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Youth Sports Directory
Listed here is an online version of the Youth Sports Directory prepared by the New Castle Recreation and Parks Department where printed
copies of this directory are available upon request.
Baseball & Softball
- For more complete information concerning youth Baseball and Softball,
including current team rosters and schedules, visit www.ncbsa.com.
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- Fee: $40/$75/$100
- Grades:
- Baseball
- Grade K+1 - Developmental (Boys and Girls)
- Grade 2 - Juniors
- Grades 3, 4+5 - Minors
- Grades 5+6 - Majors
- Grades 7+8 - Seniors
- Softball
- Grade 2 - Instuctional
- Grades 3, 4+5 - Minors
- Grades 5+6 - Majors
- Grades 7+8 - Seniors
- Season: Early-April through approximately 3rd week of June
- Registration:
- Held in October until division quotas are filled. All others placed on waiting list.
- Number of Games: 12 - 13
- Number of Practices: 1 per week
- Contact: Lewis Rubin
Web Site: http://www.ncbsa.com
The New Castle Baseball & Softball Association is a independent, non-profit and all volunteer
organization which operates and supervises a developmental baseball and softball program,
as well as a structured baseball and softball program under the rules and regulations of
Little League Baseball and ASA Softball. The chartered purpose is to "implant firmly
in the children of the community the ideals of teamwork, fair play, good sportsmanship,
friendly competition, honesty, loyalty, courage and respect for authority."
Basketball
- New Castle Recreation Basketball Program consists of league play
for grades 4 through 8 for boys and girls. The Developmental Program
involves 3rd grades boys and 3rd grade girls.
- The New Castle Youth Basketball Association sponsors
traveling basketball teams for boys (separate teams for the 5th, 6th, 7th
and 8th grades) and girls (currently separate teams for 5th and 6th grades
and a 7th and 8th grade combined team) who either live in the Town of New
Castle or are students in the Chappaqua School District #4.
New Castle Recreation Basketball Program
- Fee: $45 - Grade 3 Boys & Grade 3 Girls - Developmental
- $70 - Grades 4-8 Boys and Grades 4-8 Girls - League Play
- Sponsor: New Castle Parks and Recreation Commission
- Season: December-March
- Evaluations: Held in November and early December
- Number of Games: 8
- Number of practices per week: 1
- Contact: Aaron Podhurst, Recreation Supervisor, 238-7290
- Registration: Required and open to all New Castle residents
League Play teams have one practice during the week and games are on Saturday morning.
The Developmental Program meets once a week on Saturday mornings. This program is designed
to provide girls and boys with instructional and team play.
New Castle Youth Basketball Association
- League: The NCYBA sponsors traveling teams which play in the
Tri-County Basketball League (www.tcbl.org). All games are refereed by two
patched referees.
Generally, High School and College rules apply.
- Ages: Boys - separate 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade teams
- Girls - currently separate 5th and 6th Grade teams and a combined 7th and
8th grade team.
- Fee: $500 - covers insurance, gym rental, referees, uniforms and
equipment
- Season: Tryouts in early-October; practices start in late-October;
games start after Thanksgiving; and season ends in March
- Practices and Games: Each team is allotted three 1-1/2 to 2 hour
gym slots per week, starting in late-October, during which they can schedule
a practice or game. Most teams play an average approximately 20 or
more league games. Additionally, each team may enter up to
approximately four tournaments which usually means another four games per
tournament.
- Contact: Gary Abrams or Marc Taub, 923-4701
Web Site: http://www.tcbl.org
Football
- Fees: Flag - $40 - Grades 3, 4 and 5
- Instructional - $75 - Grades 5 and 6
(4th grade is over 70lbs)
- Sponsor: New Castle Recreation and Parks Commission.
- Season: September - November
- Number of Games: TBA
- Number of Practices: 3 per week
- Registration: Required and open to New Castle residents
- Contact:
- Aaron Podhurst, Recreation Supervisor, 238-7290
Flag Football
The New Castle Flag Football Program is for 3rd through 5th graders; meets twice a week
for six weeks; and teaches very basic football fundamentals with fun being the main
objective. No equipment is necessary.
More information on fees, season and registration is above.
Instructional Football
The New Castle Recreation Youth Football Program is for 4th, 5th and 6th graders; meets three
times a week for six weeks; and is a combination of instructional and actual play. Program
includes physical contact and required NOCSAE approved equipment.
