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Thursday January 2, 2025
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Golf Lessons - Women Only Lessons - January
Program Description:All classes will be at Chris Cote's Top Tracer Range in Southington. The state-of-the-art facility is covered and heated so golf can be practiced in all types of weather. Adult Novice, Women Only, and Junior Clinics start at the beginning of each month and meet on the same day and at the same time for each of the 4-one hour sessions. Classes include fundamentals of the set-up, fundamentals of the golf swing, how to play with irons and woods, pitching, sand bunker play, chipping, putting, rules and etiquette, and much more. Participants can bring their own clubs or Chris Cote's will provide clubs to use during classes.*Participants who miss a class may attend a make-up date in the next session offered. Please reach out to Pete for more information or to confirm which session/date to attend.*Adult Novice classes consist of 4 one hour sessions covering a wide variety of topics. They are designed for the beginner golfer who has yet to pick up a club, as well as the more seasoned player who is struggling to break 100 and needs to work on different areas of their game. High school students ages 15 and up can sign up as well.Women Only classes are designed for the beginner golfer who is interested in learning the game, as well as the more experienced golfer who is looking to take their game to the next level. Classes consist of 4 one-hour sessions on weekday evenings that cover a wide variety of topics. High school students ages 15 and up can sign up as well.Junior Group Lessons consist of 4 one hour sessions covering a wide variety of topics. They are designed for the junior golfer (ages 7-14) who has never played before, as well as the more experienced player who wants to learn more about the game and improve their score. About the Instructor:Pete Stankevich, PGA Golf Professional and Men's and Women's Golf Coach at the University of Hartford is a two-time New England Division I Golf Association Coach of the Year. Stankevich turned pro in 1989. During that time, he competed in tournaments while working as a golf professional at various clubs, including Bear Lakes Country Club (West Palm Beach Fla.), Wampanoag Country Club, Clinton Country Club, Glastonbury Hills Country Club and Elmridge Golf Course. Stankevich was brought on as a teaching professional for Golf Quest Family Sports Center in Brookfield, Conn. Shortly thereafter, he was named the Head Golf Professional and Director of Instruction. From 1997 to 2023, he helped build Golf Quest Academy into one of the top golf academies in the Northeast, seeing it voted in the top-100 driving ranges/practice facilities in the nation almost annually by Golf Range Magazine. In addition, CTGolfer.com has named Stankevich one the state’s top-three instructors on numerous occasions. He has brought that skill set and work ethic to leading lessons at Chris Cote's. Program Benefits:By the completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Properly set up and execute golf swing fundamentals with any club in the bag. - Identify and correct your personal swing tendencies with practice drills and fixes. - Recognize 6 of the most important rules of golf that you'll encounter on the course.
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Tuesday January 7, 2025
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4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Golf Lessons - Junior Lessons - January
Program Description:All classes will be at Chris Cote's Top Tracer Range in Southington. The state-of-the-art facility is covered and heated so golf can be practiced in all types of weather. Adult Novice, Women Only, and Junior Clinics start at the beginning of each month and meet on the same day and at the same time for each of the 4-one hour sessions. Classes include fundamentals of the set-up, fundamentals of the golf swing, how to play with irons and woods, pitching, sand bunker play, chipping, putting, rules and etiquette, and much more. Participants can bring their own clubs or Chris Cote's will provide clubs to use during classes.*Participants who miss a class may attend a make-up date in the next session offered. Please reach out to Pete for more information or to confirm which session/date to attend.*Adult Novice classes consist of 4 one hour sessions covering a wide variety of topics. They are designed for the beginner golfer who has yet to pick up a club, as well as the more seasoned player who is struggling to break 100 and needs to work on different areas of their game. High school students ages 15 and up can sign up as well.Women Only classes are designed for the beginner golfer who is interested in learning the game, as well as the more experienced golfer who is looking to take their game to the next level. Classes consist of 4 one-hour sessions on weekday evenings that cover a wide variety of topics. High school students ages 15 and up can sign up as well.Junior Group Lessons consist of 4 one hour sessions covering a wide variety of topics. They are designed for the junior golfer (ages 7-14) who has never played before, as well as the more experienced player who wants to learn more about the game and improve their score. About the Instructor:Pete Stankevich, PGA Golf Professional and Men's and Women's Golf Coach at the University of Hartford is a two-time New England Division I Golf Association Coach of the Year. Stankevich turned pro in 1989. During that time, he competed in tournaments while working as a golf professional at various clubs, including Bear Lakes Country Club (West Palm Beach Fla.), Wampanoag Country Club, Clinton Country Club, Glastonbury Hills Country Club and Elmridge Golf Course. Stankevich was brought on as a teaching professional for Golf Quest Family Sports Center in Brookfield, Conn. Shortly thereafter, he was named the Head Golf Professional and Director of Instruction. From 1997 to 2023, he helped build Golf Quest Academy into one of the top golf academies in the Northeast, seeing it voted in the top-100 driving ranges/practice facilities in the nation almost annually by Golf Range Magazine. In addition, CTGolfer.com has named Stankevich one the state’s top-three instructors on numerous occasions. He has brought that skill set and work ethic to leading lessons at Chris Cote's. Program Benefits:By the completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Properly set up and execute golf swing fundamentals with any club in the bag. - Identify and correct your personal swing tendencies with practice drills and fixes. - Recognize 6 of the most important rules of golf that you'll encounter on the course.
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Pilates and Yoga Fusion - Pilates & Yoga Fusion - Session 1
Program Description: We are very excited to bring this amazing class that helps tone and tighten your core which will improve not only your posture, but your body awareness and flexibility! The class combines the focus on core stabilization of Pilates with the postures from yoga to flow through movements in order to work your whole body while also giving you strength of both mind and body.This class is for beginners all the way up to advanced so please do not be afraid to give it a try. We ask that you please bring your own mat.About the Instructor:Instructor, Heather Tartarelli, has a 20 hour Full of Joy Children's Yoga Teaching Certificate, as well as a 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Certificate. Heather has also taken a 32 hour Trauma Informed Yoga for Youth Certification. Heather boasts over 750 hours of teaching yoga, and has completed the AFAA Practical Pilates course. Heather has been teaching the BPRYCS yoga programs for 5 and 1/2 years.Program Benefits:- Participants will be able to do 2 or more poses (asanas) independently, with proper alignment, using necessary modifications for his/her body to develop strength, flexibility and body awareness- Participants will be able to do 2 or more breathing techniques (pranayama) independently to regulate the nervous system, increase oxygen, calm and energize the body- Participants will be able to combine breath and movement in a sun salutation sequence (Surya Namaska A) linking mind and body for improved physical strength, better command over their body, and calmness of mind.
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6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
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Mini Hoops Basketball - Mini Hoops (Tuesdays) - Session 1
Program Description: This program will introduce participants to the sport of basketball. Participants will learn skills and techniques in a friendly, safe and fun environment. Lessons will be conducted utilizing skill-building activities and games. About the Instructor(s): This program is instructed by Michael Pirog. Michael played football at Central Connecticut State University, and has countless coaching experience at various levels. Michael is a PE Teacher at St. Joseph School, and has a long tenure being a part of the BPRYCS department. Tom Pirog has extensive experience playing and coaching sports as well as experience working with children through the department summer camps. Tom has played multiple sports at the varsity level and helps coach clinics at the Bristol Sports Armory and teams with Bristol Little League. Tom is excited to help prepare athletes for a higher level with Basketball this season!Andrew Beaucar has been a part of the BPRYCS team for 4+ years. Andrew serves as a Physical Educator for the Bristol Public Schools and coaches multiple sports across middle school and youth levels. Andrew is excited to help coach another basketball season!Program Benefits:- Participants will be able to dribble 10 times consecutively with their dominant hand- Participants will be able to make both a chest and bounce pass- Participants will be able to get set up and show correct shooting form
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Golf Lessons - Adult Novice Lessons - January
Program Description:All classes will be at Chris Cote's Top Tracer Range in Southington. The state-of-the-art facility is covered and heated so golf can be practiced in all types of weather. Adult Novice, Women Only, and Junior Clinics start at the beginning of each month and meet on the same day and at the same time for each of the 4-one hour sessions. Classes include fundamentals of the set-up, fundamentals of the golf swing, how to play with irons and woods, pitching, sand bunker play, chipping, putting, rules and etiquette, and much more. Participants can bring their own clubs or Chris Cote's will provide clubs to use during classes.*Participants who miss a class may attend a make-up date in the next session offered. Please reach out to Pete for more information or to confirm which session/date to attend.*Adult Novice classes consist of 4 one hour sessions covering a wide variety of topics. They are designed for the beginner golfer who has yet to pick up a club, as well as the more seasoned player who is struggling to break 100 and needs to work on different areas of their game. High school students ages 15 and up can sign up as well.Women Only classes are designed for the beginner golfer who is interested in learning the game, as well as the more experienced golfer who is looking to take their game to the next level. Classes consist of 4 one-hour sessions on weekday evenings that cover a wide variety of topics. High school students ages 15 and up can sign up as well.Junior Group Lessons consist of 4 one hour sessions covering a wide variety of topics. They are designed for the junior golfer (ages 7-14) who has never played before, as well as the more experienced player who wants to learn more about the game and improve their score. About the Instructor:Pete Stankevich, PGA Golf Professional and Men's and Women's Golf Coach at the University of Hartford is a two-time New England Division I Golf Association Coach of the Year. Stankevich turned pro in 1989. During that time, he competed in tournaments while working as a golf professional at various clubs, including Bear Lakes Country Club (West Palm Beach Fla.), Wampanoag Country Club, Clinton Country Club, Glastonbury Hills Country Club and Elmridge Golf Course. Stankevich was brought on as a teaching professional for Golf Quest Family Sports Center in Brookfield, Conn. Shortly thereafter, he was named the Head Golf Professional and Director of Instruction. From 1997 to 2023, he helped build Golf Quest Academy into one of the top golf academies in the Northeast, seeing it voted in the top-100 driving ranges/practice facilities in the nation almost annually by Golf Range Magazine. In addition, CTGolfer.com has named Stankevich one the state’s top-three instructors on numerous occasions. He has brought that skill set and work ethic to leading lessons at Chris Cote's. Program Benefits:By the completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Properly set up and execute golf swing fundamentals with any club in the bag. - Identify and correct your personal swing tendencies with practice drills and fixes. - Recognize 6 of the most important rules of golf that you'll encounter on the course.
