How should I dress to run outside in the cold?

Answered by Retailer Lee Silverman

I sweat like crazy when I run outside. But it’s cold out. How should I dress and know when to keep a hat on or take it off?—Jenna, 16, CPW

April 4 NYC’s Largest Little League Parade!

An “Opening Day” Tradition in Prospect Park

In just one month, nearly 2,000 Little League players will start the 2009 baseball season in Prospect Park.  The pint-sized players will be joined by their friends, families, local community lead

Flag Football Championships Grow in Brooklyn

SFX Youth Sports Leads the Way

All it takes is an idea and the will to make it work. A new NFL sponsored Flag Football league was started in September of 2007 by Tom & Barbara Henderson, board members of SFX Youth Sports in Park Slope.

Pawning It Off On the Family

NYC Father-and-Son Chess Combo Make International Waves

Sunil Weeramantry originally tried to steer his young stepson, Hikaru Nakamura, away from playing competitive chess. Hikaru’s accomplished older brother, Asuka, was winning national tournaments from an early age and Sunil thought there was no way Hikaru could keep up with him.

Harlem Globetrotters' 2010 World tour Comes to MSG

For 84 years, the Harlem Globetrotters—the “clown Princes” of the hardwood, magicians of basketball—have dazzled audiences across 118 countries. They’ve had their own cartoon TV show and have shared the animated with heavyweights like Scooby-Doo and Muhammad Ali. Coming off the most successful year in the franchise’s amazing history, breaking 62 box office records and over two million smiling fans, the “world’s most famous” basketball team is primed to showcase their eyepopping 2010 World Tour in New York City on Friday, Feb. 12, with the wholesome family entertainment known worldwide for thrilling fans young and old and making cherished family memories.

American Hero Tells How He 'Beat The Streets'

Gold medalist works closely with NYC wrestling program

Henry Cerudo is the youngest American gold medalist ever in free-style wrestling winning the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He has a new memoir, American Victory: Wrestling, Dreams and a Journey Toward Home, which came out January 5th. He’s also a HUGE advocate and mentor for NYC’s own Beat the Streets Wrestling. This is one inspiring and inspired human being.

Turkey Bowl 2009

Every Thanksgiving Day since what feels like the beginning of time, Fordham Prep and Xavier High School have played each other in a football game. The Hatfields and the McCoys have nothing on this feud.

NYFS @ The Movies

There is drama. There is emotion There is comedy. Check out these 2 sports flicks hitting the big screen near you.

Haftorah All-Stars

Cool Sports-Themed Bar/Bat Mitzvahs

If the ascent to Jewish adulthood isn’t complete without actually climbing (like Moses at Sinai), Brooklyn Boulders is the perfect place to hold a party.

Lap it Up

It’s in NYC: The National Track and Field Hall of Fame

The New Balance Track and Field Center at the 168th Street Armory is well known as one of the premier indoor track and field facilities in America.

Wax On

Madame Tussauds “Sports Room” Comes to Life

When 10-year-old Brody Rettle goes back to school this fall, he will be able to tell his classmates that he hung out with Derek Jeter, tried to block Yao Ming’s 8-foot jump shot, or even that he stood toe-to-toe with legendary boxer Muhammad Ali.

It's Official: Skateboarders Live In New York

Website Rallies Local Skate Community

New York City has always seemed like the perfect venue for skateboarding. A ton of parks, plenty of concrete, and enough ledges, benches, and rails to go around.

Bursting Tobacco's Bubble

Jim Bouton, Big League Chew and a Little League Revolution

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, “among all high school seniors who have ever used spit tobacco; almost threefourths began by the time they were in ninth grade.” Smokeless tobacco can lead to oral cancer and gum disease; it also increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and heart attacks. It is addictive. Not to mention, evidence shows that adolescent boys who use smokeless tobacco products have a higher risk of becoming cigarette smokers within four years.

