Category Archives: Sports

Summer rowing on the Charles at CRI Co-Ed Clinics

Summer rowing for ages 12-18!

Learn to Row – Everyone begins here: covers a complete introduction to the sport of rowing including rowing/coxing technique as well as boat safety. The goal of the program is to develop a solid foundation of skills, taught in a fun and supportive environment. Clinics run in 2-week sessions, morning or afternoon, throughout the summer. Clinics begin June 15th.

Skills Development: for rowers who have completed Learn to Row and want to continue building their skills and improving rowing technique. The clinics will focus on improving rowing skill and preparing rowers for future competition. Clinics run in 2-week sessions, morning or afternoon, throughout the summer. Financial aid available.

for information and registration, please visit  communityrowing.org. For questions, email no***@*************ng.org

Waban Village Day – Come join the fun!

Village Day will be kicked off by the 10th Annual Family Fun Run at 10:00 am. Racers of all ages are encouraged to participate, including children who are allowed to ride bikes and scooters along the 3.1 mile race course. All racers must check-in and register at the Fun Run table in Waban Square at 9:00 am. The registration fee is $20/individual or $50/family (up to 3 members) and includes the race day T-shirt(s), which will be “technical” fabric this year to help celebrate our 10th Fun Run!

To Pre-Register, please click here: Fun Run

At Village Day, this year we are pleased to announce that world-renowned saxophonist, Philippe Cretien, and his quartet will be headlining this year’s entertainment. In addition to his professional group, Cretien is also bringing his student ensembles, including the award-winning Rivers Jazz Combo & Big Band. The Newton Family Singers will return for the 4th time performing selections from their recent Beatles tribute and Waiting for Neal, featuring Waban’s own husband and wife team of Monique Byrne and Andy Rogovin, will close out the day.

May 17th, 10:00 – 3:00pm
Waban Village Square

Yoga for Kids

While adults put their minds at ease during yoga practice, kids learn the mind/ body connection and to meet life with breath. Kids learn universal concepts such as breath and calmness, self-control, kindness, resilience, and confidence.

Ages 4 -7 meet on Wednesdays 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Young kids love Yoga! Kids learn yoga through a mixture of yoga poses and stretches, music, games, story-telling, and art. Drop your kids off or stay to observe.

Ages 8 -12 meet on Wednesdays 4:45 –  5:45 pm. Kids at this age focus primarily on the yoga poses and breathing. Kids learn to be both steady and flexible in both yoga and life. However, there is still a good amount of games to play using the yoga postures and occasionally some art to take home.

In this instant gratification society it is wise to give your kids the gift of yoga at an early age!

Series consists of 5 one hour classes for only $50.00.
First Series:  May 6th, May 13th, May 20th, May 27th, and June 3rd
Yoga for Kids at TriYoga Boston in Waltham
60 Prospect Street, Waltham
781-609-2497 or  www.triyogaboston.org

Join the Newton Girls Ultimate Frisbee Team!

Mark Goodman and his daughter Sophie formed the Newton Girls Ultimate Frisbee team for middle school girls in 2013. The team had a successful season last Spring competing in 3 tournaments. Mark has played and taught Ultimate for 20+ years, and he looks forward to coaching the team again this Spring. There are a few roster spots open as some of the 8th graders have moved on. If your daughter is interested in playing, please contact Mark. MG**********@***il.com.

Who: Newton Girls in grades 5 – 8.
When: Sundays 4:00 – 6:00 pm. Practice begins on March 22nd.
Where: 171 Pine Street, Auburndale (Burr elementary)
What: The girls will learn to play Ultimate Frisbee. The team is tentatively playing in local tournaments May 16th and 31st and in Amherst on May 17th.
How: If your daughter might be interested in playing, please contact Mark.
MG**********@***il.com. The team will be limited to a max of 24 players.
Cost: $80. This will fee cover field rental, insurance. Each player will receive their own disc (Frisbee).
Why: reasons to learn to play Ultimate
1. Ultimate teaches kids integrity in sports. There are no refs in Ultimate Frisbee. The players must learn the rules and make their own foul calls. In national championships there are observers who help make rulings on difficult calls – but no refs.
2. A player can be a receiver and quarterback on every play.
3. Ultimate teaches field spacing and cutting techniques that can be applied to other sports like soccer, lacrosse and basketball.
4. Ultimate is a lifetime sport. Virtually every major US city has adult leagues – and some (like Boston) now feature masters leagues for those over 40+ years of age.
5. There more than 700 colleges with Ultimate teams, and larger schools often field 2-3 teams grouped by skill level.

Healthy Kids Day

To kick-start physical activity and learning now and throughout the summer – a critical out-of-school time for kids – the West Suburban YMCA is celebrating Healthy Kids Day® with a free community event for kids and families. Healthy Kids Day, the Y’s national initiative to improve families’ health and well-being, features:

  • healthy activities and games
  • arts & crafts
  • curious creatures petting zoo
  • concert by food allergy musician, Kyle Dine
  • bike helmet fitting and giveaway from Farina’s Bicycle Center
  •  visit from Elroy the Elk
  • Kid’s ID
  • skate park demonstration
  • free and open to the community

Saturday, May 2nd, 12 noon – 2:00 pm
The West Suburban YMCA’s gymnasium, 276 Church Street, Newton

In celebration of YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day, the Y offers the following tips to help families develop healthy habits:

· Try, try, repeat – There are many great tasting fruits and vegetables that many kids have never heard of, let alone tried. Grab a new fruit or vegetable and encourage
everyone in the family to try at least a bite.
· Play around town – Challenge the family to play on a different playground every week. Identify playgrounds at a variety of parks; expand definitions of playgrounds to
include nature trails, a nearby stream, and a bike path.
· Families at play for an hour a day – From walking to gardening, swimming to shooting hoops, make playful movement a part of your family’s day. To get 60 minutes of
moderate activity throughout your day just add 10 minutes here and 15 minutes there.
· Foster a passion for reading – Read to and with your kids. Help children read at every age and every stage of their development.
· Make sleep a priority – Doctors recommend 10-12 hours of sleep a day for children ages 5-12 and 7-8 hours per night for adults. Sleep plays a critical role in maintaining
our healthy immune system, metabolism, mood, memory, learning, and other vital functions.

April Vacation Dance Camp with Siagel Productions

The Dance Academy of Siagel Productions in Newton has a few openings left in its April Vacation dance camp for children ages 3-8.

Each day will be filled with a new Disney-themed adventure, dance, games, crafts, and prep for a mini-performance. Don’t let your child miss out on all the fun! Online registration is available here. Contact Emily at Siagel Productions with any questions.

Tuesday – Thursday, April 21st-23rd
9:15 am – 12:30 pm
Cost is $50 per day or $130 for all 3 days

April Vacation week activities for Middle-schoolers

Free, Open Sports for Middle School Students: April 22nd – 25th

The Hyde Community Gym in Newton Highlands is offering a variety of free, drop-in sports for middle school students during April Vacation Week:

Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday,  4:00 – 6:00 pm
Saturday,  3:00-5:00 pm

Free and open to all. Great equipment provided for indoor soccer, basketball, Spikeball, and lacrosse.

Hyde Community Gym, 90 Lincoln St. in Newton Highlands (short walk from T station). Sponsored by the Hyde Community Gym and The Newton Partnership.  For more information call: 617.527.3308