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Pilates and Yoga Fusion - Pilates & Yoga Fusion - Session 2
Program Description: We are very excited to bring this amazing class that helps tone and tighten your core which will improve not only your posture, but your body awareness and flexibility! The class combines the focus on core stabilization of Pilates with the postures from yoga to flow through movements in order to work your whole body while also giving you strength of both mind and body.This class is for beginners all the way up to advanced so please do not be afraid to give it a try. We ask that you please bring your own mat.About the Instructor:Instructor, Heather Tartarelli, has a 20 hour Full of Joy Children's Yoga Teaching Certificate, as well as a 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Certificate. Heather has also taken a 32 hour Trauma Informed Yoga for Youth Certification. Heather boasts over 750 hours of teaching yoga, and has completed the AFAA Practical Pilates course. Heather has been teaching the BPRYCS yoga programs for 5 and 1/2 years.Program Benefits:- Participants will be able to do 2 or more poses (asanas) independently, with proper alignment, using necessary modifications for his/her body to develop strength, flexibility and body awareness- Participants will be able to do 2 or more breathing techniques (pranayama) independently to regulate the nervous system, increase oxygen, calm and energize the body- Participants will be able to combine breath and movement in a sun salutation sequence (Surya Namaska A) linking mind and body for improved physical strength, better command over their body, and calmness of mind.
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6:50 PM - 7:35 PM
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Basketball Skills - Basketball Skills (Tuesday) - Session 1
Program Description:This program will teach the vital basketball skills of dribbling, passing, and shooting. Techniques and game play will be taught in a fun and safe environment to enhance the overall knowledge of the game of basketball. About the Instructor(s): This program is instructed by Michael Pirog and Andrew Beaucar. Michael played football at Central Connecticut State University, and has countless coaching experience at various levels. Michael is a PE Teacher at St. Joseph School, and has a long tenure being a part of the BPRYCS department. Tom Pirog has extensive experience playing and coaching sports as well as experience working with children through the department summer camps. Tom has played multiple sports at the varsity level and helps coach clinics at the Bristol Sports Armory and teams with Bristol Little League. Tom is excited to help prepare athletes for a higher level with Basketball this season!Andrew Beaucar has been a part of the BPRYCS team for 4+ years. Andrew serves as a Physical Educator for the Bristol Public Schools and coaches multiple sports across middle school and youth levels. Andrew is excited to help coach another basketball season!Program Benefits:- Participants will be able to perform a combination of basketball moves (dribbling with both hands, crossover dribble, jump stop, pivots and various passes)- Participants will understand the basics of rebounding- Participants will be able to understand and participate in a 1/2 court 2 v. 1 drill.
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7:40 PM - 8:25 PM
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Co-Ed 3 on 3 Basketball - 3 on 3 Basketball (Tuesdays) - Session 1
Program Description:Participants in this program will work on the fundamental skills of the game of basketball, as well as participate in organized games of 3-on-3 each week. Teams will be changed every week to ensure that games are fair and players have an opportunity to play with new teammates. About the Instructor(s): This program is instructed by Michael Pirog. Michael played football at Central Connecticut State University, and has countless coaching experience at various levels. Michael is a PE Teacher at St. Joseph School, and has a long tenure being a part of the BPRYCS department. Tom Pirog has extensive experience playing and coaching sports as well as experience working with children through the department summer camps. Tom has played multiple sports at the varsity level and helps coach clinics at the Bristol Sports Armory and teams with Bristol Little League. Tom is excited to help prepare athletes for a higher level with Basketball this season!Program Benefits:- Participants will understand the basics of 1/2 court zone defense- Participants will be able to move without the ball using cuts and screens- Participants will understand basketball rules that will allow them to successfully play a game of 1/2 court 3 v. 3 basketball.
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Wednesday January 8, 2025
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4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
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Sports Fun - Sports Fun (2-3 Year Olds) - Session 1
Program Description:This program introduces participants to a number of sports and games in a safe, controlled and fun environment. Participants will learn skills including sportsmanship and how to socialize with their fellow athletes. The numerous activities in the program will keep participants engaged and promote teamwork. About the Instructor:This program is instructed by Madison Fostervold. Madison has taught this program several times and loves seeing each child's growth from the beginner to the end of the session and especially from session to session. Madison has over 10 years of experience working with children and she's excited to introduce new and old sports and games this session!Program Benefits:- Participants will be able to throw a ball at a target and hit with 60% accuracy. (<3 ft away for 2-3yo, <5 ft away for 4-5 yo, 10-15 ft away for 6-12 yo)- Participants will be able to name and sort equipment based on color and/or sport.- Participants will be able to work together to complete an obstacle course.
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5:15 PM - 6:00 PM
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Horsemanship at Shepard Meadows - Horsemanship at Shepard Meadows (Level 1) - Session 1
Program Description:Level 1 Class: Our friends at Shepard Meadows will help teach numerous horse skills such as grooming, tacking, and leading. This program also provides the opportunity to challenge participants to persevere, problem-solve, and communicate. This program helps participants connect with their peers socially, as well as promotes the development of self-esteem. Please note that there is no riding in this class. Level 2 Class: Participants are able to build on the skills that were learned in the Horsemanship Level 1 class. It is a requirement for registrants to complete Horsemanship Level 1 before enrolling in the Horsemanship Level 2 class. Please note that there is no riding in this class. Required Forms:Please complete the documents in the forms section and bring them with you to the first class. Program Benefits:- Participants will learn and demonstrate safe horse handling skills, including grooming, haltering and leading- Participants will gain an understanding of horse behavior and identify the horse's body language- Participants will gain an understanding of a healthy horse diet and will be able to identify what is healthy/unhealthy for horse's to eat- Participants will be able to identify grooming tools and their purposeAbout the Instructors:Amy DegumbiaInstructor & Equine SpecialistPATH, Intl. Therapeutic Riding InstructorAmy grew up on a small farm and owned a couple of horses. She was 5 years old when she first started to ride, and 13 when she got a horse of her own – he was a young and spirited Arabian. Amy competed in Arabian Horse Association shows, mostly in dressage, but some jumping too. She worked as a Veterinary Technician and gained a great deal of knowledge about animal health and first aid, and became Certified as an Animal Behaviorist. Amy attended Tunxis Community College and Central Connecticut State University for her degree. She is grateful to have horses as a part of her life, and loves to share that with the participants in our program! Amy is a Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor through the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship and teaches mounted and unmounted lessons all week long. Michelle OcampoMichelle started riding when she was 10 years old and never stopped! She has ridden Western, English, dressage, and has done some eventing as well. Michelle attended UCONN and graduated with a degree in Animal Science with an Equine Focus, and now has her own small farm where her 3 horses live. She is grateful to spend her whole day with horses, both at home and at work, and loves sharing her passion and knowledge with the participants in our programs.
