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BASKETBALL DROP-IN

Gather your friends and come "hoop it up" at Northside Park. Whether you want to run full court or just "shoot around" we can accommodate your needs on two full courts. Basketballs are available for loan with a current drivers license. Participants must wear non-marking basketball shoes only. On non-school days there will be reserved areas for players 18 years and younger provided there is enough interest.

WHO:

All ages... primarily adult participation

DATES:

Year Round

DAYS:

Monday - Thursday

TIMES:

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. until the end of May

LOCALE:

Northside Park Recreation Complex

PRICES:

Ocean City Residents: $3.00

 

Non-Residents: $4.00

Program Supervisor:

Craig Southard

BASKETBALL DROP-IN

Gather your friends and "get in a good run for the day" at Northside Park. Whether you want to run full court or just "shoot some 21" we can accommodate your needs on our two full courts. Basketballs are available for loan with a current drivers license. Participants must wear non‑marking basketball shoes only. Please call to confirm availability. Drop‑in is operated on a first come, first served basis. Participation limits may be set at the discretion of the program director.

WHO:

All ages primarily adult participation

DATES:

Year Round

DAYS:

Monday - Thursday

TIMES:

1:00 p.m. ‑ 4:00 p.m. until the end of May
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. June 16 until the end of August

LOCALE:

Northside Park Recreation Complex

PRICES:

Ocean City Residents: $3.00
Non Residents: $4.00

Program Supervisor:

Craig Southard

BOATING CLASSES, MARYLAND BASIC CERTIFICATION * 414503

These classes cover a variety of topics that anyone who navigates a vessel in Maryland waters should be familiar with. The Maryland Basic Boating Certification Course is mandatory for anyone born after June 30, 1972 who wishes to operate a vessel in Maryland.

WHO:

Anyone who can read the exam and answer the questions on their own. Anyone under
12 years of age must be accompanied by a parent during the class sessions.

DATES:

Section A: June 3, 4, 5
(Taught by Coast Guard Aux.)
Section B: July 1, 2
Section C: July 8, 9, 10
(Taught by Coast Guard Aux.)
Section D: July 15, 16
Section E: July 22, 23, 24
(Taught by Coast Guard Aux.)

DAYS:

Sections A, C, & E Tuesday – Thursday 6:00 p.m. - .9:00 p.m.
Sections B & D Tuesday & Wednesday
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m

LOCALE:

Northside Park Recreation Complex

PRICES:

Ocean City Residents: $15.00
Non-Residents: $20.00

OTHER:

PRE‑REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY

Program Supervisor:

Craig Southard

BOATING CLASS...PILOTING THE BAY * 414512A

The Coastal Bays offer many opportunities and challenges for local boaters. An understanding of the “highway signs” is essential to navigate these waters safely. This popular course is designed to create a better understanding of the aids to navigation that identify the navigable channels and safe waters between the Little Assawoman, Assawoman, Isle of Wight, Sinepuxent, and Chincoteague Bays.

WHO:

Anyone who can read the exam and answer the questions on their own. Anyone under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

DATES:

June 25

DAYS:

Wednesday

TIME:

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

LOCALE:

Northside Park Recreation Complex

PRICES:

Ocean City Residents: $5.00
Non-Residents: $8.00

OTHER:

PRE-REGISTRATION AND PRE-PAYMENT ARE REQUIRED

Program Supervisor:

Craig Southard

OBEDIENCE CLASSES, DOG * 326506A ADVANCED * 326509A BEGINNERS

Does your dog walk you, jump on visitors, and chew on everything except that expensive toy you spent hours selecting? Then teach your faithful friend! Our classes aren’t going to the dogs, but the dogs are going to our classes. Dogs naturally want to please their owners and certain teaching skills are necessary to communicate what you want from them. This intensive 8-session class helps you establish a new, positive relationship from which both you and your pet can benefit. The Level I Beginner Class is for the inexperienced dog, while the Level II Advanced Class is for the more experienced dog that has already graduated from prior classes. All Dog Obedience Level I participants should not bring their dogs to the first class.

WHO:

Dogs, 6 months and older (and their owners)

DATES:

May 6 - June 5 (Class will also be held on Thursday, May 8, 22 and June 5)
Classes scheduled for June 3 and 5 will be held outdoors

DAYS:

Tuesdays and some Thursdays

TIME:

7:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. for Beginners
8:15 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. for Advanced

LOCALE:

Northside Park Recreation Complex

PRICES:

Ocean City Residents: $42.00
Non-Residents: $50.00
Drop-ins: $10.00

OTHER:

Inoculation records are required. When registering for this class please put your dog’s information in the charted participant area. Cancellation # 410-250-2124.

Program Supervisor:

Al “Hondo” Handy

OBEDIENCE CLASS, PUPPY * 326508A

Get your puppy off on the right paw, with obedience classes designed just for the little ones. This instructional, as well as socialization class begins with a one hour discussion o training methods, house breaking procedures, equipment needed and its uses, and problem solving. This is an orientation class to Dog Obedience Level I Beginner Class. All participants should remember not to bring their puppy to the first discussion class of the eight-week session. The first discussion class will be held at 7:00 p.m., along with the beginner dog class. All remaining puppy classes will be from 7:45 - 8:15 p.m. Puppies must be at least eight weeks old, but not older than six months.

WHO:

Puppies, 8 weeks to 6 months (and their Owner)

DATES:

May 6 - June 5 (Class will also be held on Thursday, May 8, 22 and June 5)
Classes scheduled for June 3 and 5 will be held outdoors

DAYS:

Tuesdays and some Thursdays

TIME:

First Class 7:00 p.m.
7:45 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. remaining classes

LOCALE:

Northside Park

PRICES:

Ocean City Residents: $42.00
Non-Residents: $50.00
Drop-ins: $10.00

OTHER:

Inoculation records are required. When registering for this class please put your puppy’s information in the charted participant area. Cancellation # 410-250-2124.

Program Supervisor:

Al “Hondo” Handy

SOCCER DROP‑IN

Gather your friends and "get in a good run for the day" at Northside Park. Whether you want to play on a full court or just "kick the ball around" we can accommodate your needs. Soccer balls are available for loan with a current drivers license. Please call to confirm availability. Drop‑in is operated on a first come, first served basis. Participation limits may be set at the discretion of the program director.

WHO:

All ages.... primarily adult participation

DATES:

Year round

DAYS:

Monday ‑Thursday

TIME:

1:00 p.m. ‑ 4:00 p.m. until the end of May
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. June until the end of August

LOCALE:

Northside Park Recreation Complex

PRICES:

Ocean City Residents: $3.00
Non-Residents: $4.00

Program Supervisor:

Craig Southard

WALKING DROP‑IN

Keep up the healthy walking exercises during the cooler months at Northside Park. Get your heart rate going while enjoying our 1/10th of a mile gymnasium. Please be considerate to the aerobic class participants.

WHO:

Adult Participants

DATES:

Year round

DAYS:

Monday ‑ Friday

TIME:

8:30 a.m. ‑ 10:00 a.m.

LOCALE:

Northside Park Gymnasium

PRICES:

Free of charge

Program Supervisor:

Craig Southard

 

 

 

 

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