2020 City of Highland Heights
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Volume 1, Issue 4 Summer 2020
It’s Back! The
New Summer Highland Hts.
Activities! Community
Day Parade!
- Page 3
- Page 15
2020
More information about T-Ball,
T-Ball - Where It All Baseball and Softball is available
Something for
Begins on pages 4-6. Everyone at the
Every year, hundreds of children
Highland Hts.
participate in the Highland Hts. Community Park
Baseball, Softball and T-Ball
Programs. Volunteer coaches You name, we’ve got it! Check out
spend countless hours teaching all the recreation programs and
children not only the techniques events coming this summer to our
of the game, but good sportsman- City! The 2020 Summer Sizzler is
ship and team play. In 2019, packed with information about
approximately 150 children, ages programs for all ages!
4-6, participated in the Highland
Hts. T-Ball Program.
Each year, Recreation Director
David Ianiro leads the pack for
the Annual Neighborhood Bicycle
Ride from the Highland Hts.
Community Park through neigh-
boring communities. Information
about the event is on page 14.
Neighborhood Bicycle
Ride Draws a Crowd
Check out all the fun and exciting activities for 2020!
Visit www.highlandhts.com for additional information, downloadable forms, or to register online.
HOW TO REGISTER
Register online at www.highlandhts.com
or
Download a form at www.highlandhts.com
and mail your check to: REGISTRATION DEADLINES
City of Highland Heights
5827 Highland Road BOYS BASEBALL: MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2020
Highland Hts., OH 44143
Attn: Summer Programs GIRLS SOFTBALL: MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2020
or
In Person at the Finance Department COED T
T--BALL: WED., APRIL 22, 2020
in City Hall at 5827 Highland Road
POOL AND DAY CAMP EARLY BIRD
BIRD::
FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2020
SUMMER PROGRAM REGISTRATION
(EXCEPT POOL):
THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2020
Highland Heights Summer Programs are sponsored by:
Chuck Brunello, Jr., Mayor David Ianiro, Park & Recreation Director
City Council Park & Recreation Commission
Lisa Stickan, President Anthony DeLisio, Council Representative
Ann D’Amico Jolene Greve, Chairperson
Anthony DeLisio Laura Pugel, Secretary
Frank DiLalla Nick Cortese
Carol Ganser Rocco Dolciato
Ed Hargate Kathy Gould
Sean Milroy Betty Kryszan
SUMMER SIZZLER INFORMATION
CONTACTS:
Recreation Director David Ianiro coachi1212@aol.com
Boys Baseball Commissioner Adam Garrett adamgarrett.hhbaseball@outlook.com
Girls Softball Commissioner Kelly Pattison kellyhhsoftball@gmail.com
Highland Heights Community Pool highlandhtspool@gmail.com
Day Camp Director Toni White highlandhtsdaycamp@gmail.com
Swim Team Co-Directors: Karrie Faiman karriekovar@hotmail.com
Tammy Coffey cyberkidz@sbcglobal.net
Tennis Coordinators Frank Figueiredo frank@force-sports.com
Kirstie Oravec
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Cleveland Indians Youth Baseball Camp
July 13-17 - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Highland Hts. Community Park
Ages 6-12
Learn to play ‘The Indians Way’ in a safe, fun environment! Led by former Major
Leaguer and Cleveland native Matt Kata, Indians Youth Baseball camps are the
ultimate developmental experience for youth baseball and softball players in
Northeast Ohio. Whether your child is just getting introduced to the game of
baseball or has been playing for a while, Indians Youth Baseball Camps will develop
and improve upon the same basic fundamentals that Indians players work on each
and every day - hitting, throwing, fielding, and base-running. Throughout the week,
the qualified and professional coaching staff emphasizes the importance of keeping
the focus on the process and the things that we can control: our Attitude,
Concentration, and Effort, and encourages each participant to “A-C-E the Day”!
All campers receive and Indians t-shirt and hat, camp workbook and a voucher for
two tickets to see the Indians play on Indians Youth Baseball Camp Reunion Day.
Register at www.mlb.com/indians/fans/kids/youth-baseball/camps
Where: Highland Hts. Community Park
When: Sunday, June 14, 2020
(Rain Day - Sunday, June 21)
Cost: FREE
Time: Begins Promptly at 10:00 a.m.
Registration: In Person at the Park
from 9:45 - 10:00 a.m.
Teams of all ages are welcome; however,
smart phones are required for taking
pictures of scavenger items. All teams with a
completed scavenger task sheet will receive
an award. Team costumes/uniforms are
welcome and encouraged! For information
contact: coachi1212@aol.com.
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Boys Baseball
For additional information, contact Adam Garrett, Boys Baseball Commissioner at
adamgarrett.hhbaseball@outlook.com. Follow us on Twitter: @HH Boys Baseball
GENERAL BASEBALL INFORMATION
Let’s Play Ball!
Official practices start approx. April 13. Regular season begins
approx. May 4.
Make up games for every division can be scheduled Monday
Mandatory player observations will be
through Sunday at any available field for Division play. The
held Sunday, April 5 for Boys Minor &
date and time of the game will be established by the League
Major Divisions at the Mayfield High
Commissioner.
School Field House.
