The Town of Delhi will be offering swimming lessons this summer. The registration form can be found at townofdelhiny.com/department/pool. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. The children of Delhi and Meredith will receive one free three-week session. We will have 2 sessions this summer. The first session will begin on June 27 and go through July 15. The deadline to register is Wednesday, June 22. The second session will begin on July 18 and go through August 5. The deadline to register is Wednesday, July 13. Each class is 30 minutes long and will be held Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and noon. Email recdirector@townofdelhi.org if you have any questions. All registration forms must be returned to the Delhi Town Clerk at townclerk@townofdelhi.org.
Here are other opportunities for summer youth sports this summer.
BASKETBALL
The Village of Delhi will be hosting the Mayor’s Cup 3 x 3 Basketball Tournament on Saturday, July 16 starting at 9:00 AM at SUNY Delhi’s Outdoor Basketball courts (rain location is Delaware Academy High School) and Hoyt Park in the Village of Delhi (rain location Delaware Academy Elementary School). Those in grade 7 and older in the fall of 2022 will play at SUNY Delhi, and children in grades 3 through 6 will play at Hoyt Park. The cost for preregistration is $50 per team by July 1. Teams can include 3-4 players. Download the application here then mail it with payment to Mayor’s Cup 3 x 3 Basketball Tournament at P.O Box 22 Delhi, NY 13753. Checks can be made payable to Mayor’s Cup 3 x 3 Basketball Tournament. If you have any questions, please call Tom Smith for the SUNY Delhi / DA Location at (518) 641 - 9176, or Laura Gioffe for the Hoyt Park / DA Location at (607) 434 - 7876.
Summer Youth Basketball is right around the corner. The program will run from June 20 through July 27 for children going into third through 9th grades at the Village of Delhi Outdoor basketball court in Hoyt Park behind Part Plus. A donation of $10 per child would be greatly appreciated. Only checks made out to the VIllage of Delhi will be accepted. The program is designed to have children learn skills and play different games. If you need more information, contact Jerry Cheshire at (607) 221-2638 or JerryCheshire@hotmail.com or follow Delhi Youth Summer Basketball on Facebook.
VOLLEYBALL
Delhi Summer Youth Volleyball will be held for children ages 6-18. The program will run on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from June 22 through July 14 at 5 p.m. in the Middle School gym for Elementary school children and 6 p.m. for Middle and High school students. If you are interested in playing or have questions, contact Savannah Wake at swake@sportsfield.com or call 607 267-0054. Registration forms will be completed on the first night. Weather permitting, play will occasionally be held on the outdoor sand court.
SWIMMING & DIVING
Thirty minutes classes are held Monday – Friday 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. No classes will be held on the 4th of July. The swim Team runs from 10 am to 11 am. Class times will be emailed out. Classes include Red Cross Levels I – VI, Adult, Parent & Child, Diving, and Swim Team. The cost is $60.00. Find more info and registration forms at delhibroncos.com/intramurals-recreation/pools/kunsela_hall_pool. To register make checks payable to “SUNY Delhi” and submit to John Kolodziej at SUNY Delhi Swimming Pool, 209 Kunsela Hall, 454 Delhi Drive, Delhi, NY 13753. For additional information contact John Kolodziej at (607)-746-4263 or email pool@delhi.edu.
GOLF
The College Golf Course at Delhi is offering the popular Junior Golf program open to new and experienced junior golfers ages 6 to 16 and will include one-hour weekly group lessons based on age, ability, etc. The staff will place students into groups. 5 year-olds may be accepted based on availability. Instruction is provided by Head Golf Professional Dave Arehart PGA, Instructor Jim Lees PGA, and Assistant Golf Professional Joe Burgin. Registration is required and limited on a first-come, first-served basis. The registration form and additional information can be found at golfcourse.delhi.edu/junior-golf. The program will take place every Thursday in July, the 7, 14, 21, 28, and August 4. Groups will be assigned a time and play a set number of holes based on ability. The most experienced junior golfers will check in at 7:45 a.m. and play 5 or 9 holes. Junior golfers with some experience will check in at 8:30 a.m. and play 3 holes. The least experienced junior golfers will check in at 9:30 a.m. and play 1 or 2 holes and hit on the range. All groups play for about an hour and 15 minutes each week. The cost is $40 for the entire five-week program. Families can register siblings from the same family for $40 for the first child, then $25 per additional child. Equipment can be provided if necessary. Parents and guardians are welcome to stay on the property but are asked to remain on the clubhouse patio. Parents or guardians of our youngest junior golfers (ages 5-10) must stay on the property the entire time of the lesson. The program will end with a brief, socially distanced awards ceremony held at 11 a.m. on the last day. To volunteer or make a donation, contact Bobbi Burgin at 607-832-4857. Mail or drop off the completed registration form with payment to the pro shop. Payment must be received with registration prior to the first day of the program. Please contact golfcourse@delhi.edu or 607-746-4653 with any questions.
TENNIS
Delhi Village Tennis lessons will start on Thursday, July 7, and run through Friday, August 5 from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the SUNY Delhi Tennis Courts. Classes are Monday, Thursday, and Friday, 8:30 am - 11:00 am. Participants should bring a tennis racket, one new can of balls, a water bottle and wear comfortable shoes. For more information, and to register email Eileen Kline at eileenk79@gmail.com or call or text (607) 643-1716. There is a $20 fee payable to the Village of Delhi.
FOOTBALL
Planning has begun for the 2022 Pee Wee Football season. Once again this year they will be participating in the Quad County Football League with games being held on Saturday and Sunday, both home and away. Practice will tentatively begin on August 15, and the season will kick off on the second weekend in September. Find more info on Facebook in the group Delhi Pee Wee Football. All players must be at least 4 years old on or before November 1, 2022, and cannot be 13 on or before November 1, 2022. Players ages four, five, and six may play flag football. Players seven, eight, and nine years of age shall be assigned to the Junior Division. Players ten, eleven, and twelve years of age shall be assigned to the Senior Division. If you have any questions please give Chris Maney a call at 607-746-2964 after 5:00 pm.
CHEERLEADING
There will be 2 teams consisting of 10 cheerleaders per team max. This is first come first serve. All participants must be at least 6 years old on or before November 1, 2022, and cannot be in 13 on or before November 1, 2022, and cannot be going into 7thGrade. Signups for Cheerleading will be held on Friday, June 24 from 6:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the Delhi American Legion Pavilion. Entry fee for each player is $15.00 and is due at the time of sign-up. We are hopeful that practice will begin on August 16, 2022, and the season will kick off on the first weekend after Labor Day in September. If you have any questions, please give Chris Maney a call at 607-746-2964 after 5:00 pm.