When You Can't Hear a "Swish"

Lance Allred grew up with a 75 percent hearing loss and a constant struggle with obsessive-compulsive disorder, but these setbacks never prevented him from achieving his goal of playing in the NBA.

Time For Tennis

Sportime, Randall's Island Facility, Poised to Become Great NYC Tennis Mecca

It's an early spring day in April, and 25 four-year-olds clutching tennis rackets eagerly await the fun they'll have at a birthday party—one of the first held at Sportime on Randall's Island. There have been many firsts at this new multi-sport facility and Summer 2010 promises even more excitement for both children and adults.

From Father to Son

Gate Hill Day Camp Thrives on History, Grand Experiences and Family Care

If there's one thing to know about Gate Hill Day Camp, is that it's a family affair. It's been that way for more than 20 years. And based on a generation of great experiences, the principals of the camp, who feel that they have the mix just right, intend to keep it that way.

Serving It Up

CityParks Foundation’s tennis program offers free lessons to encourage great talent

For Caleb Williamson and Sabrina Bragerton- Nasert, both members of the CityParks Foundation's tennis program, it's time to re-string their racquets, pop open the ball canisters, tie their shoelaces and get ready for another season of fun-filled forehands, cross-court winners and overhead smashes.

High-Def Family Fun at ESPN Zone

The blare of final buzzers, the hush of swift putts and the roar of field goals rumble in the background of ESPN Zone. All 42,000 square feet are adorned with high-def TV screens, sports memorabilia and athletically themed (Zone) art. Silkscreens of Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe, a Jackie Robinson stained glass window and a lively John McEnroe installation punctuate the endless stream of sports.

Sports Galore

Cavaliers Day Camp emphasizes fair play, skills

About 30 minutes outside of Manhattan in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains lies Pomona, N.Y.--the picturesque town that is home to Cavaliers Day Camp, a summer camp celebrating its 75th anniversary of teaching campers a myriad of sports and fair play.

Who's on Deck?

By her own account, Audrey Kaplan's 10- year-old son Tyler is as passionate about baseball as a child can be. "Obsessed is the word," she says. But it wasn’t until Tyler was coached by Raymond De La Cruz that he started to enjoy playing as much as following it as a fan.

Train Me!

Athletic Trainers—Not "Trainers"

These days, people are more active, more interested and more educated than ever before. We’re trained in fitness, sports, healthy eating—even iPhones. It’s almost impossible to accurately describe anyone simply using the word "trainer." In honor of National Athletic Training Month, we want to share with you the fundamental differences between an athletic trainer and a personal trainer.

Bringing Up Battery

Asphalt Green adds a new member to its family of sports facilities

The Hugh L. Carey Battery Park City Authority announced in February that it selected the venerable New York City-based not-for-profit, Asphalt Green, to operate its new stateof-the-art, 52,000-square-foot community center, which will be located in the base of Liberty Green and Liberty Luxe, two residential towers located on North End Avenue between Murray and Warren Streets. The center is slated to open in January 2012. Here, New York Family Sports will give you a sneak peak at the plans for the brand new center that is sure to bring the excellence of Asphalt Green’s Upper East Side sports programs to families all across Manhattan.

Hey Batter Batter

Kids of Summer gets set for another home run season

If you've spent any time in Riverside Park, you’ve most certainly noticed the buzz of contagious laughter and enthusiasm pouring off the baseball diamonds. Those are the Kids of Summer. Their practices and games not only instruct droves of Manhattan’s youth, but also provide a one-of-a-kind day camp experience.

Snowboarding in July?

Legendary Snowboarder Ken Achenbach Offers Skiing and Snowboarding Enthusiasts Opportunity to Train with the Pros July 2010

Whether you are 13 or 31, the Camp of Champions (COC) snowboard, ski and mountain bike camp at Whistler Blackcomb offers enthusiasts the opportunity of a lifetime—the chance to train with the pros and spend a summer in the snow.

