BASEBALL/SOFTBALL
Asphalt Green Tee Ball and Softball
555 East 90th St. (at York Ave.)
New York, NY 10128
212-369-8890
www.asphaltgreen.org
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Tee Ball. A 12-14 week
co-ed Tee Ball program is held in the Fall and Spring
semesters for children ages 5-8. Scholarships are available.
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Camp. A week-long half-day
Softball/Baseball mini-camp for boys and girls ages 9-12
is held during the Spring school break (following the
NYC public school calendar). Scholarships are available.
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Babe Ruth Softball League
609-695-1434 (National Headquarters)
www.baberuthsoftball.org
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Organizes programs
for girls ages 5-18, with age divisions of 12 & under,
16 & under and 18 & under. Babe Ruth Softball offers an
annual tournament trail, in which local league winners
compete in District tournaments, with the winners advancing
to State and then National tournaments. |
Bluebirds Baseball Program
212-539-8800
www.nywomensbaseball.com
| MINIMAL FEE |
The New
York Women's Baseball Association offers a Bluebirds Baseball
Program for girls ages 7-17, organized in several age-group
divisions. The program teaches Baseball skills while encouraging
physical activity and healthy competition. Batting clinics
will start in January 2002 in the New York City area.
For further information, please email us at nywb@nywomensbaseball.com.
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Carmine Recreation Center Youth Softball
1 Clarkson St. (between 7th Ave. & Hudson St.)
New York, NY 10014
212-242-5418
| FREE |
Offers an instructional
Softball program for children ages 7-18 in June - August.
The program has a co-ed division for children ages 7-12
and two girls divisions for girls ages 11-18. The co-ed
division practices and plays on Saturdays. The girls divisions
practice on Thursdays, and play on Saturdays in the RBI
League. |
Chelsea Piers
The Field House
23rd St. & the Hudson River
New York, NY 10011
212-336-6500
www.chelseapiers.com
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12-week Spring
and Fall Baseball classes are offered on weekends for
children ages 6-12. |
East Harlem Little League
112th St. (between Park Ave. & Madison Ave.)
P.O. Box 63
New York, NY 10029
212-591-0106
| MINIMAL FEE |
Offers co-ed Tee Ball and instructional
Baseball for children ages 5-8 and Softball for girls
ages 8-16. Practices are held in fields in East Harlem,
with home games played in Jefferson Park, 112th Street
(between Park & Madison Avenues). Registration is in early
February, and the season runs from February - June. |
Greenwich Village Little League
c/o P3-Pier, Park & Playground Association Pier 40
New York, NY 10014
www.eteamz.com/GVLL
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Offers co-ed Tee Ball and instructional
Baseball for children ages 5-12, competitive Baseball
for children ages 9-18 and Softball for girls ages 9-16,
with many divisions based on age and skill. Registration
for the Spring season is held at Pier 40 (West Houston
St. & Hudson River) in January and February. Practices
begin in February, and the season runs from April - June.
Home games and practices are usually held at Pier 40 Roof,
JJ Walker Park and Central Park. The League sponsors tournament
teams in July and August. Fall Baseball and Softball are
also available to all age groups and skill levels and
are FREE to children who played in the Spring (regular
fees apply to new registrants.) Registration for the Fall
season begins in August, and the season runs from September
- November. Reduced fees are available for siblings. |
Harlem Little League
P.O. Drawer 5540
Manhattanville Station
New York, NY 10027
212-280-7775
| MINIMAL FEE |
Offers co-ed Tee Ball and instructional
Baseball for children ages 6-16 and Softball for girls
ages 8-16. A chartered member of Little League Baseball,
Inc., the Harlem Little League holds registration in mid-January
each year. Pre-season activities, including practices,
start in March. Practices are held on weekdays at various
fields in Harlem. Games are played on weekends from April
- June in fields in Harlem, the Bronx, Inwood and other
parts of New York City. |
Harlem RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities)
1948 First Ave. (at 101st St.)
New York, NY 10029
212-722-1608
www.harlemrbi.org
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Harlem RBI uses Baseball and
Softball and the power of teams to provide inner-city
youth with opportunities to play, to learn and to grow,
inspiring them to recognize their potential and realize
their dreams. Children from East Harlem are given first
priority in the program. There are limited spaces available
for children from areas outside of East Harlem. |
| FREE |
After-School Programs for
children ages 10-12. Programs meet twice weekly for homework
help, baseball and softball clinics. |
| FREE |
Saturday Summer Program
for children ages 7-9 in July - August. |
| FREE |
Summer Enrichment Program
for children ages 10-12 in July - August. Program
includes morning literacy activities with baseball/softball,
arts, and enrichment activities in the afternoon. |
| FREE |
Softball Program for girls
ages 13-18. The season runs from mid-March through
mid-August and consists of practice two times a week with
games on Saturdays. Off-season softball and enrichment
activities also occur. |
Ivy League: Uptown W.I.N.S.
(Women in Neighborhood Sports) Softball
57 Wadsworth Ave.
New York, NY 10033
212-502-3695
www.uptownwins.org
| FREE |
Girls Softball program is open
to girls ages 6-21 who live in the Washington Heights/Inwood
area. Participants are organized into different divisions
based on age and skill. Registration is in March; the
program runs on weekends from April - June and operates
out of Dyckman, Inwood and Highbridge softball fields
in northern Manhattan. |
JCC (Jewish Community Center) Baseball
15 W. 65th St.
New York, NY 10023
212-580-0099
www.jccnyc.org
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(Programs held in Central Park)
Offers co-ed Baseball programs for K-6th grades. Registration
is in February. The 8-week season runs from April - June,
with programs held on Sunday mornings in Central Park.
The first 2 weeks consist of instruction and skills clinics,
with non-competitive games played the following 6 weeks.
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NYC Parks and Recreation
1-800-201-PARK
www.nycparks.org
| FREE or Minimal Fee |
New York Parks Softball League. Co-ed
league for children ages 8-13 is offered in April - June. |
| FREE or Minimal Fee |
Turn 2 Instructional Clinics. Clinics
held on Saturdays in May - June for children ages 8-13.
Sponsored by The Derek Jeter Turn 2 foundation. |
| FREE or Minimal Fee |
Neighborhood Recreation Centers. FREE
or low-cost Baseball and Softball programs are offered
at many New York City Neighborhood Recreation Centers,
including the Jackie Robinson Recreation Center in Manhattan.
For more information on the Manhattan Neighborhood Recreation
Centers, please go to the NYC Parks
and Recreation Facilities section. |
Peter Stuyvesant Little League
P.O. Box 783
Murray Hill Station
New York, NY 10156
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Offers co-ed Tee Ball and instructional
Baseball for children ages 6-8 and Softball for girls
ages 8-16. Registration is in July of the previous year,
and the season runs from April - June. Tournament and
traveling teams are also organized in the summer and fall.
Games are played on weekends and weekdays at the Con Ed
fields on 16th Street, between Avenue C and the East River.
