Youth Sports

SPORTS

 

 Hudson Youth Fall Baseball and Softball Program

 

For further information, please contact Rick Hart

at 330-656-0090 or via e-mail at RHart@JumpStartSports.com.

 

Fee:  All Fall Baseball and Softball programs cost $80.00 and include a team shirt and MLB hat.

 

T-Birds t-ball:  A fun and highly instructional introduction to baseball for 3 and 4 year olds. Players learn the basics of throwing, catching, fielding, batting, and base running, and then apply what they have learned in fun, non-competitive games. Sessions are one hour long, one day per week, and include all instruction and game play in one outing. Sessions will be held on Saturdays (9/6 - 10/25) from 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Some sessions may be held from 1:30 - 2:30. Team rosters and schedules will be e-mailed in late August. All sessions will be held at Oak Grove Park back fields, 2300 Barlow Rd, Hudson, OH, 44236 (on Barlow Rd, near Stow Rd).

# 087    Saturdays              9/6 - 10/25            Oak Grove Park back fields

 

Rookie League Baseball: A fun introduction to coach pitch baseball for 5 and 6 year olds. Players will receive instruction in all basics of the sport, and will apply what they have learned in fun games. The games will be non-competitive and no score will be kept, but hits and outs will be recorded as they are in older coach pitch programs. Players who are not able to hit a pitched ball will be able to use a tee while learning. Six year olds who are experienced in this level of play may choose to play in the more advanced coach pitch program (see the "Minor League" description below). Rookie League sessions are 1 hours long and include all instruction and game play. Sessions will be held on Saturday afternoons (9/6 - 10/25) from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. or  from 2:30 - 4:00 p.m.. Team rosters and schedules will be e-mailed in late August. All sessions will be held at Oak Grove Park back fields, 2300 Barlow Rd, Hudson, OH, 44236 (on Barlow Rd, near Stow Rd).

# 088    Saturdays              9/6 - 10/25            Oak Grove Park back fields

              

Minor League Baseball: Coach pitch baseball for 6-8 year olds. The concentration of this program will be recreational game play with instruction implemented within the context of the game. Games will be low level competition as no score will be kept, but players will get hits, make outs, and score runs. An inning consists of three outs or five runs (whichever comes first).  6 year olds may choose to play in the more instructional Rookie League (see above). 8 year olds may choose to play in the more competitive "Major Leagues" (see below). All games will be held on Wednesday evenings (9/3-10/22) from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. and will be held at Barlow Farm Park, 2100 Barlow Rd., Hudson, Ohio, 44236. Team rosters and schedules will be e-mailed in late August.

# 658    Wednesdays         9/3 - 10/22            Barlow Farm Park

 

"Major League" Baseball: Recreational "kid pitch" baseball for 8 - 10 year olds. Little League kid pitch baseball rules will be used in this fun and instructional program. It is a great way for kids to learn about "real" baseball in a fun program and to continue playing ball while the weather is still warm. All games will be held on Tuesday evenings (9/2 - 10/21) from 5:30 - dusk, and will be held at Barlow Farm Park, 2100 Barlow Rd., Hudson, Ohio, 44236. Team rosters and schedules will be e-mailed in late August.

# 659    Tuesdays               9/2 - 10/21            Barlow Farm Park

 

 

 Girls Coach Pitch Softball: Coach-pitch softball for girls 6-9 year olds. The concentration of this program will be recreational game play with instruction implemented within the context of the game. Games will be low level competition as no score will be kept, but players will get hits, make outs, and score runs. An inning consists of three outs or five runs (whichever comes first).  Sessions will be held on Saturday mornings (9/6 - 10/25) from 10:30 a.m. - noon. Team rosters and schedules will be e-mailed in late August. All sessions will be held at Oak Grove Park back fields, 2300 Barlow Rd, Hudson, OH, 44236 (on Barlow Rd, near Stow Rd).

# 657    Saturdays              9/6 - 10/25            Oak Grove Park back fields

 

COACHES TRAINING: Parents are encouraged to participate in the coaching and will receive training, assistance from an on-site Jump Start Sports Program Director, practice plans, and an introduction to the Coaching 4 Life system for teaching character and life skills within the context of a sports season.

