Recreation
Thomas N. Tash - Recreation Director
207-647-8786
rec@bridgtonmaine.org
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POSITION VACANCY
RECREATION DIRECTOR
The Town of Bridgton, population 5,200, is seeking a qualified and experienced person for the position of Recreation Director. The long established position continues to provide citizenry with a broad range of year round recreation and sports programming options. The selected individual will have a variety of demonstrated professional skill sets that supports their programming and leadership efforts. A job application and position description are available at the link below or at the Bridgton Town Office. All letters of interest/applications must include the applicant’s resume’, outline their levels of education, municipal recreation leadership experience, strategic community recreation planning and special events they have been involved with. Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted during the month of June and early July though the Town will continue to receive letters of interest until the position is filled. Inquiries should be directed to Mitchell Berkowitz, Town Manager, 207-647-8786. All information should be sent to Town Manager, 3 Chase Street, Suite #1, Bridgton, Maine 04009. Bridgton is an equal opportunity employer.
[Job Application]
[Position Description]
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2013 Summer Swim Lessons - [Registration Form]
2013 Fall Youth Soccer - [Registration Form]
*PROGRAMS LISTED BELOW ARE HELD AT THE TOWN HALL (26 N. High St.) UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED*
Table Tennis
October 6, 2012-June 2013: Saturdays 1-4pm at the Town Hall 26 N. High St.
We supply 7 great quality ping pong tables, paddles & balls, wood floors, good lighting, heat, and 20 foot ceilings. Welcome to beginners, professionals and spectators. The object is to have fun, meet new people and stay active. FMI Bill Preis 647-2847 or bill@merryfieldcove.com
Fee - FREE
Join us on Saturday January 26th for the Annual Winter Carnival Table Tennis Tournament!
Click HERE For more information.
Cardio Kickboxing - Exercise Classes Runs seasonally. Next session TBA.
Join instructor Jennifer Tringali for this 6 week session at the Town Hall (26 N. High St.)
Program runs Thursdays from 6-7pm. Contact Jenn jentrin@roadrunner.com
Fee - $5
Wood Carving Group - NEW! - Meet every Tuesday 7-9pm at the Ice Rink building behind the Town Hall (26 N. High St.). Group of 10-20 participants (led by Bob Carey) work on projects and share techniques. Casual program, must be experienced in wood carving.
Contact Tom Tash FMI
Fee - FREE
Adult Indoor Soccer
Saturdays from 6-8pm. Ages 16+
Welcome to all skill levels. We supply indoor balls.
FMI Ed Somers 415-1344
Fee - FREE
Youth-Teen Open Gym - *September - November*
Tuesdays from 3-5:30pm. Open to all ages, participants must respect age differences.
Court split into 2 sides to accommodate skill level.
FMI Tom Tash 647-8786
Fee - FREE
Toddler Playgroup
Mon, Wed & Thurs from 10am-12pm at the Old Town Hall.
Lots of fun with toys and new friends for your toddler AND
for mom or dad! Contact: Jacqueline Steele
Fee - FREE
Tai Chi - View Photo
Tuesdays from 9:30-11am - Beginners
Thursdays from 2:30-4pm - Continuing
Fridays from 10:30am - 12:00pm - Beginners
Fee - FREE
Jumpin' Janes - Senior Fitness
Mon, Wed & Fri from 9-10am.
10-30 participants depending on season.
FMI Dot Kimball 647-2402
Fee - FREE
Aerobics (Contracted)
Tues & Thurs from 8-9am.
20 Participants. Fee to instructor.
FMI Dee Miller 647-9599
Zumba (Contracted)
Mondays from 5:30-6:30pm.
Fee to Instructor.
FMI Vicki Toole 787-3327
Adult Basketball
Sundays from 6-9pm. Ages 16+
Welcome to all skill levels. We supply 3/4 sized court and balls.
FMI Bill Schraider
Fee - FREE
Adult Dodgeball
*Has ended for the season - New Dates TBA*
Fridays 6-8pm
Contact Dan Edwards for more info 831-8092
Drum Circle (Summer only)
Hosted by Rusty Wiltjer & Deb Bain
Join the open group at Highland Beach every
Tuesday evenings at 6pm-9pm for drumming,
hooping and dancing. Extra gear available.
Free to all.
Want to start a program? Please contact Rec Director Tom Tash at 647-8786 or rec@bridgtonmaine.org
Bridgton Ice Rink
Late December/Early January through early March. (Weather dependent)
Tuesday-Friday 3-6pm; Saturday, Sunday & school Holidays/Vacation 10am-4pm.
Includes warming room with wood stove, cable tv, music & hot cocoa.
