Section: Sports & Recreation

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Castles Made of Sand

August 14, 2005

On Wednesday, August 17, 2005, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, head down to Silver Lake Park for the 1st annual Sand Castle Building Contest. Croton residents of all ages are invited to participate.

The sand castles will be judged by the Silver Lake lifeguards, in four separate events by age group; 5-years-old and under, 6 to 10-years-old, 11 to 15-years-old, and 16-years-old to adult.

All castles must be completed by 5:00 PM, when the judging will begin. Prizes or awards will be given for each group. Call the Village of Croton-on-Hudson Department of Recreation at 271-3006 or visit the Village website for more information on this and other upcoming events.

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Family Fun Night at Silver Lake

August 2, 2005

Bring the family and a picnic dinner down to Silver Lake Park for a night of games and fun activities on August 3, 2005 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM for the 2nd “Family Fun Night” of Summer!

Enjoy “Luau Limbo Time”, Water Balloon Toss, (click photos to enlarge)

Face Painting and a trip to the “Beachside Tattoo Parlor” (click photos to enlarge).

Fee: Just your regular admission, which includes your photo ID plus the daily rate or a season pass sticker.

Raindate: Thursday, August 4th, same time.

Silver Lake is located at the end of Truesdale Drive. The park offers a sandy beach along the beautiful Croton River. Permits or daily fees are required for swimming. The park is open to Village Residents and School District Residents only.

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Croton's "Back-flip Boy" Skates to Victory

June 19, 2005

The contest, sponsored by The Village of Croton-on-Hudson Department of Recreation and 2nd Nature Skateboard Shop of Sleepy Hollow, was attended by around 45 competitors and an estimated 75 spectators. According to Department of Recreation staff members, the event generated in excess of $300.00 in entrance fees.

Saturday's contest and skateboard demonstration was the first of its kind for the skatepark. Croton riders included Kyra, Max, Lou, David, Lucas, Ross, John, & Matt.

Additionally, there were five other winners from the 14 & under and 15 and & up age divisions, who walked away with a range of awesome prizes, valued at over $800.00, that included skatebord decks, wheels, bearings, t-shirts and skateboard sneakers all generously provided by Doug and his crew from the 2nd Nature Skateboard Shop.

Others in attendance from the skate community included photographer Matt Licari and Jamaal from skate designer Bey-Tech.com.

View more photos of the "2nd Nature Skateboard Contest & Demo".

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Grind Ollie Stall Fakie Manual

June 11, 2005

Join the Village Recreation Department and 2nd Nature Skate Shop in our first ever Skateboard Contest and Demo on Saturday, June 18th.

Registration and practice begins at 12 p.m. There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in both divisions along with a board toss and giveaways! Click here for the contest flyer.

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Lords of Dogtown-on-Hudson

May 31, 2005

2nd Nature Skate Shop will hold an open Skateboard Contest and Demonstration on Saturday, June 18th, hosted by the Village of Croton-on-Hudson Recreation & Parks Dept at the Croton Skatepark at the corner of Municipal Place and Riverside Avenue, just off Route 9 at the 9A/129 exit.

Families and anyone 5 years and older who have a skateboard, helmet, knee and elbow pads are invited to participate and compete. Read on for registration information (flyer here).

Continue reading "Lords of Dogtown-on-Hudson."

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Summer Rec. Brochure Available

April 11, 2005

Information from the Summer Recreation Brochure is now available on the Village Website. Go to the "Recreation Programs" page for more information.

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Skatepark to Open on April 16

March 31, 2005

Skater: Marlon

Get your season pass(es) after April 4th by calling the Recreation Department at 271-3006.

Also see: Recreation "Advisory Board Urges Closure of the Skatepark" and "Surfing the North Shore: Matt Maletta".

Show your support for our skatepark by calling Recreation Advisory Board Trustee-liason and new Mayor Gregory Schmidt at 271-8242.

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Spring Window Painting

Sign up for the Croton-on-Hudson "Spring Window Painting Program" by contacting the Recreation department office at 271-3006. All applications must be received by Thursday, April 14th.

Continue reading "Spring Window Painting."

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Register Now for Summer Day Camp

March 26, 2005

Registration for the Croton-on-Hudson summer day camp and Tiny Tots programs in underway. Pick up your applications at the Croton Free Library or the Recreation and Parks department office.

All applications must be received by 12:00 on Thursday, April 21, 2005. Enrollment will be determined by lottery only. Please call 271-3006 with any questions or coments. All campers must reside within either the Village of Croton-on-Hudson or the Croton-on-Hudson School District.

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Get Your Park ID

March 23, 2005

Croton Recreation & Parks Photo ID can now be obtained for 2005-2006. Go here for instructions.

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