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Thursday November 21, 2024
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Pickleball
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Pickleball
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Junior Rays Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Outdoor Learners - November 2024 The goal of this program is to get kids back outdoors while using their imagination and creativity to care for nature, create projects using simple materials, garden, and prepare no-cook foods. Gathering at the Swift River pavilion, we will do simple hands-on science projects, grow plants, follow no-cook recipes, craft, and learn basic skills to be prepared and resourceful. Projects may include - Make first aid kits and learn some basic first aid, make and use a compass, combine ingredients to make your own trail mix and energy bars, make solar oven s'mores, relax in a camping tent, work in the school garden, and cool off under the sprinkler.  Craft miniature cabins with sticks, make an insect viewer, collect some insects from the school garden and inspect them with a magnifying glass. Make iced hot chocolate and learn the history behind the drink. Wear an ice cube necklace to beat the heat and cook up some sun tea in the sun. Make solar oven s'mores, relax in a camping tent, work in the school garden, and cool off under the sprinkler. Make your own super bubble solution and see if you can stand in a bubble. Make twig and pinecone people, make and sail a twig raft,  and tie knots to make friendship bracelets with your new friends. Make solar oven s'mores, relax in a camping tent, work in the school garden, and cool off under the sprinkler. Pick up will be at the Swift River pavilion unless otherwise notified. Sessions will be held in the Swift River cafeteria during inclement weather.   Children will need a note from home to stay after school and gather in the pickup area.  Children are asked to bring a water bottle and snack.   Children will always need to be dressed and prepared for the outdoor weather. School nurse/school staff are not present for this after school program.
3:30 PM - 5:15 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Senior Rays Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - High School Meet Pass Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Race Club Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM	Jujitsu Kids - Beginner - Kids - November Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu blends traditional, japanese martial arts practices with self-defense based perspectives and training ideologies. The goal is to develop an individual that will demonstrate kindness, compassion, discipline, and respect, as well as the ability to de-escalate dangerous and potentially dangerous situations. Every student receives individual attention in a safe and positive learning environment. Instructor Safe Sport Act trained and certified and CPR certified.  Beginner is for new students and current Shoshin Ryu White belts and Yellow belts.Intermediate is for current Shoshin Ryu Orange belts and higher.New Student Informational Video
4:45 PM - 5:30 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Mini Rays Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM	Jujitsu Kids - Intermediate - Kids - November Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu blends traditional, japanese martial arts practices with self-defense based perspectives and training ideologies. The goal is to develop an individual that will demonstrate kindness, compassion, discipline, and respect, as well as the ability to de-escalate dangerous and potentially dangerous situations. Every student receives individual attention in a safe and positive learning environment. Instructor Safe Sport Act trained and certified and CPR certified.  Beginner is for new students and current Shoshin Ryu White belts and Yellow belts.Intermediate is for current Shoshin Ryu Orange belts and higher.New Student Informational Video
5:45 PM - 6:10 PM	Swim Lessons - November Swim Lessons - Level 1 There will be no swim lessons offered in December. Thank you.Our Learn to Swim Program provides a maximum learning environment for all participants. Swim Lesson Level DescriptionsLevel 1 - Water Exploration Children may not be excited about getting in the water, some maybe fearful others will separate easily from parents. Can follow directions but often need understanding and encouragement. Level 2 - Primary Skills Children are beyond “water adjustment”, they are comfortable in the water and may be swimming 4 or 5 feet without floatation. Will learn to reach & pull, put their face in the water, float and propel themselves through the water on their backs and stomachs. Level 3 – Stroke Readiness Children swim and float and are comfortable on top of and under water, they are ready to learn proper breathing technique (rotary breathing) and learn basic strokes such as front crawl, back crawl and begin elementary back stroke. Level 4 - Stroke Development Children are prepared to refine the basic skills they were taught in Level 3 and are introduced to more sophisticated skills such as breast stroke and standing dives.Level 5 - Stroke Refinement Children are ready to build up endurance and refine strokes and skills taught in level 4. They will learn skills such as Butterfly, flip-turns, and competitive starts.
5:45 PM - 6:10 PM	Swim Lessons - November Swim Lessons - Level 3 There will be no swim lessons offered in December. Thank you.Our Learn to Swim Program provides a maximum learning environment for all participants. Swim Lesson Level DescriptionsLevel 1 - Water Exploration Children may not be excited about getting in the water, some maybe fearful others will separate easily from parents. Can follow directions but often need understanding and encouragement. Level 2 - Primary Skills Children are beyond “water adjustment”, they are comfortable in the water and may be swimming 4 or 5 feet without floatation. Will learn to reach & pull, put their face in the water, float and propel themselves through the water on their backs and stomachs. Level 3 – Stroke Readiness Children swim and float and are comfortable on top of and under water, they are ready to learn proper breathing technique (rotary breathing) and learn basic strokes such as front crawl, back crawl and begin elementary back stroke. Level 4 - Stroke Development Children are prepared to refine the basic skills they were taught in Level 3 and are introduced to more sophisticated skills such as breast stroke and standing dives.Level 5 - Stroke Refinement Children are ready to build up endurance and refine strokes and skills taught in level 4. They will learn skills such as Butterfly, flip-turns, and competitive starts.
5:45 PM - 6:10 PM	Swim Lessons - November Swim Lessons - Level 4 There will be no swim lessons offered in December. Thank you.Our Learn to Swim Program provides a maximum learning environment for all participants. Swim Lesson Level DescriptionsLevel 1 - Water Exploration Children may not be excited about getting in the water, some maybe fearful others will separate easily from parents. Can follow directions but often need understanding and encouragement. Level 2 - Primary Skills Children are beyond “water adjustment”, they are comfortable in the water and may be swimming 4 or 5 feet without floatation. Will learn to reach & pull, put their face in the water, float and propel themselves through the water on their backs and stomachs. Level 3 – Stroke Readiness Children swim and float and are comfortable on top of and under water, they are ready to learn proper breathing technique (rotary breathing) and learn basic strokes such as front crawl, back crawl and begin elementary back stroke. Level 4 - Stroke Development Children are prepared to refine the basic skills they were taught in Level 3 and are introduced to more sophisticated skills such as breast stroke and standing dives.Level 5 - Stroke Refinement Children are ready to build up endurance and refine strokes and skills taught in level 4. They will learn skills such as Butterfly, flip-turns, and competitive starts.
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM	Private Rental
6:15 PM - 6:40 PM	Swim Lessons - November Swim Lessons - Level 2 There will be no swim lessons offered in December. Thank you.Our Learn to Swim Program provides a maximum learning environment for all participants. Swim Lesson Level DescriptionsLevel 1 - Water Exploration Children may not be excited about getting in the water, some maybe fearful others will separate easily from parents. Can follow directions but often need understanding and encouragement. Level 2 - Primary Skills Children are beyond “water adjustment”, they are comfortable in the water and may be swimming 4 or 5 feet without floatation. Will learn to reach & pull, put their face in the water, float and propel themselves through the water on their backs and stomachs. Level 3 – Stroke Readiness Children swim and float and are comfortable on top of and under water, they are ready to learn proper breathing technique (rotary breathing) and learn basic strokes such as front crawl, back crawl and begin elementary back stroke. Level 4 - Stroke Development Children are prepared to refine the basic skills they were taught in Level 3 and are introduced to more sophisticated skills such as breast stroke and standing dives.Level 5 - Stroke Refinement Children are ready to build up endurance and refine strokes and skills taught in level 4. They will learn skills such as Butterfly, flip-turns, and competitive starts.
6:15 PM - 6:40 PM	Swim Lessons - November Swim Lessons - Level 3 There will be no swim lessons offered in December. Thank you.Our Learn to Swim Program provides a maximum learning environment for all participants. Swim Lesson Level DescriptionsLevel 1 - Water Exploration Children may not be excited about getting in the water, some maybe fearful others will separate easily from parents. Can follow directions but often need understanding and encouragement. Level 2 - Primary Skills Children are beyond “water adjustment”, they are comfortable in the water and may be swimming 4 or 5 feet without floatation. Will learn to reach & pull, put their face in the water, float and propel themselves through the water on their backs and stomachs. Level 3 – Stroke Readiness Children swim and float and are comfortable on top of and under water, they are ready to learn proper breathing technique (rotary breathing) and learn basic strokes such as front crawl, back crawl and begin elementary back stroke. Level 4 - Stroke Development Children are prepared to refine the basic skills they were taught in Level 3 and are introduced to more sophisticated skills such as breast stroke and standing dives.Level 5 - Stroke Refinement Children are ready to build up endurance and refine strokes and skills taught in level 4. They will learn skills such as Butterfly, flip-turns, and competitive starts.
6:15 PM - 6:40 PM	Swim Lessons - November Swim Lessons - Level 5 There will be no swim lessons offered in December. Thank you.Our Learn to Swim Program provides a maximum learning environment for all participants. Swim Lesson Level DescriptionsLevel 1 - Water Exploration Children may not be excited about getting in the water, some maybe fearful others will separate easily from parents. Can follow directions but often need understanding and encouragement. Level 2 - Primary Skills Children are beyond “water adjustment”, they are comfortable in the water and may be swimming 4 or 5 feet without floatation. Will learn to reach & pull, put their face in the water, float and propel themselves through the water on their backs and stomachs. Level 3 – Stroke Readiness Children swim and float and are comfortable on top of and under water, they are ready to learn proper breathing technique (rotary breathing) and learn basic strokes such as front crawl, back crawl and begin elementary back stroke. Level 4 - Stroke Development Children are prepared to refine the basic skills they were taught in Level 3 and are introduced to more sophisticated skills such as breast stroke and standing dives.Level 5 - Stroke Refinement Children are ready to build up endurance and refine strokes and skills taught in level 4. They will learn skills such as Butterfly, flip-turns, and competitive starts.
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Jujitsu - Adults - Jujitsu - Adult - November Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu blends traditional, Japanese martial arts practices with self-defense based perspectives and training ideologies. The goal is to develop an individual that will demonstrate kindness, compassion, discipline, and respect, as well as the ability to de-escalate dangerous and potentially dangerous situations.Every student receives individual attention in a safe and positive learning environment.Instructor Safe Sport Act trained and certified and CPR certified.
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Square Dancing - November 2024

Friday November 22, 2024
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM	Yoga - Adults - Yoga Friday mornings with Brent Moderate Mindful Yoga with Kerry Come join yoga with mindfulness practices such as short mediation, breathing exercises, and deep relaxation. Classes are formatted to include 50 to 55 minutes of flowing yoga poses that will incorporate attention to breath, awareness of alignment, and finding your personal balance between strength and flexibility in addition to mindfulness practices. Class will end or begin with a short breathing practice or mediation. The last class of a session includes a 30+ minute deep relaxation (also known as yoga nidra) in addition to movement. Modifications and alternative poses will also be offered. Please bring your own yoga mats.Class is held in C Common Room at Swift River School. (looking at the building, on the right side.)Ashtanga Inspired Yoga with CAAshtanga is an energetic yoga that focuses on synchronizing breath with movements, and building strength, flexibility and body awareness. Individual poses are presented in a sequence and are linked by flowing movements which will warm the body inviting deeper exploration of the practice. These sessions will begin with modifications accessible to all, and will build from there allowing each practitioner to explore their own expression of each posture.Vinyasa with BrentVinyasa is one of the most common styles of yoga practiced in the West. Vinyasa is a term used to describe continuous or dynamic movements between yoga poses. This flow of movement is excellent for getting your heart rate going and working up a sweat. Vinyasa can also help increase flexibility, strength, stability, calmness, and focus.  Participants are encouraged to bring a yoga mat, yoga blocks and water.  Some mats and blocks will be available. If Swift River School has early dismissal or is closed for the day, due to inclement weather, class will be cancelled for that evening. If Swift River School has a delayed opening, class is held. Summer Wed. yoga (dates in the catalog have been adjusted.)
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM	Friends gathering
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM	Amherst Sailing Club - Fall 2024 Town Beach Usage
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Junior Rays Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
3:30 PM - 5:15 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Senior Rays Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - High School Meet Pass Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Race Club Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
4:45 PM - 5:30 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Mini Rays Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Pickleball
5:30 PM - 6:45 PM	Pickleball - Level 2 - Novice - Friday Evenings Pickle ball is a paddle sport played on a badminton-sized court and can be described as a cross between tennis and ping-pong. It can be played as doubles or singles. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn and play, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players.  Sneakers are required. Players registering for the first time are asked to register for the intro class.Pay to Play Novice at OTH -This four day program is pay to play.  Novice players will gather for an hour, meet new players and just have fun playing games.  An instructor will be present to support and keep score.    Introduction to PickleballThis four-week class is for those new to the game or for those who want more experience before moving onto the Beginner class. During this class participants will be introduced to basic rules, fundamentals of strokes, court positioning, and score keeping.    Level 1 - Beginner The beginner class will focus on basics of the game. Throughout the class participants will continue to improve on the rules of the game, strokes, learn to serve and expanding their knowledge of score keeping. Level 2 - Novice- Moves n a sale and balanced manner- Able to hit a forehand with direction- Hits backhand(not run around it), but not in a consistent manner- Can accurately place serve into correct area 75% of the time- Demonstrate proper court positioning- Able to accurately keep score- Able to volley with some direction- Understands basic rules (for example, two bounce rule, no volley zone)- Able to sustain short rallies Level 3 - Intermediate- Has good mobility, good hand-eye coordination and good quickness of hands and feet- Good stamina and/or physical conditioning-Able to sustain medium length rallies against other intermediate players- Has some understanding of pickleball strategy and successfully implements it at times-Able to hit forehands and backhands with direction- Able to sustain a dink rally- Able to volley opponent's drives with some consistency. - Attempts drop shots with occasional success- Often moves to non-volley zone with opportunity is there - Attempts overhead shots with some success, may not have proper technique- Aware of partners position on court.  Level 4 - Advanced Intermediate - Has very good pickleball footwork, very good mobility to cover the court, very good hand-eye coordination, as well as very good quickness for hands and feet.- Has very good stamina and physical conditioning- Sometimes plans and plays strategically at game speed- Able to sustain medium to long rallies against other Advanced Intermediate players - Able to use forehand and backhand with pace,control and consistency.  - Executes serve/return with ability to control depth and direction- Attempts drop shots and is often successful- Able to volley with some control- Able to dink with some control of height/depth and sustain medium length rallies- Moves to non-volley zone when opportunity is there- Able to hit an overhead with some success, utilizing proper technique- Aware of partner's position and communicates during play Level 5 - Advanced- Has excellent pickleball footwork, mobility and hand-eye coordination, as well as quick hands and feet- Has excellent stamina and physical conditioning- Plays strategically at game speed- Player is able to sustain long rallies of varied pace against other Advanced players- Consistently hits forehand and backhand with depth and control- Consistently places serves/returns with varying depth and control- Consistently attempts and is mostly successful at drop shots- Consistently able to volley a variety of shots at different speeds. - Understands the block/reset volley and often can convert hard shots to soft shots- Sustains a dink exchange with patience to elicit a "put away"{ shot- Focuses on keeping opponents back- Knows partner's position and able to move as a team, can switch, has good communication.- Consistently executes overheads and has proper technique- Able to control the no volley zone.The Jabish Brook outdoor pickleball courts are located at 61 Springfield Rd.The Chestnut Hill outdoor pickleball courts are located at 59 State St.Please view the video below to be familiar with how the system works. Click Here for Pickleball Paddle Play Organizer VideoSKILLS & DRILLS Intermediate playersIn this extended clinic (2.0 hours) with a small class. Bob Stephens & Laurie Shannon, PPR Certified Pickleball Coaches, will put you through specific drills designed to make you a smarter, more skillful doubles player.  Each session is developed for specific skill level players. You’ll get coaching advice, focused practice time and game situations centered on: Serve & Return, Drop shots and Transitioning to the Non-Volley Zone Line.                                  *     *    *    *Please refer to the above descriptions.Once registered, the instructor will verify that the participant qualifies for this level.

