like. Just let us know what works for you.
Location: St. Albans Recreation Department Ofce
Fee: Adults - $7 Resident, $9 Non-Resident
Child(3-17) - $5 Resident, $6 Non-Resident
Ski and Ride Lessons
Ages 5 - 16
Learn to ski & ride at Hard’ack. BFA Varsity Ski Team
Coach Steve Wunsch and ski team members and BFA
Snowboard Club with advisor Brett Walker team up to
teach ski and ride lessons at Hard’ack. Lessons are on
Wednesdays this year. The hill is closed to the public
for these special nights of lessons. Only kids registered
for programming will be allowed to ski/ride. Everyone
is welcome to participate in the Lollypop races. The
hill will close immediately following the Lollypop races.
Bundle up and join us - ‘cause if you can ski/ride
Hard’ack you can go anywhere! Each participant must
supply their own equipment. Lessons are weather
(snow) dependant. These lessons are for beginners.
Ski & Ride Lessons
• Hard’ack has a great old school rope tow. Wear
tough mittens - not yarn
• Don’t wear anything (coat) brand new- because the
rope really wears on the side of your coat.
• Make sure hair is tucked in and under hats
• No long stocking type hats
Lollypop Races
• Lollypop Races: After lessons, test your new skills
at a fun slalom race course. Set up and run by the
BFA Ski Team. No fee and lollypops for everyone!
Date: January 18 - February 8, 2012
Time: Wednesdays, Ski Lessons 6:00-7:00 pm
Snowboard Lessons 6:00-6:50 pm
Location: Hard’ack Recreation Area - Ski/Snowboard Hill
Meet in the shack
Fee: $28 Resident , $34 Non-Resident
Rotary Ski and Ride with Skill Program
Grades 4-12
The St. Albans Rotary sponsors this terric ski/ride
opportunity for area youth. Fee covers transportation,
an all day lift ticket, and 1.5 hour lesson! It’s an
amazing deal. Registration is required. To download a
registration form go to www.stalbansrec.com browse
activities and click on Rotary Ski and Ride program.
You can NOT register on-line. Registration forms must
be dropped off at City Hall in downtown St. Albans,
emailed or mailed/faxed to:
St. Albans Recreation Department
P.O. Box 867
St. Albans VT 05478
fax(802-524-1505)
k.viens@stalbansvt.com
Pick up and Return Schedule
• 7am- Pick up Grand Ave. Enterprises, Swanton, VT
• 7:30-7:45am- Pick up and load bus at St. Albans
Town Educational Center
• 8:00am- Depart from St. Albans
• 4:00pm- Load at Smuggs and depart for St. Albans
• 5:00pm- Arrive at St. Albans Town Educational Center
Registration: Required by December 31, 2011.
Date: January 7, 2012 - March 10, 2012
Time: Saturday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Location: St. Albans Town Educational Center
Fee: $20 without season pass, $10 with season pass
Check out the website often, new
programming is added weekly.
www.stalbansrec.com
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St. Albans Recreation Public Skating
Everyone
Bring your friends and family - join the fun and get
some great exercise! Public Skating is from 12:15 to
1:45 pm on 11 Sundays through February 19 with the
following exceptions: 11/27, 12/25, 1/01, 1/15, and 1/29
Fee is collected at the door, or a season pass can be
purchased below.
• Helmets are suggested
• Season Passes are available and cover all Sundays.
Date: November 6, 2011 - February 19, 2012
Time: Sundays 12:15 - 1:45 pm
Location: Collins Perley Sports and Fitness Center Ice Rink
Daily rates:
Children 0-17 $3 Residents, $4 Non-Residents
Adults 18 - 55 $5 Residents, $6 Non-Residents
Seniors 56+ $3 Residents, $4 Non-Residents
Season Pass Rates:
Children 0-17 $25 Residents, $30 Non-Residents
Adults 18- 5 $45 Residents, $54 Non-Residents
Seniors 56+ $20 Residents, $25 Non-Residents
*Family $125 Residents, $150 Non-Residents
*For Immediate Members Of Family Only.
Future Einsteins
Ages 3-10
Imagine Tomorrow Computer Class for Kids
Ages 3-5 (Educational Program that introduces
technology skills to children in a fun and exciting way.)