The season ends approx. July 10 after a League Tournament
BOYS MINOR (AGES 9-10) and Championship Game.
REGISTRATION & SIGN-IN: There may be weekend tournament teams in each division.
SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 10:00-10:15 A.M. Contact Adam Garrett at adamgarrett.hhbaseball@outlook.com
for information.
OBSERVATION:
SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 10:15-12:00 P.M. Picture Day will be Saturday, May 23 at the Park Barn Pavilion.
Team times to be announced.
BOYS MAJOR (AGES 11-12) Highland Hts. Boys Baseball has a uniform dress code rule of
REGISTRATION & SIGN-IN: SOLID white baseball pants.
SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 12:00-12:15 P.M.
Each player will receive a team hat, team shirt, and team socks.
OBSERVATION:
All players must purchase their own pair of SOLID white base-
SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 12:15-2:00 P.M.
ball pants. If wearing all-purpose athletic shoes, they must have
Mighty Mite and Pony Divisions will not plastic or rubber cleats. (NO METAL CLEATS).
have observations.
Highland Heights Boys’ Baseball Boot Camp HOW TO REGISTER
Join Highland Heights Boys’ Baseball Alumni Register online at
Players to review the basic fundamentals of www.highlandhts.com
Throwing, Fielding, Base Running and Defense or
Positioning Download a form at
www.highlandhts.com and mail
Saturday April 25, 2020 the completed form and your
Highland Heights Community Park check to:
City of Highland Heights
11:00 am - 1:00 pm (6-9 yr. olds) 5827 Highland Road
$25.00 per Player Highland Hts., OH 44143
(T-shirt and Drink included) Attn: Summer Programs
or
Pre-Registrations only In person at the Finance
Department in City Hall at
Register online at www.highlandhts.com or in 5827 Highland Road
person at Highland Hts. City Hall.
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Boys Baseball
Boys Baseball Major Division Ages 11 & 12:
WHICH TEAM IS RIGHT FOR Highland Hts. Resident Fee $80; Non-Resident Fee $95
MY CHILD….. Players will start breaking down the mechanics of
hitting and defensive play even more than in the earlier
Boys Baseball Mighty Mite Division divisions. They will learn the importance of stride,
Ages 6, 7 & 8: weight shift, balance, timing, and pitch selection.
Highland Hts. Resident Fee $65 Players will also begin to learn that bunting is a big part
Non-Resident Fee $80 of the game. Players will learn proper base running
technique such as running within the base paths,
The Mighty Mite Division is coach pitch. Players will
breaking off the base, stealing, breaking up the double
learn the names and placement of all fielding positions,
play, and run downs. Defensively, players will learn
and learn what an out is, and how it happens. Players
proper positioning in a variety of situations such as
will learn the basic mechanics of hitting, throwing,
covering the base on steal attempts, back up
catching, and base running. Most importantly, the
responsibilities, and anticipating before the strike of
players will learn the importance of team play and
the bat. Major players will learn the importance of team
sportsmanship.
play and sportsmanship.
GAME DAYS: Mon., Wed. & Fri. at 6:00 p.m. and 7:15
GAME DAYS: Monday through Friday at 6:00 p.m. and
p.m. at Fields #4, #5, #6, and #7
7:45 p.m. at Field #7
Boys Baseball Pony Division 13 & 14 Year Olds:
Boys Baseball Minor Division Ages 9 &10:
Highland Hts. Resident Fee $85; Non-Resident Fee $100
Highland Hts. Resident Fee $80
Non-Resident Fee $95 Players will develop both physical and mental skills
that will prepare them for this level and perhaps high
Players will further their knowledge of baseball and
school baseball. Players will review hitting, fielding,
begin to develop proper hitting technique such as
throwing, base running and the rules of the game to be
positioning at the plate, grip on the bat, bat speed,
successful at this level. Players will break down the art
balance, two eyes on the ball, and timing. Defensively,
of base stealing such as the proper way to leadoff,
players will learn position responsibility and the
secondary leads, and reading the pitcher while he is in
mechanics of fielding ground balls, line drives, pop ups
the stretch. Pitchers, along with position players will
and fly balls. The importance of team play and
review the balk rules. Defensively, the players will learn
sportsmanship will also be emphasized.
how to adjust to the pitch to give their team a better
GAME DAYS: Monday through Friday at 6:00 p.m. and
chance at making the play.
7:45 p.m. at Fields #6 and #7
GAME DAYS: Mondays through Fridays at 6:00 p.m. &
8:00 p.m. at Field #1. Interleague play with local
community TBA.
Girls & Boys T-Ball (Co-ed) Resident Fee $45 - Non-Resident Fee $55
Highland Heights T-Ball is a co-ed league in which each team rosters both boys and
girls, ages 4, 5 & 6. Players are introduced to the game of baseball in a simple and
enjoyable fashion. Children will have the opportunity to learn their way from home
plate around all the base paths. The season consists of games that last three innings.
The players will be hitting the ball from a tee and defending their positions. All players
will receive a sportsmanship award at the conclusion of the season. Each player will
receive a team hat and shirt. Teams will be assembled by managers by the end of April.