Saturday November 23, 2024
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM	Tai Chi - Advanced Tai Chi Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art used for centuries to relax the body and mind, improve balance and mental clarity, strengthen the body, increase stamina, decrease stress and enhance the overall quality of life.  It’s rhythmic movements establish a mind body connection that creates an overall sense of wellbeing similar to yoga.  It is good for people of all ages and physical levels.  It can be modified to suit the needs of an individual.  Tai Chi is a skill that will last a lifetime.  Advanced classes are for those who are familiar with Tai Chi and have some experience.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	Tai Chi - Beginner Tai Chi Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art used for centuries to relax the body and mind, improve balance and mental clarity, strengthen the body, increase stamina, decrease stress and enhance the overall quality of life.  It’s rhythmic movements establish a mind body connection that creates an overall sense of wellbeing similar to yoga.  It is good for people of all ages and physical levels.  It can be modified to suit the needs of an individual.  Tai Chi is a skill that will last a lifetime.  Advanced classes are for those who are familiar with Tai Chi and have some experience.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM	basketball
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	birthday party
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Basketball

Sunday November 24, 2024
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Baton Twirlers - Pre-School Twirling Baton twirling is an excellent way of developing hand-eye coordination, rhythm, timing, endurance, self-discipline, and overall total body coordination. Classes involve all aspects of baton twirling from fundamental tricks to advanced competitive combinations. Experienced twirlers have the opportunity to join competitive teams. Baton Twirling is a sport that brings so many positives to our lives such as physical fitness, flexibility, friendship and so much more.  A Baton is needed and can be purchased from the instructor for a fee of $30.00 Pre-School Twirling - This mini program of classes are an introduction to twirling for the little ones.  They will play games and have fun.Tiny Tots - Classes are 30-minutes long for ages 3-5 years old and a great way for your kids to learn basic twirling skills, play games and most importantly have fun.  Intro to Twirling - Classes are 45-minutes long for ages 6 & up.  You will learn to spin, twirl and toss incorporating games in these exciting classes. Introduction to baton twirling will help children to develop eye hand coordination and learn tricks. Afterschool Twirling - For those who are interested in trying a 4 week introduction class to baton twirling.   Competitive Twirlers - This program is for advanced twirlers who will continue to learn tricks and strengthen their skills.  Competitive Team twirlers will be assigned a scheduled time for group lessons.The instructor will contact Competitive Twirlers with specific class times.  At various levels of twirling, there is additional opportunity to perform and compete.Solo TwirlersExperienced baton twirlers who are interested in additional half hour individual lessons will be scheduled for solo classes on Sunday mornings.  The instructor will contact solo twirlers  with a specific time.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Birthday party
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Pickleball
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM	Basketball Clinic - Girls Pre-Season - Grades 9-12 This Pre-Season Basketball Clinic is for Girls in 5th-8th grade and 9th-12th grade. We will prepare for the upcoming basketball season working on dribbling, passing, shooting, offense and defense.
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Men's Basketball

Monday November 25, 2024
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Junior Rays Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
3:30 PM - 5:15 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Senior Rays Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - High School Meet Pass Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Race Club Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
4:45 PM - 5:30 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Mini Rays Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.

Tuesday November 26, 2024
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Junior Rays Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
3:30 PM - 5:15 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Senior Rays Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - High School Meet Pass Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Race Club Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM	Jujitsu Kids - Beginner - Kids - November Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu blends traditional, japanese martial arts practices with self-defense based perspectives and training ideologies. The goal is to develop an individual that will demonstrate kindness, compassion, discipline, and respect, as well as the ability to de-escalate dangerous and potentially dangerous situations. Every student receives individual attention in a safe and positive learning environment. Instructor Safe Sport Act trained and certified and CPR certified.  Beginner is for new students and current Shoshin Ryu White belts and Yellow belts.Intermediate is for current Shoshin Ryu Orange belts and higher.New Student Informational Video
4:45 PM - 5:30 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Mini Rays Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM	Jujitsu Kids - Intermediate - Kids - November Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu blends traditional, japanese martial arts practices with self-defense based perspectives and training ideologies. The goal is to develop an individual that will demonstrate kindness, compassion, discipline, and respect, as well as the ability to de-escalate dangerous and potentially dangerous situations. Every student receives individual attention in a safe and positive learning environment. Instructor Safe Sport Act trained and certified and CPR certified.  Beginner is for new students and current Shoshin Ryu White belts and Yellow belts.Intermediate is for current Shoshin Ryu Orange belts and higher.New Student Informational Video
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Jujitsu - Adults - Jujitsu - Adult - November Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu blends traditional, Japanese martial arts practices with self-defense based perspectives and training ideologies. The goal is to develop an individual that will demonstrate kindness, compassion, discipline, and respect, as well as the ability to de-escalate dangerous and potentially dangerous situations.Every student receives individual attention in a safe and positive learning environment.Instructor Safe Sport Act trained and certified and CPR certified.

Wednesday November 27, 2024
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Pickleball
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Private Rental - Pickleball
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Private Rental - Pickleball
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Private Rental - Pickleball
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Private Rental - Pickleball

Friday November 29, 2024
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Pickleball

Sunday December 1, 2024
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Baton Twirlers - Pre-School Twirling Baton twirling is an excellent way of developing hand-eye coordination, rhythm, timing, endurance, self-discipline, and overall total body coordination. Classes involve all aspects of baton twirling from fundamental tricks to advanced competitive combinations. Experienced twirlers have the opportunity to join competitive teams. Baton Twirling is a sport that brings so many positives to our lives such as physical fitness, flexibility, friendship and so much more.  A Baton is needed and can be purchased from the instructor for a fee of $30.00 Pre-School Twirling - This mini program of classes are an introduction to twirling for the little ones.  They will play games and have fun.Tiny Tots - Classes are 30-minutes long for ages 3-5 years old and a great way for your kids to learn basic twirling skills, play games and most importantly have fun.  Intro to Twirling - Classes are 45-minutes long for ages 6 & up.  You will learn to spin, twirl and toss incorporating games in these exciting classes. Introduction to baton twirling will help children to develop eye hand coordination and learn tricks. Afterschool Twirling - For those who are interested in trying a 4 week introduction class to baton twirling.   Competitive Twirlers - This program is for advanced twirlers who will continue to learn tricks and strengthen their skills.  Competitive Team twirlers will be assigned a scheduled time for group lessons.The instructor will contact Competitive Twirlers with specific class times.  At various levels of twirling, there is additional opportunity to perform and compete.Solo TwirlersExperienced baton twirlers who are interested in additional half hour individual lessons will be scheduled for solo classes on Sunday mornings.  The instructor will contact solo twirlers  with a specific time.
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Men's Basketball

Monday December 2, 2024
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Junior Rays Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
3:30 PM - 5:15 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Senior Rays Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - High School Meet Pass Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Race Club Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Baton Twirlers - Tiny Tots Baton twirling is an excellent way of developing hand-eye coordination, rhythm, timing, endurance, self-discipline, and overall total body coordination. Classes involve all aspects of baton twirling from fundamental tricks to advanced competitive combinations. Experienced twirlers have the opportunity to join competitive teams. Baton Twirling is a sport that brings so many positives to our lives such as physical fitness, flexibility, friendship and so much more.  A Baton is needed and can be purchased from the instructor for a fee of $30.00 Pre-School Twirling - This mini program of classes are an introduction to twirling for the little ones.  They will play games and have fun.Tiny Tots - Classes are 30-minutes long for ages 3-5 years old and a great way for your kids to learn basic twirling skills, play games and most importantly have fun.  Intro to Twirling - Classes are 45-minutes long for ages 6 & up.  You will learn to spin, twirl and toss incorporating games in these exciting classes. Introduction to baton twirling will help children to develop eye hand coordination and learn tricks. Afterschool Twirling - For those who are interested in trying a 4 week introduction class to baton twirling.   Competitive Twirlers - This program is for advanced twirlers who will continue to learn tricks and strengthen their skills.  Competitive Team twirlers will be assigned a scheduled time for group lessons.The instructor will contact Competitive Twirlers with specific class times.  At various levels of twirling, there is additional opportunity to perform and compete.Solo TwirlersExperienced baton twirlers who are interested in additional half hour individual lessons will be scheduled for solo classes on Sunday mornings.  The instructor will contact solo twirlers  with a specific time.
4:45 PM - 5:30 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Mini Rays Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM	Baton Twirlers - Intro Baton Baton twirling is an excellent way of developing hand-eye coordination, rhythm, timing, endurance, self-discipline, and overall total body coordination. Classes involve all aspects of baton twirling from fundamental tricks to advanced competitive combinations. Experienced twirlers have the opportunity to join competitive teams. Baton Twirling is a sport that brings so many positives to our lives such as physical fitness, flexibility, friendship and so much more.  A Baton is needed and can be purchased from the instructor for a fee of $30.00 Pre-School Twirling - This mini program of classes are an introduction to twirling for the little ones.  They will play games and have fun.Tiny Tots - Classes are 30-minutes long for ages 3-5 years old and a great way for your kids to learn basic twirling skills, play games and most importantly have fun.  Intro to Twirling - Classes are 45-minutes long for ages 6 & up.  You will learn to spin, twirl and toss incorporating games in these exciting classes. Introduction to baton twirling will help children to develop eye hand coordination and learn tricks. Afterschool Twirling - For those who are interested in trying a 4 week introduction class to baton twirling.   Competitive Twirlers - This program is for advanced twirlers who will continue to learn tricks and strengthen their skills.  Competitive Team twirlers will be assigned a scheduled time for group lessons.The instructor will contact Competitive Twirlers with specific class times.  At various levels of twirling, there is additional opportunity to perform and compete.Solo TwirlersExperienced baton twirlers who are interested in additional half hour individual lessons will be scheduled for solo classes on Sunday mornings.  The instructor will contact solo twirlers  with a specific time.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Dog Training - Scent Work Harmony Acres Personalized Dog TrainingSocialization/ obedience course, the dog should be about 5 mos. and under 2 years old. If you have not yet gone through my puppy private home training, we can catch them up in the first lesson.  They will learn the importance of participating in life manners and the basics of structure in public and basic skills of obedience. (Such as, sit, sit stay, auto sit, down, down stay, and auto down, the essence of heal, place, recall at 10 to 20 feet with distractions of the class watching them.)Tools needed will be a 4- or 5-foot leash, treats, a small fleece blanket for bedding, and a 20’ simple dog lead, NO RETRACTABLES Please. Young dog obedience/ handlers’ class, the dog should be at least 5 mos. old, and can be new to our training classes due to a new ownership, rescue, etc. This class will cover the basics of being a dog owner, for those that its been a while, a refresher is always good (whether it is the first time for our humans, or for the dog).  We will be covering proper handling, dogs cycle development, and how they learn through movement, verbal communication, and body language. We will cover the importance of your dog learning how to engage with you, get the bond and respect to have a great relationship, along with the obedience basics of Sit, Down, Recall, Heal, and some other basic obedience and socialization skills that will benefit you in the new life with other dogs and humans.Tools needed will be a 4- or 5-foot leash, treats, a small fleece blanket for bedding, and a 20’ simple dog lead, NO RETRACTABLES Please. Obedience 101 for you and your dog.   It will cover a Walking Focus, Sit, Down, Heel, Park, Place and Recall. All of these are basic commands used in your home, as well as on your daily walks and everyday adventures. They will be instructed in proximity to others as well as with your area of your training. You will also be instructed to becoming a great handler/leader for gaining your dogs’ performance and social abilities. Handling your dog with confidence and leadership is an important skill to have a great bond with your dog.  Your dog to be at least 20 weeks of age. It would be good if the dog has had some exposure to other dogs within an area, not necessarily a play group, and had some leash experience. At the end of this five-week class, we will be expected to be able to perform these abilities with your dog in both a large room, and as well as outside with moderate distractions. Looking forward to seeing you and your dog advancing your skills as you develop your bond together. You will be needing a 4’ and a 15’ lead (no retractable leashes please) and great treats that are super scented and desired for great learning.  Canine Good CitizenAKC Canine Good Citizen course is a certificated course that at the end of this course, your dog is certified through the American Kennel Club as a good citizen and will receive a certificate as well as a badge for its harness or your jacket,  to sport the efforts of being a good citizen.  The tasks taught will be:  Accepting a friendly stranger; Sitting politely for pets; Appearance and grooming; Out for a walk; Walking through a crowd; Sit and down on cue and staying in place; Recall; Reaction to another dog; Reaction to noises and distractions; and Supervised separation.  This course will be 5 weeks long, and on the 6th week there will be an evaluation by a certified evaluator to sign your certification of completion upon successful completion.  Your dog must be at least 6 months of age.  Your dog should be good on a leash, and able to be in a room with several other dogs and humans. You will need a 10’ leash and a 4’ to 5’ leash also, no retractable leashes please. Once this course is successfully completed, a certificate will be rewarded and the option to continue to the three other levels of AKC CGC will be offered to you to further your dogs’ abilities to perform at other levels of being a Canine Good Citizen.  Scent WorkThis three week class will be a beginner class to introduce scent work. The dogs will learn the basics of finding a scent for a reward.  Teaching a dog scent work increases the dogs focus on the handler as well as focusing on finding the scent. Dogs need to be vaccinated with no age limits.   ..All the dogs will need proof of valid vaccinations, i.e. Parvo, Lepto/Lyme, and Rabies before participating in any group class.  ..Any dogs with a behavior/bite history, will need to be seen privately prior to attending a group session...If the dog comes into heat, or is intact at the time of the session, we will reschedule or discuss with the owners...I would also reserve the choice to disqualify a human or report a human for abuse, or neglect on any dog(s) attending classes with me.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Zumba - Zumba Take the "work" out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. A total workout, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious dose of awesome each time you leave class! Once the Latin and World rhythms take over, you'll see why Zumba® Fitness classes are often called exercise in disguise. Super effective? Check. Super fun? Check and check!
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM	Baton Twirlers - Competitive Baton twirling is an excellent way of developing hand-eye coordination, rhythm, timing, endurance, self-discipline, and overall total body coordination. Classes involve all aspects of baton twirling from fundamental tricks to advanced competitive combinations. Experienced twirlers have the opportunity to join competitive teams. Baton Twirling is a sport that brings so many positives to our lives such as physical fitness, flexibility, friendship and so much more.  A Baton is needed and can be purchased from the instructor for a fee of $30.00 Pre-School Twirling - This mini program of classes are an introduction to twirling for the little ones.  They will play games and have fun.Tiny Tots - Classes are 30-minutes long for ages 3-5 years old and a great way for your kids to learn basic twirling skills, play games and most importantly have fun.  Intro to Twirling - Classes are 45-minutes long for ages 6 & up.  You will learn to spin, twirl and toss incorporating games in these exciting classes. Introduction to baton twirling will help children to develop eye hand coordination and learn tricks. Afterschool Twirling - For those who are interested in trying a 4 week introduction class to baton twirling.   Competitive Twirlers - This program is for advanced twirlers who will continue to learn tricks and strengthen their skills.  Competitive Team twirlers will be assigned a scheduled time for group lessons.The instructor will contact Competitive Twirlers with specific class times.  At various levels of twirling, there is additional opportunity to perform and compete.Solo TwirlersExperienced baton twirlers who are interested in additional half hour individual lessons will be scheduled for solo classes on Sunday mornings.  The instructor will contact solo twirlers  with a specific time.