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5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Sports Fun - Sports Fun (2-3 Year Olds) - Session 2
Program Description:This program introduces participants to a number of sports and games in a safe, controlled and fun environment. Participants will learn skills including sportsmanship and how to socialize with their fellow athletes. The numerous activities in the program will keep participants engaged and promote teamwork. About the Instructor:This program is instructed by Madison Fostervold. Madison has taught this program several times and loves seeing each child's growth from the beginner to the end of the session and especially from session to session. Madison has over 10 years of experience working with children and she's excited to introduce new and old sports and games this session!Program Benefits:- Participants will be able to throw a ball at a target and hit with 60% accuracy. (<3 ft away for 2-3yo, <5 ft away for 4-5 yo, 10-15 ft away for 6-12 yo)- Participants will be able to name and sort equipment based on color and/or sport.- Participants will be able to work together to complete an obstacle course.
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6:15 PM - 6:45 PM
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Sports Fun - Sports Fun (4-5 Year Olds) - Session 3
Program Description:This program introduces participants to a number of sports and games in a safe, controlled and fun environment. Participants will learn skills including sportsmanship and how to socialize with their fellow athletes. The numerous activities in the program will keep participants engaged and promote teamwork. About the Instructor:This program is instructed by Madison Fostervold. Madison has taught this program several times and loves seeing each child's growth from the beginner to the end of the session and especially from session to session. Madison has over 10 years of experience working with children and she's excited to introduce new and old sports and games this session!Program Benefits:- Participants will be able to throw a ball at a target and hit with 60% accuracy. (<3 ft away for 2-3yo, <5 ft away for 4-5 yo, 10-15 ft away for 6-12 yo)- Participants will be able to name and sort equipment based on color and/or sport.- Participants will be able to work together to complete an obstacle course.
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Thursday January 9, 2025
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Pilates and Yoga Fusion - Pilates & Yoga Fusion - Session 1
Program Description: We are very excited to bring this amazing class that helps tone and tighten your core which will improve not only your posture, but your body awareness and flexibility! The class combines the focus on core stabilization of Pilates with the postures from yoga to flow through movements in order to work your whole body while also giving you strength of both mind and body.This class is for beginners all the way up to advanced so please do not be afraid to give it a try. We ask that you please bring your own mat.About the Instructor:Instructor, Heather Tartarelli, has a 20 hour Full of Joy Children's Yoga Teaching Certificate, as well as a 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Certificate. Heather has also taken a 32 hour Trauma Informed Yoga for Youth Certification. Heather boasts over 750 hours of teaching yoga, and has completed the AFAA Practical Pilates course. Heather has been teaching the BPRYCS yoga programs for 5 and 1/2 years.Program Benefits:- Participants will be able to do 2 or more poses (asanas) independently, with proper alignment, using necessary modifications for his/her body to develop strength, flexibility and body awareness- Participants will be able to do 2 or more breathing techniques (pranayama) independently to regulate the nervous system, increase oxygen, calm and energize the body- Participants will be able to combine breath and movement in a sun salutation sequence (Surya Namaska A) linking mind and body for improved physical strength, better command over their body, and calmness of mind.
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Golf Lessons - Women Only Lessons - January
Program Description:All classes will be at Chris Cote's Top Tracer Range in Southington. The state-of-the-art facility is covered and heated so golf can be practiced in all types of weather. Adult Novice, Women Only, and Junior Clinics start at the beginning of each month and meet on the same day and at the same time for each of the 4-one hour sessions. Classes include fundamentals of the set-up, fundamentals of the golf swing, how to play with irons and woods, pitching, sand bunker play, chipping, putting, rules and etiquette, and much more. Participants can bring their own clubs or Chris Cote's will provide clubs to use during classes.*Participants who miss a class may attend a make-up date in the next session offered. Please reach out to Pete for more information or to confirm which session/date to attend.*Adult Novice classes consist of 4 one hour sessions covering a wide variety of topics. They are designed for the beginner golfer who has yet to pick up a club, as well as the more seasoned player who is struggling to break 100 and needs to work on different areas of their game. High school students ages 15 and up can sign up as well.Women Only classes are designed for the beginner golfer who is interested in learning the game, as well as the more experienced golfer who is looking to take their game to the next level. Classes consist of 4 one-hour sessions on weekday evenings that cover a wide variety of topics. High school students ages 15 and up can sign up as well.Junior Group Lessons consist of 4 one hour sessions covering a wide variety of topics. They are designed for the junior golfer (ages 7-14) who has never played before, as well as the more experienced player who wants to learn more about the game and improve their score. About the Instructor:Pete Stankevich, PGA Golf Professional and Men's and Women's Golf Coach at the University of Hartford is a two-time New England Division I Golf Association Coach of the Year. Stankevich turned pro in 1989. During that time, he competed in tournaments while working as a golf professional at various clubs, including Bear Lakes Country Club (West Palm Beach Fla.), Wampanoag Country Club, Clinton Country Club, Glastonbury Hills Country Club and Elmridge Golf Course. Stankevich was brought on as a teaching professional for Golf Quest Family Sports Center in Brookfield, Conn. Shortly thereafter, he was named the Head Golf Professional and Director of Instruction. From 1997 to 2023, he helped build Golf Quest Academy into one of the top golf academies in the Northeast, seeing it voted in the top-100 driving ranges/practice facilities in the nation almost annually by Golf Range Magazine. In addition, CTGolfer.com has named Stankevich one the state’s top-three instructors on numerous occasions. He has brought that skill set and work ethic to leading lessons at Chris Cote's. Program Benefits:By the completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Properly set up and execute golf swing fundamentals with any club in the bag. - Identify and correct your personal swing tendencies with practice drills and fixes. - Recognize 6 of the most important rules of golf that you'll encounter on the course.
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Pilates and Yoga Fusion - Pilates & Yoga Fusion - Session 2
Program Description: We are very excited to bring this amazing class that helps tone and tighten your core which will improve not only your posture, but your body awareness and flexibility! The class combines the focus on core stabilization of Pilates with the postures from yoga to flow through movements in order to work your whole body while also giving you strength of both mind and body.This class is for beginners all the way up to advanced so please do not be afraid to give it a try. We ask that you please bring your own mat.About the Instructor:Instructor, Heather Tartarelli, has a 20 hour Full of Joy Children's Yoga Teaching Certificate, as well as a 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Certificate. Heather has also taken a 32 hour Trauma Informed Yoga for Youth Certification. Heather boasts over 750 hours of teaching yoga, and has completed the AFAA Practical Pilates course. Heather has been teaching the BPRYCS yoga programs for 5 and 1/2 years.Program Benefits:- Participants will be able to do 2 or more poses (asanas) independently, with proper alignment, using necessary modifications for his/her body to develop strength, flexibility and body awareness- Participants will be able to do 2 or more breathing techniques (pranayama) independently to regulate the nervous system, increase oxygen, calm and energize the body- Participants will be able to combine breath and movement in a sun salutation sequence (Surya Namaska A) linking mind and body for improved physical strength, better command over their body, and calmness of mind.
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Saturday January 11, 2025
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9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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Mini Hoops Basketball - Mini Hoops (Saturdays) - Session 2
Program Description: This program will introduce participants to the sport of basketball. Participants will learn skills and techniques in a friendly, safe and fun environment. Lessons will be conducted utilizing skill-building activities and games. About the Instructor(s): This program is instructed by Michael Pirog. Michael played football at Central Connecticut State University, and has countless coaching experience at various levels. Michael is a PE Teacher at St. Joseph School, and has a long tenure being a part of the BPRYCS department. Tom Pirog has extensive experience playing and coaching sports as well as experience working with children through the department summer camps. Tom has played multiple sports at the varsity level and helps coach clinics at the Bristol Sports Armory and teams with Bristol Little League. Tom is excited to help prepare athletes for a higher level with Basketball this season!Andrew Beaucar has been a part of the BPRYCS team for 4+ years. Andrew serves as a Physical Educator for the Bristol Public Schools and coaches multiple sports across middle school and youth levels. Andrew is excited to help coach another basketball season!Program Benefits:- Participants will be able to dribble 10 times consecutively with their dominant hand- Participants will be able to make both a chest and bounce pass- Participants will be able to get set up and show correct shooting form
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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Mini Hoops Basketball - Mini Hoops (Saturdays) - Session 3
Program Description: This program will introduce participants to the sport of basketball. Participants will learn skills and techniques in a friendly, safe and fun environment. Lessons will be conducted utilizing skill-building activities and games. About the Instructor(s): This program is instructed by Michael Pirog. Michael played football at Central Connecticut State University, and has countless coaching experience at various levels. Michael is a PE Teacher at St. Joseph School, and has a long tenure being a part of the BPRYCS department. Tom Pirog has extensive experience playing and coaching sports as well as experience working with children through the department summer camps. Tom has played multiple sports at the varsity level and helps coach clinics at the Bristol Sports Armory and teams with Bristol Little League. Tom is excited to help prepare athletes for a higher level with Basketball this season!Andrew Beaucar has been a part of the BPRYCS team for 4+ years. Andrew serves as a Physical Educator for the Bristol Public Schools and coaches multiple sports across middle school and youth levels. Andrew is excited to help coach another basketball season!Program Benefits:- Participants will be able to dribble 10 times consecutively with their dominant hand- Participants will be able to make both a chest and bounce pass- Participants will be able to get set up and show correct shooting form
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11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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Basketball Skills - Basketball Skills (Saturday) - Session 2
Program Description:This program will teach the vital basketball skills of dribbling, passing, and shooting. Techniques and game play will be taught in a fun and safe environment to enhance the overall knowledge of the game of basketball. About the Instructor(s): This program is instructed by Michael Pirog and Andrew Beaucar. Michael played football at Central Connecticut State University, and has countless coaching experience at various levels. Michael is a PE Teacher at St. Joseph School, and has a long tenure being a part of the BPRYCS department. Tom Pirog has extensive experience playing and coaching sports as well as experience working with children through the department summer camps. Tom has played multiple sports at the varsity level and helps coach clinics at the Bristol Sports Armory and teams with Bristol Little League. Tom is excited to help prepare athletes for a higher level with Basketball this season!Andrew Beaucar has been a part of the BPRYCS team for 4+ years. Andrew serves as a Physical Educator for the Bristol Public Schools and coaches multiple sports across middle school and youth levels. Andrew is excited to help coach another basketball season!Program Benefits:- Participants will be able to perform a combination of basketball moves (dribbling with both hands, crossover dribble, jump stop, pivots and various passes)- Participants will understand the basics of rebounding- Participants will be able to understand and participate in a 1/2 court 2 v. 1 drill.