All-Around Commitment

After Impressive Victories, 12-Year-Old NYC Gymnast Eyes Olympic Stage

"Alright, come on! Let’s do it!" And with that from his coach, Ted Karakitsos' daily training regimen begins. On this day he’s dedicated to conquering the high bar. Climbing onto the blue, man-sized mat in order to reach the rail, the not-quite-5-foot-tall 12-year-old grabs hold of the bar and executes an impressive series of revolutions.

Battle of the Ballparks

Yankee Stadium or Citi Field: Which provides the best family experience? After visiting each, we break it down for you

New York Family Sports knows that going to a major league baseball game in the summer is one of the best activities the city has to offer—and when parents can enjoy the day there with their families that only makes it better.

Field Of (Kids') Dreams

With Many More Attractions, Citi Field Is Light Years Away from Ol' Shea

After a big cut, Kristy Jakubowski went home a proud, little girl—'cause she smoked one out to left field. Her older brother, Steve, hurled a precise fastball into the strike zone, sending one young Citi Field employee splashing into a tub full of water. All the while, their father, also named Steve, sat and listened to the smooth jams of the nearby DJ.

Yankees: Good Family Value?

Parents Weigh High Prices, World Titles, When Visiting New Stadium

Now that the New York Yankees have experienced one full year at their new stadium—and enjoyed a World Series championship during their inaugural season—we were wondering: How do families find the overall experience at the pricey baseball palace?

Dinkins Praises Ashe, Honors Junior Tennis League

40 Years of Free Lessons, Educational Guidance for Kids

Both the memory of Arthur Ashe, and the core ideals that defined his relatively short but greatly meaningful life, were on full display Thursday night as a thriving citywide tennis program celebrated four decades of providing free instruction, as well as educational support and guidance, to thousands of New York’s school children.

A Sporting Attitude About Education

Last August, New York Family Sports sat down with Joshua Solomon, the principal of a new school in Manhattan, the Business of Sports School. Recently, we spoke to Solomon and members of his staff to discuss the challenges the school is facing in its first year of operation.

Net Worth

Growing up in Woodbridge, N.J., Richard Corvino knew precious little about soccer. "I was growing up in the '60s and '70s when soccer was such a minor sport in the U.S.," Corvino says. "We actually had a boys soccer team at my high school, but we all thought that team was for the bad athletes."

Batting Around the Idea of Playing Baseball?

New York Family Sports looks at a trio of baseball programs in the city that offer leagues and clinics a chance to help develop the next Derek Jeter and David Wright.

Asphalt Green’s Frozen Ropes baseball league and training program focuses on teaching baseball skills through in-game situations. It was program head Dan Hummel’s career as a major league catcher that made him tailor the focus to in-game situations. “The catcher tries to control as much as he can during a game, or at least as much as the pitcher lets him,” he says with a laugh. “The priority is on game play and making sure skills taught through drills translate to the field.”

Batting Cages

Conveniently All Around NYC

3rd Avenue Sportscenter 800 3rd Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232-1510 718-965-0004 www.3rdavenuesportscenter.com The ultimate family entertainment center in Brooklyn, featuring arcades, a basketball arena, a new kiddie area, six machine-operated batting cages, plus a live Hitting & Pitching Tunnel.

Just Do It

High performance programs teach athletic training for life

With many Americans glued to their TVs last month watching the Olympic Games in Vancouver, there has been much focus on athletes’ training regimens. However, some of New York City’s top trainers say that teens don’t have to be Olympic hopefuls to benefit from their services.

Just Play

I met Lee in kindergarten. He liked the Cowboys. I liked the Redskins. It’s always been that way. Still is. Other than that, very little has ever separated us. We grew up two blocks from e

Sir, Yes Sir!

Trainer to the stars keeps it real on 14th Street

Anna Paquin and Matt Damon have both name-checked Clay Burwell to the press on several occasions. He is not a producer, agent or Hollywood maven. He is a New York City-based personal trainer. He has single-handedly kept Sookie Stackhouse (Paquin’s character in the HBO series True Blood) physically fit enough to deal with her vampire boyfriend, and Jason Bourne (Damon in the Bourne film trilogy) quick and nimble enough to stay on the lam as an international mercenary.

