Joan & Alan Bernikow JCC of Staten Island
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  • About
    • Program Guide
    • Locations/Hours
    • Virtual Tour
    • Mission
    • Centers of Excellence
    • History
    • Board
    • Meet our CEO
    • Staff
    • Cafe and Catering
    • Rentals
    • The Bulletin
    • Press
    • DEIB Statement
    • Contact Us
  • Fitness
    • Fitness
    • Physical Therapy
  • Sports & Aquatics
    • Maccabi Games
    • Sports >
      • Summer Sports Academy
    • Aquatics >
      • Indoor Pool
      • Outdoor Pool
  • Early Childhood
    • Early Childhood Education
    • First Foot Forward
    • Grown Up and Me Programs
    • Data Security & Privacy
  • Youth & Teen
    • Youth Arts & Enrichment >
      • Hip-Hop
      • Improv & Theatre
      • Chess
      • Intro to Ceramics
    • Camps
    • Sunrise Day Camp >
      • Ways to Help Sunrise
    • Youth Programs
    • Teen Programs
    • Explorers After School Program
    • Community Afterschool Programs
    • Cornerstone Community Centers
  • Services for People with Disabilities
    • Department for People with Disabilities
    • Marvin's Camp
  • Older Adult Services
    • PATH
    • Aging Conference
    • Beatrice Victor Senior Olympics
    • Senior Centers
    • Memory Loss Programs >
      • Dementia Coalition Guide
    • Holocaust Survivors >
      • Cafe Europa
  • Cultural Arts
    • Cultural Arts
    • Music Institute
    • Art @ the J
    • Jewish Life >
      • Hispanic Heritage Month
  • Community Engagement
    • Social Services >
      • Career Connections >
        • CRED
      • Benefit Connections
      • Health Insurance Programs
      • Food Access
      • Adult Education
    • Family Programming
    • Hillel of Staten Island >
      • JCC Young Leaders
    • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Donate
    • Allan Weissglass Distinguished Leadership Award Gala
    • Sunshine Sunday
    • JCC Board Advised Funds
    • Annual Report
    • Tribute Cards
    • Donate to the JCC
  • Membership
    • Summer Swim Club
    • Prospective Members
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  • Career Opportunities
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Sports

The JCC Sports and Recreation Department offers year-round programming for people of all ages and differences!

OPEN BASKETBALL GYMNASIUM SCHEDULE
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GYMNASIUM RULES AND POLICIES
Gymnasium Rules and Policies
  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.

Youth Sports

  • Youth Soccer
  • Youth Basketball
  • Flag Football
  • Youth Tennis
  • Youth Volleyball
  • Krav Maga by Chai defense
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Soccer programs at the JCC teach fundamental soccer training, shooting, passing, team play, game situations, and conditioning. Program goals:
  • We strive for improvement in each child's ability, self-esteem, and understanding of team play!
  • To retain and offer progressive opportunities and training

Soccer Stars
Wednesday's & Sunday's
Ages 3-10
​Starting December 28

Sundays
Ages 2-3: 10:05am-10:50am
Ages 4-6: 11am-12pm
Ages 6-8: 9am-10pm

Wednesdays 
Ages 5-7: 4pm-5pm
Ages 7-10: 5pm-6pm


Register Here
Our Basketball program is for kids at all skill levels, from 6-14 years of age, our goal is to help our players build character, develop their skills, and have fun! 

Youth Basketball Winter Session 

December 2nd - February 19th
No class 12/25 and 1/1
Tuesdays &/or Thursdays
Bernikow: Ages 6-14: Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30PM
Avis: Ages 6-14: Thursdays, 4:30-5:30PM
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​Tuesdays - Members: $300 / Non-Members: $350

Thursdays - Members: $300 / Non-Members: $350
​Tuesdays and Thursdays - Members: $600 / Non-Members: $700


Register here

TRAVEL

CYO Basketball Team Tryouts
September 18
Avis gym
1297 Arthur Kill Road
 
3rd - 6th grade: 5:30pm-6:30pm
7th - 10th grade: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Register here
​Missed the start of the season? Please contact [email protected] or [email protected]​
For more information on Travel Basketball, please contact Elie at [email protected]​
Winter Session
​Sundays, December 7 - February 15
​9am-10am

​Join us for Flag Football! Get active, build skills, and have fun this winter!
​*In case of inclement weather program will take place indoors*
Co-ed ages 8-12
$300 - Members
$350 - Non-Members
​Register here

Missed the start of the season? Please contact [email protected] or [email protected]
Work on your tennis skills in a group setting with the JCC tennis instructor. Practice your forehand, backhand, volley, and serve, and game play!

