Sports, Exercise and Recreation
YALE-AFFILIATED
Yale Corinthian Yacht Club Short Beach
• Branford, CT - (203) 488-9330 - www.yale.edu/ycyc/
• Offers seasonal memberships for recreational and competitive sailing.
Yale Cullman Tennis Courts
• 73 Derby Ave., New Haven, CT 06515
• http://www.yalebulldogs.com/information/facilities/cullman-heyman_tennis_center/index
• The center includes 5 clay courts and 4 indoor courts.
• Offers tennis clinics for adults and group lessons for children.
Yale Golf Course (The Course at Yale)
• 200 Conrad Dr., New Haven, CT 06515
• http://www.yalebulldogs.com/information/facilities/course_at_yale/index
• An 18-hole championship course, putting greens and driving range. Considered one of the nation's finest. Student discounts available.
Yale Outdoor Education Center
• 298 Upper Pattagansett Rd., East Lyme, CT 06333
• http://www.yalebulldogs.com/information/facilities/outdoor_education_center/index
• The center, about 45 miles from New Haven, very un-crowded and a real treat, consists of 200 acres of woodlands and a lake for swimming, canoeing, and fishing. Cabins and campsite rentals are available.
Yale Payne Whitney Gymnasium
• 70 Tower Parkway, New Haven, CT 06520
• http://www.yalebulldogs.com/information/facilities/payne_whitney_gym/index
• This nine and one half story structure contains training centers for crew, gymnastics, swimming, general exercise, recreational and varsity strength and conditioning and a state of the art fencing salon. Full-time students have free access to the gym. Spouses and partners can be members for ~$144 for the full year, with access to facilities and classes (classes are an additional fee, but relatively inexpensive). Check the website for information on providing proof of joint domicile. A membership with locker and towel service is available. Note that you must purchase your membership in-person during membership office hours.
Yale Team Sports and Intramurals
• http://sportsandrecreation.yale.edu/student-recreation-programs
• Soccer, basketball, volleyball, softball, field hockey.
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Greater New Haven Area
Bikram Yoga
• 59 Elm St. (Lower Level), New Haven, CT 06510 - www.bikramyogact.com
• For those who like the intense heat and classic Bikram series!
Fresh Yoga
• 319 Peck St # G8, New Haven, CT and 75 George Street, New Haven, CT - www.freshyoga.com
• Range of classes, including Hot Power Practice, Vinyasa, Asthanga, Forrest, and Pre-natal class series. All levels welcome!
Hamden YMCA
• 1605 Sherman Ave., Hamden, CT - www.cccymca.org
• Hourly childcare. For younger children, there are 8-week swimming sessions: introduction to water as well as kicking, reaching (push and pull), blowing bubbles, and other water play through song (for babies 6 mo. and older). Program membership and class charges apply.
In-Shape Fitness
• 89 North Main Street, Branford, CT 06405 - www.inshape.net
• Childcare fees included with dues. Offers a wide variety, including group fitness classes, personal training, basketball. One-year commitment or monthly.
LA Fitness
• 46 Skiff Street, Hamden - www.lafitness.com
• This gym has a wide variety of cardio machines, weights, and even a pool for lap swimmers. They offer a variety of classes, including yoga, aqua jogging, Pilates, and cardio kickboxing. Childcare is provided. Other chains are located throughout Connecticut.
New Haven Ballet School
• 70 Audubon St., New Haven, CT 06510 - www.newhavenballet.org
• Pre-Ballet 1: ages 4-5, Pre-Ballet 2: ages 5-6. These two classes combine elements of creative movement, body awareness, and rhythmic exercises using games, visualization, props, stories, and improvisation, all in a ballet context. One class per week. Ballet 1: ages 7-8 begins formalized ballet training, also one class per week. Also offers classes for older, more advanced dancers.
New Haven Fitness
• 900 Chapel St # 10, New Haven - www.newhavenfitness.com
• Gym on the New Haven Green. Classes included in the $42/month membership ($50 one time start-up fee).
New Haven Pilates
• 315 Peck Street Building 6-W studio B, New Haven, CT - http://www.workoutonwhitney.com
• Pilates and Pilates Reformer classes offered.
Outdoor Adventure
• www.cityofnewhaven.com/parks/outdooradventure
• Tons to do from kayaking, white water rafting, fishing, snorkeling, mountain biking, ice climbing, and hiking.
Rock Climbing
• http://www.cityofnewhaven.com/parks/outdooradventure/#Rock Climbing
• Climb with a Professional Mountain Guide in the great outdoors, or try the portable climbing wall, a customized 25' tall wall equipped with four climbing stations and a newly redesigned system of climbing holds. It allows participants to become more familiar with climbing skills before moving into "real rock". Free to the public during scheduled dates.
Tuff Girl Fitness
• http://tuffgirlfitnessct.com
• Women only. Group interval training classes - similiar to Crossfit.
Wendy's School of Dance
• 11 Renee Ln., North Haven, CT 06473 - 203-239-0366
• Tap, point, jazz, hip-hop, ballet. Cost for younger class is $49/month Aug-Dec, $32/month Jan-April. This includes all costumes and two performances for the younger kids. Must be 4 years old to start. Low-pressure atmosphere.