Sports Programs

EARLY CHILDHOOD

REGISTRATION BEGINS DECEMBER 1, 2011 for WINTER CLASSES

PLEASE NOTE: 3 YEAR OLDS MAY TAKE PART IN THE 1:15 SPORTS CLASSES UPON APPROVAL OF THE H & PE DIRECTOR AND CLASS INSTRUCTOR.

PRESCHOOL GYMNASTICS 3 - 5 yrs.
A specially tailored gymnastics class where children will be introduced to tumbling and the apparatus appropriate for their age and development.
Starts Thursday, January 5
Monday, 1:15 - 2:00 pm, $60/M, $72/NM, 6 weeks, 25-2546
Thursday, 1:15 - 2:00 pm, $80/M, $96/NM, 8 weeks, 25-2547

LITTLE DRIBBLERS 3 - 5 yrs.
Learn the fundamentals of passing, dribbling and shooting on our adjustable hoops.
Starts January 9
Monday, 1:15 - 2:00 pm, $60/M, $72/NM, 6 weeks, 25-2548

MICRO TENNIS, 3 - 5 years
Develop hand/eye coordination and get in the swing of things with micro tennis. Age-appropriate equipment will be used.
Starts January 3
Tuesday, 1:15 pm - 2:00 pm, $80/M, $96/NM, 8 weeks, 25-2549

TOTEROBIX 3 - 5 yrs.
Awesome exercise and exciting movement. This class consists of fun-filled aerobics, obstacle and circuit courses utilizing various equipment and games that encourage motor skill development.
Starts January 3
Tuesday, 1:15 - 2:00 pm, $80/M, $96/NM, 8 weeks, 25-2550

MICRO SOCCER 3 - 5 yrs.
Emphasis on soccer skills, team play and fun. An active class.
Starts January 4
Wednesday, 1:15 - 2:00 pm, $80/M, $96/NM, 8 weeks, 25-2551

T-BALL, 3 - 5 yrs.
This class enables children to learn basic baseball skills such as throwing, hitting and base running. Fun games every week.
Starts January 5
Thursday, 1:15 - 2:00 pm, $80/M, $96/NM, 8 weeks, 25-2552

SUPER SPORTS 3 - 5 yrs.
Take part in a combination of different sports and fun active games.
Starts January 6
Friday, 1:15 - 2:00 pm, $80/M, $96/NM, 8 weeks, 25-2553

K - 12

YOUTH BASKETBALL - Regular Season, 5 yrs - grade 7
Enjoy a combination of fundamental skill work, fun contests, and weekly organized league games. Some members from our youth program will compete in the New England Youth Basketball Jamboree in New Haven. Our regular season is an official Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA program.
January 8 - March 11
Sunday, 10:15 - 11:15 AM, $75/M, $100/NM, 10 weeks, 25-2511, 5 yrs & grade K
Sunday, 11:15 - 12:15 or 12:15 - 1:15 PM, $75/M, $100/NM, 10 weeks, 25-2512, grades 1 & 2
Sunday, 12:15 - 1:15 PM or 1:15 - 2:15 PM, $75/M, $100/NM, 10 weeks, 25-2519, grades 3 & 4
Sunday, 2:15 - 3:15 PM or 3:15 - 4:15 PM, $75/M, $100/NM, 10 weeks, 25-2520, grades 5, 6 & 7

SOCCER/HOCKEY - K - 2 years
Children will participate in weekly contests and games as we play floor hockey and indoor soccer - skill building, teamwork, and fun!!
Starts January 9
Monday, 3:30 - 4:15, $60/M, $72/NM, 6 weeks, 25-2556

KINDERSPORTS, grades K - 2
Various sport skills and games taught and played in season, including soccer, pillo polo, basketball, T-ball, track and field.
Starts January 3
Tuesday 3:30 - 4:15 PM, $80/M, $96/M, 8 weeks, 25-2557

MASH (More After School Hoops) grades 1 - 6
Get ready for the Basketball season as Bob Berman, League Administrator of the WJCC Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA program offers an opportunity to get ready for the upcoming season. Work on skills, contests and scrimmages.
1 - 2 starts January 5
Thursday, 4:15 - 5:15 PM, $80/M, $96/NM, 8 weeks, K - 2, 25-2559
3 - 6 starts January 3
Tuesday, 4:15 - 5:15 PM, $80/M, $96/NM, 8 weeks, grades 3 - 6, 25-2563

