Category Archives: Sports

10th Annual Waban Village Day

Come join the fun on Sunday, May 18th, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm for the 10th Annual Waban Village Day. The Family Fun Run kicks off the day at 10:00 am. If you would like to pre register for the Fun Run, please go to http://www.wabanimprovement.org/ .

Waban Village Day will have new rides, food, vendors, and wonderful music, including the The Newton South High School Jazz Combo. Also preforming is Ed Harlow’s Original Gentleman, the Newton Family Singers and Waiting for Neil. Come enjoy the rides, and the delicious food at the Waban Grilling Station and mingle with your community. If you would like to help on Village Day, please contact Theresa Fitzpatrick at tabilel@yahoo.com (the help of students ages 11 and up is gladly accepted).

Summer basketball camp

The Walter McCarty Camp tour is coming to Newton for two big weeks, July 28th – Aug 1st and Aug 18th – 22nd. This basketball camp is for boys and girls ages 7 to 17. Don’t miss out on a chance to rub elbows with current Celtics assistant coach McCarty and other special Celtic guests.

For more information visit: www.asahoops.com/walter-mccarty-camps or email Coachb@asahoops.com.

Mother’s Day Memorial Bike Ride

The Christina Clarke Genco Foundation (CCGF) will hold its third annual
Mother’s Day Memorial Bike Ride  to commemorate the life of Christina Genco by raising funds to support bike safety and affordable housing projects. The Foundation aims to inspire youth to find their passion and make a difference in their communities, and focuses on bicycling safety education, athletic scholarships and support for affordable housing.

The Ride kicks off at Newton City Hall and offers four routes of 68 miles, 34 miles, 17 miles and a family ride to accommodate all ages and abilities. Start times are staggered at 8:00 am, 9:00 am, 10:00 am, and 10:30 am, respectively.

International Bicycle Center and Cycle Loft will provide overall logistical support, a safe biking clinic will be offered on-site in partnership with Bike Newton, and the Boston University Pep Band will perform as the riders cross the finish line. Food and refreshments will be served, and prizes will be awarded for the most creative costumes at the ride.

Sunday May 11th at Newton City Hall 

Dragon Boat team for Cancer survivors and caregivers

The Wellness Warriors Dragon Boat Team is holding New Paddler Orientations. Exercise and support groups are so important in the fight against Cancer. The Wellness Warriors Dragon Boat Team combines both in a way that is fun and exciting. They practice from May through August on the Charles River in Cambridge as well as competing in races around New England.  They share the common bond of being Cancer survivors and caregivers,  a floating support group that is truly unique.  Awaken your own dragon and feel the power of pushing yourself in ways you never thought you could! The rewards are great. To learn more about the Wellness Warriors, visit www.wellnesswarriorsboston.org.

Jazz, Hip Hop and Creative Dance Class

Dancers will learn the basic elements of Jazz Dance and Hip Hop set to today’s popular music. Along with dance technique instruction, they will be given the opportunity to creatively express themselves through open ended movement. The class will include stretching exercises, progressions across the floor and sequences of age appropriate choreography that will build week to week.

This fun, lively 45 minute class is offered to students who danced with us last season as well as new students. Ages 3 to 5 yrs. on 6 Fridays, 1:15 pm-2:00 pm , $72.00

Class dates: May 2, 9, 16, 30, June 6,13. To register, please follow the link below:
http://www.wabanlibrarycenter.org/category/classes/

Waban Library Center
1608 Beacon Street, Newton

April Vacation Soccer Clinic

Newton Youth Soccer is offering a 4-day clinic for ages 7 – 14  during April break! The sessions will be run by former Newton North coach Brian Rooney and current Newton North coach Roy Dow. Click here to register. For more information, please contact Brian Rooney at bmrooney95@aol.com.

Tuesday, April 22nd – Friday, April 25th
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Weeks Field, Cost: $175

Registration is still open for the Heartbreak Hill Road Race

One mile, up and down famed Heartbreak Hill. For runners ages 8 – 90. Runners compete in their own age and gender groups. 1st, 2nd & 3rd place trophies for each race. Every runner gets a race medallion, goody bag, seedling tree, free pasta/pizza party ticket, and an official digital clock time.

The first 500 registrants receive a free t-shirt. Come to the pasta/pizza party dinner on Friday, April 18th at 5:30 pm at Newton City Hall – free for all registrants, just $3 for guests.

Not a runner? Join in the family walk at 3:00 pm and walk the course with your family, friends and neighbors. It’s fun! More information and registration at www.newtoncommunitypride.org.

Saturday April 19th, Noon – 3:00 pm
Newton City Hall

Newton volleyball players…..

…or anyone new who wants to learn!

Spring Monday night coached youth volleyball program coming to the Newton South gymnasium. Anyone in middle-school or high school is welcome (adult program separate). Skills & Drills is geared towards anyone looking to improve. Players are separated by age, gender and ability level (beginners to advanced players are welcome).

Monday Skills & Drills starts April 7th and runs for 8 weeks.
Youth 7:15 pm-8:45 pm,  $175 + $25/non-member for Youth
Adult 8:45 pm-10:15 pm,  $150 + $25/non-member for Adult.

Full cash or check payment is due at the first session attended. (if you cannot make April 7th, you can still join at a pro-rated cost). Membership available for full year programs. For any questions please contact Ben Taubman at 857-919-4500 and email bentaubman@yahoo.com.