North Plainfield Recreation

WHAT'S NEW?
Recent Web Updates

NP REC Hotline: (908) 756-0247
Recreation Director: Dennis Passe (908) 403-9752

North Plainfield Parks & Recreation

Field/Gym Closings/Changes

Field and Gym Closings due to weather will also be posted
on Facebook AND on the hotline at 908 756 0247
Don't Forget to Refresh Your Web Page (press F5)
This Closings/Changes Section Last Updated: November 25th, 2015

Special Information for Coaches and Site Supervisors

Volunteer Coach Qualifications
For more information, go to Coaches & Supervisors page
1. All coaches must successfully pass a Criminal Background Check
2. All coaches must take the Rutgers S.A.F.E.T.Y. course
3. All coaches must be 18 years and older
4. All coaches must wear a Coach's photo I.D. at all times
DUE TO COMPLIANCE, ONLY PEOPLE WITH THESE QUALIFICATIONS CAN BE PERMITTED ON THE FIELD

Job Openings with Recreation Department
Interested parties may apply by sending email to Roe Woods, Joe Irovondo or Dennis Passe (contact information can
be found on the Contact Us page).

Open Positions with the Parks & Recreation Committee

Commissioners are volunteer positions and appointed by the Mayor. If you are
interested in this position, you must first go to Borough Hall and fill out a Talent
Bank form indicating your interest.

If you are interested in being a Coach or Coordinator for any recreation program
or activity, please send an email to the Recreation Director at dpasse@npmail.org.

Recreation Information and Forms

Field Usage Form
Any teams or organizations who need to use a field outside of the days and times already scheduled by the Recreation
Commission for games must complete a Field Usage form and receive approval. Anyone using fields without prior
approval will be asked to leave. Click on the following link to access the Field Usage Form. Forms should be submitted
to Dennis Passe.

Code of Conduct
Effective immediately.
North Plainfield Recreation has passed an ordinance to implement and adhere to the following Codes of Conduct.
Please click on the appropriate one to read the guidelines.
All players, parents, and coaches will need to sign the necessary Code of Conduct.
(Violation of NJ State law P.L.2002, c.74. – Athletic Codes of Conduct could result in criminal penalties)
Player Code of Conduct
Parent Code of Conduct
Coach Code of Conduct

North Plainfield
Recreation Sponsors

Did You Know?
North Plainfield Recreation participates
in the Somerset County Parks
Therapeutic Recreation (TR) Dept.
which is dedicated to providing
year-round activities and opportunities
for people with developmental
disabilities.
Body Shop, Co-Motion, Out and
About, Holiday Baking, Teen Drop In
Children 7-12
Teens 13-17
Adults 18 and older
For program brochures & flyers, visit
the Therapeutic Recreation website or
contact the TR office at 908 526-5650.

