edinburg parks & recreation 2012 spring activity guide

EASTER EGG HUNT FESTIVAL Saturday, April 7, 2012 @ 11am Edinburg Municipal Park

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City of Edinburg Parks & Recreation Department 315 East Palm Drive Phone: (956) 381-5631 Fax: (956) 292-2131 Web Site: www.cityofedinburg.com

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general information Edinburg Parks & Recreation Department The offices of the Parks & Recreation Department are located on 315 E. Palm Drive, Edinburg. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Edinburg Parks & Recreation Department is an official department of the City of Edinburg Municipal Government. Our objective is to provide quality recreation services to all who wish to participate. It is our hope that by providing these services, we will have improved, and enriched, the quality of life within the community. To help our staff maintain these quality services, we encourage you to call us with your suggestions and questions. Our office number is 381-5631. Your City Administration, the Parks & Recreation Board, and the professional staff invite each and every citizen to get involved!

Contents General Information........................................Page 2 Easter Festival................................................ Page 3 Parks ...............................................................Page 4 Athletics...........................................................Page 5 Family Recreation Programs.....................Pages 6-9 Community Recreation Center...................Page 9-10 Aquatic Programs............................... Page 11 & 12

Mayor, City Council, Administration

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Members Arnulfo E. Martinez...............................................................President Roman Rodriguez ...................................................... Vice-President Efrain E. Martinez...................................................................Member Nick Cantu ............................................................................. Member Nancy Ramirez........................................................................Member Joe Rios...................................................................................Member Johnny Garcia.........................................................................Member John Trevino............................................................................Member Veronica Saenz ......................................................................Member

Community Recreation Center 315 East Palm Drive Edinburg, TX (956) 381-5631 Business Hours of Operation MONDAY – FRIDAY 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. SATURDAY & SUNDAY CLOSED

CLOSED ON CITY HOLIDAYS

Friday (Good Friday). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 6, 2012 Monday (Memorial Day) . . . . . . . . . . . . .May 28, 2012

Program Hours of Operation MONDAY – FRIDAY . . . . . . . . .3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. SATURDAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. SUNDAY CLOSED

Facility Rentals

Mayor

Council Member

Council Member

Richard Garcia

Agustin “Gus” Garcia

Elias Longoria Jr.

For more information on rental or reservation of City Public Facilities call 388-8204 at City Hall or 381-5631 at Parks & Recreation Dept.

REFUND/TRANSFER Community Service Staff

Council Member

Acting City Manager

Assistant City Manager

Homer Jasso Jr.

Shawn M. Snider

Frank X. Garza

Luis Rodriguez...............................Director of Community Services Frank Carmona......................................Superintendent of Aquatics Ramiro Moreno.................................. Superintendent of Recreation Jesse Lopez.................................................Superintendent of Parks J.J. Casas........................................Superintendent of Right of Way Martin Martinez................................... Sr. Supervisor of Recreation Nick Hernandez.............. Superintendent of Building Maintenance Marisa Oliva..................................... World Birding Center Manager The City of Edinburg does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, gender, age, martial status, or handicap in admission to, treatment in or employment in its programs or activities.

Refunds and transfers will be granted by stopping by the Edinburg Parks & Recreation Department located on 315 E. Palm Drive, Edinburg, Texas, or by calling at (956) 381-5631. A $3. per class/program administrative fee will be assessed on all refunds except when the class is cancelled by the Edinburg Parks & Recreation Department. The Edinburg Parks & Recreation Department reserves the right to cancel or postpone any program or event if the minimum amount of participants is not met. All programs and events registration are based on a first come first serve basis, no exceptions. The Edinburg Parks & Recreation Department reserves the right to refuse service to any patron or spectator as deemed necessary.

