YOUTH & TEEN Please enroll early. Whether or not a class runs is determined within 24 hours prior to the start of the class/activity. All classes/activities have minimum and maximum enrollment limits.
Monday Night Social Club
Ages 13 and up
Youth Badminton Training
Ages 5–21
Middle school students, high school students, and young adults from the
Experience the fastest racket sport in the world and train with former
special needs population can enjoy a variety of activities while meeting
USA National Badminton Team member, Nikki Vered. Nikki has
new friends in an informal, supervised format. Each week has a different
been playing for over 25 years and for the past 11 years he’s been the
theme or activity and special events are planned seasonally. The group
Program Director/Head Coach of Marblehead Youth Badminton, an
will enjoy birthday celebrations, seasonal crafts, pool, air hockey, mini
established program in MA. He has produced multiple national and
golf, games in the park and semi-annual holiday celebrations and dances.
International champions and now hopes to start a competitive Bad-
Please call the Parks & Recreation Department for more information.
minton Club here in his home state of CT. This program is designed to provide quality badminton training by incorporating a variety of
Mondays, 6:00pm – 8:30pm Closed on major holidays, $3/person/night Location: SW Teen Center, SW Community Center 150 Nevers Rd., South Windsor Director: Dan Rezende
coaching techniques and drills that Nikki has learned and picked up along the way. You will learn the basics and fundamentals of Badminton, strategies and game play, as well as advanced technical skills, while at the same time exhibiting court etiquette and sportsmanship. Come join a fun, friendly, and competitive program that accepts all levels from
Youth and Adult – Badminton Open Session Play
Beginners to Advanced. (Ages 5yrs- 21yrs). Ages 10 and up
Enjoy playing the fastest racket sport – Badminton, with your family and others. Whether you are new to the sport or a seasoned player, please join us during “Open Session” play twice a week. All youth must always be supervised by an adult. Please bring your own racket and birdie. Birdies
Monday, Wednesday, and Saturdays - April start date 4/4 5:30-6:45pm: (Ages 5-12- Can be flexible with older players) 6:45-8:00pm: (Ages 13-21- Can be flexible with younger players) $80/month Location: Ellsworth Gym Coordinator: Nikki Vered
will not be provided for any of the “Open Session” play. Non marking shoes are an absolute must. Absolutely NO street shoes please. April – August: Wednesday’s: 8:15pm-10:30pm & Saturday’s: 8:15pm-10:30pm Location: Ellsworth Gym (1737 Main St., South Windsor, CT - back of Board of Education building) $30/person/month* (includes access to “Open Sessions” on Wednesdays and Saturdays) *No drop-ins are allowed MONTH
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OPEN SESSION DATES
April 2022 May 2022 June 2022 July 2022 August 2022
March 31 May 1st June 2 June 30 July 31
April 6 / 9 / 13 / 16 / 20 / 23 / 27 / 30 May 4 / 7 / 11 / 14 / 18 / 21 / 25 / 28 June 1 / 4 / 8 / 11 / 15 / 18 / 22 / 29 July 6 / 9 / 13 / 16 / 20 / 23 / 27 / 30 August 3 / 6 / 10 / 13 / 17 / 20 / 24 / 27 / 31
*We have wonderful volunteers and contractors who support our open gym program. To ensure we respect their time, if no one is present for “Open Session” play for 30 minutes upon opening, the gym will be closed for the night.
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Jukido Jujitsu
Ages 6 and up
Jukido is a traditional Japanese Jujitsu class teaching realistic self-defense. The techniques that a student will learn include throws, takedowns, arm locks, pressure points and strikes. Jukido stresses the seven codes of bushido: justice, courage, benevolence, politeness, truth, honor and loyalty. Safety and doing one’s best are always emphasized in class. Trial classes are available and uniforms are not mandatory. For more information, please visit the IKA website www.kokondo.org Wednesdays 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm April - August Location: Wapping Parks and Recreation Facility Activity Room 37 Instructor: Paul Ward Residents: $30/month Sundays 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm April-August (n/c 4/17) Location: Wapping Parks & Recreation Facility Gym Instructor: Paul Ward Residents: $30/month