Tuesday December 3, 2024
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM	Pickleball - Level 1 Beginner - Tues. mornings Pickle ball is a paddle sport played on a badminton-sized court and can be described as a cross between tennis and ping-pong. It can be played as doubles or singles. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn and play, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players.  Sneakers are required. Players registering for the first time are asked to register for the intro class.Pay to Play Novice at OTH -This four day program is pay to play.  Novice players will gather for an hour, meet new players and just have fun playing games.  An instructor will be present to support and keep score.    Introduction to PickleballThis four-week class is for those new to the game or for those who want more experience before moving onto the Beginner class. During this class participants will be introduced to basic rules, fundamentals of strokes, court positioning, and score keeping.    Level 1 - Beginner The beginner class will focus on basics of the game. Throughout the class participants will continue to improve on the rules of the game, strokes, learn to serve and expanding their knowledge of score keeping. Level 2 - Novice- Moves n a sale and balanced manner- Able to hit a forehand with direction- Hits backhand(not run around it), but not in a consistent manner- Can accurately place serve into correct area 75% of the time- Demonstrate proper court positioning- Able to accurately keep score- Able to volley with some direction- Understands basic rules (for example, two bounce rule, no volley zone)- Able to sustain short rallies Level 3 - Intermediate- Has good mobility, good hand-eye coordination and good quickness of hands and feet- Good stamina and/or physical conditioning-Able to sustain medium length rallies against other intermediate players- Has some understanding of pickleball strategy and successfully implements it at times-Able to hit forehands and backhands with direction- Able to sustain a dink rally- Able to volley opponent's drives with some consistency. - Attempts drop shots with occasional success- Often moves to non-volley zone with opportunity is there - Attempts overhead shots with some success, may not have proper technique- Aware of partners position on court.  Level 4 - Advanced Intermediate - Has very good pickleball footwork, very good mobility to cover the court, very good hand-eye coordination, as well as very good quickness for hands and feet.- Has very good stamina and physical conditioning- Sometimes plans and plays strategically at game speed- Able to sustain medium to long rallies against other Advanced Intermediate players - Able to use forehand and backhand with pace,control and consistency.  - Executes serve/return with ability to control depth and direction- Attempts drop shots and is often successful- Able to volley with some control- Able to dink with some control of height/depth and sustain medium length rallies- Moves to non-volley zone when opportunity is there- Able to hit an overhead with some success, utilizing proper technique- Aware of partner's position and communicates during play Level 5 - Advanced- Has excellent pickleball footwork, mobility and hand-eye coordination, as well as quick hands and feet- Has excellent stamina and physical conditioning- Plays strategically at game speed- Player is able to sustain long rallies of varied pace against other Advanced players- Consistently hits forehand and backhand with depth and control- Consistently places serves/returns with varying depth and control- Consistently attempts and is mostly successful at drop shots- Consistently able to volley a variety of shots at different speeds. - Understands the block/reset volley and often can convert hard shots to soft shots- Sustains a dink exchange with patience to elicit a "put away"{ shot- Focuses on keeping opponents back- Knows partner's position and able to move as a team, can switch, has good communication.- Consistently executes overheads and has proper technique- Able to control the no volley zone.The Jabish Brook outdoor pickleball courts are located at 61 Springfield Rd.The Chestnut Hill outdoor pickleball courts are located at 59 State St.Please view the video below to be familiar with how the system works. Click Here for Pickleball Paddle Play Organizer VideoSKILLS & DRILLS Intermediate playersIn this extended clinic (2.0 hours) with a small class. Bob Stephens & Laurie Shannon, PPR Certified Pickleball Coaches, will put you through specific drills designed to make you a smarter, more skillful doubles player.  Each session is developed for specific skill level players. You’ll get coaching advice, focused practice time and game situations centered on: Serve & Return, Drop shots and Transitioning to the Non-Volley Zone Line.                                  *     *    *    *Please refer to the above descriptions.Once registered, the instructor will verify that the participant qualifies for this level.
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM	Pickleball - Level 2 Novice - Tues. Pickle ball is a paddle sport played on a badminton-sized court and can be described as a cross between tennis and ping-pong. It can be played as doubles or singles. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn and play, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players.  Sneakers are required. Players registering for the first time are asked to register for the intro class.Pay to Play Novice at OTH -This four day program is pay to play.  Novice players will gather for an hour, meet new players and just have fun playing games.  An instructor will be present to support and keep score.    Introduction to PickleballThis four-week class is for those new to the game or for those who want more experience before moving onto the Beginner class. During this class participants will be introduced to basic rules, fundamentals of strokes, court positioning, and score keeping.    Level 1 - Beginner The beginner class will focus on basics of the game. Throughout the class participants will continue to improve on the rules of the game, strokes, learn to serve and expanding their knowledge of score keeping. Level 2 - Novice- Moves n a sale and balanced manner- Able to hit a forehand with direction- Hits backhand(not run around it), but not in a consistent manner- Can accurately place serve into correct area 75% of the time- Demonstrate proper court positioning- Able to accurately keep score- Able to volley with some direction- Understands basic rules (for example, two bounce rule, no volley zone)- Able to sustain short rallies Level 3 - Intermediate- Has good mobility, good hand-eye coordination and good quickness of hands and feet- Good stamina and/or physical conditioning-Able to sustain medium length rallies against other intermediate players- Has some understanding of pickleball strategy and successfully implements it at times-Able to hit forehands and backhands with direction- Able to sustain a dink rally- Able to volley opponent's drives with some consistency. - Attempts drop shots with occasional success- Often moves to non-volley zone with opportunity is there - Attempts overhead shots with some success, may not have proper technique- Aware of partners position on court.  Level 4 - Advanced Intermediate - Has very good pickleball footwork, very good mobility to cover the court, very good hand-eye coordination, as well as very good quickness for hands and feet.- Has very good stamina and physical conditioning- Sometimes plans and plays strategically at game speed- Able to sustain medium to long rallies against other Advanced Intermediate players - Able to use forehand and backhand with pace,control and consistency.  - Executes serve/return with ability to control depth and direction- Attempts drop shots and is often successful- Able to volley with some control- Able to dink with some control of height/depth and sustain medium length rallies- Moves to non-volley zone when opportunity is there- Able to hit an overhead with some success, utilizing proper technique- Aware of partner's position and communicates during play Level 5 - Advanced- Has excellent pickleball footwork, mobility and hand-eye coordination, as well as quick hands and feet- Has excellent stamina and physical conditioning- Plays strategically at game speed- Player is able to sustain long rallies of varied pace against other Advanced players- Consistently hits forehand and backhand with depth and control- Consistently places serves/returns with varying depth and control- Consistently attempts and is mostly successful at drop shots- Consistently able to volley a variety of shots at different speeds. - Understands the block/reset volley and often can convert hard shots to soft shots- Sustains a dink exchange with patience to elicit a "put away"{ shot- Focuses on keeping opponents back- Knows partner's position and able to move as a team, can switch, has good communication.- Consistently executes overheads and has proper technique- Able to control the no volley zone.The Jabish Brook outdoor pickleball courts are located at 61 Springfield Rd.The Chestnut Hill outdoor pickleball courts are located at 59 State St.Please view the video below to be familiar with how the system works. Click Here for Pickleball Paddle Play Organizer VideoSKILLS & DRILLS Intermediate playersIn this extended clinic (2.0 hours) with a small class. Bob Stephens & Laurie Shannon, PPR Certified Pickleball Coaches, will put you through specific drills designed to make you a smarter, more skillful doubles player.  Each session is developed for specific skill level players. You’ll get coaching advice, focused practice time and game situations centered on: Serve & Return, Drop shots and Transitioning to the Non-Volley Zone Line.                                  *     *    *    *Please refer to the above descriptions.Once registered, the instructor will verify that the participant qualifies for this level.
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Junior Rays Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
3:30 PM - 5:15 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Senior Rays Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - High School Meet Pass Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Race Club Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM	Jujitsu Kids - Beginner - Kids - December Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu blends traditional, japanese martial arts practices with self-defense based perspectives and training ideologies. The goal is to develop an individual that will demonstrate kindness, compassion, discipline, and respect, as well as the ability to de-escalate dangerous and potentially dangerous situations. Every student receives individual attention in a safe and positive learning environment. Instructor Safe Sport Act trained and certified and CPR certified.  Beginner is for new students and current Shoshin Ryu White belts and Yellow belts.Intermediate is for current Shoshin Ryu Orange belts and higher.New Student Informational Video
4:45 PM - 5:30 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Mini Rays Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM	Jujitsu Kids - Intermediate - Kids - December Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu blends traditional, japanese martial arts practices with self-defense based perspectives and training ideologies. The goal is to develop an individual that will demonstrate kindness, compassion, discipline, and respect, as well as the ability to de-escalate dangerous and potentially dangerous situations. Every student receives individual attention in a safe and positive learning environment. Instructor Safe Sport Act trained and certified and CPR certified.  Beginner is for new students and current Shoshin Ryu White belts and Yellow belts.Intermediate is for current Shoshin Ryu Orange belts and higher.New Student Informational Video
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Jujitsu - Adults - Jujitsu - Adult - December Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu blends traditional, Japanese martial arts practices with self-defense based perspectives and training ideologies. The goal is to develop an individual that will demonstrate kindness, compassion, discipline, and respect, as well as the ability to de-escalate dangerous and potentially dangerous situations.Every student receives individual attention in a safe and positive learning environment.Instructor Safe Sport Act trained and certified and CPR certified.

Wednesday December 4, 2024
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM	Pickleball - Level 3 Intermediate - Wed. mornings Pickle ball is a paddle sport played on a badminton-sized court and can be described as a cross between tennis and ping-pong. It can be played as doubles or singles. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn and play, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players.  Sneakers are required. Players registering for the first time are asked to register for the intro class.Pay to Play Novice at OTH -This four day program is pay to play.  Novice players will gather for an hour, meet new players and just have fun playing games.  An instructor will be present to support and keep score.    Introduction to PickleballThis four-week class is for those new to the game or for those who want more experience before moving onto the Beginner class. During this class participants will be introduced to basic rules, fundamentals of strokes, court positioning, and score keeping.    Level 1 - Beginner The beginner class will focus on basics of the game. Throughout the class participants will continue to improve on the rules of the game, strokes, learn to serve and expanding their knowledge of score keeping. Level 2 - Novice- Moves n a sale and balanced manner- Able to hit a forehand with direction- Hits backhand(not run around it), but not in a consistent manner- Can accurately place serve into correct area 75% of the time- Demonstrate proper court positioning- Able to accurately keep score- Able to volley with some direction- Understands basic rules (for example, two bounce rule, no volley zone)- Able to sustain short rallies Level 3 - Intermediate- Has good mobility, good hand-eye coordination and good quickness of hands and feet- Good stamina and/or physical conditioning-Able to sustain medium length rallies against other intermediate players- Has some understanding of pickleball strategy and successfully implements it at times-Able to hit forehands and backhands with direction- Able to sustain a dink rally- Able to volley opponent's drives with some consistency. - Attempts drop shots with occasional success- Often moves to non-volley zone with opportunity is there - Attempts overhead shots with some success, may not have proper technique- Aware of partners position on court.  Level 4 - Advanced Intermediate - Has very good pickleball footwork, very good mobility to cover the court, very good hand-eye coordination, as well as very good quickness for hands and feet.- Has very good stamina and physical conditioning- Sometimes plans and plays strategically at game speed- Able to sustain medium to long rallies against other Advanced Intermediate players - Able to use forehand and backhand with pace,control and consistency.  - Executes serve/return with ability to control depth and direction- Attempts drop shots and is often successful- Able to volley with some control- Able to dink with some control of height/depth and sustain medium length rallies- Moves to non-volley zone when opportunity is there- Able to hit an overhead with some success, utilizing proper technique- Aware of partner's position and communicates during play Level 5 - Advanced- Has excellent pickleball footwork, mobility and hand-eye coordination, as well as quick hands and feet- Has excellent stamina and physical conditioning- Plays strategically at game speed- Player is able to sustain long rallies of varied pace against other Advanced players- Consistently hits forehand and backhand with depth and control- Consistently places serves/returns with varying depth and control- Consistently attempts and is mostly successful at drop shots- Consistently able to volley a variety of shots at different speeds. - Understands the block/reset volley and often can convert hard shots to soft shots- Sustains a dink exchange with patience to elicit a "put away"{ shot- Focuses on keeping opponents back- Knows partner's position and able to move as a team, can switch, has good communication.- Consistently executes overheads and has proper technique- Able to control the no volley zone.The Jabish Brook outdoor pickleball courts are located at 61 Springfield Rd.The Chestnut Hill outdoor pickleball courts are located at 59 State St.Please view the video below to be familiar with how the system works. Click Here for Pickleball Paddle Play Organizer VideoSKILLS & DRILLS Intermediate playersIn this extended clinic (2.0 hours) with a small class. Bob Stephens & Laurie Shannon, PPR Certified Pickleball Coaches, will put you through specific drills designed to make you a smarter, more skillful doubles player.  Each session is developed for specific skill level players. You’ll get coaching advice, focused practice time and game situations centered on: Serve & Return, Drop shots and Transitioning to the Non-Volley Zone Line.                                  *     *    *    *Please refer to the above descriptions.Once registered, the instructor will verify that the participant qualifies for this level.
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Junior Rays Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
3:30 PM - 5:15 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Senior Rays Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - High School Meet Pass Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Race Club Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
4:45 PM - 5:30 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Mini Rays Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Volleyball - Volleyball - December Wednesdays This volleyball clinic is open to beginner as well as experienced players.  A clinic is offered on Wednesday evenings. Chose one or more clinics for your convenience.Participants will play in a variety of games and activities to learn the sport of volleyball and to help improve skills and techniques as well as their love for the sport. Clinics will also focus on building confidence and team work.  Please dress in athletic attire and bring a water bottle. If you have a volleyball, please bring it.
5:45 PM - 6:45 PM	Yoga - Adults - Yoga Wednesday with CA Moderate Mindful Yoga with Kerry Come join yoga with mindfulness practices such as short mediation, breathing exercises, and deep relaxation. Classes are formatted to include 50 to 55 minutes of flowing yoga poses that will incorporate attention to breath, awareness of alignment, and finding your personal balance between strength and flexibility in addition to mindfulness practices. Class will end or begin with a short breathing practice or mediation. The last class of a session includes a 30+ minute deep relaxation (also known as yoga nidra) in addition to movement. Modifications and alternative poses will also be offered. Please bring your own yoga mats.Class is held in C Common Room at Swift River School. (looking at the building, on the right side.)Ashtanga Inspired Yoga with CAAshtanga is an energetic yoga that focuses on synchronizing breath with movements, and building strength, flexibility and body awareness. Individual poses are presented in a sequence and are linked by flowing movements which will warm the body inviting deeper exploration of the practice. These sessions will begin with modifications accessible to all, and will build from there allowing each practitioner to explore their own expression of each posture.Vinyasa with BrentVinyasa is one of the most common styles of yoga practiced in the West. Vinyasa is a term used to describe continuous or dynamic movements between yoga poses. This flow of movement is excellent for getting your heart rate going and working up a sweat. Vinyasa can also help increase flexibility, strength, stability, calmness, and focus.  Participants are encouraged to bring a yoga mat, yoga blocks and water.  Some mats and blocks will be available. If Swift River School has early dismissal or is closed for the day, due to inclement weather, class will be cancelled for that evening. If Swift River School has a delayed opening, class is held. Summer Wed. yoga (dates in the catalog have been adjusted.)
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Private Rental - Pickleball
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Private Rental - Pickleball
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Private Rental - Pickleball
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Private Rental - Pickleball

Thursday December 5, 2024
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Private Rental - Pickleball
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Junior Rays Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Outdoor Learners - December 2024 The goal of this program is to get kids back outdoors while using their imagination and creativity to care for nature, create projects using simple materials, garden, and prepare no-cook foods. Gathering at the Swift River pavilion, we will do simple hands-on science projects, grow plants, follow no-cook recipes, craft, and learn basic skills to be prepared and resourceful. Projects may include - Make first aid kits and learn some basic first aid, make and use a compass, combine ingredients to make your own trail mix and energy bars, make solar oven s'mores, relax in a camping tent, work in the school garden, and cool off under the sprinkler.  Craft miniature cabins with sticks, make an insect viewer, collect some insects from the school garden and inspect them with a magnifying glass. Make iced hot chocolate and learn the history behind the drink. Wear an ice cube necklace to beat the heat and cook up some sun tea in the sun. Make solar oven s'mores, relax in a camping tent, work in the school garden, and cool off under the sprinkler. Make your own super bubble solution and see if you can stand in a bubble. Make twig and pinecone people, make and sail a twig raft,  and tie knots to make friendship bracelets with your new friends. Make solar oven s'mores, relax in a camping tent, work in the school garden, and cool off under the sprinkler. Pick up will be at the Swift River pavilion unless otherwise notified. Sessions will be held in the Swift River cafeteria during inclement weather.   Children will need a note from home to stay after school and gather in the pickup area.  Children are asked to bring a water bottle and snack.   Children will always need to be dressed and prepared for the outdoor weather. School nurse/school staff are not present for this after school program.
3:30 PM - 5:15 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Senior Rays Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - High School Meet Pass Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Race Club Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM	Jujitsu Kids - Beginner - Kids - December Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu blends traditional, japanese martial arts practices with self-defense based perspectives and training ideologies. The goal is to develop an individual that will demonstrate kindness, compassion, discipline, and respect, as well as the ability to de-escalate dangerous and potentially dangerous situations. Every student receives individual attention in a safe and positive learning environment. Instructor Safe Sport Act trained and certified and CPR certified.  Beginner is for new students and current Shoshin Ryu White belts and Yellow belts.Intermediate is for current Shoshin Ryu Orange belts and higher.New Student Informational Video
4:45 PM - 5:30 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Mini Rays Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM	Jujitsu Kids - Intermediate - Kids - December Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu blends traditional, japanese martial arts practices with self-defense based perspectives and training ideologies. The goal is to develop an individual that will demonstrate kindness, compassion, discipline, and respect, as well as the ability to de-escalate dangerous and potentially dangerous situations. Every student receives individual attention in a safe and positive learning environment. Instructor Safe Sport Act trained and certified and CPR certified.  Beginner is for new students and current Shoshin Ryu White belts and Yellow belts.Intermediate is for current Shoshin Ryu Orange belts and higher.New Student Informational Video
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Jujitsu - Adults - Jujitsu - Adult - December Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu blends traditional, Japanese martial arts practices with self-defense based perspectives and training ideologies. The goal is to develop an individual that will demonstrate kindness, compassion, discipline, and respect, as well as the ability to de-escalate dangerous and potentially dangerous situations.Every student receives individual attention in a safe and positive learning environment.Instructor Safe Sport Act trained and certified and CPR certified.