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P3--Pier, Park & Playground Association
Pier 40
New York, NY 10014
212-989-3764
www.pier40.org
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Baseball and Softball clinics
and camps are offered for children ages 6-12 year-round,
based on the public school calendar. Fees vary. Call for
more information. |
Police Athletic League Centers
www.palnyc.org
| FREE |
FREE co-ed or all-girls instructional
Baseball and Softball programs are offered at several
New York City Police Athletic League (PAL) Centers, including
the Armory PAL Center, the Duncan PAL Center, and the
New Harlem PAL Center in Manhattan. In addition, the Police
Athletic League administers the RBI League, which has
16 girls Softball teams for girls ages 11-18 (in two age
group divisions) throughout New York City. RBI is sponsored
by Major League Baseball, and the teams compete locally
in regional tournaments and a national World Series in
Orlando, Florida. The season runs from June through August;
games are usually held on Saturdays. For more information
on the Manhattan PAL Centers, please go to the PAL
Centers and Programs section. |
West Side Little League
2472 Broadway, Box 333
New York, NY 10025
212-678-2370
www.pcsconnect.com/westsidell
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Offers co-ed Baseball for children
ages 6-18 and Softball for girls ages 9-18, organized
in age-group divisions, with a Challenger division for
children with physical and emotional disabilities. Applications
are due in January, and the season runs from mid-March
to mid-June. Practice is usually held once a week, with
one game on the weekend, in city parks on the West Side
(softball is usually at Morningside Park). Open to Manhattan
West Side residents (from 59th to 120th Streets). |
Yorkville Girls Softball
408 E. 88th Street, 4B
New York, NY 10128
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Offers Softball programs for
girls ages 8-16. Registration is in January, with the
season running from April - June. Practice is held once
a week, and games are usually held on weekends in Central
Park or at Asphalt Green, 90th St. and York Ave. A tournament
team also plays in July - August. Fall Softball is offered
occasionally, depending on player interest, with registration
in early September. |
Yorkville Youth Athletic Association
212-876-4976
www.YYAA.org
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Offers an instructional
Tee Ball league for grades K-2, with practices during
the week and games on Saturdays in April - June (registration
in October) at Asphalt Green, 90th St. and York Ave. |
BASKETBALL
Asphalt Green Basketball
555 East 90th St. (at York Ave.)
New York, NY 10128
212-369-8890
www.asphaltgreen.org
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Programs.
12-14 week Basketball programs are held in the Fall, Winter
& Spring semesters, with co-ed divisions for children
ages 5-9 and all-girls divisions for girls ages 9-14.
The programs meet once a week, usually on weekends. A
co-ed in-house Youth Basketball League is also available
in the Winter and Spring semesters for children ages 9-12.
Scholarships are available. |
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Mini-camp. A week-long
full day Basketball mini-camp for boys and girls ages
5-14 is held during the December and February school breaks
(following the NYC public school calendar). Scholarships
are available. |
Basketball City
Pier 63 & W. 23rd St.
New York, NY 10011
212-924-4040
www.basketballcity.com
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Programs. Basketball City
offers a variety of youth instructional basketball programs
and leagues. |
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Camps. Co-ed full day instructional
basketball camps are offered in the summer for children
ages 6-17. In addition, Basketball City hosts the Nike
New York Liberty Girls Summer Basketball Camp for girls
ages 8-17. This is a one-week camp in late July - early
August in which girls learn skills and drills, play games,
meet Liberty players and attend a Liberty game. |
Carmine Recreation Center Basketball Program
1 Clarkson St. (between 7th Ave. & Hudson St.)
New York, NY 10014
212-242-5228
| FREE |
Offers instructional
basketball program for girls ages 7-17. Practice is held
on Saturday evenings in September - April for girls ages
7-12, and on Saturday evenings year-round for girls ages
13-17. All skill levels practice and play; girls are assigned
to teams based on age and skill. The program also has
an AAU affiliated travel team for girls ages 13-17, which
plays games year-round throughout New York City. |
Chelsea Piers
The Field House
23rd St. & the Hudson River
New York, NY 10011
212-336-6500
www.chelseapiers.com
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17-week co-ed basketball clinics
are held on weekends in January - June and August - December
for children in K-6th grades (90 minute sessions). |
Children's Aid Society Dunlevy Milbank Center
14-32 W. 118th St. (between 5th Ave. & Lennox)
New York, NY 10026
212-996-1716
www.childrensaidsociety.org
| FREE |
Offers girls basketball programs
for girls ages 6-18. |
Downtown Basketball League
Manhattan Youth Recreation and Resources
55 Warren St.
New York, NY 10007
212-766-1104
www.manhattanyouth.org
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Instructional League.
Several different divisions are open to girls and boys
from 2nd through 8th grade. Preference is given to children
from lower Manhattan. Registration forms are available
in October. Practices are held in November and December,
then teams are formed, and games are played in January
- March. |
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Open Play. Beginning
in January on the weekends. |
Greenwich Village Girls Basketball League
(a program of the Greenwich Village Youth Council)
437 W. 16th St., 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10011
212-414-4742
| MINIMAL FEE |
Offers an instructional and recreational
program for girls ages 10-13. Registration is in early
September, and the season runs from October - March. Practices
are held Friday evenings, and games are held on Saturdays,
usually at PS 41 on W. 11th St. |
Hamilton Fish Recreation Center Basketball
Program
127 Pitt St. (at East Houston)
New York, NY 10002
212-387-7687
| FREE |
Offers instructional basketball
program for children ages 7-17. All skill levels practice
and play; children are assigned to teams based on age
and skill. |
Ivy League: Uptown W.I.N.S.
(Women in Neighborhood Sports) Basketball
57 Wadsworth Ave.
New York, NY 10033
212-502-3695
www.uptownwins.org
| FREE |
Program is open to girls ages
6-21 who live in the Washington Heights/Inwood area. Clinics
are conducted two days per week, with games played amongst
the participants after skills and fundamentals are learned.
Registration is in October, and the program runs from
November - May out of public schools in northern Manhattan.
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JCC (Jewish Community Center) Basketball
15 W. 65th St.
New York, NY 10023
212-580-0099
www.jccnyc.org
(Programs held in Upper West Side School Gyms)
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Offers co-ed basketball programs
for K-6th grades. Registration is in October. The 8-week
season runs from January - March, with programs held on
Sunday mornings in several Upper West Side school gyms.
The first 2 weeks consist of instruction and skills clinics,
with non-competitive games played the following 6 weeks.
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Metropolitan Association of the Amateur
Athletic Union (AAU)
Office of Girls Basketball Chairman
c/o Police Athletic League
1682 Victory Blvd.
Staten Island, NY 10314
718-720-8718
www.aaugirlsbasketball.org
(general information)
www.aaubb.com (information on
tournaments and specific teams)
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The AAU Girls
Basketball Program is organized to initiate, stimulate
and improve opportunities for amateur girls basketball
competition at both the local and national level. Girls
ages 9-18 play nationwide on over 600 teams in 9 age-
group divisions. The teams compete for to qualify for
the AAU National Championship Tournament and the National
Invitational Championships. Teams in the Metropolitan
Association (New York City and the surrounding region)
compete in tournaments, usually held on weekends, in and
around the New York area and the East Coast region throughout
the season. There are dozens of AAU affiliated girls basketball
teams in the New York City area. Each team organizes its
own tryouts and tournament schedule. To find a team near
you, please call Mr. Joseph Loughran, the Metropolitan
Association Girls Basketball Chairman, at 718-720-8718.
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Nike Junior Liberty Basketball League
212-564-WNBA
| Minimal Fee |
The League provides the opportunity
for girls ages 10-16 to develop their basketball skills
and participate in structured, competitive play. The League
operates out of several sites in New York City in June
- August. Participants are divided into two age groups,
and the divisional champions from each site will play
for citywide honors, with the winners invited to a Liberty
home game. |
NYC Parks and Recreation
1-800-201-PARK
www.nycparks.org
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE |
Playground Associate Summer
Hoops. Citywide basketball tournament in July - August
for children ages 8-16. |
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE |
Inter-borough Basketball
Tournament. Citywide basketball tournament in November
- December for children ages 8-16. |
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE |
Evergreen Cup Holiday
Tournament. Basketball tournament held in late December
with a co-ed division for children ages 8-10 and a separate
girls division for girls ages 11-16. |
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE |
Neighborhood Recreation
Centers. FREE or low-cost basketball programs are
offered at many New York City Neighborhood Recreation
Centers. For more information on the Manhattan Neighborhood
Recreation Centers, please go to the NYC
Parks and Recreation Facilities section. |
Police Athletic League Centers
www.palnyc.org
| FREE |
FREE co-ed or all-girls instructional Basketball
programs are offered at many New York City Police Athletic
League (PAL) Centers. For more information on the Manhattan
PAL Centers, please go to the PAL
Centers and Programs section. |
Safe Haven West Side Basketball
P.O. Box 20639
New York, NY 10025
212-479-8550
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Offers a girls
instructional basketball program for girls ages 8-17.
