Philipstown Recreation Department

Philipstown Recreation Department


Youth Sports

BASKETBALLSKILLS AND DRILLS                                                                
Grades 6 - 8
Come each week and work on your basketball skills.  Participants will take part in drills focusing on shooting, dribbling, passing and teamwork.  End the night with scrimmages while testing your new skills.  This is an on-going program.

Instructor:  John Froats Start Date:  On-going
Day:   Monday Times:  6:15-7:15pm
Location: Community Center Fee:  $1 per night
                                                                 


GIRLS SPRING SOCCER                                              
Grades K - 8
Let’s kick up some fun! Come join us at the Philipstown Park, and kick into Spring! Fee includes team shirt. Shinguards required. All games are played Saturday mornings. There will be no registration accepted after April 1st.  If you are interested in coaching, please call Susan at 845.424.4618
 
Director:  Dan Roberts Day:  Saturday Mornings
Times:  TBA Location:  Philipstown Park
Start Date:  April 21 (8 weeks) Fee:  $70 Resident / $85 Non-Resident

 
There will be a weekly soccer clinic run by Malcolm Brown on Thursday afternoon for those girls registered in Spring Soccer.  Mr. Brown holds a National "A" Coaching License, National "Youth" Coaching License and a National "Goalkeeping" Coaching License all from the United States Soccer Federation.  He also holds a professional coaches certification from the NYS Department of Education.  Clinics will be held on Thursday afternoons from 4:00-5:30 and will cost an additional $10 for the season. Participants must be pre-registered.


SUMMER SPORTS

 

Sandlot Football                                                                            
Grades K - 6
Skills developed will focus on conditioning, quickness, determination, throwing, catching, blocking/tackling on dummies, and teamwork.  Players can attend on a drop-in basis for $3 a class if minimum registration is met. 

Instructor:
  Matt McMahon, Jon Champlin, Chuck Twoguns & Rob McCollum
Dates:   TBA
Day:  Monday  & Thursdays
Time:   5:00-6:30pm

BASKETBALL DEFENSE CLINIC        
Grades 5 - 8This will be a 2-day clinic, for the serious basketball player, offering focused training in man to man basketball skills and man to man defensive concepts through specific drills, progressions and live play.  Players will be separated by age and ability.  The camp will be run by Coaches Kisslinger and McCollum. Both coaches are NYS certified physical education teachers and well as former HS basketball coaches.  Boys and girls are welcome.  Please provide a snack and drink.

Staff:
 Derek Kisslinger & Rob McCollum
Day: Wednesday - Thursday
Time: 9:00am - 1:30pm
Location: Haldane Gym
Date:  June 27 –June 28
Fee: $85 Resident / $100 Non-Resident


CO-ED BASKETBALL
Grades 4 - 6 
This clinic will give our youth the opportunity to practice ball handling, shooting, and defense as well as learn about strategy of the game, team work and the value of hard work. *Please bring sneakers, water bottle and lunch.

Staff:  Joe Virgadamo Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Haldane Gym
Date: July 9-13
Fee: $140  Resident / $155 Non-Resident



ROOKIE BASKETBALL                        
Grades 2 - 3
Participants will learn and practice the fundamentals of basketball in a fun yet challenging environment.  The camp’s philosophy is to create a love of basketball in each camper so that they continue to practice the skills learned after the camp has ended.  Shorter baskets (7.5 feet) will be used to promote success.  Competitions and games daily.  Competition within own ability.

Staff: Derek Kisslinger
Day: Tuesday - Thursday
Time: 4:00-6:00pm
Location: Community Center Gym
Date: July 10-12
Fee: $40  Resident / $65 Non-Resident

 
CO-ED BASKETBALL                         
Grades 6 - 9
This clinic will give our youth the opportunity to practice ball handling, shooting, and defense as well as learn about strategy of the game, team work and the value of hard work. *Please bring sneakers, water bottle and lunch.

Staff:
Joe Virgadamo
Day: Monday - Friday
Time9:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Haldane Gym
Date: July 16-20
Fee: $140 Resident / $155 Non-Resident


GIRLS VOLLEYBALL                        
Grades 4 - 8
Participants will learn position and team skills as well as improve their overall knowledge of volleyball. *Please bring sneakers, water and lunch.
 
Coach:  Rina Colamarino                          
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00-3:00pm
Location: Haldane School
Dates: July 30 - August 3 
Fee: 
$140 Resident / $155 Non-Resident 


BASEBALL                                                                                                                           
Grades 4 - 9
This clinic features hands-on instruction, including work in the areas of hitting, fielding, and individual/team strategy . *Please bring glove, hat, water bottle, lunch and cleats are recommended.  Week includes a trip a Met’s game at Citi Field on Thursday, August 9.  There will be a late return this day.
 
Coach:  Joe & Tom Virgadamo
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00-3:00pm
Location: Mayors Park
Dates: August 6 - 10
Fee:  $165 Resident / $180 Non-Resident


LACROSSE  
Grades 1 - 4 & Grades 5 - 8
Lacrosse This clinic is designed to provide a supportive environment where players can develop their individual abilities and understanding of the game,* Participants must wear cleats and bring their own stick and a water bottle. Grades 1-4 can join Summer Fun mornings for an additional $80. Grades 5-8 can join Summer Fun afternoons for an additional $70.
 
Staff: Ed Crowe
Day: Monday - Friday
Time/Fee: Grades 1 - 4, 9:00am - 11:30pm        Fee: Grades 1-4, $60 Resident / $75 Non-Resident
                 Grades 5 - 8, 12:00pm - 3:00pm                Grades 5-8, $70 Resident / $85 Non-Resident
Date: July 30 - August 3
Location: Community Center Fields
              

BASKETBALL OFFENSE CLINIC                                                         
Grades 5 - 8
This basketball camp is designed for individuals from grades 5th to 9th that are looking to become more advanced on the offensive aspect of the game. Campers will focus on having a quicker first step, utilizing their dribble, improving pivot work, learning how to use the pick and roll, becoming more aware of their surroundings and shooting the ball properly. Each individual will go through a  challenging selection of drills and have an opportunity to play in various games with their appropriate grade levels.
 
Staff:  Joe Virgadamo
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Community Center Gym
Date: August 20 - 24
Fee: $140  Resident / $155 Non-Resident
 
SOCCER                                                                            
Grades 3 - 8
This clinic is designed to provide a supportive environment where players can develop their individual abilities and understanding of the game. *Please bring shin guards, cleats, water bottle and lunch.
 
Coach:  Ed Crowe
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00-3:00pm
Location: Philipstown Community Center
Dates: August 13 - 17
Fee:  $140 Resident / $155 Non-Resident

 

 
OTHER COMMUNITY SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS
Philipstown Little League - www.philipstownlittleleague.com.  Fall Ball registration is now be accepted.
Philipstown Soccer Club - A travel soccer league for boys and girls in Philipstown.  Visit www.philipstownsoccer.org.
Philipstown Hawks Pop Warner Football - Games played on Sundays beginning in September.  Forms are available at www.eteamz.com/philipstownhawks.  For information, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
 
 
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