GAME DAYS: Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Fields #2 - #7 PRACTICE BEGINS: Approx. May 18th
SEASON BEGINS: Approx. June 1 and ends with a night game on approx. June 26th
PICTURE DAY: Saturday, May 23rd at the Park Barn Pavilion
For additional information, contact David Ianiro, Recreation Director at coachi1212@aol.com.
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Girls Softball
For additional information, contact Kelly Pattison, Girls Softball Commissioner at
kellyhhsoftball@gmail.com.
Time to Sign Up! Mandatory player observations will be held Sunday, April 5 for
Girls Pixie Fast Pitch & Jr. Fast Pitch Leagues at the Mayfield
High School Field House.
PIXIE FAST PITCH (AGES 9-10)
REGISTRATION & SIGN-IN: SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2:00-2:15 A.M.
OBSERVATION: SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2:15-3:30 P.M.
JR. FAST PITCH (AGES 11-12)
REGISTRATION & SIGN-IN: SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 3:30-3:45 P.M.
OBSERVATION: SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 3:45-5:00 P.M.
Instructional and Sr. Fast Pitch will not have observations.
GENERAL SOFTBALL INFORMATION
Depending upon the weather, official practices start approx. April 27.
Regular season begins approx. May 25.
Make up games for every league can be scheduled Monday through Sun-
day at any available field for league play. The date and time of the game
will be established by the League Commissioner.
The season ends approx. July 10 after a League Tournament and Champi-
onship Game.
There may be weekend tournament teams in your league. Contact Kelly
Pattison at kellyhhsoftball@gmail.com for information.
Picture Day will be Saturday, May 23 at the Park Barn Pavilion. Team
REGISTER ONLINE OR DOWNLOAD THE times to be announced.
REGISTRATION FORM AT
WWW.HIGHLANDHTS.COM Highland Hts. Girls Softball has a uniform dress code. Each player should
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 6. wear black shorts or black baseball pants and will receive a team hat,
team shirt, and team socks.
WHICH TEAM IS RIGHT FOR MY CHILD…..
Instructional League - Ages 7 & 8: Jr. Fast Pitch League - Ages 11 & 12:
Highland Hts. Resident Fee $65; Non-Resident Fee $80 Highland Hts. Resident Fee $70; Non-Resident Fee $85
This is a coach pitch league structured as an This league is intended to get girls more accustomed to
introduction to the game of softball. Games are five the true fast pitch game (which is the predominant
innings in length and allow the players to review the focus in junior high and high school and in certain grade
basics of hitting, fielding and base running. school programs). Players focus on the fundamentals of
GAME DAYS: Tuesdays and Thursdays the game along with the challenges fast pitch offers.
LOCATION: Fields #4 and #5 GAME DAYS: Mondays through Fridays
LOCATION: Fields #2 & #3
Pixie Fast Pitch - Ages 9 & 10:
Highland Hts. Resident Fee $65; Non-Resident Fee $80 Sr. Fast Pitch League - Ages 13 &14:
Pixie League players begin to pitch their own game with Highland Hts. Resident Fee $75; Non-Resident Fee $90
this introduction to a modified fast pitch (a “flatter” The girls in this league will continue to build upon the
pitch is permitted versus the high arc of traditional fast pitch skills they have learned in previous leagues.
softball). The coaching staff introduces new techniques The league consists of an organized team or teams
to help further develop skills originally learned in our playing games against other local communities. Limited
Instructional League. Hitting, fielding, base running and space available.
pitching mechanics will be reviewed. GAME DAYS: Mondays through Fridays
GAME DAYS: Mondays through Fridays LOCATION: Fields #2 & #3, along with games at other
LOCATION: Fields #2 and #3 local community fields.
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Summer Day Camp
For Information contact Director Toni White at highlandhtsdaycamp@gmail.com.
Follow us on Twitter: @hhdaycamp
The Highland Heights Day Camp Program is designed to provide a safe, fun, non-competitive, recreational
experience for children entering kindergarten through 7th grade in the fall of 2020.
The camp is located at the Highland Hts. Community Park in the Park Barn Pavilion, located across the drive from
the pool. This location provides plenty of outdoor space for activities as well as a large indoor facility in the event
of inclement weather.
Weekly sessions and costs are
Highland Hts. Residents: Non-Residents:
as follows:
Regular & (Early Bird Rate*) Regular & (Early Bird Rate*)
Week 1: June 1 to June 5 For all 8 weeks - $1,010 ($985) For all 8 weeks - $1,310 ($1,285)
Week 2: June 8 to June 12 Any 7 weeks - $905 ($880) Any 7 weeks - $1,170 ($1,145)
Week 3: June 15 to June 19 Any 6 weeks - $780 ($755) Any 6 weeks - $1,010 ($985)
Week 4: June 22 to June 26 Any 5 weeks - $655 ($630) Any 5 weeks - $850 ($825)
Week 5: June 29 to July 3 Any 4 weeks - $530 ($505) Any 4 weeks - $690 ($665)
Week 6: July 6 to July 10 Any 3 weeks - $405 ($380) Any 3 weeks - $530 ($505)
Week 7: July 13 to July 17 Any 2 weeks - $280 ($255) Any 2 weeks - $370 ($345)
Week 8: July 20 to July 24 Any 1 week - $155 ($130) Any 1 week - $210 ($185)
*IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE EARLY BIRD RATE, PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED BY FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2020
REGISTER ONLINE OR DOWNLOAD THE Please attend the PARENT ORIENTATION
REGISTRATION FORM AT meeting on Thursday, May 28 at 7:00 p.m. at
WWW.HIGHLANDHTS.COM Highland Hts. City Hall.
