PowerPlay Sports Directory
Queens

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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DePhillips Athletic Club
P.O. Box 235
Bayside, NY 11361
718-746-6469
www.daconline.net

$$

Offers a co-ed Baseball league for children ages 5-14 and a Softball League (including Fastpitch) for girls ages 8-17. Children are organized into different divisions by age and skill. Games are played at local Bayside and Whitestone fields. Registration is in January, with the season running from April - June.

Elmjack Little League
78-01 19th Ave. (at 78th St.)
Jackson Heights, NY 11370
718-932-6627

$$$

A co-ed Baseball program for children ages 5-17 is run out of a 7-field complex in Jackson Heights, Queens. (Note: There is no separate Softball program.) Registration is in February for the Spring season, which runs from April - June. Registration begins in June for the Fall Snowflake season, which runs from September - October. A program is available so that a child can play for free with parent involvement in sales and community service.

Forest Hills Youth Athletic Association Little League
66-01 Fleet St. (at Thorton Pl.)
Forest Hills, NY 11375
718-544-2296

$$	Offers co-ed Tee Ball and instructional Baseball for children ages 6-10 and Softball for girls ages 10-16. Registration starts in October, and the season runs from April - June. Games and practices are held on the Forest Hills Little League fields.

HBQVB Athletic Association
(Hollis-Belaire-Queens Village-Bellerose)
236-02 Hillside Avenue
P.O. Box 55
Bellerose, NY 11426
718-464-6088
www.eteamz.com/hbqvbaa

$$

A co-ed Tee Ball and instructional Baseball program for children ages 5-7 and Softball program for girls ages 8-18 is run in a 9-field complex in Bellerose, Queens. Registration is the first Saturday in November, and the season runs from April - June, with an all-star season in July - August. The regular season consists of 21 games, with games during the week and on weekends. Parents are required to volunteer 15 hours of their time.

Little Neck Douglaston Youth Club
42-34 235th St.
Douglaston, NY 11363
718-423-6258
www.littleneck.net

$$	Spring Baseball/Softball. Co-ed Tee Ball and Instructional Baseball is available for children ages 5-12 and Softball for girls ages 7-17 (in three divisions). Registration is year-round, and the Spring season runs from April - June. Most games are played on fields at Alley Pond Park and Cunningham Park. The program is instructional and non-competitive. The club also organizes summer leagues, traveling teams and all-star teams.
$$	Fall Baseball. Co-ed baseball is offered from September - December for children ages 5-12. Registration is year-round. The program is instructional and non-competitive.
$$	Professional Clinics. Baseball and Softball Clinics are available in the Fall and Winter.

Mid-Queens Fresh Meadows Youth Alliance Softball
P.O. Box 43
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
718-454-8651

$$	Offers a co-ed Tee Ball and instructional Baseball program for children ages 5-9 and Softball for girls ages 7-18. Registration starts in December, and the season runs from April - June. Games are usually played twice a week at public fields in Cunningham Park and Alley Pond Park.

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. For more information on the Queens 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 Baseball and Softball programs are offered at several New York City Police Athletic League (PAL) Centers. 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. Participation is free. For more information on the Queens PAL Center, please go to the PAL Centers and Programs section.

YMCA Jr. Mets
www.ymcanyc.org

FREE

A comprehensive 8-week baseball program is offered at several YMCA locations, including the Catalpa YMCA, the Cross Island YMCA, the Jamaica YMCA, and the Long Island City YMCA in Queens. The program is open to boys and girls ages 6 - 14. Games, clinics, practices and classes are held several days each week in July - August. Every child gets to play an equal amount of time and has equal practice time. For more information on the Queens YMCA Centers, please go to the YMCA Centers and Programs section.

BASKETBALL
DePhillips Athletic Club
P.O. Box 235
Bayside, NY 11361
718-746-6469
www.daconline.net

$$	Offers a recreational basketball program for children ages 5-17, with both in-house and travel programs. A separate girls program is available for girls ages 8-17. Registration is in August, and the season runs from October - March. Games and practices are held at local Queens school gyms.

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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)

$$ - $$$$

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.

