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Posted on: Monday, July 24th, 2017

Fall 2017 Youth Sports Leagues

Showing Kids All They Can Do.

Our popular leagues are back! Offering kids a great way to stay active and connected with others interested in healthy competition.

REGISTER NOW for Sports Leagues in Foxboro, Frankin, and North Attleboro.

Fast Facts

Teams are now forming for boys and girls between the ages of 3-14.

Sport-specific skills will be taught while helping everyone grow personally through YMCA values-based programming.
We will focus on fun while emphasizing the importance of sportsmanship and fair play.
Family and Single-Parent members will benefit from 50% savings. Don’t miss this great experience for your kids!
Fall leagues run on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: September 8-October 29. Registration begins June 26.
The first 3 weeks are practices and the last 5 weeks are games.
Coed teams will be arranged so that everyone plays and is encouraged to perform at the best of their ability.
Uniforms will be distributed after the first meeting – Tshirt (for baseball/t-ball & soccer players) or NFL Flag Football jersey or Cheer Uniform.
In addition to leagues, we offer a great option for kids not quite old enough to participate. See Prep for Leagues, below.

JOIN A TEAM (CATEGORIZED BY DAYS/AGES)

60 minutes each:

T-BALL (3–6 YRS)
FRANKLIN: SAT 3–4 YRS 12:30pm; 5–6 YRS 1:40pm
NORTH ATTLEBORO: SAT 4–5 YRS 2:00pm

BEGINNER CHEERLEADING (6–9 YRS) jumps & tumbling; 2nd half of the season will be spent cheering at games
FOXBORO: FRI 6:00pm
NORTH ATTLEBORO: FRI 6:30pm

NFL FLAG FOOTBALL (6-14 YRS)
FOXBORO: FRI 6–7 YRS 6:00pm; 8–10 YRS 7:00pm
NORTH ATTLEBORO: FRI 5–6 YRS 5:30pm; 7–8 YRS 6:30pm

FLAG FOOTBALL DROP-IN (9-14 YRS)
FOXBORO: FRI 11-14 YRS 8:00pm
NORTH ATTLEBORO: FRI 9-14 YRS 7:30pm

SOCCER (4-10 YRS)
FOXBORO: SUN 4 YRS 10:00am; 5–6 YRS 11:00am***
FRANKLIN: SAT 3–4 YRS; 9:00am; 5–6 YRS 10:15am
NORTH ATTLEBORO: SAT 4 YRS 10:00am; 5–6 YRS 11:00am

SOCCER DROP-IN (7-10 YRS)
FOXBORO: SUN 12:00pm***
FRANKLIN: SAT 11:30am
NORTH ATTLEBORO: SAT 12:00pm

OR…PRESCHOOLERS, GET INTO THE GAME ON A PREP FOR LEAGUES TEAM

We’ll work on fundamentals of your favorite sport, easing into scrimmages and using a developmentally appropriate approach. 45 minutes each:

T-BALL PREP (3 YRS)
NORTH ATTLEBORO: SAT 1:00pm

BEGINNER CHEERLEADING PREP (4–5 YRS)
FOXBORO: FRI 5:00pm
NORTH ATTLEBORO: FRI 5:30pm

FLAG FOOTBALL PREP (5 YRS)
FOXBORO: FRI 5:00pm

SOCCER PREP (3 YRS)
FOXBORO: SUN 9:00am***
NORTH ATTLEBORO: SAT 9:00am


***Foxboro Sunday leagues will begin on September 10.
***Foxboro classes and leagues will not take place on October 15.

AT THE FOXBORO Y

AT THE FRANKLIN Y

AT THE NORTH ATTLEBORO Y


  • New savings! Family-type members, benefit from 50% savings on Spring Sports Leagues, as indicated below. All other leagues prices are unchanged from 2016, remaining a value for youth.
  • Cost: T-ball & Soccer: $84 $42 family-type member; $84 youth member; $126 program member. Cheer & Football: $114 $57 family-type member; $114 youth member; $171 program member.
  • Drop-In League Pricing (Flag Football & Soccer): $84 member (8 weeks); $126 program member (8 weeks); $11 member (per day); $17 program member (per day).
  • Check out our Spring Youth Development Guide to read more about our large selection of offerings.

