Recreation

This sport is a year-round program at the JCC.  There are leagues for all skill levels: Beginner Play and Learn, Recreation Doubles, Competitive League, Team Competition.  The Beginner Play and Learn is taught by the JCC Pickleball Instructor Farrel Golden.  Players are placed in groups according to their skill level.  In the Recreation Doubles players come in with their partner and play amongst players of the same skill set.  The Competitive League, players sign up individually and are scheduled with different partners each week.  The Team Competition is a great way for players to enjoy playing with their friends as they can bring in their own group.

This league begins in May and ends in August.  Captains bring in part of their roster then they draft the rest of their players.   Teams play regular season and ends with a league tournament at the end of the season.  Every team gets player jerseys and games are officiated.

The JCC has the Trackman Golf Simulator and offers Winter Golf Leagues where players get to play on a variety PGA courses in the United States and world.  The simulator is available year-round for members to play the courses, practice on the hitting range or play a variety of contests.

For players that want a more competitive option to develop their skills beyond recreational play this is the program for them.   Children in grades 3rd-6th grade go through tryouts to be placed on a team.  Through the tryouts, JCC Staff and coaches decide if the competitive or recreational program is more beneficial for the child based on their skill level.  Tryouts are in early Fall and the season begins late fall and runs until late February.  As members of the Central Ohio Basketball Association, our teams will compete against other teams around the Columbus Area. The season consists of two practices a week and two games a week.    In addition, players will receive training from JCC basketball trainers, full uniforms, and warmups.   This program has been successful in preparing the players for basketball when they get into middle school.  

This is a fun league for any 9th-12th grader who doesn’t play for their school team but loves the game.  The season begins in November and ends in mid-February The teams are drafted by captains.  There are no practices, just one game a week.  At the end of the regular season, teams are seeded according to their records for a single elimination tournament.   

The JCC has basketball trainers on staff that have worked with players of all ages from 5 yrs. up to adults and of all skill levels, from beginners up to players who play professionally.  They can train one on one or with small groups.  They can break down your child’s game and focus on what they need to work on.  In addition, they can add speed and agility, game preparation, in game and team skills to the workouts.

Introduce your child to fitness with this fun and invigorating youth ninja class for ages 6 up to 12.  Classes are split into age specific groups and led by JCC staff.  The children will jump, swing, crawl, run and get a great workout while having fun.