HK Recreation Department Daily Activity Calendar

Schedule for the HK High School Pool/ Pool Memberships

19th Annual CRPA Hotshot Contest (2011-12)

Need A Babysitter?

Special Discount Ticket Program

Picnic Kits

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Schedule for the HK High School Pool

Fall Hours (September 12, 2011 - December 30, 2011)

Drop-In Swim (1 lap lane is available)

Monday: 7:45 - 9:00 pm
Tuesday 7:30 - 8:30 pm
Wednesday: 7:45 - 9:00 pm
Thursday: 7:30 - 8:30 pm
Friday: 7:00 - 9:00 pm (Family Night)
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: 12:00 - 2:00 pm (beginning October 8th through April 8th)

Lap Swim

Monday: 7:15 - 7:45 pm
Tuesday: 8:30 - 9:00 pm
Wednesday: 7:15 - 7:45 pm
Thursday: 8:30 - 9:00 pm

Winter/Early Spring Hours (January - June)

Drop-In Swim (1 lap lane is available)

Monday: 7:45 - 9:00 pm
Tuesday 7:30 - 8:30 pm (open at 7:45 pm on 1/19 - 2/9)
Wednesday: 7:45 - 9:00 pm
Thursday: 7:30 - 8:30 pm (open at 7:45 pm 1/21 - 2/11)
Friday: 7:00 - 9:00 pm (Family Night)
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: 12:00 - 2:00 pm (closed April 10 through October)

Lap Swim

Monday: 7:15 - 7:45 *
Tuesday: 8:30 - 9:00 pm
Wednesday: 7:15 - 7:45 pm *
Thursday: 8:30 - 9:00 pm

* There will be no Lap Swim on M/W 2/1 - 2/10

Summer Hours (June 27- August 12, 2011)

Drop-In Swim (1 lap lane is available)

Monday & Wednesday: 1:00 - 3:00 pm / 7:30 - 8:30 pm
Tuesday 1:00 - 3:00 pm / 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Thursday: 1:00 - 3:00 pm / 7:15 - 7:45 pm (Lap Swim) / 7:45 - 9:00 pm (Drop-In)
Friday: 1:00 - 3:00 pm / 7:00 - 9:00 pm (Family Night)
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Lap Swim

Monday: 8:30 - 9:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:30 - 9:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:30 - 9:00 pm
Thursday: 7:15 - 7:45 pm

Fees: Pool memberships valid through June 30, 2011. New tags will be available from June 2011 - June 2012.

Family Pass: $65 (1/2 price fee of $32.50, starting in January)
Individual Pass: $32.50 (1/2 price of $16 starting in January)
Daily Admission: $4
Seniors: 60 & over are admitted free of charge
Non-Residents may purchase an Family Pass for $75 or an Indidual Pass for $38 (1/2 price in January).


Pool Rules
1. Lifeguards have the authority to restrict inexperienced swimmers to the shallow end of the pool. Swimmers under the age of 6 are not allowed to swim without an adult.
2. No horseplay. No running on the deck. No pushing, no dunking or obscene actions in the pool. No hanging on the lap lanes.
3. No diving at the shallow end!
4. No glass bottles, food, or chewing gum allowed in area.
5. Non-swimmers must sit in the observation area.
6. No flotation devices of any kind allowed (only our bubbles can be used with a parent in the water).
7. Swimmers must take a warm, soap shower before entering the pool.
8. Only cotton, synthetic fiber swim suits allowed. (No “cut offs”, boxer shorts, etc.).
9. Patrons are not allowed to throw balls in the pool. They will be allowed to play ball in the corner of the pool where the basketball hoop is or catch a ball off the diving board. Please be mindful of other swimmers in the area. Thank you.

Diving Board Rules:
1. No running on the board.
2. One person allowed on the board at a time.
3. Make sure the area in front of the board is cleared before the next person jumps or dives.
4. No dangerous dives. Only forward dives allowed. No reverse dives, inward dives, or flips.
5. No big bounces.
6. The fulcrum should be moved up all the way (towards the pool).