Posted on: Friday, December 2nd, 2016

Fun in the Lobby

Join us to Celebrate Upcoming Programs at the Foxboro Y!

You’ll have the opportunity to participate in free crafts, balloons, tattoos and face painting while we celebrate all our upcoming winter programs including the registration start of Winter Programs on December 6th, our December Vacation Programs and Youth Basketball League!

Tuesday, December 6th
9:00am-11:30am
Invensys Foxboro Branch

When you register for a Winter Program or December Vacation Program during the event, you’ll be entered into raffles for prizes and free classes!

Winter is here and we offer kids and families ways to stay active indoors at our Y and connect with others in our community. Join us Tuesday!

Posted on: Thursday, December 1st, 2016

Weigh to Change Winter Session

Due to popular demand, we are excited to announce our upcoming winter session of our Weigh to Change program, a 10-week weight loss and healthy living program. Our winter session will start the week of January 9th and run through March 18th. We successfully launched our WTC program in the spring of 2016 where 31 members lost a total of 267 pounds and 318.5 inches!

Come to one of our Weigh to Change Information Sessions & Learn More!

Bernon Family (Franklin) Branch
45 Forge Hill Road, Franklin, MA 02038

Day & Time:

  • Wednesday Dec 14, 6:30pm

Invensys Foxboro Branch
67 Mechanic Street, Foxboro, MA 02067

Days & Times:

  • Saturday, Dec 10, 9:00am
  • OR Tuesday, Jan 3, 6:30pm

North Attleboro Branch
300 Elmwood Street, North Attleboro, MA 02760

Day & Time:

  • Saturday, Dec 17, 8:00am

The Weigh to Change program offers support and education in both areas of fitness and nutrition. By combining physical training and better nutrition, participants will benefit in the most successful way to achieve weight loss. Participants will be challenged throughout the ten weeks with personal training, nutrition guidance, group work outs, and friendly challenge competitions.

Specifically the Weigh to Change Program includes:

  • Weekly individual 30-minute personal training session – Read about the trainer here.
  • Individual nutrition counseling with nutritionist
  • Minimum of three weekly group training sessions
  • Weekly nutrition and physical challenges
  • Two Nutrition workshops
  • Styku 3-D body scan
  • Entry into a local road race in late March

The cost of the program is $499 for Hockomock Area YMCA Members and $749 for Hockomock Area YMCA Program Members (over an $800 value).

REGISTER ONLINE FOR WEIGH TO CHANGE

Posted on: Friday, November 18th, 2016

You can do this

Children are like sponges – they watch and absorb knowledge, skils and values from everything and everyone around them. At the Y, we believe the values and skills learned early on are vital building blocks for quality of life and future success.

Every day our coaches and teachers, counselors, trainers, and child watch staff work hard to help kids feel connected and supported in trying new things. We can’t wait to welcome you at the Y!

Below, watch what we sound like from a child’s point of view. Please join us this winter.

Posted on: Wednesday, November 9th, 2016

Youth Basketball League

YBL runs: Dec 2-Feb 4

We offer young athletes the foundations that will last a lifetime!

Our popular basketball program offers a great way for kids to stay active and connected with others interested in healthy competition this winter. An estimated 1,000 kids age 3-14 will join basketball practices and games in our three gymnasiums. With a focus on youth development, coaches focus on the fundamentals of dribbling, passing and shooting, as well as the basics of defense, while emphasizing team work, fair play and learning to love the game of basketball.

Did you know, we have a special connection to the origins of the game? In December, 1891, physical education teacher James Naismith invented basketball at the International YMCA Training School. During the long winter, students wanted an activity unlike traditional indoor activities. Naismith came up with a physically demanding game, simple to understand. No contact would be allowed, the ball passed but not carried. He elevated goals at the ends of the court to increase the challenge, with 10′ selected because that was the height of the Y’s elevated indoor running track.