Imagine Tomorrow Computer Classes for Kids that
are structured to provide the perfect mix of group
interactivity and individual computer time. During
class, children become Computer Detectives on a
learning adventure to imaginative places such as Email
Trial or Internet Island. Classes start with an interactive
video voicemail describing a new, fun-lled mission.
Children then move on to their own laptop computer
where they work on custom software designed
specically for each mission. Advancing at their own
pace, children proudly apply new technology skills to
solve problems and accomplish their goal. When class
ends, children continue to enjoy their mission from
home with online software activities that correspond
to the current lesson. Skills learned: Early Reading
& Writing, Thinking & Problem Solving, Listening
Comprehension, Keyboarding and Computer Basics as
well as Internet and Digital Communications.
Adventure Computer Class- Scooby Doo and
Freddi Fish! for Kids Ages 6-10 Grandma Grouper’s
Kelp Seeds Are Missing! Without Grandma Grouper’s
Kelp Seeds, all the sh will go hungry. Luckily, Freddi
Fish and her nny friend Luther are on the case! But
the ocean’s a big place and there’s a lot of ground to
cover - caves, canyons, reefs and more. Children will
dive right into this fascinating adventure and all the
colorful characters that go with it. It’s an underwater
world of discovery, laughter and learning, all in one. Can
you help Fred, Velma, and the gang solve the mystery
behind the Phantom Knight and his dragon? Scooby-
Doo: Phantom of the Knight offers laughs and a series
of challenging puzzles to entertain young children. Set
up much like an episode of the classic television series,
the program puts players in an old, castle-themed
amusement park to explore for clues to its haunting.
Some of the scarier areas will require feeding Scooby
or Shaggy to coax them in; snacks can be obtained by
several tests of skill along the way. Once enough clues
have been collected, players decide who’s to blame,
then check to see if the guess is right in an action
sequence that closes play. Three levels of difculty
are available, and each offers increasing pressure in
the form of red-herring clues and harder challenges to
acquire Scooby Snacks.
• All equipment is supplied. Each child will have a
laptop to use for each session.
• Imagine Tomorrow program no Classes on
December 23, 2011 or January 30, 2012
• Adventure Computer Class no classes on
December 28, 2011
Date: December 7, 2011 - February 20, 2012
Time: Ages 6-10 Wednesdays 3:30- 4:30 pm
Ages 3-5 Fridays 9:30 - 10:30 am
Location: St. Albans City Hall
Fee: $65 Resident, $78 Non-Resident
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Hot Mama Workout!
Everyone
Enjoy a fat burning, muscle toning, heart strengthening
workout! Work through a boot camp style circuit and
power through fat burning intervals designed to tone and
strengthen. Bring your babies in their strollers or your
older children to let them have playtime as you improve
your tness. You’ll never get bored with the wide variety
of classes. It is always challenging, yet can be modied
for those just starting out. Set a good example for your
children and start tting in that workout routine! Bring a
mat. You can also join without a child.
• KIDS ARE WELCOME!
• No Class Thursday, November 24 - Thanksgiving
• No Class Monday December 26
• No Class Thursday December 29
Time: Mondays and Thursdays 9:00-10:00 am
Location: St. Albans City Hall Gym, Main St.
Instructor: Jessica Purvis Frost
Drop In Fee: $10 class
One Day Per Week Nov 7-Nov 28 $25 Resident
$30 Non-Resident
Two Days Week Nov 7-Nov 28 $35 Resident
$42 Non-Resident
One Day Per Week Dec 1-Dec 22 $25 Resident
$30 Non-Resident
Two Days Week Dec 1-Dec 22 $35 Resident
$42 Non-Resident
Fitness Punch Cards
Adults
St. Albans Recreation Department offers a tness
punch card. The card is good for 10 visits to Liza’s
Strength Class, Hot Mama Workout, Zumba, Pilates,
Turbo Kick, Snowshoe Rental, Aqua Jogging, or Nordic
Walking. It can be used for one program if you aren’t
able to commit to the entire class or you can use it to
bounce around and try out several different classes.
More than one person can use the card, so you can get
one and share it among friends and family members.
Fitness Punch Cards make great gifts!