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2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
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Horsemanship at Shepard Meadows - Horsemanship at Shepard Meadows (Level 1) - Saturdays Session 1
Program Description:Level 1 Class: Our friends at Shepard Meadows will help teach numerous horse skills such as grooming, tacking, and leading. This program also provides the opportunity to challenge participants to persevere, problem-solve, and communicate. This program helps participants connect with their peers socially, as well as promotes the development of self-esteem. Please note that there is no riding in this class. Level 2 Class: Participants are able to build on the skills that were learned in the Horsemanship Level 1 class. It is a requirement for registrants to complete Horsemanship Level 1 before enrolling in the Horsemanship Level 2 class. Please note that there is no riding in this class. Required Forms:Please complete the documents in the forms section and bring them with you to the first class. Program Benefits:- Participants will learn and demonstrate safe horse handling skills, including grooming, haltering and leading- Participants will gain an understanding of horse behavior and identify the horse's body language- Participants will gain an understanding of a healthy horse diet and will be able to identify what is healthy/unhealthy for horse's to eat- Participants will be able to identify grooming tools and their purposeAbout the Instructors:Amy DegumbiaInstructor & Equine SpecialistPATH, Intl. Therapeutic Riding InstructorAmy grew up on a small farm and owned a couple of horses. She was 5 years old when she first started to ride, and 13 when she got a horse of her own – he was a young and spirited Arabian. Amy competed in Arabian Horse Association shows, mostly in dressage, but some jumping too. She worked as a Veterinary Technician and gained a great deal of knowledge about animal health and first aid, and became Certified as an Animal Behaviorist. Amy attended Tunxis Community College and Central Connecticut State University for her degree. She is grateful to have horses as a part of her life, and loves to share that with the participants in our program! Amy is a Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor through the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship and teaches mounted and unmounted lessons all week long. Michelle OcampoMichelle started riding when she was 10 years old and never stopped! She has ridden Western, English, dressage, and has done some eventing as well. Michelle attended UCONN and graduated with a degree in Animal Science with an Equine Focus, and now has her own small farm where her 3 horses live. She is grateful to spend her whole day with horses, both at home and at work, and loves sharing her passion and knowledge with the participants in our programs.
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Tuesday January 14, 2025
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4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Golf Lessons - Junior Lessons - January
Program Description:All classes will be at Chris Cote's Top Tracer Range in Southington. The state-of-the-art facility is covered and heated so golf can be practiced in all types of weather. Adult Novice, Women Only, and Junior Clinics start at the beginning of each month and meet on the same day and at the same time for each of the 4-one hour sessions. Classes include fundamentals of the set-up, fundamentals of the golf swing, how to play with irons and woods, pitching, sand bunker play, chipping, putting, rules and etiquette, and much more. Participants can bring their own clubs or Chris Cote's will provide clubs to use during classes.*Participants who miss a class may attend a make-up date in the next session offered. Please reach out to Pete for more information or to confirm which session/date to attend.*Adult Novice classes consist of 4 one hour sessions covering a wide variety of topics. They are designed for the beginner golfer who has yet to pick up a club, as well as the more seasoned player who is struggling to break 100 and needs to work on different areas of their game. High school students ages 15 and up can sign up as well.Women Only classes are designed for the beginner golfer who is interested in learning the game, as well as the more experienced golfer who is looking to take their game to the next level. Classes consist of 4 one-hour sessions on weekday evenings that cover a wide variety of topics. High school students ages 15 and up can sign up as well.Junior Group Lessons consist of 4 one hour sessions covering a wide variety of topics. They are designed for the junior golfer (ages 7-14) who has never played before, as well as the more experienced player who wants to learn more about the game and improve their score. About the Instructor:Pete Stankevich, PGA Golf Professional and Men's and Women's Golf Coach at the University of Hartford is a two-time New England Division I Golf Association Coach of the Year. Stankevich turned pro in 1989. During that time, he competed in tournaments while working as a golf professional at various clubs, including Bear Lakes Country Club (West Palm Beach Fla.), Wampanoag Country Club, Clinton Country Club, Glastonbury Hills Country Club and Elmridge Golf Course. Stankevich was brought on as a teaching professional for Golf Quest Family Sports Center in Brookfield, Conn. Shortly thereafter, he was named the Head Golf Professional and Director of Instruction. From 1997 to 2023, he helped build Golf Quest Academy into one of the top golf academies in the Northeast, seeing it voted in the top-100 driving ranges/practice facilities in the nation almost annually by Golf Range Magazine. In addition, CTGolfer.com has named Stankevich one the state’s top-three instructors on numerous occasions. He has brought that skill set and work ethic to leading lessons at Chris Cote's. Program Benefits:By the completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Properly set up and execute golf swing fundamentals with any club in the bag. - Identify and correct your personal swing tendencies with practice drills and fixes. - Recognize 6 of the most important rules of golf that you'll encounter on the course.
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Pilates and Yoga Fusion - Pilates & Yoga Fusion - Session 1
Program Description: We are very excited to bring this amazing class that helps tone and tighten your core which will improve not only your posture, but your body awareness and flexibility! The class combines the focus on core stabilization of Pilates with the postures from yoga to flow through movements in order to work your whole body while also giving you strength of both mind and body.This class is for beginners all the way up to advanced so please do not be afraid to give it a try. We ask that you please bring your own mat.About the Instructor:Instructor, Heather Tartarelli, has a 20 hour Full of Joy Children's Yoga Teaching Certificate, as well as a 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Certificate. Heather has also taken a 32 hour Trauma Informed Yoga for Youth Certification. Heather boasts over 750 hours of teaching yoga, and has completed the AFAA Practical Pilates course. Heather has been teaching the BPRYCS yoga programs for 5 and 1/2 years.Program Benefits:- Participants will be able to do 2 or more poses (asanas) independently, with proper alignment, using necessary modifications for his/her body to develop strength, flexibility and body awareness- Participants will be able to do 2 or more breathing techniques (pranayama) independently to regulate the nervous system, increase oxygen, calm and energize the body- Participants will be able to combine breath and movement in a sun salutation sequence (Surya Namaska A) linking mind and body for improved physical strength, better command over their body, and calmness of mind.
