Fall 2023 Activities

To register, please visit https://register.communitypass.net/somerville or contact the Recreation Department. 

Open Registration

Pre-Season Wrestling Clinic

This clinic is for students in grades K to 8. It will provide an introduction to wrestling and a refresher for those who have previously participated. All levels (beginners to advanced) are welcome.

• Dates: Saturday, Oct 14 to Nov 11
• Time: 10 to 11:30 am
• Location: Somerville High School
• Cost: Free for Somerville residents. $25 for non-residents.
• Registration: https://register.communitypass.net/somerville
• Contact: For more information, call Coach Eric Allena at (908) 625-3013
  

Halloween Spooktacular

• Date: Tuesday, Oct 31
• Time: 3 to 6 pm
• Location: Downtown Somerville

Enjoy music, activities, and entertainment on Division Street, Main Street, and at Borough Hall. Save the date and stay tuned for more information!

Somerville 5K Turkey Trot 

• Date: November 23, 2023
• Location: Engine Co. #1, 170 E Main St
• Entry Fees (non-refundable)
  • August: $30 (early bird pricing)
  • September: $35
  • October – Nov 10: $40
  • Nov 11 - Nov 25: $40 (shirt not included)
• Online Registration: www.somervilleturkeytrot.com.
• Paper Registration

Closed Registration

Fall Youth Tennis

• Dates: Mondays, Sept 11, Sept 18, Oct 2, Oct 9 and Oct 16
• Grades K - 2: Monday 4 - 4:55 pm
• Grades 3 - 4: Monday 5 - 5:55 pm
• Grades 5 - 6: Monday 6 - 6:55 pm
• Location: Henry P. Vander Veer Memorial Park (122 Veterans Memorial Drive East)
• Cost: $90 (5-week session)
• Requirement: Students must reside or attend school in Somerville
• Registration: Closed

Fall Adult Pickleball

Beginner instruction for those who are just starting (grips, scoring, rules, etc.) and strategical analysis and form correction for intermediate players. 

• Tuesdays: 12 - 1 pm,Sept 12, 19, 26 and Oct 3, Oct. 10
• Sundays: 4:30 - 5:30 pm, Sept 17, Oct 1, Oct 8, Oct 15 and Oct 22
• Location: Henry P. Vander Veer Memorial Park (122 Veterans Memorial Drive)
• Cost: $90 (5-week session)
• Requirement: Must be a Somerville resident
• Registration: Closed

NJ Santos Rush Soccer Clinic & Games (Ages 4-7)

Somerville Recreation is partnering with NJ Santos Rush to provide development, academy style, soccer training. Kids will develop foot-skills, ball control and a love of the game through technical drill and games. Players will leave each week having built on the skills they learned during previous sessions to create a lasting skillset.

• Dates: Saturdays, Sep 16 - Oct 21 (6 weeks)
• Session 1: 9 to 10 am
• Session 2: 10 to 11 am
• Location: Carol Pager Sports Complex (Green Street)
• Ages: 4 to 7 (boys and girls)
• Fee: $66 (6 weeks, t-shirt included)
• Equipment: Shin guards are required. Cleats are recommended.
• Registration: CLOSED (was open from Aug 11 - Sep 8) 

Fall Soccer League (grades 1 to 8)

This entry-level soccer program is for youth, in grades 1 to 8, who reside or attend school in Somerville. Teams play with surrounding towns in a league administered by Bridgewater Recreation. 

• Cost: $50
• Registration: CLOSED (was open from June 20- to July 31)
• Practices: One night per week after 5:30 pm, beginning in September (weather permitting).  
• Games: Played at various Bridgewater fields (weather permitting) on Saturdays from Sep 23 to Oct 28 (make up date is Nov 4).
• Equipment: Team Jersey, Shin Guards, Cleats or Sneakers Players should bring their own soccer ball, if possible (Gr 1 & 2 = Size #3 ball; 3rd to 6th Grade = Size #4 ball; 7th & 8th Grade = Size #5 ball)
• Coaches: Volunteers are needed! New coaches must obtain the Rutgers S.A.F.E.T.Y. Certification and submit a fingerprint/background check. If interested, please contact the Recreation Department