Recreation
Avon Recreation Department
The Avon Recreation Department provides recreation services for the children of the Borough of Avon-by-the-Sea, as well as Avon Elementary School tuition students. Some of the activities include soccer leagues in the fall, basketball leagues in the winter, baseball and softball leagues in the spring, and a variety of beach and pool activities in the summer. The department also runs the Leisure Citizens, Halloween Party and Holiday Tree Lighting event.
Proof of Residency Policy: Avon Recreation reserves the right to request proof of residency at the time of registration. Please have available an Avon tax bill, water/sewer bill or lease along with your driver's license when signing up for summer activities. All checks should be made payable to ARC.
Refund Policy: There are no cash refunds or credits issued for recreation activities.
Avon-by-the-Sea 2023 Summer Recreation Activities
Boardwalk & Beach Events
Registration Form For All Recreation Activities
Avon Recreation is excited to kick off the warmer weather with the annual Town Wide Garage Sale, along with a host of exciting summer activities!
The Avon Town Wide Garage Sale is scheduled for Saturday, May 6th from 10am - 3pm (rain or shine). If you would like to participate in the sale, please register your garage at the Avon Borough office to be included on a Map handout. Garage Sale applications are $5.
Recreation Sign-ups - Recreation registration forms can be downloaded here: Registration Form For All Recreation Activities. Please note there is a separate form for Junior Lifeguards. We will be offering an in-person registration on May 1st from 6-8pm in the Avon Municipal Building. Completed registration forms can be dropped off or mailed with payment (one check payable to ARC) to the Avon Borough Office (301 Main Street Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ). All summer registrations are due June 1 ***new date*** (with the exception of Junior Lifeguards).
Please note: We are in the process of converting to an on-line registration, but it may not be available in time for this summer’s activities. Please move forward and register ASAP using the current registration forms.
Swim Team ($45 per child) Pool members only - badge requiredWe are excited to get the Avon Gators back in the water! Registration is limited to swimmers in grades K – 8. All swimmers must be able to swim at least one pool length. Practices will start Monday, June 19. Practices are held on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday as follows: ages 8 & under from 5-6pm and ages 9 & up from 6-7pm. The first swim meet is scheduled for the first week of July. Swim Team is a great place for the children to learn the next level of swimming and help to build their confidence and strength in the water. We have hired 2 lead coaches this year with plenty of experience and have added a lifeguard who will be present for all practices.
2023 Swim Meet Schedule: TBD
Water Ballet ($45 per child) Pool members only - badge requiredEveryone is already talking about the show! Water Ballet practices will begin on Tuesday, July 4th. Practice times will vary depending on age. The show is scheduled for Tuesday, August 8th, with a rain date of August 9th. Dress rehearsal will be Sunday, August 6th from 5:30 - 7pm.
| Fall Grade | Practice 1 | Practice 2 |
| K | Mon 8-8:30 am | Weds 8:30-9 am |
| 1 | Mon 8:30-9 am | Thurs 8-8:30 am |
| 2 | Tues 8-8:30 am | Thurs 8:30-9 am |
| 3 | Tues 8:30-9 am | Fri 8-8:30 am |
| 4 | Weds 8-8:30 am | Fri 8:30-9 am |
| 5 | Mon 7-7:30 pm | Weds 7-7:30 pm |
| 6 | Mon 7:30-8 pm | Weds 7:30-8 pm |
| 7 | Mon 8-8:30pm | Weds 8-8:30 pm |
| 8 | Mon 8:30-9pm | Weds 8:30-9 pm |
| 9 | Mon 9-9:30pm | Weds 9-9:30 pm |
Pool Membership is open to residents and non-residents of the Borough of Avon-by-the-Sea. Non-resident pool members must be sponsored by a resident of the Borough of Avon-by-the-Sea.
Summer Leisure Citizens Pool Aerobics
Water aerobics is back! Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 - 1:00 pm this summer in the Avon Pool. Aerobics will be starting July 11th and run until August 25th. Participants must have a season pool badge or be a sponsored guest.
Surf Camp ($50 Per child) 
*Must be Avon Resident or Avon Tuition Student to Register*
Surf Camp is scheduled for the week of July 10th-14th from 8-10am. Depending on the number of surfers, ages 8-10 will surf M/W/F and ages 11 & up will surf T/TH/F. Children must be minimum of 8 years old to participate. Check out the schedule below:
Ages 8-10:
Monday, July 10
Wednesday, July 12
Friday, July 14
Ages 11 & up:
Tuesday, July 11
Thursday, July 13
Friday, July 14
Summer Entertainment on the BoardwalkClick the link below to see our entertainment schedule for 2023!
Boardwalk & Beach Events
Junior Lifeguard Program
Dates: Monday’s & Wednesday’s from June 26th - August 2rd
Time: 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Location: Norwood Avenue Beach
Ages: 8 to 16
Cost: $130 per person
Contact: Jesse Le Vine, Avon Lifeguard Chief (wavehawker@gmail.com)
To view the Registration Form, click HERE!
B.A.L.C. FALL SOCCER - BELMAR AVON LAKE COMO FALL SOCCER ($50 per child)
B.A.L.C. Soccer is open to boys and girls in Kindergarten through 8th grade. Teams will be picked, and coaches will schedule practices. Season will start in September. Please see our division break down below:
| Grade | Division Type |
| K-1 | Co-Ed |
| 2-4 | Boys/Girls |
| 5-8 | Boys/Girls |
2nd-4th AND 5th-8th GRADE BOYS AND GIRLS’ DIVISIONS WILL PLAY 6V6. ALL GAMES WILL BE AT 22ND AVE IN LAKE COMO.
We are also looking for volunteer coaches - please consider volunteering, as we need coaches to have a season! The Fall Soccer Season will be starting in September.
Please reach out to recreation@avonbytheseanj.com if you have any questions or concerns.
Little LeagueRegistration is now open: Click here to REGISTER!
Recreation Basketball 2023 Season Info
Avon-By-The-Sea Recreation is bringing back the same format as prior years for basketball with clinic play for K-2nd grade and 3rd-8th grade players will have practice once weekly and games on Saturdays. Games will be scheduled with the Recreation Departments from SL,SLH and SG.
Schedule
1. Sign ups are open September 4th through November 18th
2. Practices are starting Saturday, Nov 11th
3. Games will start Jan 6th and run through the first week of March
4. Recreation will host scrimmages in December
5. Clinic for children in grades K-2 will start November 11th
Season Sign Ups - 2 ways
1. Click HERE! Choose "Youth Sports". Please complete registration by Nov 18th.
2. Recreation will have Open Registration in the Municipal Gym with a date TBA
3. Costs are $50 per player and checks made out to ARC.
If you have any questions, please email the Recreation Department at Recreation@Avonbytheseanj.com