Sports Programs

EARLY CHILDHOOD

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 Monday, March 15 and Thursday, March 18
Mon. 1:15 - 2:00 pm, $68/M, $85/NM, 8 weeks 25-2501-3
Thurs. 1:15 - 2:00 pm $68/M, $85/NM, 8 weeks 25-2502-3

LITTLE DRIBBLERS 3 - 5 yrs.
Learn the fundamentals of passing, dribbling and shooting on our adjustable hoops.
Starts March 15.
Mon. 1:15 - 2:00 pm, $68/M, $85/NM 8 weeks 25-2509-3

MICRO TENNIS 3 - 5 yrs.
Develop hand/eye coordination and get in the swing of things with micro tennis. Age-appropriate equipment will be used.
Starts March 16
Tues. 1:15 - 2:00 pm $60/M, $75/NM, 7 weeks 25-2510-3

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 March 16.
Tues. 1:15 - 2:00 pm, $60/M, $75/NM, 7 weeks 25-2505-3

MICRO SOCCER 3 - 5 yrs.
Emphasis on soccer skills, team play and fun. An active class.
Starts March 17.
Wed. 1:15 - 2:00 pm, $60/M, $75/NM, 7 weeks 25-2506-3

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 March 18.
Thurs. 1:15 - 2:00 pm, $67/M, $85/NM, 8 weeks 25-2507-3

SUPER SPORTS 3 - 5 yrs.
Take part in a combination of different sports and fun active games.
Starts March 19.
Fri. 1:15 - 2:00 pm, $68/M, $85/NM, 8 weeks 25-2508-3

K - 12

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 March 15.
Monday, 3:30 - 4:15, $68/M, $85/NM, 8 weeks, 25-2521-3

JR. NBA - MASH (More After School Hoops) Grades 1 & 2
Fundamental skills and scrimmages in an age-appropriate fun-filled class.
Starts March 18.
Thursday 4:15 - 5:15 PM, $68/M, $85/NM, 8 weeks, 25-2516-5

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 March 16.
Tuesday 3:30 - 4:15 PM, $60/M, $75/M, 7 weeks, 25-2519-3

GYMNASTICS K - 2
Coed class for gymnasts at the beginner to intermediate levels. Instruction is geared to meet individual needs and includes skill work on bars, balance beams, springboard, tumbling, and strength and conditioning.
Starts Tuesday, March 16 and Thursday, March 18.
Tuesday 4:15 - 5:00 PM, $60/M, $75/NM, 7 weeks, 25-2503-3
Thursday 3:30 - 4:15 PM, $68/M, $85/NM, 8 weeks, 25-2504-3

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 starts March 18.
Thurs. 3:15 - 4:15 pm, $68/M, $85/NM, 8 weeks, 25-2570-3, grades K - 2
Grades 3 - 6 starts March 15.
Monday 4:15 - 5:15 PM, $68/M, $85/NM, 8 weeks, 25-2575-3

MASH (More After School Hoops) Grads 3 - 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.
Starts March 16.
Tuesday 4:15 - 5:15 PM, $60/M, $75/NM, 7 weeks, 25-2541-3

GYMNASTICS Grades 3 - 6
Coed class for gymnasts at the beginner to intermediate levels. Instruction is geared to meet individual needs and includes skill work on bars, balance beams, springboards, tumbling, and strength and conditioning.
Starts March 16.
Tuesday 3:30 - 4:15 PM, $60/M, $75/NM, 7 weeks, 25-2511-3

BASKETBALL SKILLS CLINIC Grades 6 - 8
John Dietel, JCC Jr. High Coach, will provide weekly workout skills sessions to help basketball players move to their next level. Players will focus on basketball fundamentals as well as speed and conditioning. John will provide a program to help players improve their game.
Starts March 16.
Tuesday 5:15 - 6:30 PM, $80/M, $100/NM, 7 weeks, 25-2525-3

TEEN AND ADULT

BASKETBALL PERFORMANCE CLINIC Grades 8 - 11
John Dietel, JCC Jr. High Coach, will work on a basketball specific strength and conditioning program which will help improve skills and performance for the upcoming season.
Starts March 16.
Tuesday 6:30 - 8:00 PM, $80/M, $100/NM, 7 weeks, 25-2542-1

TEEN MACCABI BASKETBALL LEAGUE Jewish Teens, ages 15 - 18
This Jewish teen basketball league will be complete with team shirts, organized scheduled games with certified game officials, and playoff championship series. The end of this wonderful social and athletic experience will culminate in an end of the season cookout. This Jewish teen program is funded by the Jewish Federation of Central Mass, Inc. Contact Bob Berman at X 233 for more information, or bberman@worcesterjcc.org.
Starts April 5 (Preseason)
Monday TBA between 6:30 & 9:30 PM, $50/M, $69/NM, 25-2512-3