12-2-2015 - Added Info on Basketball Festival, Bball Schedules, and Bball Rules 10-11-2015 - Added Soccer Game Schedules
10-2-2015 - Added updated fingerprinting form
9-29-2015  - Added Winter Sports Registration form and dates
9-24-2015 - Added Archery information
9-1-2015 - Updated start date for Zumba
8-25-2015 - Added FREE Chevrolet Youth Soccer Clinic
8-24-2015 - Added Modell's Coupon for Sports Weeks
8-18-2015 - Added registration dates for Youth sports programs and events for 2015-2016 calendar year
8-14-2015 - Added information on Zumba, Zumba Gold and Yoga; and new benefits for Seniors (60+)
7-18-2015 - Added Canuck 5K flyer
6-19-2015 - Added Fall Sports Registration form
6-6-2015 - Updated contacts
4-27-2015 - Added Fishing Derby winner
4-10-2015 - Added Men's Softball Schedule and Rules
4-9-2015 - Removed Fishing Derby Rain Date
3-31-2015 - Added Spring Ball schedules and Baseball rules
3-29-2015 - Added information about Last Chance for Summer Camp Early Registration Savings
3-16-2015 - Added Easter Egg Hunt info and Fishing Derby info
2-3-2015 - Added Summer Camp information and forms.
1-29-2015 - Updated version of Background check form 
1-22-2015 - Added registration info for Adult Volleyball and Softball
1-21-2015 - Added Basketball team picture schedule
1-16-2015 - Added Rutgers Safety course
1-15-2015 - Added Spring Ball Registration form
1-5-2015 - Added registration dates for Spring ball
12-3-2014 - Added Basketball Schedules and Basketball Rules
11-23-2014 - Added Holiday Lighting information
11-4-2014 - New date for Rutgers Safetty class.
10-28-2014 - Added date for Rutgers Safety Class
10-19-2014 - Added Winter Registration form
10-15-2014 - Added Halloween Parade info
10-3-2014 - Added Rest of Team Game Schedules and Picture Schedules.
10-01-2014 - Added Soccer Practice Times and Soccer Game Schedules
9-30-2014 - Added 2014 Soccer Rules to  Sports page; and updated Adult Basketball times.
9-27-2014 - Added Soccer Day information & Start Times AND Added Adult Sports info for Basketball and Badminton
9-20-2014 - Added new fingerprint form to Coaches tab
9-17-2014 - Added Winter Registration dates
9-16-2014 - Added Halloween Mutt-squerade information
8-13-2014 - Added new Rutgers Safety Course date
8-7-2014 - Added Fall Sports Registration form
8-2-2014 - Added Fall Sports Registration dates
7-7-2014 - Added Ball  for a Cause Tournament Info and next Rutgers Safety Course.
5-22-2014 - Added information on Red Bulls Soccer Camp and N Plainfield Basketball Camp
4-25-2014 - Added Fishing Derby Info; Added Softball/Baseball Picnic Info; and Coach's Qualifications
4-7-2014 - Added information on Men's Softball; added 2014 baseball and softball youth rules.
4-4-2014 - Added Spring Ball schedules and updates to Adult Sports
2-5-2014 - Updated Easter Egg Hunt, Fishing Derby dates.
2-3-2014 - Added information and registration forms for full day summer camp.
1-25-2014 - Added Baseball/Softball    Registration form
1-24-2014 - Changed Basketball Make-Up Game Schedule
1-13-2014 Added Rutgers Safety Course date
1-6-2014 - Added additional Bball  games to make-up 12/14 snowed out games. Posted Summer Job Openings. And posted Registration dates for Spring Ball.
1-5-2014 - Added Basketball Pictures Schedule; and 5/6 Boys Make-up Games

Announcements

Winter Holiday Celebration
Thank you to all who participated in our Annual Winter Holiday Celebration and
Lighting of the Tree at Vermeule. We hope to see you next year! This event always
takes place on the first Sunday after Thanksgiving. View more.

Basketball
Don't Miss the 2015-2016 Basketball Festival!
Saturday, December 5th, 2015 - 1 pm (see below) and 3 pm (see below)
For the first time, we will have the Festival in December to kick-off the beginning of
the basketball season at the NPHS Gym.
1 pm
Teams in the following leagues should come to the gym for the 1 pm session:
Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3-4 Boys, 3-4-5 Girls
3 pm
Teams in the following leagues should come to the gym for the 3 pm session:
5-6 Boys, 6-7-8 Girls, 7-8 Boys

Schedules
Basketball Schedules have been posted on the Youth Recreation Sports Programs
page, in the Winter Sports section.

Basketball & More for Adults
Go to the Adults Sports page for more information and registration form.

Recreation Announcement

Zumba, Zumba Gold and Yoga New in 2015!
Free Senior Citizens (60+) Program New for 2015!

For more information on these programs, download the latest Recreation
Announcement. or go to the Adult Sports page has further details.

RUTGERS S.A.F.E.T.Y. Class
Recreation offers a RUTGERS S.A.F.E.T.Y. class prior to each season for it's
coaches and staff. For more information, go to the Coaches & Supervisor's page.

Email Notifications
If your child does not attend North Plainfield Public Schools and you wish to be
informed of all recreational activities, please email Assistant Director, Roe Woods,
with your name and email information to rwoods@npmail.org. Roe will be happy to
send out an email to all families informing them of our current events.

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