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Dodgeball LeagueMondays | 4/2/2018-6/4/2018 | 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Coed | Ages: 15+ | $195 per team__________________________________________"Dodge, Dip, Dive, Duck & Dodge!" Whether you are seeking competitive play or recreational fun, our dodge-ball leagues are for you! Spooky Nook offers great dodgeball competition on turf fields, officiated by highly qualified referees. A competitive division is offered for experienced teams and a recreational division is offered for the novice, company, or just-for-fun teams!

Ultimate Frisbee LeagueFridays | 3/9/2018-6/1/2018 | 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Coed | Ages: 15+ | $295 per team__________________________________________If you are looking for an exciting, non-contact team sport, then Spooky Nook's Ultimate Frisbee league is for you. Ultimate Frisbee fans are growing by the thousands because the sport mixes features from soccer, basketball, and American football. Register your entire team or as a free agent and be placed on a team. (Teams pay a score-keeper fee of $5 each week per game.) Divisions: Coed Teams Open Teams

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Men's Open Soccer LeagueWednesdays | 4/5/2018-6/14/2018 | 7:30pm - 10:30pm | Male | Ages: 16+ | $675 per team__________________________________________Our world-class facility creates the ultimate soccer des-tination for both the beginner & experienced player. The Nook is a vibrant soccer atmosphere that encourages good sportsmanship, respect, and a love of the game! Choose your skill level and enjoy! League champions will receive t-shirts!

Coed Open Soccer LeagueTuesdays | 4/3/2018-6/12/2018 | 7:30pm - 10:30pm | Coed | Ages: 16+ | $675 per team__________________________________________Our world-class facility creates the ultimate soccer des-tination for both the beginner & experienced player. The Nook is a vibrant soccer atmosphere that encourages good sportsmanship, respect, and a love of the game! Choose your skill level and enjoy! League champions will receive t-shirts!

Women's Open Basketball LeagueWednesdays | 5/30/2018-8/15/2018 | 6:30pm - 10:30pm | Female | Ages: 17+ | $425 per team__________________________________________No matter what your skill level, come out and play bas-ketball officiated by qualified PIAA referees. Divisions are offered for beginner and experienced players. Teams are guaranteed 9 games. Top teams qualify for playoffs. Teams are responsible for paying officials.

Men's Open Basketball LeagueMondays | 6/4/2018-8/20/2018 | 6:30pm - 10:30pm | Male | Ages: 17+ | $425 per team__________________________________________No matter what your skill level, come out and play bas-ketball officiated by qualified PIAA referees. Divisions are offered for beginner and experienced players. Teams are guaranteed 9 games. Top teams qualify for playoffs. Teams are responsible for paying officials.

Women's 6's Open Volleyball LeagueTuesdays | 4/3/2018-5/29/2018 | 6:30pm - 10:30pm | Female | Ages: 16+ | $225 per team__________________________________________Spooky Nook Adult Volleyball leagues are offered for both the beginner and experienced player! All league games will be officiated by qualified referees. Teams are required to pay referees at each match ($10). Get your team together and sign up today before spots fill up!

Coed 6's Open Volleyball LeagueTuesdays | 4/3/2018-5/29/2018 | 6:30pm - 10:30pm | Coed | Ages: 16+ | $225 per team__________________________________________Spooky Nook Adult Volleyball leagues are offered for both the beginner and experienced player! All league games will be officiated by qualified referees. Teams are required to pay referees at each match ($10). Get your team together and sign up today before spots fill up!

Mondays | 3/19/2018-6/4/2018 | 6:30am - 8:00pm | Male | Ages: 6-13 | $75 per player__________________________Youth Flag Football leagues are a great opportunity for your child to experience the game of football in a non-contact league! Our season will guarantee every team 6 games. Each team will receive 2 practice sessions with additional practice time available at a discounted price. All players will be given a league shirt and flags/belts will be provid-ed at each game. Sign up as a team or an individual. Teams must have a minimum of 12 players.

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adult recFlag Football LeagueWednesdays | 3/7/2018-5/30/2018 | 7:30pm - 10:30pm | Male | Ages: 16+ | $595 per team________________________________________Spooky Nook Adult Flag Football leagues offer both a competitive and recreational league to accommodate both highly-skilled and casual players. Gameplay is 7 vs. 7 and all teams are guaranteed 8 games with more for top teams! Teams pay officials $25 each game.

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Good Friday Baseball CampFriday | 3/30/2018 | 9:00am - 4:00pm | Coed | Ages: 7-12 | $85 per person__________________________________________Take the day off and do something for YOU while the kids enjoy learning the game of baseball. Players will learn how to hit, field, and throw at this fun camp! Players will participate in drills and fun games.

10U Tournament of Champions in the DomeSaturday | 4/7/2018 | 7:00am - 10:00pm | Male | Ages: 10U | $725 per team__________________________________________Join us Saturday, April 7th for the 10U Tournament of Champions in the Dome. Three games are guaranteed with no chance of rain, snow, or cold weather inside the dome. The first 8 teams paid in full will be accepted. No metal, detachable, or molded spikes. Players must wear sneakers or turf shoes on all turf playing surfaces. Players must be 10U on or before April 30th.