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HK High School Fieldhouse (mid-October - mid-April)

Fieldhouse will be open for drop-in beginning October 3, 2011 - April 12, 2012

Monday: 7:45 - 9:00 pm Basketball,Track
Tuesday: 7:00 - 9:00 pm Basketball, Track
Wednesday: 7:30 - 9:30 pm Volleyball League
Thursday: 7:00 - 9:00 pm Basketball,Track
Friday: CLOSED
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: 12:00 - 2:00 pm Basketball, Track

 

School events take precedence over all drop-in activities. Call the Rec. Hotline at 345-8334 to find out if facilities are open.

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18th Annual CRPA HOTSHOT CONTEST (2011-12)

WHEN: Thursday, December 29th (snow date 12/30)

TIMES: 12:30 pm (Boys 9-10 & Girls 9-10); 1:30 pm (Boys 11-12, 13-15 & Girls 11-12, 13-15)

WHERE: HK High School Field House

FEE: $5 if you pre-register. There will be a $5 late fee if you register at the door. Please pre-register!

WHAT: This recreational program is designed to promote basketball enthusiasm as much as basketball skill, fun, physical fitness, friendship and good sportsmanship. Each player will have one minute to shoot from “hotspots” placed on one half of the court. Starting at the center of the half-court line, the player dribbles into shooting range. The contest challenges a player’s speed, shooting, dribbling, and rebounding ability. Three one minute rounds constitute the duration of play for each player.

The top scorer in each division will advance to the County level (date/time TBA). Winners will then advance to the State contest at (date/time TBA).

* The CRPA Hotshot Contest is co-sponsored by the Connecticut Recreation and Parks Association (CRPA).

Deadline to Register: December 22nd

Click here to download a registration form.

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Need a Babysitter? The HK Recreation Dept. has compiled a list of babysitters. If you are looking for a babysitter, call us at 345-8334 or email us and we will give you names of sitters who live in your area. All students on our list have taken the American Red Cross Babysitting Course.

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Special Discount Ticket Program

Six Flags New England and Lake Compounce Tickets available until September 8th. Buy them early and use them later in the fall!

The HK Recreation Department has discounted tickets. Avoid waiting in long lines by purchasing tickets in advance at our office. What a great deal! Fun for the entire family! Tickets are good any day of the season - but please check with the parks to find out the dates they are open to the public!

Six Flags New England
Fun rollercoasters & the waterpark Hurricane Harbor make for a fun day for everyone! Thrill seekers will enjoy the Dark Night Coaster and the newly improved Superman Ride of Steel. Little ones can enjoy Thomas TownSM and Wiggles World. Visit www.sixflags/newengland.com for more information.

Fees: $29.50 per ticket (plus $1.50 handling fee) = $31
Available: May 1st - September 8th (good for '11)
Savings: Save $14 from the gate price of $45 (54" +) and from the gate price of $35 (under 54"). Children under 2 are free.

Lake Compounce
A fun park for the whole family to enjoy - and it is close by too! Ride Boulder Dash, Zoomerang and Thunder n’ Lightning. Cool off at Clipper Cove and Mammoth Falls. Little thrill seekers will enjoy Garfield’s Circus World. Visit www.lakecompounce.com for more information.

Fees: $26.50 per ticket (plus $1.50 handling fee) = $28
Available: May 1st - September 8th (good for '11)
Savings: Save $7 from the gate price of $35 (52" +). Children under 3 years are free.

 

 

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Picnic Kits

The HK Recreation Department will assembe picnic kits for residents. Kits may include portable volleyball net, volleyball, softball equipment, pillo polo, drink coolers, whiffle ball equipment, etc. Kits are free, but a $15 refundable deposit is required. Please call 345-8334 in advance to reserve your kit.

 

 

 

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