Day Camp Sessions Lunch: Campers need to bring their own snacks and lunch with
the camper’s name clearly marked on the lunch bag or
Day Camp Sessions begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 4:00 p.m. container. Please note that refrigeration is not available.
Camp sessions begin on Monday, June 1 with the last day of
camp on Friday, July 24. Clothing: One Highland Heights Day Camp t-shirt will be
provided to each camper. No additional t-shirts will be given.
Campers may attend any number of weekly sessions. A multi- All campers must wear their t-shirt on field trip days. Please
week discount is built into the camp fees. However, please be mark all items with your child’s name. A bathing suit, towel and
advised that any additional weeks added after Day Camp begins sunscreen should be brought to camp each day. For safety,
are charged at the weekly rate of $155 per week for Highland campers should wear tennis shoes to camp everyday.
Hts. residents and $210 per week for non-residents. Campers
must register and pay in full for all sessions they will attend. Special Requests: If your child has special health or religious
You can pick and choose which weeks you would like your child concerns requiring attention, please make sure to note it on the
to attend day camp. Weeks need not be consecutive. registration form. When we develop camp groups, we must take
many factors into consideration in the best interest of all the
General Camp Information children.
Rain Days: Day Camp operates rain or shine with activities Child Drop-off and Pick-up: Drop-off and pick-up will take place
taking place within the shelter of the Park Barn Pavilion during at the Park Barn Pavilion. You will be asked to fill out a pick-up
inclement weather. list for each child attending camp.
Field Trips: Field trips are an integral part of the camp Program Escorts: Each camper that is enrolled in Tennis or
program. Separate field trip permission slips are not Swim Lessons during camp sessions will be escorted by a
distributed prior to each trip. However, field trip information counselor or a camp volunteer to and from their program
will be made available by our Camp Director on a weekly basis. lesson. Campers enrolled in swim lessons, level 1-4, must
If you do not want your child to participate in any or all field attend lessons before 10:30 a.m. Please let the Day Camp
trips, please notify the Camp Director prior to the trip. Coordinator know the times of your children’s lessons.
Before and After Care: This program runs before and after camp from 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
The cost is $4.00 per half hour and $7.00 per hour to be paid directly, in cash, to the caregiver at the time of drop off or pick
up. Any child not picked up by 4:05 p.m. will be placed in after care. Before and after care is a service we provide separate
from camp and must be paid in cash directly to the worker present.
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Swimming Pool
Address: 5905 Wilson Mills Road - Phone Number 440-442-2423
For additional information contact: highlandhtspool@gmail.com
The Highland Heights Pool Opens Monday, June 1 from 12:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Adult Lap Swim: Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Open Swim: June 1 - August 16: Everyday 12:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.**
Pool Hours and Open Days after August 11 to be determined.
Follow our Facebook page or the city website for additional dates and times.
** The pool will be closed and hours of operation may vary during Swim Team Meets.
Home Swim Team Meet dates will be posted at the pool.
Highland Hts.-Residents Only* Mayfield City School
POOL PASS FEES District Residents
Early Bird Regular
Daily Pass n/a $ 5.00 $ 6.00
Senior Citizen (60+) Daily Pass n/a 2.00 2.00
Individual Season Pass $ 50.00 55.00 100.00
Individual 1/2 Season Pass n/a 30.00 n/a
Select: June 1-July 4 or July 5-Close
Senior Citizen (60+) Season Pass n/a 35.00 n/a
Family Season Pass** 115.00 135.00 195.00
Family 1/2 Season Pass** n/a 75.00 n/a
Select:June 1-July 4 or July 5-Close
HOW TO REGISTER *STRICTLY ENFORCED-Proof of residency is required
for all pool passes. A photo ID/school ID and a utility
Register online at www.highlandhts.com bill are acceptable forms of proof.
or
Download a form at www.highlandhts.com and mail your check to:
City of Highland Heights EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE ONLY TO
5827 Highland Road HIGHLAND HTS. RESIDENTS AND ONLY
Highland Hts., OH 44143 UNTIL
Attn: Summer Programs MAY 1, 2020.
or ALL REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED AFTER
In Person at the Finance Dept. in City Hall at 5827 Highland Rd. MAY 1 ARE AT THE REGULAR RATE.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND PASSES: Governess Pass - $60: The governess need not be a resident;
however, the pass must be purchased by a Highland Hts.
All children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
resident and the pass holder must accompany a resident pass
The pool staff reserves the right to refuse admittance to
holder under the age of 12 years old.
anyone with obvious open sores of any kind or any patron
under the effects of alcohol or any illegal substance. Twelve Time Guest Pass - $50: Available for purchase by a
Infants must wear swim diapers. resident season pass holder only. Pass may be used for
Patrons must be 14 years of age or older to use reclining different guests during the season. Each guest using the pass
chairs. must be accompanied by a resident pass holder.
No food is allowed on the pool deck. All food must be eaten Employees of Highland Hts. Businesses: $75 for individual and
in the food stand area or on the lawn. $185 for a family pass. Proof of employment required.