Registration begins in September, and the season runs
from December - March. Games and practices are held on
weekends at public schools on the Upper West Side. |
YMCA Sprite Jr. Knicks
www.ymcanyc.org
| FREE |
A comprehensive basketball
program is offered at all New York area YMCA locations.
The program is open to boys and girls ages 5 - 18. Games,
practices and clinics are held after school and on weekends
from January - May. Every child gets to play an equal
amount of time and has equal practice time. For more information
on the Bronx YMCA Centers, please go to the YMCA
Centers and Programs section. |
Yorkville Youth Athletic Association
212-876-4976
www.yyaa.org
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An instructional
league with girls' basketball for grades K-10. Registration
is in September. The K-2 division meets Saturdays in January
- March. The 3rd -10th grade division meets Saturdays
in December - March. Both divisions hold practices and
games at various parochial and public schools on the Upper
East Side. |
FENCING
Fencers Club, Inc.
119 W. 25th St.
5th Floor, New York, NY 10001
212-807-6947
917-697-6673
www.fencersclub.com
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Provides training for all
skill levels in fencing, which is an excellent sport for
girls, emphasizing brains over brawn.
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Group Instruction. Sessions offered
for children ages 8-18, with beginner to advanced levels
available. Equipment provided. |
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Competitions. Many tournament competitions
are offered for children ages 8-18. The tournaments are
designed to maximize the number of competitive bouts for
fencers of all skill levels. |
Peter Westbrook Foundation
Operates out of the Fencers Club at 119 W. 25th St., 5th Floor
(between 6th Ave. & 7th Ave.)
New York, NY 10001
212-459-4538
| MINIMAL FEE |
A 40-week program that provides
introduction to fencing, academic and career help, and
other assistance in order to develop leadership skills
in under-served youth. The co-ed program is open to children
ages 10-18. It meets at the Fencers Club every Saturday
morning from September - June. All equipment provided.
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FIELD HOCKEY
NYC Parks and Recreation
1-800-201-PARK
www.nycparks.org
| FREE |
After-School
Program. Co-ed clinics for children ages 6-14 at selected
locations. For more information on the Manhattan Neighborhood
Recreation Centers, please go to the NYC
Parks and Recreation Facilities section.
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FOOTBALL
Manhattan Youth Recreation and Resources
55 Warren St.
New York, NY 10007
212-766-1104
www.manhattanyouth.org
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Touch football clinic is offered
outdoors on Pier 40 (at Houston St. and the Hudson River)
for players in the 4th through 7th grades. It is held
on Sunday mornings from Jan-March. |
NYC Parks and Recreation
1-800-201-PARK
www.nycparks.org
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE |
League. A Flag Football League is
offered in September - November for children ages 6-17.
The League features introductory clinics and culminates
in a citywide tournament and festival. |
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE |
Neighborhood Recreation
Centers. FREE or low-cost flag football programs are
offered at many New York City Neighborhood Recreation
Centers, including the Carmine Recreation Center in Manhattan.
For more information on the Manhattan Neighborhood Recreation
Centers, please go to the NYC Parks
and Recreation Facilities section. |
Police Athletic League Centers
www.palnyc.org
| FREE |
FREE co-ed or
all-girls instructional Flag Football programs are offered
at several New York City Police Athletic League (PAL)
Centers, including the Armory PAL Center and the Duncan
PAL Center in Manhattan. For more information on the Manhattan
PAL Centers, please go to the PAL
Centers and Programs section. |
YMCA of Greater New York
www.ymcanyc.org
| FREE |
Flag football programs are offered at many
local YMCA Centers. For more information on the Manhattan
YMCA Centers, please go to the YMCA
Centers and Programs section. |
GOLF
Golf Club at Chelsea Piers
19th St. and West End Hwy.
New York, NY 10011
212-336-6400
www.chelseapiers.com
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Programs. 4 or 7 week
juniors golf programs are offered throughout the year
for children ages 5 and up. |
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Camps. Week-long full day golf camps
offered during school breaks for ages 5-16. |
City Parks Foundation/NYC Parks and Recreation
City Parks Junior Golf
718-699-4200
www.nycparks.org
| FREE |
JPMorgan Chase
Junior Golf Camps. FREE lessons for children ages
8-14 at selected parks in all five boroughs. Learn the
basics of putting, pitching, and driving. Lessons are
held twice a week on weekdays from July - August. FREE
use of equipment provided. City Parks/Met PGA Junior Golf
Academy. FREE lessons provided by PGA Professionals for
intermediate to advanced players ages 10-16. Tryouts are
held in June. |
| FREE |
City Parks/Met PGA Junior
Golf Academy. FREE lessons provided by PGA Professionals
for intermediate to advanced players ages 10-16. Tryouts
are held in June. |
Police Athletic League Centers
www.palnyc.org
| FREE |
FREE instructional
Golf programs are offered at several New York City Police
Athletic League (PAL) Centers, including the New Harlem
PAL Center in Manhattan. For more information on the Manhattan
PAL Centers, please go to the PAL Centers
and Programs section. |
GYMNASTICS
Asphalt Green Gymnastics
555 East 90th St. (at York Ave.)
New York, NY 10128
212-369-8890
asphaltgreen.org
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Programs. 12 - 14 week
Gymnastics programs are held in the Fall, Winter & Spring
semesters for all skill levels. The programs consist of
group classes for boys and girls ages 3-17. Scholarships
are available. |
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Teams. Depending on skill
and age, teams meet from 2 to 5 times a week. Tryouts
are in September, with the season running from September
- June. |
Chelsea Piers Gymnastics
The Field House
23rd St. & the Hudson River
New York, NY 10011
212-336-6500
www.chelseapiers.com
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Gymnastics are available for
girls ages 5-17, organized by age and ability. The classes
are offered in 17-week sessions in January - June and
August - December. Prices vary, depending on the particular
classes taken and the frequency. |
Discovery Program
251 W. 100th St.
New York, NY 10025
212-749-8717
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After-School Program.
17-week sessions, with weekly lessons, are offered for
children ages 7-12 in two semesters: Fall (August - December)
and Spring (January - June). |
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Summer Gymnastics Camp.
One-week session for children ages 7-14, meeting in the
afternoon. |
NYC Parks and Recreation
1-800-201-PARK
www.nycparks.org
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE |
Neighborhood Recreation Centers. FREE
or low-cost gymnastics programs are offered at many New
York City Neighborhood Recreation Centers. For more information
on the Manhattan Neighborhood Recreation Centers, please
go to the NYC Parks and Recreation Facilities
section. |
Sutton Gymnastics
20 Cooper Square (3rd Ave. & 5th St.)
New York, NY 10003
212-533-9390
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Offers a full range of gymnastics
activities for boys and girls ages 6 and above, including
daily classes, complete summer programs, and a Junior
Olympic developmental program with competitive teams. |
Wendy Hilliard Foundation
792 Columbus Ave., #17T
New York, NY 10025
212-721-3256
www.wendyontheweb.org
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE |
Community Classes. Rhythmic gymnastics
and tumbling classes are held after-school and on Saturdays
for boys and girls ages 3-18 at the Harlem Police Athletic
League Center, Manhattan Ave. and 119th St., New York,
NY, 212-665-8699. |
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE |
Competitive Teams. The Foundation
has two rhythmic gymnastics competitive teams for girls
ages 6-18 that compete locally, regionally and nationally. |
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE |
Summer Gymnastics Program. The Foundation
offers a six-week program in July - August open to boys
and girls ages 6-18, with instruction in rhythmic gymnastics,
tumbling and trampoline. All classes are held at the Harlem
Police Athletic League Center, Manhattan Ave. & 119th
St., and are supplemented by health and nutrition workshops.
