Category Archives: Sports

Newton Girls Basketball registration now open

Registration for the NGBA 2016-2017 season is now open. Please register here:

http://leagues.bluesombrero.com/Ngba

NGBA is a recreational league for Newton girls with fun for beginners and experienced players alike! Games are played on Saturdays for all grades, starting December 1st and continuing into mid-March; for Grades 3-8 practices are for 1-hour on one evening during the week (Mon-Thurs). You will be able to select one day on the registration form that you are NOT able to practice. Otherwise practice times will be assigned according to coach availability. There are no weekday practices for Grade 2 and High School. The Grade 2 program is focused on a fun, learning environment.

Boys Metrowest basketball registration nowpen

Dear 5th grade boy “Ballers” and Parents,

Tryouts for Metrowest basketball for the winter 2016/2017 season are coming up! All boys who enjoy playing competitive basketball are encouraged, whether you played last year or not, to attend tryouts.

Wednesday, October 19th from 6:00 – 7:30 pm at Fessenden
Thursday, October 27th from 6″:00 – 7:30 pm at Brown Middle school.

If you plan to attend the tryouts please register ahead of time at newtonbball.com (see link: http://www.newtonbball.com/registration). You should plan to attend both tryouts but if unable, please let one of the following coaches know:

– Chris Kiritsy – krittercpk@gmail.com
– Domenic Tambascia – dtambascia@gmail.com
– Paul Arpino – parpino@mah.harvard.edu
– Ed Johnston – ed@well360.com

Learn Ice Skating

Registration is now open for Newton Youth Hockey’s Learn to Skate and Learn to Play programs.

Learn to Skate (LTS)
This program is intended for kids who are new to skating or need further work on skating basics. The focus is on having fun while teaching them through games and other activities. They work on getting up, balancing, pushing, gliding and stopping. The skaters are placed into groups with similar ability. There is one practice per week. NYH runs two 9 week sessions. The first session begins November 12th. Click here for the schedule and more information. Space is limited so sign up early.

Learn To Play Hockey (LTP)
This is the introduction to hockey program. Skaters are on the ice twice per week. One day per week is dedicated to skills and drills. The second day per week is used for small area games where teams will play against each other. Sticks and pucks are used. Participants need the full complement of hockey pads. The program will continue to build on skating skills, but will introduce hockey stops, cross overs, more advanced balancing, stick use and puck handling, etc. Kids are placed into the program based on their birth year. From there, they are assigned teams and will continue with those same teams for the whole season. The program will run for 18 weeks and starts November 6th. Please follow this link for more details on the Learn to Play program.

Basketball classes for boys and girls

ASA Hoops is offering weekly skills classes for boys and girls ages 7-13. Classes are held in Newton and can be found at: www.asahoops.com/classes.

Holiday vacation clinics offered October 3rd, October 10th, and October 12th are also accepting registrations at this time: www.asahoops.com/clinics. For more information email Coach@asahoops.com.

Soccer on the Mat

Soccer on the Mat ™ registration is open! Soccer on the Mat ™ is an innovative soccer and yoga program developed by Boston College Women’s Soccer Head Coach, Alison Foley, and hosted exclusively at Artemis Yoga in Watertown. For girls, age 10-14.

Each class is designed to:

  • Improve soccer fitness and footwork technique while decreasing soccer-specific injuries
  • Build and celebrate physical and emotional growth with drills, poses and conversation
  • Strengthen both the body and mind of the soccer athlete
  • Grow confidence and body awareness through teamwork and mindfulness focused activities

To register, please click here: Register. First session starts Nov 9th and 10th – register by Oct 1st for early bird pricing. Class held at Artemis Yoga, 639 Mt. Auburn Street, Watertown

Early Release Tuesday Skills and Drills with Michals Hockey Academy

Do you go to school in Newton? Are you looking for something to do on your early release Tuesdays? Join them at 1:30 every Tuesday for 50 minutes of Skills and Drills. For grades 1 – 5. $25 per session or $225 for a 10 session package.

Whether you are new to the game or just want to get in some extra practices, their trained coaches will be on the ice to help get you to the next level of your game.  Questions? Contact Eydie at eydie@michalshockey.com. Register at michalshockey.com

Tuesdays, September 20th – November 15th, 1:30  – 2:20 pm
Fessenden Rink

Newton Parks and Rec Fall Programs

Register online at www.activityreg.com

Kennard Sculpture Trail – Free Program September 10th – November 11th
Sculptures in Kennard Park and talks with the artists at 246 Dudley Rd, Newton, MA 02459. For more information visit www.friendsofkennardpark.org

Ice Skating Lessons September – March
Ice skating lessons for ages 4½ to 17 for recreational, figure or hockey skating. 6-10 week sessions.

Newton North Indoor Recreation September – May
Located at Newton North High School, offers clinics, classes and lessons for youth and adults. Sign up for lap swim, swim lessons, water safety instructor course, fitness training, full court basketball, smash volleyball, lacrosse, baseball hitting clinic and more.

Funtastic Fridays September – June
Exclusively for 5th graders! Join DJ Mike Pride for music, games, dancing and more. Once a month from 7:00–9:00 pm at the Hyde Community Center.

