The YM – YWHA of North Jersey is now offering a new and exciting fall soccer program of games and professional instruction for players ages 3 – 14yrs. Players are allocated to age-appropriate sessions, and receive one training session per week for 8 weeks coached by one of Challenger Sports professional British Soccer coaches!

The training sessions will focus on developing the individual technical ability of each player with emphasis on ball familiarity, dribbling, individual moves, turns, passing, control and shooting. Each week the players will also compete in scrimmage games at the end of each session where they will be provided with an opportunity to put into practice the skills they have worked on in their training sessions. ALL CENTERED ON FUN & ENJOYMENT

Age Group       Practice Schedule            Price

Mini Soccer                    3-5yrs                    3.15 – 4.15           $100 (price is for 8 weeks)

Player Development      6-9yrs                    4.15 – 5.15           $100 (price is for 8 weeks)

Player Development      10-14yrs               5.15 – 6.30           $100 (price is for 8 weeks)

Location:  At the YM – YWHA of North Jersey

Bring:  Ball, Shin guards and plenty of water

SPACES ARE LIMITED – SIGN UP ONLINE NOW!

Register online: www.challengersports.com  -go to Spring & Fall Sessions
Contact: David Willoughby – 443 844 3033
Email: dwilloughby@challengersports.com

Youth Sports and Instructional Clinics

Pepsi Punt, Pass, and Kick NFL Youth Football
The YM-YWHA of North Jersey will host a local competition for boys and girls ages 8 to 15. The Pepsi PPK is free of charge to all participants; please call the Y registration office or Physical Education office to pre-register. All competitors must check in approximately 30 minutes prior to the start of the competition. All participants must provide a copy of their birth certificate, and be accompanied by a parent or guardian. No football shoes/ cleats/ turf shoes will be permitted. Only gym shoes (soft soles) will be allowed for participants.
Day: Sunday
Date: September 26th, 2010
Time: 3:00pm to 5:00pm for ages 8 to 15
Fees: Free to all Participants

Individual Professional Basketball Instruction for Elementary School/High School Players
Grades 4-12
Coach Bill Maranz is the founder and head instructor for New Jersey Basketball Academy. Bill has over 15 years of college coaching experience and has coached in the USBL and the WNBA. Session times are booked between Coach Maranz and the individual players.
12 weeks
Fee: $650.00 member, $750.00 non-member
Code: 19651
4 weeks
Fees: $250.00 member, $300.00 non-member
Code: 19652

Basketball Shooting and Offensive Development Clinic
This clinic provides boys and girls with quality basketball instruction to improve shooting and offensive skills. The program emphasizes teaching the fundamentals of offensive moves and development of skills. The classes will stress proper shooting technique, practice drills, court awareness, and offensive game situations. Each participant will receive individual attention. The Clinic will be instructed by The Traveling Basketball Head Coaches, collectively they bring a combined 100 years of coaching experience at several levels of player development. Two individual Clinic dates are available.
Sunday 12:00 noon to 2:00pm for ages 6 to 14
Date: October 17th
Fees: Members $35, Non-Members $45
Code: 19649
Sunday 12:00 noon to 2:00pm for ages 6 to 14
Date: November 14th
Fees: Members $35, Non-Members $45
Code: 19650

Munchkin Sports Buffet
4 year olds
Make an extended day after-school. Learn the fundamentals and techniques of different sports or activities. Come join the fun!

Mondays
3:00-4:00pm
12 wks.
Sept. 13, 20, 27 Oct. 4, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Dec. 6
Fees: $180/$216
Code: 19653

Fridays
3:00-4:00pm
12 wks.
Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3, 10, 17
Fees: $180/216
Code: 19654

Mondays & Fridays
3:00-4:00pm
12 wks.
Fees: $288/$336
Code: 19655

Flag Football for Children
This class will feature drills to teach the fundamentals of the sport, including proper stance and starts, footwork, running pass patterns, passing and receiving and line play. Each session will start with a warm-up, stretching, drills and a game or game situation practice.