BASKETBALL Teen/Adult
Participate in weekly Sunday morning pick-up basketball games. New players are always welcome. Preference given to those 17 and older; under 17 may play if space allows.
Starts March 16.
Sunday 8:00 - 10:15 AM, no fee

OVER THE HILL GANG HOOP LEAGUE (40+) Adult
Join our basketball league on Wednesday evenings. Players will receive team shirts and play in weekly games culminating in the season ending playoffs. Certified IAABO Officials. For more information contact Bob Berman, 508-756-7109, x 233, bberman@worcesterjcc.org.
Starts April 28
Wednesday, 7:00 PM & 8:00 PM, $75/M, $100/NM, 10 weeks, 25-2513-3

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, 25-3000-apr, 25-3000-may, 25-3000-jun

MK INTERNATIONAL WRESTLING CLUB COMES TO THE WORCESTER JCC!
8 years - Adult
Train with one of the greatest - Mehdi Kaveh is a Freestyle World Championship Gold Medalist and the reigning Iranian national champion at 64kg (149 lbs) from 1991 - 1996.

With a unique background and years of professional training and competition, Mehdi brings a new perspective to American wrestling training. Mehdi treats the mind and body as a unit that must be trained together. Beginners and experienced wrestlers both will reap life-long benefit from the increased mind/body awareness, discipline, and respect they will gain through training with Mehdi.

Mehdi's unique fitness regimen is the result of 20 years of wrestling training at the highest level in Iran, where is wrestling is a national pastime.

Fitness program includes:
-Active stretching
-Aerobics
-Partner drills
-Gymnastics
-Rubber band training
-Swim training
-Weight training

This fitness program lays the groundwork for successful technique training. With their minds and bodies active and focused, wrestlers re-learn the basics as they absorb tried-and-true techniques from a champion of the sport

Wrestlers will learn:
-how to use their shoulders to open up shots and as a second line of defense
-to win the hand-fighting battle when facing a stronger opponent
-dozens of simple leg-attack setups
-to train their instincts
-to conserve energy and attack explosively
-many other advanced techniques

Experienced wrestlers who find themselves in a rut from years of the same repetitive training style will come to a greater appreciation of and love for the sport of wrestling. With renewed passion, increased fitness, a focused mind, and international-level techniques, trainees at the MK Int. Wrestling Club will become champions.

As a former World Champion, Mehdi's goal is to give wrestlers of all skill levels the tools they need to become champions, at whatever level they are competing at - as district champs, regional champs, state champs, national champs - and to pass on to them the Passion of Wrestling.

For additional training information contact:
Bob Berman, Health & Physical Education Director, 508-756-7109 x 233 or Mehdi Kaveh at 508-579-1651

Mon. & Wed. 5:30 - 7 PM, $90/M, $100/NM per month, 25-5003-apr, 25-5003-may, 25-5003-jun

PRIVATE GOLF LESSONS WITH JACK GALE, Teen/Adult/Senior Adult
PGA Master Professional Certified Professional in Instruction
Video Analysis on all private lessons using Computer Coach Pro software to provide analysis of your swing. Ask or call Jack, 508-783-5763, to see an example of his video swing. See your swing compared to the swing of a PGA Tour Professional, then watch your swing evolve.
One, 1/2 hr lesson, $45/M, $50/NM
Series of 3, 1/2 lessons, $110/M, $120/NM
Series of 6, 1/2 lessons, $210/M, $225/NM
One, 1 hr lesson, $85/M, $90/NM
Series of 3, 1 hr lessons, $205/M, $215/NM
Series of 6, 1 hr lessons, $380/M, $400/NM
Gift certificates available for lessons and clinics.

PRIVATE SQUASH LESSONS
Grades 3 - 12 & Adult
Let Chrisy Jones instruct you in rules, stroke technique and game strategy. Contact Chrisy Jones at 508-829-1956 to schedule an appointment. 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.
Sun. - Fri. $37 hr./M, $47 hr./NM, $21 half hr./M, $31 half hr./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 hr notice in order to be reimbursed.

SQUASH BOX LEAGUE
Every 2 months, 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 scores! This is a great way to meet fellow JCC squash players and find a similar ability.
Next Box League will run from April 1 - May 15, 2010. Sign up in the Squash court if interested.

PLAY THE PRO
Every 4-6 weeks, Chrisy offers a "Play the Pro" session, complimentary to all JCC members. "Play the Pro" allows members (adults & children) to sign up for a complimentary 15 minute session with Chrisy Jones, and work on whatever you want. It is a quick introductory to what a lesson is all about and it's free! You need not be a squash player to participate in the "Play the Pro" so come join the fun! Check the CenterNews for dates.