Pool staff reserves the right to close the pool during
inclement weather conditions or if the temp. is below 65 SUMMER POOL PARTIES: Highland Hts. residents may reserve
degrees. Please call the pool for open/close status if the pool on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 a.m.to 12:00
weather is questionable. The pool opening will be delayed p.m. for a group of 50 or less. The rental fee is $200 which
during home swim meets or pool parties and may be includes lifeguard staff. For more information, or to make a
closed at various times for programs. reservation contact highlandhtspool@gmail.com.
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Swimming Lessons
For more information, contact highlandhtspool@gmail.com.
Classes are filled on a first come, first served basis.
There are no classes on Fridays. Fridays will be used as an inclement weather make-up day.
Children registered for the Highland Heights Day Camp may also register for a.m. swim lessons and will
be escorted to and from swim lessons by our day camp staff. Campers enrolled in levels 1-4 must
attend lessons before 10:30 a.m. Please notify camp staff of date and time your child is registered for
lessons.
Video recording and picture taking will be permitted on the last day of each session only.
Swim Lessons (Level 1 thru 6):
REGISTER ONLINE OR
Session 1 - Mon., June 8 - Thurs., June 25 DOWNLOAD THE
Session 2 - Mon., July 6 - Thurs., July 23 REGISTRATION FORM AT
Cost: $45.00 (Highland Hts. Resident) WWW.HIGHLANDHTS.COM
$60.00 (Non-Resident)
Parent/Toddler Class: This class is based around improving water adjustment
and has one parent in the water with a toilet trained preschooler or toddler
wearing a swim diaper.
Class Limit: 10
Class Time: 5:45 to 6:15 p.m. - Mon. and Wed. or Tues. and Thurs.
Cost: $30.00 (Highland Hts. Resident); $45.00 (Non-Resident)
Level 1 - Water Exploration: Learn floating and Level 4 - Stroke Development: Learn front and back
improve water adjustment. crawl for 15 yards, elementary back stroke,
Class Limit: 12 butterfly and treading water.
Class Times: 9:10-9:40 a.m.; 9:50-10:20 a.m. Class Limit: 15
10:30-11:00 a.m. or 6:30-7:00 p.m. Class Times: 9:00-9:40 a.m.; 10:30-11:10 a.m.;
11:20 a.m.-12:00 p.m. or 7:05-7:45 p.m.
Level 2 - Primary Skills: Learn fundamentals of Pre-requisite: Passing Level 3
swimming, floating, bobbing, kicking, arms
movements, front and back crawl for 5 yards. Level 5 - Stroke Refinement: Front and back crawl
Class Limit: 12 for 50 yards, breaststroke, sidestroke, swimming
Class Times: 9:10-9:40 a.m.; 9:50-10:20 a.m. underwater, diving and rescue skills.
10:30-11:00 a.m. or 6:30-7:00 p.m. Class Limit: 20
Pre-requisite: Passing Level 1 Class Times: 11:20-12:00 p.m. or 7:05-7:45 p.m.
Pre-requisite: Passing Level 4
Level 3 - Stroke Readiness: Learn rhythmic
breathing, deep water safety, front and back crawl Level 6 - Skill Proficiency: Front and back crawl 100
for 10 yards, jump and dive into deep water. yards, continuation of sidestroke and butterfly, flip
Class Limit: 12 turns, surface dives, additional rescue skills and
Class Times: 9:00-9:40 a.m.; 9:50-10:30 a.m. other advanced skills.
10:30-11:10 a.m.; 5:45-6:25 p.m. or Class Limit: 20
7:05-7:45 p.m. Class Times: 11:20 a.m.– Noon or 7:05-7:45 p.m.
Pre-requisite: Passing Level 2 Pre-requisite: Passing Level 5
Private Swim Lessons may be available
depending upon swim instructor availability.
Fill out a request form at the pool after June 8th or contact the pool at
highlandhtspool@gmail.com or by phone at 440-442-2423 for information.
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Hurricanes Swim Team
For more information contact:
Karrie Faiman by email at karriekovar@hotmail.com or Tammy Coffey at cyberkidz@sbcglobal.net
or visit our website at www.hhhurricanes.org.
Swim team suits and
spirit wear will be available
to purchase or order.
Returning swimmers must
be registered before the first
day of practice.
Swim Team Fees:
Requirements:
$75.00 - Mayfield School District Resident
Swimmers, age 8 and under, must be able to
$90.00 - Non-Resident
swim one length of the pool in any legal stroke.
In addition, swim team members must purchase
Swimmers, between the ages of 9 and 15, must a Highland Hts. pool pass for the season at the
be able to swim two lengths of the pool. following rates:
An assessment of swimmers will be done during $ 55.00 - Individual pass or
the first week. This is not a learn to swim $135.00 - Family pass
program or to be used for swim lessons.
Parents are required to help at all swim meets HOW TO REGISTER
that their swimmer attends.
Register online at www.highlandhts.com
Swimmers are required to attend a minimum of or
three practices a week in order to swim in that Download a form at www.highlandhts.com and mail your
check to:
week’s swim meet and attend three out of the
City of Highland Heights
six dual meets in order to participate in the 5827 Highland Road
Championship Swim Meet. Highland Hts., OH 44143
Attn: Summer Programs
Swim team fees must be paid in full to the or
City of Highland Hts. prior to attending a In Person at the Finance Department in
swim meet and before a swimmer’s second City Hall at 5827 Highland Road
week of practice.
PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Beginning Monday, June 1 through Friday, July 24 - Morning and Evening Practice
PRACTICE TIMES
Morning Practice: Monday through Friday:
Advanced Swimmers and All Teens: 9:00 a.m.
a.m.--11:00 a.m.
9-10 Year Old Swimmers: 9:30 a.m.
a.m.--11:00 a.m.
Beginners and All 8 and Under: 10:00 a.m.
a.m.--11:00 a.m.
Evening Practice: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
All Swimmers: 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
SWIM MEETS
Six Dual Meets: Three at Home and Three Away
Season Ends with Championship Meet on Sat.
Sat.--Sun., July 25 & 26
Please note dates and times are subject to change.
10Tennis Program
For more information, contact: Frank Figueiredo at 440-331-0100
or by email: frank@force-sports.com
WELCOME Frank Figueiredo and Kirstie Oravec as the new coordinators of our tennis
program this year. Frank is a student at Cleveland State University, studying pre-physical
therapy. He played varsity tennis at Lakewood High School , and was a walk-on alternate
at CSU. He has taught tennis at Force Sports for the last 3 years.
Kirstie played varsity tennis at Brunswick High School and at Allegheny College in Pennsylvania. She taught
tennis in North Carolina for the past several years, and she brings that experience of coaching players of all ages
to Force Sports this summer!
LOCATION: Highland Heights Tennis Courts - Highland Hts. Community Park- 5905 Wilson Mills Rd.
SCHEDULE: Session One: Mon., June 8 thru Thurs., June 25
Session Two: Mon., July 6 thru Thurs., July 23
TIMES: Classes are held Mon. thru Thurs. - 2 Day or 4 Day Option
2 Day Class: Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday
Highland Hts. Resident $40; Non-Resident $65
4 Day Class: Monday thru Thursday
Highland Hts. Resident $80; Non-Resident $130
(See Course Descriptions below for information and times.)
NO CLASSES ON FRIDAYS. Fridays are used as make-up days for inclement weather.
Register online at highlandhts.com or at Highland Hts. City Hall
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, May 29, 2020
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:
Beginner- 9:00-10:00 (All Ages): This class is for players new to the game of tennis. Court assignments are based
on age as well as ability. Emphasis is placed on good coordination and an introduction to the forehand, backhand
and volley.
Intermediate- 10:00-11:00 (All Ages): This class is for kids who know the basic skills and rules of tennis. Empha-
sis will be placed on controlling groundstrokes, introducing the transition game as well as working on continen-
tal grip skills. Players will also learn how to hit serves and be introduced to doubles formation and strategy.
Advanced Intermediate- 11:00-12:00 (All Ages): This class is for new and returning students who choose to play
tennis as a recreational summer sport. The class will be based with a fast-paced drill setting and will have occa-
sional feeding as well as directed play. Skills that will be taught include and introduction to topspin
groundstrokes, aggressive net play as well sound stroke production.
Advanced- 12:00-1:00 (All Ages): This class is for Varsity Level High School Players, and/or local and sanctioned
tournament players. The class features live ball competitive and cooperative drills and focuses on enabling play-
ers to work off each other in a non-ball feeding format. Examples of skills that will be covered include poaching in
doubles, serve and volley, hitting on the rise, etc.
11Park Activities
Pickleball is a
racquet sport that
combines elements
of badminton,
tennis and table
tennis. Play hard or
City of Highland Heights Adult Pickleball Club play easy while
May 5 - Sept. 17 enjoying a low
impact workout.
Community Park Tennis Courts - 5905 Wilson Mills Rd. Join the club!
Tuesday and Thursday evenings 6:00 p.m.– 9:00 p.m.
$35.00 per person
ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO PRE-REGISTER
LIMITED REGISTRATIONS AVAILABLE. Registration fee includes a t-shirt and a club pizza party.
Register online at www.highlandhts.com or in person at Highland Hts. City Hall.
For pickleball lessons or for mid-season rates, contact David Ianiro at coachi1212@aol.com
Free Family Movie
Night at the Park
Friday, June 26, 2020 - at
Dusk - Highland Hts.
Community Park
Join us for a night of family fun
with a free showing of the movie
“THE LION KING” - Rated PG
Free activities and
family fun before the movie.
Bring your chairs and blankets.
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Community Park Pavilion Rental Information
Park pavilions may be reserved by residents, businesses, and schools located in
the City of Highland Hts.
Proof of residency is required at the time of completing the contract.
Only one rental is permitted per family per year.
The pavilions are not available during the Day Camp Program and Recreation
Department authorized events.
No alcoholic beverages are permitted in the park.
See rental agreement form online at www.highlandhts.com for a complete listing of rules and guidelines.
Upper Pavilion (by the playground) and Lower Pavilion (by the pool):
$100.00 deposit is required in advance from which $50.00 will be refunded to you after the pavilion has been
inspected and found to be in good condition.
Park Barn Pavilion (located across from the pool):
$150.00 deposit is required in advance from which $50.00 will be refunded to you after the pavilion has been
inspected and found to be in good condition.
