Congratulations to Field House Gymnastics Coach Zak Kerkoulas for breaking the Guinness World Record for the Roman Rings Hanging Duration! 150 campers cheered Zak on at the Field House as he held the position for 39.23 seconds. Pending acceptance by the Guinness World Record Committee, Zak broke the previous record of 32.84 by 6.39 seconds. Way to go, Zak!

Just in time for the season to start up, we've launched a brand new Flag Football class at the Field House for kids ages 7-10. Whether your child is a Giants fan or a Jets fan, Flag Football will be the perfect outlet for his/her football passion. This 10-week program provides an introduction to the game of football, skill development and game play. 

The 60-minute classes are take place once per week on Tuesdays at 4:45pm. Classes run September 14 through November 16.

To register, or for more information, please call 212.336.6520 or visit Youth Sports Classes.

The Field House is proud to announce the launch of CP Building Blocks, an enrichment program for children with developmental needs from age 18 months to 5 years. Classes target language development, cognition, motor development and socialization. Classes are one hour long with 40 minutes devoted to a a new language concept and practicing its use through gross and fine motor activities, story time, music, cooking and more. The last 20 minutes, children participate in a sports class - soccer, baseball, gymnastics - with the Special Education teacher that has already built a relationship with the child. Most early intervention programs enroll kids around age 3, but CP Building Blocks allows children to start at 18 months, giving parents tools, a community and a social outlet.

There will be an Open House and Information Session on Wednesday, September 8 from 6:00pm - 7:00pm at the Field House. See the facility, learn about the program and meet the teachers. Please RSVP to me at marcom@chelseapiers.com by September 7.

Chelsea Piers has been nominated for Nickelodeon’s ParentsConnect third annual Parents’ Picks Award in the categories of Best Martial Arts Class and Best Preschool!

The Parents' Picks Awards is a nationwide online poll that allows parents to vote for their favorite family places, products and parenting tips now through August 31, 2010.

Nominees for this year's Parents' Picks Awards were determined by ParentsConnect members who submitted nominations. The top 5 nominees with the most votes in each category are now the official nominees in this final voting round. User votes ultimately determine the winners in the 30 different categories.

Click here to vote for Chelsea Piers as the best place for your tot to learn their ABCs and 123s, in the category of Best Preschool.

If you think Chelsea Piers is the number one spot for your little one to perfect his fierce flying side kick, click here for Best Martial Arts class.

We are extremely thankful to all who vote for us. Let’s help make Chelsea Piers a "Parents' Picks 2010 Winner!!"

Wow! I am proud to announce the results from the gymnastics New York State Championships this past weekend. The Chelsea Piers Boy’s Gymnastics Team Level 6 won the gold medal, while Level 4 and Level 5 placed third overall. A very special congratulations to Ted Karakitsos, Level 6 gymnast, who captured the gold medal in the All Around, Rings, Parallel Bars, Pommel Horse and Floor Exercise. Great job to all competitors! View Press Release here.

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