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parks & recreation public facilities

Jesse Lopez

Superintendent of Parks

Osvaldo Garza Parks Supervisor

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Registration for the 2012 Summer High School and Jr. High basketball, volleyball and 7 on 7 football leagues will be from March 1 - May 4, 2012. Esmeralda Cerda

Ramiro Moreno

Program Supervisor I

Superintendent of Recreation

Men’s OPEN Basketball League

FEE: $300 Date Tuesday, March 27, 2012 Time 6:30 p.m. Place Edinburg Recreation Center Gym Men’s 6’0”& Under Basketball League

FEE: $300 Date Thursday, March 29, 2012 Time 6:30 p.m. Place Edinburg Recreation Center Gym

Men’s 35 & Older Basketball League FEE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $300 Date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wednesday, March 28, 2012 Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30 p.m. Place. . . . . . . .. . . . Edinburg Recreation Center Gym

U.S.S.S.A. Softball Leagues Leagues: Division 1 & 2 max

10 teams per each League Night Monday.......................................... Men’s Class E Wednesday...................................................Co-Ed Thursday........................................Men’s Class D

Team FEES Per League................. $300

Date..............................Week of March 26, 2012 Time....................................................... 6:30 p.m. Place............................Edinburg Municipal Park

Major League Baseball AquaFina Pitch, Hit, & Run Diamond Skills The competition is open to boys & girls from ages 7 to 14 with boys and girls competing separately. There will be four age groups. Participant’s age will be determined as of July 17, 2012. Registration will begin April 2, 2012. Registration is FREE! Competition will be held Saturday, April 21, 2012 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Edinburg Municipal Park. For more information contact the Edinburg Parks & Recreation Dept. at 381-5631.

Visit www.cityofedinburg.com then click on Parks & Recreation Dept. to download the adult basketball & softball spring league packet and registration form.

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family recreation program

Martin Martinez Recreation Senior Supervisor

REGISTRATION BEGINS MARCH 05, 2012 ALL RECREATION CLASSES WILL BE OFFERED FOR TWO SESSIONS Session I will be held from MARCH 12, through APRIL 14, 2012 and Session II will be conducted from APRIL 16, to MAY 19, 2012

TINY TOTS ACROBATICS & TUMBLING

LITTLE CATS CHEERLEADING PROGRAM Class Begins MARCH 12, 2012

Fees:.............................................$25. Res. Mon. & Wed...............................................5:30-6:30 p.m. Instructors........ Michael Ybarra & Cassandra Sanchez .

Mon. & Wed

Gym Upstairs.......................... 4-6 years of age Class Limit Size..............................................25

7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Fees

$25. Res.

Class Begins MARCH 12, 2012

Gymnasium Upstairs

7-17 years of age Instructors

Michael Ybarra & Cassandra Sanchez Class Limit Size

25

children’S ACROBATICS & TUMBLING Class Begins MARCH 13, 2012 Tues. & Thurs.

7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Fees

$25. Res. Gym Upstairs

7 & up

Instructors

Michael Ybarra & Cassandra Sanchez Class Limit Size

BEGINNERS FOLKLORIC DANCE CLASSES Class Begins MARCH 24, 2012 Fees:...................................................$25. Res.

Location:........................................Edinburg Dance Studio Ages:................................................... 6 & UP years of age Saturdays Only.......................................... 8:30-9:30 a.m. Instructor.................................................Rebeka Gonzalez Volunteer Asst. Instructor...........................Dora Gonzalez Class Limit Size...............................................16 per class

25

INTERMEDIATES FOLKLORIC DANCE CLASSES Class Begins MARCH 24, 2012 Fees:..........................................................$25. Res.

Location:................................................ Edinburg Dance Studio Ages................................................................Intermediates Only Saturday Only..........................................9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Instructor...........................................................Rebeka Gonzalez Volunteer Asst. Instructor.........................Dora Gonzalez Class Limit Size.................................................................. 16 per class

ADVANCE FOLKLORIC DANCE CLASSES Class Begins MARCH 24, 2012 Fees: $25. Res.

Location:: Edinburg: Dance Studio Ages: Advance Only Monday & Wednesday 6:00-7:00 p.m

Saturday, March 24, 2012 10:30 am-12:30 p.m.

