The Benefits of Youth Sports
September 29, 2023
The Benefits of Youth Sports
Winter Programs at Chelsea Piers
Now that winter is right around the corner, it’s time to move to the next step: figuring out which sport will be best for your child’s needs and development. Luckily, you won’t have to go far to find a program that will work for your family. At both of our Chelsea Piers locations in New York City, Brooklyn, and Stamford, CT, we offer a variety of youth sports programs to suit your child’s needs.
How Can My Child Benefit From Youth Sports at Chelsea Piers?
Whether you want your child to stay active, gain confidence, improve upon existing skills, or master a new skill, our youth sports programs offer endless advantages. Take a look at just a few:
Youth Gymnastics
Children from 12 months to 15 years of age can find a place in our New York, Brooklyn and Stamford, CT, gymnastics programs, where each participant receives personalized attention. Physically, kids who participate in gymnastics improve their coordination and flexibility. And while their bodies are in motion, their minds are learning commitment and self-discipline.
Youth Basketball
Players of all levels can develop fundamental basketball skills and learn to play the game correctly with our experienced and knowledgeable coaching staff. At our Brooklyn program, players from 2 to 5 learn the fundamentals of basketball. In our New York City program, players from 2 to 13 years can participate in recreational or competitive prep clinics, while in our Stamford, CT program, players age 4 to 11 can participate in clinics for all developmental levels. Our youth basketball programs help kids enhance their basketball IQ and teamwork. Plus, kids and teens work on hand-eye coordination, speed, and flexibility while working through drills and competitive situations.
Youth Soccer
The Chelsea Piers Soccer Program offers expert, fun instruction and a wide range of programs for all ages of soccer players. In both our New York City and Brooklyn program, our pre-school classes for 3-5-year old’s focus on the fundamentals of the sport, while our developmental youth classes for 5-14-year old’s concentrate on more advanced skills, development, and tactical awareness. While in our Stamford, CT programs, players 2-13 emphasize individual skill development in a fast-paced environment. Our youth soccer programs encourage players to improve their skills with a fun and professional process continually.
Youth Tennis
In our New York City and Brooklyn program, we offer beginner classes that teach proper technique; in Stamford, CT, we offer recreational and competitive tennis clinics and private lessons. Our junior tennis programs are offered throughout the year and promote team building along with a sense of fairness. Plus, kids and teens work on hand-eye coordination, speed, and flexibility, as well as strengthening their bones and cardiovascular systems.
Youth Swimming Lessons
Every child should learn how to swim, but the benefits go far beyond gaining the ability to be safe in and around the water. Kids who learn to swim at the youth aquatics center at Chelsea Piers Field House Brooklyn and Chelsea Piers Athletic Club in Stamford, CT, will learn to love spending time in the water and get plenty of exercise along the way. Our swimming lessons progress through stages so that your child can go at their own pace and at a level that works for them.
We believe that every child can benefit from participating in a sport. The best way to get started with one of the youth sports programs or camps at Chelsea Piers is to call or visit us for more information. We can find a program that fits with your schedule and provides your child with the physical and mental benefits you’re looking for.
What If My Child Is Inexperienced?
Even if your child is a novice at the sport of their choice, there’s no time like the present to get started! We have programs for every age and skill level, and we can find one that works for your child. In fact, we have more than 16 sports programs! Most importantly, our coaches and trainers understand the importance of meeting kids where they are. We’ll do everything in our power to make your child’s chosen sport a fun and engaging activity for them, helping them reap rewards that go beyond the points on the scoreboard or the time on the stopwatch.
How Do I Get Started?
Contact us to see what we have to offer and make sure your child receives instruction from New York City, Brooklyn, and Fairfield County’s top-rated coaches in a safe environment. We would be happy to learn more about your child and recommend a sport to you, and we can sign your child up right away for the program of your choice!