Although there are differences in the game today (it was originally played with a soccer ball and peach basket goals), today’s athletes share the same passion for the sport. Our coaches work passionately to foster skills while also sharing the pursuit of YMCA character values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

Take advantage of Early Bird pricing when you register by Nov. 20.

Cost for the 8 week program is $84 (member) or $126 (program member). This will increase by $15 per person after 11/20.

Register Today for Leagues, Skills & Cheer:

AT THE FOXBORO Y

AT THE FRANKLIN Y

AT THE NORTH ATTLEBORO Y


League play is offered for ages 4-14, however a shorter (45 minute vs 60 minute) option is also offered for 3 year olds. Beginner cheerleading is also offered in North Attleboro only, and gives girls a great opportunity to develop tumbling skills and the chance to cheer at basketball games.

Our new Youth Program Guide collects all our Winter youth development programs for easy download.

DOWNLOAD THE GUIDE

Posted on: Monday, November 7th, 2016

Legends Online Auction

A Benefit for the Hockomock Area YMCA’s Integration Initiative

Bid Today
to Open Doors of Opportunity

Legends Ball was held on November 15 and is our YMCA’s signature event raising funds for our innovative Integration Initiative. For 12 years our Integration Initiative has been responding to the emerging needs of local children and families, providing opportunities for children with special needs and disabilities to participate alongside their typically developing peers in Hockomock Area YMCA programs, activities and services.

If you missed the Ball, you now have an excellent opportunity to contribute and get a great deal on amazing items up for bid. Thank you for your support and recognizing that together as a community, we care for one another, accept one another, bring friends and neighbors closer, and connect to a larger purpose.

Our online auction opens at noon on Monday, November 14.

MAKE A BID!

Get a great deal on gifts & experiences offered across a wide variety of categories!

DINING, TRAVEL, ENTERTAINMENT

  • Orlando vacation week at Vistana, including Splittsville Orlando experience (7/2-7/9/17)
  • Tour and Tasting for six at Carolyn’s Sakonnet Vineyard
  • 5 Class Pack from Rev’d Patriot Place
  • An overnight at the Hilton + $50 CBS Scene
  • Domino’s Pizza for a Year
  • King of the Lanes Party at Splitsville & Renaissance Overnight
  • Renaissance overnight and gift card
  • Tickets for a PPAC show (Lion King 3/5/17) with $100 gift card
  • 2 tickets for Donny & Marie at Foxwoods (11/26/16 8pm)
  • $50 complimentary dining experience at Season’s Buffet at Mohegan Sun
  • Newport Experience- (2) Mansion Tickets
  • Lake Pearl Brunches for a Year

HOME, ART, FAMILY

  • Family Fun Package- 4 Waterpark Day Passes to Great Wolf Lodge, Winter Skate Family Pass, and 4 general admission Pawsox (4/11/17) Tickets
  • Paint Nite at Muse
  • $100 Gift Certificate to Cardi’s Furniture
  • Willow Tree Thanksgiving Dinner

JEWELRY, BEAUTY, FASHION

  • Kate Spade Bag
  • Steinfort necklace

SPORTS & MEMORABILIA

  • Gronk Autographed Jersey
  • 2 Celtics Tickets
  • DBC Autographed Golfer’s Pin Flags
  • Bill Lee Autographed baseball
  • Rob Ninkovich autographed Jersey
  • Rob Ninkovich autographed mini helmet
  • Selection of DBC Pin Flags signed by: Henrik Stenson, Jason Day, Justin Rose, or Adam Scott

Posted on: Monday, October 17th, 2016

Celebrating 10 Yrs of Theatre Excellence – Get Your Tix!

On Saturday, October 29th, JOIN US! We are hosting a special performance celebrating the past 10 years, in which a truly special youth theatre program has grown. The show will take place at 2:00 p.m. at the Guidrey Center at Dean College, 109 West Central Street, Franklin, MA. Since 2006, our YMCA has produced over 55 musicals and 10 plays featuring full costume and professional sound/lights and dozens of concerts, showcases and cabarets.

