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AFTER SCHOOL TENNIS ACADEMY

WHO:  Children in grades 1-4

WHEN:  Session I & IV-  Grades 1 & 2 Wednesday    3:45 - 4:45                
                                          Grades 3 & 4 Wednesdays  4:50 –5:50
                   Session II & III -Grades 1 & 2 Wednesdays 4:00 - 5:00                
                                          Grades 3 & 4 Wednesdays  5:05-  6:05

Session I: 4 weeks- Sept. 28, Oct. 5, 19, 26     Cost: $ 60 (Houghton Elementary)

Session II: 6 weeks– Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Dec. 7      Cost $ 80 (1835Town Hall)

Session III: 6 weeks-Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15     Cost: $ 80  1835 Town Hall)

Session IV: 5 weeks– Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28 Apr. 11 Cost: $ 70(Houghton Elementary)  


FEE


COST UP TO 1 WEEK BEFORE START OFPROGRAM
COST 1 WEEK PRIOR TO START OF PROGRAM

 


I-$60, II-$80, III-$80, IV-$70
I-$70, II $90, III- $90, IV-$80


Students will learn the fundamentals of the forehand, backhand, volley, and serve with emphasis on correct grip and techniques, with primary focus on stroke production.  PTR certified instructors-  Lorene Shanley & Pat Pavone.  All equipment provided.  Bring a snack and water bottle.  afterschooltennis@yahoo.com  

 





KIDS ZUMBA-YOGA


WHO: Students in Grades 1-8

WHEN:    Monday October 3  3:45-4:45pm
        ***   FREE CLASS ON MONDAY, SEPTMEMBER  26
WHERE: 1835 Town Hall

FEE:       $35.00/month  
 MUST BE PAID BY THE 1ST CLASS OF EACH MONTH

Each 1 hour class BEGINS WITH 30-MINUTES OF Zumba-the hottest craze in fitness right now.  Zumba combines Latin inspired upbeat music with simple dance moves to get the children’s hearts pumping.  They’ll have so much fun, they won’t even realize they’re getting a terrific cardiovascular workout! The students will unwind with 30-minutes of Yoga, including techniques for breathing, kid-friendly balancing poses, and Savasana (the practice of relaxing physically and mentally).  Your children will exercise their bodies and minds in a positive, non-competitive environment… And they will love it!!  Bring a yoga mat and water bottle.   Instructor Kate Mellecker 






INTRODUCTION TO KAYAKING –YOUTH 

WHO:    Ages 1610-15
WHEN: Fridays, September 23, 30 & October 7 
                                      3:30-5:30pm 
WHERE: Sholan Beach
FEE:  $90.00

Introduction to kayak for Youths provides kids the chance to learn exciting new skills.  This youth specific kayaking class teaches the same skills and safety considerations as our adult program but in a kid friendly format.  Kayak games and activities will be used to give kids the needed practice while keeping them active and engaged.

ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT AND INSTRUCTION IS PROVIDED BY STILLRIVER OUTFITTERS, INC. FOR ALL THE PROGRAMS LISTED.

ALL PROGRAMS ARE HELD RAIN OR SHINE UNLESS NOTIFIED BY INSTRUCTOR






YOUTH PROGRAM
WINTER YOUTH BASKETBALL      


YOUTH BASKETBALL PROGRAM


WHO:
Students in grades 1-8
WHEN:
Teams are organized in November – see basketball dates below
WHERE:
Chocksett Middle & Houghton Elementary Schools
FEE:
Division I - $75 by November 1, 2011, $85 after November 1.
           (Saturday games and practices)

Division II and III - $85 by November 1,  $95 after November 1.

Division IV and V - $85 by December 12 (or Eagle selection),
                           $95 after Eagle Selection date
Family cap -  $200.00
    

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 DIVISION DESCRIPTIONS

DIVISION I– grade 1 coed, instructional with skill work & games on Saturday morning

DIVISION II-coed grades 2 & 3, skill work and games with emphasis on instruction.  Meet on  Saturday mornings

                       and Monday or Tuesday evening.

