**NEW** SLAMMA JAMMA YOUNG SHOOTERS BASKETBALL
If you want to give your child in Kindergarten, First or Second Grade a wonderful opportunity to develop their motor skills and an interest in basketball, Slamma Jamma’s Young Shooters is right for you. Coach Bob Ruderman is offering a program that will engage young people in using basketball skills while group activities that keep them focused and excited. Your child will develop greater self-confidence and self worth through successfully participating in fun activities where everyone succeeds.
The skills of basketball (passing, catching, footwork, shooting, and dribbling) are learned through games that are fun and challenging. Appropriate size basketballs and lower hoop heights give every player an opportunity to learn the correct way to handle and shoot the ball.
For Boys and Girls grades 4 to 6, - GET A HEAD START. WORK ON YOUR GAME. Get ready for the up and coming basketball season. The program offers a chance to develop the individuals skills used in playing basketball. Shooting, ball handling, passing, footwork, and rebounding will be included in a variety of individual and group activities. A list of drills to work on at home will be included. This group will play a game each week.
For Boys and Girls grades 6 to 8 – will incorporate the individual skills into team situations such as pick and roll, post play, and guard play.
Call Bob Ruderman for more information at 203-879-0560.
Location: Swift Middle School, Gym
Dates: Saturdays; October 10, 17, 24; November 7, 14, 21 (None on October 31st)
Grades/Times: K – 3rd grade 9:00 am to 10:15 am
4th – 6th grade 9:00 am to 10:15 am
6th – 8th grade 10:30 am – 11:45 am
(4th – 8th graders will participate in a game each week)
Cost: Residents: $90.00
Non-Residents: $95.00
Program Code: 120702
YOUTH KARATE LESSONS
The Watertown Recreation Department offers Karate as a 10-week program, with instructions for the beginner, intermediate, and advanced youth student.
Location: Judson School, Cafe
Dates: Mondays & Wednesdays, September 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30; October 5, 7, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28; November 2, 4, 9, 16, 18, 23, 25 (None on Monday, October 12 & November 11) Times: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Ages: 6 – 17 YRS
Cost: One Day; Either Monday or Wednesday U PICK:
$42.00 Youth Residents; $45.00 Youth Non-Residents
Both Days:
$84.00 Youth Residents; $90.00 Youth Non-Residents
Program Code: 120301
ADULT KARATE & SELF-DEFENSE LESSONS
The Watertown Recreation Department offers Karate and Self-Defense as a 10-week program, with instructions for the beginner, intermediate, and advanced adult student.
Location: Judson School, Cafe
Dates: Mondays & Wednesdays, September 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30; October 5, 7, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28; November 2, 4, 9, 16, 18, 23, 25 (None on Monday, October 12 & November 11)
Times: 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Ages: 18 YRS & UP
Cost: One Day; Either Monday or Wednesday U PICK:
$45.00 Adult Residents; $47.00 Adult Non-Residents
Both Days:
$90.00 Adult Residents; $94.00 Adult Non-Residents
Program Code: 120302
MATCH POINT "PICK-UP" TENNIS
This six-week program will give the advanced or beginner player an opportunity to play pick up tennis matches against other men & women in the area. Players can focus on stroke, strategy and conditioning. Instruction and equipment will not be provided.
No Registration Required.
Location: Crestbrook Park Tennis Courts, Northfield Rd
Dates: Mondays, September 7, 14, 21, 28; October 5, 12
Time: Beginners: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Advanced: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Costs: FREE
INDOOR ICE SKATING
Indoor ice skating at Taft School Mays Rink, on Guernseytown Road in Watertown. This is open to residents and non-residents of all ages. The cost is $3.50 per resident, $4.50 per non-resident, and you pay at the door. There are no reservations accepted, it is on first come first served basis only. Residents need to show proof of residency at the door. You must provide your own skates. Participants, skate at your own risk!
At press time the skating schedule at Taft School has not yet been released. We will send information via a flyer through the school system. The season usually runs from November through the end of February.
YOUTH BASKETBALL
**PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL FIRST TIME PARTICIPANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO SHOW A BIRTH CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF REGISTRATION. ALL REGISTRATIONS WILL BE REQUIRED TO SHOW PROOF OF RESIDENCY UPON REGISTRATION.**
YOUTH BASKETBALL REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Location:
Watertown Recreation, 51 Depot Street, Suite 108, Watertown
Dates & Time:
STARTING SEPTEMBER 3, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM AND THERE WILL ALSO BE REGISTRATION ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 FROM 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM FOR THOSE WHO CAN’T MAKE IT IN THE OFFICE DURING THE WEEK. (WE ALSO HAVE A DROP OFF BOX OUTSIDE OF OUR OFFICE.) EACH DIVISION HAS A CUTOFF DATE, PLEASE CHECK THOSE DATES BELOW.
