Category Archives: Sports

Holiday Hustle

Holiday Hustle! includes a 5K run on a certified, flat course through the neighborhood of West Newton, professional chip timing by RaceWire, prizes to top finishers, and post-race festivities for all! Costumes are highly encouraged, and carolers are always welcome!

Not sure if you already registered? Click here.

There will be team and individual prizes again this year! Families may create a race team (at least one member must be age 16 and under) for consideration as our Fastest Family, and businesses and community groups alike are also welcome to enter a team (minimum of 5 entrants) for our Most Festive Team. Other award categories include: Top 3 male and female overall, top 3 in each age group from 8 and under to 70 and over, youngest to finish, and fastest in costume.

Whole Foods Market Newtonville will once again generously donate freshly made, hot oatmeal with a fantastic selection of toppings and other breakfast items.

Sunday, December 7th
8:00 am registration; 9:00 am start
John M. Barry Boys & Girls Club
675 Watertown Street, Newton, MA

Pre-Registration (18 and over): $25
Pre-Registration Youth Rate (17 and under): $15
Day Of (18 and over): $30
Day Of Youth Rate (17 and under): $20
Number Pick-Up: Saturday, December 6th, 1:00 – 3:00 pm at West Street Tavern & Restaurant, 7 West Street

Register Now for Newton Youth Lacrosse – deadline 12/15

Newton Youth Lacrosse registration is now open for its 2015 Spring Season.
The season begins in late March 2015 but teams fill up very quickly.

Register by December 15 to avoid a late fee. NYL offers the following Grade Levels :

U-9 – Grades 2 – 3
U-11 – Grades 3 – 4
U-13 – Grades 5 – 6
U-15 – Grades 7 – 8

Please visit the Newton Lacrosse website for more details and registration instructions.

Girls’ Soccer Winter Clinic, Dec 29 – Jan 1

The Lady Eagles Soccer School Winter Clinic groups players by age and ability and the program is for girls at both the beginner and elite club level player, ages 6-14 years old.

Date: December 29th – January 1st
Time: 8:30 am- 2:30 pm (extended day available)
Location: Alumni Stadium Bubble at Boston College
Cost: $295 (3 day option, 29th-31st, $225)

The goal is to challenge each camper to leave the clinics with an increased enthusiasm for the game and ideas to further develop them as individual players. Find more information on the BC Women’s Soccer website or email so******@**.edu with questions!

Winter Youth Soccer Clinic

The Lady Eagles Soccer School Winter Clinic groups players by age and ability and the program is catered to both the beginner and elite club level player. Ages range from 6-14 years old. The goal is to challenge each camper to leave the clinics with an increased enthusiasm for the game and ideas to further develop them as individual players. Find more information on the website www.bcwomenssoccer.com or email so******@**.edu with questions!

Date: December 29th – January 1st
Time: 8:30 am- 2:30 pm (extended day available)
Location: Alumni Stadium Bubble at Boston College
Cost: $295 (3 day option, 29th-31st, $225)

Newton Youth Lacrosse

Newton Youth Lacrosse registration is now open for its 2015 Spring Season !!
The season begins in late March 2015 but teams fill up very quickly !! NYL offers the following Grade Levels :

U-9 – Grades 2 – 3
U-11 – Grades 3 – 4
U-13 – Grades 5 – 6
U-15 – Grades 7 – 8

Please visit www.newtonlacrosse.com for more details and registration instructions.

Great Winter Programs

Newton Parks and Recreation has a lot of great winter programs for children and adults. Check out the Newton Parks and Rec website at http://www.newtonma.gov/gov/parks
for information about our upcoming winter programs for children and adults. Some programs include:

December Vacation Programs
– at the Lower Falls Community Center December 29th, 30th, 31st and January 2nd for children in grades K – 6. Participate in sports, arts and crafts, inside games, and more. Each day features a fun special event. 8:30 am – 3:30 pm with extended day options.

– Thundercat Sports December 26th, 29th, 30th and 31st for children ages 6 – 12. Play a variety of sports including basketball, floor hockey, soccer, dodgeball and more. 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.

– family movie day at the West Newton Cinema December 29th and 30th. Enjoy a movie, popcorn and drink all for one low price. Tickets are sold at the West Newton Cinema starting at 10:00 am with the movies starting at 11:00 am.

Newton South Recreation Complex
– located at the Newton South High School, this Recreation Complex offers a variety of activities for youth and adults on Sundays including tennis, badminton, sewing classes, engineering with lego, fencing, thundercat sports, archery, workout facilities, and more.

Ski and Snowboard Program at Nashoba Valley
– For grades 5 – 12. Learn to ski or snowboard with lessons at Nashoba Valley Ski area. Already know how to ski or snowboard? Join us for the lift ticket only option. Transportation to Nashoba Valley is provided from Newton. This program runs on Fridays from 5:45 pm – 10:15 pm.

Camp Fair
– See what Newton Parks and Recreation and Newton Public Schools have to offer your child in Newton for the summer of 2015. 12:00 – 4:00 pm at the Newton North High School in the cafeteria.

For more information about any of these programs, please contact Channon Ames at 617-796-1529 or at ca***@******ma.gov .

NAA Basketball

The NAA has extended registration for 3rd Graders (C League) and continues to take registrations for its Senior (10th-12th Gr.) League. Visit naabasketball.org to register.

The registration deadline has passed for Grades 4-9. Limited spaces may be available. Call 617-559-6999 to inquire. The NAA is generally considered a boys league, but girls are welcome. All players are welcome regardless of ability or experience. Visit naabasketball.org for more information.

Register: Winter Basketball at Newton Boys & Girls Club

Registration is underway for Winter Basketball at the Newton Boys & Girls Club. Click here for more information and online registration.

The Winter Basketball Program is something the Club prides itself on and has helped the development of young players throughout Newton for many years.

It is one of the few organized basketball programs that offers leagues for kids ages 6 – 18. Each league is structured to provide the right amount of teaching and support for the specific age group. The teams for each division are balanced by age and ability to make for a competitive and enjoyable experience for all.

Register: Zervas 5K Turkey Trot, Nov. 22

Registration for the Zervas 5k Turkey Trot is now open! A fun morning run to support the Newton Food Pantry.

Saturday, November 22, at 9:00AM

Everyone who registers receives a long sleeve tech t-shirt. Registration is limited to 300 runners so register soon at www.newtonturkeytrot.com . If you are not a runner but would like to lend your volunteer talents to this great event, sign up on the website

The race starts and ends at Zervas elementary school, 30 Beethoven Ave. It will be timed by RaceWire and Newton Police will monitor the race course.

Register now for Newton Girls Basketball

Registration is underway for the upcoming Newton Girls Basketball season, which runs from late November through mid-March.

NGBA is a recreational league for Newton girls with fun for beginners and experienced players alike! Games are played on Saturdays for all grades, starting December 1st and continuing into mid-March.

Grades 3-8 practices are for 1-hour on one evening during the week (Mon-Thurs). You will be able to select one day on the registration form that you are NOT able to practice. There are no weekday practices for Grade 2 and High School. The Grade 2 program is focused on a fun, learning environment.

To register, obtain additional details and to find out more about the league, visit the NGBA website at http://www.ngba.net/.

*Registration fees and Deadlines:

Grade 2 $95 – deadline November 19
Grades 3-8 $125 deadline November 19
High School $95 deadline November 30

* A late fee will apply after the deadline. If the program is oversubscribed after the deadline, your child will be placed on a waitlist and you will be contacted by a grade coordinator.

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