Events at a Glance

July 2-3

Captain Thomas P. McCann Mascot School
10:30am-12:15pm, 44th Street Beach, sicbp.com

All future lifeguards will learn from the best during Captain Thomas P. McCann Mascot School. Boys and girls ages 4-8, will enjoy two mornings of fun with members of the Sea Isle City Beach Patrol. Mascots will learn beach and water safety while also participating in races and games.

July 5

Blackthorn Rugby Sea Isle Ruggerfest
10am-3pm, Dealy Field, blackthornrugbyclub.com

Hosted by Blackthorn Rugby Club, the Sea Isle Ruggerfest is back at Dealy Field! This decades-long tradition features men’s and women’s matches each with two 15-minutes halves. Whether you are a competitive player, or a casual player just looking for some exercise, the Ruggerfest will allow you to showcase your skills all day.

Captain P. Thomas McCann Mascot School Races
10:30am-12:15pm, 44th Street Beach, sicbp.com

After two days learning from members of the Sea Isle City Beach Patrol, mascots will experience a series of races such as sprinting and relays as they take the skills learned in school and apply them to the friendly races that teach good sportsmanship. This is a longstanding tradition of the beach patrol and not to be missed.

July 10

Full Moon Beach Yoga
8-9pm, 5th Street Beach, njbeachyoga.com

Enjoy Moon Salutations and Moonlight Meditation on the 5th Street beach as the full moon rises over the ocean. Online registration is required and opens two weeks before the event date. Teri O’Connor, ERYT-500, Reiki Master and owner of NJ Beach Yoga, guides the class with assistance from local yoga teachers. Donations collected benefit Metavivor, which supports a cure for stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer.

July 11

For Pete’s Sake Cornhole for Cancer
3:30-7pm, Excursion Park, 267-708-0510

An endeavor of the For Pete’s Sake organization, Maryanne Pastry Shoppe will host its fifth annual Cornhole for Cancer fundraiser in memory of late family member, Peter R. Bossow Jr., a SIC lifeguard. The round-robin style cornhole tournament guarantees that each team will play four games. Registration is required and is open online. Join the event and help bring respite to families facing cancer.

July 12

Dave Farina Men’s Basketball Tournament
9am-2pm, JFK Blvd. Basketball Courts, visitsicnj.com

Build your eight-man roster and sign up to participate in the Dave Farina Men’s Basketball Tournament. Teams will play five-on-five with 12 teams max. Hosted by Sea Isle City’s Division of Recreation, this double-elimination tournament costs $150 per team. Register today at seaislerec.recdesk.com.

July 17

Flyers Community Caravan
2:30-4:30pm, Excursion Park, visitsicnj.com

Don’t miss your chance to hang out with Gritty and meet legendary Flyers alumni! Enjoy games, music, photo ops, and more — it’s a day full of fun for fans of all ages.

July 18-20

Beach Classic Men’s Street Hockey Tournament
Friday 6-11pm, Saturday 8am-10pm, and Sunday 8am-8pm, Dealy Field Hockey Rink

Get ready to compete in this three-day street hockey tournament! Players will enjoy the classic winter sport with a beach flair. There will be varying levels of skill, as well as men’s and coed games, in a round-robin format. Whether you are a hockey player or simply looking for a fun way to exercise, this is a great opportunity.

July 19

Sandy Sprint 5K & Family Walk
8:30-10:30am, Excursion Park, sandyovarian.org

The Sandy Sprint is hosted by the Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation to spread the word about its mission and raise funds to advance research. The event includes a 5K Run, a 2-mile family fun walk, a survivor ceremony, and more. Race-day registration begins at 7:30am and the event will begin at 8:30am. There will be an after-party at the Oar House Pub.

1-Mile Ocean Swim
11am, 44th Street Beach, SICBP Headquarters, sicbp.com

Test your physical and mental endurance during the 1-Mile Ocean Swim, hosted by the Sea Isle City Beach Patrol. Sign up online at sicbp.com. Pre-registration will close on July 17 at 11pm, but there will be on-site registration from 9-10:30am.

Hot Dog Day
11am-2pm, VFW Post 1963, 301 JFK Blvd., vfwpost1963.com

The public is invited to attend this community event and enjoy hot dogs, sodas, chips, and other popular snacks for sale. Proceeds from the event benefit veterans and active-duty military members.

July 22

Seize the Wave
9am-1pm, 37th Street Beach, epilepsyservicesnj.org

Seize the Wave is a surf instruction event made possible through the partnership of Epilepsy Services of New Jersey and Paul’s Purple Warriors. Open to 35 registered participants, this event offers the chance to experience guided surf lessons led by the experts at Heritage Surf Shop and Tass Home Remodeling. The session will begin with instruction on the beach before participants head into the ocean alongside experienced surfers.

July 22-Aug. 7

Lifeguards in Training Program
10:30am-1pm, Beach Patrol Headquarters, 10 44th St., sicbp.com

Want to learn what the Sea Isle City Beach Patrol is all about? Open to ages 14-17, the lifeguards in training program will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from July 22-Aug. 7. The program will introduce basic lifesaving skills and rescue techniques as an educational and physical training foundation for prospective beach patrol employees. Beach patrol instructors will apply principles of surf bashing, swimming, running, paddling, and ocean rowing to techniques of water rescue and beach management appropriate to age and developing skill.

July 23

Beach Bards Poetry & Prose Reading Series
6:30-8pm, Sea Isle City Library, 4800 Central Ave., cmclibrary.org

The Beach Bards Poetry and Prose Reading Series presents both emerging and established poets and writers at the Sea Isle City Library branch. Poets will perform readings from their original works, followed by an open mic. The event is free and open to the public.

Christmas in July – Photos with Santa
6:30-8pm, Excursion Park, visitsicnj.com

Get ready for a little holiday magic – summer style! Santa Claus is making a special stop in Sea Isle for Christmas in July. Stick around after his visit for a screening of “The Muppet Christmas Carol” under the stars at Excursion Park.

July 25

Our Perfect Storm: A History of the March 1962 Storm that Devastated Sea Isle City
8-9:30pm, Excursion Park, seaislemuseum.com

Presented by the Sea Isle City Historical Museum, this event will offer a discussion led by Dr. Joseph A. LaRosa Jr., the author of two books on the catastrophe: “Our Perfect Storm: A History of the March 1962 Storm that Devastated Sea Isle City,” and “Storm Stories,” a collection of oral histories from survivors. Survivors will also relate their personal stories and assist with the presentation.

July 26

Shore Softball Classic
9am-4pm, Dealy Field Softball Field, heydayathletic.com

Heyday Athletic will host its annual Shore Softball Classic at Dealy Field. The format will include 10-vs.-10 coed games, with a cost of $375 per team. There will be prizes for the winning team, including long-sleeved championship shirts and a Heyday trophy.

July 27

Phillies Youth Home Run Derby
9am-1pm, Dealy Field, visitsicnj.com

This free batting competition is open to boys and girls, ages 7-12, who will swing at balls thrown from an automatic pitching machine, as they compete for prizes by gender in four age groups. Prizes for most participants, and the first-, second-, and third-place finishers in each age group advance to regional finals. Register the day of the event starting at 9am.

July 28

Rosary Recitation
9-9:30am, Gazebo at Promenade & JFK Blvd., stjosephsic.org

Join the parishioners and clergy of the St. Joseph Church in praying the Rosary. It is a beautiful meditation and uniting prayer to the Blessed Mother.