 

 

Hudson Youth Flag Football Program

The Jump Start Flag Football Program now has THE EDGE!

Children in grades K-5 will have a blast learning the basics of football, receive an NFL replica jersey, and play fun, low competition games under adult supervision. New this year, all coaches will receive a wide-ranging coaching training program implemented by The Edge Sports Performance Academy. Each coach will receive a detailed practice plan, an offensive and defensive playbook, extensive information and support regarding communicating with players and parents, and an introduction to  the Coaching 4 Life game plan for building character and teaching life lessons to players within the context of a sports season. The improved organization, training, and support for coaches will mean a more meaningful experience for all players. Parents who participate in the coaching will receive these benefits at no additional charge.

Fee:  $95, includes NFL replica jersey and participation trophy

# 674      AFTERSCHOOL:  Thursdays, 9/4 - 10/23

Grades K-1:  (3:20 - 4:30 p.m.)   Evamere students must give their teacher a note to meet in the gymnasium after school and will be escorted to the East Woods fields by an adult.             

Grades 2-3: (3:50 - 5:00 p.m.)  McDowell students must have a note allowing them to be released with parent pickup & will be escorted to the fields. Ellsworth Hill  School students can receive permission to take a bus to McDowell or can participate in a parent carpool.

Grades 4-5: (3:05 - 4:30 p.m.) East Woods students should have a note allowing them to be released with walkers and should meet at the fields behind the school.

                EVENING: Thursdays, 9/4 - 10/23

#676       Pee Wee League: Grades K-1           5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

#675       Pony League:  Grades 2-3 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Location:  East Woods Fields

 

   

 

 

 

 

Hudson Youth Kiwanis Basketball Program

 

HCER and the Hudson Kiwanis Club are teaming up to offer the 29th Annual Hudson Youth Basketball Program for boys and girls in grades 1 to 8. This program is integrated with the Hudson Schools Basketball program and  works as a feeder program for the same.  The emphasis is on individual skill and team development. Unique features of this program include coaches clinics offered by HS Varsity BB Coaches, Post season tournament, Super Sunday televised championship games, travel teams for appropriate grade levels, KSU clinic and game, guest night at a Hudson varsity game, team and individual photos, etc.  With the exception of the grade 1-2 division, each week there is one designated team practice night for each team and one Saturday game. Volunteer adult coaches who are supported by League Directors, Kiwanis BB Committee and HCER office team form the leadership core for this top notch program. 

 Please select one of the highighted registration forms to download and print.

 

BOYS-GIRLS DIVISION-Grades 1-2   Registration flyer for Grades 1-2

Player evaluations for this division will be on Sat. Oct. 25..  This league does not have a weekly practice but plays a low key games and practice sessions on Saturday mornings at the new Ellsworth Hill gymnasium. New this year will be two separate leagues for grade one and grade two.

Fee:  $78 (After 10/6, the fee is $83 per player)

# 774    1st Grade

# 775    2nd Grade

 

BOYS DIVISON-Grades 3-8  Registration Flyer for Boys grades 3-6  Registration flyer for Boys 7-8

Player evaluations will be Saturday, October 11 for grades 3-6. Coaches will contact their respective players on Sunday, October 19 to advise of first practice and parent-player team meeting. After pre-season practice, a season of games will be played beginning  on Saturday, November 1. The season will conclude with an exciting  post season single elimination tournament that  begins on Jan. 31.

Player evaluations for Grades 7-8 will be Saturday, Nov. 1  with team practices beginning the week of Nov. 4, and first game is set for Saturday, November 8. Make-up times for players who miss the regular evaluation will be Sunday, Nov. 2,  but each player must be evaluated before team placement is granted.  Players who miss the primary evaluation session might be required to miss the first regular season game.