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6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
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Mini Hoops Basketball - Mini Hoops (Tuesdays) - Session 1
Program Description: This program will introduce participants to the sport of basketball. Participants will learn skills and techniques in a friendly, safe and fun environment. Lessons will be conducted utilizing skill-building activities and games. About the Instructor(s): This program is instructed by Michael Pirog. Michael played football at Central Connecticut State University, and has countless coaching experience at various levels. Michael is a PE Teacher at St. Joseph School, and has a long tenure being a part of the BPRYCS department. Tom Pirog has extensive experience playing and coaching sports as well as experience working with children through the department summer camps. Tom has played multiple sports at the varsity level and helps coach clinics at the Bristol Sports Armory and teams with Bristol Little League. Tom is excited to help prepare athletes for a higher level with Basketball this season!Andrew Beaucar has been a part of the BPRYCS team for 4+ years. Andrew serves as a Physical Educator for the Bristol Public Schools and coaches multiple sports across middle school and youth levels. Andrew is excited to help coach another basketball season!Program Benefits:- Participants will be able to dribble 10 times consecutively with their dominant hand- Participants will be able to make both a chest and bounce pass- Participants will be able to get set up and show correct shooting form
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Golf Lessons - Adult Novice Lessons - January
Program Description:All classes will be at Chris Cote's Top Tracer Range in Southington. The state-of-the-art facility is covered and heated so golf can be practiced in all types of weather. Adult Novice, Women Only, and Junior Clinics start at the beginning of each month and meet on the same day and at the same time for each of the 4-one hour sessions. Classes include fundamentals of the set-up, fundamentals of the golf swing, how to play with irons and woods, pitching, sand bunker play, chipping, putting, rules and etiquette, and much more. Participants can bring their own clubs or Chris Cote's will provide clubs to use during classes.*Participants who miss a class may attend a make-up date in the next session offered. Please reach out to Pete for more information or to confirm which session/date to attend.*Adult Novice classes consist of 4 one hour sessions covering a wide variety of topics. They are designed for the beginner golfer who has yet to pick up a club, as well as the more seasoned player who is struggling to break 100 and needs to work on different areas of their game. High school students ages 15 and up can sign up as well.Women Only classes are designed for the beginner golfer who is interested in learning the game, as well as the more experienced golfer who is looking to take their game to the next level. Classes consist of 4 one-hour sessions on weekday evenings that cover a wide variety of topics. High school students ages 15 and up can sign up as well.Junior Group Lessons consist of 4 one hour sessions covering a wide variety of topics. They are designed for the junior golfer (ages 7-14) who has never played before, as well as the more experienced player who wants to learn more about the game and improve their score. About the Instructor:Pete Stankevich, PGA Golf Professional and Men's and Women's Golf Coach at the University of Hartford is a two-time New England Division I Golf Association Coach of the Year. Stankevich turned pro in 1989. During that time, he competed in tournaments while working as a golf professional at various clubs, including Bear Lakes Country Club (West Palm Beach Fla.), Wampanoag Country Club, Clinton Country Club, Glastonbury Hills Country Club and Elmridge Golf Course. Stankevich was brought on as a teaching professional for Golf Quest Family Sports Center in Brookfield, Conn. Shortly thereafter, he was named the Head Golf Professional and Director of Instruction. From 1997 to 2023, he helped build Golf Quest Academy into one of the top golf academies in the Northeast, seeing it voted in the top-100 driving ranges/practice facilities in the nation almost annually by Golf Range Magazine. In addition, CTGolfer.com has named Stankevich one the state’s top-three instructors on numerous occasions. He has brought that skill set and work ethic to leading lessons at Chris Cote's. Program Benefits:By the completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Properly set up and execute golf swing fundamentals with any club in the bag. - Identify and correct your personal swing tendencies with practice drills and fixes. - Recognize 6 of the most important rules of golf that you'll encounter on the course.
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Pilates and Yoga Fusion - Pilates & Yoga Fusion - Session 2
Program Description: We are very excited to bring this amazing class that helps tone and tighten your core which will improve not only your posture, but your body awareness and flexibility! The class combines the focus on core stabilization of Pilates with the postures from yoga to flow through movements in order to work your whole body while also giving you strength of both mind and body.This class is for beginners all the way up to advanced so please do not be afraid to give it a try. We ask that you please bring your own mat.About the Instructor:Instructor, Heather Tartarelli, has a 20 hour Full of Joy Children's Yoga Teaching Certificate, as well as a 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Certificate. Heather has also taken a 32 hour Trauma Informed Yoga for Youth Certification. Heather boasts over 750 hours of teaching yoga, and has completed the AFAA Practical Pilates course. Heather has been teaching the BPRYCS yoga programs for 5 and 1/2 years.Program Benefits:- Participants will be able to do 2 or more poses (asanas) independently, with proper alignment, using necessary modifications for his/her body to develop strength, flexibility and body awareness- Participants will be able to do 2 or more breathing techniques (pranayama) independently to regulate the nervous system, increase oxygen, calm and energize the body- Participants will be able to combine breath and movement in a sun salutation sequence (Surya Namaska A) linking mind and body for improved physical strength, better command over their body, and calmness of mind.
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6:50 PM - 7:35 PM
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Basketball Skills - Basketball Skills (Tuesday) - Session 1
Program Description:This program will teach the vital basketball skills of dribbling, passing, and shooting. Techniques and game play will be taught in a fun and safe environment to enhance the overall knowledge of the game of basketball. About the Instructor(s): This program is instructed by Michael Pirog and Andrew Beaucar. Michael played football at Central Connecticut State University, and has countless coaching experience at various levels. Michael is a PE Teacher at St. Joseph School, and has a long tenure being a part of the BPRYCS department. Tom Pirog has extensive experience playing and coaching sports as well as experience working with children through the department summer camps. Tom has played multiple sports at the varsity level and helps coach clinics at the Bristol Sports Armory and teams with Bristol Little League. Tom is excited to help prepare athletes for a higher level with Basketball this season!Andrew Beaucar has been a part of the BPRYCS team for 4+ years. Andrew serves as a Physical Educator for the Bristol Public Schools and coaches multiple sports across middle school and youth levels. Andrew is excited to help coach another basketball season!Program Benefits:- Participants will be able to perform a combination of basketball moves (dribbling with both hands, crossover dribble, jump stop, pivots and various passes)- Participants will understand the basics of rebounding- Participants will be able to understand and participate in a 1/2 court 2 v. 1 drill.
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7:40 PM - 8:25 PM
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Co-Ed 3 on 3 Basketball - 3 on 3 Basketball (Tuesdays) - Session 1
Program Description:Participants in this program will work on the fundamental skills of the game of basketball, as well as participate in organized games of 3-on-3 each week. Teams will be changed every week to ensure that games are fair and players have an opportunity to play with new teammates. About the Instructor(s): This program is instructed by Michael Pirog. Michael played football at Central Connecticut State University, and has countless coaching experience at various levels. Michael is a PE Teacher at St. Joseph School, and has a long tenure being a part of the BPRYCS department. Tom Pirog has extensive experience playing and coaching sports as well as experience working with children through the department summer camps. Tom has played multiple sports at the varsity level and helps coach clinics at the Bristol Sports Armory and teams with Bristol Little League. Tom is excited to help prepare athletes for a higher level with Basketball this season!Program Benefits:- Participants will understand the basics of 1/2 court zone defense- Participants will be able to move without the ball using cuts and screens- Participants will understand basketball rules that will allow them to successfully play a game of 1/2 court 3 v. 3 basketball.
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Wednesday January 15, 2025
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4:45 PM - 5:15 PM
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Sports Fun - Sports Fun (2-3 Year Olds) - Session 1
Program Description:This program introduces participants to a number of sports and games in a safe, controlled and fun environment. Participants will learn skills including sportsmanship and how to socialize with their fellow athletes. The numerous activities in the program will keep participants engaged and promote teamwork. About the Instructor:This program is instructed by Madison Fostervold. Madison has taught this program several times and loves seeing each child's growth from the beginner to the end of the session and especially from session to session. Madison has over 10 years of experience working with children and she's excited to introduce new and old sports and games this session!Program Benefits:- Participants will be able to throw a ball at a target and hit with 60% accuracy. (<3 ft away for 2-3yo, <5 ft away for 4-5 yo, 10-15 ft away for 6-12 yo)- Participants will be able to name and sort equipment based on color and/or sport.- Participants will be able to work together to complete an obstacle course.
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5:15 PM - 6:00 PM
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Horsemanship at Shepard Meadows - Horsemanship at Shepard Meadows (Level 1) - Session 1
Program Description:Level 1 Class: Our friends at Shepard Meadows will help teach numerous horse skills such as grooming, tacking, and leading. This program also provides the opportunity to challenge participants to persevere, problem-solve, and communicate. This program helps participants connect with their peers socially, as well as promotes the development of self-esteem. Please note that there is no riding in this class. Level 2 Class: Participants are able to build on the skills that were learned in the Horsemanship Level 1 class. It is a requirement for registrants to complete Horsemanship Level 1 before enrolling in the Horsemanship Level 2 class. Please note that there is no riding in this class. Required Forms:Please complete the documents in the forms section and bring them with you to the first class. Program Benefits:- Participants will learn and demonstrate safe horse handling skills, including grooming, haltering and leading- Participants will gain an understanding of horse behavior and identify the horse's body language- Participants will gain an understanding of a healthy horse diet and will be able to identify what is healthy/unhealthy for horse's to eat- Participants will be able to identify grooming tools and their purposeAbout the Instructors:Amy DegumbiaInstructor & Equine SpecialistPATH, Intl. Therapeutic Riding InstructorAmy grew up on a small farm and owned a couple of horses. She was 5 years old when she first started to ride, and 13 when she got a horse of her own – he was a young and spirited Arabian. Amy competed in Arabian Horse Association shows, mostly in dressage, but some jumping too. She worked as a Veterinary Technician and gained a great deal of knowledge about animal health and first aid, and became Certified as an Animal Behaviorist. Amy attended Tunxis Community College and Central Connecticut State University for her degree. She is grateful to have horses as a part of her life, and loves to share that with the participants in our program! Amy is a Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor through the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship and teaches mounted and unmounted lessons all week long. Michelle OcampoMichelle started riding when she was 10 years old and never stopped! She has ridden Western, English, dressage, and has done some eventing as well. Michelle attended UCONN and graduated with a degree in Animal Science with an Equine Focus, and now has her own small farm where her 3 horses live. She is grateful to spend her whole day with horses, both at home and at work, and loves sharing her passion and knowledge with the participants in our programs.
