[Ord. No. 4-25-78 § 1]
No person in any public park or recreation area in the Borough
of Monmouth Beach shall:
a.
Willfully mark, deface, disfigure, injure, tamper with or displace
or remove any buildings, bridges, tables, benches, fireplaces, railing,
pavings or paving materials, water lines or other public utilities
or parts or appurtenances thereof, signs, notices or placards, whether
temporary or permanent, monuments, stakes, posts or other boundary
markers, or other structures or equipment, facilities or appurtenances
whatsoever, either real or personal.
b.
Dig or remove any soil, rock, sand, stones, trees, shrubs or plants
or other wood or materials, or make any excavation by tool, equipment,
blasting or other means of agency.
c.
Construct or erect any building or structure of whatever kind, whether
permanent or temporary, or run or string any public service utility,
into, upon or across such lands, except on special written permit
issued hereunder.
d.
Damage, cut, carve, transplant or remove any tree or plant or injure
the bark, or pick flowers or seed of any tree or plant, dig in or
otherwise disturb grass areas, or in any other way injure the natural
beauty or usefulness of any area.
e.
Climb any tree, or walk, stand or sit upon monuments, vases, planters,
fountains, railings, fences or upon any other property not designated
or customarily used for such purposes.
f.
Tie or hitch an animal to any tree or plant.
g.
Drive any vehicle except bicycles on any area except the park roads
or parking areas. Such prohibition shall not apply to Borough maintenance
equipment or fire or emergency equipment.
h.
Fail to vacate a field or court at the conclusion of any permitted
use or at the direction of any Borough representative.
[Added 7-20-2021 by Ord.
No. O-10-21]
i.
Use any field or court for private enterprise including coaching,
lessons, etc., unless conducted by a permitted organized entity.
[Added 7-20-2021 by Ord.
No. O-10-21]
[Ord. No. 4-25-78 § 2;
amended 7-20-2021 by Ord. No. O-10-21]
Permits for special events in parks, open space areas, sanctuary
and recreational areas shall be obtained by application to the Recreation
Commission in accordance with the following procedures:
a.
Application by individual. Any person may apply for a permit to reserve
a specific athletic field and/or court. Said application shall be
filed electronically at least 30 days prior to the requested date
and time with the Borough of Monmouth Beach, through the appropriate
link on the Borough website. Proof of the issuance of the permit shall
be provided, upon request to any representative of the Borough, the
Borough Recreation Commission and/or law enforcement.
b.
Limitations of permits.
1.
The ability to reserve a specific athletic field and/or court may
be limited in the discretion of the Borough so as to allow for the
orderly scheduling of the use of said fields and courts and facilities
and permit general unreserved access to such facilities in the discretion
of the Borough.
c.
Use and vacation of field/court. When a permit is issued, the person
holding such permit shall have the exclusive use of the field or court
area for the specific date and time designated only and must vacate
the field if any person has either reserved the field/court (if such
reservation was permitted) or if any person desires to use the field/court
if the time following a reservation was not capable of being reserved.
d.
Group and entity permits/reservations.
1.
Permits shall be obtained by electronic application for any nonprofit
organized groups and entities for use of the athletic fields and courts
or recreational facilities. Said application shall be submitted electronically
through the appropriate link on the Borough website. This requirement
includes all Borough-sponsored/recognized organizations providing
recreational opportunities to Borough residents. Borough-sponsored/recognized
organizations providing recreational opportunities to Borough residents
shall be exempt from any fee but not insurance requirements. Said
organizations shall be designated by resolution of the Mayor and Commissioners.
2.
Applications and requests for fields and courts and recreational
facilities shall be accepted only after February 1 or the first business
day thereafter from organizations and groups and/or individuals seeking
use commencing March 1 to June 30. Any request and application shall
be solely considered by Borough of Monmouth Beach Recreation Commission.
3.
Requests for fields and courts and recreational facilities for use
commencing July 1 and ending August 31 shall be accepted commencing
June 1 or the first business day thereafter and shall be considered
Borough of Monmouth Beach Recreation Commission.
