YOUTH PROGRAMS


Basketball - Itty Biddy (Gr. K-1)
Basketball - Itty Biddy (Gr. K-1)

Itty Biddy (Gr. K-1)

When: Saturdays
             Oct. 25 - Feb. 14
             9:00 am - 10:00am 

Where: Ridgeway Elementary School
Itty Biddy is an instructional program. 

Session Session Dates Days of Week Location(s) Grade/Age Filled  
Itty Biddy Basketball (Gr. K-1) 10/25/2025–02/14/2026
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Ridgeway Elementary School K–1st 12/30
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Basketball - Sr. Coed (Gr. 8-10)
Basketball - Sr. Coed (Gr. 8-10)

Sr. Coed Basketball
(Grades 8-10)
When: Week of Oct. 20 - Week of Feb. 13
            7:30 - 9:30 pm
            Mon, Tues, Thurs or Fri 
            (1 hr. per team pending schedule)
Where: Manchester Middle School
Games and practices. Overlap may occur pending skill level.
If any parents or guardians are interested in coaching a team, Click Here for the Volunteer Coaching Paperwork. 

Session Session Dates Days of Week Location(s) Grade/Age Filled  
Sr. Basketball (Gr. 8-10) TBD
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8th–10th 13/80
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Friday Night Rec
Friday Night Rec

Friday Night Rec

Who:  4th and 5th Graders 
   

When: Fridays

            6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

            Session 1: 1/9 – 1/30

            Session 2: 2/6 – 2/27

Instructor: Reid Stapp, Phys. Ed teacher at Ridgeway

Where: Ridgeway Elementary School Gym

Fee: $50

This program is designed to give kids something to do on Friday nights during the cold winter months. Kids can enjoy their favorite gym games while spending time with friends and developing new friendships within our community.  Kids must where sneakers that tie in order to participate in the games.

Session Session Dates Days of Week Location(s) Grade/Age Filled  
1/9-1/30 Friday Night Rec 01/09/2026–01/30/2026
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Ridgeway Elementary School 4th–5th 7/30
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2/6-2/27 Friday Night Rec 02/06/2026–02/27/2026
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Ridgeway Elementary School 4th–5th 3/30
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Basketball - Biddy (Gr. 2-4)
Basketball - Biddy (Gr. 2-4)

Biddy Basketball
(Gr. 2-4)

When: Saturdays
            Oct. 25 - Feb. 14
            10:00am - 3:00pm (1 hr. per team pending schedule)
Where: Ridgeway Elementary School
If any parents or guardians are interested in coaching a team, Click Here for the Volunteer Coaching Paperwork. 

Session Session Dates Days of Week Location(s) Grade/Age Filled  
Biddy Basketball (Gr. 2-4) 10/25/2025–02/14/2026
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Ridgeway Elementary School 2nd–4th 17/80
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Basketball - Jr. Coed (Gr. 5-7)
Basketball - Jr. Coed (Gr. 5-7)

Jr. Coed Basketball (Gr. 5-7)
When: Week of Oct. 20 - Week of Feb. 13
            6:30 - 7:30 pm
            Mon, Tues, Thurs or Fri
            (1 hr. per team pending schedule)
Where: Manchester Middle School
Games and practices. Overlap may occur pending skill level.

If any parents or guardians are interested in coaching a team, Click Here for the Volunteer Coaching Paperwork. 

Session Session Dates Days of Week Location(s) Grade/Age Filled  
Jr. Basketball (Gr. 5-7) 10/20/2025–02/13/2026
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Manchester Middle School 5th–7th 11/80
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Kum Sung Martial Arts
Kum Sung Martial Arts

Karate (Tae Kwon Do)
Ages 2 & Up


When: Mondays
             Ages 2-4               6:00 - 6:30pm
             Ages 5-12             6:30 - 7:00pm
             Ages 13 and Up    7:00 - 7:45pm

Session: 9/29 - 12/01 

Session: 12/08 - 3/02/26 (No Class 12/29, 1/19, 2/16)

Session: 3/09 - 5/11

Where: Manchester Fire House 
              Commonwealth Blvd
              Manchester

$65 PROGRAM FEE - Pay by credit card/check/cash at Kum Sung & show proof of payment to RECREATION

Session Session Dates Days of Week Location(s) Grade/Age Filled  
Karate - 9/29-12/01 09/29/2025–12/01/2025
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Manchester Fire House 2+ Years 13/30
Karate - 12/08-3/02 12/08/2025–03/02/2026
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Manchester Fire House 2+ Years 1/30
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Karate - 3/09-5/11 03/09/2026–05/11/2026
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Manchester Fire House 2+ Years 1/30
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Self Defense Class
Self Defense Class

Self Defense Class

When:
Monday
            Oct. 6 - 27
            7:30 - 8:15 pm

Where: Commonwealth Firehouse, Manchester

Learn and practice basic self defense techniques that are customized for different age groups, gender and physical capabilities.

$50 PROGRAM FEE - Pay by credit card/check/cash to Kum Sung & show proof of payment to RECREATION

Session Session Dates Days of Week Location(s) Grade/Age Filled  
10/6 Self Defense 10/06/2025–10/27/2025
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Manchester Fire House 0/10
Spirit Factory - Tumbling
Spirit Factory - Tumbling

Tumbling 
Ages 5 - 12


When: Wednesdays
            10/01 - 12/03
            6:00 - 7:00pm


Where: Spirit Factory All Star 
               Training Facility
               Route 37, Toms River

The tumbling facility is equipped with all necessary equipment and staff to teach all levels of tumbling skills form beginner to advanced.
Session Session Dates Days of Week Location(s) Grade/Age Filled  
Fall Tumbling (5-12) 10/01/2025–12/03/2025
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Spirit Factory Training Facility 5–12 Years 9/15
Wrestling
Wrestling
Wrestling 
Grades K - 12

When:     
Tues. & Fri.

                 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

   Session: 10/03 - 12/12 (No Class 10/31, 11/4, 11/7, 11/28)
   Session: 1/06 - 3/06/26 (No Class 12/26, 12/30)
   Session: 3/24 -6/02 (No Class 4/3, 4/7, 4/10)

Where: Manchester HS Wrestling Room
Instructor: Joe Schmidt


This program is designed to provide training in technique to boys and girls interested in learning the sport of wrestling. It is also designed to provide boys and girls with wrestling backgrounds the ability to further enhance their skills so that they are able to compete competitively at the scholastic and off season tournament levels.

Session Session Dates Days of Week Location(s) Grade/Age Filled  
10/03-12/12 Wrestling 09/30/2025–12/12/2025
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Manchester HS Wrestling Room K–12th 11/30
1/6-3/6/26 Wrestling 01/06/2026–03/06/2026
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Manchester HS Wrestling Room K–12th 1/30
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3/24-6/2/26 Wrestling 03/24/2026–06/02/2026
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Manchester HS Wrestling Room K–12th 0/30
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