Fee: $80 Residents, $95 Non-Resident
Turbo Kick®
Ages 15+
Turbo Kick® is the new high energy tness class
designed to blast fat and reshape your body. It
combines cardio kickboxing, athletic drills and interval
training into a high energy routine set to the best
dance music around. Turbo Kick® requires no previous
experience, and is adaptable to any tness level. No
equipment is necessary, just be ready to have fun and
sweat like crazy!
Time: Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: St. Albans City Hall Gymnasium
Instructor: Amy Boudreaux
Fee: $30/Monthly Residents,
$36/Monthly Non-Residents
Zumba!
Ages 12+
Welcome to ZUMBA a Fun, high energy workout with
motivating music. Who would have thought you could
have so much fun while getting t! Burn up to 1000
calories per session. Dance your fat away! Dawn has
been a certied Zumba instructor for the past 2 years.
She loves Zumba and is excited to share this great, fun
workout with you.
NO CLASS HELD ON:
• No class held on Monday, Oct 31
• No class held on November 24th - Thanksgiving
• No class held on December 25th - Christmas
Time: Mondays and Thursdays 7:00-8:00 pm
Sunday 10:00-11:00 am
Location: St. Albans City Hall Gymnasium
Instructor: Dawn Muller
Drop In Fee: $10/class Resident, $12 Non-Resident
Mondays and
Thursdays
Nov 7 - Nov 28 $48 Resident
$58 Non-Resident
Mondays and
Thursdays
Dec 5 - Dec 29 $64 Resident
$77 Non-Resident
Sundays Dec 4 - Dec 18 $24 Resident
$29 Non-Resident
Sap Run Training Program
Ages 12 +
Always wanted to run the Sap Run (8.5 miles), but
never got around to it? Not sure when and how to
train for it? This clinic will get you ready to run! The
Sap Run is an annual race sponsored by the St. Albans
Recreation Department during the Vermont Maple
Festival from Swanton to St. Albans...8.5 miles.
You will receive a running training program and the
guidance to make it happen! The class will meet on
Saturday, February 26, 8:00am at City Hall to review
packet information and the training plan. (No running
at this meeting). The program meets each Saturday
thereafter at 8:00am at City Hall in St. Albans to run
and chart progress. Two weeks prior to the Sap Run
(Sunday, April 29) you’ll take a training run on the
actual Sap Run course.
• Dress for the elements on run days.
• Race Date: Sunday April 29, 2012
Date: March 3 - April 21, 2012
Time: Saturdays 8:00 -9:30 am
Location: St. Albans City Hall
Fee: $30 Residents, $36 Non-Residents
Instructor: Bill O’Connor
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2012 Body Transformation Challenge!
Ages 18+
What’s the 2012 Body Transformation Challenge all
about? The 2012 Body Transformation Challenge is
the program that can turn things around for you. We
will assure that this program will deliver life altering
changes to you, but it’s not a “magic pill”. The single
most important factor in seeing results comes from
YOU. There are 2 components to seeing success:
Commitment to a regular exercise program and
commitment to a detailed nutrition plan provided by
us. Properly combined these 2 elements have the
potential to bring changes you never thought possible
on a personal level. Your level of success is directly
related to your level of commitment. If you need more
information or have questions please contact:
Liza A. Rooney
Certied Personal Trainer
4-Ever Fit
802-524-1328 Ofce
802-318-6373 Cell
www.4evertvt.com
Challenge Includes:
• Weekly Weigh-Ins
• Bi-Weekly Body Measurements
• Weekly Meetings to keep you on track
• Nutritional Counseling
• 5 Free Fitness Classes through St. Albans
Recreation Department
• Before/After Photos
• Your Chance to win Big $$$ and prizes!
• Weekly drawing for $100 during Tuesday evening
meetings. Must be present to win.
Date: Tentative Start Date 1/10/12 Informational
Meeting 1/03/12
Time: Tuesdays at 7:00 pm
Location: St. Albans City Hall Gym
Fee: $60 Residents and $72 Non-Residents
Trainer: Liza Rooney
Liza’s Strength Class
Age 16 +
This class is a barbell workout that strengthens your ENTIRE
body. This 60-minute program challenges ALL your muscle
groups by using the best weight-room exercises like squats,
presses, lifts and curls. Great music and your choice of
weight(s) will inspire you to get the results you came for - and
fast! Try a class if you are looking to burn calories, increase
lean muscle mass, gain strength, increase muscular and
cardiovascular endurance, increase bone density and improve
your posture. Equipment is supplied. If you have a yoga
mat, bring it.