Friday December 6, 2024
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM	Yoga - Adults - Yoga Friday mornings with Brent Moderate Mindful Yoga with Kerry Come join yoga with mindfulness practices such as short mediation, breathing exercises, and deep relaxation. Classes are formatted to include 50 to 55 minutes of flowing yoga poses that will incorporate attention to breath, awareness of alignment, and finding your personal balance between strength and flexibility in addition to mindfulness practices. Class will end or begin with a short breathing practice or mediation. The last class of a session includes a 30+ minute deep relaxation (also known as yoga nidra) in addition to movement. Modifications and alternative poses will also be offered. Please bring your own yoga mats.Class is held in C Common Room at Swift River School. (looking at the building, on the right side.)Ashtanga Inspired Yoga with CAAshtanga is an energetic yoga that focuses on synchronizing breath with movements, and building strength, flexibility and body awareness. Individual poses are presented in a sequence and are linked by flowing movements which will warm the body inviting deeper exploration of the practice. These sessions will begin with modifications accessible to all, and will build from there allowing each practitioner to explore their own expression of each posture.Vinyasa with BrentVinyasa is one of the most common styles of yoga practiced in the West. Vinyasa is a term used to describe continuous or dynamic movements between yoga poses. This flow of movement is excellent for getting your heart rate going and working up a sweat. Vinyasa can also help increase flexibility, strength, stability, calmness, and focus.  Participants are encouraged to bring a yoga mat, yoga blocks and water.  Some mats and blocks will be available. If Swift River School has early dismissal or is closed for the day, due to inclement weather, class will be cancelled for that evening. If Swift River School has a delayed opening, class is held. Summer Wed. yoga (dates in the catalog have been adjusted.)
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Private Rental - Pickleball
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Junior Rays Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
3:30 PM - 5:15 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Senior Rays Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - High School Meet Pass Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Race Club Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
4:45 PM - 5:30 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Mini Rays Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
5:05 PM - 8:00 PM	private

Saturday December 7, 2024
8:00 AM - 1:30 PM	Stingrays Swim Meet
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM	Tai Chi - Advanced Tai Chi Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art used for centuries to relax the body and mind, improve balance and mental clarity, strengthen the body, increase stamina, decrease stress and enhance the overall quality of life.  It’s rhythmic movements establish a mind body connection that creates an overall sense of wellbeing similar to yoga.  It is good for people of all ages and physical levels.  It can be modified to suit the needs of an individual.  Tai Chi is a skill that will last a lifetime.  Advanced classes are for those who are familiar with Tai Chi and have some experience.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Birthday Party
11:30 AM - 3:30 PM	Birthday party 11 year old

Sunday December 8, 2024
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Baton Twirlers - Pre-School Twirling Baton twirling is an excellent way of developing hand-eye coordination, rhythm, timing, endurance, self-discipline, and overall total body coordination. Classes involve all aspects of baton twirling from fundamental tricks to advanced competitive combinations. Experienced twirlers have the opportunity to join competitive teams. Baton Twirling is a sport that brings so many positives to our lives such as physical fitness, flexibility, friendship and so much more.  A Baton is needed and can be purchased from the instructor for a fee of $30.00 Pre-School Twirling - This mini program of classes are an introduction to twirling for the little ones.  They will play games and have fun.Tiny Tots - Classes are 30-minutes long for ages 3-5 years old and a great way for your kids to learn basic twirling skills, play games and most importantly have fun.  Intro to Twirling - Classes are 45-minutes long for ages 6 & up.  You will learn to spin, twirl and toss incorporating games in these exciting classes. Introduction to baton twirling will help children to develop eye hand coordination and learn tricks. Afterschool Twirling - For those who are interested in trying a 4 week introduction class to baton twirling.   Competitive Twirlers - This program is for advanced twirlers who will continue to learn tricks and strengthen their skills.  Competitive Team twirlers will be assigned a scheduled time for group lessons.The instructor will contact Competitive Twirlers with specific class times.  At various levels of twirling, there is additional opportunity to perform and compete.Solo TwirlersExperienced baton twirlers who are interested in additional half hour individual lessons will be scheduled for solo classes on Sunday mornings.  The instructor will contact solo twirlers  with a specific time.
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Men's Basketball

Monday December 9, 2024
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Junior Rays Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
3:30 PM - 5:15 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Senior Rays Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - High School Meet Pass Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Race Club Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Baton Twirlers - Tiny Tots Baton twirling is an excellent way of developing hand-eye coordination, rhythm, timing, endurance, self-discipline, and overall total body coordination. Classes involve all aspects of baton twirling from fundamental tricks to advanced competitive combinations. Experienced twirlers have the opportunity to join competitive teams. Baton Twirling is a sport that brings so many positives to our lives such as physical fitness, flexibility, friendship and so much more.  A Baton is needed and can be purchased from the instructor for a fee of $30.00 Pre-School Twirling - This mini program of classes are an introduction to twirling for the little ones.  They will play games and have fun.Tiny Tots - Classes are 30-minutes long for ages 3-5 years old and a great way for your kids to learn basic twirling skills, play games and most importantly have fun.  Intro to Twirling - Classes are 45-minutes long for ages 6 & up.  You will learn to spin, twirl and toss incorporating games in these exciting classes. Introduction to baton twirling will help children to develop eye hand coordination and learn tricks. Afterschool Twirling - For those who are interested in trying a 4 week introduction class to baton twirling.   Competitive Twirlers - This program is for advanced twirlers who will continue to learn tricks and strengthen their skills.  Competitive Team twirlers will be assigned a scheduled time for group lessons.The instructor will contact Competitive Twirlers with specific class times.  At various levels of twirling, there is additional opportunity to perform and compete.Solo TwirlersExperienced baton twirlers who are interested in additional half hour individual lessons will be scheduled for solo classes on Sunday mornings.  The instructor will contact solo twirlers  with a specific time.
4:45 PM - 5:30 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Mini Rays Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM	Baton Twirlers - Intro Baton Baton twirling is an excellent way of developing hand-eye coordination, rhythm, timing, endurance, self-discipline, and overall total body coordination. Classes involve all aspects of baton twirling from fundamental tricks to advanced competitive combinations. Experienced twirlers have the opportunity to join competitive teams. Baton Twirling is a sport that brings so many positives to our lives such as physical fitness, flexibility, friendship and so much more.  A Baton is needed and can be purchased from the instructor for a fee of $30.00 Pre-School Twirling - This mini program of classes are an introduction to twirling for the little ones.  They will play games and have fun.Tiny Tots - Classes are 30-minutes long for ages 3-5 years old and a great way for your kids to learn basic twirling skills, play games and most importantly have fun.  Intro to Twirling - Classes are 45-minutes long for ages 6 & up.  You will learn to spin, twirl and toss incorporating games in these exciting classes. Introduction to baton twirling will help children to develop eye hand coordination and learn tricks. Afterschool Twirling - For those who are interested in trying a 4 week introduction class to baton twirling.   Competitive Twirlers - This program is for advanced twirlers who will continue to learn tricks and strengthen their skills.  Competitive Team twirlers will be assigned a scheduled time for group lessons.The instructor will contact Competitive Twirlers with specific class times.  At various levels of twirling, there is additional opportunity to perform and compete.Solo TwirlersExperienced baton twirlers who are interested in additional half hour individual lessons will be scheduled for solo classes on Sunday mornings.  The instructor will contact solo twirlers  with a specific time.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Dog Training - Scent Work Harmony Acres Personalized Dog TrainingSocialization/ obedience course, the dog should be about 5 mos. and under 2 years old. If you have not yet gone through my puppy private home training, we can catch them up in the first lesson.  They will learn the importance of participating in life manners and the basics of structure in public and basic skills of obedience. (Such as, sit, sit stay, auto sit, down, down stay, and auto down, the essence of heal, place, recall at 10 to 20 feet with distractions of the class watching them.)Tools needed will be a 4- or 5-foot leash, treats, a small fleece blanket for bedding, and a 20’ simple dog lead, NO RETRACTABLES Please. Young dog obedience/ handlers’ class, the dog should be at least 5 mos. old, and can be new to our training classes due to a new ownership, rescue, etc. This class will cover the basics of being a dog owner, for those that its been a while, a refresher is always good (whether it is the first time for our humans, or for the dog).  We will be covering proper handling, dogs cycle development, and how they learn through movement, verbal communication, and body language. We will cover the importance of your dog learning how to engage with you, get the bond and respect to have a great relationship, along with the obedience basics of Sit, Down, Recall, Heal, and some other basic obedience and socialization skills that will benefit you in the new life with other dogs and humans.Tools needed will be a 4- or 5-foot leash, treats, a small fleece blanket for bedding, and a 20’ simple dog lead, NO RETRACTABLES Please. Obedience 101 for you and your dog.   It will cover a Walking Focus, Sit, Down, Heel, Park, Place and Recall. All of these are basic commands used in your home, as well as on your daily walks and everyday adventures. They will be instructed in proximity to others as well as with your area of your training. You will also be instructed to becoming a great handler/leader for gaining your dogs’ performance and social abilities. Handling your dog with confidence and leadership is an important skill to have a great bond with your dog.  Your dog to be at least 20 weeks of age. It would be good if the dog has had some exposure to other dogs within an area, not necessarily a play group, and had some leash experience. At the end of this five-week class, we will be expected to be able to perform these abilities with your dog in both a large room, and as well as outside with moderate distractions. Looking forward to seeing you and your dog advancing your skills as you develop your bond together. You will be needing a 4’ and a 15’ lead (no retractable leashes please) and great treats that are super scented and desired for great learning.  Canine Good CitizenAKC Canine Good Citizen course is a certificated course that at the end of this course, your dog is certified through the American Kennel Club as a good citizen and will receive a certificate as well as a badge for its harness or your jacket,  to sport the efforts of being a good citizen.  The tasks taught will be:  Accepting a friendly stranger; Sitting politely for pets; Appearance and grooming; Out for a walk; Walking through a crowd; Sit and down on cue and staying in place; Recall; Reaction to another dog; Reaction to noises and distractions; and Supervised separation.  This course will be 5 weeks long, and on the 6th week there will be an evaluation by a certified evaluator to sign your certification of completion upon successful completion.  Your dog must be at least 6 months of age.  Your dog should be good on a leash, and able to be in a room with several other dogs and humans. You will need a 10’ leash and a 4’ to 5’ leash also, no retractable leashes please. Once this course is successfully completed, a certificate will be rewarded and the option to continue to the three other levels of AKC CGC will be offered to you to further your dogs’ abilities to perform at other levels of being a Canine Good Citizen.  Scent WorkThis three week class will be a beginner class to introduce scent work. The dogs will learn the basics of finding a scent for a reward.  Teaching a dog scent work increases the dogs focus on the handler as well as focusing on finding the scent. Dogs need to be vaccinated with no age limits.   ..All the dogs will need proof of valid vaccinations, i.e. Parvo, Lepto/Lyme, and Rabies before participating in any group class.  ..Any dogs with a behavior/bite history, will need to be seen privately prior to attending a group session...If the dog comes into heat, or is intact at the time of the session, we will reschedule or discuss with the owners...I would also reserve the choice to disqualify a human or report a human for abuse, or neglect on any dog(s) attending classes with me.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Zumba - Zumba Take the "work" out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. A total workout, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious dose of awesome each time you leave class! Once the Latin and World rhythms take over, you'll see why Zumba® Fitness classes are often called exercise in disguise. Super effective? Check. Super fun? Check and check!
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM	Baton Twirlers - Competitive Baton twirling is an excellent way of developing hand-eye coordination, rhythm, timing, endurance, self-discipline, and overall total body coordination. Classes involve all aspects of baton twirling from fundamental tricks to advanced competitive combinations. Experienced twirlers have the opportunity to join competitive teams. Baton Twirling is a sport that brings so many positives to our lives such as physical fitness, flexibility, friendship and so much more.  A Baton is needed and can be purchased from the instructor for a fee of $30.00 Pre-School Twirling - This mini program of classes are an introduction to twirling for the little ones.  They will play games and have fun.Tiny Tots - Classes are 30-minutes long for ages 3-5 years old and a great way for your kids to learn basic twirling skills, play games and most importantly have fun.  Intro to Twirling - Classes are 45-minutes long for ages 6 & up.  You will learn to spin, twirl and toss incorporating games in these exciting classes. Introduction to baton twirling will help children to develop eye hand coordination and learn tricks. Afterschool Twirling - For those who are interested in trying a 4 week introduction class to baton twirling.   Competitive Twirlers - This program is for advanced twirlers who will continue to learn tricks and strengthen their skills.  Competitive Team twirlers will be assigned a scheduled time for group lessons.The instructor will contact Competitive Twirlers with specific class times.  At various levels of twirling, there is additional opportunity to perform and compete.Solo TwirlersExperienced baton twirlers who are interested in additional half hour individual lessons will be scheduled for solo classes on Sunday mornings.  The instructor will contact solo twirlers  with a specific time.

