Recreation Commission
   Contact Information

Catherine Vikstrom
Chairperson

P.O. Box 216
Bridgewater, CT  06752
Phone:  860-355-9133  ext. 2
Fax:       860-350-5944
E-mail:  
cvikstrom@bridgewatertownhall.org

     

C. Vikstrom drops a turn on the Senior Center hill.
C. Vikstrom on the
Senior Center Hill 3/09

   
Ann Virbickas
Pavilion Coordinator
Phone:  860-355-9133 ext.1
Fax:  860-350-5944
E-mail: 
recreation@bridgewatertownhall.org
  
   What We DoLinks

The mission of the Bridgewater Recreation Commission is provide and advocate for affordable recreational opportunities and access to well-maintained recreational areas and equipment. The Bridgewater Recreation Commission cooperates with public and private partners and correlates its offerings with other community organizations to promote a healthy lifestyle, good sportsmanship, and a strong sense of community for Bridgewater residents.

Town Calendar
Documents & Forms
Minutes & Agendas

   Meeting Schedule
Regularly scheduled meetings at 7:00 PM, Town Hall, on the fourth Thursday of every month.
   Members

Jo Buchholz, Secretary
John Flaxman
Jim Moker
Justin Planz
Julie Stuart
Heidi Verdi
Catherine Vikstrom, Chairperson

If you would like to become a member of the Recreation Commission, send a letter of interest to the Board of Selectmen.  If you would like to volunteer for a Special Interest Committee, contact any member for information.

   Additional Information

Challenger Sports Soccer Camp
(ages 3-16)

British Soccer Camps provide young players with the rare opportunity to receive high-level soccer coaching from a team of international experts right in the heart of their own community. Each British Soccer Camp provides players of all ages and abilities the appropriate program and level of curriculum and a wonderful cultural and educational camp experience!
Two dates in the region:

Shepaug Soccer Club
(at Shepaug MS/HS): July 5-9

Bridgewater Recreation
(at Pavilion Facility): August 9-13

sign up online at challengersports.com

Get more information about
summer youth and adult programs at
Golf Quest
1 Sandcut Road
Brookfield, CT

10% discount if you enroll through
Bridgewater Recreation.
use standard registration form

JUNIOR GOLF CAMP (5 DAYS)

JUNIOR LESSONS(1X/WEEK)

ADULT PROGRAMS

 

Connecticut Sports Academy
Mention BRIDGEWATER RECREATION COMMISSION at registration for DISCOUNT
click picture for more information

Multi-Sports Camp 
ages 7-9 and 9-12
two sessions per day

 

 Summer Club Fun
ages 3-6
two sessions per day

   

SPECIAL INTEREST COMMITTEES
Do you have a special interest in a certain aspect of recreation?
Would you like to participate in the planning, development and continued growth of certain programs or facilities?   We want you!

The Recreation Commission seeks volunteers to advocate for targeted areas of recreation. You can help! We can offer so much more with your effort and experience. Volunteers with interests in the following areas (or suggest your own!) sought for special interest committees:

 
 Fishing derby/Pond Tennis Trail Days  River Festival 
 Trunk or Treat Baseball Playground      
 Summer Camp Basketball        Road Race 
 Pedestrian Pathways      Soccer Swimming 

To volunteer or get more information on any of these areas, contact any member of the Recreation Commission, send an email, or call 860-355-9133.

NEW FOR 2010: 
We will conduct Background Checks on our summer staff and volunteers through Integrascan.com

Do you have a suggestion for a Recreation Program? 
Please download a suggestion form!

   Pavilion and Recreational Facility
                

Bridgewater Pavilion
and Recreational Facility

Sarah Sanford Road East
Bridgewater, CT  06752
  

Map and Directions

  Rules and Application for Use of Recreational Facility(complete both sides)

The Bridgewater Pavilion and Recreation Facility is for private use by Bridgewater residents, taxpayers and their guests, Bridgewater businesses that are actually based in Bridgewater,
and Bridgewater organizations only. 
To inquire about availability, contact: 
Ann Virbickas, Coordinator, 355-9133, ext. 1

Please inquire about TULIP, a Tenant User's Liability Insurance Program, available at a special rate through the Town.

   Other Clubs and Sports

Other local recreation programs of interest to residents:

 Shepaug Soccer Club Nonnewaug Youth Football 
 Adult Baseball Leagues Shepaug Baseball and Softball
 Shepaug Basketball Association Brookfield Lacrosse Club
  
  

Minutes & Agendas
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