More information on fees, season and registration is above.
Lacrosse
- Season: Winter Indoor and Spring Outdoor Sessions
- Registration: Required and open to all New Castle residents
- Contact: Ken French, 238-8457 or kenfrench@aol.com
Web Site: www.newcastlelacrosse.com
The New Castle Recreation and Parks Commission along with the New Castle Lacrosse
Association provides the following youth Lacrosse programs for boys and girls.
Registration Forms are available at the Recreation Office. Players
must provide their own equipment. All participants must have a current
membership in U.S. Lacrosse - Go to www.uslacrosse.org
to join or renew your membership. A combination of instruction and
games are provided.
Registration Forms must be mailed to: New Castle Lacrosse, P.O.
Box 142, Chappaqua, N.Y. 10514
Winter Indoor Session - Currently available to boys only
(We are actively seeking a winter program for girls, check our website
for updates)
One day per week for games - schedules are not yet available.
Grades Varsity, Fee: $150.
Grades JV, Fee: $150.
Grade 7 & 8, Fee: $150.
Grade 5 & 6, Fee: $150.
Grade 3 & 4, Fee: $150.
Spring Outdoor Session - Boys / Girls Lacrosse
(Boys and Girls programs will be held separately)
Grade 7 & 8, Fee: $150.
Prior playing experience required. Player selection will be based on a
competitive tryout. Practice sessions will be at the coach's discretion.
Grade 5 & 6, Fee: $150.
2 days per week for instruction, practice and games in the Hudson Valley
Lacrosse League.
Grade 3 & 4, Fee: $150.
2 days per week for instruction, practice and games in the Hudson Valley
Lacrosse League.
Grade 1 - 2, Fee: $100.
2 days per week for instruction and practice and possible games.
Grade K, Fee: $50.
One day per week for instruction and practice only.
Soccer
- American Youth Soccer Organization provides recreational and a
select level of soccer for children between the ages of 5 and 17 years with an eight week
season in the fall and spring.
- Chappaqua Soccer Club is a travel program of competitive soccer teams
for boys and girls between the ages of 10 and 19 with both a fall and spring season.
American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO)
- Fee: Check web site (http://www.chappaquaayso.org/registration.asp)
.
- Season: Eight weeks in fall; eight weeks in spring. Younger
divisions (generally children from Kindergarten through second grade)
play on Saturdays, older divisions (third grade and older) practice on
Saturdays with games on Sundays.
- Number of games: Each team plays 8 fall and 8 spring games. Additional games for
Extra program
- Number of practices per week: 1 plus additional practices for the
Extra program
- Contact: AYSO Information Hotline: 238-3145
Web Site: http://www.chappaquaayso.org
A.Y.S.O. provides recreational soccer for children between the ages of 5-17. Emphasis
is placed on balanced teams, sportsmanship, team play and positive coaching. The select
program is available by try-out for kids seeking additional play and competitiveness.
Certification training for volunteer coaches and referees is provided. And, of
course, everyone plays.
Chappaqua Soccer Club
- Fee: Varies per team
- Season: First half of the season begins the first week of September and ends the
Sunday before Thanksgiving. Second half of the season begins the first week of April and
ends the Sunday before school closes in June.
- Open Tryouts: Held in May
- Number of games: 9-10 in each half-season; 18-20 total weather permitting
- Contact: Brian Rosen, 241-3896
Web Site: http://www.chappaquasoccer.org
The travel program provides boys and girls from 10 years old to 19 years old the
opportunity to play competitive soccer. Emphasis is placed on teaching youngsters soccer
skills, field play concepts and sportsmanship, all within a supportive atmosphere. All of
the coaches are experienced and most hold a U.S.S.F. coaches license and Red Cross
CPR/First Aid certifications.
Fee: $150.00
Grades: 2 - 8
Sponsor: New Castle Recreation and Parks Commission in cooperation with
Ken Colao, Former Head Coach at Horace Greeley and Ossining High Schools.
Seasons: 10 Sessions
Number of Practices: 5 weeks meeting twice a week.
Contact: Aaron Podhurst, Recreation Supervisor, 238-7290
Coach Colao has over 20 years of experience in coaching wrestling at the high
school level. Participants will learn basic holds and escapes.
Equipment will be provided.
Page Updated as of October, 2007
Provided as a service by the Town of New Castle.
Your comments and suggested changes are welcomed and
encouraged.
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