Winter Session
December 7th - February 8th
10 Sundays
Bernikow JCC

9:00am-3:00pm
Ages 6-14 coed mixed
Each individual will be put in 1 of 5 groups for an hour session between 9am-3pm based on age and skill level.
Per class: $300 Members/$350 Non-Members
SIA Outdoor Tennis Courts or Bernikow 2nd Floor Gym​

**Must contact [email protected]​ for availability before registering**
Register here. 
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Missed the start of the season? Please contact [email protected] or [email protected]​
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Our "Serve It Up" Youth Volleyball Program is for kids at all skill levels, from 10-14 years of age. Our goal is to teach the sport of volleyball to youth to help build character, develop their skills, and have fun!

Session runs December 8th - February 23rd
​No class 12/22 & 12/29
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10 sessions 
Bernikow JCC
Monday's 5:15pm-6:30pm
Co-Ed Ages 10-14
Mondays - Members: $300 / Non-Members: $350
Must register online

​Register here
Missed the start of the season? Please contact [email protected] or [email protected]
Learn self-defense techniques developed for the IDF, led by expert instructors from Chai Defense! Ages 13+

Tuesdays & Thursdays: 7:30PM @ Bernikow JCC

3 ways to join!
  • Special Intro Rate: $99 for the first month for new participants
  • Returning Participants: $119/month for Members, $129/month for Non-Members
  • 20% Discount for college students and families

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

​Register here


Contact Thomas Baker at [email protected] or 718-473-5214 for more information. ​

Adult Sports

  • Volleyball
  • Pickleball
  • Table Tennis
  • Open Play Basketball
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Volleyball Drop-In
Mondays & Wednesdays 7pm-9pm​
  • Bernikow Building Main Gym
  • Cash only
​Fee:
  • JCC WellPro or Wellness Members: $10/person
  • Non-Members: $15/person
  • Must sign up through TeamReach App
    • Group code: jccvball
Intermediate* skill and above, ages 18+
*Intermediate players should be able to dig, bump, set, and get majority of serves over the net. They also understand basic rules of volleyball.​
For more information, please contact [email protected] or [email protected]
Beginners must watch below videos:
Basic rules:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDDwZgepQeE
Scoring:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoheCHp6IDw​
 
All JCC Pickleball is played in the Bernikow Building’s 2nd floor Gym or in the Avis building Gym and you must bring your own paddle.

Open Play Pickleball:
  • JCC WellPro or Wellness Members only
  • Bernikow building: Tuesdays and Thursdays 7am-9am, 9am-11am, Wednesdays, 8am-10am, 4pm-6pm
  • Avis building: Mondays 5pm-7pm, 7pm-9pm and Thursdays 5pm-7pm, 7pm-9pm
  • All levels welcome unless otherwise noted
  • 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
  • No fee

Group lessons “Beginner” and “Intermediate/Advanced” class:
Must sign up through TeamReach App group code “1466pball”​
  • Most Wednesday evenings 6pm-8pm
  • Occasional Saturday afternoons
  • Fee:
    • JCC WellPro Members: $35/person
    • JCC Wellness Member or Non-Members: $40/person

For more information, please contact Danixa Rivera at 718-475-5254 (call or text)
Adult Open Play Table Tennis (ages 18+)
  • 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
  • Bring a paddle, ball, and join some JCC members to play some table tennis!
  • All skill levels encouraged
 
​Family Open Play Table Tennis (all ages)
  • When building hours allow:
    • Saturdays from 5pm - 6pm in the Bernikow Building’s Arts and Crafts Room
  • JCC Family Members only
  • Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult
  • Schedule and location subject to change
  • Bring a paddle, ball, and join some JCC members to play some table tennis!
  • All skill levels encouraged
​For more information, please contact [email protected] or [email protected]
🏀 New Policy for Open Play Basketball at Avis
To improve organization and ensure a fair experience for all, we have implemented a new policy for Open Play Basketball at the Avis building.
All players – both members and non-members – must:
  • Join our TeamReach group chat
    Group Code: Jccbball1
  • Follow all posted instructions within the group
  • Sign up using the calendar icon in the app to be eligible to play
❗ Only those who are registered in the group and signed up in advance will be permitted to participate.
We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and structured environment for all participants
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For more information, please contact [email protected] or [email protected]

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LocationS

BERNIKOW/MID-ISLAND
1466 Manor Road
Staten Island, NY 10314 
718-475-5200 

JCC EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER AT TEMPLE ISRAEL
​10 Gregg Place
Staten Island, NY 10301

718-475-5290
AVIS/SOUTH SHORE
1297 Arthur Kill Road 
Staten Island, NY 10312
718-475-5270 

BERMAN EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
2221 Richmond Ave.
​Staten Island, NY 10314
718-475-5100
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