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Due to safety precautions related to COVID-19, the Paterson Recreation Complex is CLOSED until at least August 1, 2021.
Mission
Paterson Recreation's mission is to enrich the experience of students at Berkshire
Community College through safe and always-improving facilities and programs. Serving
and engaging students, faculty, staff, and the greater Berkshire community, Paterson
Recreation provides opportunities to learn and reinforce healthy behaviors, build
relationships, develop leadership skills, and pursue goals.
Paterson Fieldhouse maintains a fitness center, basketball court, turf field, two
grass soccer fields, three adult outdoor tennis courts, two youth tennis courts, and
an outdoor pool that is open during the summer. Day lockers are available for for all users.
Check back soon for our Summer 2021 programming lineup!
BCC PTA Program 10 Minute Movement Breaks
The second year students of the BCC PTA program have developed two videos to help our community move and stay healthy during the
day. Check them out and remember to give yourself a break in the day!
Yoga with BCC Student Cierra Thompson has moved to Monday's at 5:30pm starting on
March 29th. Here is a link to the class. For more information on the class scroll down to the 'Fitness' section on this page.
If you can't attend the class live - here is a recording of our most recent class:
Disclaimer: Participation in this Yoga class is voluntary. Physical activity programs may result
in injury, and by participating, you assume the risk of injury that may result from
your participation. Paterson Recreation strongly recommends that you participate from
a space that is suitable for this activity. For example, make sure that you have moved
nearby furniture and other potential hazards. Paterson Recreation recommends using
a mat or, if you don’t have one, a carpeted area. Participants are encouraged to stop
if they experience pain or injury and should seek appropriate medical advice or care
as needed. Paterson Recreation strongly recommends that each participant have an annual
physical examination and follow the advice of your health care provider before participating
BCC has partnered with Berkshire Fitness & Wellness and Cutting Edge Fitness this
semester to offer the BCC Community more online fitness classes that are FREE to BCC
students, faculty, and staff.
Scroll down to the Fitness section of this page to check out the full schedule of
our online fitness classes as well as the class descriptions. Classes begin February
1st.
Berkshire Fitness & Wellness is offering a tremendous opportunity to BCC students,
faculty, and staff. A free 3-month membership is available to their Fitness Center.
Just email paterson@berkshirecc.edu for more information.
Berkshire Fitness & Wellness hours are as follows:
Monday - Friday 4:30 AM - 9:00 PM Saturday 5:30 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Fitness and Athletics Calendar from Paterson Field House
COVID 19 Update
Paterson Recreation Complex including the Fitness Center, Gymnasium, and Turf Field
will be closed until at least June 1, 2021.
The Paterson Recreation Pool status for summer 2021 is not yet decided.
Additional closure dates are possible. Updates will be posted here as they are available.
Community members will have their memberships extended once Paterson reopens, so they
do not lose any days for which they have paid.
Membership & Rates
BCC Students, Faculty & Staff: FREE!
Day Pass: $7
Standard Monthly Rate: $30
Standard Yearly Rate: $275
Seniors/Alumni/Local First Responders: Monthly Rate: $25 / Yearly Rate: $225
Summer Pool Membership: $80
Rentals & Reservations
Paterson Recreation Facilities are closed until June 2021. Rental inquiries after
June 1, 2021 can be submitted by using the form below.
For information about renting or reserving the Gene Dellea Turf Field, the basketball
court, the grass soccer fields, the outdoor pool, or tennis courts, please complete
this form and a member of the Paterson Recreation team will reach out to you within one business
day.
All facilities are open to the public during normal Paterson operating hours when
their use does not interfere with college activities.
Operational Hours
Facility will be closed until at least June 1, 2021.
Adventure has a great slate of events for the Spring 2021 semester. Please reach out to paterson@berkshirecc.edu if you have any questions.
Paterson Recreation's Adventure program provides programs, events, and equipment to
get Paterson Recreation users into the outdoors. Unless noted all Adventure programs
are FREE and open to any BCC Students, Faculty, Staff, Paterson users, and BCC Alumni and
their families. If events fill priority will always go first to BCC students. Also
if any event requires equipment that you don't have reach out and we may be able to
provide it.
Adventure Special Events - Spring 2021
January 26th 3:30pm - Snowshoe at BCC
February 3rd 3:00pm-9:00pm - Jiminy Peak Twilight Skiing & Snowboarding
February 9th 3:30pm - Snowshoe at BCC
February 23rd 3:00pm-9:00pm - Jiminy Peak Twilight Skiing & Snowboarding
April 27th 9:00am - Kayak Trip at Cheshire Reservoir Email paterson@berkshirecc.edu for more details
The Fit3D Body Scan will be available again once Paterson Recreation is able to reopen.
The Fit3D allows you to obtain a full 3D image of your body from a 40-second scan.
This scan provides information about your body measurements, weight, posture, composition,
and wellness, and delivers the data to you through a private account. Record multiple
scans over time and track your fitness progress!