Cost:
BANTAM $65.00
IN-TOWN $80.00
TRAVEL $95.00
“BANTAM” BASKETBALL
Bantam is a word that means small. This is a beginner basketball program for 6 & 7 year olds. Children must be 6 years of age by 1/1/10 This program will introduce young children to the sport of basketball; basic rules and skills, while using lower baskets and smaller size basketballs. The primary goal is for the children to have FUN! No scores will be kept.
Location: Heminway Park School, Gymnasium
Time: Saturday’s (1 hour anytime between (9am-1 pm)
(exact times to be determined after registration numbers are compiled)
Ages: 6 & 7 year olds
Dates: 8-week schedule starting January 9, 2010
Cost: $60.00
BANTAM REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL DECEMBER 4TH ON A FIRST-COME FIRST SERVED BASIS. AFTER DECEMBER 4TH, REGISTRATIONS WILL BE SUBJECT TO A $10.00 LATE FEE AND WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLY IF TEAMS STILL HAVE OPENINGS.
Program Code: 220201
IN-TOWN BASKETBALL
Basketball program for boys & girls ages 8 to 13 years old. Children must reach their 8th birthday by 1/1/10 and not have reached their 14th birthday by 12/31/09. Any child that attends team selections must be registered in our office by the deadline or they will not be allowed to participate and will not be placed on a team. There will be no registrations accepted at team selections. All registrations must be submitted directly to the Watertown Recreation Department.
IN-TOWN REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30th ON A FIRST-COME FIRST-SERVED BASIS. AFTER OCTOBER 30th, REGISTRATIONS WILL BE SUBJECT TO A $10.00 LATE FEE AND WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLY IF TEAMS STILL HAVE OPENINGS.
**NEW** BOYS AGES 14 & 15 INTOWN BASKETBALL
Basketball program for boys ages 14 & 15 years old. Children must reach their 14th birthday by 1/1/10 and not have reached their 16th birthday by 12/31/09. Any child that attends team selections must be registered in our office by the deadline or they will not be allowed to participate and will not be placed on a team. There will be no registrations accepted at team selections. All registrations must be submitted directly to the Watertown Recreation Department.
IN-TOWN REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30th ON A FIRST-COME FIRST-SERVED BASIS. AFTER OCTOBER 30th, REGISTRATIONS WILL BE SUBJECT TO A $10.00 LATE FEE AND WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLY IF TEAMS STILL HAVE OPENINGS.
TRAVEL BASKETBALL
This basketball program, which is determined by school grade, NOT age. There are teams for boys & girls and they are divided into 5th - 6th & 7th - 8th grade teams. Parents are responsible for their child's transportation to and from practices and games. Most away games are held in nearby surrounding towns. Any child who does not make a travel team will be placed on an in-town team, if they are 14 years of age and in 8th grade they could play in-town basketball. Any child who attends tryouts must be registered in our office by the deadline or they will not be allowed to participate. There will be no registrations accepted at tryouts. All registrations must be submitted directly to the Watertown Recreation Department.
TRAVEL REGISTRATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED UNTIL FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16th, AFTER THAT THEY WILL BE PLACED ON AN IN TOWN TEAM.
BASKETBALL COACHES
Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer coach, please contact the Watertown Recreation Department at (860) 945-5246 by Friday, September 18th. Please let us know which division and age group you are interested in coaching. This is for both In-town and Travel Divisions. The Watertown Recreation Department is required to do a background check on all the volunteer coaches. We will provide the paperwork, which you will have to fill out. There is no charge.
SPONSORS NEEDED FOR YOUTH BASKETBALL
The Watertown Recreation Department is seeking sponsorship from local businesses or corporations for the upcoming basketball season.
TRAVEL TEAMS - There are four travel teams with two different age levels for both girls and boys, one being 5th and 6th graders with the other consisting 7th and 8th graders. The Recreation Department will accept a minimum sponsorship of $250.00. Your company name will be printed on the back of the shirts.
IN-TOWN TEAMS - We are also looking for sponsorship for any of our local In-town basketball teams. There are Beginners Boys and Girls Ages 6 & 7; Girls Ages 8, 9, 10; Girls Ages 11, 12, 13; Boys 8 & 9; Boys 10 & 11; Boys 12 & 13. The Watertown Recreation will accept a minimum sponsorship of $100.00. Your company name will be printed on the back of the shirts.
If you are interested in sponsoring a team or have any questions, feel free to call the Watertown Recreation Department at (860) 945-5246.