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YMCA of Greater New York
www.ymcanyc.org
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Gymnastics programs are offered at many local
YMCA Centers, including the McBurney YMCA-Chelsea Center,
the Vanderbilt YMCA, and the West Side YMCA in Manhattan.
For more information on the Manhattan YMCA Centers, please
go to the YMCA Centers
and Programs section. |
HANDBALL
Inner City Handball Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 531
Baldwin, NY 11510
718-527-6977
www.icha.org
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE |
School Based Introductory
Clinics. For children ages 13-18. Offered in cooperation
with the PSAL in various intermediate and high schools
in all five boroughs. |
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE |
After-School Programs.
For children ages 9-13. Offered in cooperation with the
United Way and the Sports & Arts in Schools Foundation
at various schools in the five boroughs. |
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE |
Indoor Training Centers.
Training is available at the following indoor handball
courts: West Side YMCA, 5 W. 63rd St., Manhattan; Cross
Island YMCA, 238-10 Hillside Ave., Bellerose, Queens;
and Paddlesports, 80-50 Pitken Ave., Ozone, Queens. |
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE |
Tournaments. Citywide,
regional and national tournaments. Extensive tournament
schedule is available on the web site. |
HOCKEY
Chelsea Piers Sky Rink
Pier 61, 23rd St. & the Hudson River
New York, NY 10011
212-336-6500
www.chelseapiers.com
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Hockey Prep Program. Prepares skaters
ages 6-12 for league play, with one one-hour class a week.
A transition program, the Senators, is also available
to bridge the gap between the skills-oriented classes
and full league play. Please call for information on the
Senators program. |
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Youth Hockey Leagues. A weekend league
is available for children ages 6-17 in April - June and
October - March. A weekday league is also available for
more advanced players ages 9-12. |
Ice Hockey in Harlem
c/o PS 101
141 E. 111th St., #420
New York, NY 10029
212-722-0044 212-722-5127 (hotline number)
Programs held at Lasker Rink in Central Park and the Ice Rink
in Riverbank State Park.
www.icehockeyinharlem.org
| FREE |
After-School Program for
children ages 4-17 (must join before age 10) in September
- May (registration by July). Program meets once or twice
weekly with homework help and on-ice clinics. Participants
are organized into co-ed teams or an all-girls team. |
| FREE |
Summer Hockey Camp scholarships
are available. |
| FREE |
Saturday Clinics. Co-ed
roller hockey clinics for children ages 4-18 are held
on Saturdays from September through June. |
ROLLER & FLOOR HOCKEY
Stanley M. Isaacs Park Association (SIPA)
Roller Hockey Youth League
96th St. & 1st Ave.
P.O. Box 6155
New York, NY 10128
212-539-8861
www.stanleyisaacs.org
| MINIMAL FEE |
Saturday Clinics. Co-ed roller hockey
clinics for children ages 4-18 are held on Saturdays from
September through June. |
| MINIMAL FEE |
Games. Co-ed games for children ages
4-18. The Fall/Winter league runs from September through
March. The Spring League runs in May and June. |
YMCA of Greater New York
www.ymcanyc.org
|
|
Floor hockey programs are
offered at many local YMCA Centers, including the Vanderbilt
YMCA in Manhattan. For more information on the Manhattan
YMCA Centers, please go to the YMCA
Centers and Programs section. |
ICE SKATING
Chelsea Piers Sky Rink
Pier 61, 23rd St. & the Hudson River
New York, NY 10011
212-336-6100
www.chelseapiers.com
|
Ice skating lessons are offered
in 10-week semesters for children ages 3-16 in March -
June and in September - December, with one 30-minute class
weekly, plus FREE skating time.
|
Figure Skating in Harlem
Program held at the Ice Rink in Riverbank State Park
145th St. at Riverside Dr.
212-606-4212
www.figureskatinginharlem.org
|
Girls ice skating
and educational after school program open to girls ages
6 - 16 from Harlem. Registration is in September with
a mandatory registration meeting in Riverbank State Park.
Space is limited and previous participants are given priority.
The program operates from October - April, and includes
after-school skating classes twice a week, with academic
tutoring, counseling and educational theory classes. The
program also includes field trips, an annual ice show
and an awards banquet. Participants are expected to maintain
a B average in school. The tuition fee includes use of
equipment for the season, team uniforms and costumes.
Partial and full scholarships are available to those who
demonstrate need. |
Ice Theatre of New York
Chelsea Piers
Pier 62, Room 312
New York, NY 10011
212-929-5811
www.icetheatre.org
| - |
Offers a co-ed
performance-oriented ice dancing program for children
ages 8-18 in October - March. Sessions are held on weekday
afternoons, and involve both on-ice skating instruction
and off-ice dance instruction. The students also have
an opportunity to perform publicly in special events,
including holiday shows. Sessions are held at either the
Sky Rink at Pier 61 of Chelsea Piers, 23rd St. & the West
Side Highway, or at the Ice Rink in Riverbank State Park,
145th St. at Riverside Drive.
|
NYC Parks and Recreation
1-800-201-PARK
www.nycparks.org
| FREE or MINIMAL
FEE |
New York City
Parks and Recreation operates the following skating rinks
in Manhattan: Lasker Rink, Central Park at 107th St.,
212-534-7639; and Wollman Rink, Central Park at 63rd St.,
212-396-1010 Please call for more information.
|
MARTIAL ARTS
Asphalt Green Martial Arts
555 East 90th St. (at York Ave.)
New York, NY 10128
212-369-8890
www.asphaltgreen.org
|
Programs.
12-14 week co-ed Karate programs are offered for children
ages 6-11 during the Fall, Winter & Spring semesters.
15 week Judo and Jiu Jitsu programs are offered for children
ages 15 and over during the Fall, Winter & Spring semesters.
Scholarships are available.
|
NYC Parks and Recreation Department
1-800-201-PARK
www.nycparks.org
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE |
Neighborhood Recreation
Centers. FREE or low-cost karate and other martial
arts programs are offered at most New York City Neighborhood
Recreation Centers. For more information on the Manhattan
Neighborhood Recreation Centers, please go to the NYC
Parks and Recreation Facilities section. |
YMCA of Greater New York
www.ymcanyc.org
|
Martial arts programs are
offered at many local YMCA Centers. For more information
on the Manhattan YMCA Centers, please go to the YMCA
Centers and Programs section. |
SOCCER
Asphalt Green Soccer
555 East 90th St. (at York Ave.)
New York, NY 10128
212-369-8890
www.asphaltgreen.org
| - |
Programs. 12-14 week programs are
held during the Fall, Winter & Spring semesters for children
ages 5-14, with separate girls programs for girls ages
7-14. Programs meet once a week. An in-house co-ed Youth
Soccer League is also available for children ages 7-10
during the Fall, Winter & Spring semesters. Scholarships
are available. |
| - |
Camps. A week-long half-day Soccer
mini-camp for boys and girls ages 5-14 is held during
the Spring school break (following the NY City public
school calendar). Scholarships are available. Asphalt
Green is also the site of week-long soccer camps run by
either the Major League Soccer Camp or the Markovic Academy.
The half-day and full-day summer camps are available in
April, June & August for boys and girls ages 6-12. |
| - |
Teams. Asphalt Green sponsors the
Green Wave Soccer Teams for boys and girls ages 6-12.
The teams practice outdoors twice a week in the Fall and
Spring; they practice indoors once a week in the Winter.
The teams play in the Cosmopolitan Junior Soccer League.