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Sports Performance Baseball Spring Training CampWednesdays, Fridays, or Sundays | 3/2/2018-3/30/2018 | Coed | Ages: 8-14 | $89 per person__________________________________________This baseball-specific training will include foot speed, agility, speed development, power, and coordination. Athletes will train two times a week (13 training sessions.) Contact sportsperformance@nooksports.com or 717-618-8546 for more information.

Training Times:Wednesdays - 7:00pm - 8:00pmFridays - 6:00pm - 7:00pmSundays - 3:00pm - 4:00pm

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Hoopsfest Championship Basketball TournamentSaturday & Sunday | 6/9/2018-6/10/2018 | 8:00am - 7:00pm | Coed | Grades: 4 - 11 | $350 per team__________________________________________The Hoopsfest Championship will feature pool play on Saturday into single elimination bracket play on Sunday. Each division will offer both "A" and "B" skill level sub-di-visions. (14:00 minute stopped clock and no running clocks.) Championship teams will be awarded medals or championship apparel. Register early to guarantee your spot!

Divisions:Boys Divisions 4th - 11th gradeGirls Divisions 4th - 11th grade

Court Warriors Basketball TournamentSaturday & Sunday | 4/14/2018-4/15/2018 | 8:00am - 7:00pm | Coed | Grades: 4 - 11 | $325 per team__________________________________________The Spooky Nook Court Warriors Tournament will feature pool play on Saturday into single elimination bracket play on Sunday. Each division will offer both "A" and "B" skill level sub-divisions. (14:00 minute stopped clock and no running clocks.) Championship teams will be awarded medals or championship apparel. Register early to guar-antee your spot!

Divisions:Boys Divisions 4th - 11th gradeGirls Divisions 4th - 11th grade

Spooky Nook Raiders Classic Basketball TournamentSaturday & Sunday | 5/19/2018-5/20/2018 | 8:00am - 8:00pm | Coed | Grades: 4 - 11 | $325 per team__________________________________________The Spooky Nook Raiders Classic will feature pool play on Saturday into single elimination bracket play on Sunday. Each division will offer both "A" and "B" skill level sub-di-visions. (14:00 minute stopped clock and no running clocks.) Championship teams will be awarded medals or championship apparel. Register early to guarantee your spot!

Divisions:Boys Divisions 4th - 11th gradeGirls Divisions 4th - 11th grade

East Coast Classic Basketball TournamentSaturday & Sunday | 6/30/2018-7/1/2018 | 8:00am - 6:00pm | Coed | Grades: 4 - 11 | $325 per team__________________________________________The East Coast Classic will feature pool play on Saturday into single elimination bracket play on Sunday. Each di-vision will offer both "A" and "B" skill level sub-divisions. (14:00 minute stopped clock and no running clocks.) Championship teams will be awarded medals or champi-onship apparel. Register early to guarantee your spot!

Divisions:Boys Divisions 4th - 11th gradeGirls Divisions 4th - 11th grade

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Nook Climbing Club (NCC)This club is for youth climbers who are looking for a fun, non-competitive environment to progress their climbing skills and improve their overall understand-ing and appreciation of the sport. Join the club monthly or sign for all three months.Ages 7-12April 5-26

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tendons need periods of rest — par-ticularly in high-impact activities like pitching, running and kicking. We need to remember that kids should take breaks from sports if they are going to enjoy continuing them.

A common factor among these prob-lems is our occasional tendency to forget that our kids are just that: kids. Though we should strive to teach vir-tues such as focus and dedication, we also must remember that childhood is a euphorically free time in the hu-man life. It is that very freedom that allows children to explore their world and discover their passions, resulting in a cultivated set of interests and the ability to enjoy different activities.

A child may cycle through different interests at a dizzying pace, which can sometimes make parents feel they are complicit in bringing up a dilettante. What we lose sight of as adults, however, is a childlike liberty to explore every whim and fancy that delights the senses — and there are ways of nurturing that beautiful curiosity while still imparting valuable lessons on commitment and hard work.

How to Get Your Kids Hooked on SportsMaking sure your child naturally incorporates exercise into their life is a mixture of several things: leading by example, doing sports togeth-er, keeping it fun and encouraging instead of forcing sports. Let’s look at each one individually.

Remember that kids are sponges

who absorb their understanding of life by watching their parents. This can be both a blessing and a curse — who hasn’t heard the “do as I say, not as I do” line before? If you drive like a maniac or leave the kitchen messy, chances are high that you’ll find your child emulating the behavior later on.

Similarly, if your child sees you lazing on the couch watching TV all day, then they will have little reason to believe that exercise is truly an important part of life. Start proving the value of sports by participating in them yourself.

There are so many ways to demon-strate this relationship with sports, and most of them will benefit you as much as your child. Join an after-work kickball team. Go for runs. Join the local gym. Maybe even pull out the old tennis racket or ice skates. There are sports like soccer, ultimate frisbee, basketball, baseball, softball and many more that offer pick-up games for those who want some casual sports involvement.

Do Sports Together

Nothing is so quintessentially Amer-ican as throwing a baseball with your kid, but the benefits of doing so go well beyond quality time spent to-gether.

