Category Archives: Sports

Fall Programs with Newton Parks and Rec

Newton Parks and Recreation has several upcoming Fall programs including Badminton for youth and adults, Ice Skating Lessons and  Learn to Ski or Snowboard Program, Paddy’s Road Race on October 18th, and much much more.

For all programs, please see this brochure: Fall Flyer and don’t forget to check out the website for other upcoming programs! www.newtonma.gov/gov/parks .

Register online at www.activityreg.com .

Dance Lessons

All That Jazz Dance Studio is still accepting registrations for the 2015-2016 school year. They are the proud winner of the Newton Tab Readers Choice Awards for Best Children’s Dance Studio in Newton since 2011 and specialize in building self-esteem and creating a warm, supportive and nurturing environment for all children as they learn the art of dance. The director, Miss Deb Lifson Vogel is a Newton native and currently has children in the Newton Public Schools.

Please call today to find out more information or to register: 617-641-0784 or contact via email missdeb@allthatjazznewton.com.

Newton Girls Soccer registration now open

Newton Girls Soccer Juniors/Intramural registration is now open for the fall 2015 soccer season. The program is open to girls who will be in grades K – 9 in the 2015-2016 school year. Register Now at this link:   REGISTER

Juniors/IM Registration Deadline: Every girl registered by the deadline is guaranteed a spot on a team.

Late Registrations/Wait list: A $15 fee applies to late registrations. Girls that register after August 15th may be put on a wait list, but they try to place everyone on a team. Players are taken off the wait list in order and notified by email if there is a spot available. Your credit card is only charged if your daughter is placed on a team.

Friend Requests: IM players may make one friend request. Friend requests must be mutual and both players must be registered by August 15th.

Fees: $125 (for the fall 2015 season)

Sibling Discounts: NGS provides a $20 discount per-child for additional children in the same family. The online registration system will only automatically apply the sibling discount if you register two or more children in the same NGS program (e.g., both in travel, both in IM 3-9, both in J2, etc.) at the same time. If your children play in different NGS programs, email registrar@newtongirlssoccer.org BEFORE you register so that they can provide a $20 discount code.  The discount cannot be applied after you have already registered and paid.

Scholarship Requests: No girl will be denied the opportunity to play due to financial reasons. You may send confidential scholarship requests to the NGS President, Mac Blythe, president@newtongirlssoccer.org.

Uniforms: The uniform for all girls playing in the Juniors/Intramural program (K-9) is a reversible (orange on one side, white on the other) NGS intramural jersey. Players may wear any color soccer shorts, socks, and shin guards; these items can be purchased on your own from any retailer.

An outside vendor handles orders and distribution of NGS IM jerseys. Order your intramural jersey via the new NGS Online Store or by going directly to Order IM Jersey. Jerseys cost $25 and are available in sizes Youth Small – Adult Large. Your order will be shipped directly to you from our vendor, generally within 7-10 days. However, please place your order at least two weeks before the season begins to ensure that your player has a jersey for the first game. Any questions about the product or your order should be directed to num1source@aol.com.

You only need to order a jersey if your daughter doesn’t have one or if her current jersey no longer fits. Because jerseys are custom orders, no returns or refunds are accepted. We suggest that you confirm the size before placing an order. Sample sizes are available to try on at Lapels Dry Cleaners located at 319 Walnut Street in Newtonville.

Coaching: The NGS IM program depends on parent coaches. Each season, the league recruits approximately 200 volunteers to accommodate all the girls who want to play. Please consider volunteering to coach (J1, J2, and IM 3-9 programs only). To express interest, sign up as a volunteer when you register your daughter(s). It is a rewarding experience and you’ll receive a considerable amount of support. Volunteers will be contacted by a grade coordinator.

9th graders: As some of you may be aware, NGS has opened up registration to 9th graders who would like to continue to play IM soccer. If you are considering registering for the NGS IM 7/8/9 program this fall, the coaches at Newton South and Newton North have requested that you first contact your high school to learn about the Freshman Soccer Program. They have a no-cut policy for freshman, so it is a great opportunity to be involved in your school’s athletics. NGS will also offer 9th grade soccer in the spring when Freshman Soccer is not in session.

Please email  registrar@newtongirlssoccer.org with any questions. The NGS Website is also an incredibly useful resource (and it never sleeps).