Instructor: Rebeka Gonzalez Volunteer Asst. Instructor Dora Gonzalez Class

Limit Size 16 per class

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PRE-SCHOOL KITTENS CHEERLEADING Class Begins MARCH 12, 2012

Fees: $25. Res. Mon. & Wed

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TINY TOTS CREATIVE DANCE Class Begins MARCH 13, 2012

Fees: $25. Res.

6:30-7:30 p.m.

Gym Upstairs

Tues. & Thurs.

4-6 years of age

5:30-6:30 p.m.

Instructors

Gym Upstairs

Michael Ybarra & Cassandra Sanchez

4-6 years of age

Class Limit: 25

Michael Ybarra & Cassandra Sanchez

Instructors Class Limit: 25

ROGUE MMA MIX MARTIAL ARTs Teen and Adults Only DEDICATION, DETERMINATION, and DESIRE within creates great Champions!

Class Begins MARCH 12, 2012 Fees:................................................................................................................$25. Res.

HIP-HOP & JAZZ DANCE CLASS Fees:..........................................$25. Res.

Tues. & Thurs.............................................6:30-7:30 p.m Gym Upstairs. Instructors........ Michael Ybarra & Cassandra Sanchez Class Limit.

Mon. & Wed……....................................................................................................................TEENS & ADULTS Teen & Adults......................................................................................................................................8:00-9:30 Class Limit Size..............................................................................................................................................40 Location...............................................................................................................Jaycee Park Annex Building Instructors: World Martial Arts Hall Of Fame Inductee and Master Instructor Of The Year In Karate Martiniano Martinez Jr. & Frank Trevino STFC Champion and MMA Coach

Gym Upstairs years & older ..........................7 .Class ....................................................25 Limit

Class Begins MARCH 13, 2012

LITTLE TIGERS GOJU-RYU KARATE YOUTH YELLOW BELTS Fees:..................................$25. Res.

Mon. & Wed....................................6:10-7:00 p.m.. Location:…………..…Jaycee Park Annex Building Ages:...........................................7-12 years of age. Class Limit Size....................................................40 Instructor: World Martial Arts Hall Of Fame Inductee and Master Instructor Of The Year In Karate Martiniano Martinez Jr. & Associates

Class Begins MARCH 12, 2012

special rates $45. for sessions I & II if you wish to sign up for both sessions prior to March 16, 2012 by 8:00 p.m.

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BEGINNERS GOJU-RYU KARATE FOR KIDS KICKs Fees:....................................................................$25. Res.

GOJU-RYU KARATE FOR INTERMEDIATES & ADVANCE BELTS Class Begins MARCH 12, 2012

Fees: $25.

Mon. & Wed.................................5:20-6:10 p.m. Location:.................. Jaycee Park Annex Building Ages:........................................5-10 years of age. Class Limit Size..................................................40 Instructor: World Martial Arts Hall Of Fame Inductee and Master Instructor Of The Year In Karate Martiniano

Mon. & Wed. 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Martinez Jr. & Associates

Class Begins MARCH 12, 2012

Location Jaycee Park Annex Building

Ages Intermediate & UP

Instructors World Martial Arts Hall Of Fame Inductee and Master Instructor Of The Year In Karate Martiniano Martinez Jr. & Associates

Class Limit: 40

BOX FITNESS/RECREATIONAL BOXING Class Begins 1st of every month Fees:..................................$25 every 1st of the month

Supplies Needed...................................Hand Wraps & Bag Gloves Monday thru Thursday……........................................4:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays (open)............................................................4:30-7:30 p.m. First 25........................................ ………………………Participants Only Down Stairs Gym.............................................Outside Boxing Area Instructors.....Martin Jr., Martin III, Danny S., Raul R., and Cande A. First Come......................................................................First Served

REGISTRATION BEGINS MARCH 5, 2012

ANNOUNCEMENT DUE TO CITY HOLIDAYS AND OR SPECIAL EVENTS, NO RECREATION CLASSES WILL BE HELD ON APRIL 06, 2012 & MAY 28. 2012

ZUM-ZUMBA FITNESS DANCE CLASSES Class Begins MARCH 20, 2012 Fees:...............................................................$25 Res. Tues. & Thurs.…………..……………5:30-6:30 p.m. Fountain Center………………………Ages 13 & up Instructor…………………………..Rebeka Gonzalez Class Limit ……First Come First Serve 12 ONLY !