A child’s tendency to associate sports with fun starts with you, the parent. Because a child forms their idea of normalcy by observing your behaviors, impart the importance of sports on them by doing fun athletic activities

Physical activity is one of the most important parts of a child’s health, well-being and learning. Helping them incorporate it into their life is a huge priority in modern parenting — yet many parents are dismayed to find their son or daughter is not interested in sports. In this article, we’ll help by explaining how to get your kid to play sports and have fun doing it.

Let’s examine how to introduce sports in a way that frames them as a continuous part of life — one that extends far beyond school teams and junior leagues.

Why Do So Many Kids Lose Interest in Sports?If it is so important to get kids inter-ested in sports, why do so many of our children lose interest in them? Why is it that seventy percent of chil-dren choose to abandon organized sports by the age of thirteen? Fur-thermore, there are so many differ-ent forms of sports that surely there is something for nearly every type of child. Why, then, do some children seem to never find a sport they love?

There are many answers, but part of the problem has to do with how we frame sports to our kids. Some kids feel pressured to pursue a sport that is not necessarily their calling. Oth-ers feel pressured to focus on one sport only, which can be limiting both physically and socially if they wish to participate in several different ones.

On the other hand, sometimes we forget that muscles, ligaments and

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year-old son. You notice he enjoys throwing the ball upwards as high as he can and then running to catch it before it bounces. You had hoped that by now he would be learning to sink jump shots from the foul line, but that dream doesn’t seem to be panning out.

Don’t force him to stop doing what he finds fun — instead, get creative and see if you can form your own special mini-game the two of you can enjoy. For instance, how high can you count between him letting go of the ball and then catching it? Perhaps you can have your own running scoreboard. This reinforces the idea that sports are something to look forward to and that the primary goal is to have fun.

2. Have your child invite their friends over to play sports together.Kids love playing games with each other, and having a group of friends over to play is a wonderful way to nurture love for a sport.

Think of a way you can contribute to making your house a good site for an activity your child enjoys. Is there a field nearby for soccer? Do you have a yard that might work for football or baseball? Do you own woods where you could build trails? Is your drive-way big enough for a basketball hoop, either in the ground or on the side of your house?

When your house is a meeting place for your child and their friends, it makes playing sports that much more special and memorable.

3. Stay positive about sports — don’t let disappointment show.No child wants to be a disappoint-ment to an adult. Make sure to always stay upbeat and encouraging about sports. Smile frequently and don’t let the mood turn dark, as this can create pressure and even leave a lasting negative impression on a child. You

don’t want them to associate sports with being a disappointment to their parents or their coach.

Try saying things like, “it looks like you were having fun out there today,” or “all I care about is that you tried your hardest and you had fun.” These little statements create the feeling that sports will not add stress to life, but rather be a place for relieving it.

4. Remember that kids have short attention spans.Don’t get the idea that you will be fo-cusing on one activity or another for too long. Kids grow tired of activities when they drag on for too long.

To keep your child having fun, try changing things up every few min-utes. Don’t go into a tennis game ex-pecting to play the best three out of five sets — set a goal and make sure it doesn’t turn into a chore for your child. When you notice them starting to lag or look bored, switch to some-thing else as a change of pace.

5. Don’t underestimate the “wow” effect of watching sports togetherWho among us didn’t want to play hockey after watching “The Mighty Ducks?” There are many sports movies out there that serve to inspire kids to try something new. Whether it’s the dazzling aura of stadium lights on a football field or a story about a baseball player, sports movies can be a fun way to catch your kid’s interest.

Also, going to sports games together fosters bonding and can build the desire to become part of a team. Go to a basketball game and have fun watching it together. The more good memories associated with a sport, the more likely your kid will want to join in on the fun someday.

together.

Teach your kid to ride a bike, and then take it a step further by going on bike rides together. This can be as simple as a ride down the street or as adventur-ous as zipping through the woods on mountain bikes. Get a basketball hoop and teach them the basics of dribbling and shooting. If you prefer to go to the gym, take your child with you and find fun activities for them to participate in.

It is normal to introduce your kids to the sports you enjoy most yourself. However, as time goes on, pay close attention to your child and observe whether they seem to be having fun. It is entirely possible that your favorite sport won’t interest them at all, and that is completely fine — just be ready to accept it and move onto another option. Try introducing them to many different sports and see if they are naturally inclined toward one.

Keep It Fun

No one likes a chore. Just as kids learn that sports are important by watch-ing their parents participate in them, they also learn that sports are fun by watching people enjoy themselves while playing them.

When you do teach your child basket-ball, baseball or any other sport, resist the urge to apply too much pressure. Instead, keep it light and have a sense of humor about everything. A child will not have interest in learning proper shooting technique if they don’t first enjoy the game — so make sure you are having fun before all else.

