Sports & Aquatics

Sports

Sports are about more than competition. They’re about confidence, teamwork, perseverance, and having fun along the way.

The Staten Island JCC offers year-round sports and recreation programs for children, teens, and adults across multiple locations. Whether you’re learning the fundamentals, developing your skills, or simply looking for a way to stay active, our programs create opportunities to grow both on and off the field.

Led by experienced coaches and instructors, our programs help participants build athletic ability, strengthen friendships, and develop the confidence that comes from being part of a team. Above all, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcome, supported, and encouraged to succeed.

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Youth Sports

  • A person wearing black soccer cleats and black socks is standing on grass, with their foot on a white soccer ball decorated with green and black star patterns.

    Soccer Stars

    Soccer Stars at the JCC teaches fundamental soccer training, shooting, passing, team play, game situations, and conditioning. 

    Ages: 1-7
    Location: Bernikow JCC

    Sundays
    Parent & Me (Ages 1-2):     9:00AM-9:40AM
    Ages 2-3: 10:05AM-10:50AM
    Ages 4-6: 11AM-12PM

    Classes begin September 6. FREE trial class available for new players.


    Wednesdays 
    Ages 3-5:     3:30PM-4:20PM
    Ages 5.5-7: 4:25PM-5:25PM

    Classes begin September 9. FREE trial class available for new players.

    Register
  • Hand holding an orange basketball on an outdoor basketball court with trees in the background.

    Youth Basketball

    Youth Basketball at the JCC is built for every player — new to the game or ready to compete. Kids build skills, teamwork, and confidence with every practice.

    Ages: 6-14
    Days: Tuesdays (Bernikow JCC) & Thursdays (Avis/South Shore JCC)
    Time: 4:30PM-5:30PM

    Sign up for one or two days a week.

    10 week session.
    Classes begin September 15.

    Stay tuned for CYO Basketball Team Tryouts
    For more information on Travel Basketball, please contact Elie at [email protected]​

    Register
  • Close-up of a Wilson football on green turf football field, with white yard lines visible in the background.

    Youth Flag Football

    Youth Flag Football at the JCC welcomes players at every level. Kids learn the game, build teamwork, and grow their confidence on the field, no contact required.

    Ages: 9-12
    Days: Sundays
    Time: 10:00AM-11:00AM
    Location: Bernikow JCC

    10 week session.
    Classes begin October 11.

    Register

  • Youth Volleyball

    Our "Serve It Up" Youth Volleyball Program is for kids at all skill levels! Our goal is to teach the sport of volleyball to youth to help build character, develop their skills, and have fun!

    Ages: 10-14
    Days: Mondays
    Time: 5:15PM-6:30PM
    Location: Bernikow JCC

    10 week session.
    Classes begin September 28.

    Register
  • A blue tennis racket with yellow strings and a yellow tennis ball on a green tennis court surface.

    Youth Tennis

    Work on your tennis skills in a group setting at the JCC! Practice your forehand, backhand, volley, and serve, and game play!

    Each individual will be put in 1 of 5 groups for an hour session based on age and skill level.

    Ages: 6-14
    Days: Sundays
    Time: 9:00am-3:00pm
    Location: Staten Island Academy Outdoor Tennis Courts or Bernikow JCC

    10 week session.
    Classes begin October 11.

    Contact [email protected]​ for availability before registering

    Register
  • Group of young women practicing a martial arts or self-defense class in a gymnasium, wearing black T-shirts with a logo, performing stances with fists raised, blue padded walls in the background.

    Krav Maga by Chai Defense

    Learn self-defense techniques developed for the IDF, led by expert instructors from Chai Defense!

    Stop by the Bernikow JCC front desk to inquire about automatic billing. 

    Ages: 13+
    Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
    Time: 7:30PM
    Location: Bernikow JCC

    Register

Adult Sports

  • Two people playing volleyball outdoors, one jumping to hit the ball over the net during daytime with a clear blue sky.

    Volleyball Drop-In

    Ages: 18+
    Skill level: Intemediate +
    Intermediate players should be able to dig, bump, set, and get majority of serves over the net. They also understand basic rules of volleyball.​

    Days: Mondays & Wednesdays
    Time:     7pm-9pm​
    Location:     Bernikow Building Main Gym

    Fee - Cash Only:

    • JCC WellPro or Wellness Members: $10/person

    • Non-Members: $15/person

    • Must sign up through TeamReach App - Group code: jccvball

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    Open Play Pickleball

    Ages: 18+
    Skill level:     All levels welcome unless otherwise noted
    JCC WellPro or Wellness Members only

    Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
    Location:     Avis/South Shore JCC
    Times:     5:00PM-7:00PM


    Days:     Tuesdays and Thursdays
    Location:     Bernikow JCC
    Times:     7:00AM-9:00AM, 9:00AM-11:00AM

    Days: Wednesdays
    Location:     Bernikow JCC
    Times:     8:00AM-10:00AM, 4:00PM-6:00PM

    Must sign up through TeamReach App (limited availability)

    • Contact Danixa Rivera at (718) 475-5254 (call or text) to access TeamReach private group or for more information

  • A person is preparing to hit a tennis ball with a blue paddle on a tennis court. The person's right hand holds a yellow tennis ball, and they are wearing a black shirt and a delicate bracelet on their wrist. The tennis net is visible in the foreground, and the background shows the court and some greenery.