Join us as past and present performers and original director, Andrea Champagne, return to the local stage. All ages will be tapping their toes and singing along as highlights from the past decade come alive on stage. “We are excited to reunite with some of the over 600 families that have been part of our theatre community,” says Heather Utsler-Smith, the current performing arts director at our Mansfield YMCA Arts & Education Center.

A survey of alumni was used to help select numbers for the upcoming anniversary show, which will feature 20 songs, piano accompaniment, karaoke tracks, and high school and college students playing drums, guitar, and bass. The show will open with You’ve Never Had a Friend Like Me from Aladdin, the troupe’s first ever full production number. Other numbers include Consider Yourself (Oliver), songs from The Wizard of Oz, Sound of Music, and more.

The Theatre Institute, added in 2013 to provide high quality theatrical education to high school students, will also be featured. The Institute prepares students for collegiate theatre programs and the foundational skills and experiences in the arts that they receive will be highlighted in songs from past shows including Little Women, The Wedding Singer, and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

“It’s a great time to celebrate the quality and quantity of shows that we are able to put up every year,” says Utsler-Smith, noting that the Hockomock Y serves families in 15 communities and with 10-12 full productions per year, the opportunity to include youth is impactful. “We have created a special community because the YMCA is intentional about including students of all abilities. Anyone can audition and then be welcomed on stage.” Thank you to those who make this event possible. Your support of Hockomock Area YMCA Teen Programming and Outreach is sincerely appreciated.

We wish to thank staff and former participants involved in these successes. Recognition will be given at the performance to Mansfield Bank, the Marilyn Rodman Theatre for Kids Program, and Dean College for their commitment to our Theatre program.

PURCHASE TICKETS TODAY!

Time for a Memory
I plan to pursue theatrical arts in college and I attribute my aspirations to this program; Andrea, for introducing me to the world of theater, and Heather, for pushing me beyond my limits and believing in me enough to give me challenges. This theater company has allowed me to develop genuine relationships with others. I have met some of my best friends and role models throughout these 10 years. In a world where communication happens mainly in front of a screen, theater and live performance matters; it brings people together.– Maddie

The cost for tickets is $25 adults; $20 students; $10 youth ages 12 and under. To purchase advance tickets, click here. Tickets will also be available at the door on 10/29.

Posted on: Tuesday, October 4th, 2016

Shiver Me Timbers! Gather Pirates fer Spooky Games!

YO HO HO Landlubbers, Scallywags, ‘n Seadogs! Ye be invited to a free Halloween parrrty wit’ face paintin’, jumpy ship, crafts, games, n’ more. Th’ theme fer th’ nightfall be Haunted Scurvy Pirate Ship! Pizza Slices ‘n water be available fer $1.00 each.

Details

WHERE: North Attleboro Branch &
Invensys Foxboro Branch

WHEN: October 21st, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

We look forward to seein’ ye in ye Halloween costume!

HAUNTED WOODS (North Attleboro Branch):

Lads ‘n Lassies ages 7 years or older be invited to tour ye Haunted Woods between 6:30-8:00 p.m. fer $4 per person.

Questions?
Contact Bridget in North Attleboro @ bridgetm@hockymca.org
Contact Ashli in Foxboro @ ashlip@hockymca.org

Posted on: Friday, August 26th, 2016

Announcing the start of our fall Weigh to Change Program!

We are excited to announce that all 3 of our branches will now offer a 10-week weight loss program called Weigh to Change following the success of our Foxboro spring program where 31 members lost a total of 267 pounds and 318.5 inches. Our fall program begins September 12th and will run through November 19th.

Meet Jed Neureuter, winner and one of our success stories from our spring program. He lost a total of 30 lbs. and 43.9 inches. Here is his story:

“As a result of the Weigh to Change program, I feel great! If I were to sum it up, the program was all about education for me. Now I know how to eat well and exercise properly.

The nutrition component was eye opening. The Styku scans, calorie counting, nutritional food recommendations and supermarket tours were all learning opportunities…I now know better what, when and how much to eat.