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5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Sports Fun - Sports Fun (2-3 Year Olds) - Session 2
Program Description:This program introduces participants to a number of sports and games in a safe, controlled and fun environment. Participants will learn skills including sportsmanship and how to socialize with their fellow athletes. The numerous activities in the program will keep participants engaged and promote teamwork. About the Instructor:This program is instructed by Madison Fostervold. Madison has taught this program several times and loves seeing each child's growth from the beginner to the end of the session and especially from session to session. Madison has over 10 years of experience working with children and she's excited to introduce new and old sports and games this session!Program Benefits:- Participants will be able to throw a ball at a target and hit with 60% accuracy. (<3 ft away for 2-3yo, <5 ft away for 4-5 yo, 10-15 ft away for 6-12 yo)- Participants will be able to name and sort equipment based on color and/or sport.- Participants will be able to work together to complete an obstacle course.
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Zumba - Zumba - Session 1
Program Description:Grooving to the beats of salsa, flamenco, and merengue music makes this class feel more like a dance party than a workout, which is exactly what makes Zumba so popular. Zumba is an interval workout. Classes move between high and low intensity moves designed to get your heart rate up and boost cardiovascular endurance. This program is perfect for participants of all skill and experience levels. About the Instructor:Tanisha has been teaching Zumba Fitness since April, 2012. She holds additional Zumba Specialty licenses in Zumba Toning, Aqua Zumba, Zumba Gold, Zumba Kids & Kids Jr., Zumba Step, Plate by Zumba and Strong Nation. In addition to Zumba, Tanisha is a Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Group Fitness Instructor, Certified Nutrition Coach and holds an MBA from the University of Connecticut. Tanisha has a passion for community involvement and helping others to succeed in their passions. She serves the Zumba community by volunteering as a Zumba Instructor Mentor and a Zumba Instructor Community (ZCOM) Volunteer.Program Benefits:- Increased Energy in daily activities- Increased endurance during daily exercise routine- Lower resting heart rate and blood pressure- Healthier body weight
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6:15 PM - 6:45 PM
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Sports Fun - Sports Fun (4-5 Year Olds) - Session 3
Program Description:This program introduces participants to a number of sports and games in a safe, controlled and fun environment. Participants will learn skills including sportsmanship and how to socialize with their fellow athletes. The numerous activities in the program will keep participants engaged and promote teamwork. About the Instructor:This program is instructed by Madison Fostervold. Madison has taught this program several times and loves seeing each child's growth from the beginner to the end of the session and especially from session to session. Madison has over 10 years of experience working with children and she's excited to introduce new and old sports and games this session!Program Benefits:- Participants will be able to throw a ball at a target and hit with 60% accuracy. (<3 ft away for 2-3yo, <5 ft away for 4-5 yo, 10-15 ft away for 6-12 yo)- Participants will be able to name and sort equipment based on color and/or sport.- Participants will be able to work together to complete an obstacle course.
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6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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Adult Co-Ed Indoor Volleyball - Open Gym - Adult Co-Ed Volleyball Open Gym - Session 2 (Wednesdays)
Program Description:Adults of all ages and abilities are welcome to join us Monday or Wednesday nights for open gym volleyball. Three full size nets will be available and participants will work amongst themselves to divide into teams and rotations for open play. This is a great opportunity to meet new people and work on your volleyball skills. Drop In: Non-registered players are welcome to drop in each week to participate in the program, although it is encouraged to register for the program. The drop in fee will be $10 every night attended.
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Thursday January 16, 2025
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Pilates and Yoga Fusion - Pilates & Yoga Fusion - Session 1
Program Description: We are very excited to bring this amazing class that helps tone and tighten your core which will improve not only your posture, but your body awareness and flexibility! The class combines the focus on core stabilization of Pilates with the postures from yoga to flow through movements in order to work your whole body while also giving you strength of both mind and body.This class is for beginners all the way up to advanced so please do not be afraid to give it a try. We ask that you please bring your own mat.About the Instructor:Instructor, Heather Tartarelli, has a 20 hour Full of Joy Children's Yoga Teaching Certificate, as well as a 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Certificate. Heather has also taken a 32 hour Trauma Informed Yoga for Youth Certification. Heather boasts over 750 hours of teaching yoga, and has completed the AFAA Practical Pilates course. Heather has been teaching the BPRYCS yoga programs for 5 and 1/2 years.Program Benefits:- Participants will be able to do 2 or more poses (asanas) independently, with proper alignment, using necessary modifications for his/her body to develop strength, flexibility and body awareness- Participants will be able to do 2 or more breathing techniques (pranayama) independently to regulate the nervous system, increase oxygen, calm and energize the body- Participants will be able to combine breath and movement in a sun salutation sequence (Surya Namaska A) linking mind and body for improved physical strength, better command over their body, and calmness of mind.
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Golf Lessons - Women Only Lessons - January
Program Description:All classes will be at Chris Cote's Top Tracer Range in Southington. The state-of-the-art facility is covered and heated so golf can be practiced in all types of weather. Adult Novice, Women Only, and Junior Clinics start at the beginning of each month and meet on the same day and at the same time for each of the 4-one hour sessions. Classes include fundamentals of the set-up, fundamentals of the golf swing, how to play with irons and woods, pitching, sand bunker play, chipping, putting, rules and etiquette, and much more. Participants can bring their own clubs or Chris Cote's will provide clubs to use during classes.*Participants who miss a class may attend a make-up date in the next session offered. Please reach out to Pete for more information or to confirm which session/date to attend.*Adult Novice classes consist of 4 one hour sessions covering a wide variety of topics. They are designed for the beginner golfer who has yet to pick up a club, as well as the more seasoned player who is struggling to break 100 and needs to work on different areas of their game. High school students ages 15 and up can sign up as well.Women Only classes are designed for the beginner golfer who is interested in learning the game, as well as the more experienced golfer who is looking to take their game to the next level. Classes consist of 4 one-hour sessions on weekday evenings that cover a wide variety of topics. High school students ages 15 and up can sign up as well.Junior Group Lessons consist of 4 one hour sessions covering a wide variety of topics. They are designed for the junior golfer (ages 7-14) who has never played before, as well as the more experienced player who wants to learn more about the game and improve their score. About the Instructor:Pete Stankevich, PGA Golf Professional and Men's and Women's Golf Coach at the University of Hartford is a two-time New England Division I Golf Association Coach of the Year. Stankevich turned pro in 1989. During that time, he competed in tournaments while working as a golf professional at various clubs, including Bear Lakes Country Club (West Palm Beach Fla.), Wampanoag Country Club, Clinton Country Club, Glastonbury Hills Country Club and Elmridge Golf Course. Stankevich was brought on as a teaching professional for Golf Quest Family Sports Center in Brookfield, Conn. Shortly thereafter, he was named the Head Golf Professional and Director of Instruction. From 1997 to 2023, he helped build Golf Quest Academy into one of the top golf academies in the Northeast, seeing it voted in the top-100 driving ranges/practice facilities in the nation almost annually by Golf Range Magazine. In addition, CTGolfer.com has named Stankevich one the state’s top-three instructors on numerous occasions. He has brought that skill set and work ethic to leading lessons at Chris Cote's. Program Benefits:By the completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Properly set up and execute golf swing fundamentals with any club in the bag. - Identify and correct your personal swing tendencies with practice drills and fixes. - Recognize 6 of the most important rules of golf that you'll encounter on the course.
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Pilates and Yoga Fusion - Pilates & Yoga Fusion - Session 2
Program Description: We are very excited to bring this amazing class that helps tone and tighten your core which will improve not only your posture, but your body awareness and flexibility! The class combines the focus on core stabilization of Pilates with the postures from yoga to flow through movements in order to work your whole body while also giving you strength of both mind and body.This class is for beginners all the way up to advanced so please do not be afraid to give it a try. We ask that you please bring your own mat.About the Instructor:Instructor, Heather Tartarelli, has a 20 hour Full of Joy Children's Yoga Teaching Certificate, as well as a 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Certificate. Heather has also taken a 32 hour Trauma Informed Yoga for Youth Certification. Heather boasts over 750 hours of teaching yoga, and has completed the AFAA Practical Pilates course. Heather has been teaching the BPRYCS yoga programs for 5 and 1/2 years.Program Benefits:- Participants will be able to do 2 or more poses (asanas) independently, with proper alignment, using necessary modifications for his/her body to develop strength, flexibility and body awareness- Participants will be able to do 2 or more breathing techniques (pranayama) independently to regulate the nervous system, increase oxygen, calm and energize the body- Participants will be able to combine breath and movement in a sun salutation sequence (Surya Namaska A) linking mind and body for improved physical strength, better command over their body, and calmness of mind.
