Wrentham Park and Rec Activities Heading into Fall

Looking to stay active going into the fall this year?

Then check out all the activities the Wrentham Park and Rec Department is offering over at Sweatt Beach and the sports fields by the State School.

Starting this September, Wrentham Recreation is offering a 10 week Flag Rugby program for boys and girls in Grades 1 through 6, from Wrentham and surrounding towns.

The program will be held on Sunday mornings, from 9-10 a.m., at the Sweatt fields adjacent to the Wrentham Public Library.

Program leader Chip Walkrer describes rugby as the safe alternative to Football for high energy kids who crave continuous fast moving action in a fun and team oriented environment. All boys and girls participate and all are fully engaged throughout the game.

Football is derived from rugby and is now played all over the world. Two sides of 15 players, (7 backs and 8 forwards) try to advance an oval ball down the field for a touchdown (5 points) and an extra 2 points for a kick between the posts. Unlike Football, the action is continuous. There is no blocking, and the ball can only be passed backwards.

Under  Walker’s coaching, and under the guidance of the Massachusetts Youth Rugby Association, the Wrentham Rec program involves a 30 minute skills training session on the basic rules, ball handling, passing, and kicking followed by a 30 minute game of Flag Rugby.

2013 Flag Football

Registration is now open for the 2013 flag football season. This program is open to boys and girls, Grades 1 – 8. It is open to all Wrentham residents and to non-Wrentham residents as space allows.

All registrations and payments must be submitted online. Cost is $90 per player. Those interested in coaching should also sign up on this site.  Click here to register: Flag Football Registration 2013 

Coaches meeting and player evaluations will be held Wednesday, Aug. 28.

• Coaches Meeting 6 – 6:30 pm
• Player Evaluations
• Grades 1 – 4 6:30 – 7:15pm
• Grades 5 – 8 7:15 – 8 pm

Games will begin Wednesday, Sept. 4 and continue through Nov.2

Wrentham (Sweatt Beach) Introduction to SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding)

This beginner level course will provide you with the basic equipment knowledge and paddling concepts you need to confidently and efficiently explore this exciting sport. We will also create a foundation for you to take SUPing to the next level and try other challenging applications. The first part of class will focus on appropriate board and paddle selection, outfitting, paddling stance and basic strokes. Next we will move to floating our boards, kneeling on our boards and eventually, standing up and applying those new found balancing techniques. Once you’ve got the feel of it, we will work on our forward stroke, sweep strokes and some ruddering techniques. Falling off and getting back on are some fun ways to relax, cool off and get more comfortable. You will soon discover that you have been having a blast while providing your body with a great new workout. Look cool, have fun, and get some exercise as you learn to SUP with our experienced paddle board instructors at Eastern Mountain Sports!

Adults and youths 12 and older Cost $45
August 14, 2013 1-3 pm August 21, 2013 1-3 pm

To sign-up for this course click on the link below:

http://reservations.emsexploration.com/express/reservation/results.jsf?activityIds=6169&activityIds=...

Wrentham (Sweatt Beach) SUP Fitness

Take your fitness outside the gym by combining paddling, plyometrics, strength training and more, all on a stand up paddle board! This full body low impact workout challenges your every muscle all while honing your balance. Class begins with a half and hour of paddle instruction, showing you how to engage your core using the proper paddle techniques and how to maneuver on your board. The next hour we will combine paddle sprints, balance challenges and strength exercises using your body weight, bands and more. No experience necessary and all exercises can be modified for any fitness level.

Adults and youths 12 and older
Cost $30
August 14, 2013 4:30 – 6:30 pm
August 21, 2013 4:30 – 6:30 pm
To sign-up for this course click on the link below: http://reservations.emsexploration.com/express/reservation/results.jsf?activityIds=6153&activityIds=...

Adults and youths 12 and older
Cost $20
August 14, 2013 7 – 8:30 pm
August 21, 2013 7 – 8:30 pm
To sign-up for this course click on the link below: http://reservations.emsexploration.com/express/reservation/results.jsf?activityIds=6170&activityIds=...

For additional information visit EMS website:

http://www.emsexploration.com/kayak/introduction-to-stand-up-paddleboarding/