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|  NYCHA’s sports programs help to instill teamwork, sportsmanship, and leadership skills in children and teens. We offer competitive and instructional programs in a wide variety of sports, including basketball, bowling, Karate/Tai Chi and soccer. Join thousands of youth who enjoy participating in our sports programs all year round. See the full listing of programs below, then stop in at your local Community Center or contact NYCHA’s Community Coordinators at (212) 306-3351, 3490.  Education Through Sports Day Basketball Bowling Flag Football Karate/Tai Chi Lacrosse Soccer Softball Track & Field Education Through Sports Day  Education Through Sports Day provides a series of instructional clinics that are designed to introduce NYCHA youth and Community Center staff to a variety of sports. Clinics are offered in many sports, including: golf,lacrosse, martial arts, soccer and volleyball. Education Through Sports Day events are held in all five boroughs each summer. All NYCHA youth are welcome to attend. Basketball  NYCHA's Citywide Basketball Program is home to one of the largest inner-city basketball tournaments in New York City. Tournament registration is free and open to all NYCHA residents and Community Center participants, ages 18 and under. Over the years our basketball tournaments have showcased the talents of rising stars, such as top collegiate player Shannon Bobbitt of King Towers and NBA star, Stephon Marbury of O'Dwyer Houses.  BowlingThe Co-Ed Bowling League provides an opportunity for approximately 300 NYCHA teens to receive instruction on the fundamentals of bowling. Participants enjoy individual and team competition, leading up to a Citywide Bowling Tournament. This program raises self-esteem and teaches teamwork, while teens engage in a fun strength-building activity.
The Citywide Flag Football Program is a collaboration between the Police Athletic League and NYCHA. The program offers a positive, fun experience through sports and teamwork. This no-contact sport is a safe way to play football without the use of equipment. Each participating team has an opportunity to play in the league in their respective borough. Each borough has a flag football league that meets from October through December. The season wraps up with a citywide tournament.  Karate/Tai Chi The Karate/Tai Chi Program, open to children and adults, offers an opportunity to learn self-defense skills while gaining flexibility, strength, and endurance through martial arts. The program provides an introduction to martial arts in a structured environment with a focus on health. Lacrosse
 Soccer The Citywide Soccer Program is open to NYCHA youth ages 13 and under throughout the five boroughs. Each participating team engages in weekly practices and games. Practices are held under the supervision of experienced coaches who provide one-on-one instruction. The Soccer Program provides participants with an opportunity to exhibit self-expression, while building self-confidence and teamwork skills.  Softball NYCHA’s Co-Ed Softball Program offers youth, ages 18 and under,an opportunity to participate in a competitive league. The program begins with two weeks of instructional clinics leading up to a competitive softball season. Players are taught the importance of individual responsibility and team work, and receive, shirts, hats, gloves, balls and bats.  Track & Field NYCHA's Track & Field Program engages youth, ages 12 and under, in eight weeks of fun and training in preparation for an Olympic-styled event. The event provides organized competition in the following categories: 50 Meter Dash, 100 Meter Dash, 4x4 Relay, Javelin, Shot Put, as well as the Discus and Hammer Throw. Participants compete within their respective boroughs, culminating in a citywide Olympics held at River Bank State Park. |  | ||
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