A Step Ahead Basketball is offerings weekly skills classes Saturday’s for boys and girls ages 7-14. In addition theymare holding the 11th annual Holiday Hoops during December vacation.
For more information contact Coach Smith: Coachb@asahoops.com, 617-909-5990 or visit the website at www.asahoops.com .
Recreation Lacrosse Schedule & Format
LOWER ELEMENTARY GROUP 3:00 – 4:30 pm Grades 2nd-4th
UPPER ELEMENTARY GROUP 4:30 – 6:00 pm Grades 5th-6th
MIDDLE SCHOOL GROUP 6:00 – 7:30 pm Grades 7th-9th* (*inexperienced 9th grade players)
Elementary & Middle School Programs will be played in the SOA at Newton North on Sundays from January 5th through February 23rd. Inexperienced players are welcome and encouraged to participate!!
HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM 7:00 – 9:30 pm Grades 9th-12th
High School sessions are on Thursdays from January 9th through February 27th .
Equipment Needed.
Sticks, helmets, gloves, sneakers, pads, and mouth pieces are required.
Registration Fee:
• $150/player ($250/family)
• $160 Non-Resident
Mail in Registration Only. Application and Information is available at:
www.newtonlacrosse.com
www.ci.newton.ma.us/parks
Any Questions e-mail: Bussy Adam: TIGERLAX34@VERIZON.NET
There will be a free basketball clinic at the John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club of Newton. Newton North High School Coach Paul Connolly and Coach Joe Killilea from Newton South High School will conduct this year’s clinic. There is also a special presentation by Salve Regina University Women’s Head Coach, Cori Hughes.
The Club’s annual free basketball Clinic will be held on Saturday, November 9th.
Age 6 to Grade 3 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Grades 4 & 5 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Grades 6, 7 & 8 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
All Ages 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Participants should wear sneakers and appropriate playing gear for participation in drills and scrimmages. For more information email Les Whitham, Program Director at lwhitham@newtonbgc.com.
December School Vacation Program
It’s like summer camp in the winter for children in grades K – 6. Located at the Newton Centre Hut, children can participate in sports, arts and crafts, inside games, outside games, gym activities, and daily special events. December 26, 27, 30, and 31 2013 from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm (extended day available to 5:30 pm).
Family Trip to Disney on Ice – December 27th
Coach bus leaves the Albemarle Field House promptly at 6:00 pm and returns at approximately 9:30 pm. Embark on the ultimate sightseeing vacation with all your favorite Disney characters in Disney on Ice presents Passport to Adventure. Upbeat music, lovable characters and exciting destinations make Disney on Ice presents Passport to Adventure a vacation you’ll never forget.
Nashoba Valley Ski and Snowboard Program
Join us for our six week learn to ski and snowboard program on Tuesday afternoons for grades 3 – 5 or Friday evenings for grades 6 – 12 starting in January, 2014. Each program provides coach bus transportation from Newton to the Nashoba Valley Ski Area in Westford, MA. Participants that already know how to ski or snowboard may sign up for the lift ticket only option, all others should sign up for ski or snowboard lessons.
Newton South Recreation Complex
Operated at the Newton South High School, the Newton South Recreation Complex offers a variety of programs for youth and adults on Sundays in the winter. Sign up for Quick Start Tennis, Cardio Tennis, Ninjaneering with Lego, Badminton Instruction, Family Badminton, Zumba, Open Workout and more. The Newton South Recreation Complex runs on Sundays starting January 5, 2014.
Additional program information can be found on the Newton Parks and Recreation website at www.newtonma.gov/gov/parks and online registration is available at www.activityreg.com. Please email Channon Ames at cames@newtonma.gov or call at 617-796-1529 if you have any questions on the above programs.
Registration is underway for the upcoming Newton Girls Basketball season. Join* the more than 500 players from second graders through eighth graders who play Newton Girls Basketball Association (NGBA) basketball. NGBA is a recreational basketball league for Newton girls and girls attending Newton schools and it’s fun for beginners and experienced players alike!
Games are played on Saturdays starting in early December and continuing into mid-March. Scholarships are available based on need; please see the website for details.
$15 Late Fee for Grades 3-8 after 10/27; Grade 2 after 11/2. To register or find out more about the league, please visit the website at www.ngba.net.
* Have you seen the Top 10 Reasons to play NGBA??
10. No goalkeepers to block the shots
9. Great exercise
8. Participate in another team sport
7. Learn basketball skills
6. Make new friends!!!
5. Off-season cross training for soccer
4. Entertainment for parents on Saturdays
3. Girls get new sneakers
2. The March Madness tournament rivals the NCAA’s
1. It’s really a lot of fun!!!!
Registration is now underway for the 2013-2014 Basketball Program at the John M. Barry Boys and Girls Club. The Winter Basketball Program is something the Club prides itself in. It has helped the development of young players throughout Newton for many years. It is one of the few organized basketball programs that offers leagues for kids ages 6 – 18. Each league is structured to provide the right amount of teaching and support for the specific age group. The teams for each division are balanced by age and ability to make for a competitive and enjoyable experience for all.
You can register for elementary and middle school basketball leagues by visiting the website here. The deadline for registration is November 22.
For new Club families, please be aware that basketball comes free with your membership. This is one of the few programs at the Club for which you have to preregister. As always, no child will ever be denied membership if they can’t afford to pay. Families who need aid may apply online as well.
COMPETE. CONNECT. SUCCEED.
The Elks Hoop Shoot® is free to boys and girls who will be between the ages of 8 – 13 on April 1, 2014.
Winners advance through district, state and regional Hoop Shoot® contests.
Regional winners qualify for a trip to compete at the Hoop Shoot®National Finals held April 10-13, 2014, in Springfield, Mass.
National champions will have their names permanently inscribed on a plaque in the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Learn more at www.elks.org/hoopshoot or call 781-891-7519.
November 19th, 1:30 pm
Newton YMCA
The Newton Partnership and the Newton Highlands Community Development Corp are sponsoring a number of Open Gym programs for middle schoolers at the Hyde Gym, 90 Lincoln St., Newton Highlands.
Beginning on Monday, October 7 from 4-5:30 pm and October 8 from 6:30-8:00 pm, there will be supervised open gym time weekly. Please view this flier for more information.
Also, exciting vacation programs will be offered. The first one is coming up and promises to be a fantastic special activity – Frisbee Champ, Todd Brodeur will do a frisbee demonstration and workshop on Monday, October 14 (Columbus Day) from 2-4:00 pm. For information on this and other programs, please view this flier.
All activities are free. For more information call 617-527-3308.
The new fall schedule — including expanded evening hours for teens — is out for the John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club.
Check out the Club’s offerings — travel hockey teams for boys and girls; cooking; crafts; game room; open gym and much, much more!
The John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club of Newton’s Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament will be at Glen Ellen Country Club in Millis on Friday September 20th for an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start.
Don’t miss this chance to reconnect with old friends and support The John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club while doing something you love. This will be the second year at Glen Ellen and once again for your convenience the golf, the meal, the raffle and the awards ceremony will all be in the same place.
Foursomes $500- Individuals $125. Hole Sponsorships are just $100. For more information or to become a sponsor, email dsellers@newtonbgc.com. To learn more about this beautiful course go to www.theglencc.com.