Main Gym Schedule
Great News!!  A Gymnasium renovation and upgrade is taking place from September 2 – September 21.
The gymnasium will be painted and the floor will bill refinished.  During this time, the gymnasium will be closed.
Please note that this temporary inconvenience precedes a long term improvement.

Sunday
8:00 -10:00am – gym closed for adult full-court basketball games

10:00am-3:00pm – one side is available for free play, one side is for classes, clinics and birthday parties*

3:00pm-5:00pm – full gym (both sides) are open*

*Youth traveling basketball league may be scheduled from December through April

Monday
4:00-10:00pm – gym open to members; adults play on one side (4:30-6:30 pm); youth have the other side.
Youth instructional classes may be scheduled ½ gym

3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Adult Co-Ed Volleyball ½ gym (side B) 8:00 pm to 9:45 pm

Tuesday
Same schedule as Monday without Volleyball

7:00 pm to 9:45 pm full-court Open Basketball League games may be scheduled

Wednesday
4:00-6:30 pm (same as above)

after 7:00 pm - gym closed for full-court Open League games during winter basketball season

Thursday/Friday
Same schedule as Monday without Volleyball*

Saturday
Open gym 1:00-6:00pm*

Sports News
 

The YM-YWHA of North Jersey’s Sports Hall of Fame Scholarships Awarded On Wednesday evening, July 2, Y members Kristen Conforti, Andrew Gayo and Aaron Ploshnick were awarded Sports Hall of Fame Scholarships by Hall of Fame chairman, Marty Rittenberg, for their athletic involvement and recognition at the Y and for their athletic and academic recognition at their respective high schools. All will be going on to college. Kristen, the daughter of Lisa and Sal Conforti, has been active at the Y as a counselor, teen lounge attendant, birthday party supervisor and front desk receptionist. At Wayne Valley High School she played field hockey for four years, received the junior varsity Coach’s Award as a sophomore and received her varsity letter in her junior and senior years. Academically she placed in the upper 25% of her class which included her taking Advanced Placement courses.  She was active in the Student Dance Association and Math League. Outside of school she volunteered as a Safety Town counselor, participated in Brian’s Run, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and other town-wide programs. Kristen will be attending Montclair State University and will major in Fashion Studies. Andrew Gayo is the son of Beth and Antonio Gayo. Andrew has been active at the Y as a varsity basketball player and served for three years as a physical education assistant. At Wayne Hills High School, Andrew played varsity baseball receiving his letter as a senior. He was very active with the Wayne Hills TV Club, serving as a color commentator and then play by play announcer for Wayne Hills football games as well as for many other sports events. In addition he was sports editor for the school newspaper, statistician for the baseball team, member of various clubs and volunteer at charity events. Academically, Andrew was in the top 30% of his class taking numerous Advanced Placement courses, and was inducted in the National Technical Honor Society. Andrew was Wayne Hills graphic co-ordinator, cameraman and technical director for school concerts and graduations. He was also technical director for the 2007 Memorial Day Parade in Wayne and cameraman for the Mayor David Waks Memorial Service. Andrew has been accepted to the Roy H. Park School of Communications of Ithaca College. Aaron Ploshnick, son of Jody and Ira Ploshnick, received numerous accolades as a varsity volleyball performer at Wayne Hills High School. He was recently named to the second team all-conference volleyball team and to the second team All-Passaic County volleyball team. Aaron also played basketball and tennis at Wayne Hills High School. At the Y he was captain of the basketball tem and captain of his Hoop Stars basketball league team. He also played softball in the Y adult softball league. Academically, Aaron placed high in his graduating class, took Advanced Placement and Honors courses and was inducted into the Spanish National Honor Society. Aaron also participated in school productions having had lead roles. He participated on debating clubs, Foreign Affairs Club, member of Future Doctors Club, Quiz Bowl and Masque and Gavel Club. Outside of school, Aaron performed and sang with the Passaic County Repertory Company. He served as a volunteer at Eva’s Kitchen and St. Paul’s Homeless Shelter in Paterson serving food. He has also been very active at Temple Beth Tikvah. Aaron will be attending Rutgers University. Attached is a group picture including, l.-r.- Marty Rittenberg, Chairman of Sports Hall of Fame Committee who presented Scholarships, holding certificates are recipients Andrew Gayo, Kristen Conforti and Aaron Ploshnick and John Kerr, Director of Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

 