For an additional $40.00 paid at the time you pay your deposit, you may have
10 of your pavilion guests enjoy themselves at our City Pool during our regular
pool hours on the day of your reservation. You will not be able to purchase
this Pavilion Swim Pass at the pool. Extra passes are available at the rate of
$4.00 per person and valid for the date of your reservation only. To reserve a
pavilion between May 1 and October 1, 2020, call City Hall at 440-461-2440.
Join us for these
activities and more at
the park this summer!
13Community Events
Highland Heights Green Task Force Sponsored by the Highland Hts. Recreation Dept. and the
FreeCycle and E-Waste Recycle Highland Hts. Garden Club
Events Craft Days at the Park will be held again this
Sunday, June 28, 2020 at the year at the Community Park at 5905 Wilson Mills Road.
Highland Hts. Community Park Children will create fun, age appropriate, crafts under the
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. guidance of Garden Club members.
FreeCycle No money is charged for All of the events will be held at the
items. Bring “stuff” (no junk) to give away, Upper Pavilion (by the playground)
and help yourself to stuff from others. from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. on:
This recycle event is to help decrease the
amount of “usable items” that might find Tuesday, June 9 - Tuesday, July 14
their way into landfills. and Tuesday, August 4
“E-Waste Recycle Drive” This is a No reservation needed. Stop by for an afternoon of fun!
recycle drive to collect items that once ran
on electricity or a battery, i.e.: toaster
ovens, cell phones, old power strips/surge NEIGHBORHOOD BICYCLE RIDE
protectors, microwaves, fans, etc. This
type of drive is designed to keep these Sunday, June 28, 2020 - Starting at 11:00 a.m.
items out of the landfills, and to recycle at the Community Park
the pieces/parts of the items. NOTE: We (Rain Date - Sunday, July 5)
cannot accept non-flat screen TVs or CRT Meet at the City Pool at 11:00 a.m.
monitors. No FREON or mercury accepted.
for free registration and a gift.
Participants will take a 2-3 mile ride that will end back a the
BOY SCOUTS TROOP 461
park with refreshments.
U.S. FLAG HOLIDAY FUNDRAISER
The bike ride will begin promptly at 11:20 a.m.
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BOY SCOUT TROOP
by subscribing to their U.S. Flag Holiday Join us for this free family event for all ages.
Fundraiser.
The Boy Scouts will place a flag in your lawn
in the morning and retire it in the evening.
A full subscription ($40) includes all six holi-
days: Memorial Day, 4th of July, Flag Day, La-
bor Day, Sept. 11 (Patriot’s Day) and
Veterans Day. A partial subscription ($20)
includes Memorial Day, 4th of July,
and Labor Day.
Order Deadline for Memorial Day is
May 10, 2020
Order form is available online at http://
www.bsatroop461.com or mail your check
(payable to BSA Troop 461), along with your
name, address, phone number and email ad-
dress to: BSA Troop 461, 1381 Washington
Blvd., Mayfield Hts., OH 44124. Contact Gina
Schmidt at 461flags@gmail.com or
440-460-0082 with questions.
14Community Events
Highland Heights Children’s Easter Party
We need you to fill this chair…..
and Fire Station Open House
LIFEGUARDS NEEDED
L E D At the Highland Hts. Community Pool this
C E L summer. Various shifts and times available.
C A N Applications are available on our website at
www.highlandhts.com or at City Hall.
Contact Recreation Director David Ianiro
at coachi1212@aol.com with questions.
SAVE THE DATE for ……...
Highland Hts. Community Day!
Highland Hts. Community Park - Saturday, July 18, 2020
FUN FOR ALL AGES - GREAT FOOD - ENTERTAINMENT
GAMES AND INFLATABLES - FIREWORKS AND …… A PARADE!
If you have a business, or are part of a group that would like to participate in the parade,
please email Gina Bissell at gbissell@highlandhts.com.
15Community Events
Free Sunday Family Fun
Nights at the Pool
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
June 14 - June 28 - July 12
Open and free for all pool pass holders and Highland Hts. residents must bring proof of residency.
Join us for music, games, crafts and fun!
Join Us at the Pool!!!
Music at the Gazebo Nights
Pool Opens - Monday, June 1
Join us for two nights of at 12:30 p.m.
outstanding entertainment! (Weather Permitting)
Wed., June 24 - 7 - 9:00 p.m.
Light of Two Moons
A very popular Cleveland based group Live Music Poolside
with a unique mix of music from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
island sounds to classic rock, blues,
country and maybe even an old folk Sunday, June 7 - Kelly Wright
Saturday, June 13 - Kelly Wright
tune here and there. Saturday, June 20 - Doug Kaufman
Sunday, June 21 - Flannel
Wed., Aug. 12 - 7 - 9:00 p.m. Sunday, June 28
28–– Hip to That
Funkology Sunday, July 5 - Doug Kaufman
Saturday, July 11 - Hip to That
Saturday, July 25 - Kelly Wright
A Northeast Ohio band made up of Sunday, July 26 - Flannel
Cleveland area music teachers and
professionals playing a mix of Highland Hts. Community Pool is
open to all pool pass holders and
Motown, Disco, R&B, Funk, Country,
Mayfield School District Residents
Classic Rock and 80’s Proof of Residency and
through today’s hits! fee required.