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Saturday January 18, 2025
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9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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Mini Hoops Basketball - Mini Hoops (Saturdays) - Session 2
Program Description: This program will introduce participants to the sport of basketball. Participants will learn skills and techniques in a friendly, safe and fun environment. Lessons will be conducted utilizing skill-building activities and games. About the Instructor(s): This program is instructed by Michael Pirog. Michael played football at Central Connecticut State University, and has countless coaching experience at various levels. Michael is a PE Teacher at St. Joseph School, and has a long tenure being a part of the BPRYCS department. Tom Pirog has extensive experience playing and coaching sports as well as experience working with children through the department summer camps. Tom has played multiple sports at the varsity level and helps coach clinics at the Bristol Sports Armory and teams with Bristol Little League. Tom is excited to help prepare athletes for a higher level with Basketball this season!Andrew Beaucar has been a part of the BPRYCS team for 4+ years. Andrew serves as a Physical Educator for the Bristol Public Schools and coaches multiple sports across middle school and youth levels. Andrew is excited to help coach another basketball season!Program Benefits:- Participants will be able to dribble 10 times consecutively with their dominant hand- Participants will be able to make both a chest and bounce pass- Participants will be able to get set up and show correct shooting form
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10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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Mini Hoops Basketball - Mini Hoops (Saturdays) - Session 3
Program Description: This program will introduce participants to the sport of basketball. Participants will learn skills and techniques in a friendly, safe and fun environment. Lessons will be conducted utilizing skill-building activities and games. About the Instructor(s): This program is instructed by Michael Pirog. Michael played football at Central Connecticut State University, and has countless coaching experience at various levels. Michael is a PE Teacher at St. Joseph School, and has a long tenure being a part of the BPRYCS department. Tom Pirog has extensive experience playing and coaching sports as well as experience working with children through the department summer camps. Tom has played multiple sports at the varsity level and helps coach clinics at the Bristol Sports Armory and teams with Bristol Little League. Tom is excited to help prepare athletes for a higher level with Basketball this season!Andrew Beaucar has been a part of the BPRYCS team for 4+ years. Andrew serves as a Physical Educator for the Bristol Public Schools and coaches multiple sports across middle school and youth levels. Andrew is excited to help coach another basketball season!Program Benefits:- Participants will be able to dribble 10 times consecutively with their dominant hand- Participants will be able to make both a chest and bounce pass- Participants will be able to get set up and show correct shooting form
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11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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Basketball Skills - Basketball Skills (Saturday) - Session 2
Program Description:This program will teach the vital basketball skills of dribbling, passing, and shooting. Techniques and game play will be taught in a fun and safe environment to enhance the overall knowledge of the game of basketball. About the Instructor(s): This program is instructed by Michael Pirog and Andrew Beaucar. Michael played football at Central Connecticut State University, and has countless coaching experience at various levels. Michael is a PE Teacher at St. Joseph School, and has a long tenure being a part of the BPRYCS department. Tom Pirog has extensive experience playing and coaching sports as well as experience working with children through the department summer camps. Tom has played multiple sports at the varsity level and helps coach clinics at the Bristol Sports Armory and teams with Bristol Little League. Tom is excited to help prepare athletes for a higher level with Basketball this season!Andrew Beaucar has been a part of the BPRYCS team for 4+ years. Andrew serves as a Physical Educator for the Bristol Public Schools and coaches multiple sports across middle school and youth levels. Andrew is excited to help coach another basketball season!Program Benefits:- Participants will be able to perform a combination of basketball moves (dribbling with both hands, crossover dribble, jump stop, pivots and various passes)- Participants will understand the basics of rebounding- Participants will be able to understand and participate in a 1/2 court 2 v. 1 drill.
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2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
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Horsemanship at Shepard Meadows - Horsemanship at Shepard Meadows (Level 1) - Saturdays Session 1
Program Description:Level 1 Class: Our friends at Shepard Meadows will help teach numerous horse skills such as grooming, tacking, and leading. This program also provides the opportunity to challenge participants to persevere, problem-solve, and communicate. This program helps participants connect with their peers socially, as well as promotes the development of self-esteem. Please note that there is no riding in this class. Level 2 Class: Participants are able to build on the skills that were learned in the Horsemanship Level 1 class. It is a requirement for registrants to complete Horsemanship Level 1 before enrolling in the Horsemanship Level 2 class. Please note that there is no riding in this class. Required Forms:Please complete the documents in the forms section and bring them with you to the first class. Program Benefits:- Participants will learn and demonstrate safe horse handling skills, including grooming, haltering and leading- Participants will gain an understanding of horse behavior and identify the horse's body language- Participants will gain an understanding of a healthy horse diet and will be able to identify what is healthy/unhealthy for horse's to eat- Participants will be able to identify grooming tools and their purposeAbout the Instructors:Amy DegumbiaInstructor & Equine SpecialistPATH, Intl. Therapeutic Riding InstructorAmy grew up on a small farm and owned a couple of horses. She was 5 years old when she first started to ride, and 13 when she got a horse of her own – he was a young and spirited Arabian. Amy competed in Arabian Horse Association shows, mostly in dressage, but some jumping too. She worked as a Veterinary Technician and gained a great deal of knowledge about animal health and first aid, and became Certified as an Animal Behaviorist. Amy attended Tunxis Community College and Central Connecticut State University for her degree. She is grateful to have horses as a part of her life, and loves to share that with the participants in our program! Amy is a Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor through the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship and teaches mounted and unmounted lessons all week long. Michelle OcampoMichelle started riding when she was 10 years old and never stopped! She has ridden Western, English, dressage, and has done some eventing as well. Michelle attended UCONN and graduated with a degree in Animal Science with an Equine Focus, and now has her own small farm where her 3 horses live. She is grateful to spend her whole day with horses, both at home and at work, and loves sharing her passion and knowledge with the participants in our programs.
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Tuesday January 21, 2025
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4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Golf Lessons - Junior Lessons - January
Program Description:All classes will be at Chris Cote's Top Tracer Range in Southington. The state-of-the-art facility is covered and heated so golf can be practiced in all types of weather. Adult Novice, Women Only, and Junior Clinics start at the beginning of each month and meet on the same day and at the same time for each of the 4-one hour sessions. Classes include fundamentals of the set-up, fundamentals of the golf swing, how to play with irons and woods, pitching, sand bunker play, chipping, putting, rules and etiquette, and much more. Participants can bring their own clubs or Chris Cote's will provide clubs to use during classes.*Participants who miss a class may attend a make-up date in the next session offered. Please reach out to Pete for more information or to confirm which session/date to attend.*Adult Novice classes consist of 4 one hour sessions covering a wide variety of topics. They are designed for the beginner golfer who has yet to pick up a club, as well as the more seasoned player who is struggling to break 100 and needs to work on different areas of their game. High school students ages 15 and up can sign up as well.Women Only classes are designed for the beginner golfer who is interested in learning the game, as well as the more experienced golfer who is looking to take their game to the next level. Classes consist of 4 one-hour sessions on weekday evenings that cover a wide variety of topics. High school students ages 15 and up can sign up as well.Junior Group Lessons consist of 4 one hour sessions covering a wide variety of topics. They are designed for the junior golfer (ages 7-14) who has never played before, as well as the more experienced player who wants to learn more about the game and improve their score. About the Instructor:Pete Stankevich, PGA Golf Professional and Men's and Women's Golf Coach at the University of Hartford is a two-time New England Division I Golf Association Coach of the Year. Stankevich turned pro in 1989. During that time, he competed in tournaments while working as a golf professional at various clubs, including Bear Lakes Country Club (West Palm Beach Fla.), Wampanoag Country Club, Clinton Country Club, Glastonbury Hills Country Club and Elmridge Golf Course. Stankevich was brought on as a teaching professional for Golf Quest Family Sports Center in Brookfield, Conn. Shortly thereafter, he was named the Head Golf Professional and Director of Instruction. From 1997 to 2023, he helped build Golf Quest Academy into one of the top golf academies in the Northeast, seeing it voted in the top-100 driving ranges/practice facilities in the nation almost annually by Golf Range Magazine. In addition, CTGolfer.com has named Stankevich one the state’s top-three instructors on numerous occasions. He has brought that skill set and work ethic to leading lessons at Chris Cote's. Program Benefits:By the completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Properly set up and execute golf swing fundamentals with any club in the bag. - Identify and correct your personal swing tendencies with practice drills and fixes. - Recognize 6 of the most important rules of golf that you'll encounter on the course.