Super Saturday Nights September – June
Children ages 5 – 12 can enjoy a variety of fun supervised activities including gym, crafts, games and more. Offered once a month at Lower Falls Community Center from 6:00–9:00 pm.

Horseback Riding October – November
Horseback riding and horsemanship lessons at Lil Folk Farm, transportation is provided. Tuesdays for grades 3-5 and Sundays for grades 3-8. One day classes and Spring sessions are offered too.

Learn to Ski or Snowboard Program October Registration
Learn to ski or snowboard with lessons at Nashoba Valley ski area, transportation is provided. Tuesdays for grades 3-5 and Fridays for grades 5-12 in January and February.

Badminton Instruction October – April
Learn the skills of badminton including grip, stroke development, and more. Lessons for youth and adults at Carr School in the Fall and Spring, and Newton South High School in the Winter.

Paddy’s Road Race www.paddysroadrace.com October 16th
3 Mile, 1K and Youth Field Races to benefit Newton Athletes Unlimited.

Scarecrow Walk – Free Program October 22nd and 23rd
At the Nahanton Park Nature Center from 11:00 am – 4 pm. The Nahanton Park Nature Center also offers year round nature programming and self-guided walks.

Haunted House – Free Program October 23rd
For children 8 and under with an adult at the Hyde Community Center from 6:30 – 7:30 pm

Newton Parks and Rec Fall Programs

Register online at www.activityreg.com

Kennard Sculpture Trail – Free Program September 10th – November 11th
Sculptures in Kennard Park and talks with the artists at 246 Dudley Rd, Newton, MA 02459. For more information visit www.friendsofkennardpark.org

Ice Skating Lessons September – March
Ice skating lessons for ages 4½ to 17 for recreational, figure or hockey skating. 6-10 week sessions.

Newton North Indoor Recreation September – May
Located at Newton North High School, offers clinics, classes and lessons for youth and adults. Sign up for lap swim, swim lessons, water safety instructor course, fitness training, full court basketball, smash volleyball, lacrosse, baseball hitting clinic and more.

Funtastic Fridays September – June
Exclusively for 5th graders! Join DJ Mike Pride for music, games, dancing and more. Once a month from 7:00–9:00 pm at the Hyde Community Center.

Super Saturday Nights September – June
Children ages 5 – 12 can enjoy a variety of fun supervised activities including gym, crafts, games and more. Offered once a month at Lower Falls Community Center from 6:00–9:00 pm.

Horseback Riding October – November
Horseback riding and horsemanship lessons at Lil Folk Farm, transportation is provided. Tuesdays for grades 3-5 and Sundays for grades 3-8. One day classes and Spring sessions are offered too.

Learn to Ski or Snowboard Program October Registration
Learn to ski or snowboard with lessons at Nashoba Valley ski area, transportation is provided. Tuesdays for grades 3-5 and Fridays for grades 5-12 in January and February.

Badminton Instruction October – April
Learn the skills of badminton including grip, stroke development, and more. Lessons for youth and adults at Carr School in the Fall and Spring, and Newton South High School in the Winter.

Paddy’s Road Race www.paddysroadrace.com October 16th
3 Mile, 1K and Youth Field Races to benefit Newton Athletes Unlimited.

Scarecrow Walk – Free Program October 22nd and 23rd
At the Nahanton Park Nature Center from 11:00 am – 4 pm. The Nahanton Park Nature Center also offers year round nature programming and self-guided walks.

Haunted House – Free Program October 23rd
For children 8 and under with an adult at the Hyde Community Center from 6:30 – 7:30 pm

Yoga Open House

Try a yoga class during open house week. Please sign up in advance at this link or call 617-393-3590.

K-Grade 2 (age 5-7) – Mondays, 3:45 –4:30 pm
Free class on September 26th, Series:  October  3rd – December 19th, $132

Grades 3-5 (age 8-10) Tuesdays, 3:45 – 4:45 pm
Free class on September 27th, Series: October 4th – December 13th, $132

Middle School, Grades 6-8 (age 11-14)  Tuesdays, 4:45 – 5:45 pm
Free class on September 27th, Series: October 4th – December 13th, $132

Teen, Grades 9-12 (age 14+) Saturdays, 11:00 am – 12 noon
Free class on October 1st, Series: October 8th – December 17th, $120

Artemis Yoga
639 Mt. Auburn Street, Watertown

Yoga Open House

Try a yoga class during open house week. Please sign up in advance at this link or call 617-393-3590.

K-Grade 2 (age 5-7) – Mondays, 3:45 –4:30 pm
Free class on September 26th, Series:  October  3rd – December 19th, $132

Grades 3-5 (age 8-10) Tuesdays, 3:45 – 4:45 pm
Free class on September 27th, Series: October 4th – December 13th, $132

Middle School, Grades 6-8 (age 11-14)  Tuesdays, 4:45 – 5:45 pm
Free class on September 27th, Series: October 4th – December 13th, $132

Teen, Grades 9-12 (age 14+) Saturdays, 11:00 am – 12 noon
Free class on October 1st, Series: October 8th – December 17th, $120

Artemis Yoga
639 Mt. Auburn Street, Watertown