Scholarships are available. |
Cosmopolitan Junior Soccer League-Girls
Programs
516-374-3251
www.cjsl.org
|
Recreational programs are available
for girls ages 4-9 from community based clubs. Inter-club
competition is available for girls ages 9-19 in age group
divisions of Under 10 1/2, Under 12, Under 14, Under 16
and Under 19. The Cosmopolitan Junior Soccer League is
a member of the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association
and is an affiliate of the US Soccer Federation and the
US Youth Soccer Association. The girls teams play Fall
and Spring seasons; the League also has outdoor and indoor
holiday and summer tournaments. Games are played throughout
New York City. Registration is handled by the individual
teams-registration dates and other information is available
on the web site. |
Downtown Soccer League
P.O. Box 175
295 Greenwich St.
New York, NY 10007
212-274-1195
www.downtownsoccer.org
|
Co-ed soccer teams are available
for children ages 6-14, in many age group divisions. Registration
begins in June for the Fall season, which runs from September
- October. Games are played in Battery Park on Friday
evenings and weekends. |
JCC (Jewish Community Center) Soccer
15 W. 65th St.
New York, NY 10023
212-580-0099
www.jccnyc.org
(Programs held in Central Park)
|
Offers girls
Soccer programs for K-6th grades. Registration is in May.
The 8-week season runs from September - November, with
programs held on Sunday mornings in Central Park. The
first 2 weeks consist of instruction and skills clinics,
with non-competitive games played the following 6 weeks. |
Manhattan Soccer Club
Ward's Island, NY
212-517-4293
www.manhattansc.org
|
Offers soccer for girls ages
8-19. The club currently has 18 girls teams in 7 age group
divisions. Games and practices are held on Randall's Island.
Registration and tryouts are in June for the Fall season.
|
Metro Soccer NY Youth Soccer League
341 Lafayette St., Suite 584
New York, NY 10012
917-992-6417
|
Offers a co-ed instructional
soccer program for children ages 5-16, with Fall and Spring
seasons. Practices are held on weekdays at the Chelsea
Waterside Park, 23rd St. and 11th Ave. Games are played
on weekends in the New York City area. |
NYC Parks and Recreation
1-800-201-PARK
www.nycparks.org
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE |
Learn to Play Soccer. Offered on Saturdays
in September - October for children ages 6-13. |
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE |
Indoor Soccer League. Offered on Saturdays
in February - April for children ages 6-10. |
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE |
Summer of Soccer. A 5-on-5 league
open to children ages 9-19, playing a 6-week summer schedule. |
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE |
Neighborhood Recreation Centers. FREE
or low-cost soccer programs are offered at many New York
City Neighborhood Recreation Centers. For more information
on the Manhattan Neighborhood Recreation Centers, please
go to the NYC Parks and Recreation Facilities
section. |
Police Athletic League Centers
www.palnyc.org
| FREE |
FREE co-ed or all-girls instructional
Soccer programs are offered at several New York City Police
Athletic League (PAL) Centers. For more information on
the Manhattan PAL Centers, please go to the PAL
Centers and Programs section. |
West Side Soccer League
215 W. 95th St.
New York, NY
212-479-7791
212-663-7660
www.wssl.orgs
|
Co-ed and all-girls teams for
children ages 6-15, playing both Fall and Spring seasons.
Registration begins in March for the Fall season, which
runs from September - November. Registration begins in
February for the Spring season, which runs from April
- June, but is open only to players from the Fall season.
Practices are arranged by team coaches. Games are played
at Kantor Youth Fields on Ward's Island and at Riverside
Park. In addition, the League sponsors a VIP Program for
children ages 7-15 with physical or developmental challenges.
|
YMCA of Greater New York
www.ymcanyc.org
|
Instructional soccer programs are offered
at many local YMCA Centers, including the Vanderbilt YMCA
in Manhattan. For more information on the Manhattan YMCA
Centers, please go to the YMCA
Centers and Programs section. |
SQUASH
Street Squash
245 7th Ave., Suite 11B
New York, NY 10001
212-768-4789
www.streetsquash.org
| FREE |
Street Squash is a co-ed after-school
youth enrichment program consisting of squash instruction,
academic tutoring, community service, mentoring and cultural
exposure. The program is available to children ages 10-18,
and is run out of several public schools in Harlem. Registration
begins in September. The program operates from September
- July and meets 6 days a week. s |
SWIMMING
Asphalt Green Youth Aquatics
555 East 90th St. (at York Ave.)
New York, NY 10128
212-369-8890
www.asphaltgreen.org
| - |
Programs. Swimming classes for children
ages 5 months -16 years are offered throughout the year,
with various programs and skill levels, including a program
for disabled youths, synchronized swimming for children
ages 7-16, diving for children ages 8-18 and water polo
for children ages 10-16. Scholarships are available. |
| - |
Camps. One-week and/or two-week swim
camps are available in July, August and December for children
ages 6-18. Scholarships are available. |
| - |
Teams. The AGUA swim team is offered
for children ages 7-16, and is divided into 5 skill levels,
ranging from competitive beginners to junior and senior
national qualifiers. Scholarships are available. |
| - |
Meet. Each April, Asphalt Green hosts
a FREE swim meet, the Big Swim, in which over 1000 children
ages 6-16 participate. Each child meets Olympians and
receives a medal and a gift bag. |
Children's Aid Society Dunlevy Milbank Center
14-32 W. 118th St. (between 5th Ave. & Lennox)
New York, NY 10026
212-996-1716
www.childrensaidsociety.org
| FREE |
Swimming lessons and swim team
are available for children ages 6-18. |
Manhattan Youth Recreation and Resources
55 Warren St.
New York, NY 10007
212-766-1104
Pool is located at 225 Rector Place, in Battery Park City
www.manhattanyouth.org
|
Swim Lessons. 40-minute
small group lessons offered Mondays through Wednesdays
after school. Open to children in Kindergarten and above.
Space is limited; preference is given to children from
lower Manhattan. (16 lessons) |
|
Saturday Family Swim.
FREE swimming on Saturdays for those enrolled in swim
lessons |
NYC Parks and Recreation
718-699-4219
www.nycparks.org
| FREE or MINIMAL
FEE |
Learn to Swim Winter Classes.
Swimming classes held on Saturdays in February at certain
indoor pools. |
| FREE or MINIMAL
FEE |
Summer Classes. Summer
swimming classes open to children 6-14 at all 33 outdoor
city pools. Classes held on weekdays. Registration information
available at the above number in June |
| FREE or MINIMAL
FEE |
Teams. Citywide Summer
swim teams for ages 6-18. Teams compete at selected pools
in all five boroughs. |
| FREE or MINIMAL
FEE |
Neighborhood Recreation Centers.
FREE or low-cost swimming programs are offered at many
New York City Neighborhood Recreation Centers. For more
information on the Manhattan Neighborhood Recreation Centers,
please go to the NYC Parks and Recreation
Facilities section. |
YMCA of Greater New York
www.ymcanyc.org
|
Swimming lessons and teams are offered at
most local YMCA Centers. For more information on the Manhattan
YMCA Centers, please go to the YMCA
Centers and Programs section. |
YWCA of the City of New York
610 Lexington Ave.
New York, NY 10022
212-755-4500
www.ywcanyc.org
| FREE |
Programs. The YWCA-NYC offers swimming
lessons for children of all ages. The Swim Academy features
the latest teaching techniques and small classes, and
follows the American Red Cross curriculum. First-time
enrollees start with a FREE, pre-term skills test to ensure
placement in the correct class. Private and semi-private
lessons are also available. Please call 212-735-9750 for
more information. |
| FREE |
Teams. New York City Aquatic Club
teams are offered for children ages 5-18. The teams are
members of USA Swimming and compete against teams throughout
the metropolitan area and the country. Swimmers are placed
on the teams according to age, attitude and ability. Tryouts
are held throughout the year and may be scheduled by calling
the team office at 212-735-9751. |
| FREE |
Adapted Swimming. Unlimited recreational
swimming and special classes for children with disabilities
are offered in the 40-foot training pool, which has a
hydraulic lift and is kept at 86-88 degrees. Children
and teens must be accompanied by an adult in the locker
rooms and in the pool. An interview is required. Scholarships
are available. For further information, please call 212-735-9766. |
TENNIS
City Parks Foundation/NYC Parks and Recreation
718-699-4200
www.nycparkstennis.org
| FREE or MINIMAL
FEE |
City Parks Youth Tennis Program.