Here are some ways to make sports fun for kids:

1. Make your own mini-games out of sports.For example, imagine you are playing basketball together with your six-

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Beginner Fencing ClassTuesdays & Fridays | 4/3/2018-5/29/2018 | 8:00pm - 9:00pm | Coed | Members $260, Non-Members $280__________________________________________Fencing is an Olympic competitive sport that is phys-ical, strategic, and technical. This fun and lively class is designed for the absolute beginner, or for those with previous fencing experience who wish to renew and update their skills. The class introduces a new fencing skill at most sessions. All necessary fencing equipment will be included. Students should wear low profile sneakers, warm-up pants, and a lightweight t-shirt and athletic shirt.

An additional $10 for USFA Non-Competitive Member-ship (required) is due by the first class. Please contact fencing@nooksports.com for details on procuring the USFA membership.

Nook Fencing is a United States Fencing Association (USFA) member with training designed for all levels of fencing athletes. Our USFA certified coaches have tre-mendous experience and are committed to making this one of the finest fencing academies in the region. Learn fencing fundamentals or hone the skills you already have by working with the best. Open bouting and fun, com-petitive tournaments offer the chance to put those skills into practice. Classes meet all year round.

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Spring Showcase Field Hockey ClinicSaturday | 4/28/2018 | 9:00am - 12:00pm | Female | Grades: 8-12 | Members $75, Non-Members $85__________________________________________The Nook Spring Showcase is comprised of a training ses-sion with DII and DIII college coaches. Training sessions consist of drills, small games and 7 aside play in addition to a college recruiting questions and answer session.

Beat the Heat Field Hockey TournamentSaturday | 5/12/2018 | 8:00am - 8:00pm | Female | Ages: U12 - U19 | $360 per team__________________________________________This 7v7 tournament is for U12, U14, U16 & U19 (JH, JV, Varsity) teams. Games will be played in the dome and outdoor water-based Astroturf field. Four 25 minute games are guaranteed.

Divisions:U12, U14, U16, U19 & Adult

Spring Turf Field Hockey LeagueTuesdays | 3/13/2018-5/8/2018 | 5:00pm - 9:00pm | Female | Grades: 8-12 | $795 per team__________________________________________The Spring Turf League is designed for teams looking for an opportunity to continue playing at a competitive level in the off-season. Register as a club team or high school team. This league is played in the dome.

Divisions:VarsityVarsity & JV MixedJunior High

Short Sticks Field Hockey ClinicMondays | 3/12/2018-4/30/2018 | 6:30pm - 8:00pm | Coed | Grades: K-6 | $125 per person__________________________________________Short Sticks is the perfect opportunity to learn the ex-citing game of field hockey from the best in the sport. Playing at the Home of USA Field Hockey, athletes will learn the fundamental skills of the sport and game tactics in a positive learning environment.

Spring Training Field Hockey ClinicWednesdays | 3/14/2018-5/2/2018 | 5:30pm-6:30pm or 6:30pm-8:00pm | Female | Grades: 7-12 | Members $265, Non-Members $290__________________________________________Our Spring Training is for competitive youth field hock-ey players who are interested in extending their training throughout the spring time. Athletes will be placed in ability groups of 10-12 players. Sessions are 90 minutes per week. Athletes may sign up for multiple sessions. The price includes two 7 v 7 tournaments.

QUESTIONS?Email ericr@nooksports.com

One Day QB/WR/TE CampsSunday | 4/15/2018 | 9:00am - 3:00pm | QB's $190 per athlete, WR's/TE's $75 per athlete__________________________________________SVS One Day Camps are open to all quarterbacks, wide receivers, tight ends & defensive backs from youth through 12th grade. All players will be divided into groups based on age and ability.

More Dates: Sunday, 5/27/2018Friday, 7/27/2018

footballBTB Mid-Atlantic College Fair & ShowcaseMonday | 5/21/2018 | 4:00pm - 10:00pm | $100 per athlete__________________________________________The BTB showcase is open to all positions and all high school grade levels in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. College coaches will have full access to players while the players are being evaluated doing position specific drills. Players will be divided into three groups for evaluation. BTB will provide all college coaches with a spreadsheet of contact information for attending players. There will also be a college fair before drill work to give players an opportunity to meet with the college coaches.

Kicking CampsSunday | 4/15/2018 | 12:00pm - 4:00pm | $185 per athlete__________________________________________We provide individual and group sessions on kicking and punting. These camps are open to novice and experi-enced kickers. Instruction assists both soccer and straight on kickers. The program ranges from fundamental drills to improve accuracy, proper techniques to add distance to your field goals, kickoffs and punts, to game situation-al kicking and punting, and addressing stressful game situations. Other components of kicking camps include guidance on the college recruiting process, offseason training programs that build mass, power and explosion for kicking purposes, game films for in-season feedback, technique evaluation via on field video recording, and equipment consulting.

More Dates: Sunday, 5/27/2018Friday, 7/27/2018

QB/WR/TE SchoolSaturday | 6/2/2018 | 9:00am - 3:00pm | $100 per athlete__________________________________________The Quarterback/Wide Receiver/Tight End School pro-vides 5 hours of classroom instruction by the SVS Staff.

Dome 7 on 7 FootballSundays | 4/8/2018-4/29/2018 | 7:00pm - 8:30pm or 8:30pm - 10:00pm | $300 per team__________________________________________There is a maximum of 4 teams per time slot. We will use a round robin format. To register, your high school foot-ball coach must register the team under their name and pay online.