Fee $0. Skates available $0. Hot Cocoa $0. Donations accepted.
Bridgton Skate Park
Open 3 seasons (when not covered in snow). Located on Depot st. next to the Historic Bridgton Memorial School.
Lifeguarding/Beach Attendants
NO LIFEGUARDS ON DUTY / SWIM AT OWN RISK. Beach attendant at Highland Lake Beach only 1-4PM late June through mid-August.
Mad Science - In Session - Registration Closed
Fall Session - Mondays 4/1-5/13 (no program 4/22)
at Stevens Brook Elementary School from 3:15pm-4:15pm for grades K-5.
Cost $60
Contact - Tom Tash FMI 647-8786
Afterschool Karate - [Registration Form]
Thursdays from 3:20pm-4:20pm at Stevens Brook Elementary School, Grades K-5.
3 months = $90
Fees to BKD Karate of Casco, ME.
Forms also available in Bridgton Town Office.
Contact Lisa - 627-7170 for more info
3rd Annual MLB Pitch, Hit & Run Competition - [May 4th 2013!]
Aquafina Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run provides youngsters across the country an opportunity to participate in an exciting baseball/softball skills competition. This national initiative gives boys and girls, ages 7-14, the chance to showcase their pitching, hitting and running abilities. Boys and girls compete separately at all levels of competition.
Location: Bridgton's Jr. Harmon Field.
Whales Tale Water Park Trip in Lincoln, NH - Mid August 2013
Portland Sea Dogs Trip - All Ages - Portland Maine June 2013
Swim Highland Lake - All Ages - Bridgton, ME - Mid August 2013
*Trips vary by participant interest
Fee varies per trip; town provides transportation. Participants pay entry fees.
Youth Skateboarding Lessons - [Sping 2013]
Bridgton Rec/Go Skate team up to offer beginner & intermediate lessons
in 4 weekend sessions during the summer.
4th of July Fireworks
Wednesday, July 3rd, 2013 behind Stevens Brook Elementary School. Time 9:00pm.
Halloween Party
Thurs. October 31st, 2013 5-7:00pm
Town Hall. Kids preschool-grade 6. Fee: $0. 300-400 children each year.
Festival of Lights
Sat. December 7th, 2013
Follows Christmas Parade & Tree lighting early December at Community Center. Volunteers & donations cover most of cost. Fee: $0. 200-300 children each year.
Skate with Portland Pirates mascot "Salty Pete"!
Yearly event held at the Bridgton Community Ice Rink behind the
Old Town Hall (26 N. High St.). Held on a Saturday in mid January.
2014 TBA. Free event for all ages.
Free skates, Hot Cocoa, music and warming room!
Baseball - [2013 Registration Form]
Fee: (T-Ball $20/per), (Baseball $40/per), (Softball $30/per), MAX $70 per family, (Babe Ruth Additional $45/per) ; Sholarships available
Sign-ups & tryouts in March. Season runs May through June (June-July for Babe Ruth)
T-ball teams (ages 5-6) Coed
Rookie teams (ages 7-9) 17 mostly boys
Farm teams (ages 8-12) mostly boys
Major teams (ages 9-12) select; almost all boys
Babe Ruth team (ages 13-15)
Part of Cal Ripken National Organization
Program administered locally through Baseball/Softball Committee & Rec Dept.
League council, Sebago-Long Lake League, made up of reps from each town.
Fees go to Bridgton Baseball/Softball Committee.
Softball - [2013 Registration Form]
Fee: (T-Ball $20/per), (Baseball $40/per), (Softball $30/per), MAX $70 per family, (Babe Ruth Additional $45/per) ; Sholarships available
Sign-ups & tryouts in March. Season runs May through late June.
1 team (ages 7-8)
1 teams (ages 9-10)
2 team (ages 11-12)
Member of Amateur Softball Association (ASA.)
Program administered locally through Baseball/Softball Committee & Rec Dept.
League council, Lake Region Youth Softball, made up of reps from each town.
Fees go to Bridgton Baseball/Softball Committee
Basketball - [Coming October 2013]
Fee: $10 grade K-2. $25 grades 3-6. $40 max per family.
Sign-ups & workouts in November. Season runs January through mid-March
All Rec teams (grades 3-4; 5-6) are part of Lake Region Youth Basketball, council made up of reps & rec directors from each town. Fees go to the Town.
Practices at Bridgton Town Hall & Elementary School on weeknights.
All 5/6 games are Saturdays at Lake Region Middle School.
All 3/4 games are Wednesday evenings at Town Hall.
