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Classes
Chelsea Piers Sports & Entertainment Complex is a 28-acre waterfront sports village located between 17th and 23rd Streets along Manhattan's Hudson River.
Bluechips Academy (7-9yrs)
Basketball ·
Embark on an immersive journey of grassroots team sports excellence with the Blue Chips Academy Program, designed to cater to both the evolving and amateur stages on the Chelsea Piers Evolution Development Path, as well as the novice and evolving tiers of training. Tailored for ages 7-13, our program offers a comprehensive approach to skill development, game strategies, and teamwork.
Participants experience the thrill of a 7-game in-house competitive series each semester, fostering inclusivity and ensuring fun for all involved. Under the guidance of quality coaching, players have the opportunity to elevate their skills and compete in local leagues on sign-up-based grassroots teams.
Whether honing their abilities at the grassroots level or aspiring to reach greater heights, every player is encouraged to grow, advance, and excel. Decision-making, teamwork, and camaraderie are at the heart of our supportive team atmosphere, where each player's contribution is valued and celebrated. Join us for an enriching team experience where personal growth intertwines with the joy of grassroots team sports, defining excellence on the Chelsea Piers Evolution Development Path.
Boys Foundations Gymnastics (7-9yrs)
Gymnastics ·
Boys Intermediate Gymnastics (7-9yrs)
Gymnastics ·
Emerging Playmakers (7-8yrs)
Basketball ·
Emerging Playmakers (7-8 yrs.), the next exciting step for young athletes after Junior Ballers, where skill progression takes center stage in a challenging yet supportive environment. Tailored for children aged 7 to 8 years old, this class introduces more advanced techniques and strategic elements, transitioning from short-sided games to full-sided scenarios to enhance players' abilities. With increased coaching emphasis on applying skills in game situations and touching on a series of basketball concepts, Emerging Playmakers offers a dynamic platform for both new players and those progressing from Junior Ballers to thrive and excel in their basketball journey.
Emerging Playmakers encompasses the Evolving Stage on the Chelsea Piers Evolution Development Path and the Novice Tier of training. Players can advance to select programming at this stage, moving into the Phenom and Rookie Tiers of training. Join us as we embark on this thrilling chapter, where every player's potential is unleashed and celebrated!
Evolution Rising Stars (7-8yrs) INVITE ONLY
Basketball ·
Evolution Rising Stars (Ages 7-8), a crucial component of our pre-team program, following Evolution Future Stars (Ages 6-7), serves as a steppingstone into the Evolution Xcel program, encompassing the evolving stage at Chelsea Piers and the phenom tier of training. This invite-only program prioritizes skill development while immersing participants in organized gameplay, teamwork principles, and sportsmanship. Rising Stars introduces organized gameplay at an increased rate, preparing players for competitive basketball challenges. Through structured practices and potential participation in local leagues, players refine skills and develop resilience, adaptability, and a growth mindset crucial for success in basketball and life. Advancing from Rising Stars to Xcel, players continue to enhance basketball proficiency and cultivate invaluable life skills, laying the groundwork for future success.