Tuesday December 10, 2024
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	Pickleball - Level 2 - Novice - Pay to Play Pickle ball is a paddle sport played on a badminton-sized court and can be described as a cross between tennis and ping-pong. It can be played as doubles or singles. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn and play, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players.  Sneakers are required. Players registering for the first time are asked to register for the intro class.Pay to Play Novice at OTH -This four day program is pay to play.  Novice players will gather for an hour, meet new players and just have fun playing games.  An instructor will be present to support and keep score.    Introduction to PickleballThis four-week class is for those new to the game or for those who want more experience before moving onto the Beginner class. During this class participants will be introduced to basic rules, fundamentals of strokes, court positioning, and score keeping.    Level 1 - Beginner The beginner class will focus on basics of the game. Throughout the class participants will continue to improve on the rules of the game, strokes, learn to serve and expanding their knowledge of score keeping. Level 2 - Novice- Moves n a sale and balanced manner- Able to hit a forehand with direction- Hits backhand(not run around it), but not in a consistent manner- Can accurately place serve into correct area 75% of the time- Demonstrate proper court positioning- Able to accurately keep score- Able to volley with some direction- Understands basic rules (for example, two bounce rule, no volley zone)- Able to sustain short rallies Level 3 - Intermediate- Has good mobility, good hand-eye coordination and good quickness of hands and feet- Good stamina and/or physical conditioning-Able to sustain medium length rallies against other intermediate players- Has some understanding of pickleball strategy and successfully implements it at times-Able to hit forehands and backhands with direction- Able to sustain a dink rally- Able to volley opponent's drives with some consistency. - Attempts drop shots with occasional success- Often moves to non-volley zone with opportunity is there - Attempts overhead shots with some success, may not have proper technique- Aware of partners position on court.  Level 4 - Advanced Intermediate - Has very good pickleball footwork, very good mobility to cover the court, very good hand-eye coordination, as well as very good quickness for hands and feet.- Has very good stamina and physical conditioning- Sometimes plans and plays strategically at game speed- Able to sustain medium to long rallies against other Advanced Intermediate players - Able to use forehand and backhand with pace,control and consistency.  - Executes serve/return with ability to control depth and direction- Attempts drop shots and is often successful- Able to volley with some control- Able to dink with some control of height/depth and sustain medium length rallies- Moves to non-volley zone when opportunity is there- Able to hit an overhead with some success, utilizing proper technique- Aware of partner's position and communicates during play Level 5 - Advanced- Has excellent pickleball footwork, mobility and hand-eye coordination, as well as quick hands and feet- Has excellent stamina and physical conditioning- Plays strategically at game speed- Player is able to sustain long rallies of varied pace against other Advanced players- Consistently hits forehand and backhand with depth and control- Consistently places serves/returns with varying depth and control- Consistently attempts and is mostly successful at drop shots- Consistently able to volley a variety of shots at different speeds. - Understands the block/reset volley and often can convert hard shots to soft shots- Sustains a dink exchange with patience to elicit a "put away"{ shot- Focuses on keeping opponents back- Knows partner's position and able to move as a team, can switch, has good communication.- Consistently executes overheads and has proper technique- Able to control the no volley zone.The Jabish Brook outdoor pickleball courts are located at 61 Springfield Rd.The Chestnut Hill outdoor pickleball courts are located at 59 State St.Please view the video below to be familiar with how the system works. Click Here for Pickleball Paddle Play Organizer VideoSKILLS & DRILLS Intermediate playersIn this extended clinic (2.0 hours) with a small class. Bob Stephens & Laurie Shannon, PPR Certified Pickleball Coaches, will put you through specific drills designed to make you a smarter, more skillful doubles player.  Each session is developed for specific skill level players. You’ll get coaching advice, focused practice time and game situations centered on: Serve & Return, Drop shots and Transitioning to the Non-Volley Zone Line.                                  *     *    *    *Please refer to the above descriptions.Once registered, the instructor will verify that the participant qualifies for this level.
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM	Pickleball - Level 1 Beginner - Tues. mornings Pickle ball is a paddle sport played on a badminton-sized court and can be described as a cross between tennis and ping-pong. It can be played as doubles or singles. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn and play, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players.  Sneakers are required. Players registering for the first time are asked to register for the intro class.Pay to Play Novice at OTH -This four day program is pay to play.  Novice players will gather for an hour, meet new players and just have fun playing games.  An instructor will be present to support and keep score.    Introduction to PickleballThis four-week class is for those new to the game or for those who want more experience before moving onto the Beginner class. During this class participants will be introduced to basic rules, fundamentals of strokes, court positioning, and score keeping.    Level 1 - Beginner The beginner class will focus on basics of the game. Throughout the class participants will continue to improve on the rules of the game, strokes, learn to serve and expanding their knowledge of score keeping. Level 2 - Novice- Moves n a sale and balanced manner- Able to hit a forehand with direction- Hits backhand(not run around it), but not in a consistent manner- Can accurately place serve into correct area 75% of the time- Demonstrate proper court positioning- Able to accurately keep score- Able to volley with some direction- Understands basic rules (for example, two bounce rule, no volley zone)- Able to sustain short rallies Level 3 - Intermediate- Has good mobility, good hand-eye coordination and good quickness of hands and feet- Good stamina and/or physical conditioning-Able to sustain medium length rallies against other intermediate players- Has some understanding of pickleball strategy and successfully implements it at times-Able to hit forehands and backhands with direction- Able to sustain a dink rally- Able to volley opponent's drives with some consistency. - Attempts drop shots with occasional success- Often moves to non-volley zone with opportunity is there - Attempts overhead shots with some success, may not have proper technique- Aware of partners position on court.  Level 4 - Advanced Intermediate - Has very good pickleball footwork, very good mobility to cover the court, very good hand-eye coordination, as well as very good quickness for hands and feet.- Has very good stamina and physical conditioning- Sometimes plans and plays strategically at game speed- Able to sustain medium to long rallies against other Advanced Intermediate players - Able to use forehand and backhand with pace,control and consistency.  - Executes serve/return with ability to control depth and direction- Attempts drop shots and is often successful- Able to volley with some control- Able to dink with some control of height/depth and sustain medium length rallies- Moves to non-volley zone when opportunity is there- Able to hit an overhead with some success, utilizing proper technique- Aware of partner's position and communicates during play Level 5 - Advanced- Has excellent pickleball footwork, mobility and hand-eye coordination, as well as quick hands and feet- Has excellent stamina and physical conditioning- Plays strategically at game speed- Player is able to sustain long rallies of varied pace against other Advanced players- Consistently hits forehand and backhand with depth and control- Consistently places serves/returns with varying depth and control- Consistently attempts and is mostly successful at drop shots- Consistently able to volley a variety of shots at different speeds. - Understands the block/reset volley and often can convert hard shots to soft shots- Sustains a dink exchange with patience to elicit a "put away"{ shot- Focuses on keeping opponents back- Knows partner's position and able to move as a team, can switch, has good communication.- Consistently executes overheads and has proper technique- Able to control the no volley zone.The Jabish Brook outdoor pickleball courts are located at 61 Springfield Rd.The Chestnut Hill outdoor pickleball courts are located at 59 State St.Please view the video below to be familiar with how the system works. Click Here for Pickleball Paddle Play Organizer VideoSKILLS & DRILLS Intermediate playersIn this extended clinic (2.0 hours) with a small class. Bob Stephens & Laurie Shannon, PPR Certified Pickleball Coaches, will put you through specific drills designed to make you a smarter, more skillful doubles player.  Each session is developed for specific skill level players. You’ll get coaching advice, focused practice time and game situations centered on: Serve & Return, Drop shots and Transitioning to the Non-Volley Zone Line.                                  *     *    *    *Please refer to the above descriptions.Once registered, the instructor will verify that the participant qualifies for this level.
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM	Pickleball - Level 2 Novice - Tues. Pickle ball is a paddle sport played on a badminton-sized court and can be described as a cross between tennis and ping-pong. It can be played as doubles or singles. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn and play, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players.  Sneakers are required. Players registering for the first time are asked to register for the intro class.Pay to Play Novice at OTH -This four day program is pay to play.  Novice players will gather for an hour, meet new players and just have fun playing games.  An instructor will be present to support and keep score.    Introduction to PickleballThis four-week class is for those new to the game or for those who want more experience before moving onto the Beginner class. During this class participants will be introduced to basic rules, fundamentals of strokes, court positioning, and score keeping.    Level 1 - Beginner The beginner class will focus on basics of the game. Throughout the class participants will continue to improve on the rules of the game, strokes, learn to serve and expanding their knowledge of score keeping. Level 2 - Novice- Moves n a sale and balanced manner- Able to hit a forehand with direction- Hits backhand(not run around it), but not in a consistent manner- Can accurately place serve into correct area 75% of the time- Demonstrate proper court positioning- Able to accurately keep score- Able to volley with some direction- Understands basic rules (for example, two bounce rule, no volley zone)- Able to sustain short rallies Level 3 - Intermediate- Has good mobility, good hand-eye coordination and good quickness of hands and feet- Good stamina and/or physical conditioning-Able to sustain medium length rallies against other intermediate players- Has some understanding of pickleball strategy and successfully implements it at times-Able to hit forehands and backhands with direction- Able to sustain a dink rally- Able to volley opponent's drives with some consistency. - Attempts drop shots with occasional success- Often moves to non-volley zone with opportunity is there - Attempts overhead shots with some success, may not have proper technique- Aware of partners position on court.  Level 4 - Advanced Intermediate - Has very good pickleball footwork, very good mobility to cover the court, very good hand-eye coordination, as well as very good quickness for hands and feet.- Has very good stamina and physical conditioning- Sometimes plans and plays strategically at game speed- Able to sustain medium to long rallies against other Advanced Intermediate players - Able to use forehand and backhand with pace,control and consistency.  - Executes serve/return with ability to control depth and direction- Attempts drop shots and is often successful- Able to volley with some control- Able to dink with some control of height/depth and sustain medium length rallies- Moves to non-volley zone when opportunity is there- Able to hit an overhead with some success, utilizing proper technique- Aware of partner's position and communicates during play Level 5 - Advanced- Has excellent pickleball footwork, mobility and hand-eye coordination, as well as quick hands and feet- Has excellent stamina and physical conditioning- Plays strategically at game speed- Player is able to sustain long rallies of varied pace against other Advanced players- Consistently hits forehand and backhand with depth and control- Consistently places serves/returns with varying depth and control- Consistently attempts and is mostly successful at drop shots- Consistently able to volley a variety of shots at different speeds. - Understands the block/reset volley and often can convert hard shots to soft shots- Sustains a dink exchange with patience to elicit a "put away"{ shot- Focuses on keeping opponents back- Knows partner's position and able to move as a team, can switch, has good communication.- Consistently executes overheads and has proper technique- Able to control the no volley zone.The Jabish Brook outdoor pickleball courts are located at 61 Springfield Rd.The Chestnut Hill outdoor pickleball courts are located at 59 State St.Please view the video below to be familiar with how the system works. Click Here for Pickleball Paddle Play Organizer VideoSKILLS & DRILLS Intermediate playersIn this extended clinic (2.0 hours) with a small class. Bob Stephens & Laurie Shannon, PPR Certified Pickleball Coaches, will put you through specific drills designed to make you a smarter, more skillful doubles player.  Each session is developed for specific skill level players. You’ll get coaching advice, focused practice time and game situations centered on: Serve & Return, Drop shots and Transitioning to the Non-Volley Zone Line.                                  *     *    *    *Please refer to the above descriptions.Once registered, the instructor will verify that the participant qualifies for this level.
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Junior Rays Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
3:30 PM - 5:15 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Senior Rays Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - High School Meet Pass Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Race Club Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM	Jujitsu Kids - Beginner - Kids - December Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu blends traditional, japanese martial arts practices with self-defense based perspectives and training ideologies. The goal is to develop an individual that will demonstrate kindness, compassion, discipline, and respect, as well as the ability to de-escalate dangerous and potentially dangerous situations. Every student receives individual attention in a safe and positive learning environment. Instructor Safe Sport Act trained and certified and CPR certified.  Beginner is for new students and current Shoshin Ryu White belts and Yellow belts.Intermediate is for current Shoshin Ryu Orange belts and higher.New Student Informational Video
4:45 PM - 5:30 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Mini Rays Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM	Jujitsu Kids - Intermediate - Kids - December Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu blends traditional, japanese martial arts practices with self-defense based perspectives and training ideologies. The goal is to develop an individual that will demonstrate kindness, compassion, discipline, and respect, as well as the ability to de-escalate dangerous and potentially dangerous situations. Every student receives individual attention in a safe and positive learning environment. Instructor Safe Sport Act trained and certified and CPR certified.  Beginner is for new students and current Shoshin Ryu White belts and Yellow belts.Intermediate is for current Shoshin Ryu Orange belts and higher.New Student Informational Video
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Jujitsu - Adults - Jujitsu - Adult - December Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu blends traditional, Japanese martial arts practices with self-defense based perspectives and training ideologies. The goal is to develop an individual that will demonstrate kindness, compassion, discipline, and respect, as well as the ability to de-escalate dangerous and potentially dangerous situations.Every student receives individual attention in a safe and positive learning environment.Instructor Safe Sport Act trained and certified and CPR certified.

Wednesday December 11, 2024
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM	Pickleball - Level 3 Intermediate - Wed. mornings Pickle ball is a paddle sport played on a badminton-sized court and can be described as a cross between tennis and ping-pong. It can be played as doubles or singles. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn and play, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players.  Sneakers are required. Players registering for the first time are asked to register for the intro class.Pay to Play Novice at OTH -This four day program is pay to play.  Novice players will gather for an hour, meet new players and just have fun playing games.  An instructor will be present to support and keep score.    Introduction to PickleballThis four-week class is for those new to the game or for those who want more experience before moving onto the Beginner class. During this class participants will be introduced to basic rules, fundamentals of strokes, court positioning, and score keeping.    Level 1 - Beginner The beginner class will focus on basics of the game. Throughout the class participants will continue to improve on the rules of the game, strokes, learn to serve and expanding their knowledge of score keeping. Level 2 - Novice- Moves n a sale and balanced manner- Able to hit a forehand with direction- Hits backhand(not run around it), but not in a consistent manner- Can accurately place serve into correct area 75% of the time- Demonstrate proper court positioning- Able to accurately keep score- Able to volley with some direction- Understands basic rules (for example, two bounce rule, no volley zone)- Able to sustain short rallies Level 3 - Intermediate- Has good mobility, good hand-eye coordination and good quickness of hands and feet- Good stamina and/or physical conditioning-Able to sustain medium length rallies against other intermediate players- Has some understanding of pickleball strategy and successfully implements it at times-Able to hit forehands and backhands with direction- Able to sustain a dink rally- Able to volley opponent's drives with some consistency. - Attempts drop shots with occasional success- Often moves to non-volley zone with opportunity is there - Attempts overhead shots with some success, may not have proper technique- Aware of partners position on court.  Level 4 - Advanced Intermediate - Has very good pickleball footwork, very good mobility to cover the court, very good hand-eye coordination, as well as very good quickness for hands and feet.- Has very good stamina and physical conditioning- Sometimes plans and plays strategically at game speed- Able to sustain medium to long rallies against other Advanced Intermediate players - Able to use forehand and backhand with pace,control and consistency.  - Executes serve/return with ability to control depth and direction- Attempts drop shots and is often successful- Able to volley with some control- Able to dink with some control of height/depth and sustain medium length rallies- Moves to non-volley zone when opportunity is there- Able to hit an overhead with some success, utilizing proper technique- Aware of partner's position and communicates during play Level 5 - Advanced- Has excellent pickleball footwork, mobility and hand-eye coordination, as well as quick hands and feet- Has excellent stamina and physical conditioning- Plays strategically at game speed- Player is able to sustain long rallies of varied pace against other Advanced players- Consistently hits forehand and backhand with depth and control- Consistently places serves/returns with varying depth and control- Consistently attempts and is mostly successful at drop shots- Consistently able to volley a variety of shots at different speeds. - Understands the block/reset volley and often can convert hard shots to soft shots- Sustains a dink exchange with patience to elicit a "put away"{ shot- Focuses on keeping opponents back- Knows partner's position and able to move as a team, can switch, has good communication.- Consistently executes overheads and has proper technique- Able to control the no volley zone.The Jabish Brook outdoor pickleball courts are located at 61 Springfield Rd.The Chestnut Hill outdoor pickleball courts are located at 59 State St.Please view the video below to be familiar with how the system works. Click Here for Pickleball Paddle Play Organizer VideoSKILLS & DRILLS Intermediate playersIn this extended clinic (2.0 hours) with a small class. Bob Stephens & Laurie Shannon, PPR Certified Pickleball Coaches, will put you through specific drills designed to make you a smarter, more skillful doubles player.  Each session is developed for specific skill level players. You’ll get coaching advice, focused practice time and game situations centered on: Serve & Return, Drop shots and Transitioning to the Non-Volley Zone Line.                                  *     *    *    *Please refer to the above descriptions.Once registered, the instructor will verify that the participant qualifies for this level.
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Junior Rays Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
3:30 PM - 5:15 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Senior Rays Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - High School Meet Pass Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Race Club Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
4:45 PM - 5:30 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Mini Rays Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Volleyball - Volleyball - December Wednesdays This volleyball clinic is open to beginner as well as experienced players.  A clinic is offered on Wednesday evenings. Chose one or more clinics for your convenience.Participants will play in a variety of games and activities to learn the sport of volleyball and to help improve skills and techniques as well as their love for the sport. Clinics will also focus on building confidence and team work.  Please dress in athletic attire and bring a water bottle. If you have a volleyball, please bring it.
5:45 PM - 6:45 PM	Yoga - Adults - Yoga Wednesday with CA Moderate Mindful Yoga with Kerry Come join yoga with mindfulness practices such as short mediation, breathing exercises, and deep relaxation. Classes are formatted to include 50 to 55 minutes of flowing yoga poses that will incorporate attention to breath, awareness of alignment, and finding your personal balance between strength and flexibility in addition to mindfulness practices. Class will end or begin with a short breathing practice or mediation. The last class of a session includes a 30+ minute deep relaxation (also known as yoga nidra) in addition to movement. Modifications and alternative poses will also be offered. Please bring your own yoga mats.Class is held in C Common Room at Swift River School. (looking at the building, on the right side.)Ashtanga Inspired Yoga with CAAshtanga is an energetic yoga that focuses on synchronizing breath with movements, and building strength, flexibility and body awareness. Individual poses are presented in a sequence and are linked by flowing movements which will warm the body inviting deeper exploration of the practice. These sessions will begin with modifications accessible to all, and will build from there allowing each practitioner to explore their own expression of each posture.Vinyasa with BrentVinyasa is one of the most common styles of yoga practiced in the West. Vinyasa is a term used to describe continuous or dynamic movements between yoga poses. This flow of movement is excellent for getting your heart rate going and working up a sweat. Vinyasa can also help increase flexibility, strength, stability, calmness, and focus.  Participants are encouraged to bring a yoga mat, yoga blocks and water.  Some mats and blocks will be available. If Swift River School has early dismissal or is closed for the day, due to inclement weather, class will be cancelled for that evening. If Swift River School has a delayed opening, class is held. Summer Wed. yoga (dates in the catalog have been adjusted.)