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Pilates and Yoga Fusion - Pilates & Yoga Fusion - Session 1
Program Description: We are very excited to bring this amazing class that helps tone and tighten your core which will improve not only your posture, but your body awareness and flexibility! The class combines the focus on core stabilization of Pilates with the postures from yoga to flow through movements in order to work your whole body while also giving you strength of both mind and body.This class is for beginners all the way up to advanced so please do not be afraid to give it a try. We ask that you please bring your own mat.About the Instructor:Instructor, Heather Tartarelli, has a 20 hour Full of Joy Children's Yoga Teaching Certificate, as well as a 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Certificate. Heather has also taken a 32 hour Trauma Informed Yoga for Youth Certification. Heather boasts over 750 hours of teaching yoga, and has completed the AFAA Practical Pilates course. Heather has been teaching the BPRYCS yoga programs for 5 and 1/2 years.Program Benefits:- Participants will be able to do 2 or more poses (asanas) independently, with proper alignment, using necessary modifications for his/her body to develop strength, flexibility and body awareness- Participants will be able to do 2 or more breathing techniques (pranayama) independently to regulate the nervous system, increase oxygen, calm and energize the body- Participants will be able to combine breath and movement in a sun salutation sequence (Surya Namaska A) linking mind and body for improved physical strength, better command over their body, and calmness of mind.
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6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
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Mini Hoops Basketball - Mini Hoops (Tuesdays) - Session 1
Program Description: This program will introduce participants to the sport of basketball. Participants will learn skills and techniques in a friendly, safe and fun environment. Lessons will be conducted utilizing skill-building activities and games. About the Instructor(s): This program is instructed by Michael Pirog. Michael played football at Central Connecticut State University, and has countless coaching experience at various levels. Michael is a PE Teacher at St. Joseph School, and has a long tenure being a part of the BPRYCS department. Tom Pirog has extensive experience playing and coaching sports as well as experience working with children through the department summer camps. Tom has played multiple sports at the varsity level and helps coach clinics at the Bristol Sports Armory and teams with Bristol Little League. Tom is excited to help prepare athletes for a higher level with Basketball this season!Andrew Beaucar has been a part of the BPRYCS team for 4+ years. Andrew serves as a Physical Educator for the Bristol Public Schools and coaches multiple sports across middle school and youth levels. Andrew is excited to help coach another basketball season!Program Benefits:- Participants will be able to dribble 10 times consecutively with their dominant hand- Participants will be able to make both a chest and bounce pass- Participants will be able to get set up and show correct shooting form
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Golf Lessons - Adult Novice Lessons - January
Program Description:All classes will be at Chris Cote's Top Tracer Range in Southington. The state-of-the-art facility is covered and heated so golf can be practiced in all types of weather. Adult Novice, Women Only, and Junior Clinics start at the beginning of each month and meet on the same day and at the same time for each of the 4-one hour sessions. Classes include fundamentals of the set-up, fundamentals of the golf swing, how to play with irons and woods, pitching, sand bunker play, chipping, putting, rules and etiquette, and much more. Participants can bring their own clubs or Chris Cote's will provide clubs to use during classes.*Participants who miss a class may attend a make-up date in the next session offered. Please reach out to Pete for more information or to confirm which session/date to attend.*Adult Novice classes consist of 4 one hour sessions covering a wide variety of topics. They are designed for the beginner golfer who has yet to pick up a club, as well as the more seasoned player who is struggling to break 100 and needs to work on different areas of their game. High school students ages 15 and up can sign up as well.Women Only classes are designed for the beginner golfer who is interested in learning the game, as well as the more experienced golfer who is looking to take their game to the next level. Classes consist of 4 one-hour sessions on weekday evenings that cover a wide variety of topics. High school students ages 15 and up can sign up as well.Junior Group Lessons consist of 4 one hour sessions covering a wide variety of topics. They are designed for the junior golfer (ages 7-14) who has never played before, as well as the more experienced player who wants to learn more about the game and improve their score. About the Instructor:Pete Stankevich, PGA Golf Professional and Men's and Women's Golf Coach at the University of Hartford is a two-time New England Division I Golf Association Coach of the Year. Stankevich turned pro in 1989. During that time, he competed in tournaments while working as a golf professional at various clubs, including Bear Lakes Country Club (West Palm Beach Fla.), Wampanoag Country Club, Clinton Country Club, Glastonbury Hills Country Club and Elmridge Golf Course. Stankevich was brought on as a teaching professional for Golf Quest Family Sports Center in Brookfield, Conn. Shortly thereafter, he was named the Head Golf Professional and Director of Instruction. From 1997 to 2023, he helped build Golf Quest Academy into one of the top golf academies in the Northeast, seeing it voted in the top-100 driving ranges/practice facilities in the nation almost annually by Golf Range Magazine. In addition, CTGolfer.com has named Stankevich one the state’s top-three instructors on numerous occasions. He has brought that skill set and work ethic to leading lessons at Chris Cote's. Program Benefits:By the completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Properly set up and execute golf swing fundamentals with any club in the bag. - Identify and correct your personal swing tendencies with practice drills and fixes. - Recognize 6 of the most important rules of golf that you'll encounter on the course.
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Pilates and Yoga Fusion - Pilates & Yoga Fusion - Session 2
Program Description: We are very excited to bring this amazing class that helps tone and tighten your core which will improve not only your posture, but your body awareness and flexibility! The class combines the focus on core stabilization of Pilates with the postures from yoga to flow through movements in order to work your whole body while also giving you strength of both mind and body.This class is for beginners all the way up to advanced so please do not be afraid to give it a try. We ask that you please bring your own mat.About the Instructor:Instructor, Heather Tartarelli, has a 20 hour Full of Joy Children's Yoga Teaching Certificate, as well as a 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Certificate. Heather has also taken a 32 hour Trauma Informed Yoga for Youth Certification. Heather boasts over 750 hours of teaching yoga, and has completed the AFAA Practical Pilates course. Heather has been teaching the BPRYCS yoga programs for 5 and 1/2 years.Program Benefits:- Participants will be able to do 2 or more poses (asanas) independently, with proper alignment, using necessary modifications for his/her body to develop strength, flexibility and body awareness- Participants will be able to do 2 or more breathing techniques (pranayama) independently to regulate the nervous system, increase oxygen, calm and energize the body- Participants will be able to combine breath and movement in a sun salutation sequence (Surya Namaska A) linking mind and body for improved physical strength, better command over their body, and calmness of mind.
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6:50 PM - 7:35 PM
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Basketball Skills - Basketball Skills (Tuesday) - Session 1
Program Description:This program will teach the vital basketball skills of dribbling, passing, and shooting. Techniques and game play will be taught in a fun and safe environment to enhance the overall knowledge of the game of basketball. About the Instructor(s): This program is instructed by Michael Pirog and Andrew Beaucar. Michael played football at Central Connecticut State University, and has countless coaching experience at various levels. Michael is a PE Teacher at St. Joseph School, and has a long tenure being a part of the BPRYCS department. Tom Pirog has extensive experience playing and coaching sports as well as experience working with children through the department summer camps. Tom has played multiple sports at the varsity level and helps coach clinics at the Bristol Sports Armory and teams with Bristol Little League. Tom is excited to help prepare athletes for a higher level with Basketball this season!Andrew Beaucar has been a part of the BPRYCS team for 4+ years. Andrew serves as a Physical Educator for the Bristol Public Schools and coaches multiple sports across middle school and youth levels. Andrew is excited to help coach another basketball season!Program Benefits:- Participants will be able to perform a combination of basketball moves (dribbling with both hands, crossover dribble, jump stop, pivots and various passes)- Participants will understand the basics of rebounding- Participants will be able to understand and participate in a 1/2 court 2 v. 1 drill.
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7:40 PM - 8:25 PM
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Co-Ed 3 on 3 Basketball - 3 on 3 Basketball (Tuesdays) - Session 1
Program Description:Participants in this program will work on the fundamental skills of the game of basketball, as well as participate in organized games of 3-on-3 each week. Teams will be changed every week to ensure that games are fair and players have an opportunity to play with new teammates. About the Instructor(s): This program is instructed by Michael Pirog. Michael played football at Central Connecticut State University, and has countless coaching experience at various levels. Michael is a PE Teacher at St. Joseph School, and has a long tenure being a part of the BPRYCS department. Tom Pirog has extensive experience playing and coaching sports as well as experience working with children through the department summer camps. Tom has played multiple sports at the varsity level and helps coach clinics at the Bristol Sports Armory and teams with Bristol Little League. Tom is excited to help prepare athletes for a higher level with Basketball this season!Program Benefits:- Participants will understand the basics of 1/2 court zone defense- Participants will be able to move without the ball using cuts and screens- Participants will understand basketball rules that will allow them to successfully play a game of 1/2 court 3 v. 3 basketball.
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