FREE lessons for children ages 6-16, all skill levels.
Lessons are held twice a week from July - August at 40
parks in all 5 boroughs. Weekly team tennis matches are
held on Fridays. Call the above number after June 1st
for nearest location. No pre-registration necessary. Equipment
provided. |
| FREE or MINIMAL
FEE |
Penn Junior Tournament Series.
Five ETA-sanctioned tournaments are held from July - August,
with each borough hosting one event. The top 16 players
in each age group will qualify for the New York City Junior
Invitation Championships, held at Flushing Meadows/Corona
Park in September. |
| FREE or MINIMAL
FEE |
Nike 2-on-2 Junior Tennis
Challenge. A two-player team tournament for intermediate
(unranked) boys and girls with divisions for ages 12 and
under, 14 and under and 16 and under. The finals are held
in August at Flushing Meadows/Corona Park, Queens. A FREE
instructional clinic for all participants is held after
the tournament concludes. |
| FREE or MINIMAL
FEE |
JPMorgan Chase Tennis Camps
for Girls. A FREE 6-week training program for unranked,
intermediate level girls ages 10-16. Citywide tryouts
are held in August for New York City residents. Thirty
players from each borough are selected to participate
in the program, which takes place on Saturdays from September
to October. |
| FREE or MINIMAL
FEE |
Reebok Urban Youth Tennis
Academy. Tryouts are held mid-May at USTA National
Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, Queens, and are open
to all NYC residents ages 8-17. Fifty players will be
selected for the summer training program (July - August),
with 25 players selected in the Fall for continued sponsorship.
If selected, players receive FREE advanced coaching at
the USTA National Tennis, FREE tournament entry fee sponsorship
for selected events, FREE travel expenses to selected
national junior tournaments, FREE Reebok clothing and
footwear, specialized clinics, and counseling and placement
assistance for collegiate tennis scholarships. |
| FREE or MINIMAL
FEE |
Tennis With the Pros.
FREE instructional clinics with world-class professionals
are held throughout NYC in late August before the US Open
Tennis Championships. |
| FREE or MINIMAL
FEE |
Neighborhood Recreation Centers.
FREE or low-cost tennis programs are offered at many New
York City Neighborhood Recreation Centers. For more information
on the Manhattan Neighborhood Recreation Centers, please
go to the NYC Parks and Recreation Facilities
section. |
New York Junior Tennis League
24-16 Queens Plaza S.
Long Island City, NY 11101
718-786-7110
www.NYJTL.com
FREE instructional tennis programs for children ages 6-18
in Board of Education schoolyards citywide. The League has
several girls' leagues for girls ages 18 and under. It also
offers educational programs, such as homework clubs, peer
counseling, SAT tutoring and scholarship opportunities.
| FREE |
Middle School League.
Provides supervised competition for IS and JHS students
in the New York City schools. Youth Tennis Centers. Thirty-eight
centers provide FREE novice instruction, advanced training,
mandatory reading clubs, tennis trips and awards over
an 18-week season between April and September. |
| FREE |
NYJTL/NYCHA Tennis Program.
Provides children living in NYC housing developments the
opportunity to learn and play tennis; the program also
contains education counseling services and drug prevention
education. |
| FREE |
Early Morning Winter Program.
A 22-week program that meets early mornings on winter
weekends at 12 indoor sites, sponsors holiday tournaments
and culminates in the annual Hartman Cup Tournament held
at the National Tennis Center in Queens. |
| FREE |
Spring After-School Program.
April - June in selected schoolyards from 3 pm-6 pm weekdays.
The format includes structured group instruction, matchplay,
and if possible, open hitting. Beginners and players with
experience welcome. No pre-registration necessary. Equipment
provided. |
| FREE |
Summer Program. FREE tennis
lessons in July - August on weekdays at selected locations
(public parks and schoolyards) in all five boroughs. No
pre-registration necessary. Equipment provided. |
| FREE |
Mayor's Cup Tournament.
Open to New York City school children; good academic standing
required. It is the nation's largest junior tennis tournament.
Entries are due in April, with qualifying rounds held
in May and the main draw in early June. |
| FREE |
Tournament Teams. Provides
advanced junior players with an opportunity to try out
for their various Summer or Winter Tournament Teams, which
receive top-notch coaching and training. |
Police Athletic League Centers
www.palnyc.org
| FREE |
FREE co-ed instructional
Tennis programs are offered at several New York City Police
Athletic League (PAL) Centers. For more information on
the Manhattan PAL Centers, please go to the PAL
Centers and Programs section. |
TRACK & FIELD
Asphalt Green Girls on the Run?
555 East 90th St. (at York Ave.)
New York, NY 10128
212-369-8890
www.asphaltgreen.org
|
Programs. 12-14 week programs
are held during the Fall & Spring semesters for girls
ages 8-12. Programs meet on Sunday afternoons. Scholarships
are available. |
City Sports for Kids
c/o New York Road Runners Club
9 E. 89th St.
New York, NY 10128
914-366-4175
212-860-4455
www.nyrrc.org/cityspt
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE |
Seasonal programs are offered for 150 children
ages 6-12. Programs include skill training for boys and
girls of all ability levels in long distance running,
sprints, hurdles, relays, high jump, long jump, shot put
and javelin, with low-key competitive meets in age-group
categories and ribbons for all participants. The Summer
program meets on six Monday evenings in June and July
at the East Meadow, Central Park, NY. The Fall program
meets on six Sunday afternoons in September and October
at the Armory NYC Indoor Track and Field Center, 168th
St. and Fort Washington Ave. The Spring program meets
on six Sunday afternoons in March and April at the Armory
NYC Indoor Track and Field Center. Space is limited, so
register early. |
NYC Parks and Recreation
1-800-201-PARK
www.nycparks.org
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE |
Instructional After-School
Program. Fall and Spring sessions are available for
children ages 8-14. Citywide Track & Field practices twice
a week at selected park locations in all 5 boroughs. |
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE |
Competitive Track & Field
Meets. Kids compete in three categories (9-10 years,
11-12 years, 13-14 years.) A series of meets in April-August
culminate in the finals in Hershey, PA. |
New York Junior Road Runners Club
c/o New York Road Runners Club
9 E. 89th St.
New York, NY 10128
212-423-2219
www.nyrrc.org
| MINIMAL FEE |
Junior Road Club Race Series. For
children ages 2-14. Generally, one event a month is held
in either Central Park, Prospect Park or Van Cortlandt
Park. |
Police Athletic League Centers
www.palnyc.org
| FREE |
FREE co-ed instructional Track
and Field programs are offered at several New York City
Police Athletic League (PAL) Centers, including the Armory
PAL Center in Manhattan. For more information on the Manhattan
PAL Centers, please go to the PAL
Centers and Programs section. |
VOLLEYBALL
Ivy League: Uptown W.I.N.S.
(Women in Neighborhood Sports) Volleyball
57 Wadsworth Ave.
New York, NY 10033
212-502-3695
www.uptownwins.org
| FREE |
Program is open
to girls ages 6-21 who live in the Washington Heights/Inwood
area. Clinics are conducted two evenings per week with
games played amongst the participants after skills and
fundamentals are learned. Registration is in October,
and the program runs from November - May out of public
schools in northern Manhattan. |
NYC Parks and Recreation
1-800-201-PARK
www.nycparks.org
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE |
Learn to Play Volleyball.
For ages 6-14. |
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE |
Beach Volleyball Tournament.
In July. |
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE |
Neighborhood Recreation Centers.