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL - ROOKIE LEAGUE
Get ready for the upcoming Little League season with this fun and exciting indoor baseball program.
The primary goals of the Rookie League are to:
-Promote the game of baseball
-Increase participation by players, families & community
-Teach basic fundamentals of baseball
-Create a climate of enthusiasm and fun
-Reduces injuries to young pitchers and batters
Players will be divided according to age and take part in weekly fundamentals and weekly games using our PITCHING MACHINE in the gymnasium complete with baseball netting and work on skills and play indoor baseball.
K - 2 January 5
Thursday, 4:15 - 5:15 pm, $80/M, $96/NM, 8 weeks, grades K - 2, 25-2559
Grades 3 - 6 starts January9 .
Monday 4:15 - 5:15 PM, $60/M, $72/NM, 6 weeks, grades 3 - 6, 25-2562

TEEN AND ADULT

TEEN RECREATIONAL BASKETBALL LEAGUE, grades 9 - 12
The JCC is offering teens an opportunity to take part in an in-house basketball league. This league will go 10 weeks complete with playoffs. Players will be provided with t-shirts. All games will have certified IAABO referees. Players may form their own teams or enter as individuals and they will be added to a roster.
Starts December 11
Sunday, 6 PM, $75/M, $110/NM, 10 weeks, 25-2564

MEN'S ADULT BASKETBALL LEAGUE, Teen/Adult
Sign up and play in this weekly 5:5 basketball league. Players will receive team shirts and play in weekly games culminating in season ending playoffs. Certified IAABO Officials. Players must be 17 years or older.
Interested sponsors should contact Bob Berman, 508-756-7109 x 233 or bberman@worcesterjcc.org
Starts January 4
Monday & Wednesday, 6:30, 7:30 & 8:30 PM, $75/M, $110/NM, 10 weeks, 25-2529

JCC KARATE CLUB
Teen & Adult
The JCC Karate Club offers traditional instruction in the Japanese Art of Nisei Wado-Ryu Karate, focused on character development while enhancing the individuals physical and mental capacities. Classes are taught by Ronald C. Teixeira, Sandan (Third Degree Black Belt) who earned his Balck Belt under Kiyohissa Hirano, head of the JIKC International, in 1974. Although not a primary focus of instruction, Mr. Teixeira has produced over 23 National Champions in AAU and USAKF Competition. Training is highly cardio-vascular incorporating Kihon (Basics), Kata (Forms), and Kumite (Sparring).
Ongoing registration
Special Promotion: One month free with 2 month sign-up
Tues. & Thurs. 6:30 - 8:30 PM, $50/M, $60/NM per month

PRIVATE SQUASH LESSONS, grades 3 - 12 & Adult
Squash is an indoor racquet sport that provides an excellent cardiovascular workout. It is a growing sport, drawing new players and expanding to new countries around the world. Worcester JCC has the only International Softball Squash Court in the Worcester area.

Come join the fun and get a great workout! Squash is part of the JCC's Basic Membership. Racquets, eyewear and balls are offered at the front desk, complimentary, to all members and non members all year round at the Worcester JCC. Clean non-marking sneakers are required.

Let Chrisy Jones instruct you in the rules, stroke technique and game strategy. Contact Chrisy at 508-829-1956 or jones.chrisy@gmail.com to schedule an appointment. Private and semi-private Squash lessons - members & non-members available:
Sunday - Friday: $42/hour/M, $52/hour/NM, $26/half hour/M, $36/half hour/NM
Please note: All Squash lessons must be paid for the day a lesson is booked, not the day a lesson is given. A credit card will be accepted over the phone for your convenience. If you need to cancel your Squash lesson, please allow a 24 hour notice in order to be reimbursed.

BOX LEAGUE
Every 6 weeks there is a new Box League set up for the squash players. Come join the fun. All you need to do is play your matches AND record your score! This is a great way to meet fellow JCC squash players and find a similar ability.

PLAY THE PRO
Allows members (adults and children) to sign up for a complimentary 15 minute session with Chrisy Jones, the JCC Squash Pro, to provide some pointers and introduce you to other squash players. It is a quick introductory to waht a lesson is all about and it is free!

SQUASH CLINIC FOR ADULTS & CHILDREN, 8 years - Adult
Take part in this 6 week squash instructional clinic. Chrisy will instruct in rules, stroke technique and game strategy. Minimum of 2 players required. Please contact Chrisy to self-schedule a clinic.