PENCIL & CHARCOAL DRAWING CLASS Class Begins MARCH 12, 2012 Fees:...............................................................$25 Res. Mon. thru Wed..……...................................................6:30-7:30 p.m. Arts & Crafts Room........................................................Youth Class Instructor......................................................................Irma Ramirez Class Limit Size..............................................................................14

GOJU-RYU KARATE For Teens & Adults Beginners class Class Begins MARCH 13, 2012 Fees:...............................................................$25 Res.

Tues. & Thurs........................................................5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Ages...................................................................................... 11 & up Location.......................................................................Jaycee Annex Instructor…………………………..World Martial Arts Hall Of Fame Inductee and Master Instructor Of The Year In Karate Martiniano Martinez Jr & Associates.

SAMPLE CRAFTS Class Begins MARCH 12, 2012

Fees: $25 Res.

Mon. and Wed. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Arts & Crafts Room Youth Class Instructor Irma Ramirez Class Limit Size: 14

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Learn to Swim Programs Registration Begins at 5:10 p.m. April 9, April 23,& May 7, 2012 Registration will be accepted at the Edinburg Recreation Center located on 315 E. Palm Drive. Registration for both class times will begin at 5:10 p.m. on the first day of class. A Gus and Goldie T-Shirt is included with each registration while supplies last. There is no need to register for a specific level. All participants will be placed into classes according to their age and skills. On the first class period, all students will be observed and tested to ensure they are in the appropriate level. If you are aware of your child’s current level, please indicate this to the instructor (this will aid the instructors in placing your child in the appropriate class.) ALL PROGRAMS ARE HELD AT THE EDINBURG MUNICIPAL WATERPARK LOCATED ON 125 E. PALM DR. Session I........................................... April 9 - April 20, 2012 Session II..........................................April 23 - May 4, 2012 Session III...........................................May 7 - May 18, 2012 Age:..............................................4 through 15 years of age Days: ............................................... Monday through Friday Times:....................................................6:10 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. 6:50 p.m. – 7:25 p.m.

Aqua Aerobics Take a dip for the fit of it! This excellent exercise is a fast pace water aerobics program, with little stress on the joints. Fitness paddles offer resistance in the water to help tone and strengthen muscles. Swimming ability is not required and classes are offered to participants 15 years of age and older. (Aqua socks recommended.) Session I................................................................................................................................................ April 9 - April 20, 2012 Session II................................................................................................................................................April 23 - May 4, 2012 Session III............................................................................................................................................... May 7 - May 18, 2012 Time:...........................................................................................................................................................6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Days:...................................................................................................................................................... Monday through Friday

Fee:..............................................................................................................................................$15. Maximum enrollment..................................................................................................20 participants.

Fee:.......................................$25. Class size is limited ** Anyone with special needs please contact Frank Carmona at 381-5631 for accommodation.

Aquacise This excellent exercise is a slow pace water aerobics program, with little stress on the joints. Fitness paddles offer resistance in the water to help tone and strengthen muscles. Swimming ability is not required, and classes are offered to participants 15 years of age and older. (Aqua socks recommended.) Session I............................... April 9 - April 20, 2012 Session II...............................April 23 - May 4, 2012 Session III.............................. May 7 - May 18, 2012 Time:......................................... 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Days:..................................... Monday through Friday

Fee:...................................................... $15.

Maximum enrollment.............................. 20 participants.

