Danny Berry's Baseball at the JCC provides the ideal setting for a youngster's initiation into the National Pastime in a no pressure, fun-filled atmosphere.

One of South Florida's most popular youth coaches, Danny Berry creates a world of fun for boys, girls and adults through a wide variety of leagues, clinics and baseball programs.

Games are played on six manicured baseball fields that are located at the Alper JCC.

Click here to search for classes or see www.dannyberry.com. You can also visit Danny Berry's Travel League website. For more information, please contact

Danny Berry.

Batting Cages

Batting Cages at the Alper JCC’s
Arnold and Phyllis Grossman Park

Danny Berry’s JCC Baseball program is introducing 10 brand-new batting cages to test your hitting abilities. Five cages will have automated Iron Mike™ Pitching Machines. With each pitch, you see the Iron Mike™ pitching arm wind up and deliver the ball – just like a real pitcher. It's the only proven training machine available that gives you this advantage. We also will have five hitting and pitching tunnels.

Costs:
Single Tokens (18 pitches) $2; 10 Tokens $15.

Cage Rentals: 
Automated Machines $30/hour; Hitting or Pitching Tunnels $20/hour.      

Field Rentals: $50/2 hours             

Saturday Special: Rent Batting Cage and field is FREE from 1pm

Annual Season Pass
Buy a Season Pass and save!Just $300 for a full year. First 100 Season Passes $50 off! Unlimited use of automated batting cages per year – up to a max of 10 rounds per day.

Batting Cage Hours:
Monday – Thursday, 3pm – 10pm; Fridays, 3pm – 6pm; Saturdays and Sundays, 9am – 6pm.

Kendall Little League: Where the Dream Begins

Divisions of Little League

Tee Ball age 5
Minors ages 6-8
Majors ages AAA 9-10
Majors ages 11-12 

Tournament Play 
Little League sponsors tournament competition for teams of 9 and 10 year olds and 10-11 year olds, that conclude competition at the state level. The oldest and best known championship tournament is the annual Little League Baseball World Series held in late August in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

The Kendall Little League All games will be played at the Arnold and Phyllis Grossman Park at the Alper JCC. If you would like to volunteer as a manager, coach, sponsor, scorekeeper or would like any information on the league please call 305.271.9000 x241.

BASKETBALL CLINICS & LEAGUES  

Learn the skills of basketball in a fun, supportive environment or get involved in one of our exciting leagues. The program ranges from classes for preschoolers and children to competitive leagues for children and adults. 

The Alper JCC Blue Jays basketball team is a traveling program for teens who do not play for their high schools. JCC Athletic Director, Doug Buckley, and Adrian David coach the team.

"No matter your age, we have the hoops for you!"

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR BASKETBALL

For more information, please contact Doug Buckley or click here to access the Class Finder.

Lil' Dribblers Basketball Clinic • 4 years+

Introduction to the skills of the game. Promotes fun and encourages motor skill development.
Trophies for all participants.
Friday, 2:15pm – 3:00pm • Gymnasium

Youth Basketball Leagues • Grades 1- 5

Players are divided into teams and play a full schedule of games. Sportsmanship and team play are emphasized. Uniform and trophies for all participants.

Grades 1-2
Mondays & Wednesdays, 4-5pm • Gymnasium

Grades 3-5
Monday & Wednesday, 5-6pm and 6-7pm • Gymnasium

Teen Basketball Leagues • Grades 6 -12

Players are divided into teams and participate in a competitive full court league.
Team jerseys provided and trophies for 1st and 2nd place.

Grades 6-8 
Saturday, Noon – 2pm • Gymnasium

Grades 9-12
Saturdays, 2pm - 5pm • Gymnasium

Bring your own team of 8-10 adult players and compete in a full schedule of professionally refereed games. Trophies awarded.
Tuesdays, 7-10pm • Gymnasium
$650/Team  

Run n’ Gun Basketball League • 18 years and up

Bring your own team of 8-10 adult players and compete in a full schedule of professionally refereed games. Trophies awarded.

Wednesdays, 7-10pm • Gymnasium
$650/Team  

For complete schedules, standings and all other information go to our basketball program site, alperjccbasketball.org

CLICK HERE FOR FULL CLASS DETAILS AND ONLINE REGISTRATION

Kung Fu Whether you're looking to learn Kung Fu for self defense or Tai Chi for strength, come try the Alper JCC's popular Martial Arts classes, directed by Steve Chin.

Kung Fu, a combination of Chinese martial arts, self-defense and kickboxing, is offered for ages 6 and up.

Tai Chi is a low impact exercise will help to improve and maintain your coordination, flexibility, strength and sense of balance.

For more information, please contact Steve Chin at 305.773.4305 or click here to access the Class Finder.

AGE 3 - 5
Beginner soccer players will get an introduction to the fundamentals of soccer, build social skills, balance, 
coordination, listening, following instructions and movement. The JCC provides an active and engaging
environment for kids to play and learn the game of soccer. 

Visit our Class Guide for full class details

GRADES K - 5
Through carefully guided practices, we strive to help your child develop individual skills and gain an 
intellectual understanding of and love for the game while building self confidence, and learning essential
values like teamwork, responsibility, and good sportsmanship. 

Located in the soccer field behind building 2

Click Here to Register or Call Athletics Director, Doug Buckley 305.271.9000 x292 

Alper J Swim Club

The Alper J Swim Club is a year round competitive swim team offering high quality professional coaching and technique instruction for all ages and abilities. Our mission is to develop character, community, and a culture of excellence through the sport of swimming.

The Alper J Swim Club offers training and practice groups for swimmers of all ages and ability levels. It is the goal of AJSC to offer age specific training for all of our athletes geared towards challenging each individual and developing each individual to the best of THEIR abilities.  

Please call 305.271.9000 Ext. 289 to schedule a tryout, or Click Here to send us an email request for more information.

Online registration will be available soon, until then please print and complete the registration form at the link below and email to dgelber@alperjcc.org or drop by the J Fitness Welcome Desk in Bldg. 6

Click Here To Register for Alper J Swim Club

Alper J Swim School

Jane Forman Tennis offers students, from preschoolers to teens, the opportunity to do drills, have their strokes evaluated, and work on strategy and footwork. Games and match play are used to integrate learned skills.

For more information, please visit Jane Forman Tennis websiteor click here to access the Class Finder.

Jane Forman in the News

Read Jane Forman's profile in the USTA News

Jane Forman Summer Camp at The Dave and Mary Alper JCC

Jane Forman Tennis Academy offers one-week summer camp sessions throughout the summer for ages 3-16.
You can register here.

The Alper JCC is proud to host Miami Select Volleyball.

For more information, please visit their website

Tumbling for the Aspiring Gymnast! 

Age 3 - Grade 2

Children enjoy classes packed full of fun exercises and age appropriate activities. Kids in this program will learn basic gymnastics skills and body positions that help develop coordination, balance and strength. Climbing, swinging, jumping, and much more make these classes fun for everyone!

Located in the Early Childhood (ECD) Activity Room Bldg. 2. Limited space available.

Contact Doug Buckley for more information, at 305.271.9000 x292 or dbuckley@alperjcc.org or click here to access the Class Finder.