FREE or low-cost volleyball programs are offered at many
New York City Neighborhood Recreation Centers, including
the East 54th Street Recreation Center and the Jackie
Robinson Recreation Center in Manhattan. For more information
on the Manhattan Neighborhood Recreation Centers, please
go to the NYC Parks and Recreation Facilities
section. |
New York City Starlings Academic/Volleyball
Club
www.starlings.org
| MINIMAL FEE |
For girls in grades
8-11. Program runs from early February to late June, with
practices once a week at an upper West Side public school
gym, subject to availability. Teams attend USA Volleyball-GEVA
regional tournaments (usually in Queens) as well as the
Starlings National tournament in San Diego, CA. Registration
begins in September, with try-outs in February. The program
participants must maintain a C average and participate
in tutoring/academic enhancement sessions. FREE tutors
are provided, as well as speakers on health, education,
careers and other topics. Minimum monthly fee as well
as fundraising effort required. |
Police Athletic League Centers
www.palnyc.org
| FREE |
FREE co-ed or all-girls instructional
Volleyball programs are offered at several New York City
Police Athletic League (PAL) Centers, including the New
Harlem PAL Center in Manhattan. For more information on
the Manhattan PAL Centers, please go to the PAL
Centers and Programs section. |
YMCA of Greater New York
www.ymcanyc.org
|
Volleyball programs are offered at many local
YMCA Centers, including the McBurney YMCA-Chelsea Center
and the West Side YMCA in Manhattan. For more information
on the Manhattan YMCA Centers, please go to the YMCA
Centers and Programs section.
|
MULTI-SPORT EVENTS & PROGRAMS
Children's Aid Society
212-949-4800
www.childrensaidsociety.org
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE |
The Society is a voluntary, non-sectarian
agency that provides a broad spectrum of health, education,
recreation and emergency services to New York City's neediest
children and families. The Society's sports programs serve
over 3,200 children in a range of sports activities, including
basketball, swimming, soccer, volleyball, martial arts,
baseball, softball and tennis. The sports programs range
from recreational to nationally competitive. The Society
also offers summer camps, featuring many sports and enrichment
activities. Please contact the following individual Centers
in Manhattan for more information on specific programs
and leagues: |
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE |
Dunlevy Milbank Center
14-32 W. 118th St. (between 5th Ave. & Lennox)
New York, NY 10026
212-996-1716 |
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE |
Frederick Douglass Center
885 Columbus Ave. (at 104th St.)
New York, NY 10024
212-865-6337 |
Madison Square Boys & Girls Club
212-760-9600
www.madisonsquare.org
FREE or MINIMAL FEE
www.madisonsquare.org The mission of the Madison Square Boys
and Girls Club is to provide educational, recreational and
guidance services to New York City children ages 6-18 who
by reason of economic and social factors are most in need
of its services. The Club serves over 19,000 children annually
in 8 clubhouses throughout New York City and a sleep away
camp in Kingston, New York. All Club members have access to
tutoring, homework assistance and youth development programs.
The 8 Clubhouses have a variety of sports activities, including
basketball, volleyball, swimming, floor hockey, track, soccer,
baseball, martial arts, flag football, double dutch, and step
and dance activities. Each Clubhouse offers slightly different
sports programs, so please contact your local Clubhouse or
the main office for information about specific programs. The
following Clubhouse is located in Manhattan:
22nd Street Clubhouse
380 Second Ave.
New York, NY 10016
212-477-2200
National Youth Sports Programs (NYSP)
Offers six-week summer camp to 250 boys and girls ages 10-16.
The camp includes instructional sports activities in basketball,
volleyball, tennis, dance, martial arts, and swimming, with
an educational component. The camp runs weekdays from late
June to the end of July, with registration in April. It is
offered at 5 sites in New York City, including the following
site in Manhattan:
NYSP Program at City College
City College Athletic Department
Convent Ave. at 138th St. Room J20
New York, NY 10031
212-650-8228
NYC Parks and Recreation
1-800-201-PARK
www.nycparks.org
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE |
Camps. FREE or low-cost summer camps,
featuring a variety of sports and enrichment activities,
are offered at many Neighborhood Recreation Centers. For
more information on the Manhattan Neighborhood Recreation
Centers, please go to the <b><a href="#PAL">PAL
Centers and Programs</a></b> section. |
| FREE or MINIMAL FEE |
United States Youth Games. This program
showcases the best young athletes (under 15) in the country.
Tryouts are held at the end of April for the following
sports: basketball, baseball/softball, bowling, golf,
soccer, swimming, tennis, track & field, and volleyball.
Selected athletes practice in June - July and compete
in Youth Games in August. |
YMCA of Greater New York
www.ymcanyc.org
|
Summer Camps, featuring many
sports and enrichment activities, are offered at the local
YMCA Centers. For more information on the Manhattan YMCA
Centers, please go to the YMCA
Centers and Programs section. |
YMHA/YWHA
Goldman YMHA/YWHA (the 14th Street Y)
344 E. 14th St.
New York, NY 10003
212-780-0800
Youth Sports: Basketball, Gymnastics, Martial Arts, Soccer,
Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field and Volleyball
92nd Street Y 1395 Lexington Ave.
New York, NY 10128
212-415-5500
Youth Sports: Basketball, Boxing, Football, Gymnastics, Hockey,
Martial Arts, Soccer, Softball, Tennis and Volleyball.
YWCA of the City of New York
610 Lexington Ave.
New York, NY 10022
212-755-4500
www.ywcanyc.org
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Multi-sport Programs.
The YWCA of the City of New York is divided into seven
Centers that provide myriad services and programs for
the diverse population of New York City. The YWCA-NYC's
Center for Health and Fitness keeps New Yorkers of all
ages healthy with two pools, swimming lessons and teams,
sports leagues, fitness equipment and instruction. The
YWCA-NYC's Center for Girls also provides targeted girls
programs. |
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Summer Camp. The YWCA-NYC
offers summer camps for children ages 6-14, including
a Summer Teen Fitness Camp for teens ages 13-14. The camps
feature activities such as martial arts, swimming, sports
and fitness, dance, theater, and arts and crafts. For
more information and to register, please call 212-735-9702.
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Inclusive Camp. The Summer
Teens Inclusive Day Camp is available at the Angela Perez
Center for children ages 12-15 with developmental disabilities.
Scholarships are available. For more information, please
call 212-735-9747. |
ORGANIZATIONS AND FACILITIES
YMCA Centers and Programs
www.ymcanyc.org
The YMCA of Greater New York is a non-profit community service
organization that welcomes all people, with a focus on youth.
From its 1852 beginnings in New York, it has grown to 20 Centers
providing health, wellness, recreational and educational programs
to build spirit, mind and body. Today, the YMCA of Greater
New York serves 164,000 children and teens in YMCA Centers
and public schools in all five boroughs, as well as in three
upstate camps.
YMCA has programs for every stage in a child's development.
The programs include Infant and Toddler Care; Nursery, Preschool
and After-school Education; Swimming and Aquatic Safety; Health
and Wellness Programs; Sports Leagues; Values-oriented Education;
Day, Holiday and Residential Camps; College and Career Preparation.
A yearly membership fee and affordable program fees are required
for most programs. Please contact your neighborhood YMCA for
additional information on specific sports programs and leagues.
The following YMCA Centers are located in Manhattan:
Chinatown YMCA
100 Hester St.
New York, NY 10002
212-219-8393
Youth Sports Programs: Sprite Jr. Knicks Basketball Program;
Martial Arts; Softball
Harlem YMCA-Jackie Robinson Youth Center
181 W. 135th St. (between Lennox Ave. & Adam Clayton Powell
Jr. Blvd.)
New York, NY 10030
212-283-8570
Youth Sports Programs: Instructional Basketball & Sprite Jr.
Knicks Program; Fitness; Martial Arts; Swimming Lessons
McBurney YMCA-Chelsea Center
122 W. 17th St. (between 6th Ave. & 7th Ave.)
New York, NY 10011
212-741-9272
Youth Sports Programs: Sprite Jr. Knicks Basketball Program;
Fitness; Gymnastics; Volleyball; Swimming Lessons
Vanderbilt YMCA
224 E. 47th St. (between 2nd Ave. & 3rd Ave.)
New York, NY 10017
212-756-9600
Youth Sports Programs: Instructional Basketball & Sprite Jr.