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Gym Cats Gymnastics LessonsMondays | 4/2/2018-4/30/2018 | 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Coed | Ages: 6-12 | $65 per person__________________________________________Gym Cats is a 1 hour lesson for beginner girl gymnasts who will learn basic gymnastics skills while building strength and flexibility in a fun, safe, and exciting class.

More Dates:Tuesdays, 4/3/2018-4/24/2018, 4:30pm - 5:30pmWednesdays, 4/4/2018-4/25/2018, 6:00pm - 7:00pmThursdays, 4/5/2018-4/26/2018, 5:45pm - 6:45pmFridays, 4/6/2018-4/27/2018, 6:30pm - 7:30pmTuesdays, 5/1/2018-5/29/2018, 4:30pm - 5:30pmWednesdays, 5/2/2018-5/30/2018, 6:00pm - 7:00pmThursdays, 5/3/2018-5/31/2018, 5:45pm - 6:45pmFridays, 5/4/2018-5/25/2018, 6:30pm - 7:30pmMondays, 5/7/2018-5/28/2018, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Mighty Cats Gymnastics LessonsWednesdays | 4/4/2018-4/25/2018 | 7:15pm - 8:00pm | Coed | Ages: 8+ | $60 per person__________________________________________Mighty Cats will work on their strength, flexibility, and cardio in this super fun and friendly 45 min. lesson! Par-ents may join in the fun with their gymnast for free! Get ready to sweat and have a blast!

More Dates:Wednesdays, 5/2/2018-5/30/2018, 7:15pm - 8:00pm

Don't miss the gymnastics schedule on page 30!

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QUESTIONS?Email gymnastics@nooksports.com

Level 2 Gymnastics Academy - Invite Only4/2/2018-4/30/2018 | Coed | Ages: 5-10 | $110 per person__________________________________________Level 2 is the first level of competitive gymnastics! Gym-nasts will learn all the routines and skills for competition. Strength and flexibility will be slowly increased and ex-pectations of these young gymnasts will start to increase to prepare them for this fun filled competitive year! Gym-nasts will attend 2 meets a year between November and April.

More Dates:5/3/2018-5/31/2018

Tiny Cats Gymnastics LessonsTuesdays | 4/3/2018-4/24/2018 | 5:45pm - 6:30pm | Coed | Ages: 1-3 | $60 per person__________________________________________Parents will accompany their toddler(s) for this 45 minute fun-filled structured learning class guaranteed to keep these lively little ones busy!

More Dates:Fridays, 4/6/2018-4/27/2018, 10:30am - 11:15amTuesdays, 5/1/2018-5/29/2018, 5:45pm - 6:30pmFridays, 5/4/2018-5/25/2018, 10:30am - 11:15am

Mini Cats Gymnastics LessonsMondays | 4/2/2018-4/30/2018 | 5:30pm - 6:15pm | Coed | Ages: 3-5 | $60 per person__________________________________________Mini Cats is a 45 minute lesson for preschool age boys and girls that want to learn basic gymnastics in a fun and safe environment with positivity to help promote great self-esteem!

More Dates:Tuesdays, 4/3/2018-4/24/2018, 5:45pm - 6:30pmThursdays, 4/5/2018-4/26/2018, 10:45am - 11:30am,1:15pm - 2:00pm, or 5:00pm - 5:45pmFridays, 4/6/2018-4/27/2018, 10:30am - 11:15amTuesdays, 5/1/2018-5/29/2018, 5:45pm - 6:30pmThursdays, 5/3/2018-5/31/2018, 10:45am - 11:30am,1:15pm - 2:00pm, or 5:00pm - 5:45pmFridays, 5/4/2018-5/25/2018, 10:30am - 11:15amMondays, 5/7/2018-5/28/2018, 6:30pm - 6:15pm

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QUESTIONS?Email gymnastics@nooksports.com

Monday Tuesday Weds. Thursday Friday

4:30pm-7:00pm

*Level 2 9:30am-10:30am

Pre Open Gym

10:30am-11:15am

Tiny Cats

4:30pm-7:00pm

*Level 3 10:45am-11:30am

Mini Cats 10:30am-11:15am

Mini Cats

4:30pm-7:00pm

*Wild Cats 4:30pm-5:30pm

Gym Cats 5:30pm-7:30pm

*Pre Team 1 1:15pm-2:00pm

Mini Cats 11:15am-12:15pm

Homes-chool

5:30pm-7:00pm

*Pre Team 1 4:30pm-5:30pm

*Pre Team 5:00pm-6:00pm

*Adv. Mini Cats

4:30pm-5:30pm

*Pre Team

5:30pm-6:15pm

Tiny Cats 5:45pm-6:30pm

Mini Cats 6:00pm-7:00pm

Gym Cats 5:30pm-8:00mpm

*Level 2/3 5:00pm-7:30pm

*Wild Cats

5:30pm-6:15pm

Mini Cats 5:45pm-6:30pm

Tiny Cats 6:00pm-7:15pm

*Super Cats 1

5:00pm-5:45pm

Mini Cats 5:00pm-6:30pm

*Super Cats 2

6:30pm-7:30pm

Gym Cats 6:45pm-8:00pm

*Super Cats 7:15pm-8:00pm

Mighty Cats 5:45pm-6:45pm

Gym Cats 6:30pm-7:30pm

Gym Cats

Recreational Scheduling Cost (Monthly)