Registration: Required.
Date: November 1 - December 31
Time: Tue. 5:30 pm, Thur. 4:15 pm, and Sat. 8:30 am
Location: St. Albans City Hall Gym
Fee: $58/Month Residents,
$69/Month Non-Residents
Trainer: Liza Rooney
Pilates with Liza
Ages 14 +
Bring your mat and work on that core! Come and
enjoy the benets that Pilates exercises have to
offer. Much like yoga, Pilates focuses on stretching to
increase exibility but with a little more emphasis on
strengthening the abdominal and back muscles. Are you
interested in rming and attening that belly? Then this
is the class for you!
Time: Thursdays 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Location: St. Albans City Hall Gymnasium
Fee: $32/Month Residents
$38/Month Non-Residents
Trainer: Liza Rooney
Nordic Walking - Intro
Adults
Burn more calories and increase muscle strength while
you walk! Nordic Walking is an effective, low impact
activity that can burn up to 46% more calories with
less time and effort. By using specially designed poles,
individuals simulate a technique similar to cross-country
skiing while walking. Incorporating poles while walking
increases upper body strength, reduces impact on
joints and delivers an amazing cardio workout. Nordic
Walking increases your heart rate without increasing
your perceived rate of exertion - simply put - you get
a better workout without feeling like you are working
any harder. Nordic Walking is an activity that you can
do anywhere, anytime, of the year. Poles are supplied
by the Recreation Department for use during class.
Registration is required as supplies of poles are limited.
Dress in layers for outdoor walks. Wear comfortable,
outdoor foot wear for outdoor walks. This will be a
blast! Be prepared to be addicted! Check our website
www.stalbansrec.com for dates, times and
registration information.
Jay Peak Curling Trip
Cabin Fever? It’s been a long winter- Join us for
some fun! An overnight stay at Jay Peak Tram Haus
Lodge, a curling lesson at The Ice Haus Arena and a
chance to play! Ice Haus Arena Learn to Curl Package
Includes: 1.5 hour instruction and curling lane use,
full curling equipment at The Ice Haus Arena. Wine
and Beer available at Ice Haus Pub at additional cost.
Tram Haus Lodge Overnight Package includes one
night luxury hotel accomodations, Vermont rooms tax
and service charges, complimentary use of the Fitness
Center, complimentary Valet Parking for Hotel Guests,
Complimentary internet. Sounds like fun, but you’d like
to forgo the curling? The Taiga Spa provides full spa
services at an additional cost, or just sit back and watch
the curling spectacle! Want to learn to curl, but can’t
spend the night? No problem You can purchase the
curling event separately.
Curling Trip- Spring Date TBA –check our website
for details as soon as they are available!
www.stalbansrec.com
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Kelly’s Ad
Voice Over Class
Ages 14+
YOU’RE ON THE AIR (How to Really Make it in Voice-Overs!) (A One-time 2 Hour Program)
VOICE-OVERS are hot today! You don’t have to be an actor to get voice-over work, but it certainly doesn’t hurt!
With such notable talent as Morgan Freeman, Glenn Close, and Alec Baldwin lending their voices to commercials,
lms, and videos, one would think that it would be next to impossible to break into this eld. Not so! You’ll learn
about an exciting, new way to get around the competition and actually turn voice-overs into a thriving full or part-
time business! Charlie Nardozzi will discuss the voice-over business as a whole, the numerous opportunities, the
incredible income potential, and will discuss the all-important “demo” and how to have it produced. You’ll step up
to the mic and do some practice recording, and best of all, you’ll hear the results!
Charlie Nardozzi has a friendly, natural, positive sounding voice with a great genuine quality. He’s been involved
in radio and television for the past 15 years hosting his own shows and appearing as a guest on numerous
other shows. Charlie has hosted a call-in radio show on WJOY-AM in Vermont for 15 years. He is a frequent
commentator on public radio and often is a guest on their daily magazine show, Vermont Edition. He writes and
records his own segments for the Vermont Garden Journal on public radio from his home studio. He also is a
frequent guest on nationally-syndicated shows such as Martha Stewart Living Radio. He has recorded podcasts,
promotions, and commercials for all his shows and events.