    Group Lessons: Pickleball

    Group lessons “Beginner” and “Intermediate/Advanced” class:
    Must sign up through TeamReach App group code “1466pball”​

    Beginners must watch below videos:

    Basic rules:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDDwZgepQeE

    Scoring:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoheCHp6IDw​

    Ages: 18+

    Days: Most Wednesdays & Occasional Saturday afternoons
    Location:     Bernikow JCC or Avis/South Shore JCC
    Time:     6:00PM-8:00PM


    Fee:
    JCC WellPro Members: $35/person
    JCC Wellness Member or Non-Members: $40/person

    For more information, please call or text Danixa Rivera at (718) 475-5254

  • Two ping pong paddles, one with a red surface and one with a white surface, and a white ping pong ball on a blue table.

    Open Play Table Tennis

    Bring a paddle, ball, and join some JCC members to play some table tennis!

    Ages: 18+
    Skill level:     All skill levels encouraged

    When building hours allow:

    • Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 7:30am - 8:30am

    • Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 6pm - 9pm in the Bernikow Building’s Arts and Crafts Room

    • Fridays from 8am - 10:45am in the Bernikow Building’s 2nd Floor Gym A

    • Saturdays from 8am - 12pm in the Bernikow Building’s Arts and Crafts Room

    JCC WellPro or Wellness Members only

    Schedule and location subject to change.

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    Family Open Play Table Tennis

    Bring a paddle, ball, and join some JCC members with the whole family to play some table tennis!

    Ages: All Ages
    Skill level:     All skill levels encouraged

    When building hours allow:
    Location:     Bernikow Building’s Arts and Crafts Room
    Days:     Saturdays
    Times:     5pm - 6pm

    Details

    • JCC Family Members only

    • Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

    • Schedule and location subject to change.

  • A basketball is going into a hoop on an indoor court. The basketball is orange and the hoop has a white net. The background is dark and blurry.

    Open Play Basketball

    JCC Members can use our Bernikow building’s first floor basketball gym and Avis building’s basketball gym during select times throughout the day when gym space is available. We also offer designated Family Open Play Basketball on Sunday afternoons for members.

  • Group of people participating in a dance or aerobic class indoors, with a man leading, all in a gymnasium with seating and blue walls.

    Krav Maga by Chai Defense

    Learn self-defense techniques developed for the IDF, led by expert instructors from Chai Defense!

    Stop by the Bernikow JCC front desk to inquire about automatic billing. 

    Ages: 13+
    Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
    Time: 7:30PM
    Location: Bernikow JCC

    Register

Gymnasium Information

    1. Use of Gymnasium is at your own risk

    2. Must be a valid JCC Member to access and use gym

    3. Proper closed-toe athletic footwear and attire must be worn at all times (no “skins”)

    4. No food, gum, glass bottles or alcohol is allowed

    5. Non-service animals are not allowed in the JCC

    6. Please refrain from:

      • Dunking, slamming or hanging on the rims or nets

      • Running or bouncing balls in the hallways anywhere in the JCC

      • Spitting, rough housing, wrestling or pushing

      • Swearing, abusive, inappropriate language or gestures

      • Using amplifiers or devices that produce loud noise (speakers with music)

      • Using small hoops and equipment for Sports and Rec programs

    7. Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult

    8. The gym must be left in the same or better condition than before (clean up after yourself)

    9. Do not leave the doors propped open or make any alterations to the gym

    10. Limit play to 45 minutes if others are waiting

    11. Gymnasium space is for sports use, not hanging out

    12. The JCC is not responsible for lost or stolen items

    13. Please report any unsafe conditions to JCC staff

    14. Schedule for gym time is subject to change

    15. Gym closings for maintenance, safety or other reasons deemed appropriate for the management and protection of property shall be at the discretion of the JCC

     
    JCC staff reserves the right to determine all gym use and inappropriate behavior by users and to refuse entrance or eject from the premises any person whose conduct is objectionable, disorderly or disruptive to the JCC or is in violation of any law.

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