Tiny Cats (Ages 1-3) $60

Mini Cats (Ages 3-5) $60

Gym Cats (Ages 6-12) $65

Mighty Cats (Ages 6-16 *Adults) $60

*Advanced Mini Cats (Ages 3-6) $65

*Super Cats 1 (Ages 6-12) $70

*Super Cats 2 (Ages 6-12) $75

*Pre Team (Ages 4-7) $85

*Pre Team (Ages 4-7) $95

Academy Team Scheduling

Cost (Monthly)

*Wild Cats (Ages 6-14) $95

*Level 2 (Ages 5+) $110

*Level 3 (Ages 6+) $115

*Level 4 (Ages 7+) $130

Saturday Make Up Lessons

Time

January 20 10:30am-11:30am

February 17 10:30am-11:30am

March 24 10:30am-11:30am

April 14 10:30am-11:30am

All make up lessons must be approved.

Friday Open Gyms Time

January 26 7:30pm-9:30pm

February 23 7:30pm-9:30pm

March 30 7:30pm-9:30pm

April 27 7:30pm-9:30pm

Open gyms are themed with pizza, snacks, games, obstacle course, pit time, and super-vised free play!

*Indicates classes that are invitation only. Invitation only classes provide space for chil-dren to grow and advance from classes like Tiny Cats, Mini Cats, and Gym Cats.

Pre-School Open GymEvery Thursday

9:30am-10:30amGet a 10% discount when you

register multiple children.

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Looking for Adult Rec?Adult soccer programming can be found on page 11.

Good Friday 3v3 TournamentFridays | 3/30/2018 | 8:00am - 6:00pm | Coed | Ages: U8-U19 | $185 per team__________________________________________This fun tournament is always a hit before the holiday weekend! Team registration includes referee fees, game balls, and a minimum of four 25 minute games. U8, U9, and U10 play on fenced fields off the walls. U11-U19 teams play on touchline fields in the field house. The format is 3v3 (no goalie) with a maximum roster size of 6 players. Multi-team discounts are available. Winning teams receive champion awards!

Soccer & FutsalQUESTIONS?Email soccer@nooksports.comCall 717.618.8565

Footballitis Soccer ClinicFridays | 4/6/2018-4/27/2018 | 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Coed | Ages: 8-14 | $50 per person__________________________________________Coaches will incorporate juggling, ball work, speed, agility, and circuit training to enhance the athletes first touch, athleticism, footwork, and overall skills. Sessions are packed full of fun drills and games to enhance learning in a group environment. Soccer balls are available to pur-chase for an additional fee. More Dates:5/4/2018 - 5/25/2018

Future Kickers Soccer ClinicFridays | 4/6/2018-4/27/2018 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Coed | Ages: 4-7 | $50 per person__________________________________________Coach Rossi and the Nook Soccer coaching staff will introduce young athletes to soccer in a creative and fun environment on Friday nights at the Nook. The focus is on developing basic motor and social skills. Athletes will develop confidence and a love for soccer with the fun games and activities they will play each week. Soccer balls are available to purchase for an additional fee. More Dates:5/4/2018 - 5/25/2018

Kiddie Kickers Soccer ClinicFridays | 4/6/2018-4/27/2018 | 5:00pm - 5:45pm | Coed | Ages: 2-4 | $50 per person__________________________________________This program will introduce children to soccer in a cre-ative and fun environment with Coach Rossi and the Nook Soccer coaching staff. Kicker Clinics focus on developing the child's basic motor and social skills. Adult caregivers participate with the child to make them feel safe and to fully enjoy the experience. Soccer balls are available to purchase for an additional charge. More Dates:5/4/2018 - 5/25/2018

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Individual Lessons & Small Group Training__________________________________________Nook Soccer instructors conduct individual lessons on the turf or futsal courts at Spooky Nook Sports. Our coaches have many years of collegiate and/or professional soccer playing and coaching experience. Each session is tailored to the wants and needs of the individual athlete. Small group training is available as well for a discounted rate per player.

Lesson Pricing:• $70 1 hour 1 player lesson• $50 1/2 hour 1 player lesson• $100 1 hour 2 player lesson ($50 per player)• $120 1 hour 3 player lesson ($40 per player)• $120 1 hour 4 player lesson ($30 per player)

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QUESTIONS?Email softball@nooksports.comCall 717.618.8565

Rec Future Stars Softball ClinicFriday | 4/13/2018 | 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Female | Ages: 7-14 | $40 per athlete__________________________________________This new clinic is geared toward the talented rec soft-ball athlete who is looking for advanced instruction and training during the spring season. Instruction on throw-ing, fielding, hitting, and baserunning will be brought to you by a variety of Nook Softball Academy travel team coaches.

