The Rec Commission manages the town beach & the rec. park. They also run activities such as swim lessons, youth soccer, the “Try”athalon, bike tours, Folsom Ski & Ride club, & ice skating.
The Recreation Commission meets every other month, on the 2nd Tuesday at 7:00 pm. For now, the meetings are in person and via Zoom. (link in the agenda)
Carol Tremble - Chairperson - (term expires 11/2022) Chuck Hulse - Treasurer / Secretary - (term expires 11/2022) Phil Scott - Vice-Chairperson - (term expires 11/2023) Jessica Jackson - (term expires 11/2023) Marion Palermo - (term expires 11/2023) Dylan Degree - (term expires 11/2023) David Hobbs - (term expires 11/2024) David Lane - (term expires 11/2024) Rosemary Zamore - (term expires 11/2024) Mandy Hotchkiss - (term expires 11/2024)
David Lane Rosemary Zamore Mandy Hotchkiss
South Hero Recreation Commission
Announces Summer 2022 Events
Mark your Calendars now – more details will follow
Tennis Lessons– For 9-14 year olds, 1/week on Tuesdays at Shore Acres Tennis Courts Beginning July 5 at 11AM. Register at first class. Instructor is Bill Cain, veteran tennis coach and instructor. For more info contact Bill at [email protected]
Group Bike Excursions– For 8-18 year olds, 10AM to 3PM, bikers able to ride 20 miles with snack stop to Burlington and/or Plattsburgh by bike and pedestrian Ferry. Leader-Carol Tremble and adult chaperones welcome. Friday, June 17, Wednesday, July 27 and Wednesday August 24. For more info, contact Carol at [email protected]
Tryathlons– For ages 4-17, three age groups in each event with prizes for participants. To be held at the South Hero Town Beach on two Saturdays starting at 10:30 or so. Dates are July 30 and August 27 and the event leader is Jessica Jackson. She welcomes and additional volunteers and will send out more details as the dates get closer. More info from Jessica at [email protected]
Vermont Boater Safety– At Apple Island Resort, evenings from 6:00-9:00PM each night. Dates: June 21,22,23; July 19,20,21; August 16,17,18; September 20,21,22. Boater Safety Flyer 2022
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South Hero Recreation Bicycle Event #1
June 17, 2022
Bike to Burlington for Lunch! Group biking event for ages 8 and over to participate without a parent. Group size is limited to the first 20 respondents since that is the ferry capacity. Bring at least $5 for ice cream and bring snacks, lunch and plenty of water in a backpack for riding or a bag attached to the bike. Carol T can supervise 6 participants but will need another adult for each group of 6 riders. Riders need a good working bicycle either road bike or mountain, a spare tube in case of flats. Meet at the bike ferry parking lot on Martin Road at 10 AM on Thursday, June 16, 2022 and plan to be back around 3PM that day. If you have questions or to register for this event, contact Carol Tremble at 802-372-6313 or [email protected] Free event for anyone from South Hero who wants to participate and if the $5 for ice cream is too much for your family, the Town Recreation department or Carol will cover it. Parents please download the Waiver form at https://southherovt.org/departments/rec/ or sign one when dropping off your child for the event.
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Recreation Events Waiver Form: SOUTH HERO recreation EVENTS WAIVER
Link to the South Hero Front Porch Forum Calendar:
2022 Agendas for the Recreation Commission and the Trails Subcommittee:
- September 27, 2022 Rec Commission Agenda
- September 13, 2022 Rec Comm Agenda
- August 16, 2022 Rec Comm Agenda
- Rec. Comm. Agenda July 19, 2022
- April 14, 2022 Trails Subcommittee agenda
- March 10, 2022 Rec. Comm. Agenda
- February 10,2022 Trails sub-committee Minutes
- Trails Subcommittee Agenda Feb. 10,2022
- January 13, 2022 Rec. Comm. Agenda
2022 Minutes for the Recreation Commission and the Trails Subcommittee:
- Sept. 13, 2022 Rec. Comm. Minutes
- August 16, 2022 Rec Comm Minutes
- July 19, 2022 Rec. Comm. Minutes
- April 14, 2022 Trails Subcommittee Minutes
- January 13, 2022 Rec. Comm. Minutes
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