Membership application packages for the 1999 season of the Garden City Pool have been mailed to all Village residents.

The pool will be open for the 43rd season at noon on Saturday, June 12. Application packages include the membership application, swim lesson information, and a colorful brochure which details all of the activities and events which will be offered to members this season.

As a reminder, since the Garden City Pool is not tax supported and is financed only through membership fees, Village residents who do not take a membership at the pool are not eligible to use the pool, or to participate in the many special events which are offered there. Please read the pool brochure carefully and become familiar with all of the enjoyment which is available to your family prior to deciding to join. A pool membership continues to be on of your best entertainment and leisure values, providing seven day a week fun for your family throughout the hot summer months.

The Recreation Department is pleased to announce a series of "drop-in" coached tennis programs which will be held during May and June at Grove Street Park. This program will allow residents who wish to continue to play, and receive instruction while playing, an opportunity to do so until the Community Park courts reopen for the summer. These sessions will be held under the direction of Dick Scott and Jay Gallagher.

This program will be offered on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings beginning on Tuesday, May 18 and continuing until Thursday, June 3, according to the following schedule: Tuesdays - 9 - 10 a.m. - Beginner Tennis (fundamentals of the game); 10 a.m. to noon - Women's Intermediate Level Doubles (Moderate Competitive Level). Wednesdays - 9 - 10 a.m. - Advanced Beginner; 10 a.m. - noon - coached while playing doubles one court for men, one court for co-ed. Thursdays - 9 - 10 a.m. - intermediate lessons) getting into the game situations); 10 a.m. to noon - Women Interested in the Competitive Edge for the ladies interested in tuning their game for summer leagues, tournaments etc. Geared for the stronger and more competitive female players. The cost of these sessions will be $5 per player for the one-hour class and $10 per player for the two-hour class, fees are payable at the courts at the time of the session.

The Recreation Department is pleased to announce that our popular Adult Tennis Lessons, under the direction of Dick Scott and Jay Gallagher, will once again be offered at the Community Park Tennis Courts, according to the schedule below. Registration for these lessons will be held at the Recreation Office in Village Hall beginning May 24.

Monday:

Adult Beginner Lessons 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. $75 per person

Women's Coached While Playing 5:30 - 7 p.m. $100 per person

Men's Coached While Playing 7 - 8:30 p.m. $100 per person

Tuesdays:

Sr. Citizen Lessons 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. $75 per person

*NEW* Women's Competitive Doubles 6 - 7:30 p.m. $100 per person

*NEW* Advanced Adult Couples 7:30 - 9 p.m. $100 per person

Wednesdays:

Adult Beginner/Advanced Beginner 6 - 7 p.m. $75 per person

*NEW* Beginner/Advanced Beginner Adult Couples 7 - 8:30 p.m. $100 per person Women;s learn and Play 8:30 - 10 p.m. $100 per person

*NEW* "Getting Ready for Competition" Intermediate 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. $75 per person

*NEW* Men's Competitive Doubles 7:30 - 9 p.m. $100 per person

Friday:

Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Lessons 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. $75 per person

Women's Learn and Play 9:30 - 11 a.m. $100 per person

These lessons will run for eight weeks beginning the week of June 14, and registration will be taken on a first come, first serve basis in the Recreation Office in Village Hall.

For additional information, please call the Recreation Office at 465-4075.

Girl's Softball - Tryours for the GCAA Girl's Softball Tournament Team will be held the week of May 25 - 28. The tournament will be held from June 26 to Aug. 8 (no games on the holiday weekend) with a guarantee of seven games. For more information, contact Al Vanasco immediately at 741-6767.

Summer Baseball - Open registration continues until June 1 for the 8, 9/10 and 11/12 year old age groups. Plai is anticipated to begin shortly after the July 4 holiday with a season of between 10 and 15 games. Games are played weekday evenings (no games are anticipated to be scheduled for weekends) between teams from Garden City and neighboring towns.