Mid-Queens Fresh Meadows Youth Alliance Basketball
P.O. Box 43
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
718-454-8651

$$	Children's Program. A co-ed instructional program for children ages 5-8 is held on Saturdays at PS 205, Bell Blvd. & Bayside. Registration is in early September, and the program runs from September - March.
FREE or Minimal Fee	Girls League. The girls basketball league is open to girls ages 9-18. Registration is in early September, and the season runs from September - March. Practices are on weekday evenings, and games are played on Saturdays in school gyms in District 25 and 26.

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.

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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 Queens Neighborhood Recreation Centers, please go to the NYC Parks and Recreation Facilities section.

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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 Queens PAL Center, please go to the PAL Centers and Programs section.

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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 Queens YMCA Centers, please go to the YMCA Centers and Programs section.

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FENCING
Woodside Fencing Center
39-11 57th St.
Woodside, Queens 11377
718-478-5946
www.woodsidefencing.com

$ - $$$

Provides training for all skill levels in fencing. Group lessons are available for children ages 12-18, with beginner to advanced levels. Equipment is provided. Newcomers are welcome and receive a free introductory session.

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 Queens Neighborhood Recreation Centers, please go to the NYC Parks and Recreation Facilities section.

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FOOTBALL
DePhillips Athletic Club
P.O. Box 235
Bayside, NY 11361
718-746-6469
www.daconline.net

$$

Offers co-ed flag football for boys and girls ages 6-14. Registration is in June, and games are played on Saturdays and Sundays from early September until the end of November at local Bayside and Whitestone fields. Teams from the DePhillips Athletic Club also participate in the regional flag football tournament at SUNY Farmingdale in October.

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. For more information on the Queens Neighborhood Recreation Centers, please go to the NYC Parks and Recreation Facilities section.

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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. For more information on the Queens PAL Center, please go to the PAL Centers and Programs section.

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YMCA of Greater New York
www.ymcanyc.org

$	Flag football programs are offered at many local YMCA Centers, including the Catalpa YMCA, the Cross Island YMCA, and the Long Island City YMCA in Queens. For more information on the Queens YMCA Centers, please go to the YMCA Centers and Programs section.

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GOLF

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.

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Police Athletic League Centers
www.palnyc.org

FREE	Free instructional Golf programs are offered at several New York City Police Athletic League (PAL) Centers. For more information on the Queens PAL Center, please go to the PAL Centers and Programs section.

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GYMNASTICS

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 NYC Parks and Recreation Facilities. Please refer to the section on Recreation Centers in this directory for information on your local Recreation Center.

YMCA of Greater New York
www.ymcanyc.org

$	Gymnastics programs are offered at many local YMCA Centers, including the Cross Island YMCA and the Flushing YMCA in Queens. For more information on the Queens YMCA Centers, please go to the YMCA Centers and Programs section.

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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.

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HOCKEY: ICE HOCKEY
Chelsea Piers Sky Rink
Pier 61, 23rd St. & the Hudson River
New York, NY 10011
212-336-6500
www.chelseapiers.com

$$$$	Hockey Prep Program. Prepares skaters ages 6-12 for league play, with one one-hour class a week. A transition program, the Senators, is also available to bridge the gap between the skills-oriented classes and full league play. Please call for information on the Senators program.
$$$$	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.

HOCKEY: ROLLER & FLOOR HOCKEY
One-hundred-fourth Precinct Youth Council
Roller Hockey League
64-02 Catalpa Ave.
Glendale, NY 11385
718-381-5796 (rink number)
718-417-1495

$$$	A co-ed outdoor roller hockey league for children ages 6-17. The League plays at Mafera Park in Glendale, Queens, usually on weekends. Registration begins in early Spring for the Fall season, which runs from mid-September - January, depending upon the weather..

YMCA of Greater New York
www.ymcanyc.org

$	Floor hockey programs are offered at many local YMCA Centers, including the Catalpa YMCA and the Long Island City YMCA in Queens. For more information on the Queens YMCA Centers, please go to the YMCA Centers and Programs section.

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ICE SKATING
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 rink in Queens: World's Fair Ice Skating Rink, New York City Building, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, 718-271-1996 Please call for more information.