Nueromusculoskeletal and Beyond

Gene Schafer: Athletic Trainer, Health Care Professional

There seems to be some confusion about the roles and qualifi cations which separate personal trainers from athletic trainers. To help solve this apparent mystery, the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) issued a brochure outlining the differences between the two types of fi tness mavens. NATA has also let us know that March is Athletic Training Month (“Sports safety is a team effort” is the slogan). One telltale sign that someone is an athletic trainer is the alphabet soup that follows their names on business cards or email signatures. Athletic trainers have ATC (Athletic Trainer Certifi cation), sometimes followed by CSCS (Certifi ed Strength and Conditioning Specialist) behind their names.

The Man Has a Point

Meet Buckie Leach, Mayor of Fencingtown

After talking to Buckie Leach, it becomes evident that fencing is New York City’s version of college football. This metropolis has scant credentials in the NCAA pigskin department, unlike, say, boring cowtowns like Columbus, Ohio, or Ann Arbor, Mich. But when it comes to swordplay, Gotham is Alabama, Texas, Ohio State, USC and the University of Florida all rolled into one. If there was a BCS for refined, gentlemanly hand-to-hand combat, it would be based in Manhattan.

Chair-Throwers Beware

Young Athletes Can Seek Alternatives To Bad Coaching

I had high hopes for my young nephews back in Ohio. Two of them seemed poised to eventually have their names called in MLB’s inappropriately-named “First Year Player Draft.” But by the time they got to high school, they gave up the diamond for the hardwood of the basketball floor. Why? They didn’t like their baseball coaches at the Babe Ruth and high school levels. No one did, they said. These “coaches” were dead-end characters toting clipboards, according to the lads.

The Play's The Thing

Tackling a Hard-to-Define New Age Therapeutic Process

Perhaps it is easiest to start with an excerpt from the Original Play website: “Original Play is a physiological and psychological process.

Awesome Dawesome Redux

Dominique Dawes Still Wows ‘Em on the Motivational Circuit

She earned her first national medal in the sport at age 14. At the Summer Olympics in Atlanta in 1996, she won the gold medal as part of the “Magnificent Seven” U.S. women’s gymnastic squad, using a riveting floor exercise to seal the deal and earn her nickname “Awesome Dawesome.”

Food for Thought

School Food CEO: Healthier cafeteria offerings now standard

He has the power to declare every lunch period a “pizza day” and he might even know the ingredients in the mythical school cafeteria dish known as “tuna surprise.”

Students of the Game

City High School Sets Sights On Business of Sports

There is a new Boss in town. And it is the Business of Sports School, a new high school opening this fall in Midtown, part of the city administration’s effort to update its vocational and trade schools.

Boards of Education

Pro skater ramps up phys ed skateboarding classes

When high schoolers describe their classwork as a “grind,” they mean it in a literal sense when they’ve enrolled in Billy Rohan’s skateboarding course. Rohan, a 28-year-old pro skateboarder who lives in Williamsburg, teaches a physical education skateboarding class at three of New York City’s public schools.

Sultans of Swab

Deoxyribonucleic acid—or, DNA as it is more commonly known—used to be the stuff of biology classrooms and X-Men comic books. These days it is the centerpiece for TV cop shows and various other forms of science fiction come to life. The reality is that there’s a company based in Boulder, Colorado—an offshoot of a firm specializing in athletic improvement and talent measurement—that now offers a DNA test that screens broad, general types of sports abilities in humans. Basically, for $150, you can have your child tested to see if he or she has a propensity to become a sprinter or long distance runner or swimmer, etc. It is all based on the alphabet soup of genetics, specifically the presence of the ACTN3 gene.

Q&A: Heather Thai

Barefoot Contessa

What if you had Heather Thai’s life? You woke up every morning—winter, spring summer or fall—wherever you were and you wanted to play volleyball.