The personal training component has me hooked on exercise to complement my improved diet. I learned what Burpees and Pilates are, and even how to Spin. With Michelle, I learned how to do TRX and a new meaning of “sweet sixteen” among several others. The Y staff personalized my workouts and kept them interesting, introducing new exercises, stretching, foam rolling and the Sprint 8. I’ve experienced just about every exercise contraption the Y offers and I’m not longer intimidated to try the group exercise classes.

I know how to eat well, how to exercise properly and realize it’s just the start. The Hockomock Y has put together a great program framework and a great supportive team. I couldn’t be happier to have been part of this program.”

Come to one of our Weigh to Change Information Sessions & Learn More!

Bernon Family (Franklin) Branch
45 Forge Hill Road, Franklin, MA 02038

Days & Times:

  • August 30, Tuesday @ 6:30pm
  • OR September 3, Saturday @ 10:00am

Invensys Foxboro Branch
67 Mechanic Street, Foxboro, MA 02067

Days & Times:

  • September 1, Thursday @ 6:30pm
  • OR September 10, Saturday @ 9:00am

North Attleboro Branch
300 Elmwood Street, North Attleboro, MA 02760

Days & Times:

  • September 1, Thursday @ 6:30pm
  • OR September 10, Saturday @ 8:00am

The Weigh to Change program offers support and education in both areas of fitness and nutrition. By combining physical training and better nutrition, participants will benefit in the most successful way to achieve weight loss. Participants will be challenged throughout the ten weeks with personal training, nutrition guidance, group work outs, and friendly challenge competitions.

Specifically the Weigh to Change Program includes:

  • Weekly individual 30-minute personal training session – Read about the trainer here.
  • Individual nutrition counseling with nutritionist
  • Minimum of three weekly group training sessions
  • Weekly nutrition and physical challenges
  • Two Nutrition workshops
  • Styku 3-D body scan
  • Entry into the Foxboro Y 5K Race on October 9th

The cost of the program is $499 for Hockomock Area YMCA Members and $749 for Hockomock Area YMCA Program Members (over an $800 value).

REGISTER ONLINE FOR WEIGH TO CHANGE

Posted on: Wednesday, August 10th, 2016

Back To School Open House

With the school year soon to be upon us, stop by your local Hockomock Area YMCA branch for some final summer fun! Learn more at this Back to School Open House to learn more about our YMCA before and after school programs known as School’s Out. With a bounce house, cook out, and raffles, there is sure to be plenty to do! Our School’s Out Program provide quality, affordable before and after school care for kids in kindergarten through middle school, in addition to offering no school fun days and vacation weeks. At the event you will be able to meet our staff, and you can even register while you are there!

Invensys Foxboro Branch

67 Mechanic Street, Foxboro
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
6:30pm-8:30pm
Questions or want more info? Contact Sarah at 508-772-1304 or sarahm@hockymca.org.

North Attleboro Branch

300 Elmwood Street, North Attleboro
Thursday, August 25, 2016
6:30pm-8:30pm
Questions or want more info? Contact Sara at 508-643-5252 or saraw@hockymca.org.

Bernon Family Branch

45 Forge Hill Road, Franklin
Friday, August 26, 2016
6:30pm-8:30pm
Questions or want more info? Contact Ashley at 774-235-2736 or ashleyk@hockymca.org.

To learn more about School’s Out and our participating schools and locations, click here.

We hope to see you at our Back to School Open House!

HOCKOMOCK AREA YMCA

300 Elmwood Street
North Attleboro, MA 02760
 508.695.7001

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HOCKOMOCK AREA YMCA LOCATIONS

BERNON FAMILY BRANCH

45 Forge Hill Road
Franklin, MA 02038

 508.528.8708

INVENSYS FOXBORO BRANCH

67 Mechanic Street
Foxboro, MA 02035

 508.543.2523

NORTH ATTLEBORO BRANCH

300 Elmwood Street
North Attleboro, MA 02760

 508.695.7001

MANSFIELD ARTS & EDUCATION CENTER

40 Balcom Street
Mansfield, MA 02048

 508.339.3066