Knicks Program; Street Hockey Program; Gymnastics; Martial
Arts; Soccer; Swimming Lessons
West Side YMCA
5 W. 63rd St. (between Central Park West & Broadway)
New York, NY 10023 212-875-4100 Youth Sports Programs: Sprite
Jr. Knicks Basketball Program; Gymnastics; Martial Arts; Volleyball;
Swimming Lessons & Swim Team
Police Athletic League (PAL) Centers
212-477-9450
www.palnyc.org
Founded in 1914, the Police Athletic League (PAL) is one of
the largest non-profit youth agencies in New York City. PAL
provides 65,000 children with the opportunities they need
to lead meaningful and productive lives. PAL has 17 Full-Time
Centers and over 60 Part-Time Centers, which provide year
round recreational, educational and cultural after-school
and evening programs for girls and boys. Most PAL Centers
provide organized physical activities for children ages 7-17,
including baseball, basketball, flag football, golf, martial
arts, soccer, tennis, track and field and volleyball. In addition,
Precinct Sporting Leagues are organized in baseball, basketball,
boxing and other sports, and serve virtually every precinct
within the five boroughs. All programs are FREE or available
for a nominal fee.
Please contact one of the neighborhood full-time PAL
Centers listed below for additional information. You can also
contact PAL Headquarters at 212-477-9450 (ask for extension
333 for the sports department or extension 351 for the liaison
unit) for information on specific sports programs and leagues,
as well as information on the part-time centers. The following
full-time PAL Centers are located in Manhattan:
Armory PAL Center
216 Ft. Washington Ave.
New York, NY 10032
212-927-0306
Sports Programs (co-ed & all-girls teams): Basketball; Flag
Football; Softball; Track & Field
Duncan PAL Center
552 West 52nd St.
New York, NY 10019
212-265-7933
Sports Programs: Baseball & Softball; Basketball; Flag Football
New Harlem PAL Center
441 Manhattan Ave.
New York, NY 10026
212-665-8699
Sports Programs: WNBA Nike Liberty developmental girls basketball
league; Basketball; Baseball; Golf; Volleyball
New York City Parks & Recreation Facilities
800-201-PARK
www.nycparks.org
Since 1910, the City of New York/Parks & Recreation has provided
the most affordable and extensive network of recreational
services throughout New York City. The 33 Recreation Centers
are replete with facilities such as indoor pools, weight rooms,
basketball courts, dance studios, boxing rings, art studios,
game rooms, and libraries. All of the Recreation Centers offer
a wide range of sports programs, such as basketball, baseball/softball,
flag football, martial arts, swimming and volleyball. Most
of the programs are FREE or available at a modest cost, and
all are open to the general public. Each center is equipped
with a professional staff providing organized and FREE-play
activities that are safe, fun, and educational. Please contact
your local Recreation Center or the Borough Recreation Office
for more information on specific sports programs and leagues.
The following Neighborhood Recreation Centers are located
in Manhattan:
Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center
80 Catherine St. (between Madison Ave. & South St.)
212-285-0300
Sports Facilities: Gym, Fitness Room; Basketball Courts; Handball
Courts
Asser Levy Recreation Center
East 23rd St & FDR Drive
212-447-2020
Sports Facilities: Indoor Pool; Outdoor Pool; Fitness Room;
Basketball Court; Handball Courts
Carmine Recreation Center
1 Clarkson St. (between Seventh Ave. & Hudson St.)
212-242-5228
Sports Facilities: Indoor Pool; Outdoor Pool; 2 Gyms; Fitness
Rooms; Indoor Track; Handball Courts; Athletic Field
Hamilton Fish Recreation Center
128 Pitt St. (at East Houston)
212-387-7687
Sports Facilities: Training Pool; Outdoor Pool; Fitness Rooms;
Basketball Courts; Handball Courts
Hansborough Recreation Center
35 W. 134th St. (between Fifth Ave. & Lennox Ave.)
212-234-9603
Sports Facilities: Indoor Pool; Gym; Fitness Room; Indoor
Track; Basketball Court
J. Hood Wright Recreation Center
351 Ft. Washington Ave. (at 174th St.)
212-927-1563
Sports Facilities: Fitness Room; Basketball Courts; Handball
Courts; Tennis Court; Athletic Fields
Jackie Robinson Recreation Center
85 Bradhurst Ave. (at 146th St.)
212-234-9607
Sports Facilities: Outdoor Pool; Gym; Fitness Room; Basketball
Court
Morningside Park Recreation Center
410 W. 123rd St. (at Morningside Dr.)
212-280-0209
Sports Facilities: Outdoor Basketball Courts
North Meadow Recreation Center
Central Park (Mid-Park at 97th St.)
212-348-4867
Sports Facilities: Gym; Basketball Courts; Handball Courts
Pelham Fritz Recreation Center
18 Mt. Morris Park West (at W. 122nd St.)
212-860-1380
Sports Facilities: Outdoor Pool; Fitness Room; Basketball
Courts; Athletic Field Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center
2180 First Ave. (at 112th St.)
212-860-1383
Sports Facilities: 2 Outdoor Pools; Fitness Room; Basketball
Courts; Handball Courts; Outdoor Track; Athletic Fields
West 59th St. Recreation Center
533 West 59th St. (between Tenth Ave. & Eleventh Ave.)
212-397-3159
Sports Facilities: Indoor Pool; Gym; Fitness Room
Beacon Programs
212-676-8255
Beacons are school-based Community Centers currently operating
in all New York City Neighborhoods, at least one in each Community
School District. Located in Intermediary and/or Elementary
schools and one High School, the Beacon programs address the
increasingly critical need for young people to have safe,
structured environments in the hours in which they are not
in school. The Beacon programs also recognize the importance
of strengthening schools as cornerstones of stability and
opportunity in these neighborhoods.
Beacon schools offer children, youth and adults a mix of social
services, recreation, educational and vocational activities,
health education and referrals and the opportunity for community
meetings and social activities. The Beacons offer youth the
opportunity to develop a sense of social connection through
participation in positive group activities ranging from sports
and drama groups to entrepreneurial training and community
service. Managed by community-based organizations (CBOs),
the Beacons employ a neighborhood approach to providing services
so that the specific combination of services and activities
at any Beacon uniquely responds to neighborhood needs and
interests. The following Beacon Programs are located in Manhattan:
Central Harlem - MS 54
Booker T. Washington Community Center
103 West 108th St.
New York, NY 10025
212-866-5579
Central Harlem - IS 88
215 West 114th St.
New York, NY 10026
212-932-7895
Chelsea - IS 70
333 West 17th St.
New York, NY 10011
212-243-7574
Chinatown - IS 131
100 Hester St.
New York, NY 10002
212-219-8393
East Harlem - JHS 45
Beacon 45 Multi Services Center
2351 First Ave., Rm. 154
New York, NY 10035
212-410-4227 x226
East Harlem - JHS 99
La Isla Del Barrio
410 East 100th St.
New York, NY 10029
212-987-8743
Harlem - PS 194
Countee Cullen Community Center
242 West 144th St.
New York, NY 10030
212-866-5579
Lower East Side - JHS 22
Highroad, 111 Columbia St.
New York, NY 10002
212-505-6338
Roosevelt Island - IS 217
585 Main St.
Roosevelt Island, NY 10044
212-527-2505
Upper East Side - PS 198
1700 Third Ave.
New York, NY 10028
212-828-6342
Upper West Side - IS 118
154 West 93rd St.
New York, NY 10025
212-866-0009
Washington Heights/Inwood - JHS 143
La Plaza Community Center
515 West 182nd St.
New York, NY 10030
212-928-4992
West Harlem - IS 195
625 West 133rd St.
New York, NY 10027
212-368-1827/1622