Nook Softball Rec Coaches ClinicFriday | 3/23/2018 | 6:30pm - 9:00pm | Free!__________________________________________This free coaches clinic will provide local rec softball coaches the tools to give their athletes quality instruc-tion at a young age. The clinic will include the topics of batting, throwing, fielding, and pitching/catching as well. All coaches are required to pre-register online. The clinic will be run by members of the Nook softball academy coaching staff.

For $10 add "Dinner with the Coaches" at 5:30pm Enjoy a catered pizza buffet (sides and drinks included) while you pick the brains of the top coaches in the area.

10U/12U Rec Future Stars Indoor Softball TournamentSunday | 4/8/2018 | 8:00am - 6:00pm | Female | Ages: 10U & 12U | $250 per team__________________________________________The Rec Future Stars Indoor tournament is a great op-portunity for young players to play in amazing facilities during the yucky weather of early April. This first time tournament will be played in our field house and in the dome at Spooky Nook Sports. Each team is guaranteed three games throughout the day.

Please note: This tournament is for recreational/town teams only.

Divisions: 10U & 12U

Softball Lessons__________________________________________Private instruction for hitting, pitching, & fielding/throw-ing is available at The Nook for softball athletes of all ages and skill levels. Our coaching staff, with many years of coaching and playing experience combined, will work with players one-on-one and customize lessons for play-ers’ wants and needs.

Lesson pricing: • $45 per half hour lesson• $65 per full hour lesson• 2+ athletes; $45 per player (full hour)

New!

Adultrec

Looking for Adult Rec?Adult volleyball programming can be found on page 11.

Intramural Volleyball ClinicMondays | 4/2/2018-4/30/2018 | 6:30pm - 8:00pm | Coed | Ages: 10-18 | $100 per person__________________________________________Join us for our second year of Intramural Youth Volleyball! We have created a combination of a clinic and league for kids to learn skills and compete through the spring. This program will consist of weekly live play, with clinic time each week to build skills. This program is for athletes of all skills and abilities. We will place you with other athletes with similar abilities. Our goal is to develop every athlete that walks into our building and to make sure they have as much fun as possible!

Youth Development Volleyball ClinicTuesdays | 3/6/2018-4/24/2018 | 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Female | Ages: 8-14 | $140 per athlete__________________________________________The Youth Development Clinic is designed for players ages 8-14. It will help kids develop their skills in a posi-tive and encouraging environment, while also learning to work hard to accomplish a goal. We believe that we can teach great technique and have fun at the same time! Our goal is to instill the love of volleyball and prepare them for a life filled with fun and volleyball!

More Dates:5/1/2018 - 6/5/2018

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QUESTIONS?Email volleyball@nooksports.comCall 717.618.8577

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youth programsQUESTIONS?Email youthprograms@nooksports.comCall 717.618.8563

Nook Kids Night - Superheroes Assemble!Friday | 5/11/2018 | 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Coed | Ages: Potty trained - 12 | Members - $20, Non-Members - $25__________________________________________Kids are encouraged to dress up like their favorite super-heroes for a night of SUPER awesome fun!

On the second Friday of every month, enjoy a night out while we entertain your children! With different themes every month and all The Nook has to offer, your child will have a blast with our staff! Snack and dinner are included. Registration for this event will close on the day of Nook Kid’s Night at 12:00pm. Children in this class should be potty-trained.

Nook Kids Night - Color Wars!Friday | 4/13/2018 | 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Coed | Ages: Potty trained - 12 | Members - $20, Non-Members - $25__________________________________________On the second Friday of every month, enjoy a night out while we entertain your children! With different themes every month and all The Nook has to offer, your child will have a blast with our staff! Snack and dinner are included. Registration for this event will close on the day of Nook Kid’s Night at 12:00pm. Children in this class should be potty-trained.

QUESTIONS?Email youthprograms@nooksports.comCall 717.618.8563

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Did you know that you can drop your children off while you work out? Our child watch room is perfectly suited for children ages 3 months – 12 years. Our professional and caring staff will watch your children for up to 3 hours per day. Child Watch is included with family member-ships, or can be added to an adult membership for only $25 per month.

child watch

the advantagesof summer camps for kids

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a sports camp, you may have the initial intention of helping him or her improve their skills. Your daughter may play basketball and take part in gymnastics, and your son may play baseball and have fun learning about horseback riding. And while enhancing your child’s skills is the ultimate objective in sports camps, the benefits are more profound than meets the eye. For example, building relationships, learning valuable inter-personal skills and staying active and healthy are additional aspects your child can gain.

For a more in-depth look at how sports camps can make a positive impact on children, refer to the fol-lowing benefits:

1. ExerciseIt’s no secret that childhood obesity is a growing problem within our coun-try. As children become more addict-ed to technology, their lives become more sedentary and less active. In fact, childhood obesity has more than tripled in last 30 years according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If a child has an inactive lifestyle relating to online gaming, watching TV, playing video games and checking social media, they can accrue severe health problems.

Sports camps are an alternative activ-ity that promote exercise. Whether your child participates in soccer or lacrosse, a sports camp encourages healthier habits. When you expose children to positive behaviors, they will be more likely to include physical

activity in their routine as they ma-ture. Exercise is vital for the growth, development and health of every child.

