Youth Recreation and Fitness Programs
Essex Youth Lacrosse and Tiny Sticks
Tiny Sticks (Grades K-2) and Essex Youth Lacrosse (Grades 3-8) serve as the recreational lacrosse program available for EWSD families. These recreational lacrosse programs focus on basic skill development, understanding of the game, and competitive game play in the Northern Vermont Youth Lacrosse League (No games for Tiny Sticks). This program is run through the Essex Youth Lacrosse Board of Directors. More information is available at www.essexyouthlacrosse.com and questions may be directed to essexyouthlacrosse@gmail.com. Equipment Available Upon Request.
Tiny Sticks- Saturday, May 3-June 7 / 8:30-10AM / Essex High School
Essex Youth Lacrosse- Weekday practices, March 31-June 8 Saturday games for Boys, Sunday games for Girls
Essex Community Youth Basketball League
Join our recreational basketball league for all children of our community looking to exercise, have fun, and be a part of a team! The league begins with an evaluation/teaching segment. Depending upon numbers and/or evaluations, teams may become co-ed. The remainder of the season will include a practice and league game each week. Additional Saturday games against non-Essex teams will be Saturdays for Grades 3/4 and 5/6 Boys and Girls teams.
GRADES 1–6 BOYS AND GIRLS / EWSD SCHOOLS
DECEMBER 2–FEBRUARY 15
MON–THU: 6–9:30PM / SAT MORNINGS
BEFORE OCTOBER 31: $75 / AFTER OCTOBER 31: $85
EJRP
Essex Youth Cheerleading
Youth Cheerleading is for aspiring cheerleaders entering grades K–5 looking to be involved in the competitive Winter cheerleading season. This program will be led by EHS cheerleading coaches with instruction focused on, but not limited to, chants/cheers, jumps, stunts, tumble, and more. This is a good introduction to cheerleading, and it allows participants to utilize their practice of skills in competitions. Participants will be broken into grade groupings for teams with the program culminating by cheering at two local competitions.
ENTERING GRADES K–5 / EHS
DECEMBER 7–FEBRUARY 8 (NO PROGRAM DECEMBER 21–JANUARY 2)
GRADES K–1 / BUMBLE BEES: SAT, 9–10AM / $195
GRADES 2–3 / HONEY BEES: THU, 6:30–7:30PM & SAT, 10–11AM / $225
GRADES 4–5 / QUEEN BEES: TUE, 6:30–7:30PM & SAT, 11AM–1PM / $225
Essex Warriors Youth Wrestling
Essex Warriors Youth Wrestling is an opportunity for boys and girls grades K-8 to participate in organized youth wrestling. No experience is necessary. Please register by Monday, November 19. Scholarships are available for families in need of financial assistance.
ESSEX HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING ROOM
GRADES K–2: JANUARY 7–APRIL 5 / PRACTICE: TUE/THU, 5:30–6:30PM
GRADES 3–6: JANUARY 7–APRIL 5 / PRACTICE: TUE/THU, 6:30–8PM
GRADES 7–8: DECEMBER 2–MARCH 1 / PRACTICE: MON/WED/FRI,
6–7:30PM
$100
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Pee Wee Basketball
A great next step for our graduating Jr Hornets! Keep the fun and learning going with the Essex High School JV team. The fee includes a basketball and t-shirt. Parent participation is encouraged!
GRADE K / ADL
SAT, JANUARY 4–FEBRUARY 8
9:30–10:20AM
$45
ESSEX HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS JV TEAM
Jr. Hornet’s Basketball
EHS girls varsity basketball coach Botelho and her players will teach you and your child the motor skills and games needed to dribble/ball handle, pass/catch, shoot, and defend! Coach and his staff work one-on-one with each Jr Hornet, teaching and laughing while they spend quality time giving back to the next generation of Hornets. Fee includes a basketball and t-shirt!
3–5 AND A PARENT/GUARDIAN / ADL
SAT, JANUARY 4–FEBRUARY 8
8:30–9:20AM
$45
ESSEX HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VARSITY TEAM