Recreation Program Information

SOCCER- We offer programs in the Fall and Spring, Recreation and Travel.
- Fall soccer is a traditional soccer program offered to Kindergarten through 8th grade. We have regular season and playoffs and championships in each division, Boys and Girls. Registration/tryouts(travel only) for Fall start in the end of May
- Spring soccer- training sessions, no games or championships. Registration happens in February.

BASKETBALL-New Milford Recreation Basketball is open to Boys and Girls in Grades 2nd thru 8th. Registration starts in October.
- The 3rd-8th grade season starts after Thanksgiving and runs until March. The season has approximately 10 games with playoffs and championship games. Practices are generally once a week at the volunteer coach’s discretion. 3rd and 4th graders play their games in the old gym at the HS. 5th-8th graders play their games in the DEO Middle School gym. Recreation games are played during the week and on Saturdays.
- 2nd grade clinic season starts February and runs through March. Teams will practice once a week and have a round robin game at the end of the season. The clinic division focuses on basic fundamentals. All practices are Saturday mornings at the elementary schools on the 8ft baskets.
  - Travel Basketball is open to Boys and Girls 3rd grade and up, tryouts are in November.

SOFTBALL-SPRING REC SOFTBALL is open to GIRLS in K-8 New Milford Recreation Softball is open to girls K-8th grade. Recreation Softball season starts mid-March and runs through mid-June. April 1 season goes outdoors. 3rd-8th grade teams play approximately 10 games with playoffs and championship. K-2 play 10 games with a round robin at the end of the season. Practices and games are during the week and on Saturdays. Registration starts in January.

WRESTLING- Recreation wrestling is open to boys and girls in K-8th grade. Registration starts in October.

SUMMER RECREATION-The New Milford Summer Recreation program is a 5 week session for New Milford residents in grades K to 7. It runs Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 12:30pm. The program is at 3 sites: DEO Middle School for grades 5-7, Gibbs School for grades K-4 and the Berkley School for grades K-4. There is a ratio of approximately 1 counselor for every 10 children in the program. Registration starts in May.

Tai Chi For Seniors
WHEN: Wednesdays, 10 am

WHERE: New Milford Senior Center.

Registration required, call the Senior Center at 201-599-7565

for more information, or email lsullivan@newmilfordnj.gov

This class combines graceful movement, stretching, and relaxation,

and is an excellent way to practice balance and mindfulness,

as well as alleviating stress and anxiety.

Recreation Director, John Heinemann

Asst Recreation Director, Maura Henyecz