Category Archives: Sports

Free Skate Park at the Y

The Skate Park at the West Suburban YMCA, made possible with funding from the US Department of Education Carol M. White Physical Education Program, to the Newton Public Schools/Newton Partnership, is supervised at all times and FREE. Skateboarders, razors/scooter, in-line skaters and roller skaters of all ages are welcome. Visitors need to sign in at the Y’s front desk and skaters or parents of participants under 18 must sign a waiver.

Schedule:
· Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 1:00 – 7:00 pm
· Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
· For more information, please visit www.westsuburbanymca.org/skate-park

Football and Cheer registration is open for fall!

Newton Mustangs Football and Cheer
REGISTER NOW
Entering 2nd – 7th graders, please visit www.newtonmustangs.org to sign up now and reserve your spot on the team! Students are assigned teams by grade level.

LEARN MORE
Want to learn more about either football or cheer here in Newton? Come to MEET THE MUSTANGS on Saturday, June 6th at the Cove. See what the program has to offer, learn about the Mustang organization, ask any questions about safety, practices or training, and let the kids play. Mustang Football and Cheer coaches will be on-hand to greet your child and lead them through non-contact football drills and cheer fun.

SCHEDULES
Pre-season begins August 3rd and the season opening weekend Kick Off Under the Lights begins September 7th.

REGISTRATION FEES
Football: $275.00 per child/$300.00 per child after June 15th.
Cheer: $250.00 per child/$275.00 per child after June 15th.
Family: $500.00 maximum/$550.00 after June 15th.

Payment options are available. If you have any additional questions, please contact: newtonmustangsyfc@gmail.com .

Summer rowing on the Charles at CRI Co-Ed Clinics

Summer rowing for ages 12-18!

Learn to Row – Everyone begins here: covers a complete introduction to the sport of rowing including rowing/coxing technique as well as boat safety. The goal of the program is to develop a solid foundation of skills, taught in a fun and supportive environment. Clinics run in 2-week sessions, morning or afternoon, throughout the summer. Clinics begin June 15th.

Skills Development: for rowers who have completed Learn to Row and want to continue building their skills and improving rowing technique. The clinics will focus on improving rowing skill and preparing rowers for future competition. Clinics run in 2-week sessions, morning or afternoon, throughout the summer. Financial aid available.

for information and registration, please visit  communityrowing.org. For questions, email nonna@communityrowing.org

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Waban Village Day – Come join the fun!

Village Day will be kicked off by the 10th Annual Family Fun Run at 10:00 am. Racers of all ages are encouraged to participate, including children who are allowed to ride bikes and scooters along the 3.1 mile race course. All racers must check-in and register at the Fun Run table in Waban Square at 9:00 am. The registration fee is $20/individual or $50/family (up to 3 members) and includes the race day T-shirt(s), which will be “technical” fabric this year to help celebrate our 10th Fun Run!

To Pre-Register, please click here: Fun Run

At Village Day, this year we are pleased to announce that world-renowned saxophonist, Philippe Cretien, and his quartet will be headlining this year’s entertainment. In addition to his professional group, Cretien is also bringing his student ensembles, including the award-winning Rivers Jazz Combo & Big Band. The Newton Family Singers will return for the 4th time performing selections from their recent Beatles tribute and Waiting for Neal, featuring Waban’s own husband and wife team of Monique Byrne and Andy Rogovin, will close out the day.

May 17th, 10:00 – 3:00pm
Waban Village Square

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Waban Village Day – Come join the fun!

Village Day will be kicked off by the 10th Annual Family Fun Run at 10:00 am. Racers of all ages are encouraged to participate, including children who are allowed to ride bikes and scooters along the 3.1 mile race course. All racers must check-in and register at the Fun Run table in Waban Square at 9:00 am. The registration fee is $20/individual or $50/family (up to 3 members) and includes the race day T-shirt(s), which will be “technical” fabric this year to help celebrate our 10th Fun Run!

To Pre-Register, please click here: Fun Run

At Village Day, this year we are pleased to announce that world-renowned saxophonist, Philippe Cretien, and his quartet will be headlining this year’s entertainment. In addition to his professional group, Cretien is also bringing his student ensembles, including the award-winning Rivers Jazz Combo & Big Band. The Newton Family Singers will return for the 4th time performing selections from their recent Beatles tribute and Waiting for Neal, featuring Waban’s own husband and wife team of Monique Byrne and Andy Rogovin, will close out the day.

May 17th, 10:00 – 3:00pm
Waban Village Square

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Girls Basketball Camp

Boston University Girls basketball camp, for girls from 3rd grade to 12th grade, is a competitive and fun basketball camp for all young female basketball players or aspiring basketball players. For questions please contact Amy Coleman at 617-353-4942 or colemana@bu.edu  or visit to www.terrierbasketballacademy.com for more information.

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Yoga for Kids

While adults put their minds at ease during yoga practice, kids learn the mind/ body connection and to meet life with breath. Kids learn universal concepts such as breath and calmness, self-control, kindness, resilience, and confidence.

Ages 4 -7 meet on Wednesdays 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Young kids love Yoga! Kids learn yoga through a mixture of yoga poses and stretches, music, games, story-telling, and art. Drop your kids off or stay to observe.

Ages 8 -12 meet on Wednesdays 4:45 –  5:45 pm. Kids at this age focus primarily on the yoga poses and breathing. Kids learn to be both steady and flexible in both yoga and life. However, there is still a good amount of games to play using the yoga postures and occasionally some art to take home.

In this instant gratification society it is wise to give your kids the gift of yoga at an early age!

Series consists of 5 one hour classes for only $50.00.
First Series:  May 6th, May 13th, May 20th, May 27th, and June 3rd
Yoga for Kids at TriYoga Boston in Waltham
60 Prospect Street, Waltham
781-609-2497 or  www.triyogaboston.org

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Join the Newton Girls Ultimate Frisbee Team!

Mark Goodman and his daughter Sophie formed the Newton Girls Ultimate Frisbee team for middle school girls in 2013. The team had a successful season last Spring competing in 3 tournaments. Mark has played and taught Ultimate for 20+ years, and he looks forward to coaching the team again this Spring. There are a few roster spots open as some of the 8th graders have moved on. If your daughter is interested in playing, please contact Mark. MGoodmanhome@gmail.com.

Who: Newton Girls in grades 5 – 8.
When: Sundays 4:00 – 6:00 pm. Practice begins on March 22nd.
Where: 171 Pine Street, Auburndale (Burr elementary)
What: The girls will learn to play Ultimate Frisbee. The team is tentatively playing in local tournaments May 16th and 31st and in Amherst on May 17th.
How: If your daughter might be interested in playing, please contact Mark.
MGoodmanhome@gmail.com. The team will be limited to a max of 24 players.
Cost: $80. This will fee cover field rental, insurance. Each player will receive their own disc (Frisbee).
Why: reasons to learn to play Ultimate
1. Ultimate teaches kids integrity in sports. There are no refs in Ultimate Frisbee. The players must learn the rules and make their own foul calls. In national championships there are observers who help make rulings on difficult calls – but no refs.
2. A player can be a receiver and quarterback on every play.
3. Ultimate teaches field spacing and cutting techniques that can be applied to other sports like soccer, lacrosse and basketball.
4. Ultimate is a lifetime sport. Virtually every major US city has adult leagues – and some (like Boston) now feature masters leagues for those over 40+ years of age.
5. There more than 700 colleges with Ultimate teams, and larger schools often field 2-3 teams grouped by skill level.

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