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Ocean City prides itself on having something to enhance everyone’s recreation and leisure time. Throughout the island there are well equipped parks and playgrounds, maintained for safety and fun on a year round basis. There are baseball, softball, football, soccer, field hockey and multi-purpose fields. Numerous basketball, tennis, street hockey, shuffleboard and volleyball courts complete the array of active recreation sites, many of them lighted for added hours of enjoyment. The City’s twelve hole par three golf course provides hours of enjoyment in a scenic meadow setting. Children can choose from a variety of fun and educational programs throughout the year. Adults can take part in the full array of programs at the Aquatic and Fitness Center, as well compete in such activities as softball and volleyball. Find out more here and get involved in all that Ocean City has to offer. You’ll be glad you did!  Register Now at Community Pass.
 
 

Summer Programs

Recreation Events

Runs and Walks

January 1, 2012 - 5k Boardwalk Run, 1 pm. 
For more information call 609-525-9300 or click here

May 20, 2012 - Ocean City Triathlon/Duathlon.
For more information call 609-398-6900 or click here.
Register Now

June 9, 2012 - Ocean City Police Chase 5k Race
For more information call 609-398-6900 or click here.

September 3, 2012 - Mayor's Labor Day Race 
For more information call 609-398-6900 or click here.
Register Now

September 30, 2012 - OCNJ Half Marathon & 5K
For more information call 609-398-6900 or click here.
Register Now

 

Special Activities

OCPD Community Policing Unit Youth Leadership Club - 6th - 8th grade
March 21st - May 30th, 2012 3rd & 4th Wednesday of March, April & May
Click here for flyer and permission slip
Click here for Club Schedule

Ocean City’s 6th Annual End to End Boardwalk Bike Tour
April 28, 2012 – 10am
Registration 9am OCHS Football Field
Sponsored by:
Ocean City High School Interact Club & Ocean City/Upper Township Rotary
Click Here for Event Flyer

All Events Calendar

Click here to view all Ocean City Special Events

Spring Programs

Indoor Field Hockey Clinic
Ocean City Recreation Indoor Field Hockey Clinic
 
We want you to fall in love with field hockey! At the 6th St. Sports Civic Center.
 
Develop Confidence in your Game
Master Fundamental Skills
Experience Game Competition
Establish Lasting Friendships
 
Sticks will be available. Shin Guards & Mouth Guard Required
 
Fridays:
4th- 6th Grades: 4:30 pm—5:30 pm
7th & 8th Grades: 5:30 pm—6:30 pm
For Ocean City Students and sending districts
 
Registration: 2/1 – 3/16
or in person at the Sports & Civic Center located at 6th & Boardwalk
 
For more information call 609-525-9304
 
 
Baseball Pitching Clinic

Baseball Pitching Clinic

4th through 8th Grades
Ocean City Students

Friday clinics
3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30

Registration begins February 1st - March 9th

Register online at https://register.communitypass.net/ocnj

or at the Sports & Civic Center located at 6th & Boardwalk

For more information call 609-525-9304

Click here for Pitching Clinic Flyer

Indoor Soccer

Ocean City Recreation Indoor Soccer

Kindergarten through 5th Grades
Ocean City Students

Games begin the week of March 19th

Register online at https://register.communitypass.net/ocnj

Games held at the Sports and Civic Center located at 6th & Boardwalk

For more information call 609-525-9304

For more details, click here for Indoor Soccer Flyer

K-1st Grade Pee Wee League Schedule

2nd - 3rd Grade Biddy League Schedule

4th - 5th Grade Intermediate League Schedule

 
OCYAA Little League Baseball

T-Ball                        Ages: 5 & 6 years old    (Starts May 5, 2012)
Minor League         Ages: 7, 8 & 9 years old
Major League         Ages: 10, 11 & 12 years old
Age cut off date: 9/30/12.  Major league cannot be 13yrs old before 5/1/12 

Birth Certificate Required  Individual Fee - $35  2 Children  - $60 3 or more - $75
($5 Late Fee after February26th) 

Where to Register:
February 11th- Civic Center 10am- 12noon
February 16th- Primary School 6 pm-8 pm
February 25th - Civic Center 10am- 12 noon Last day of Registration is April 6th 

For More Information Call:  Greg Donahue at 399-8069 gregdonahue@hotmail.com or frankfav66@gmail.com

Click here for Little League Flyer

Click Here for Little League Registration Form

Pickelball

Come play pickelball at the Ocean City Civic Center! (6th & boardwalk)

Pickleball is a fun game that is played on a badminton court with the net lowered to 34 inches at the center. It is played with a perforated plastic baseball (similar to a whiffle ball) and wood or composite paddles. It is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players.

Mondays & Wednesdays
Intermediate players 9 AM
Beginner/Clinic 10:30 AM

Extra paddles will be provided if needed.

New York City Bus Trip

May 19th, 2012 Bus Trip.  Spend the day in New York City. Bus leaves the Ocean City Transportation Center, 10th & Haven Ave at 8:00am. Departs New York City 6:00pm. For more information call 609.525.9304 or email lrumer@ocnj.us
Click Here for more information

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Winter Programs

OC Rec Basketball
Hey kids! Get lots of playing time, develop skills, challenging competition and fun for all skill levels. Leagues feature competition to challenge every child’s ability in a supportive, family-oriented atmosphere. All games played at the 6th St. Sports and Civic Center.
 
2 Basketball Clinic are offered for grades 1-4 prior to the season beginning.
Saturday, Nov 19th & Dec 3rd    1st & 2nd grade 9:00 – 10:00AM
                                                3rd & 4th grade 10:00 – 11:00AM
 
1st & 2nd grade (Co-ed) play Sat mornings 9:00 (beginning 12/17)
Registration: 10/22  - 11/20 $25
 
3rd & 4th grade (Co-ed) play Saturday mornings 10:00AM or 11:00AM (beginning 12/17)
Registration: 10/22 – 11/20 $25
 
5th & 6th grade (Co-ed) play Mondays &/or Wednesdays 5:00PM or 6:00PM (beginning 1/4)
Registration: 10/22 – 11/20 $30
Championship Intermediate Winners - Buckeyes  
7th & 8th grade (Co-ed) play Wednesdays &/or Saturdays 6:00PM, 12:30PM (beginning 1/4)
Registration: 10/22 – 11/20 $30
Championship JR High Winners - Suns
Travel Basketball
Ocean City Travel basketball teams play in the Southshore basketball league.
To view schedules, league info and directions to game venues go to www.leaguelineup.com/southshore.
Street Hockey

The street hockey program is run by the Ocean City Recreation Dept., and is open to both boys and girls ages 3rd grade to 12th grade. There are two separate leagues, 3rd – 8th grade & 9th – 12th grade.
 

Registration begins Oct 1st – Nov 30th. One clinic is offered in November prior to December league play. OC Rec Team Hockey Shirts are provided.
Required Equipment: Helmet with cage, shin pads that cover the knees, Hockey Gloves and Hockey Stick with butt at the end.

The OC Rec program has been a great success since it's inception in 1997. Well attended and acknowledged to be a great activity for our children. We welcome your involvement. You can contact our Program Supervisor – Lisa Rumer at lrumer@ocnj.us or 609.525.9304

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High School Indoor Field Hockey League
Ocean City High School Indoor Field Hockey League--
Area High School Field Hockey Teams represented by their captains.
Played at the 6th StreetSports and Civic Center
For more info call 609-525-9304or email lrumer@ocnj.us
Click here for full season league schedule