Sundays
8 weeks, September 26th – November 14th
6-10 year olds, 3:00-4:00pm
Code: 19656
11-14 year olds, 4:00-5:00pm
Code: 19657
Fees: $75M/&100NM

Soccer For Squirts
The Soccer for Squirts program will focus on individual and team development through skill acquisition and age appropriate drills. The program will introduce every player to the basic skills and drills of “The Worlds Game”.
The program will meet twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays for twelve weeks.
Ages: 4 to 5

Fall Session: starts Tuesday, September 14th and runs to Thursday, December 16th

Tuesdays and Thursdays: 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Fees: $288 members / $336 non-members
Code: 19658

Tuesday: September 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Tuesdays: 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Fees: $180 members / $216 non-members
Code: 19659

Thursday: September 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov. 11, 18, Dec. 2, 9, 16
Thursdays: 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Fees: $180 members / $216 non-members
Code: 19660

Traveling Youth Basketball
The Y youth traveling basketball program participates in 2 leagues. Practices begin in late October. Teams will represent four age groups ranging from 3rd grade to 12th grade. The League games are played predominantly on Sunday afternoons, the local league games can vary. Registration fees include uniforms. The Physical Education Department adheres to a policy of no cuts; every child that makes the effort to play will be welcomed to participate. Established teams are welcome to become part of our program. Volunteer coaches are needed to enable program expansion. All interested teams, players, and coaches should contact John Kerr at extension 279.

October to Late March
Sundays and Saturday nights for home games, varied schedule for practices and away games.

5th and 6th grade, 7th and 8th grade
Fees: $180 members / $230 non-members
Code: 19661

9th and 10th grade, 11th and 12th grade
Fees: $ 210 members / $ 250 non-members
Code: 19662

JCC Traveling Basketball League “Holiday Tournament”
Holiday Tournament played over 2 consecutive weekends at 3 of the areas JCC main gymnasiums. The tournament will guarantee each team 3 games, divisions will mirror those offered in the JCC Traveling Youth Basketball League. Tournament is open to boys and girls teams.
Ages 10 to 18
Sundays: December 19th and 26th
$350 per team
Code: 19663

Flag Football Mini-Camp
The coaching staff of the Arabian Knights Athletic Club Inc. will instruct the Y Flag Football Mini-Camp. Led by Head Coach John R. Kerr, the staff brings a wealth of experience coaching and playing the game of Flag Football. The coaching staff will utilize their integrated approach to the flag game, providing the players with the necessary skills to excel at every level. Lunch included, free swim time both days.
Ages 6 to 14
Thursday November 4th and Friday November 5th
9:00 am to 3:00pm
$90 members/$120 non-members
Code: 19664

Floor Hockey
This clinic is designed to develop skills and comprehension of the game through instruction, drills and games. The class is open to boys and girls enrolled in 1st through 5th grade. The class will meet on Fridays in the main gymnasium.
Fridays
4:00-5:00 pm
12 weeks
Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3, 10, 17
Fees: $180/216
Code: 19666

Competitive basketball at the Y expanding
A Tsunami is coming to the Wayne Sports Scene
Basketball at the YM-YWHA of North Jersey during the 2010-2011 season will feature two highly competitive programs for 12- to 13-year-old boys. These will be premier teams, with an emphasis on a complete understanding of the game of basketball on and off the court: skills development, teamwork and sportsmanship. Both programs are invitation-only, and no tryouts will be held. Players are selected on the basis of their talent, commitment and character.
The new addition is the Tsunami boys AAU team, playing in regional league and tournament events at the 13U level during the fall and the spring. The head coach of Tsunami Basketball is Tom Lambert , who brings extensive high school and AAU coaching experience to the role. Many of the Tsunami players will also be playing with the Squires 7th grade winter travel team, now in its second year representing the Wayne Y in the North Jersey Junior Basketball League. The head coach of the Squires is Jeff Vandemark, a former standout college and professional player.

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