Division of Recreation announces special needs sports open gym

The Division of Recreation has announced it will hold an open gym, every first and third Sunday of each month from October to April, at the Rich Korpi Ice Rink Gym, from 12:15pm to 1:30pm. Participants in the Division of Recreation Special Needs Sports Program will have the opportunity to use the gym. Sports equipment …

Division of Recreation to host NFL Punt, Pass & Kick Competition

Mayor Jimmy Davis has announced that the Recreation Division will host a NFL Punt, Pass & Kick Competition on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2015 @7:00pm at Veterans Stadium. The competition is FREE and open to boys and girls ages 8-15. The NFL Punt, Pass & Kick football competition allows youngsters to showcase their talents in punting, …

Division of Recreation and US Sports Institute announces Fall Lacrosse registration

The Division of Recreation will team up once again with the US Sports Institute and the Lacrosse camp will is designed for beginners with little or no previous lacrosse experience. Children will learn the fundamental skills and rules of lacrosse. All activities are “non contact” to ensure the safety of all children. Lacrosse is open …

SERVE AND SPIKE

2015 CHANGES QUESTION: In high school girlsโ€™ and boysโ€™ volleyball, is it legal for a team to submit a lineup that lists a starting number that no team member is wearing? Is this a minor infraction without penalty? Is this considered a simple clerical error? ANSWER: If a player is listed on lineup and that …

ASK THE UMP!

ON DECK CIRCLE QUESTION: In high school, baseball and softball, must the offensive teamโ€™s circle be occupied? If occupied, how many players are permitted in circle? ANSWER: Team is not required to occupy its own on deck circle but if occupied, only one offensive player is permitted. Neither teamโ€™s players may occupy its opponents circle …

September 2 is the last day to register for Youth Co-Ed Flag Football

The league is open to Bayonne resident boys and girls those who have already turned age 6; and for those no older than 13 years of age through November 1. The $5 non-refundable fee per league player goes towards the costs of running the program. The Division of Recreation will decide team placement, with four …

School Athlete

SCHOLAR ATHLETE โ€“ Coach Meghan Campbell with recipient Casey Baquero, a 2015 graduate of Walter F. Robinson School, who earned the Charles P. Sangee Scholar Athlete Award for outstanding effort. Baquero was a member of the Lady Royals Basketball Team.

School Spirit

SCHOOL SPIRIT โ€“ From left are Coach Rachel Mizrak, recipient Kristen Khouzam, and Coach Sheila Najmi of Walter F. Robinson School. Khouzam earned the Angela Hickey School Spirit Award. She has cheered for the Royal Squad for the past three years, showing sportsmanship and dedication to the program. She will attend Bayonne High School this …