Presque Isle recreation update

16 years ago
Little Wildcat Basketball

    The Presque Isle Recreation and Parks Department will begin registration for its Little Wildcat basketball program for residents Jan. 19 and for non-residents Jan. 27 at the William V. Haskell Community Center.  Schedules will be ready on Wednesday, Feb. 10. 

    The program is offered to boys and girls in first and second grades and will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays after school at the community center.
    The registration fee is $18.  The program begins the week of Feb. 22.

Mini Hoopsters

    The Presque Isle Recreation and Parks Department will begin registration for a new program, Mini Hoopsters, for residents Jan. 19 and non-residents Jan. 27 at the William V. Haskell Community Center. Schedules will be ready on Wednesday, Feb. 10.
    This is an introductory basketball program for children in pre K and kindergarten. Games will be held on Thursdays after school at the community center.
    The registration fee is $18. The program begins the week of Feb. 22.

Big Rock ski passes

    The Presque Isle Recreation and Parks Department has discounted lift tickets for Big Rock Ski Area in Mars Hill.  Junior (ages 6 to 17) lift tickets will be sold for $20, while adult lift tickets will be sold for $24.  Call 764-2545 with any questions.  

Indoor Pool

    The Presque Isle Indoor Pool still has some openings for its January-March swimming session. Parent toddler and infant classes are Tuesday at 9 a.m. Three year old classes are Monday at 6 p.m., Wednesday at 1 p.m., Thursday at 10:30 a.m. or 6 p.m., Friday at 4:30 p.m. and Saturday at 9:30 a.m.
    Four- to five-year-old lessons for those unable to swim 10 yards are Monday at 5:30 p.m.,Tuesday at 9 a.m., 10:30a.m. or 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.,Thursday at 9 a.m. or 6:30 p.m., Friday at 9 a.m. or 9:30 a.m. and Saturday at 10 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.
    Swimming three- to five-year-old classes for those able to swim 10 yards classes are Monday at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday at 6 p.m., Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. and Saturday at 9 a.m.
    Advance three- to five-year-old classes for those able to swim 15 yards are Monday at 1 p.m. and Wednesday at 9 a.m.
    Learn to swim level one classes for those 6 year old or older and unable to swim 15 yards unassisted are Tuesday at 6 p.m., Thursday at 4:10 p.m. or 6 p.m. and Saturday at 10 a.m. Learn to swim classes for those able to swim 15 yards are Wednesday at 1 or 8 p.m., Thursday at 4:10 p.m. and Saturday at 9 a.m.
    Learn to swim levels 3-4 classes are Wednesday at 2 or 6 p.m., Thursday at 5 p.m. and Saturday at 11 a.m. Learn to swim levels five and six classes are Monday at 6 p.m., Wednesday at 2 p.m. and Saturday at 11 a.m.
    Endurance classes are for those who wanting to master the completion strokes. These classes are Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. and Thursday at 4 p.m.
    Adult lessons are Monday at 9 a.m. or Wednesday at 7 p.m. Water exercise classes are Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. and Monday and Wednesday at 6 p.m. Water jogging classes are Monday and Wednesday at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 9 a.m.
    Call 764-2564 for more information.

Archery

    The Presque Isle Recreation and Parks Department is offering an archery program for youth and adults on Sundays from 6-8:30 p.m. This is an informal, drop-in program with a $6 fee for each night of shooting. Participants may bring their own equipment, and there will be some available for those whom do not have equipment.