DIVISION  III G– Girls in grades 4 & 5.  Practice/games Monday or Tuesday, or Friday evenings and some

                              Saturdays (2 times/week) Some games may be played  in West Boylston on Saturdays

DIVISION III B-For Boys in grades 4 & 5. Practice/games Monday or Tuesday or Friday evenings and some

                           Saturdays.(2 times/week)

DIVISION IV– Girls in grades 6-8, Practice/games Wednesday, Thursday and some Fridays.  Some games may be  

                        played in West Boylston.

DIVISION V– Boys in grades 6-8. , Practice/games Wednesday, Thursday and some Fridays

                             *Divisions II, III, IV, & V meet at least 2 times a week for practice/games

PRESEASON GAMES -Division IIIG, IIIB, IV, and V will be held to assist coaches in the team selection process.
(see dates below).  Players MUST attend at least 1 to be placed on a team. 

Division IV & V will not pick teams until the Chocksett Middle School Eagle’s team has been selected.  The last day  to

register for these divisions is December 13 (this date is subject to change due to the selection of the Eagles team)


Late Registrants in all divisions will be placed on a wait list if necessary.  Every team will be held to 10 players unless all coaches in a division are in agreement.

**Players must register for WYBB before participating in Pre-Season Games.

**Pre –season games will only be held if required number of coaches are available






BASKETBALL COACHES AND ASSISTANTS


Anyone interested in coaching or assisting for a youth basketball team must fill out a CORI(Criminal Offender Record Information) form at the Recreation Office.  

No person will be allowed to coach/assist without the completed documentation.  Applicants need to verify identity with photographic identification.  

TEAMS WILL NOT BE FORMED UNTIL THE REQUIRED NUMBER OF DIVISION COACHES ARE AVAILABLE





   IMPORTANT BASKETBALL DATES:



November 1- late  fee  for Divisions I, II, & III G & B

November 9– Pre-season games for  Division III B &  III G

Division III Boys  Chocksett gym    6:00pm  Grade 4    7:00 pm  Grade 5

Division III Girls         6:00pm gr. 4 & 5 Houghton

November 15– Pre-season games for Division IIIB & IIIG (follow format for November 9th)

November 16-Coaches meeting for division I at 6:00pm & division II at 6:30pm-Rec. Office

November 17– Coaches meet at 6:00 to draft teams for Division IIIB & IIIG– Rec. Office

November 19– Division I, II, III  season starts

November 23-27 Thanksgiving break

December 7– Pre-Season Game Division V Gr. 6  6:00 Chocksett  Gr. 7 & 8  7:00  Chocksett  

                                                    Division IV   6:30 pm Houghton

December 8– Pre-Season Game Division V Gr. 6  6:00pm Chocksett  Gr. 7 & 8  7:00pm 

                                                     Division IV   6:00pm Houghton

December 12(tentative date based on Eagle’s team selection)– Coaches meeting to Draft

                        teams 6:00pm for Division IV & V at Recreation dept

December week of 12th -Games begin for Divisions II, III G, &III B

December 15– Division IV & V season starts

December 17- Pictures for Divisions I, II, & III (times to be announced)

December 23-January 1– Christmas Break school closed

January 2- program resumes

January 11-Games begin for Divisions I V & V

January 19-Picture for Divisions IV & V (times to be announced) 

February 11-last day for Division I & II

February 13-last week for division III G & III B

February 17-26 School closed for winter break

March 5-Play-offs and last week for Division IV & V (subject to change)

DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER , BUILDING USE, &

 COACH AVAILABILITY 

If  players in division IV & division V  make the school team and choose not  to play Recreational Basketball, we will refund the player provided they contact the Rec Dept. within 2 business days of making the team.  Otherwise there are no refunds unless the program is full.

 





 
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