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City of Highland Heights
2020 City Roster
Mayor Chuck Brunello, Jr. 440-461-2440 cbrunello@highlandhts.com
Marlene Kole, Executive Assistant 440-461-2440 mkole@highlandhts.com
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES
2020 MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
Legislative and Finance
Carol Ganser, Ward 1 216-870-3764 cganser@highlandhts.com Lisa Stickan, Chairperson
Frank DiLalla, Ward 2 216-849-4476 fdilalla@highlandhts.com Ann D’Amico
Anthony DeLisio, Ward 3 440-241-0747 adelisio@highlandhts.com Frank DiLalla
Ann M. D’Amico, Ward 4 440-461-4224 adamico@highlandhts.com
Edwin V. Hargate, At Large 440-473-5476 ehargate@highlandhts.com Safety and Service
Sean Milroy, At Large 216-212-4936 smilroy@highlandhts.com Carol Ganser, Chairperson
President Lisa Stickan, At Large 440-759-1106 lstickan@highlandhts.com
Anthony DeLisio
Regina Cahill, Clerk of Council 440-461-2440 rcahill@highlandhts.com
Ed Hargate
CITY OFFICIALS Drainage
Building Comm. Dale Grabfelder 440-442-7403 dgrabfelder@highlandhts.com Sean Milroy, Chairperson
City Engineer Brian Mader 216-731-6255 bmader@highlandhts.com Ann D’Amico
Community Ctr. Coord. Gina Bissell 440-461-2440 gbissell@highlandhts.com Carol Ganser
Finance Director Joseph Filippo 440-442-7404 jfilippo@highlandhts.com
Fire Chief William Turner 440-442-7406 wmturner@highlandhtsfire.com City Council Meeting Schedule
Law Director Tim Paluf 216-696-9555 tpaluf@highlandhts.com 2nd & 4th Tuesdays @ 8:00 p.m.
Police Chief James Cook 440-442-8825 hhpolice@highlandhts.com
Prosecutor Dan Taylor 216-241-1400 dnlwtaylor@yahoo.com For utility rate information
Recreation Director David Ianiro 440-461-2440 coachi1212@aol.com Call PUCO at (800) 686-7826
Senior Coordinator Mary Velotta 440-461-2440 mvelotta@highlandhts.com For NOPEC information on
Service Director Thom Evans 440-461-7266 tevans@highlandhts.com
Electricity, call 1-800-292-9284
Gas, call 1-888-848-7914
Highland Heights Community Pool 440-442-2423 5905 Wilson Mills Road
PUBLIC OFFICIALS
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
US Representative District 14
Community Partnership on Aging, Wendy Albin Sattin 216-291-3902
Highland Heights Seniors, Barb Fatica 440-461-5022
David P. Joyce
Highland Heights 50+ Club , Phyllis Brichacek 440-473-1175 1 Victoria Place, Room 320
Highland Heights Garden Club, Co-Presidents Linda Westmeyer 216-486-0417 Painesville, Ohio 44077
Barb Mlynek 440-442-7715 (440) 352-3939
Highland Heights Green Task Force, Judy Dearden 440-646-9820 email: www.house.gov/writerep
Highland Heights Lion's Club, President Tom Baker 440-449-4190
Hillcrest Rotary 216-381-1700 US Senator Rob Portman
448 Russell Senate Office Building
MISCELLANEOUS PHONE NUMBERS Washington, DC 20510
202-224-3353
Cleveland Division of Water 216-664-3060
Cuyahoga County Auditor 216-443-7010 US Senator Sherrod Brown
Cuyahoga County Board of Elections 216-443-3200 713 Hart Senate Office Building
Cuyahoga County Board of Health 216-201-2000 Washington DC 20510
Cuyahoga County Court House (Marriage Licenses) 216-443-8922 (202) 224-2315
Cuyahoga County Mayfield Public Library 440-473-0350
Cuyahoga County Sanitary Engineering (plugged sewers, dye tests) 216-443-8201 State Senator District 24
Dominion East Ohio Gas 800-362-7557 Matt Dolan
First Energy 800-589-3101 Senate Building-1st Floor
To Report a Power Outage 888-LIGHTSS 1 Capitol Square
Kimble Refuse Trash Pick Up 800-201-0005 Columbus, Ohio 43215
Lyndhurst Municipal Court, 5301 Mayfield Road 440-461-6500
Mayfield Board of Education District #1819 440-995-7200
(614) 466-8056
Richmond Heights Post Office 800-275-8777 State Representative District 6
Phillip M. Robinson, Jr.
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS COMMUNITY CENTER - The community center has two rooms 77 S. High Street, 11th floor
with an adjoining kitchen available to rent for your parties or meetings. Please call Gina Columbus, OH 43215
Bissell at 440-461-2440, ext. 149 or e-mail gbissell@highlandhts.com for more infor-
(614) 644-6041
mation. You can also find more information on room rentals at www.highlandhts.com.
Email: rep06@ohiohouse.gov
5827 Highland Road, Highland Hts., Ohio 44143 Phone 440-461-2440, Fax 440-461-9062, Web: www.highlandhts.com
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