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With warm weather fully coming around, Hudson County is launching more recreational opportunities and we’ve caught up on the latest with Saint Peter’s Prep athletics in this Hudson County news round up!
Special Needs Park Facility Opens in Bayonne
Bayonne has made a sports facility just for youth who are physically challenged.
On May 3, Bayonne and its Division of Recreation officially opened up the city’s new $2.4 million Special Needs Facility called the “Field of Dreams” at 11th Street Park.
The renovations included:
- New dugouts
- Bleachers
- Field turf
- Fencing
- Two ADA playgrounds
- Picnic areas
- Improved handicap access
The Field of Dreams is home to the Division of Recreation’s special needs sports program, soccer academy and special needs baseball program, or better known as the Buddy Baseball League.
The “Field of Dreams” was designed for “ensuring [those with special needs] enjoy the full benefits of baseball and softball in an athletic environment structured to their specific abilities.”
The Buddy Baseball League started its 10th season this past Saturday. It first started in 2015 and is a program for the youth who are developmentally and physically challenged in Bayonne.
“We are very excited about this new chapter of Special Needs Sports & Recreation. The Field of Dreams will be a safe place, where children and adults with special needs can truly enjoy a recreational facility,” said Superintendent of Recreation for the City of Bayonne Pete Amadeo.
“We will always ensure a safe and welcoming environment. We look forward to seeing many smiling faces for years to come.”
The facility will be open for Bayonne residents only and a membership, which is limited to those with special needs and their families only, will be required.
You can also become a member if you:
- Participate in Special Needs Soccer Academy and/or Buddy Baseball
- Have IEP, diagnosis by a doctor (all ages)
- Receive special needs services
A membership is free and members must be registered with the City of Bayonne. You can register for a membership here.
The new Field of Dreams will also host a summer camp in July.
Are You Interested In Playing Football Or Soccer This Summer? Sign Up Here!
Tie your cleats! Summer football and soccer registration is now open in West New York.
The soccer program is available for children ages 7 to 18 and football is available for ages 8 to 14.
You can register here for both programs.
For all recreation information, call 201-295-5120 or you can visit their office on Mondays to Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 428 60th St. in Room 7.
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Saint Peter’s Prep Baseball Loses Their Winning Streak
Saint Peter’s Prep baseball snapped their five game winning streak with their 4-3 loss against St. Joseph’s Regional on Saturday.
The Marauders was originally 3-0 this past week with wins against Pascack Valley and North Bergen, which was a two-game series.
On Monday, the Marauders recorded 13-3 victory over North Bergen where Lorenzo Camilleri helped SPP get on the board. Thatcher Partelow also hit a three-run home run to end the game.
Their second win of the week also came against North Bergen. The Marauders came out on top 16-5 as David Tallarida went three-for-three with a home run, a triple and three RBIs (runs batted in). Logan Chi and Jayden Beriguette each added two hits and two RBIs, while Justin Perez also added two RBIs.
The Marauders nabbed another win on Thursday (3-0) over Pascack Valley where Derek Barber and Tiago Enright each had an RBI.
The Marauders ended the week with a 13-5 record. Their next game is set for Monday, May 5 against Hudson Catholic.
Saint Peter’s Prep Golf Season Wraps Up
The Saint Peter’s Prep Marauders end their season on a high note by seven strokes with a 174-181 win over Dwight Englewood.
Jack St. Ledger led with a 40, while Zach Mendoza and Luca Blake both had a 43 and Shaan Khanna scored a 48.
The Marauders end their season with a 4-7-1 record.
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