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Sports & Leagues

It’s more than just a game... Young athletes focus on skill development,
personal growth and sportsmanship from the best coaches in the community.
Children have fun through game play while parents and trained professionals
help them learn and grow.


The classes listed below reflect the variety of JCC program offerings.
Programs currently running will vary depending on the time of year.

Key:  Ash Am Shalom   BH Bernard Horwich JCC   BW Bernard Weinger JCC   EFA Elaine Frank Apachi
HP Hyde Park JCC   JD Jacob Duman JCC   MK Mayer Kaplan JCC


Start Smart

3–5 yrs w/adult: Team up with coaches to prepare your 3–5-year-old for organized sports. Parents learn how to support their budding athlete as their child learns the game in this structured and supportive environment. Sports include:
• football
• golf
• basketball
• soccer
• baseball and more

BW  JD  EFA

Little Linx Golf Academy

7–12 yrs: Little Linx Golf Academy is an energetic and fun program where kids learn skills and find passion for the game of golf.

BW  EFA  MK

USTA Quickstart Tennis

5–10 yrs: The Quickstart program uses modified courts and racquets to enhance the learning of this fun program. It allows even the youngest player to learn control and enjoy rallies during each class. A modified size tennis racquet is yours to keep.

BW  JD  MK

Gym Kids

3–5 yrs: An age-appropriate introduction to organized games. Indoor and outdoor activities include soccer, basketball, floor hockey, T-ball and tumbling. Your child will learn teamwork and sportsmanship early in their development.

BW  JD

Soccer League

4–5 yrs: Children are introduced to the skills and rules of soccer. They learn kicking, trapping, passing, and goal-keeping. They practice offensive and defensive skills, and engage in game play.

BW  EFA

Private Sports Lessons

All ages: Learn and perfect the sport of your choice with private lessons from our dedicated and experienced sports staff, Coach Jeff, Coach Lonnie and other JCC staff. We specialize in basketball, soccer and baseball.

BW  BH

Jr. Maccabi Sports Enrichment

3–5 yrs: Juniors learn a different sport each week of the classic gym games. Brad teaches fundamental skills, children develop self-confidence, learn team sportsmanship and have fun!

ZFA  Ash

Flag Football

5–12 yrs: Non–contact, continuous action using minimal equipment, this class emphasizes football basics—passing, catching, defending and running. Children also learn formations, pass patterns and types of defense.

BW  BH

JCC House Basketball League

4–18 yrs: Players continue to learn the value of teamwork and sportsmanship, as they hone their skills in game play. Player evaluations and
pre-season practices are followed by a regular season of games, practices and playoffs.

BW  BH

Travel Basketball League

7–13 yrs: The JCC J-Hawks travel league is a competitive basketball program for kids that want to excel at the next level. Players should have established skills and will be selected by JCC coaches to participate. This is a more focused and intense program that requires multiple practices each week and travel to other communities for tournaments.

BW

Sports Shorts

4–8 yrs: Building gross motor skills and coordination, Sports Shorts emphasizes good sportsmanship and fair play. Classic gym games are played.

HP

Gymnastics

5 yrs and up: Girls improve coordination, strength and flexibility in all disciplines—balance beam, uneven bars, vault and floor exercise. Graduating levels enable gymnasts to progress at their own pace. 

HP  BH

Tae Kwon Do

4+ yrs: Students gain self-esteem, discipline, coordination and balance while learning self-defense, getting a great workout and having fun.

HP  MK

Jr. NBA Basketball

6–13 yrs: An instructional in-house league that teaches basics of the game. One hour practice followed by scrimmages and plenty of one-on-one coaching. Great for beginners through advanced players!

HP

Dribblers Basketball

4–5 yrs: Children will become adept at dribbling, passing, jumping and shooting when they begin to learn these basketball skills at a young age. We play games at the end of every class. All players receive a basketball to keep.

BW  JD

Jr. Maccabi Baseball League

6–13 yrs: Focus on skill improvement and understanding the game of baseball. Players learn teamwork and sportsmanship while having fun playing baseball.  Pre-season practices are followed by regular season games.

BH

Jr. Maccabi T-Ball League

4–6 yrs: Learn fundamental baseball skills in a fun and safe environment with other families. Free T-shirt provided.

BW  BH  EFA