Sports!
Bob Berman, Health & Physical Education Director x233 bberman@worcesterjcc.org
John Dietel, Assistant Health and Physical Education Director x243 jdietel@worcesterjcc.org
Basketball
The JCC offers opportunities for fun, fitness, and relaxation. Join our competitive basketball league for Jr. JV, JV, Varsity, and adult players. Or drop in for an informal pick-up game, indoors or outdoors
-Little Dribblers for ages 3 - 5 teaches the fundamentals of passing, dribbling and shooting on our adjustable hoops.
-MASH (More After School Hoops) works on skills, contests and scrimmages.
-Youth Basketball for 5 yrs & grade K to grade 6 teaches a combination of fundamental skill work, fun contests, and weekly organized league games (preseason & regular season).
-Teen Winter and Summer Basketball Leagues
-Basketball Skills Workshop (grades 7 - 12)
-Mens Adult Summer and Winter Basketball Leagues - open division and over 35 leagues.
-Summer Sports Specialties
-Sunday morning pick-up Basketball games (17 & over)
-Core strength and conditioning pre and post seasons
For youth and adult basketball leagues please contact John Dietel, jdietel@worcesterjcc.org or 508.756.7109 x 243
Baseball
-T-Ball for ages 3-5 teaches basic baseball skills such as throwing, hitting and base running.
-Major League Baseball - Rookie League - Grades K-6 will use our pitching machine & work on skills and take part in weekly fundamentals and games.
-Rich Gedman Baseball Camp - Summer Sports Specialties
Coed Softball
The JCC is interested in starting fall and spring coed softball leagues for adults (18 and over). This program will have scheduled games culminated by a league ending playoff series. Interested teams or individuals should contact Bob Berman, x 233 for additional information.
Football
-NFL Flag Football - grades 3-7 will participate in weekly afternoon games and learn fundamentals of this fun and exciting sport.
-Arena Flag Football - Grades 3-6 will be divided to take part in fundamentals & weekly contests and scrimmage games as our gym is converted into an arena flag football facility.
-Summer Sports Specialties (All-Sports)
Gymnastics
-Preschool Gymnastics for ages 3-5 will be introduced to tumbling & the apparatus appropriate for their age & development.
-Gymnastics Camp - Summer Sports Specialties
Karate
JCC Karate Club (teen-adult) offers traditional instructions in the Japanese art of Nisei Wado-Ryu Karate. Classes are taught by Ronald C. Teixeira, Sandan (Third Degree Black Belt). Training is highly cardio-vascular incorporating Kihon (basics), Kata (forms), and Kumite (sparring).
Pre-school Gym Programs
The JCC offers chilren 3-5 years old their first organized sports experience in a wide variety of sports and activities. Children learn in this age-appropriate program through movement exploration using specific sports as a vehicle to grow. Classes are offered Monday through Friday's 1:15-2 PM
Soccer
Micro Soccer - Emphasis on soccer skills, team play, and fun. An active introductory program for 3-5 year olds.
Soccer Camp - Summer Sports Specialities, grades 1-8
Squash
If you enjoy racquet sports, play to your heart's content on our racquetball, international squash, or outdoor tennis courts - with no fee!
Squash is an indoor racquet sport that provides an excellent cardiovacular workout. It is a growing sport, drawing new players and expanding to new countries around the world. Squash is currently under consideration for the 2016 Olympic Games and we are fortunate that the Worcester JCC has the only international softball squash court in the Worcester area.
Fun, a great workout, and part of the JCC's basic membership. Racquets, eyewear, and balls are offered at the kiosk, complimentary, to all members and non-members. Clean non-marking sneakers are required. Squash court reservations can be made one week in advance at the kiosk.
Chrisy Jones will instruct you in rules, stroke technique and game strategy. Contact Chrisy Jones, Squash Instructor, by email at jones.chrisy@gmail.com or call 508-829-1956 to schedule an appointment.
-Play the Pro every 4-6 weeks complimentary to all JCC members (adult & children). A 15 minute complimentary session with Chrisy Jones.
-Box League every 2 months.
-Private & semi-private Squash lessons, members & non-members.
-Squash Instructional Clinics.
-Squash Clinics for the February & April School Vacations.
To reserve courts, call the Center at 508-756-7109 after 6:00 a.m. Reservations must be made one day in advance. There must be at least two persons reserved per court. In order to be fair to other members, the same person or persons may not reserve back to back courts.
Private squash lessons are available. To schedule an appointment or questions contact Chrissy Jones at 508-829-1956.
Racquetball
and International squash courts are open:
Sunday 7:15 AM - 5:30 PM
Monday - Thursday 6:00 AM - 9 PM
Friday 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday 7:15 AM - 5:30 PM
Summer Sports Specialties
Summer Sports Specialties (grades prek-12) provides expert sports instruction in an atmosphere of fun and camaraderie. Our camps' primary emphasis is on skill and technique complemented by an appreciation of teamwork and strategy. Our camp is a safe, wonderful and productive place for kids. Sports campers make use of the JCC's atheltic facilities: Outdoor ball fields, outdoor basketball and tennis courts, 25 yard indoor and outdoor pool, dance studio and cardio kickbox room. All camps are co-ed.