Charlie also appears regularly on regional and national television. He has hosted his own nationally broadcast
PBS television show called GardenSmart. He’s been a frequent guest on other nationally syndicated shows on
networks such as HGTV, Discovery Channel, and DIY. He currently does weekly tips on the local CBS-TV afliate
in the Burlington, Vermont area. He also has written and starred in how-to, web-based videos.
Registration: Required.
Date: January 19, 2012
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Location: St. Albans City Hall
Fee: $25 Residents, $30 Non-Residents
Trainer: Charlie Nardozzi
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The St. Albans Recreation Commission is dedicated to developing quality recreational programs for all groups in our
community. We hope this guide will help you to plan for the upcoming season and we encourage your participation.
REGISTRATION: Registration is required for all programs unless otherwise specied. Any fees necessary must be paid at
the time of registration. Upon receipt of the registration form and fee, an individual is immediately enrolled. You will not
be notied unless there is a problem concerning your registration. Anyone who will be affected by a change in a course
offering will be notied accordingly. No telephone registrations will be accepted. Please remember that all programs are
offered on a “rst-come, rst-served” basis, with St. Albans City and Town residents given preference. Please note that
if the deadline has passed on any program, you are encouraged to call the Recreation Department at 524-1500 x266 to
check on openings.
REFUNDS: There will be no refunds of the registration fee unless a class is canceled. Refund checks will be mailed within
one to four weeks after the cancellation of a course.
INSURANCE: The Recreation Department assumes no responsibility for injuries or accidents occurring at programs or
activities. Such insurance would make program fees prohibitive.
CANCELLATIONS: The Recreation Department reserves the right to cancel a class for which there is insufcient
registration or for any other reasonable cause which prevents the presentation of the subject in an acceptable manner.
THANKS TO VOLUNTEERS! The Recreation Department is grateful to the volunteers who share their skills with others.
The scope of the recreational program will increase with the help of volunteers who can be a part of the program by
helping others. For more information on how you can help, please call the Ofce at 524-1500 x266.
PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES: The Department of Recreation offers people with
disabilities the opportunity to participate in all programs. If you or your child has a disability and do not know whether
your needs will be met in a particular program, please call us. We may be able to advise you on program selections. We
welcome your suggestions...they may lead to the creation of a totally new program.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), effective January 26, 1992; it is a policy of the City of
St. Albans not to discriminate on the basis of disabilities in the provision of its benets, services and activities.
Auxiliary aids and reasonable accommodations shall be made upon request to ensure that all the benets, services and
activities of the City of St. Albans are fully accessible to all individuals.
We would like to thank the entire community for supporting our efforts and contributing toward the development of
leisure-time activities. The Recreation Commission is always open to suggestions and we value your comments on our
programs.
Visit our web site at www.stalbansrec.com
Please send all comments and questions to k.viens@stalbansvt.com.
St. Albans Recreation Department...Ofce Location:
St. Albans City Hall, 100 North Main Street, St. Albans, Vermont
“Premiere Sponsors”
It is with great appreciation that we recognize “Premiere Sponsors” of Saint Albans Recreation. These
sponsors have made signicant nancial contributions to support programming, activities, and events of
the St. Albans Recreation Department. We appreciate their commitment to our community.
Heald’s Funeral Home Mimmo’s Restaurant Classic Imprints
87 South Main Street 22 South Main Street 2 Hill Crest Heights
St. Albans, VT 05478 St. Albans, VT 05478 St. Albans, VT 05478
Cold Hollow Photography Peoples Trust Company Clarence Brown, Inc.
shawn@coldhollowphoto.com 25 Kingman Street 96 Federal Street
802-782-5317 St. Albans, VT 05478 St. Albans, VT 05478
FINANCIAL AID
Financial Aid is available for children under the age
of 21 residing in Franklin County Vermont through
the Warner Home for Little Wanderers Endowment
Committee. Applications may be obtained at your
local school, the St. Albans Recreation Dept., and
online at www.stalbansrec.com
GIFT CERTIFICATES
St. Albans Recreation Department Gift Certicates
are a great gift for everyone on your list. They can
be applied towards any Recreation Program and are
available in any amount. It’s a thoughtful gift that
creates an experience.
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