Fee:  $94, $88 for each additional child (After 10/6, the fee is $99 per player)

# 776    Boys Grade 3

# 777   Boys Grade 4

# 778    Boys Grade 5

# 779    Boys Grade 6

# 780    Boys Grades 7 & 8

 

GIRLS DIVISION-Grades 3-8 Registration Flyer for Girls Grades 3-6

Registration flyer for Girls 7-8

 Player evaluations and team placement will be held on Saturday, Oct.11 for grades 3-8. Due to Middle School basketball team selections, the 7/8 division will conclude on Saturday, Dec. 20.  The grade 7-8 League will meet on Mon. Oct. 13 for practice and  team placement followed by a series of  preseason practices with first game slated for Oct 25. League 3-4 & 5-6 will have player evaluations on Sat. Oct. 11, and coaches will notify players by phone on Sunday, Oct 19 to confirm team placement. The first practice will be Monday, Oct. 20. Following pre-season practices, the first games will be played on Nov. 1 for grades 3-6 and Oct. 25 for grades 7-8.

Weekday practice session for all girls leagues will be Monday nights.

Fee:  $94, $88 for each additional child (After 10/6, the fee is $99 per player)

# 785    Girls Grades 3 & 4

# 786    Girls Grades 5 & 6

Fee:  $ 78 (After 10/6, the fee is $83 per player)

# 787    Girls Grades 7 & 8

 

HOW TO REGISTER FOR KIWANIS BASKETBALL

In person registration ONLY at Hudson High School Commons

per the following schedule:

                              Tuesday, September 30       7 to 8:30 pm

                              Saturday, October 4             10 am to 12 noon

Download registration forms from above, to save time!

You may register at the HCER office from Oct. 6 until the evaluation date,

but the late fee will be in effect.

 Note:  Due to schedule conflicts, players in the Kiwanis program

cannot play in the CYO  league.

 

 Move Into Fitness (Ages 5 and up) 

 

Hudson Youth Wrestling Program

 

LATE FALL: Team Kratos Introduction to Wrestling (3 week program)

Lead Instructors: Adam Lange, Doug Williams

Designed for boys in grades K-8th, this three week program introduces participants to the sport of wrestling. Over a series of six, 1.5 hour sessions, participants are exposed to basic wrestling skills and techniques, The rate of instruction is specifically geared to accommodate 1st year and novice wrestlers. At the end of the six session program, participants who have an interest in continuing their wrestling development are encouraged to register for the Team Kratos Novice Youth Wrestling Program.

Practice Location: HHS Wrestling Room

Practice Times: 6pm-7:30pm

Practice Schedule: Tuesdays, Thursdays (Oct 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23)

Fees: $40 (includes shirt)  (Course # 799)

 

WINTER: Team Kratos Novice Youth Wrestling Program (14 week program)

Lead Instructors: Joe Caniglia, Scott Slater, Doug Williams

Designed for boys in grades K-6th, this fourteen-week program is geared for novice level participants who desire to build a comprehensive understanding of wrestling skills and techniques. Participants in this program have an opportunity to compete in local area weekend matches and novice tournaments against wrestlers of similar ability .

Practice Schedule: 1st Week of Practice (10/27 Monday, 10/28 Tues, 10/29 Wed, 10/30 Thur, 11/1 Sat)

Week 2 - 14: Tuesdays, Thursdays (11/4 through 2/14)

Practice Location: HHS Wrestling Room

Practice Times: 6:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. (weeknights)

Fees: $100, includes shirt, shorts, backpacks, and league fees (Course # 800)

 

WINTER: Team Kratos Advanced Youth Wrestling Program (19 week program)

Lead Instructors: Joe Caniglia, Scott Slater, Doug Williams

Designed for boys in grades K-6th, this nineteen-week program is structured for the more advanced wrestler who has at least one year of previous wrestling experience and is ready to take their wrestling skill to the next level. This program provides advanced skill instruction and conducts personalized match reviews through use of video recording equipment.. Participants are provided ample opportunities to test their mettle against more seasoned wrestlers from neighboring youth wrestling programs as well as compete in open wrestling tournaments to include the Grade School Districts/State Wrestling Championships..

