Cycling Without Age [All Ages & Abilities]
Mystic Area Cycling Without Age (CWA Mystic) is a newly formed chapter and part of the global movement striving to improve mental health and change the system of social isolation and loneliness so prevalent in our older and less mobile population. The goals include creating social interaction and intergenerational connections by providing active outdoor experiences for people of all ages and abilities on bikes. Operated entirely with volunteers, the program offers bike riding outings to the elderly and those challenged with disabilities in specialized tricycles with electric assist and a relaxing, comfortable front seat. Local volunteers called ‘pilots’ or drivers, are trained and organized to ride up to two passengers per scheduled outing. They schedule rides with care homes and senior centers around the community and offer residents an opportunity to be “riding partners” on the trishaw – the opportunity to get out on their own and experience freedom and independence they ordinarily would not be able to have.
CWA Mystic was founded in 2020 under Bike Stonington’s umbrella as a nonprofit organization fully operated by volunteers – there is no fee for service required. They currently own one trishaw, the Chat, that is human powered with pedal assist. They currently have 11 volunteers who are trained as pilots. For questions about the program, rides, or becoming a volunteer pilot, please contact Alison Zack Darrell at azdarrell580@gmail.com or 860-460-8901.
- CO-ED YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUES
Ages: 3-4 & K-1
Players are taught fundamental basketball skills such as passing, dribbling, shooting, footwork, and defense. Each class will follow a model of 30 minutes of instruction followed by a modified game. All players will receive a team t-shirt.January 6 – 29 (4-week session)
[Ages: 3-4] Tues + Thurs 4-4:45 p.m.
[Grades K-1] Tues + Thurs 5-6 p.m.
Member: $140.00, Non-Member: $170.00February 3 -26 (4-week session)
[Ages: 3-4] Tues + Thurs 4-4:45 p.m.
[Grades K-1] Tues + Thurs 5-6 p.m.
Member: $140.00, Non-Member: $170.00 - BOYS & GIRLS YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUES
Grades: 1-2
Players are taught fundamental basketball skills such as passing, dribbling, shooting, footwork, and defense. Players are taught fundamental basketball skills such as passing, dribbling, shooting, footwork, and defense. Each class will follow a model of 30-minutes of instruction followed by a modified game. All players will receive a team t-shirt.Boys, Mondays 5-6 p.m.
December 1 – 22
January 5 – February 2
February 9 – March 9
Member: $70.00, Non-member: $90.00Girls, Wednesdays 5-6 p.m.
December 3 – 17 (3-week session)
Member: $60.00, Non-Member: $80.00
January 7 – February 4 (5-week session)
Member: $90.00, Non-Member: $110.00
February 11 – March 11 (5-week session)
Member: $90.00, Non-Member: $110.00 -
HOMESCHOOL BASKETBALL PROGRAM
Ages: 7-14
Mondays, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Basketball instruction, games, and unstructured play. Players will be taught the rules of the game, proper age-appropriate skill development, and fitness.January 5 – February 2 (5-week session)
February 9 – March 9 (5-week session)
Member: $90.00, Non-Member: $110.00
- BOYS & GIRLS TRAVEL BASKETBALL LEAGUES
Grades: 4-8
COMO Travel Basketball is an opportunity to play at a higher level against teams around the region. Teams are split by age and gender. The season runs from November through February. Players interested in playing travel must participate in Skill Evaluation Day. Players will participate in drills and scrimmages to be evaluated for best placement of your child and to help make teams. COMO staff will be on site to answer questions about the upcoming season and provide feedback on the best placement for your child for the upcoming season.
Member: $300, Non-Member: $325
- TRAIN WITH COACH TJ
Ages: 5-35
Private lessons and group lessons to train with Coach TJ Faeth and Coach Janessa Perry are available. Email t.faeth@thecomo.org for more information!
Prices start at $40 and up | Members save $10
Meet the Instructor
COMO Athletic Director TJ Faeth, a USA Basketball Gold Licensed Coach and Pro Basketball Skills Trainer, is passionate about the advancement and development of young athletes. TJ holds a B.S. in Sports Management from the University of Connecticut where he worked with the men’s and women’s basketball programs, as well as an M.S. in Sports Management from Southern New Hampshire University. Contact TJ at t.faeth@thecomo.org.