All Spring 2021 Fitness Classes are Live Virtual Offerings Classes begin February 1st
50 Classes available from Berkshire Fitness & Wellness
To receive a link to all of these Berkshire Fitness & Wellness classes please email
paterson@berkshirecc.edu to receive a waiver. Once the waiver is printed, signed, and emailed back you will
receive a link.
Class that combines elements of ballet, Pilates, yoga and light weight training using
your own bodyweight as resistance while challenging the core, stability and balance.
Helps to reinforce strength and muscle tone.
This program was written by Zumba so you know the music is pumping. It is a synchronized
workout to the music. This class will take your fitness routine to the next level!
Tai Chi - Tuesday 11:00am, (YoChi) Thursday 11:15am
An ancient Chinese discipline of meditative movements practiced as a system of exercises.
Latin fitness dance class that is fun and energizing. In the circuit is with weights.
Zumba Step includes the Step platform.
9 Classes available from Cutting Edge Fitness
*Please note, specifically for Cutting Edge classes (this does NOT apply to Yoga with
Cierra nor classes from Berkshire Fitness & Wellness) participants may only take two
30 minute classes, or one 45-minute to an hour long class per week. To receive a link to all of these Cutting Edge Fitness Classes please complete this waiver.
Edge Body Bootcamp - Tuesday 5:30pm, Friday 6:00am
Instructor: Aimee Sinopoli of Cutting Edge Fitness Length: 55 minutes Class Link will be emailed after completing this Waiver and emailing it to paterson@berkshirecc.edu
Description: Be prepared for anything!! This cardiovascular challenge can combine,
multi-impacted moves, boxing, jump rope, medicine ball drills and more! It’s important to mix up your cardio exercises with strengthening poses and techniques.
With this class, you can do both. Various cardio segments are included to mix things
up along with resistance strength training. It’s a full-body workout that checks all
the boxes! Leave it to the instructor to surprise, energize and challenge your endurance!
Enhance Your Fitness (Active Agers) - Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00am
Instructor: Aimee Sinopoli of Cutting Edge Fitness Length: 45 minutes Class Link will be emailed after completing this Waiver and emailing it to paterson@berkshirecc.edu Description: Our group exercise program is designed for our active agers that uses
simple, easy-to-learn movements that motivates individuals to stay active throughout
their life. Each class session includes cardiovascular, strength training, balance
and flexibility exercises and the fostering of strong social relationships between
participants.
Oh My Core - Tuesday 6:00am
Instructor: Aimee Sinopoli of Cutting Edge Fitness Length: 30 minutes Class Link will be emailed after completing this Waiver and emailing it to paterson@berkshirecc.edu
Description: Our 30 minute Oh My CORE workouts are packed with effective abdominal
and core moves from start to finish! You will strengthen your abs, trim your waistline,
and truly improve your overall core function. The exercises included are standing
waistline moves, plank work training, and various effective sit-up variations all
targeting the core area. Oh My CORE attacks your midsection from all angles to get
you real results faster!
PLYOGA - Monday 5:30pm & Thursday 6:30am
Instructor: Aimee Sinopoli of Cutting Edge Fitness Length: 30 minutes Class Link will be emailed after completing this Waiver and emailing it to paterson@berkshirecc.edu Description: PLYOGA is a 4 part fitness system that utilizes the centered and balanced
principles of Yoga as an active recovery for a segmented class in Plyometric interval
movements. Starting with a ballistic warm-up, transitioning into our interval segment,
getting briefly CRAZY in our 3rd segment, and then yoga perfection! You will use every
movement and core plane evenly in PLYOGA.
PLYOGA Mashup Bootcamp - Saturday 8:00am
Instructor: Aimee Sinopoli of Cutting Edge Fitness Length: 50 minutes Class Link will be emailed after completing this Waiver and emailing it to paterson@berkshirecc.edu
Open Recreation offerings will be update once Paterson Recreation is able to re-open,
but below are the programs that were offered prior to the COVID-19 closure.
Open Recreation are activities that are free and open to all on a first come, first
serve basis. We would love to see you drop in!
Martial Arts Club Open Recreation Pickleball - led by Pat Mele Open Recreation Badminton
The Paul E. Raverta Tennis Complex are open as of March 20, 2021.
Courts will be open from 8:00am until dusk each day. The Tennis Complex will NOT
be open when Paterson Fieldhouse is hosting a COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic. These
dates can be subject to change with very little notice. For this week the Tennis
Complex will be closed due to COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics on:
Tuesday May 4th Thursday May 6th Saturday May 8th
In recognition of his leadership and love of the game, the tennis facilities at BCC
were dedicated in honor of the college's 6th president, Dr. Paul E. Raverta. The complex
boasts three standard adult courts and two "10 and Under" courts for children.
The Paul E. Raverta Tennis Complex, which is open to the public, was made possible
by the Berkshire Bank Foundation, Berkshire Bank Foundation—Legacy Region, Petricca
Industries, USTA Western Mass, USTA New England, and USTA National.
Health/Fitness Requirement for Students
In these extraordinary times, we have made the difficult decision to waive Forum and the Heath Fitness requirements for students graduating through Spring
2021.