4.
Requests for use starting September 1 and ending December 1 shall
only be accepted commencing August 1 or the first business day thereafter
and shall be considered Borough of Monmouth Beach Recreation Commission.
5.
All organized groups using any of the Parks' facilities shall assume
full responsibility for any and all injuries and damages that may
occur during any event and use. The group and organization using the
facilities by permit agree that it and they shall defend and indemnify
the Borough of Monmouth Beach and its agents, servants and employees
from and with respect to any and all claims for personal injury and
property damage and other claims involving said facilities and/or
use that may be made against the Borough and its representatives and
agents, servants and employees. With each application, the organization
and/or organized group and entity shall submit an original certificate
of liability insurance that shall include comprehensive general liability
insurance coverage in the minimal amount of $1,000,000/$2,000,000
and workers compensation coverage and other appropriate insurable
interests. The certificate shall name the Borough of Monmouth Beach,
as an additional named insured. Failure to provide a proper certificate
of insurance with the application and prior to use shall void any
field and court use and no permit shall be issued without said certificate
being provided to the Recreation Director for review and in discretion,
the Director's approval or rejection.
e.
Appeal of denial of permit.
1.
Appeal. Within five days after the receipt of an application, the
Recreation Commission shall apprise an applicant in writing of its
reasons for refusing a permit, and any aggrieved person shall have
the right to appeal to the Board of Commissioners by serving written
notice thereof on the Borough Clerk within five days of refusal.
2.
A copy of the notice shall also be served on the Recreation Commission
within the same time and the Commission shall immediately forward
the application and the reasons for its refusal to the Board of Commissioners
which shall consider the application under the standards set forth
under Subsection b hereof and sustain or overrule the Recreation Commission's
decision within 10 days from the receipt of the appeal by the Borough
Clerk. The decision of the Board of Commissioners shall be final.
f.
Liability of persons. The person or persons to whom the permit is
issued shall be liable for all loss, damage or injury sustained by
any person whatsoever by reason of the negligence of the person or
persons to whom such permit shall have been issued. The Recreation
Commission shall have the right to require any permittee to submit
evidence of liability insurance covering injuries to members of the
general public arising out of such permitted activities in such amounts
as may be determined by the Board of Commissioners to the commencement
of any activity or issuance of any permit.
g.
Revocation. The Recreation Commission shall have the authority to
revoke a permit upon a finding of violation of any rule or ordinance,
or upon good cause shown.
[Ord. No. 4-25-78 § 3;
amended 7-20-2021 by Ord. No. O-10-21]
a.
Registration card required. The use of tennis courts or pickleball
owned or operated under the supervision of the Borough or its Recreation
Commission for any purpose other than tennis is prohibited. During
the period April 1 through the third weekend of December in each year,
persons shall be permitted to use the tennis courts after obtaining
a registration card. A reservation card may be obtained electronically
through the Borough website. A registration card is valid only during
the year in which it is obtained. Players must have their registration
cards available at all times when using the courts and must present
them upon request made by any police officer or other duly authorized
Borough official. Registration cards are not transferable.
b.
Hours of play. When weather conditions permit the tennis courts and
pickleball courts shall be open for play between the hours of 7:00
a.m. and 9:00 p.m. daily.
c.
Reservation required. During the period April 1 through the third
weekend in December no person shall use the tennis courts or pickleball
without securing a reservation for the period of such use. Reservations
shall be made through the appropriate link on the Borough website.
One person may apply providing that he or she submits the names and
registration numbers of all persons who are to use the tennis court
or pickleball court with him or her during the period for which it
is being reserved. A second period may not be reserved for the same
person or persons on the same day until after the first period reserved
for play has been completed. No person shall play more than one consecutive
period. Periods reserved for doubles may be for one or two hours duration.
Persons who have secured reservations should advise the Borough official
in charge if for any reason they cannot play during the period reserved.