Edinburg T.A.A.F. Swim Team This program is available to participants 6 to 18 years of age, who have the ability to swim 25 yards comfortably without stopping, and wish to swim competitively in, or out of the Valley. Swim meets are scheduled throughout the summer. A certified instructor, and coach will conduct workouts, help improve swimming skills, teach competitive swimming skills, and work individually with swimmers. Dates:....................................................................................................................................................... May 7 - July 14, 2012 Time:.............................................................................................................................................Spring, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. With the exception of the last two weeks of May, schedule will be provided by swim team coach. Days:...................................................................................................................................................... Monday through Friday Summer................................................................................................................................ 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. M-F (only)

Fee:............................................................................................................................................ $75.

Maximun enrollment......................................................................................................................................... 50 participants. Registration deadline............................................................................................................................................ June 8, 2012 The cost for swim uniform, swim meet entry, and travel is to be paid by the participants.

The Edinburg Municipal Waterpark is a three (3) pool facility which features a 125 foot long figure eight water slide. Other amenities include a sand-pit volleyball court, tanning area, B.B.Q. grills, picnic tables, and water basketball. The waterpark is located on 125 E. Palm Drive, and will be open to the public beginning Saturday April 7, 2012.. For information, call 292-2124 or 381-5631. Waterpark Hours:

Saturday......................................................... 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday Night.............................................. .6:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Sunday............................................................ 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Fees:.........................................0-6 years of age $2. 7-54 years of age........................................................................... $3. 55 years and older......................................................................... $2.

Lifeguard Training This course is designed for actual facility lifeguards. Prerequisites include swimming 300 yards continuously. 100 yard Crawl Stroke, 100 yard Breaststroke, and finish with ether Crawl or Breast stroke. Tread water for 2 minutes using legs only. Participants must also swim 20 yards, submerge to a minimum depth of 7 feet, bring a 10 pound weight back 20 yard with two hands on the brick, exit water under 1 minute 40 seconds. Participants must be 15 years of age or older, and class size is limited. Reimbursement of $60. will be given If the student is subsequently hired and works a full summer for the City of Edinburg Lifeguard staff in 2012 Session I..................................................................................March 19 – March 30, 2012 Session II...........................................................................................April 2 - April 13, 2012 Session III .......................................................................................April 16 –April 27, 2012 Session IV........................................................................................ April 30 - May 11, 2012

Days & Times:

Monday – Friday..................................................................................5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Fees...........................................................................................$80. Participants must meet at the Edinburg Municipal Waterpark located on 125 E. Palm Dr. , on the first day of class. Fees will not be accepted until all prerequisites, which are scheduled on the first day of class, have been met.

Evening Swim Evening Swimming is held at the Edinburg Municipal Waterpark on Saturday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Barbecue grills are available, as well as other facility amenities, on a first come first serve basis.

The Fountain Swimming Pool is a kidney shaped swimming pool, which contains bathing facilities, a 70 foot waterslide, a sand-pit volleyball court, tetherball, barbecue grill, and a picnic area. Fountain pool is located on corner of 1227 E. McIntyre, and will be open to the public beginning May 5, 2012. For information, call 292-2125 or 381-5631. Fountain Pool Hours: Saturday......................................................... 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday ........................................................... 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Fees:........................................0-6 years of age $ 1. 7 years of age and older .............................................................. $2.

Lap Swimming What better way to get into shape than by swimming laps! Swim at your own pace. A chart is available to those who wish to record their number of laps for the year. A qualified instructor will be on duty to assist in stroke development and consultation. Lap swimming is designed for ages 15 and older. Dates:.............................................................April 7 - Sept. 16, 2012

Times & Days:

11:35 a.m. to 12:50 p.m….............................. (Saturday & Sunday) 6:30 p.m. to 8:20 p.m....................................(Mon. through Thurs.)

Fee:.....................$10. pass = 15 swims, or $1. per visit

Discount swim passes are available: 0-6 years…………………………..$15. = 15 swims 7-54 years………………………$22.50 = 15 swims