Practice Schedule: 1st Week of Practice (10/27 Monday, 10/28 Tues, 10/29 Wed, 10/30 Thur, 11/1 Sat)

Week 2 - 18: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays (11/4 through 3/19)

Practice Location: HHS Wrestling Room

Practice Times: 6:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. (weeknights), 10:30am-12:30pm (Saturdays)

Fees: $150, includes shirt, shorts, backpacks, and league fees  (Course # 801)

 

 

 

HEAT  Morning Competitive Swim Team

The Hudson Explorers Aquatic Team (HEAT) is one of the premier competitive USA swim programs in Northeast Ohio.  HEAT's goal is to promote competitive swimming as a lifelong sport and help every individual improve and achieve their personal goals.  The HEAT program works coherently with the Hudson High School varsity program and the Learn-To-Swim program to provide Hudson with a fluid swimming community.  If you swam on a competitive team in the summer, now it is time to improve your skills and challenge yourself to get to the next level.  We will be offering a new group this year.  We will have an East Woods Students am swim practice for those 4th and 5th graders interested in getting into competitive swimming.  This group will practice before school from 7:15am - 8:00am.  This will be for swimmers new to competitive swimming and the main focus will be on stroke technique and skill development.  Our coaching staff includes Matt Davis who is the Head HEAT and Varsity High School coach.  He has had competitive swimming and coaching experience for nearly 20 years.  Head Age Group Coach Katherine Kleinert who has been involved with the HEAT for more than 6 years.  All coaches have extensive swimming, teaching and coaching experience.  HEAT's fall/winter season runs from September to March and provides competitive USA meets on most weekends.  If you have any questions you can visit www.hudsonheat.com or email coach Matt Davis at davism@hudson.edu or call 330-653-1264. 

 

 

East Woods Ski Club Grades 4 & 5

Ski Coordinator:  Mark Mummey

This popular program includes five lessons, lift tickets and transportation. After  five sessions, student may continue to ski weekly until season is over during the designated time slot. Skier will receive 3 open lift passes if registered by 11/5. A safety proficiency test is required and ski tags are marked accordingly so students can ski only slopes for which they are rated.  Parents must complete the tri-fold registration form required by Boston Mills/Brandywine.

Mandatory skier's meeting:  Oct. 16, EW Media Center at 3:30 p.m.  Lift passes will be out before winter break if registration is completed by 11/5. Add $10 if registered after 11/5. Skiers have choice of ski or snowboard. Limit 80.

Fee:        #767       Package A            $215 with Rentals

                #768       Package B            $165 without Rentals

                #769       Package C            $100 Transp. Only

5 Sundays  1/11- 2/8           4:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

 

 

 

Instructors:  Little Leapers, Inc.

Join us for this FUN, high energy, fitness class focusing on cardio training, eye hand coordination, body awareness, strengthening exercises and more. Activities will include calisthenics, potato sac races, jumping rope, the "race car" game, tumble trak and MORE! Children will build self-esteem and attain self-confidence. Additional focus on teamwork will compliment the program. 

Age:  4-5 Year Old Class   Fee: $49

# 638      7 Fridays               9/5 - 10/17            10:30-11:15 a.m.

Age: 5-7 Year Old Class    Fee: $63

# 639      7 Mondays             9/8 - 10/20            4:30-5:30 p.m.

Age: 8 Years + Class          Fee: $63

# 640      7 Wednesdays      9/3 - 10/15            4:30-5:30 p.m.

Little Leapers, 1595 Georgetown Rd. Ste I, Hudson

 

Foil Fencing For Kids Grades 4 - 8 

Instructor:  Tom Nagy

Designed for students in grades 4 - 8, this program is an introduction to the fundamentals of modern foil fencing.  Fun and safety are emphasized.  Fencing improves hand-eye coordination, agility, dexterity and stamina.  Fencing also develops social skills and manners.  All equipment provided.  Limit 22.   

Fee:  $52

6 Mondays   10/20 - 11/24

# 626         Grades 4 - 8        3:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

EW Commons

 

 

AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS

 

After School Soccer

Children in grades K-5 have a blast learning the basics of soccer and play fun, low competition games under adult supervision. All players will receive a Hudson soccer T-shirt.

Fee: $70, includes a Hudson soccer T-shirt  and water bottle

# 684      Afterschool Program:        Grades K-5           Tuesdays               9/2 - 10/21            See time for each grade below

Grades K-1           3:20 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.   

Evamere students must give their teacher a note to meet in the gymnasium after school and will be escorted to the East Woods fields by an adult.

               

Grades 2-3            3:50 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.   

McDowell students must have a note allowing them to be released with parent pickup and will be escorted to the fields. Ellsworth Hill students can receive permission to take a bus to McDowell or participate in a parent carpool.