Basketball Camp run by former Bigelow Student

Anyone interested in polishing up their basketball skills over the summer?  Lex Mongo, former Bigelow student and Newton North grad, has some upcoming clinics and camps.  Lex was member of Newton North’s 2 time state basketball team in 2005 and 2006.  He then played at the Division 1 level at UMass Amherst.  Lex is the proud owner of IHoop Academy.

Lex is running a 2 day clinic at UMass Boston in July.  The dates are July 18th and 19th.  NBA player Rudy Gay will be there.  You can register at www.theihoopacademy.com .

Also Lex is running 2 weeks of basketball camp at Bigelow this summer.  August 3-7 is for middle school students.  August 10-14 is for high school students.

Some great opportunities for kids to work on their game this summer.  If you have any questions please email Lex at IHoopAcademy@gmail.com.

Family Yoga

Families can enjoy a relaxing and enjoyable experience together, stretching and strengthening their bodies, while focusing and calming their minds. The yoga practice helps develop calmness, self- control, compassion, resilience, and confidence.

Family Yoga 4 Class Series: $100.00 for entire family. Class dates: June 17th,  June 24th,  July 1st,  and July 8th at TriYoga Boston. For more information, visit www.TriYogaBoston.org , email info@TryogaBoston.org or call 781-609-2497.

60 Prospect Street, Waltham

Free Skate Park at the Y

The Skate Park at the West Suburban YMCA is supervised at all times and FREE. We welcome skateboarders, razors/scooter, in-line skaters and roller skaters of all ages. Visitors need to sign in at the Y’s front desk. Skaters or parents of participants under 18 must sign a waiver that is available on our website.

Current schedule:
· Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 1:00 – 7:00 pm
· Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 am – 7:00 pm

The Skate Park is made possible with funding from the US Department of Education Carol M. White Physical Education Program, to the Newton Public Schools/Newton Partnership. For more information, please visit the Skate Park on the Y website.

Tryouts for Valeo Futbol Club

Valeo Futbol Club, a soccer academy located in Newton, is hosting tryouts for boys and girls, ages 8-18, for the 2015-2016 season. Tryouts will be held at Valeo Sports Center, 125 Wells Ave, Newton.

Girls U9 – U15
Friday, June 5 and June 12, 5:00 – 6:30pm

Boys U8 – U18
June 1 -4, 5:00 – 6:30pm

More information is available on the Valeo Futbol Club website.

Baseball Palooza – All Star Games & Movie Night May 30th

Newton Little League and the Horace Mann PTO are partnering for an afternoon and evening of fun. The AA, AAA, and Majors all star games will be held at Murphy in the afternoon, followed by a movie outside on Murphy field!  Come see “The Perfect Game” with the whole family. Wally from the Red Sox will be there as well as food trucks, and refreshments.

  • AA all star game, on Roche field at 3:30 pm
  • AAA all-star game on Murphy at 3:30 pm
  • Majors all-star game on Murphy at 5:30 pm
  • “The Perfect Game” movie starting between 8:00 – 8:30 pm
  • Tickets are $5.00 per person, $20.00 per family and can be purchased at http://www.horacemannplayground2014.org

40th Newton Highlands Village Day June 14th

The 5K is back! Parents and children are encouraged to start the morning off by participating in the family-oriented Village Day 5K sponsored by Whole Foods. $25 per adult, $10 per child. T-shirt included if you register before June 1st. Awards go to top three male and female finishers: adult (19+), high school, middle school and elementary school. Questions, contact Maureen Oates at villageday5k@gmail.com.

Register for the race online at: https://g2racereg.webconnex.com/villageday5k2015

The 40th Newton Highlands Village Day follows at 11:00 am with live music on two stages (Josh and the Jamtones, Stacey Peasley, jazz, The Dominoes), delicious food, a first-ever beer garden, silent auction, FREE kid activities including inflatables, Touch-A-Truck, cartoon characters (Mickey, Spiderman, Cookie Monster, and Elmo!), magicians, jugglers, dancers, a Ligerbots demonstration, arts and crafts, game tables, and much more!

For more information on Village day, check out http://hydecenter.org/village-day/.  Any questions, contact Steven Feinstein at srfeinstein@gmail.com.

Register NOW for the Newton Highlands Village Day 5K!

June 14, 10:00 am
Lincoln & Chester Streets, Newton Highlands