In the event of any error or conflict in the scheduling of reservations
the matter shall be finally determined by the Borough official in
charge of reservations.
d.
Persons may use the tennis courts or pickleball courts on an available
basis provided that they are registered and the court is not reserved;
provided further, however, that they shall record the time played
upon a blackboard provided for that purpose. Unless no other persons
desire to play, no person may use the courts for more than one consecutive
period of play, two hours in the case of doubles, one hour in the
case of singles.
e.
Vacant courts. Registrants may use vacant courts without reservation;
provided, however, that if a person appears with a slip evidencing
reservation of that court, the registrant not having a reservation
must vacate the court.
f.
(Reserved)
g.
All persons using the courts shall comply with the following:
1.
(Reserved)
2.
Persons using or upon the courts shall wear tennis shoes or other
smooth rubber soled heelless shoes. Barefoot playing is prohibited.
3.
No persons other than players shall use or be upon the courts at
any time.
4.
No person shall use the courts as a pathway or thoroughfare.
5.
Players shall conduct themselves so as not to disturb players on
adjoining courts.
6.
No person shall use the courts for any purpose other than to play
tennis. No bicycles, skateboards, roller skates or other such devices
are permitted.
7.
(Reserved)
8.
No person shall use loud, offensive or profane language while on
the tennis courts.
9.
Persons using the courts must be properly clothed at all times. Proper
clothing requires the wearing of shirts.
10.
No person shall litter or dispose of trash or refuse upon or in the
vicinity of the courts except in receptacles provided by the Borough
for that purpose.
[Ord. No. 16-91 § 7]
All parks and recreational areas located in the Borough of Monmouth
Beach shall be opened for use by the public one hour before sunrise
and shall be closed one hour after sunset.
[Ord. No. 31-95 § 8]
It shall be unlawful, and a violation of this section, to allow
dogs, cats or any other domestic animal in the public parks and recreational
areas in the Borough of Monmouth Beach.
[Ord. No. 4-25-78 § 4]
a.
The Borough Police Department shall, in connection with their duties
imposed by law, diligently enforce the provisions of this chapter.
b.
The Police Department shall have the authority to eject from the
park area any person or persons acting in violation of this chapter.
c.
The Police Department shall have the authority to seize and confiscate
any property, thing or device in the park, or used, in violation of
this section.
[Ord. No. 4-25-78 § 5;
amended 7-20-2021 by Ord. No. O-10-21]
Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter or any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant hereto shall upon conviction be subject to the replacement, repair or restoration of any damaged park property, be subject to the forfeiture of their rights to reserve or use the park amenities and shall be subject to a fine and/or penalty as proscribed by § 1-5.
[Ord. No. O-57-98; Ord. No. O-04-00; Ord.
No. O-41-00; Ord. No. O-51-01; Ord. No. O-12-2002; Ord. No. O-21-2002; Ord.
No. O-10-04; Ord. No. O-24-04; Ord. No. O-82-05]
a.
1.
Fees for
the use of recreational facilities and/or participation in recreational
programs shall be established by resolution of the Board of Commissioners.
Such resolution shall remain in full force and effect until modified
by subsequent resolution. The Recreation Commission is hereby authorized
and directed to make recommendations to the Board of Commissioners
regarding the imposition of such fees to defray a portion of the cost
of the operation of various recreation programs within the Borough.
[Amended 9-9-2008 by Ord.
No. O-97-08]
2.
All fee payments and/or deposits shall be payable to the Borough
of Monmouth Beach through the Borough website and paid simultaneously
with the permit application. All correspondence shall be directed
to that office also.
[Added 7-20-2021 by Ord.
No. O-10-21]
3.
If required by the Recreation Commission, a deposit shall be paid
to the Borough of Monmouth Beach in the amount of $500 in the discretion
of the Recreation Commission to ensure that the buildings and grounds
will be properly utilized and also left in a clean, safe and sanitary
condition. A representative from the Borough shall examine the grounds
and facilities following use by such group or organization and in
the event all rules have been complied with and the fields and facilities
are left in proper condition, the deposit may be returned to the applicant
and permittee within 60 days. If the rules and/or other conditions
have not been complied with, the deposit shall be forfeited. In addition,
the Borough reserves the right to seek such other remedies and relief
as may be appropriate in accordance with applicable law.