               

Grades 4-5            3:05 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.   

East Woods students should have a note allowing them to be released with walkers and should meet at the fields behind the school.

 East Woods Fields

 

Afterschool Basketball

Instructor:  Johnny Rondo

This afterschool basketball program is first and foremost... FUN!  No "benchwarmers" in this program...  Everyone plays the entire time.  Instruction will focus on good sportsmanship, fundamental skills, teamwork, and the rules of the game.  No classes will be re-scheduled for school closing due to weather.  Limit 12.            

Fee:  $ 40 for each session.                  

Session 1

6 Mondays          9/22 - 10/27  at McDowell                                                 

# 750   Grade 3    Boys                                     4:00 - 5:00 p.m.      

# 751   Grade 4/5    Boys                                 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

 

 6 Tuesdays        9/23 - 10/28  at McDowell                     

# 752   Grade 3    Boys                                     4:00 - 5:00 p.m.    

# 753   Adv. Grades 2-5                                   5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

 

6 Wednesdays    9/17 - 10/22  at Ellsworth Hill                                                        

# 756   Grade 2    Boys                                      3:45 - 4:45 p.m.       

# 757   Grade 1    Boys/Girls                          4:45 - 5:45 p.m.

 

6 Thursdays    9/11 - 10/16  at McDowell Gym                                                    

# 762   Grade 2/3    Girls                                4:00 - 5:00 p.m.         

# 763    Grade 4/5    Girls                                5:00 - 6:00 p.m.         

                          

 

Session 2

6 Mondays    11/3 - 12/8  at McDowell Gym                                                        

# 758   Grade 3    Boys                                     4:00 - 5:00 p.m.          

# 759   Grade 4/5    Boys                                 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

  

6 Tuesdays   11/4 - 12/9 at McDowell Gym                                                               

# 760   Grade 3    Boys                                     4:00 - 5:00 p.m.      

# 761   Adv. Grades 2-5                                   5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

 

6 Wednesdays  10/29 - 12/17 (except 11/12 & 11/26) at EH

# 764   Grade 2    Boys                                      3:45 - 4:45 p.m.        

# 765   Grade 1    Boys/Girls          4:45 - 5:45 p.m.

 

6 Thursdays   10/23 - 12/11 (except 11/13 & 11/27)  at McD

# 766   Grade 2/3    Girls                                4:00 - 5:00 p.m.     

# 770    Grade 4/5    Girls                                5:00 - 6:00 p.m.        

 

 

Dribbling and Shooting Clinics (Grades 2-5)

Coach Johnny Rondo

This clinic will focus on skill development in the two vital areas of shooting and dribbling. Coach Johnny will use drills and repetition to reinforce and practice new skills. Limit 10.

Fee:  $35

5 Fridays                              4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

# 748 Session One              9/19 - 10/24 (except 10/17)

# 749 Session Two              11/7 - 12/19 (except 11/28)

McDowell Gym

 

After School Cheerleading

Instructor: Jump Start Sports staff

Children in grades K-3 will have a blast and get good exercise while they learn a variety of cheers, jumps, kicks and movements. We'll also play some fun and active cheerleading games!

Fee:  $65 per player

Grades K-1:

# 664      Mondays                11/3 - 12/15                    

3:20 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.          

Evamere Gym

 

Grades 2-3:

# 665      Wednesdays         10/29 - 12/17  (except 11/26)

3:50 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.          

McDowell Gym (Ellsworth Hill students can take the bus to McDowell)

 

 

After School Floor Hockey

Instructor: Jump Start Sports staff

Join your friends and classmates in some good old floor hockey fun. Players will learn stick work, passing, shooting, positioning, and defending and will apply what they've learned in fun, low-key games under adult supervision. Safe floor hockey equipment will be provided. Limit 24 per class.

Fee:  $65 per player

Grades K-1:

# 673      Tuesdays               11/4 - 12/16

3:20 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.          

Evamere Gym

 

Grades 2-3:

# 669      Wednesdays         10/29 - 12/17 (except 11/26)

3:50 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.          

McDowell Gym (Ellsworth Hill students can take the bus to McDowell)