JUNIOR GOLF

Program: Early Release Golf 

Dates and Time: Wednesday's 12:30pm - 5pm; April 29, May 6,13,20, June 3, 10.

Fee: $175

Description of Program: This program is for kids in the Greely School system, grades 3-5. The kids will be picked up at either MIW or GMS and will be bused to Val Halla. Once at Val Halla, they will participate in Skills and Drills instruction at the Driving Range and on the Putting Greens. The kids will also get a chance to play on the golf course, as well as participate in other golf-related games and activities.

Registration: Signups will open on 3/10/20 on the Cumberland Recreation website. 

Program: Middle School Golf (Spring, Summer, & Fall)

Dates and Time: Tuesday's & Thursday's 3:30pm-5:00pm; Spring - April 28th to June 11th, Summer - June 23rd to August 6th, Fall - August 25th to October 8th.

Fee:$120 residents*/$140 non-residents; limited to 20 kids per session. Grades 5-8. 

Description of Program: Val Halla’s Middle School Golf Program is changing slightly in 2020, aiming to operate more similarly to a High School Golf team. The Middle School Golf team will have an instructional practice every Tuesday followed by a competition/play day on Thursday. During Tuesday’s practice, juniors will receive hands on instruction from their coaches at Val Halla Golf Course. This may include time spent on the Driving Range, Chipping Green, or Putting Green working on their game. Every Thursday the juniors, that are golf course ready, will participate in a match against their teammates. These matches will be assigned by the coaches based on playing ability and may range from individual matches to team matches. Our hope is to give Middle School golfers a true golf team experience, one that many of our juniors will experience once they get to High School. Kids of any playing ability are welcomed in this program, as the coaches will tailor their instruction to the playing ability of each junior. Beginners are highly encouraged and welcome to join!

Registration: Signups will open on 4/6/20 on the Cumberland Recreation website.

Program: U8 Junior Golf Clinics (Spring & Summer)

Dates and Time: Saturday's 11:30am-12:30pm, Spring - May 2-30, June 13,20, Summer - June 27, July 11,18,25 and August 1,8.

Fee:$70 residents*/$80 non-residents; limited to 12 kids.

Description of Program: U8 Junior Golf Clinics are for kids ages 6-8 that are looking for an introduction into golf. In this 6-week program, teachers will cover the basics of golf, starting with a how to properly hold a golf club and eventually getting to ways to improve accuracy and consistency with their golf swing.  

Registration: All registrations for this program will take place on the Cumberland Recreation website. Registrations will open on 4/6/20.

Program: PGA Junior League

Dates and Time: Practices, Monday's 3:30-5:30pm; Matches, Sunday's 4-6pm. May 11th to July 20th. Matches will take place both at Val Halla and at away courses.

Fee: $225, includes uniforms and other golf SWAG.

Description of Program: PGA Junior League is one of Val Halla's most popular Junior Programs. It combines a weekly practice on Monday's with a match the following Sunday against a different golf course. In the matches, juniors will be paired up into two's and will play a scramble against the opposing team. This year the team will be restricted to the first 20 participants. 

Registration: Registration is done on pgajrleague.com. Registration is open now.

Program: U11 Junior Golf Clinics

Dates and Time: Wednesday's 3:30-5pm, June 24-July 29th

Fee:$70 residents*/$80 non-residents; limited to 12 kids.

Description of Program: U11 Junior Golf Clinics are for kids ages 9-11 that are looking for an introduction into golf. In this 6-week program, teachers will cover the basics of golf, starting with a how to properly hold a golf club and eventually getting to ways to improve accuracy and consistency with their golf swing. This class is perfect for beginners, as well as for kids that have graduated from our U8 program. 

Registration: All registrations for this program will take place on the Cumberland Recreation website. Registrations will open on 4/6/20.

Program: Wee Golfer Clinics

Dates and Time: Saturday 10:00-11:00am, June 13,20,27

Fee: Free; limited to 16 kids.

Description of Program: Wee Golfer is one of Val Halla's most popular programs and the quickest to sell out. This three week program is for kids 6 & Under and is a way for kids to get their first experience with golf. A parent or guardian is required to attend every session of the class with their child, as the counselors often need assistance with keeping the child's attention. Registration: All registrations for this program will take place on the Cumberland Recreation website. Registrations will open on 4/6/20.

* - Residents rates are for the Town of Cumberland and North Yarmouth.