GC Centennial Soccer Registration Deadline Approaching

The Garden City Centennial Soccer Club will be opening their fall season on Saturday, Sept. 12.

Garden City’s Karen Pompay Scores in Sixth Annual Heart & Sole 5K Run

A record-breaking field of 349 runners and walkers crossed the finish line at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Middle School at the 6th annual Heart & Sole 5 Kilometer Run on Sunday morning, July 12, and Garden City’s own Karen Pompay scored as the first woman overall.

Garden City Recreation Department News

Summer Adult Basketball in Field House    

The Garden City Recreation Department will open the Field House on Wednesday evenings from 7:30 to 10 p.m. for open basketball time. This program is open to ages 18 and older who are residents of the Village of Garden City. Games are strictly “pickup.” This program will continue until Aug. 19.

Homestead Students Celebrate National Run Day

On June 3, students and staff at Homestead School celebrated the value of running as part of a healthy and active lifestyle. This first-time initiative was centered on the idea that running is for everyone!

Recreation Department News

Summer Adult Basketball In Field House

The Garden City Recreation Department will open the Field House on Wednesday evenings from 7:30 to 10 p.m. for open basketball time. This program is open to ages 18 and older who are residents of the Village of Garden City. Games are strictly “pick up.” This program will continue until Aug. 19.

Junior Lifeguard Tournament at Jones Beach State Park

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced that on Monday, July 13 Jones Beach State Park is hosting the Junior Lifeguard Tournament. This is the sixth year that this prestigious tournament will be held at Jones Beach State Park.

Garden City Recreation Department News

Summer Softball Leagues

Applications are now available for the Recreation Department’s men’s and women’s summer softball leagues. Contact Steve Espey at Community Park for an application or for more information at 483-2525. Play will begin the last week in June. The fee for the season is $500 per team. One of our women’s team’s is looking for players. If you are 18 or over and want to play slo-pitch softball give us a call at Community Park at 483-2525.

Garden City Recreation Department News

Summer Softball Leagues

Applications are now available for the Recreation Department’s men’s and women’s summer softball leagues. Contact Steve Espey at Community Park for an application or for more information at 483-2525. Play will begin the last week in June. The fee for the season is $500 per team. One of our women’s team’s is looking for players. If you are 18 or over and want to play slo-pitch softball give us a call at Community Park at 483-2525.

GCAA News

GCAA Basketball Now Accepting Applications

GCAA, an entity that has been running sports in Garden City for over 50 years, is now accepting applications for the 2009-2010 basketball season. The application can be downloaded from the GCAA website, www.gc-aa.com. Please sign up early as the number of registrants will determine the amount of court time GCAA receives. By signing up now, you lock in the discounted rates of $40 for the K-1 clinics and $60 for intramurals. The rates increase by $10 on Sept. 1 and late fees apply after Oct. 1. The intramural season starts in early December and runs through the middle of March 2010.

Garden City Recreation Department News

Summer Concerts Announced

The Garden City Recreation Department is pleased to announce its upcoming Gazebo Concert Series. The concerts are held at the Gazebo on the corner of Hilton and Stewart avenues and begin at 7:15 pm. So bring a chair, come join us and enjoy! The concerts will be:

June 25 - The Clusters

July 2 - Buddy Merriam and Backroads

July 9 - The Chiclettes

July 16 - Manhattan Sky

July 23 - The Village Musicmakers

August 6 - Emil Stucchio and the Classics