Thursday December 12, 2024
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	Pickleball - Level 2 - Novice - Pay to Play Pickle ball is a paddle sport played on a badminton-sized court and can be described as a cross between tennis and ping-pong. It can be played as doubles or singles. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn and play, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players.  Sneakers are required. Players registering for the first time are asked to register for the intro class.Pay to Play Novice at OTH -This four day program is pay to play.  Novice players will gather for an hour, meet new players and just have fun playing games.  An instructor will be present to support and keep score.    Introduction to PickleballThis four-week class is for those new to the game or for those who want more experience before moving onto the Beginner class. During this class participants will be introduced to basic rules, fundamentals of strokes, court positioning, and score keeping.    Level 1 - Beginner The beginner class will focus on basics of the game. Throughout the class participants will continue to improve on the rules of the game, strokes, learn to serve and expanding their knowledge of score keeping. Level 2 - Novice- Moves n a sale and balanced manner- Able to hit a forehand with direction- Hits backhand(not run around it), but not in a consistent manner- Can accurately place serve into correct area 75% of the time- Demonstrate proper court positioning- Able to accurately keep score- Able to volley with some direction- Understands basic rules (for example, two bounce rule, no volley zone)- Able to sustain short rallies Level 3 - Intermediate- Has good mobility, good hand-eye coordination and good quickness of hands and feet- Good stamina and/or physical conditioning-Able to sustain medium length rallies against other intermediate players- Has some understanding of pickleball strategy and successfully implements it at times-Able to hit forehands and backhands with direction- Able to sustain a dink rally- Able to volley opponent's drives with some consistency. - Attempts drop shots with occasional success- Often moves to non-volley zone with opportunity is there - Attempts overhead shots with some success, may not have proper technique- Aware of partners position on court.  Level 4 - Advanced Intermediate - Has very good pickleball footwork, very good mobility to cover the court, very good hand-eye coordination, as well as very good quickness for hands and feet.- Has very good stamina and physical conditioning- Sometimes plans and plays strategically at game speed- Able to sustain medium to long rallies against other Advanced Intermediate players - Able to use forehand and backhand with pace,control and consistency.  - Executes serve/return with ability to control depth and direction- Attempts drop shots and is often successful- Able to volley with some control- Able to dink with some control of height/depth and sustain medium length rallies- Moves to non-volley zone when opportunity is there- Able to hit an overhead with some success, utilizing proper technique- Aware of partner's position and communicates during play Level 5 - Advanced- Has excellent pickleball footwork, mobility and hand-eye coordination, as well as quick hands and feet- Has excellent stamina and physical conditioning- Plays strategically at game speed- Player is able to sustain long rallies of varied pace against other Advanced players- Consistently hits forehand and backhand with depth and control- Consistently places serves/returns with varying depth and control- Consistently attempts and is mostly successful at drop shots- Consistently able to volley a variety of shots at different speeds. - Understands the block/reset volley and often can convert hard shots to soft shots- Sustains a dink exchange with patience to elicit a "put away"{ shot- Focuses on keeping opponents back- Knows partner's position and able to move as a team, can switch, has good communication.- Consistently executes overheads and has proper technique- Able to control the no volley zone.The Jabish Brook outdoor pickleball courts are located at 61 Springfield Rd.The Chestnut Hill outdoor pickleball courts are located at 59 State St.Please view the video below to be familiar with how the system works. Click Here for Pickleball Paddle Play Organizer VideoSKILLS & DRILLS Intermediate playersIn this extended clinic (2.0 hours) with a small class. Bob Stephens & Laurie Shannon, PPR Certified Pickleball Coaches, will put you through specific drills designed to make you a smarter, more skillful doubles player.  Each session is developed for specific skill level players. You’ll get coaching advice, focused practice time and game situations centered on: Serve & Return, Drop shots and Transitioning to the Non-Volley Zone Line.                                  *     *    *    *Please refer to the above descriptions.Once registered, the instructor will verify that the participant qualifies for this level.
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Junior Rays Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Outdoor Learners - December 2024 The goal of this program is to get kids back outdoors while using their imagination and creativity to care for nature, create projects using simple materials, garden, and prepare no-cook foods. Gathering at the Swift River pavilion, we will do simple hands-on science projects, grow plants, follow no-cook recipes, craft, and learn basic skills to be prepared and resourceful. Projects may include - Make first aid kits and learn some basic first aid, make and use a compass, combine ingredients to make your own trail mix and energy bars, make solar oven s'mores, relax in a camping tent, work in the school garden, and cool off under the sprinkler.  Craft miniature cabins with sticks, make an insect viewer, collect some insects from the school garden and inspect them with a magnifying glass. Make iced hot chocolate and learn the history behind the drink. Wear an ice cube necklace to beat the heat and cook up some sun tea in the sun. Make solar oven s'mores, relax in a camping tent, work in the school garden, and cool off under the sprinkler. Make your own super bubble solution and see if you can stand in a bubble. Make twig and pinecone people, make and sail a twig raft,  and tie knots to make friendship bracelets with your new friends. Make solar oven s'mores, relax in a camping tent, work in the school garden, and cool off under the sprinkler. Pick up will be at the Swift River pavilion unless otherwise notified. Sessions will be held in the Swift River cafeteria during inclement weather.   Children will need a note from home to stay after school and gather in the pickup area.  Children are asked to bring a water bottle and snack.   Children will always need to be dressed and prepared for the outdoor weather. School nurse/school staff are not present for this after school program.
3:30 PM - 5:15 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Senior Rays Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - High School Meet Pass Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Race Club Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM	Jujitsu Kids - Beginner - Kids - December Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu blends traditional, japanese martial arts practices with self-defense based perspectives and training ideologies. The goal is to develop an individual that will demonstrate kindness, compassion, discipline, and respect, as well as the ability to de-escalate dangerous and potentially dangerous situations. Every student receives individual attention in a safe and positive learning environment. Instructor Safe Sport Act trained and certified and CPR certified.  Beginner is for new students and current Shoshin Ryu White belts and Yellow belts.Intermediate is for current Shoshin Ryu Orange belts and higher.New Student Informational Video
4:45 PM - 5:30 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Mini Rays Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM	Jujitsu Kids - Intermediate - Kids - December Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu blends traditional, japanese martial arts practices with self-defense based perspectives and training ideologies. The goal is to develop an individual that will demonstrate kindness, compassion, discipline, and respect, as well as the ability to de-escalate dangerous and potentially dangerous situations. Every student receives individual attention in a safe and positive learning environment. Instructor Safe Sport Act trained and certified and CPR certified.  Beginner is for new students and current Shoshin Ryu White belts and Yellow belts.Intermediate is for current Shoshin Ryu Orange belts and higher.New Student Informational Video
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Jujitsu - Adults - Jujitsu - Adult - December Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu blends traditional, Japanese martial arts practices with self-defense based perspectives and training ideologies. The goal is to develop an individual that will demonstrate kindness, compassion, discipline, and respect, as well as the ability to de-escalate dangerous and potentially dangerous situations.Every student receives individual attention in a safe and positive learning environment.Instructor Safe Sport Act trained and certified and CPR certified.

Friday December 13, 2024
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM	Yoga - Adults - Yoga Friday mornings with Brent Moderate Mindful Yoga with Kerry Come join yoga with mindfulness practices such as short mediation, breathing exercises, and deep relaxation. Classes are formatted to include 50 to 55 minutes of flowing yoga poses that will incorporate attention to breath, awareness of alignment, and finding your personal balance between strength and flexibility in addition to mindfulness practices. Class will end or begin with a short breathing practice or mediation. The last class of a session includes a 30+ minute deep relaxation (also known as yoga nidra) in addition to movement. Modifications and alternative poses will also be offered. Please bring your own yoga mats.Class is held in C Common Room at Swift River School. (looking at the building, on the right side.)Ashtanga Inspired Yoga with CAAshtanga is an energetic yoga that focuses on synchronizing breath with movements, and building strength, flexibility and body awareness. Individual poses are presented in a sequence and are linked by flowing movements which will warm the body inviting deeper exploration of the practice. These sessions will begin with modifications accessible to all, and will build from there allowing each practitioner to explore their own expression of each posture.Vinyasa with BrentVinyasa is one of the most common styles of yoga practiced in the West. Vinyasa is a term used to describe continuous or dynamic movements between yoga poses. This flow of movement is excellent for getting your heart rate going and working up a sweat. Vinyasa can also help increase flexibility, strength, stability, calmness, and focus.  Participants are encouraged to bring a yoga mat, yoga blocks and water.  Some mats and blocks will be available. If Swift River School has early dismissal or is closed for the day, due to inclement weather, class will be cancelled for that evening. If Swift River School has a delayed opening, class is held. Summer Wed. yoga (dates in the catalog have been adjusted.)
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Junior Rays Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
3:30 PM - 5:15 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Senior Rays Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - High School Meet Pass Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Race Club Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
4:45 PM - 5:30 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Mini Rays Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.

Saturday December 14, 2024
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM	Tai Chi - Advanced Tai Chi Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art used for centuries to relax the body and mind, improve balance and mental clarity, strengthen the body, increase stamina, decrease stress and enhance the overall quality of life.  It’s rhythmic movements establish a mind body connection that creates an overall sense of wellbeing similar to yoga.  It is good for people of all ages and physical levels.  It can be modified to suit the needs of an individual.  Tai Chi is a skill that will last a lifetime.  Advanced classes are for those who are familiar with Tai Chi and have some experience.

Sunday December 15, 2024
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Baton Twirlers - Pre-School Twirling Baton twirling is an excellent way of developing hand-eye coordination, rhythm, timing, endurance, self-discipline, and overall total body coordination. Classes involve all aspects of baton twirling from fundamental tricks to advanced competitive combinations. Experienced twirlers have the opportunity to join competitive teams. Baton Twirling is a sport that brings so many positives to our lives such as physical fitness, flexibility, friendship and so much more.  A Baton is needed and can be purchased from the instructor for a fee of $30.00 Pre-School Twirling - This mini program of classes are an introduction to twirling for the little ones.  They will play games and have fun.Tiny Tots - Classes are 30-minutes long for ages 3-5 years old and a great way for your kids to learn basic twirling skills, play games and most importantly have fun.  Intro to Twirling - Classes are 45-minutes long for ages 6 & up.  You will learn to spin, twirl and toss incorporating games in these exciting classes. Introduction to baton twirling will help children to develop eye hand coordination and learn tricks. Afterschool Twirling - For those who are interested in trying a 4 week introduction class to baton twirling.   Competitive Twirlers - This program is for advanced twirlers who will continue to learn tricks and strengthen their skills.  Competitive Team twirlers will be assigned a scheduled time for group lessons.The instructor will contact Competitive Twirlers with specific class times.  At various levels of twirling, there is additional opportunity to perform and compete.Solo TwirlersExperienced baton twirlers who are interested in additional half hour individual lessons will be scheduled for solo classes on Sunday mornings.  The instructor will contact solo twirlers  with a specific time.
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	High School Recreation Basketball - Grades 9-12 (DARE) - High School Rec Basketball 2024-2025 This program is open to Boys and Girls in grades 9-12 who are residents of Belchertown and also available to school choice students. Members of a Varsity, JV or Freshman high school basketball team are not eligible.This program is for all participants to have fun and enjoy the game of basketball.  Once evaluations are complete teams will be selected. Games will begin in early January with the season ending in early March with a playoff tournament. This a co-ed league for boys and girls.Evaluations for this league will be on Sunday, December 15th at the Jabish Brook as follows:6:00 p.m. - Grade 96:45 p.m - Grade 107:30 p.m. - Grade 118:15 p.m. - Grade 12 Must be registered in our system and fee paid before evaluations to participate.Jewelry as prescribed in NFHS Rule is illegal and cannot be worn. This includes earrings, necklaces, rubber bracelets, rings, etc… Tape covering earrings is not permissible.
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Men's Basketball

Monday December 16, 2024
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Junior Rays Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
3:30 PM - 5:15 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Senior Rays Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - High School Meet Pass Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Race Club Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Baton Twirlers - Tiny Tots Baton twirling is an excellent way of developing hand-eye coordination, rhythm, timing, endurance, self-discipline, and overall total body coordination. Classes involve all aspects of baton twirling from fundamental tricks to advanced competitive combinations. Experienced twirlers have the opportunity to join competitive teams. Baton Twirling is a sport that brings so many positives to our lives such as physical fitness, flexibility, friendship and so much more.  A Baton is needed and can be purchased from the instructor for a fee of $30.00 Pre-School Twirling - This mini program of classes are an introduction to twirling for the little ones.  They will play games and have fun.Tiny Tots - Classes are 30-minutes long for ages 3-5 years old and a great way for your kids to learn basic twirling skills, play games and most importantly have fun.  Intro to Twirling - Classes are 45-minutes long for ages 6 & up.  You will learn to spin, twirl and toss incorporating games in these exciting classes. Introduction to baton twirling will help children to develop eye hand coordination and learn tricks. Afterschool Twirling - For those who are interested in trying a 4 week introduction class to baton twirling.   Competitive Twirlers - This program is for advanced twirlers who will continue to learn tricks and strengthen their skills.  Competitive Team twirlers will be assigned a scheduled time for group lessons.The instructor will contact Competitive Twirlers with specific class times.  At various levels of twirling, there is additional opportunity to perform and compete.Solo TwirlersExperienced baton twirlers who are interested in additional half hour individual lessons will be scheduled for solo classes on Sunday mornings.  The instructor will contact solo twirlers  with a specific time.
4:45 PM - 5:30 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Mini Rays Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM	Baton Twirlers - Intro Baton Baton twirling is an excellent way of developing hand-eye coordination, rhythm, timing, endurance, self-discipline, and overall total body coordination. Classes involve all aspects of baton twirling from fundamental tricks to advanced competitive combinations. Experienced twirlers have the opportunity to join competitive teams. Baton Twirling is a sport that brings so many positives to our lives such as physical fitness, flexibility, friendship and so much more.  A Baton is needed and can be purchased from the instructor for a fee of $30.00 Pre-School Twirling - This mini program of classes are an introduction to twirling for the little ones.  They will play games and have fun.Tiny Tots - Classes are 30-minutes long for ages 3-5 years old and a great way for your kids to learn basic twirling skills, play games and most importantly have fun.  Intro to Twirling - Classes are 45-minutes long for ages 6 & up.  You will learn to spin, twirl and toss incorporating games in these exciting classes. Introduction to baton twirling will help children to develop eye hand coordination and learn tricks. Afterschool Twirling - For those who are interested in trying a 4 week introduction class to baton twirling.   Competitive Twirlers - This program is for advanced twirlers who will continue to learn tricks and strengthen their skills.  Competitive Team twirlers will be assigned a scheduled time for group lessons.The instructor will contact Competitive Twirlers with specific class times.  At various levels of twirling, there is additional opportunity to perform and compete.Solo TwirlersExperienced baton twirlers who are interested in additional half hour individual lessons will be scheduled for solo classes on Sunday mornings.  The instructor will contact solo twirlers  with a specific time.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Dog Training - Scent Work Harmony Acres Personalized Dog TrainingSocialization/ obedience course, the dog should be about 5 mos. and under 2 years old. If you have not yet gone through my puppy private home training, we can catch them up in the first lesson.  They will learn the importance of participating in life manners and the basics of structure in public and basic skills of obedience. (Such as, sit, sit stay, auto sit, down, down stay, and auto down, the essence of heal, place, recall at 10 to 20 feet with distractions of the class watching them.)Tools needed will be a 4- or 5-foot leash, treats, a small fleece blanket for bedding, and a 20’ simple dog lead, NO RETRACTABLES Please. Young dog obedience/ handlers’ class, the dog should be at least 5 mos. old, and can be new to our training classes due to a new ownership, rescue, etc. This class will cover the basics of being a dog owner, for those that its been a while, a refresher is always good (whether it is the first time for our humans, or for the dog).  We will be covering proper handling, dogs cycle development, and how they learn through movement, verbal communication, and body language. We will cover the importance of your dog learning how to engage with you, get the bond and respect to have a great relationship, along with the obedience basics of Sit, Down, Recall, Heal, and some other basic obedience and socialization skills that will benefit you in the new life with other dogs and humans.Tools needed will be a 4- or 5-foot leash, treats, a small fleece blanket for bedding, and a 20’ simple dog lead, NO RETRACTABLES Please. Obedience 101 for you and your dog.   It will cover a Walking Focus, Sit, Down, Heel, Park, Place and Recall. All of these are basic commands used in your home, as well as on your daily walks and everyday adventures. They will be instructed in proximity to others as well as with your area of your training. You will also be instructed to becoming a great handler/leader for gaining your dogs’ performance and social abilities. Handling your dog with confidence and leadership is an important skill to have a great bond with your dog.  Your dog to be at least 20 weeks of age. It would be good if the dog has had some exposure to other dogs within an area, not necessarily a play group, and had some leash experience. At the end of this five-week class, we will be expected to be able to perform these abilities with your dog in both a large room, and as well as outside with moderate distractions. Looking forward to seeing you and your dog advancing your skills as you develop your bond together. You will be needing a 4’ and a 15’ lead (no retractable leashes please) and great treats that are super scented and desired for great learning.  Canine Good CitizenAKC Canine Good Citizen course is a certificated course that at the end of this course, your dog is certified through the American Kennel Club as a good citizen and will receive a certificate as well as a badge for its harness or your jacket,  to sport the efforts of being a good citizen.  The tasks taught will be:  Accepting a friendly stranger; Sitting politely for pets; Appearance and grooming; Out for a walk; Walking through a crowd; Sit and down on cue and staying in place; Recall; Reaction to another dog; Reaction to noises and distractions; and Supervised separation.  This course will be 5 weeks long, and on the 6th week there will be an evaluation by a certified evaluator to sign your certification of completion upon successful completion.  Your dog must be at least 6 months of age.  Your dog should be good on a leash, and able to be in a room with several other dogs and humans. You will need a 10’ leash and a 4’ to 5’ leash also, no retractable leashes please. Once this course is successfully completed, a certificate will be rewarded and the option to continue to the three other levels of AKC CGC will be offered to you to further your dogs’ abilities to perform at other levels of being a Canine Good Citizen.  Scent WorkThis three week class will be a beginner class to introduce scent work. The dogs will learn the basics of finding a scent for a reward.  Teaching a dog scent work increases the dogs focus on the handler as well as focusing on finding the scent. Dogs need to be vaccinated with no age limits.   ..All the dogs will need proof of valid vaccinations, i.e. Parvo, Lepto/Lyme, and Rabies before participating in any group class.  ..Any dogs with a behavior/bite history, will need to be seen privately prior to attending a group session...If the dog comes into heat, or is intact at the time of the session, we will reschedule or discuss with the owners...I would also reserve the choice to disqualify a human or report a human for abuse, or neglect on any dog(s) attending classes with me.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Zumba - Zumba Take the "work" out of workout, by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. A total workout, combining all elements of fitness – cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious dose of awesome each time you leave class! Once the Latin and World rhythms take over, you'll see why Zumba® Fitness classes are often called exercise in disguise. Super effective? Check. Super fun? Check and check!
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM	Baton Twirlers - Competitive Baton twirling is an excellent way of developing hand-eye coordination, rhythm, timing, endurance, self-discipline, and overall total body coordination. Classes involve all aspects of baton twirling from fundamental tricks to advanced competitive combinations. Experienced twirlers have the opportunity to join competitive teams. Baton Twirling is a sport that brings so many positives to our lives such as physical fitness, flexibility, friendship and so much more.  A Baton is needed and can be purchased from the instructor for a fee of $30.00 Pre-School Twirling - This mini program of classes are an introduction to twirling for the little ones.  They will play games and have fun.Tiny Tots - Classes are 30-minutes long for ages 3-5 years old and a great way for your kids to learn basic twirling skills, play games and most importantly have fun.  Intro to Twirling - Classes are 45-minutes long for ages 6 & up.  You will learn to spin, twirl and toss incorporating games in these exciting classes. Introduction to baton twirling will help children to develop eye hand coordination and learn tricks. Afterschool Twirling - For those who are interested in trying a 4 week introduction class to baton twirling.   Competitive Twirlers - This program is for advanced twirlers who will continue to learn tricks and strengthen their skills.  Competitive Team twirlers will be assigned a scheduled time for group lessons.The instructor will contact Competitive Twirlers with specific class times.  At various levels of twirling, there is additional opportunity to perform and compete.Solo TwirlersExperienced baton twirlers who are interested in additional half hour individual lessons will be scheduled for solo classes on Sunday mornings.  The instructor will contact solo twirlers  with a specific time.
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	High School Recreation Basketball - Grades 9-12 (DARE) - High School Rec Basketball 2024-2025 This program is open to Boys and Girls in grades 9-12 who are residents of Belchertown and also available to school choice students. Members of a Varsity, JV or Freshman high school basketball team are not eligible.This program is for all participants to have fun and enjoy the game of basketball.  Once evaluations are complete teams will be selected. Games will begin in early January with the season ending in early March with a playoff tournament. This a co-ed league for boys and girls.Evaluations for this league will be on Sunday, December 15th at the Jabish Brook as follows:6:00 p.m. - Grade 96:45 p.m - Grade 107:30 p.m. - Grade 118:15 p.m. - Grade 12 Must be registered in our system and fee paid before evaluations to participate.Jewelry as prescribed in NFHS Rule is illegal and cannot be worn. This includes earrings, necklaces, rubber bracelets, rings, etc… Tape covering earrings is not permissible.

