Category Archives: Sports

Register for Newton SouthEast Little League’s Summer Season

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Sports, Summer for , |

Following the tremendous success of the Sandlot program last year, Newton South East Little League is pleased to announce registration for the Summer 2013 Sandlot Program for eligible 9-12 year olds.

Instead of forming teams with set rosters and coaching staffs. NSELL conducts “Sandlot Baseball Nights” on two weeknights per week from the last week of June through the middle of August. The league provides shirts, hats, umpires, coaches and other game-related logistics. The objective is to give everyone a chance to have fun playing competitive baseball in a well organized environment.

The cost is $75 and limited to 75 participants on a first come, first serve basis. Please visit  the NSELL website for more details and to register.

 

Martial Arts Demonstration & Fundraiser, June 16

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Events, Sports for , , |

Calvin Chin’s Martial Arts Academy is holding its 2013 Open House on Sunday, June 16,  and selling tickets to benefit the Helen Gee Chin Scholarship Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charity.

The event will include lion dance, dragon dance, kung fu and tai chi demonstrations, and Chinese choreographed dance.

Sunday, June 16, 2013 1:00-3:00pm
Newton North High School (NNHS) Lasker Auditorium
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online.

Helen Gee Chin was the administrator at CCMAA for 15 years and a proponent of preserving the history and promoting the practice of traditional Chinese martial arts. The Foundation is a tribute to her life’s passion. The Foundation awards college scholarships to encourage academic achievement and motivate individuals to become serious martial artists. Last year, the Foundation awarded more than $10,000 in scholarships.

To buy tickets or to learn more about the Foundation, please go to www.hgcscholarshipfoundation.org

Open Gym for Middle Schoolers, Tuesdays 4-6pm

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Newton PTO Council in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Sports for |

Newton Public Schools is offering students in grades 6, 7 and 8 the opportunity to participate in a FREE recreational fitness program at Day Middle School every Tuesday from 4:00-6:00 P.M., starting April 2nd through the end of the school year.

Based on student interest, the instructor may organize specific activities (e.g., basketball, dance). The program will be supervised by Tyler Wachtelhausen, Physical Education, Health and Wellness Teacher at Day.

Registration is required. Registration Forms are available in every middle school’s Main Office, or you can email Susan Linn for a copy.

 

Are you ready to Kick, Punt, Pass and Cheer?

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Sports for , |

The Newton Mustangs offer football and cheer for all children in grades 2 through 8. There are no try outs and all players are placed on teams according to grade.

You can learn more and register now at www.newtonmustangs.org. (registration discount through Memorial Day)

There will be a Kick, Punt, Pass and Cheer Clinic on June 21st – 6:00 p.m. at the West Suburban YMCA. Practice the basics or grow your skills in football and cheerleading. All who are interested in learning about the Mustangs are encouraged to join the clinic. Clinic location: 276 Church St, Newton Corner.

Basketball Camp

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Newton PTO Council in Advertisements, Community Notes, Sports, Summer for , , |

ASA Hoops Presents the Walter McCarty Basketball camp.  This camp is for boys and girls ages 7-17 and is being held at the Brown Middle School.  For details visit www.asahoops.com or contact Coachb@asahoops.com  or 617-909-5990.

April Vacation Basketball clinics

Posted on April 5, 2013 by MaryAnnH in Community Notes, School Breaks, Sports

A Step Ahead basketball is offering a 5-day clinic during April Vacation.

Boys and girls ages 7-14 are welcome and will be held 9:00AM – 1:00PM at the Mackenzie Center: 1337 Centre St, Newton Centre.

For more information, visit A Step Ahead’s webiste or contact Brendan Smith via email or phone, 617-909-5990

Newton Girls Softball seeks Student Umpires (paid)

Posted on April 5, 2013 by MaryAnnH in Community Notes, Events, Sports

Newton Girls Softball is looking for students, grades 8 and above, who have experience playing or umpiring softball or baseball to work as umpires during the spring season.

Interested students should attend an informational meeting on Thursday, April 4, at 7pm at the Albemarle fieldhouse.

NGS games are played Wednesday and Thursday at 5:45 and Sundays 3pm and 5pm. Umpires are paid:
- $15 per game: “1st year NGS umps” and/or attend middle school
- $20 per game: “1st year NGS umps” and attend high school; returning umps attending middle school
- $25 per game: returning umps attending high school; post-high school umps
- PLUS a $5 per game bonus for perfect attendance (payable at the end of the year).

If interested in this opportunity or in learning more, please contact Susan Boyer by email.

 

Spring sports & camp with Be Ahead of the Game

Posted on April 5, 2013 by MaryAnnH in Advertisements, Community Notes, Sports

Be Ahead of the Game is offering spring soccer and tee ball, as well as April vacation camp (April 16-19 at the Hyde Center in Newton Highlands) and summer camps.

Details about the company’s offerings are online. 

 

Jazz, Hip Hop & Creative Dance Class for 3-5 year olds

Posted on March 28, 2013 by MaryAnnH in Community Notes, Education/Enrichment, Sports

Dancers will learn the basic elements of Jazz Dance and Hip Hop set to today’s popular music. Along with dance technique instruction, they’ll be given the opportunity to  creatively express themselves through open-ended movement.  The class will include stretching exercises, progressions across the floor and sequences of age-appropriate choreography that will build week to week.

Ages 3 to 5 yrs
8 Fridays, 1:30pm-2:15pm (April 12, 19, May 3,10,17,31, June 7, 14)
Waban Library Center, 1608 Beacon Street
Grace Noyes-Instructor
Cost:  $96

This fun, lively 45-minute class is offered to students who danced with us last season as well as new students.

Register online at the Waban Library Center’s website.

Information Session for Newton Mustangs Youth Football, April 5

Posted on March 23, 2013 by MaryAnnH in Community Notes, Events, Sports

The Newton Mustangs Youth Football and Cheer is holding an information night on Friday April 5th at 7pm.  Location is TBD and will be announced on the Mustangs’ website.

Open to all Newton Students in grades 2 – 8.  Check the website for more information or to join the mailing list.  Registration for new players will begin in April.