IMPORTANT 2008 SPORTS REGISTRATION INFORMATION The Recreation Department has adopted the policy of a late fee for sports registrations that occur after the published deadline.  Late registrations cause administrative and organizational difficulties when trying to plan leagues and schedules.  In addition, late signups cause teams to grow beyond an appropriate size, which has an adverse effect on the ability of the participants to learn and develop.  Therefore the creation of the $25 late fee was established. All registration periods and dates will be published in the monthly newsletter and the Recreation brochure, will be displayed in the Community Center, and will be promoted on the Community Center outdoor sign.  For your convenience, the annual deadline dates are listed below.  Registration forms will be made available at least one month in advance of the set deadlines.  Thank you for your cooperation! The Recreation Board has determined that a stricter stance should be taken in regards to collection of late fees, so please make sure to adhere to these dates or you will be required to pay the $25 fee: Annual Activities and Deadlines Spring Soccer                      March 1 Youth Baseball/Softball         April 1 Cheerleading                        July 15 Flag Football                        July 15 Men's/Women's Softball        July 15 Fall Soccer                          August 1 Basketball                           October 15
	Fast Pitch Clinics Girls ages 9-11 (as of August 1, 2008) will receive softball fast pitch instruction from Ed Glass, Cuyahoga Heights High School Varsity Softball Coach and members of his coaching staff. These clinics will include fundamentals of fast pitch technique, such as: proper footwork, arm motion, and much more! Stop down at the Front Desk of the Community Center to pick up your registration form today! Clinics are held at the Community Center. April 13 and 20 4 – 5:30 PM Residents – FREE Non-Residents -  $7/session
	Youth Baseball and Softball Clinics Receive baseball and softball instruction for boys and girls from Marc Lowther and Ed Glass, Cuyahoga Heights High School Varsity Baseball and Softball Coaches. Topics will include fundamentals of hitting, baserunning, fielding, throwing and much more! Stop down at the Front Desk of the Community Center to pick up your registration form today! Clinics are held at the Community Center. Session #1 March 2 Age 7-8 (as of 8/1/08) 4-6 PM Session #2 March 16 Age 9 -12 (as of 8/1/08) 4 -6 PM Residents – FREE Non-Residents -  $7/session
	Resident Pick-Up Volleyball & Basketball This Fall season, head down to the Community Center for some pick-up sports with your buddies!  Grab your basketball or volleyball gear out of the closet and replace the Winter blues with jump shots and lay-ups or sets and spikes!  Play begins Tuesday, October 2 and will continue weekly based on participation levels.  If you have an interest in participating or if you have any other questions, please call Todd Von Ville at (216) 524-9365 for further details. Open Volleyball Tuesdays from 8-10 PM Sundays from 12-2 PM Pick-up Basketball Thursdays from 8-10 PM Sundays from 2-4 PM These programs are FREE to members.  Members are permitted to bring 1 guest free, and each additional guest will be charged $3 per visit to participate.  MEMBERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE BEHAVIOR OF THEIR GUESTS.
	VVCC 500-Mile Club Join the VVCC 500-Mile Club!  Get credit for the miles you log at the Community Center.  Your mileage totals include both miles walked and miles run on the indoor track, treadmill or crosstrainer.  Record 500 miles and you earn a t-shirt!  Seniors have the opportunity to earn a t-shirt at 300 miles.  And if you can make it to 1,000 miles (600 for seniors), you can add a pair of shorts to your collection!  This program is a great way to keep track of your fitness progress and help you reach your goals.  Stop down at the Community Center and start your miles today!