Sponsors, Managers and Coaches Reception - Our annual reception for all sponsors, managers and coaches will be Wednesday, June 2 from 8 to 10:30 p.m. at the Garden City Casino, 51 Cathedral Avenue. Thanks to all our volunteers and sponsors who are so generous with their time and financial support throughout the year.

For information about all of the programs, visit the web site at www.gc-aa.com.

There are still openings in some of the Youth Sports Camps which are being offered for this summer. Soccer Camp, Baseball Camp, Lacrosse Camp and Basketball Camp all still have limited openings. The Tennis Camp unfortunately, is closed and no further openings are available. For details on Camp availability, please call the Recreation Office at 465-4075.

With the spring sports season fast approaching we would like to remind all residents that the recreation department gives preference to the Garden City Athletic Association, Garden City Centennials and Garden City rams for their league programs. When the fields are not in use by the youth organizations, the recreation department or a group holding a valid permit, these ball fields are available for use by residents.

Playability of the fields will be determined by the Recreation Department employee at the field.

In an effort to ensure that the Village playgrounds are being used by Garden City residents and their guests only, the Recreation Staff in the Village playgrounds will be recording names and addresses of people entering the playgrounds. The Recreation Staff may ask residents to show proof of residency. Your help and cooperation in this endeavor is greatly appreciated. Here are the standings in the Men's Spring Softball League, based upon results reported to the Recreation Office through May 18:

Division "A"	W	L
Fire	4	0
Melfkonian and Associates	4	1
Thunder	5	2
Korax	1	3
J.B.'s Big Tuna	1	4
Jameson's	0	5
Division "B"	W	L
Bulldogs	2	0
Merrill Lynch	5	1
McMahon's New Originals	2	2
Leo's	1	3
Los Borrachos	0	2
Bluestone Capital	0	2

The Recreation Department will begin accepting Roster Packages for the upcoming Women's Summer Softball League on Tuesday, May 25. Rosters will be accpeted from teams meeting the following eleigibility requirements:

1. Teams comprised of current residents of the Inc. Villages of Garden City.

2. Teams comprised of players who resided in the Ind. Village of Garden City during their high school years.

3. Teams comprised of employees of the Inc. Village of Garden City.

The fee for this league will be $350, which includes games, balls, umpires and end of the season trophies for winning teams. Applications will not be accepted without a completed roster package, which includes: Roster (name, address, phone for each player) a check for the full league fee, and a copy of a current , valid drivers license for each player rostered. Roster Packages will be available in the Recreation Ofgfice on a first-come, first-first serve basis beginning Tuesday, May 25. The deadline for submitting completed Roster Packages wil be 4 p.m. on Friday, June 11. The league will be formatted to begin play during the week of June 21. For further information, please call the Recreation Office at 465-4075.

The Recreation Department will begin accepting Roster Packages for the upcoming Men's Summer Softball League on Tuesday, May 25. Rosters wil be accpeted from teams meeting the following eleigivility requirements:

1. Teams comprised of current residents of the Inc. Villages of Garden City.

2. Teams comprised of players who resided in the Ind. Village of Garden City during their high school years.

3. Teams comprised of employees of the Inc. Village of Garden City.

The fee for this league will be $350, which includes games, balls, umpires and end of the season trophies for winning teams. Applications will not be accepted without a completed roster package, which includes: Roster (name, address, phone for each player) a check for the full league fee, and a copy of a current , valid drivers license for each player rostered. Roster Packages will be available in the Recreation Ofgfice on a first-come, first-first serve basis beginning Tuesday, May 25. The deadline for submitting completed Roster Packages wil be 4 p.m. on Friday, June 11. The league will be formatted to begin play during the week of June 21. For further information, please call the Recreation Office at 465-4075.

The Garden City Atletic Association will be entering two Girl's Softball Teams in the upcoming Glen Cove Tournament. Teams are being organized in the 13/14 and 15/16 year old age groups.

Tryouts will be held at Garden City Community Park, Field #2 on Tuesday, May 25, beginning at 8:30 p.m. All interested girls are invited to try out for these teams.

For further information about these teams, please contact Al Vanasco at 741-6767.