Category Archives: Sports

Have Fun Dancing Over February Break

Stay active over February break and learn some new dance moves! Students will enjoy a mix of dance styles along with fun games and arts and crafts! Open to boys and girls of all levels ages 3-6 years and 7-12 years. Join for 1 day or all 3!

This program is taught by the experienced faculty at the Joanne Langione Dance Center in West Newton. Learn more about JLDC’s 44 years of teaching dance to the Newton community, state-of-the-art facility and all class offerings for kids ages 6 mo – 18 years old at www.jldancecenter.com. Or call or email 617-969-8724 or angela@jldancecenter.com.

Register at http://www.jldancecenter.com/specialevents/

Join for one day or all three. $60.00/day or $150.00 for all 3.
Students should bring their lunch and snack and wear anything they are comfortable moving in.

February 18th, 19th & 20th, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Newton Girls Softball

Newton Girls Softball Rec League is for girls in kindergarten to 7th grade. Supportive coaches teach the fundamentals of softball and develop confidence, determination, and resiliency. Team sports can play a great role helping girls face challenges as they get older. There is a place for girls of all ability levels in Softball, in a different way from soccer, basketball, and lacrosse.

If your daughter is not yet playing a spring sport, please visit the website http://newtongirlssoftball.org/ Also, Rec League Director James Alandydy would be happy to talk with you. Please contact him at james.alandydy@gmail.com.

Learn-to-Skate Lessons

Do you want to introduce your kids to ice skating or get them ready for hockey, recreational or figure skating and give them the opportunity to skate with other kids their age? Bay State Skating School is a non-profit organization that has for over 50 years dedicated itself to introducing kids to the joys of ice skating. Professional instructors teach Recreational, Figure and Hockey skating skills to children ages 4 – 18, from absolute beginners to experienced skaters.

Classes are held at the Newton/Brighton Daly Rink on Saturdays and Sundays at 1:00 pm; at the Cleveland Circle Reilly Rink on Thursdays and Fridays at 4:00 pm and Sundays at 1:00 pm; West Roxbury Roche Arena on Sundays at 4:00 pm; and at the Waltham Veterans Rink on Saturday at 1:00 pm and Sundays at 4:00 pm.

For more information, check out the website and registration information at www.baystateskatingschool.org

What’s Happening at the West Suburban YMCA

Early Spring Registration is Open! Early Spring Session runs February 24th – April 19th. Sign up for swimming lessons, small fitness training classes, sports, or creative arts! Register and find out more information here.

Family Fun Night, February 11th, 6:00 – 7:00 pm. Bring the whole family to the Y for some family fun time. Featuring arts & crafts, bouncy house, gym games and more! Free and open to all. Family Fun Nights occur on the second Tuesday of every month.

February Vacation Week Programming February Vacation Week is around the corner! They offer three childcare programs from February 18th – 21th. Out of School Time Vacation Programs are structured similarly to a day at camp, with a mix of activities such as fun games, creative projects, and free swim. Sports Vacation Clinics may include soccer, basketball, baseball, swimming, and more. In addition, there are also new Creative Arts vacation programs! To learn more about vacation week programs, visit https://www.wsymca.org/childcare/school-vacation-programs

Camp Registration is Now Open! Send your child to day camp at Camp Pikati or Camp Chickami, or try the overnight experience at Camp Frank A. Day. Learn more and register here: https://www.wsymca.org/camps

Camp Info Sessions. Want to learn more about the summer camp offerings? Stop by the Y for one of these camp info sessions.

February 8th,  2:00 – 4:00 pm
February 26th, 4:30 – 6:30 pm
March 10th, 3:00 – 5:00 pm

Work at the Y: The West Suburban YMCA is hiring for a variety of full-time and part-time positions in member services, childcare and youth development, aquatics, fitness and more. The Y offers generous benefits, free membership and professional development opportunities. Please contact Laura Snow, Director of Human Resources, at lauras@wsymca.org or visit wsymca.org/careers.

Financial Assistance is always available for Y Memberships and Programs. The West Suburban YMCA is a non-profit charitable organization and it is their mission to never turn anyone away due to their inability to pay. Please contact our Membership Department at 617-244-6050 ext. 3653 for financial assistance with membership or program participation.

Kindergarten Soccer registration for the Spring 2020 season is OPEN!

The Pre-K Division is for children in preschool who will enter Kindergarten for the 2020-2021 school year and the Kindergarten Division for children currently enrolled in Kindergarten for the 2019-2020 school year.

Games will be played on Saturday morning (no games on May 2nd and May 23rd). Games dates are April 18th, April 25th, May 9th, May 16th, May 30th and June 6th.  No rain dates.

You will be registered for a specific time slot based on your elementary school. Visit the website to see the specifics http://kindergartensoccer.org/

Newton Youth Hockey for girls

It’s never too late to learn! Newton Youth Hockey is hosting a free introductory skating and hockey event for girls ages 9-14. This is a great opportunity for girls interested in hockey to try it out.

While this is a free event, registration is required in advance. More information can be found at http://www.newtonyouthhockey.com. RSVP at http://bit.ly/NYH-Feb2020-Girls.

February 15th at 5pm
Daly Rink

Upcoming Fitness Event!

Who doesn’t love a great giveaway? Spinbox in Newton has teamed up with performance fashion retailer Carbon38 to give away a $100.00 gift card after class on February 8th! Come join Zervas Mom, Karen Burzdak’s class at 9:15 for an epic Spinbox workout. This event is capped at 40 Spinbox is located at 978 Watertown Street, West Newton. participants so signup soon to make sure you get a spot!

Spinbox is an energizing, empowering and fun workout with 30 minutes on the bikes and 30 minutes on the bags. You can sign up for special February promotions at www.spinboxnewton.net. Bring sneakers or spin shoes, gloves, and wraps if you have them, if not they’re available for rent in the studio.

Email kburzdak@gmail.com or follow her on Instagram @hanulife for more information.

978 Watertown Street, West Newton

ASA Hoops February Vacation Clinic

ASA Hoops is hosting a school vacation basketball clinic for boys and girls ages 7-15. This is a great way to improve one’s skills while in a fun and competitive environment.

Space is limited and registration is open. Click Here for more information and email Coachb@asahoops.com for additional questions.

February 17th – 21st
Brown Middle School

Newton Girls Softball rocks!

Girls of all experience levels learn about and play softball together while forging friendships and fostering fun.

Register soon (by January 31st to save $15.00) for Newton Girls Softball, a recreational league for Newton girls in grades K-7. For information and to register, visit www.newtongirlssoftball.org.

NGS welcomes players of all skill levels and will provide your daughter with an experience that promotes positive self-esteem, team spirit, and individual growth through personal achievement and as a team member. Register her now, you’ll be glad you did!

2020 Registration Dates:
January 31st: Deadline to register without paying a late fee.
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