Grades K, 1-2 Coed instructional
Soccer - [ 2013 Registration Form ]
Fee: $15 per child (K); $40 per child/ $60 per family grades 1-6 ($25 per child gr. 1-6 /$45 per family if registered by June 30).
Sign-up before June 30 (except Kindergarten and new residents). Season runs September through early November.
Teams are Kindergarten; grade 1-2; 3-4; 5-6. Boys league and girls league @120 participants from Bridgton.
Fees to Town of Bridgton/Bridgton Rec.
Administered by Lake Region Youth Soccer, reps from each town.
Swim Program - [2013 Registration Form]
Fee: $10 per session/ $30 max per family per session ($30 nonresident; no max) Resident scholarships.
Program runs in two 3-week sessions late June-mid July; mid July-early August at both Highland Lake Beach and Woods Pond Beach.
Preschool through Level VI. Certified Water Safety Instructors
@320 participants. Fees go to the Town.
Field Hockey - [ 2013 TBA ]
Lake Region Field Hockey. Associated program.
Girls gr 4-6. September-November. Fee: $15 per child. 15-20 participants.
Forms available in Bridgton Town Office. *Payment must be sent to Casco Rec*
Contact Beth Latsey, Casco Rec at 627-4187.
Football - [ 2013 TBA ]
Lake Region Youth Football. Associated program.
Boys gr. 4-6. September-November. Fee: $35. 60 participants.
Forms available in Bridgton Town Office. *Payment must be sent to Naples Rec*
Contact Naples Rec Director Harvey Price 693-6364.
Lacrosse - [2013 Registration Form]
Lake Region Youth Lacrosse. Associated program.
Bridgton, Casco, Naples & Sebago.
Boys & Girls Gr. 3-4 and gr. 5-6 teams.
Registration deadline: On-Going Sign ups.
Fee: $25 Registration, $40 per family
Partial scholarships available. Some loaner equipment avaiable.
FMI Billie Shane 239-7970, email or online
Lake Region Youth Lacrosse - Sponsored by Bridgton Rec
Grade 1 & 2 Lacrosse Clinics.$10
Clinics will be held Sunday afternoons beginning in May.
Photo-Hike (55+)
The Photo-Hike is a guided walk through area trails with a professional photographer. During the walk you’ll have an opportunity to explore Bridgton’s outdoors, meet with friends and even get a free photography lesson! Use our camera or bring your own! The Rec Dept. will provide memory cards and discs to allow participants to take their photos home. Perfect for the beginner in both hiking and photography. The program is Free. Contact Rec Director Tom Tash to sign up. Maximum of 15 participants per event, so sign up early.
Dates: TBA
Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Day Trip
Join Bridgton Recreation for a day trip to Maine's very own National Park, Acadia. This motor coach tour will visit popular sights including: Thunderhole, the Jordan Pond House, the summit of Cadillac Mountain and downtown Bar Harbor. This trip generally takes place on a Friday, a week prior to the 4th of July. Contact Tom Tash for Dates, Info and Resident/Non resident Rates. - [AcadiaTripRegistrationForm - TBA]
Contra Dances
moved to Norway as of March 2011, details coming soon
Bridgton Community Band
Practices and performances from May-August.
For more info visit: http://www.bridgtoncommunityband.org/
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Please contact Carmen Lone, Executive Director of the Bridgton Community Center for additional Senior programming. 647-3116
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Selected Links:
Town of Bridgton Department of Recreation rec@bridgtonmaine.org
Bridgton Community Center www.bridgtoncommunitycenter.org
Bridgton Recreational Advancement Group www.todaysbrag.com
Bridgton-Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce www.mainelakeschamber.com
Shawnee Peak www.shawneepeak.com
Bridgton Highlands Country Club www.bridgtonhighlands.com
Maine State Golf Association www.mesga.org
Maine Rowing Association www.rowmaine.org
Bicycle Coalition of Maine www.bikemaine.org
Maine Mountain Bike Association www.mainemountainbike.com
Bridgton Ice Arena at Bridgton Academy www.bridgtonacademy.com
Western Maine Youth Hockey www.westernmaineyouthhockey.com
Maine Campground Owners Association www.campmaine.com
Maine Innkeepers Association www.maineinns.com
Maine Office of Tourism www.visitmaine.com
Maine Tourism Association www.mainetourism.com
Inns & Marinas www.visitmaine.net
Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife www.maine.gov/ifw
Maine Dept. of Conservation www.maine.gov/doc
Maine Snowmobile Association www.mesnow.com
Tai Chi Maine www.taichiinmaine.com
PDF Forms
Looking to host a community event? Take this checklist to help with permits and contacts:
CommEventChecklist
Town Hall Event Rental Policy/Form
for updates on program info.