Tuesday December 17, 2024
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	Pickleball - Level 2 - Novice - Pay to Play Pickle ball is a paddle sport played on a badminton-sized court and can be described as a cross between tennis and ping-pong. It can be played as doubles or singles. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn and play, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players.  Sneakers are required. Players registering for the first time are asked to register for the intro class.Pay to Play Novice at OTH -This four day program is pay to play.  Novice players will gather for an hour, meet new players and just have fun playing games.  An instructor will be present to support and keep score.    Introduction to PickleballThis four-week class is for those new to the game or for those who want more experience before moving onto the Beginner class. During this class participants will be introduced to basic rules, fundamentals of strokes, court positioning, and score keeping.    Level 1 - Beginner The beginner class will focus on basics of the game. Throughout the class participants will continue to improve on the rules of the game, strokes, learn to serve and expanding their knowledge of score keeping. Level 2 - Novice- Moves n a sale and balanced manner- Able to hit a forehand with direction- Hits backhand(not run around it), but not in a consistent manner- Can accurately place serve into correct area 75% of the time- Demonstrate proper court positioning- Able to accurately keep score- Able to volley with some direction- Understands basic rules (for example, two bounce rule, no volley zone)- Able to sustain short rallies Level 3 - Intermediate- Has good mobility, good hand-eye coordination and good quickness of hands and feet- Good stamina and/or physical conditioning-Able to sustain medium length rallies against other intermediate players- Has some understanding of pickleball strategy and successfully implements it at times-Able to hit forehands and backhands with direction- Able to sustain a dink rally- Able to volley opponent's drives with some consistency. - Attempts drop shots with occasional success- Often moves to non-volley zone with opportunity is there - Attempts overhead shots with some success, may not have proper technique- Aware of partners position on court.  Level 4 - Advanced Intermediate - Has very good pickleball footwork, very good mobility to cover the court, very good hand-eye coordination, as well as very good quickness for hands and feet.- Has very good stamina and physical conditioning- Sometimes plans and plays strategically at game speed- Able to sustain medium to long rallies against other Advanced Intermediate players - Able to use forehand and backhand with pace,control and consistency.  - Executes serve/return with ability to control depth and direction- Attempts drop shots and is often successful- Able to volley with some control- Able to dink with some control of height/depth and sustain medium length rallies- Moves to non-volley zone when opportunity is there- Able to hit an overhead with some success, utilizing proper technique- Aware of partner's position and communicates during play Level 5 - Advanced- Has excellent pickleball footwork, mobility and hand-eye coordination, as well as quick hands and feet- Has excellent stamina and physical conditioning- Plays strategically at game speed- Player is able to sustain long rallies of varied pace against other Advanced players- Consistently hits forehand and backhand with depth and control- Consistently places serves/returns with varying depth and control- Consistently attempts and is mostly successful at drop shots- Consistently able to volley a variety of shots at different speeds. - Understands the block/reset volley and often can convert hard shots to soft shots- Sustains a dink exchange with patience to elicit a "put away"{ shot- Focuses on keeping opponents back- Knows partner's position and able to move as a team, can switch, has good communication.- Consistently executes overheads and has proper technique- Able to control the no volley zone.The Jabish Brook outdoor pickleball courts are located at 61 Springfield Rd.The Chestnut Hill outdoor pickleball courts are located at 59 State St.Please view the video below to be familiar with how the system works. Click Here for Pickleball Paddle Play Organizer VideoSKILLS & DRILLS Intermediate playersIn this extended clinic (2.0 hours) with a small class. Bob Stephens & Laurie Shannon, PPR Certified Pickleball Coaches, will put you through specific drills designed to make you a smarter, more skillful doubles player.  Each session is developed for specific skill level players. You’ll get coaching advice, focused practice time and game situations centered on: Serve & Return, Drop shots and Transitioning to the Non-Volley Zone Line.                                  *     *    *    *Please refer to the above descriptions.Once registered, the instructor will verify that the participant qualifies for this level.
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM	Pickleball - Level 1 Beginner - Tues. mornings Pickle ball is a paddle sport played on a badminton-sized court and can be described as a cross between tennis and ping-pong. It can be played as doubles or singles. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn and play, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players.  Sneakers are required. Players registering for the first time are asked to register for the intro class.Pay to Play Novice at OTH -This four day program is pay to play.  Novice players will gather for an hour, meet new players and just have fun playing games.  An instructor will be present to support and keep score.    Introduction to PickleballThis four-week class is for those new to the game or for those who want more experience before moving onto the Beginner class. During this class participants will be introduced to basic rules, fundamentals of strokes, court positioning, and score keeping.    Level 1 - Beginner The beginner class will focus on basics of the game. Throughout the class participants will continue to improve on the rules of the game, strokes, learn to serve and expanding their knowledge of score keeping. Level 2 - Novice- Moves n a sale and balanced manner- Able to hit a forehand with direction- Hits backhand(not run around it), but not in a consistent manner- Can accurately place serve into correct area 75% of the time- Demonstrate proper court positioning- Able to accurately keep score- Able to volley with some direction- Understands basic rules (for example, two bounce rule, no volley zone)- Able to sustain short rallies Level 3 - Intermediate- Has good mobility, good hand-eye coordination and good quickness of hands and feet- Good stamina and/or physical conditioning-Able to sustain medium length rallies against other intermediate players- Has some understanding of pickleball strategy and successfully implements it at times-Able to hit forehands and backhands with direction- Able to sustain a dink rally- Able to volley opponent's drives with some consistency. - Attempts drop shots with occasional success- Often moves to non-volley zone with opportunity is there - Attempts overhead shots with some success, may not have proper technique- Aware of partners position on court.  Level 4 - Advanced Intermediate - Has very good pickleball footwork, very good mobility to cover the court, very good hand-eye coordination, as well as very good quickness for hands and feet.- Has very good stamina and physical conditioning- Sometimes plans and plays strategically at game speed- Able to sustain medium to long rallies against other Advanced Intermediate players - Able to use forehand and backhand with pace,control and consistency.  - Executes serve/return with ability to control depth and direction- Attempts drop shots and is often successful- Able to volley with some control- Able to dink with some control of height/depth and sustain medium length rallies- Moves to non-volley zone when opportunity is there- Able to hit an overhead with some success, utilizing proper technique- Aware of partner's position and communicates during play Level 5 - Advanced- Has excellent pickleball footwork, mobility and hand-eye coordination, as well as quick hands and feet- Has excellent stamina and physical conditioning- Plays strategically at game speed- Player is able to sustain long rallies of varied pace against other Advanced players- Consistently hits forehand and backhand with depth and control- Consistently places serves/returns with varying depth and control- Consistently attempts and is mostly successful at drop shots- Consistently able to volley a variety of shots at different speeds. - Understands the block/reset volley and often can convert hard shots to soft shots- Sustains a dink exchange with patience to elicit a "put away"{ shot- Focuses on keeping opponents back- Knows partner's position and able to move as a team, can switch, has good communication.- Consistently executes overheads and has proper technique- Able to control the no volley zone.The Jabish Brook outdoor pickleball courts are located at 61 Springfield Rd.The Chestnut Hill outdoor pickleball courts are located at 59 State St.Please view the video below to be familiar with how the system works. Click Here for Pickleball Paddle Play Organizer VideoSKILLS & DRILLS Intermediate playersIn this extended clinic (2.0 hours) with a small class. Bob Stephens & Laurie Shannon, PPR Certified Pickleball Coaches, will put you through specific drills designed to make you a smarter, more skillful doubles player.  Each session is developed for specific skill level players. You’ll get coaching advice, focused practice time and game situations centered on: Serve & Return, Drop shots and Transitioning to the Non-Volley Zone Line.                                  *     *    *    *Please refer to the above descriptions.Once registered, the instructor will verify that the participant qualifies for this level.
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM	Pickleball - Level 2 Novice - Tues. Pickle ball is a paddle sport played on a badminton-sized court and can be described as a cross between tennis and ping-pong. It can be played as doubles or singles. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn and play, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players.  Sneakers are required. Players registering for the first time are asked to register for the intro class.Pay to Play Novice at OTH -This four day program is pay to play.  Novice players will gather for an hour, meet new players and just have fun playing games.  An instructor will be present to support and keep score.    Introduction to PickleballThis four-week class is for those new to the game or for those who want more experience before moving onto the Beginner class. During this class participants will be introduced to basic rules, fundamentals of strokes, court positioning, and score keeping.    Level 1 - Beginner The beginner class will focus on basics of the game. Throughout the class participants will continue to improve on the rules of the game, strokes, learn to serve and expanding their knowledge of score keeping. Level 2 - Novice- Moves n a sale and balanced manner- Able to hit a forehand with direction- Hits backhand(not run around it), but not in a consistent manner- Can accurately place serve into correct area 75% of the time- Demonstrate proper court positioning- Able to accurately keep score- Able to volley with some direction- Understands basic rules (for example, two bounce rule, no volley zone)- Able to sustain short rallies Level 3 - Intermediate- Has good mobility, good hand-eye coordination and good quickness of hands and feet- Good stamina and/or physical conditioning-Able to sustain medium length rallies against other intermediate players- Has some understanding of pickleball strategy and successfully implements it at times-Able to hit forehands and backhands with direction- Able to sustain a dink rally- Able to volley opponent's drives with some consistency. - Attempts drop shots with occasional success- Often moves to non-volley zone with opportunity is there - Attempts overhead shots with some success, may not have proper technique- Aware of partners position on court.  Level 4 - Advanced Intermediate - Has very good pickleball footwork, very good mobility to cover the court, very good hand-eye coordination, as well as very good quickness for hands and feet.- Has very good stamina and physical conditioning- Sometimes plans and plays strategically at game speed- Able to sustain medium to long rallies against other Advanced Intermediate players - Able to use forehand and backhand with pace,control and consistency.  - Executes serve/return with ability to control depth and direction- Attempts drop shots and is often successful- Able to volley with some control- Able to dink with some control of height/depth and sustain medium length rallies- Moves to non-volley zone when opportunity is there- Able to hit an overhead with some success, utilizing proper technique- Aware of partner's position and communicates during play Level 5 - Advanced- Has excellent pickleball footwork, mobility and hand-eye coordination, as well as quick hands and feet- Has excellent stamina and physical conditioning- Plays strategically at game speed- Player is able to sustain long rallies of varied pace against other Advanced players- Consistently hits forehand and backhand with depth and control- Consistently places serves/returns with varying depth and control- Consistently attempts and is mostly successful at drop shots- Consistently able to volley a variety of shots at different speeds. - Understands the block/reset volley and often can convert hard shots to soft shots- Sustains a dink exchange with patience to elicit a "put away"{ shot- Focuses on keeping opponents back- Knows partner's position and able to move as a team, can switch, has good communication.- Consistently executes overheads and has proper technique- Able to control the no volley zone.The Jabish Brook outdoor pickleball courts are located at 61 Springfield Rd.The Chestnut Hill outdoor pickleball courts are located at 59 State St.Please view the video below to be familiar with how the system works. Click Here for Pickleball Paddle Play Organizer VideoSKILLS & DRILLS Intermediate playersIn this extended clinic (2.0 hours) with a small class. Bob Stephens & Laurie Shannon, PPR Certified Pickleball Coaches, will put you through specific drills designed to make you a smarter, more skillful doubles player.  Each session is developed for specific skill level players. You’ll get coaching advice, focused practice time and game situations centered on: Serve & Return, Drop shots and Transitioning to the Non-Volley Zone Line.                                  *     *    *    *Please refer to the above descriptions.Once registered, the instructor will verify that the participant qualifies for this level.
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Junior Rays Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
3:30 PM - 5:15 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Senior Rays Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - High School Meet Pass Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Race Club Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM	Jujitsu Kids - Beginner - Kids - December Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu blends traditional, japanese martial arts practices with self-defense based perspectives and training ideologies. The goal is to develop an individual that will demonstrate kindness, compassion, discipline, and respect, as well as the ability to de-escalate dangerous and potentially dangerous situations. Every student receives individual attention in a safe and positive learning environment. Instructor Safe Sport Act trained and certified and CPR certified.  Beginner is for new students and current Shoshin Ryu White belts and Yellow belts.Intermediate is for current Shoshin Ryu Orange belts and higher.New Student Informational Video
4:45 PM - 5:30 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Mini Rays Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM	Jujitsu Kids - Intermediate - Kids - December Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu blends traditional, japanese martial arts practices with self-defense based perspectives and training ideologies. The goal is to develop an individual that will demonstrate kindness, compassion, discipline, and respect, as well as the ability to de-escalate dangerous and potentially dangerous situations. Every student receives individual attention in a safe and positive learning environment. Instructor Safe Sport Act trained and certified and CPR certified.  Beginner is for new students and current Shoshin Ryu White belts and Yellow belts.Intermediate is for current Shoshin Ryu Orange belts and higher.New Student Informational Video
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	High School Recreation Basketball - Grades 9-12 (DARE) - High School Rec Basketball 2024-2025 This program is open to Boys and Girls in grades 9-12 who are residents of Belchertown and also available to school choice students. Members of a Varsity, JV or Freshman high school basketball team are not eligible.This program is for all participants to have fun and enjoy the game of basketball.  Once evaluations are complete teams will be selected. Games will begin in early January with the season ending in early March with a playoff tournament. This a co-ed league for boys and girls.Evaluations for this league will be on Sunday, December 15th at the Jabish Brook as follows:6:00 p.m. - Grade 96:45 p.m - Grade 107:30 p.m. - Grade 118:15 p.m. - Grade 12 Must be registered in our system and fee paid before evaluations to participate.Jewelry as prescribed in NFHS Rule is illegal and cannot be worn. This includes earrings, necklaces, rubber bracelets, rings, etc… Tape covering earrings is not permissible.
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Jujitsu - Adults - Jujitsu - Adult - December Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu blends traditional, Japanese martial arts practices with self-defense based perspectives and training ideologies. The goal is to develop an individual that will demonstrate kindness, compassion, discipline, and respect, as well as the ability to de-escalate dangerous and potentially dangerous situations.Every student receives individual attention in a safe and positive learning environment.Instructor Safe Sport Act trained and certified and CPR certified.

