• GOLF

    At Golf Brook Golf Center

    Lessons will cover the following fundamentals: grip, stance, posture, backswing, follow-through, sand shots, downswing, chipping, putting, equipment information, and golf etiquette. Bring along a 3-wood, 7-iron, pitching wedge, and putter. If you don’t have clubs, equipment is available.

    YOUTH GOLF LESSONS
    Session I: Saturdays. Sept. 10- Oct 8, 2011
    Session II: Sundays, Sept. 11- Oct 9, 2010
    Session III: Saturdays, Oct 22-Nov 19, 2011
    Session IV: Sundays, Oct 23-Nov 20, 2011
    Location: Great Brook Golf Center
    Time: 10:00-11:00 am
    Fee: Residents $80
    Non-Residents $95
    For a 5 week program ($7.00 weekly for a small bucket of balls)
    Ages: 8 – 15

    Instructor: Chris Hedden
    This is a great opportunity to learn the fundamentals of golf: grip, stance, posture, back swing, follow through, sand shots, chipping, putting and golf etiquette. Each student must purchase a basket of ball for each lesson

  • KARATE

    Program will be offered to Youth and Adults and will run in five week sessions. The kids will learn Concentration, Self-Confidence, and Listiening Skills while practicing the art of modern and traditional Tai Kwon Do. Through drills,students will ;earn respect, manners, self-defense (Stranger Danger), and improved fitness. This is an introductory program and uniforms are not required for the first 5 weeks. All classes are taught by Bob Chester, a 5th degree Black belt.

    YOUTH:

    Session I:Tuesdays, Sept. 20 - Oct.25, 2011
    Session II: Tuesdays, Nov. 8 - Dec.13, 2011
    Session III: Tuesdays, Jan 10-Feb 7, 2012
    Session IV: Tuesdays, Feb 21-March 20, 2012
    Time: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
    Where: West Side Middle School, 250 Brandegee Ave, Groton
    Fee: $40.00 per 5 week session

    ADULTS:

    Session I: Tuesdays, Sept 20 – Oct 25, 2011
    Session II: Tuesdas, Nov. 8 - Dec.13, 2011
    Session III: Tuesdays, Jan 10-Feb 7, 2012
    Session IV: Tuesdays, Feb 21-March 20, 2012
    Time: 7:45—8:45 pm
    Where: West Side Middle School, 250 Brandegee Ave, Groton
    Fee: $40.00 per 5 week session

  • Swim

    FAMILY SWIM

    Avery Point Pool
    1084 Shennecossett Rd
    Session I: Sundays, Sept. 25-Nov. 20, 2011
    Session II: Sundays, Jan 15-March 25, 2012
    Time: 6:00 – 7:30 pm
    Fee: FREE!!
    This program is a fun evening for families to get together and enjoy the pool at the UCONN campus at Avery Point. It is open to City Residents and City employees ONLY

    ADULT SWIM

    When: Tuesdays and Thursdays
    Time: 9-11 am
    Fee: FREE!
    This program is intended for ADULTS ONLY. It is open to City Residents and City employees ONLY

  • SHOOT STRAIGHT BASKETBALL 2011 - 2012

    Grades 1, 2 & 3
    Saturdays, starting December 3rd
    9:30 – 11:00 am

    Grades 4,5 & 6
    Mondays, starting November 28
    6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

    The above programs are for both boys and girls. Emphasizing fundamentals, physical fitness, sportsmanship, equal play and teamwork. Helps develop a youngster’s positive self-image. Teaches youngsters that sports can be played for FUN.

    GRADES 7 – 12 Tuesdays, starting November 29, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
    League play with emphasis on fundamentals, physical fitness, sportsmanship, and teamwork. Teams will be picked and a regular schedule of games will be played. Participants CAN NOT be a member of a High School team.
    Location: West Side Middle School
    Fee: $20.00

If you have any questions, please call the Parks & Recreation Office at 860.446.4128