[Added 7-20-2021 by Ord.
No. O-10-21]
b.
The Borough
Recreation Commission shall be notified a minimum of 48 hours in advance
of any cancellation or change with respect to any approved application
and issued permit (except weather-related cancellations). Failure
to notify the Borough electronically in accordance with said forty-eight-hour
notice shall result in forfeiture of any fees paid and/or suspension
of any future use or such other remedy or action as the Borough may
deem appropriate.
[Added 7-20-2021 by Ord. No. O-10-21[1]]
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also redesignated former Subsection
b as Subsection c.
c.
Said fees are hereby fixed for the following programs unless modified
as set forth above.
[Amended 1-8-2019 by Res.
No. R-20-19]
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1.
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Winter Recreation Program
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$20 - $50 per participant
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2.
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Summer Recreation Program
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a.
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Ages 4-5 (two-week program)
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$75 per participant
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b.
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Ages 6-up (four-week program)
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$125 per participant
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c.
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Ages 5-12 (four-week program)
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$250 per participant
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3.
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Baseball/Softball
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a.
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Teeball: boys and girls, age 5 - kindergarten
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$35 per participant
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b.
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Micro Teeball: boys and girls, kindergarten and 1st grade
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$15 per person per season
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c.
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Junior Baseball: boys, 1st grade
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$35 per participant
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d.
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Lower Division Softball: girls, grades 2-4
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$35 per participant
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e.
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Upper Division Softball: girls, grades 5-8
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$40 per participant
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f.
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Over 40 Softball League: residents 40 and over
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$10 per person per season
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4.
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Soccer
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Micro Soccer:
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a.
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Age 4 - kindergarten
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$25 per participant
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b.
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Grades 1 - 8
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$35 per participant
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5.
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Children's Yoga Program
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a.
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Ages 7 - 12
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$30 for 8 sessions, 1 hour per session per participant
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b.
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Adult Yoga
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$50 for 8 sessions, each session is 1 hour and 15 minutes, per
participant
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6.
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Summer Fitness Camp
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$85 - includes 8 one-hour sessions
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7.
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Summer Tennis Lessons
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a.
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Ages 5-7
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$25 per session per participant (each session includes 2 one-hour
lessons)
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b.
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Ages 8-14
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$25 per session per participant (each session includes 2 one-hour
lessons)
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8.
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Adult Basketball
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$25 per participant
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a.
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Pick-up Basketball Program
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Grades 1-8
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$15 per entrant per season
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9.
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Pickleball/Tennis Registration
[Amended 7-20-2021 by Ord. No. O-10-21] |
$25 per person per season
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10.
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Adult Volleyball
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$25 per participant
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11.
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Senior Exercise Class: age 55 and over
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$45 per participant, includes 3 one-hour sessions a week for
3 months
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12.
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Field Hockey
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$85 per participant, includes 2 four-hour sessions
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13.
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Scrapbooking Class
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$20 per participant per class
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14.
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Fishing Tournament
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a.
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Adult
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$30 per participant
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b.
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Youth Division, 12 years and under
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$20 per participant
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15.
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Lacrosse League Program:
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a.
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Kindergarten through 8th grade
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$55 per participant
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16.
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Summer Pick-up Lacrosse
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a.
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Girls grades 5-8
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$15 per participant
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17.
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Girls Lacrosse and Cardio Clinic
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a.
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For players ages 8-12
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$50 per participant
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18.
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Adult Dance Program
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a.
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Swing dance lessons, six-week program
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$80 per person
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b.
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Salsa dance lessons, six-week program
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$80 per person
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19.
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Parent/Child Wiffle Ball Classic (Teams consist of 1 adult/1
child per family)
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$20 registration fee per family
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