Section: Sports & Recreation

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Croton's 6th Grade Boys CYO Basketball Squad Remains Undefeated

January 16, 2006

The Croton CYO 6th Grade Boys basketball team, lead by Coach Robert Shea, further improved their undefeated record to 8-0 by winning against opponent Our Lady of Mercy (OLM) in a game played on Sunday, January 15, 2006, that ended with a final score of 34 to 9.

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Village and School District Partner on Croton Point Ball Fields

January 5, 2006

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The new year brings forth a new partnership between the Village of Croton-on-Hudson and the Croton Harmon Union Free School District. On January 3, 2006, during the regularly scheduled Village Board of Trustees meeting, a resolution was passed without objection and comes in response to a proposal from the Croton Harmon Board of Education to share 50% of the Village’s expenses for maintaining two new ball fields (slideshow) at Croton Point Park. The newly-renovated fields, paid for by Westchester County, include a baseball diamond and another multi-purpose area – complete with goal posts – which is well-suited for Field Hockey, Football, La Crosse and Soccer.

According to this new resolution, “The Village of Croton on Hudson received a permit from Westchester County authorizing the Village to maintain and manage the new ball fields at Croton Point Park for the 2005 fall season.” As a result of passage, Mayor Dr. Gregory Schmidt is now authorized to sign the agreement with the school district for the utilization of the fields at Croton Point Park.

After passage of the measure, Trustee Leo Wiegman said, “I think it’s good that the school board took the step of putting this in writing. And, I think those fields are important.”

The Village of Croton-on-Hudson Department of Parks and Recreation, headed by Supervisor Sue Menz, will be responsible for providing administrative support for managing the new fields. However, in a memo (download) to Mayor Dr. Gregory Schmidt, Villages Trustees and Village manager Rick Herbek, which was presented at a Village Board Work Session Meeting held on December 12, 2005, Recreation Supervisor Sue Menz expressed many reservations about taking responsibility for the Croton Point ball fields.

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Register for Croton Little League 2006 Season

January 4, 2006

Registration for the 2006 Croton Little League season will take place on the 2nd floor of the Stanley H. Kellerhouse Municipal Building on Van Wyck Street in Croton-on-Hudson (map) on Friday, January 6, 2006 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM and Saturday, January 7, 2006 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Registration fees are $85.00 for the first child, and $70.00 for each additional child. Late registration fees are an additional $10.00 per child. Additionally, if necessary, a snow date will be posted on www.crotonlittleleague.com. For more information, please call Teri Lukin at 271-2098.

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Dear Skaters

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Original text from the letter to the Village Board of Trustees:

Recreation Advisory Committee
Village of Croton-on-Hudson
1 Van Wyck Street
Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520

To: Mayor Gregory Schmidt
Trustee Thomas Brennan
Trustee Charles Kane
Trustee James Steinberg
Trustee Leo Wiegman

Date: December 20, 2005
Subject: Skatepark
Reference: Skatepark Revenue and Attendance 2003, 2004, & 2005, Letter of February 18, 2005

As we suggested in our letter of February 18, the Recreation Advisory Commitee is recommending the Village Board close the Croton Skatepark based on the following facts:

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SK8 Croton No More

December 30, 2005

Three years ago, a group of residents who called themselves “SK8 Croton” successfully lobbied the Village of Croton-on-Hudson Board of Trustees to unanimously pass a resolution on May 20, 2002 to move forward with construction of a new skate park to be located at Municipal Place.

Members of the board, including Trustees Georgianna Grant, Deb McCarthy, Dr. Gregory Schmidt, Leo Wiegman and presiding Mayor Robert Elliott, authorized expenditures of nearly $150,000 to build the skate park. An investment of $62,502 went for the skate ramps alone, while additional costs for paving the site, fencing the area and acquisition of a mobile trailer with a bathroom made up the balance.

Despite opposition from some residents over such a large investment and the location of the park, at a Village Board meeting held on August 5, 2002, Trustee Deb McCarthy expressed, in support of her vote affirming of the resolution, that “it is more than 20-30 kids who wanted it (skate park); the Village wants to meet the needs of all segments of the community”.

While attending a Village Board meeting held September 9, 2002, Croton resident Robert Wintermeier, stated “I feel that the skate park is an excellent facility – well built, well used. It attracts people to Croton. I commend the Board on this facility.”

What happened? Or what didn’t happen?

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It's a Slam Dunk Contest

December 23, 2005

The Seventh Annual Slam Dunk High School Basketball Tournament returns to the Westchester County Center in White Plains on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, December 27, 28 & 29, 2005. The Tournament features top-ranked boys and girls local basketball teams facing off to showcase their talent in a competitive three-day event, beginning at 11:15 a.m. each day.

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CHHS Basketball Tourney Set for Saturday

December 16, 2005

This Saturday, December 17, 2005, the Croton-Harmon HS will “host” the first round of the annual Robert Mayclim Tournament at Ossining High School (round two to be scheduled in January 2006).

The four game schedule is as follows:

• 11:00 AM - CHHS (BOYS) vs Haldane HS
• 1:00 PM - CHHS (GIRLS) vs Haldane HS
• 3:00 PM - Ossining HS (GIRLS) vs Sleepy Hollow HS
• 5:00 PM - Ossining HS (BOYS) vs Sleepy Hollow HS

— Croton-Harmon Booster Club

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Skate, Ski or Sled Westchester

December 15, 2005

Westchester residents can enjoy excellent outdoor winter recreational activities close to home at a variety of locations throughout the county that provide ideal opportunities for skiing, skating and sledding for all levels of ability. You must bring your own equipment; no rentals are available.

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Winterfest a la Croton...

December 3, 2005

Join friends and neighbors in celebrating the winter season with live entertainment and hot refreshments on Sunday, December 4, 2005 at 2:00 PM at Vassallo Park at Winterfest 2005.

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Skate Bear Mountain

November 24, 2005

The Bear Mountain State Park Ice Rink is open for public skating sessions (see slideshow) through Sunday, March 6, 2006. Skaters can use the ice for timed sessions on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 10:00 AM and 12 Noon, Fridays at 7:00 PM, and weekends at 10:00 AM, 12:00 Noon, 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM, and 8:00 PM (there is no 8:00 PM session on Sundays).

Skating fees are $4.00 per adult and $3.00 per child aged 5-12. Senior citizens and spectators are $2.00 each, while children aged 4 or under are free. Skate rentals are $4.00 per pair and skate sharpening is available for $5.00 per pair. Lockers are also available for rent. The skating lodge also has restrooms and a concession with hot and cold refreshments in addition to a bank of vending machines. Parking on weekends and holidays is $6.00 per car.

On December 2, 2005, a Figure Skating Show is scheduled from 6:45 to 7:45 PM, followed by a Fireworks display from 8:00 to 8:30 PM, with public skating sessions taking place at 4:30 and 8:30 PM.

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