MARTIAL ARTS
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 Queens Neighborhood Recreation Centers, please go to the NYC Parks and Recreation Facilities section.

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YMCA of Greater New York
www.ymcanyc.org

$	Martial arts programs are offered at many local YMCA Centers. For more information on the Queens YMCA Centers, please go to the YMCA Centers and Programs section.

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SOCCER

Big Apple Youth Soccer League
31-04 34th St.
Astoria, NY 11106
718-545-4125

$	Summer Soccer. Offers co-ed and all-girls teams for children ages 6-13. Registration is year-round, and the season runs from July - September. Practices are held during the week and games are played on Saturdays in Flushing Meadows Park, Field 6.
$	Winter Indoor Soccer. Offers co-ed and all-girls teams for children ages 6-13. Registration is year-round, and the program runs from October - March. Practices are held at local school gyms in Queens, and games are played on Saturdays at the Elmcor Recreation Center, 108th St., & Northern Blvd.

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.

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Forest Hills Youth Athletic Association Soccer League
66-01 Fleet St. (at Thorton Pl.)
Forest Hills, NY 11375
718-544-2296

$$	Organizes a co-ed league for children ages 5-13. Note: currently closed to new registrations.

Little Neck Douglaston Youth Club
42-34 235th St.
Douglaston, NY 11363
718-423-6258
www.littleneck.net

$$	Spring Soccer. Registration is year-round, and the Spring program runs from April - June. Games are played at the fields on Commonwealth Blvd., behind Queens Children's Hospital.
$$	Fall Soccer. Co-ed and all-girls teams are available for children ages 4-15. Registration is year-round. The season runs from September - November, and games are usually played on Saturdays.
$$	Winter Soccer. Co-ed indoor teams for children ages 5-14. Registration is year-round, and the program runs from January - March. The games are held at local school gyms on weekends.
$$	Travel Soccer. Girls teams are available for girls ages 10-18, and play in the LIJSL and various tournaments in three seasons-Fall, Winter and Spring. The games are played at different locations in Long Island and Queens.
$$	Challenger Soccer. The club offers a Challenger division for children ages 6-17 who are physically and/or mentally challenged.

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Mid-Queens Fresh Meadows Youth Alliance Soccer
P.O. Box 43
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
718-454-8651

$$	Offers an indoor girls instructional soccer program for girls ages 9-12 in January - April. Registration begins in November. The program is run out of public schools in District 26, Queens.

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 Queens 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 Queens PAL Center, please go to the PAL Centers and Programs section.

YMCA of Greater New York
www.ymcanyc.org

$	Instructional soccer programs are offered at many local YMCA Centers, including the Catalpa YMCA, the Cross Island YMCA, and the Jamaica YMCA in Queens. For more information on the Queens YMCA Centers, please go to the YMCA Centers and Programs section.

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SWIMMING
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 Queens 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 Queens 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

$$ - $$$$	Programs. The YWCA-NYC offers swimming lessons for children of all ages. The Swim Academy features the latest teaching techniques and small classes, and follows the American Red Cross curriculum. First-time enrollees start with a free, pre-term skills test to ensure placement in the correct class. Private and semi-private lessons are also available. Please call 212-735-9750 for more information.
$$ - $$$$	Teams. New York City Aquatic Club teams are offered for children ages 5-18. The teams are members of USA Swimming and compete against teams throughout the metropolitan area and the country. Swimmers are placed on the teams according to age, attitude and ability. Tryouts are held throughout the year and may be scheduled by calling the team office at 212-735-9751.
$$ - $$$$	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 Queens Neighborhood Recreation Centers, please go to the NYC Parks and Recreation Facilities section.

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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.

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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 Queens PAL Center, please go to the PAL Centers and Programs section.

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TRACK & FIELD

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. For more information on the Queens PAL Center, please go to the PAL Centers and Programs section.

VOLLEYBALL

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 Lost Battalion Hall in Queens. For more information on the Queens 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 Volleyball programs are offered at several New York City Police Athletic League (PAL) Centers. For more information on the Queens PAL Center, 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 Catalpa YMCA and the Flushing YMCA in Queens. For more information on the Queens 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

Summer Camps, featuring many sports and enrichment activities, are offered at Children's Aid Society centers throughout New York City. Please call or access the web site for more information.