Wednesday December 18, 2024
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM	Pickleball - Level 3 Intermediate - Wed. mornings Pickle ball is a paddle sport played on a badminton-sized court and can be described as a cross between tennis and ping-pong. It can be played as doubles or singles. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn and play, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players.  Sneakers are required. Players registering for the first time are asked to register for the intro class.Pay to Play Novice at OTH -This four day program is pay to play.  Novice players will gather for an hour, meet new players and just have fun playing games.  An instructor will be present to support and keep score.    Introduction to PickleballThis four-week class is for those new to the game or for those who want more experience before moving onto the Beginner class. During this class participants will be introduced to basic rules, fundamentals of strokes, court positioning, and score keeping.    Level 1 - Beginner The beginner class will focus on basics of the game. Throughout the class participants will continue to improve on the rules of the game, strokes, learn to serve and expanding their knowledge of score keeping. Level 2 - Novice- Moves n a sale and balanced manner- Able to hit a forehand with direction- Hits backhand(not run around it), but not in a consistent manner- Can accurately place serve into correct area 75% of the time- Demonstrate proper court positioning- Able to accurately keep score- Able to volley with some direction- Understands basic rules (for example, two bounce rule, no volley zone)- Able to sustain short rallies Level 3 - Intermediate- Has good mobility, good hand-eye coordination and good quickness of hands and feet- Good stamina and/or physical conditioning-Able to sustain medium length rallies against other intermediate players- Has some understanding of pickleball strategy and successfully implements it at times-Able to hit forehands and backhands with direction- Able to sustain a dink rally- Able to volley opponent's drives with some consistency. - Attempts drop shots with occasional success- Often moves to non-volley zone with opportunity is there - Attempts overhead shots with some success, may not have proper technique- Aware of partners position on court.  Level 4 - Advanced Intermediate - Has very good pickleball footwork, very good mobility to cover the court, very good hand-eye coordination, as well as very good quickness for hands and feet.- Has very good stamina and physical conditioning- Sometimes plans and plays strategically at game speed- Able to sustain medium to long rallies against other Advanced Intermediate players - Able to use forehand and backhand with pace,control and consistency.  - Executes serve/return with ability to control depth and direction- Attempts drop shots and is often successful- Able to volley with some control- Able to dink with some control of height/depth and sustain medium length rallies- Moves to non-volley zone when opportunity is there- Able to hit an overhead with some success, utilizing proper technique- Aware of partner's position and communicates during play Level 5 - Advanced- Has excellent pickleball footwork, mobility and hand-eye coordination, as well as quick hands and feet- Has excellent stamina and physical conditioning- Plays strategically at game speed- Player is able to sustain long rallies of varied pace against other Advanced players- Consistently hits forehand and backhand with depth and control- Consistently places serves/returns with varying depth and control- Consistently attempts and is mostly successful at drop shots- Consistently able to volley a variety of shots at different speeds. - Understands the block/reset volley and often can convert hard shots to soft shots- Sustains a dink exchange with patience to elicit a "put away"{ shot- Focuses on keeping opponents back- Knows partner's position and able to move as a team, can switch, has good communication.- Consistently executes overheads and has proper technique- Able to control the no volley zone.The Jabish Brook outdoor pickleball courts are located at 61 Springfield Rd.The Chestnut Hill outdoor pickleball courts are located at 59 State St.Please view the video below to be familiar with how the system works. Click Here for Pickleball Paddle Play Organizer VideoSKILLS & DRILLS Intermediate playersIn this extended clinic (2.0 hours) with a small class. Bob Stephens & Laurie Shannon, PPR Certified Pickleball Coaches, will put you through specific drills designed to make you a smarter, more skillful doubles player.  Each session is developed for specific skill level players. You’ll get coaching advice, focused practice time and game situations centered on: Serve & Return, Drop shots and Transitioning to the Non-Volley Zone Line.                                  *     *    *    *Please refer to the above descriptions.Once registered, the instructor will verify that the participant qualifies for this level.
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Junior Rays Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
3:30 PM - 5:15 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Senior Rays Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - High School Meet Pass Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Race Club Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
4:45 PM - 5:30 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Mini Rays Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
5:45 PM - 6:45 PM	Yoga - Adults - Yoga Wednesday with CA Moderate Mindful Yoga with Kerry Come join yoga with mindfulness practices such as short mediation, breathing exercises, and deep relaxation. Classes are formatted to include 50 to 55 minutes of flowing yoga poses that will incorporate attention to breath, awareness of alignment, and finding your personal balance between strength and flexibility in addition to mindfulness practices. Class will end or begin with a short breathing practice or mediation. The last class of a session includes a 30+ minute deep relaxation (also known as yoga nidra) in addition to movement. Modifications and alternative poses will also be offered. Please bring your own yoga mats.Class is held in C Common Room at Swift River School. (looking at the building, on the right side.)Ashtanga Inspired Yoga with CAAshtanga is an energetic yoga that focuses on synchronizing breath with movements, and building strength, flexibility and body awareness. Individual poses are presented in a sequence and are linked by flowing movements which will warm the body inviting deeper exploration of the practice. These sessions will begin with modifications accessible to all, and will build from there allowing each practitioner to explore their own expression of each posture.Vinyasa with BrentVinyasa is one of the most common styles of yoga practiced in the West. Vinyasa is a term used to describe continuous or dynamic movements between yoga poses. This flow of movement is excellent for getting your heart rate going and working up a sweat. Vinyasa can also help increase flexibility, strength, stability, calmness, and focus.  Participants are encouraged to bring a yoga mat, yoga blocks and water.  Some mats and blocks will be available. If Swift River School has early dismissal or is closed for the day, due to inclement weather, class will be cancelled for that evening. If Swift River School has a delayed opening, class is held. Summer Wed. yoga (dates in the catalog have been adjusted.)
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Private Rental
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	High School Recreation Basketball - Grades 9-12 (DARE) - High School Rec Basketball 2024-2025 This program is open to Boys and Girls in grades 9-12 who are residents of Belchertown and also available to school choice students. Members of a Varsity, JV or Freshman high school basketball team are not eligible.This program is for all participants to have fun and enjoy the game of basketball.  Once evaluations are complete teams will be selected. Games will begin in early January with the season ending in early March with a playoff tournament. This a co-ed league for boys and girls.Evaluations for this league will be on Sunday, December 15th at the Jabish Brook as follows:6:00 p.m. - Grade 96:45 p.m - Grade 107:30 p.m. - Grade 118:15 p.m. - Grade 12 Must be registered in our system and fee paid before evaluations to participate.Jewelry as prescribed in NFHS Rule is illegal and cannot be worn. This includes earrings, necklaces, rubber bracelets, rings, etc… Tape covering earrings is not permissible.
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Pickleball

Thursday December 19, 2024
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM	Pickleball - Level 2 - Novice - Pay to Play Pickle ball is a paddle sport played on a badminton-sized court and can be described as a cross between tennis and ping-pong. It can be played as doubles or singles. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn and play, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players.  Sneakers are required. Players registering for the first time are asked to register for the intro class.Pay to Play Novice at OTH -This four day program is pay to play.  Novice players will gather for an hour, meet new players and just have fun playing games.  An instructor will be present to support and keep score.    Introduction to PickleballThis four-week class is for those new to the game or for those who want more experience before moving onto the Beginner class. During this class participants will be introduced to basic rules, fundamentals of strokes, court positioning, and score keeping.    Level 1 - Beginner The beginner class will focus on basics of the game. Throughout the class participants will continue to improve on the rules of the game, strokes, learn to serve and expanding their knowledge of score keeping. Level 2 - Novice- Moves n a sale and balanced manner- Able to hit a forehand with direction- Hits backhand(not run around it), but not in a consistent manner- Can accurately place serve into correct area 75% of the time- Demonstrate proper court positioning- Able to accurately keep score- Able to volley with some direction- Understands basic rules (for example, two bounce rule, no volley zone)- Able to sustain short rallies Level 3 - Intermediate- Has good mobility, good hand-eye coordination and good quickness of hands and feet- Good stamina and/or physical conditioning-Able to sustain medium length rallies against other intermediate players- Has some understanding of pickleball strategy and successfully implements it at times-Able to hit forehands and backhands with direction- Able to sustain a dink rally- Able to volley opponent's drives with some consistency. - Attempts drop shots with occasional success- Often moves to non-volley zone with opportunity is there - Attempts overhead shots with some success, may not have proper technique- Aware of partners position on court.  Level 4 - Advanced Intermediate - Has very good pickleball footwork, very good mobility to cover the court, very good hand-eye coordination, as well as very good quickness for hands and feet.- Has very good stamina and physical conditioning- Sometimes plans and plays strategically at game speed- Able to sustain medium to long rallies against other Advanced Intermediate players - Able to use forehand and backhand with pace,control and consistency.  - Executes serve/return with ability to control depth and direction- Attempts drop shots and is often successful- Able to volley with some control- Able to dink with some control of height/depth and sustain medium length rallies- Moves to non-volley zone when opportunity is there- Able to hit an overhead with some success, utilizing proper technique- Aware of partner's position and communicates during play Level 5 - Advanced- Has excellent pickleball footwork, mobility and hand-eye coordination, as well as quick hands and feet- Has excellent stamina and physical conditioning- Plays strategically at game speed- Player is able to sustain long rallies of varied pace against other Advanced players- Consistently hits forehand and backhand with depth and control- Consistently places serves/returns with varying depth and control- Consistently attempts and is mostly successful at drop shots- Consistently able to volley a variety of shots at different speeds. - Understands the block/reset volley and often can convert hard shots to soft shots- Sustains a dink exchange with patience to elicit a "put away"{ shot- Focuses on keeping opponents back- Knows partner's position and able to move as a team, can switch, has good communication.- Consistently executes overheads and has proper technique- Able to control the no volley zone.The Jabish Brook outdoor pickleball courts are located at 61 Springfield Rd.The Chestnut Hill outdoor pickleball courts are located at 59 State St.Please view the video below to be familiar with how the system works. Click Here for Pickleball Paddle Play Organizer VideoSKILLS & DRILLS Intermediate playersIn this extended clinic (2.0 hours) with a small class. Bob Stephens & Laurie Shannon, PPR Certified Pickleball Coaches, will put you through specific drills designed to make you a smarter, more skillful doubles player.  Each session is developed for specific skill level players. You’ll get coaching advice, focused practice time and game situations centered on: Serve & Return, Drop shots and Transitioning to the Non-Volley Zone Line.                                  *     *    *    *Please refer to the above descriptions.Once registered, the instructor will verify that the participant qualifies for this level.
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Junior Rays Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Outdoor Learners - December 2024 The goal of this program is to get kids back outdoors while using their imagination and creativity to care for nature, create projects using simple materials, garden, and prepare no-cook foods. Gathering at the Swift River pavilion, we will do simple hands-on science projects, grow plants, follow no-cook recipes, craft, and learn basic skills to be prepared and resourceful. Projects may include - Make first aid kits and learn some basic first aid, make and use a compass, combine ingredients to make your own trail mix and energy bars, make solar oven s'mores, relax in a camping tent, work in the school garden, and cool off under the sprinkler.  Craft miniature cabins with sticks, make an insect viewer, collect some insects from the school garden and inspect them with a magnifying glass. Make iced hot chocolate and learn the history behind the drink. Wear an ice cube necklace to beat the heat and cook up some sun tea in the sun. Make solar oven s'mores, relax in a camping tent, work in the school garden, and cool off under the sprinkler. Make your own super bubble solution and see if you can stand in a bubble. Make twig and pinecone people, make and sail a twig raft,  and tie knots to make friendship bracelets with your new friends. Make solar oven s'mores, relax in a camping tent, work in the school garden, and cool off under the sprinkler. Pick up will be at the Swift River pavilion unless otherwise notified. Sessions will be held in the Swift River cafeteria during inclement weather.   Children will need a note from home to stay after school and gather in the pickup area.  Children are asked to bring a water bottle and snack.   Children will always need to be dressed and prepared for the outdoor weather. School nurse/school staff are not present for this after school program.
3:30 PM - 5:15 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Senior Rays Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - High School Meet Pass Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Race Club Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM	Jujitsu Kids - Beginner - Kids - December Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu blends traditional, japanese martial arts practices with self-defense based perspectives and training ideologies. The goal is to develop an individual that will demonstrate kindness, compassion, discipline, and respect, as well as the ability to de-escalate dangerous and potentially dangerous situations. Every student receives individual attention in a safe and positive learning environment. Instructor Safe Sport Act trained and certified and CPR certified.  Beginner is for new students and current Shoshin Ryu White belts and Yellow belts.Intermediate is for current Shoshin Ryu Orange belts and higher.New Student Informational Video
4:45 PM - 5:30 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Mini Rays Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM	Jujitsu Kids - Intermediate - Kids - December Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu blends traditional, japanese martial arts practices with self-defense based perspectives and training ideologies. The goal is to develop an individual that will demonstrate kindness, compassion, discipline, and respect, as well as the ability to de-escalate dangerous and potentially dangerous situations. Every student receives individual attention in a safe and positive learning environment. Instructor Safe Sport Act trained and certified and CPR certified.  Beginner is for new students and current Shoshin Ryu White belts and Yellow belts.Intermediate is for current Shoshin Ryu Orange belts and higher.New Student Informational Video
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	High School Recreation Basketball - Grades 9-12 (DARE) - High School Rec Basketball 2024-2025 This program is open to Boys and Girls in grades 9-12 who are residents of Belchertown and also available to school choice students. Members of a Varsity, JV or Freshman high school basketball team are not eligible.This program is for all participants to have fun and enjoy the game of basketball.  Once evaluations are complete teams will be selected. Games will begin in early January with the season ending in early March with a playoff tournament. This a co-ed league for boys and girls.Evaluations for this league will be on Sunday, December 15th at the Jabish Brook as follows:6:00 p.m. - Grade 96:45 p.m - Grade 107:30 p.m. - Grade 118:15 p.m. - Grade 12 Must be registered in our system and fee paid before evaluations to participate.Jewelry as prescribed in NFHS Rule is illegal and cannot be worn. This includes earrings, necklaces, rubber bracelets, rings, etc… Tape covering earrings is not permissible.
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Jujitsu - Adults - Jujitsu - Adult - December Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu blends traditional, Japanese martial arts practices with self-defense based perspectives and training ideologies. The goal is to develop an individual that will demonstrate kindness, compassion, discipline, and respect, as well as the ability to de-escalate dangerous and potentially dangerous situations.Every student receives individual attention in a safe and positive learning environment.Instructor Safe Sport Act trained and certified and CPR certified.

Friday December 20, 2024
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM	Yoga - Adults - Yoga Friday mornings with Brent Moderate Mindful Yoga with Kerry Come join yoga with mindfulness practices such as short mediation, breathing exercises, and deep relaxation. Classes are formatted to include 50 to 55 minutes of flowing yoga poses that will incorporate attention to breath, awareness of alignment, and finding your personal balance between strength and flexibility in addition to mindfulness practices. Class will end or begin with a short breathing practice or mediation. The last class of a session includes a 30+ minute deep relaxation (also known as yoga nidra) in addition to movement. Modifications and alternative poses will also be offered. Please bring your own yoga mats.Class is held in C Common Room at Swift River School. (looking at the building, on the right side.)Ashtanga Inspired Yoga with CAAshtanga is an energetic yoga that focuses on synchronizing breath with movements, and building strength, flexibility and body awareness. Individual poses are presented in a sequence and are linked by flowing movements which will warm the body inviting deeper exploration of the practice. These sessions will begin with modifications accessible to all, and will build from there allowing each practitioner to explore their own expression of each posture.Vinyasa with BrentVinyasa is one of the most common styles of yoga practiced in the West. Vinyasa is a term used to describe continuous or dynamic movements between yoga poses. This flow of movement is excellent for getting your heart rate going and working up a sweat. Vinyasa can also help increase flexibility, strength, stability, calmness, and focus.  Participants are encouraged to bring a yoga mat, yoga blocks and water.  Some mats and blocks will be available. If Swift River School has early dismissal or is closed for the day, due to inclement weather, class will be cancelled for that evening. If Swift River School has a delayed opening, class is held. Summer Wed. yoga (dates in the catalog have been adjusted.)
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Junior Rays Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
3:30 PM - 5:15 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Senior Rays Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - High School Meet Pass Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Race Club Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
4:45 PM - 5:30 PM	Stingrays Swim Team - Stingrays Swim Team - Fall 2024 - Mini Rays Fun • Teamwork • Confidence • Achievement • Friendship • Excitement Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning new strokes with the Belchertown Stingrays. If you are not sure you are ready to join the Stingrays, come and try it!  We are happy to offer a full Fall 2024 season for our Mini, Junior, Senior, and Race Club Stingrays. Coach Jen assigns each new participant to a practice group. Participants are expected to attend all practice times in accordance with their swim group each week in order to get the most benefit from the program. Swimmers must attend at least 4 swim meets to qualify for Championships.Race Club is a group for swimmers with higher level competitive goals: reaching A standard or higher USA swimming times, swimming competitively at High School Level, or have aspirations of Division 3 College swimming. Ages 13-18.
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	High School Recreation Basketball - Grades 9-12 (DARE) - High School Rec Basketball 2024-2025 This program is open to Boys and Girls in grades 9-12 who are residents of Belchertown and also available to school choice students. Members of a Varsity, JV or Freshman high school basketball team are not eligible.This program is for all participants to have fun and enjoy the game of basketball.  Once evaluations are complete teams will be selected. Games will begin in early January with the season ending in early March with a playoff tournament. This a co-ed league for boys and girls.Evaluations for this league will be on Sunday, December 15th at the Jabish Brook as follows:6:00 p.m. - Grade 96:45 p.m - Grade 107:30 p.m. - Grade 118:15 p.m. - Grade 12 Must be registered in our system and fee paid before evaluations to participate.Jewelry as prescribed in NFHS Rule is illegal and cannot be worn. This includes earrings, necklaces, rubber bracelets, rings, etc… Tape covering earrings is not permissible.

Saturday December 21, 2024
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM	High School Recreation Basketball - Grades 9-12 (DARE) - High School Rec Basketball 2024-2025 This program is open to Boys and Girls in grades 9-12 who are residents of Belchertown and also available to school choice students. Members of a Varsity, JV or Freshman high school basketball team are not eligible.This program is for all participants to have fun and enjoy the game of basketball.  Once evaluations are complete teams will be selected. Games will begin in early January with the season ending in early March with a playoff tournament. This a co-ed league for boys and girls.Evaluations for this league will be on Sunday, December 15th at the Jabish Brook as follows:6:00 p.m. - Grade 96:45 p.m - Grade 107:30 p.m. - Grade 118:15 p.m. - Grade 12 Must be registered in our system and fee paid before evaluations to participate.Jewelry as prescribed in NFHS Rule is illegal and cannot be worn. This includes earrings, necklaces, rubber bracelets, rings, etc… Tape covering earrings is not permissible.