2. Independence and ResponsibilitySports camps foster a sense of independence in children as coaches and mentors teach kids to pursue what they want. If your child wishes to play catcher or practice on the balance beam, then go for it! Camps allow kids to have personal responsi-bilities with little risk of failing. While they are responsible for playing their position and upholding the goal of the team, children don’t fail during camps, as it’s a time to learn. Kids take responsibility for their actions and success while participating in sports camps without relying on their parents or guardians.

3. Meet New FriendsAside from your child’s group of friends at school, they can meet new friends with similar interests at sports camps. With a fresh group of kids to interact with compared to the same social circle at school, children can gain different insights and skills. Communicating with a diverse mix of boys and girls is valuable.

4. PerseveranceHaving perseverance means being persistent in your actions despite difficulties, obstacles or discourage-ment. The difficulties of learning a passing technique, the obstacles of being physically fit and discourage-ment from a child’s inner thoughts can be overcome by having persever-

The primary purpose of summer athletic camps is to immerse kids in specific skill developments for their chosen sport. It can be a fun time for beginners who will learn basic skills and determine if they want to pursue the game. If they do, they will have a foundation to carry them forward. Sports camps are also an excellent refresher of abilities during the long summer break for more advanced players.

Benefits of Summer Camps for ParentsAside from gaining personal time, parents have the opportunity to encourage their children. You can in-spire your son or daughter to try new things, meet new friends and practice a difficult technique. And whether they succeed or fail — and they can’t fail at a camp — you can support them. You can help them practice skills and techniques at home. Sports camps give you the chance to model fairness and kindness and the impor-tance of following rules and playing a fair game.

Because parents work, chauffeur their children around and take care of their home, it’s common to feel left out of the social circle. But when your child participates in a summer program, you too can develop a sense of com-munity with the fellow parents and guardians. You can discuss ways to support your kids and share ideas of how to continue their training.

More Than Improving at a SportWhen you register your child for

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Problem-solving doesn’t only occur in the classroom. Whether kids are on the field, court or floor, they will face challenging problems they will need to conquer for themselves and their team. The benefits of summer camps provide your daughter or son the confidence and strength of mind to deal with any challenge. Camps present a positive learning environ-ment, which creates opportunities to acquire and retain knowledge. Gain-ing problem-solving skills helps kids value hard work.

6. Self-confidenceThe best way for a child to achieve self-confidence is to have a positive environment and mentorship. Train-ers and coaches who encourage good work ethic and self-improvement give off characteristics that will stick to kids like glue. They will become

confident in their abilities and contin-ue to strive for excellence — because practice makes perfect, right?

With a competitive athletic atmo-sphere, sports provide a healthy amount of social pressure to perform well. When a child has a specific role to play on a team, they become mo-tivated to perform at their best. They work hard and are self-sufficient and self-disciplined. When kids achieve things, their confidence grows, and it helps to push them forward into succeeding even more.

Youth camps for athletes offer individual focus to help each child improve. With a positive mentor who provides instructions in a safe en-vironment, children can apply their strengths and improve their weak-nesses. Young athletes need to gain

ance.

At sports camps, children can see and feel the progress they make when they perform drills and different skill sets. Camps foster a sense of desire to continue to grow and set personal goals. Being persistent in achieving what they want will allow kids to not only succeed at sports, but also suc-ceed at life.

Players can gain confidence when they exceed the expectations of their coaches and mentors. Exposing them to balanced programs with excel-lent facilities can encourage them to dream bigger dreams — like moving onto a school team or travel team, or recruiting to a collegiate or profession-al level.

5. Problem-Solving

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at higher levels in the future. Learning skills at a young age like how to drive to the basketball net, land a perfect routine or spike the volleyball at an angle can lead to awards, schol-arships and recognition for higher level achievements. In fact, for every 284,000 boys who play soccer, there are 3,306 full college scholarship opportunities available.

8. TeamworkDeveloping teamwork skills is vital to all areas of life — school, jobs, extra-curricular activities, college and fami-ly. In regards to sports, players rely on each other to succeed. While success in some sports is individually based, most involve teammates working to achieve a common goal.

At a young age, children will learn how to encourage each other and

how to communicate. Kids will make mistakes on the field and the court, but with positive teamwork, any sports team can grow as one. Understanding the value of collaboration and working with others enables children to feel like they are an integral part of the bigger picture — which they are!Teamwork also encourages kids who are proficient at a sport to help others on his or her team. Let’s say a player is having trouble passing the soccer ball or hitting the baseball. A more expe-rienced player has the opportunity to support players who are struggling or need extra guidance by providing tips. The teamwork presented will improve the team as a whole and implement an optimistic atmosphere.

confidence through their accomplish-ments, not by only being told they will do great things.

7. Strategic ThinkingCompared to reading books and solving math problems, participating in a sports camp introduces different ways to implement strategic thinking. Your child will learn how to maneuver around obstacles and people, how to shoot the ball at the perfect angle, how to dribble with control, and how to kick the ball at the exact force needed to pass it across the field or a short distance.

But physical strategies cannot be taught with a paper and pencil — instead, they’re taught through trial and error. Practicing tricky skills will encourage strategic thinking and give kids the foundation to pursue sports

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