Category Archives: Sports

Newton Kindergarten Soccer — registration now open

Registration is now open for Newton Kindergarten Soccer. The spring program has two divisions: the Kindergarten Division is for those children currently in kindergarten. The Pre-K Division is for children who will enter kindergarten in the Fall of 2017. This year games are at Oak Hill Middle School beginning April 1st. To be eligible, children must live or attend school in Newton, including private schools. Register by March 17th.

To find out more or to register, please visit the website: http://kindergartensoccer.org/.

Newton Kindergarten Soccer, run by the Zervas PTO, is an introduction to soccer with a focus on making friends, learning teamwork, and developing confidence. Each spring, over 250 incoming kindergarteners and 200 current kindergarteners throughout Newton play in the league. Players are grouped with other children who either live in the same neighborhood or will attend the same school for kindergarten, so that incoming kindergartners can meet future classmates.

Note that Lincoln-Eliot and Burr families generally participate in Garden City Soccer, and that Memorial Spaulding usually has its own program.

Spring Activities in Newton – Newton Heartbreak Hill Road Race & Walk

It’s time to start dusting off those running (or walking) shoes! The 25th annual Heartbreak Hill Road Race and Family Walk is a perfect way to shake off some of that cabin fever! Just one mile, up and down famed Heartbreak Hill!

Every runner receives an official digital-clock time, a race medallion, goody bag and a free ticket to the pre-race pasta party at Newton City Hall on Friday, April 14th. The 1st, 2nd & 3rd place runners in each category win a trophy! The first 500 registrations receive a free t-shirt.

There are fun free activities for kids organized by the Lasell College Special Events students. Not a runner? Everyone can walk the course at 11:30. Register at www.newtoncommunitypride.org $10 child/$12 adult.

April 15th, 11:30 am – 3:00 pm
Newton City Hall

Catchball: The fastest growing team game for women!

Catchball is like volleyball only you catch the ball. Geared toward women of all ages and abilities! Come check it out and join the team at the JCC on Tuesdays at 7:30-9:30 pm, February- June.

For more information and to register contact bostonetcatchball@gmail.com and visit the website https://bostonet.wordpress.com/ or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bostonetcatchball/

Open enrollment for dance

Creative Steps Dance Studio has open enrollment, and welcomes new students at any point-not just in September! They offer a variety of classes with warm and energetic teachers and tuition is very reasonable. Dancers range in age from 2-18 years old.

Offerings include ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, modern, and boys only hip hop. The main goal of Creative Steps is that students leave the studio each day with a sense of pride and joy as they take on his/her own knowledge of proper dance technique. Recitals are optional! The studio is located at the Boys and Girls Club of Newton.  For more information, please call the director at 617-645-7786.

February Break basketball

ASA Hoops is hosting a February Vacation basketball Clinic at the Brown Middle School in Newton. This clinic is for boys and girls ages 7-15, and will run from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm daily. Last year’s clinic did sell out, those interested are encouraged to pre-register at: www.asahoops.com/clinics. For questions email: Coachb@asahoops.com.

Think Spring! Think Softball

Newton Girls Softball, a recreational league for Newton girls in grades Kindergarten – 7, provides an experience that fosters positive self-esteem, team spirit, and individual growth through personal achievement and as a team member. Players of all skill levels will have a fun and rewarding experience.

Please visit www.NewtonGirlsSoftball.org for more details and/or to register on-line. First deadline is coming up:

January 31st: Deadline to register without paying a late fee.
February 28th: Deadline to register (late fee applied) with guaranteed placement and pair-me-with requests.
After February 28th: Placed on wait list without “pair-me-with” rights
Opening Day: April 30th

For any questions about the league or Spring Rec softball, please email Rec Director Jeanmarie at jpatriacca@gmail.com.

Newton Family & Friends Ski Trip, March 3rd – 5th

Randy Friedman, father of two boys in the Newton schools and  Director of Ski & Travel, an adult ski, sports, and social club in Boston, invites you to join the March 2017 Family Ski Trip.

Bolton Valley is set amidst 5,000 acres of Vermont’s most spectacular Green Mountain vistas with the highest base elevation of any Vermont ski resort. Whether your interest is skiing or snowboarding, telemark or Nordic, backcountry or night skiing or just a relaxing snowshoe in the woods, BV has it all in abundance. Bolton Valley Ski Resort is the perfect location for the entire family.

Trip Includes:
* 2 night’s slopeside lodging at The Inn at Bolton Valley (standard room with 2 queen beds)
* 2-day lift pass
* Daily breakfast buffet
* Saturday night Italian dinner buffet

Cost: $820 for family of 4 (2 adults, 2 children 7-17) in a standard room with 2 queen beds

Adult non-skiers or pass holders may deduct $60 OFF trip price for no lift passes. Child (7-17) non-skiers or pass holders deduct $50 OFF the trip price for no lift passes. Under 4 years old are free, but do not count toward occupancy. 4-6 years old ski free, so deduct $50 for no lift passes needed.

*2 people to a room – $510 (1 adult, 1 child 7-17)
*3 people to a room – $660 (1 adult, 2 child 7-17)
*3 people to a room – $670 (2 adult, 1 child 7-17)
*4 people to a room – $820 (2 adult, 2 child 7-17)

Add $150 for child (7-17) over 4 people in a room
Add $160 for adult (17+) over 4 people in a room

Email Randy at randyhfriedman@gmail.com or call 617-970-3079 for any questions.

Full payment is needed to secure spots.  Make checks out to Seven Travel LLC and mail to Seven Travel LLC; ATTN: Randy Friedman; 7 Parker St; Newton MA 02459. Cancellations before January 13, 2017 are fully refundable. After January 13th, there is NO REFUNDS! Cancellations must be in writing.

IMPORTANT NOTE: ……this is not a chaperoned trip, nor instructions. You must ski with your children or arrange proper care or instruction. Ski school and/or day care are available through Bolton Valley.

For details, pricing, or any questions, contact:

Randy Friedman
7 Travel LLC
randyhfriedman@gmail.com
617-970-3079