Forest Hills Community House
108-25 62nd Drive
Forest Hills, New York 11375
718-592-5757

FREE or MINIMAL FEE

Offers many educational and enrichment activities for children ages 12-18, including an all-girls sports program on Wednesday nights, which consists of various sports such as aerobics, volleyball, basketball and softball.

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 Queens:
Far Rockaway Clubhouse
426 Beach 40th St.
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
718-471-5453

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 York College
York College Athletic Department
94-20 Guy Brewer Blvd., Room HP201
Jamaica, NY 11451
718-262-5101

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 New York City Neighborhood Recreation Centers. For more information on the Queens Neighborhood Recreation Centers, please go to the NYC Parks and Recreation Facilities 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.

Variety Boys & Girls Club
21-12 30 Rd.
Long Island City, NY 11102
718-728-0946

FREE or MINIMAL FEE

Offers many educational and recreational activities for children ages 6-17, including baseball, basketball, flag football (including an all-girls team), karate, kickball, soccer, swimming lessons, volleyball and multi-sport programs.

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 Queens 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

$$ - $$$$

Vacation Camp. The Flushing branch of the YWCA-NYC (42-07 Parsons Blvd., Flushing) offers a camp for children in first through fourth grades during school vacation. For more information, please call 718-353-4553.

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 Queens:
Catalpa YMCA
69-02 64th St. (at Catalpa Ave.)
Ridgewood, NY 11385
718-821-6271
Youth Sports Programs: Basketball Clinic, Leagues & Sprite Jr. Knicks Program; Jr. Mets Baseball Program; Street Hockey; Flag Football; Martial Arts; Soccer Clinic; Volleyball Clinic

Cross Island YMCA
238-10 Hillside Ave.
Bellerose, NY 11426
718-479-0505/516-358-6232
Youth Sports Programs: Jr. Mets Baseball Program; Sprite Jr. Knicks Basketball Program; Fitness; Flag Football; Gymnastics; Martial Arts; Racquetball Clinic; Soccer Clinic; Swimming Lessons & Team; Tennis Development Program

Flushing YMCA
138-46 Northern Blvd.
Flushing, NY 11354
718-961-6880
Youth Sports Programs: Instructional Basketball Classes, Developmental League, Sprite Jr. Knicks Program & Traveling Basketball Team; Gymnastics Program & Team; Martial Arts; Volleyball; Swimming Lessons & Team

Jamaica YMCA
89-25 Parsons Blvd.
Jamaica, NY 11432
718-739-6600
Youth Sports Programs: Jr. Mets Baseball Program; Instructional Basketball & Sprite Jr. Knicks Program; Martial Arts; Instructional Soccer; Swimming Lessons & Team

Long Island City YMCA
32-23 Queens Blvd.
Long Island City, NY 11101
718-392-7932
Youth Sports Programs: Jr. Mets Baseball Program; Competitive Basketball & Sprite Jr. Knicks Program; Touch Football; Instructional Roller Hockey Program & Competitive Travel League; Instructional Soccer Program

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 Center is located in Queens:
Foster Laurie PAL Center
199-10 112th Ave.
Hollis, NY 11412
718-468-1888
Sports Programs: co-ed & all-girls Basketball

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 Queens:
Lost Battalion Hall
93-29 Queens Blvd. (at 62nd Ave.)
718-263-1163
Sports Facilities: Gym; Fitness Room

Louis Armstrong Recreation Center
108 St. & Northern Blvd.
718-446-8010
Sports Facilities: Gym; Fitness Room; Basketball Courts

Roy Wilkins Recreation Center
177th St & Baisely Blvd.
718-276-8686
Sports Facilities: Indoor Pool; Gym; Fitness Room; Basketball Courts; Handball Courts; Tennis Courts; Outdoor Track

Sorrentino Recreation Center
18-48 Cornaga Ave. (at Beach 19th St.)
718-471-4818
Sports Facilities: 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