YM-YWHA of North Jersey Hall of Fame Inducts 3 New Members and Gives Special Award On a beautiful Sunday morning on March 9th in the Senior Lounge, the room was filled with 4 long time Y families, as 3 deserving individuals were inducted into the Y’s Sports Hall of Fame, including our first female recipient. A special award was given out as well. The Hall of Fame Committee chaired by Board member, Marty Rittenberg, set certain criteria for inclusion into this exclusive club, and 3 people were chosen for induction. After opening greetings from Y president, SuBonnie Kochman, and Y Executive Director, Steve Allen, a special award was presented by John Kerr, the Y’s Director of Health Phys. Ed. and Recreation, to Shirley Grower and family, in honor of her late husband, Lou "Red" Grower for his long time commitment to the Y. Chairman Rittenberg then proceeded to induct the 3 recipients starting with the Y’s first female recipient, Barbara Kiel. After very witty remarks by her husband, Milton , Barbara spoke and thanked the Y for this great honor, based on her impressive accomplishments in squash from the local Y level to the National level of competition. Next came the presentation for inductee Willie Dimond, graciously received by his nephew, Dr Howard Schwartz, who thanked the Y for its recognition of his uncle who recently passed away. Dr Schwartz said that his uncle’s favorite times were spent at the Y and speaking at home with his family about his friends and experiences at the Y. Finally, Marty inducted long time member Lou Sirota, whose 2 sons, David and Rick, accepted on behalf of their dad who was unable to make the trip up from Florida. They read a beautiful letter written by their dad to the Y that had everyone in tears as he described is years at the Y and how he met his wife of 65 years here at a basketball game. A basketball teammate of Lou’s, David Ebner, raveled here for the ceremony as he read about it in the local paper somehow and had to be present. They played basketball together at Paterson State Teachers College (now William Paterson University) in the late 1930’s. The crowd of over 50 people thoroughly enjoyed the nostalgic and thrilling morning ceremony, and it was great to see the resurrection of this committee and the awards handed out. Thank you again to Marty Rittenberg and his entire Hall of Fame Committee for a great day at the Y. May there be many more to come.

 

The YM-YWHA of North Jersey’s Flag Football League Championship Decided in Dramatic Finish Arabian Knights Earn Second Title of the Season on 27 Yard Field Goal by #17 Chuck Zegarra The Arabian Knights used a potent pass rush and stifling pass defense to hold the league leading Wolfpack to 10 points in the Championship Game on December 30, 2007. The Knights received a strong performance from last minute substitute starter AT Q.B., Tony Consiglio. Tony connected with Kelvin Foreman on the Knight's first drive for a 25 yard TD, Chuck Zegarra connected on the P.A.T. The Wolfpack answered with a quick TD strike of their own to the league leading scorer Guy Rose, he then added the P.A.T. to knot the score. The Knights took the lead in the 2nd Quarter on a 36-yard field goal by Chuck Zegarra. The wolfpack answered with a 30-yard field goal by Guy Rose in the fourth quarter. The Knights Final drive started with 1:52 left on the clock and was highlighted by a clutch 15-yard catch by Joe Keys on 4th and 5 yards to go from the 25 yard line. On Fourth and goal from the 10 yard line Chuck Zegarra calmly booted the game winner. For the playoffs Chuck Zegarra was 4 for 4 on P.A.T. and 4 of 6 on field goal attempts. For more information on sports leagues at the YM-YWHA of North Jersey in Wayne, contact John Kerr at 973-595-0100 x279.

 

YM-YWHA Sports Hall of Fame to Induct 2 New Members The YM-YWHA sports Hall of Fame will induct 2 new members to their ranks on Sunday, March 9th. The induction will take place in the Senior Lounge and will start at 11:30 am. Coffee, Tea, juice and Bagels will be served. The two inductees are Bill Dimond (inducted posthumously) and Louis Sirota, who plans to be in attendance. Additional appreciation and acknowledgement plaques will be presented to long time Physical Education supporters at the induction. Please join the Y in honoring these exceptional individuals.

 

“Sexton” completes undefeated season with a sweep of Lakeside Pub to win Championship The juggernaut “Sexton” team capped an undefeated Fall YASL season by defeating Lakeside Pub 7-6 in the second game of the best of three Championship series on Sunday December 9th. Their dominance during the playoffs and regular season was staggering, the runs scored 224, the runs allowed 61. Dividing it by the 13 games played, “Sexton” averaged 17.25 runs scored a game and allowed 4.7 runs a game. The superior pitching of Serge Skok, a stellar fielding defense, and the big bats of Gregg Saccone, Jim Patten, and Tony Arturi paced the team. Congratulations to “Sexton” and all the teams that competed in the fall league.