Registration for the Almaden Valley Youth Soccer 2010 Fall Recreational (U6-U16) and Kicker’s Club (U5) programs is now open.
You can register online through June 6, 2010. The price to register is $175 for U6-U16 players, and $120 for U5 players (2010-2011 Player Age Matrix). No paperwork is required at the time of registration. A $25 fee will be charged for late registrations after June 6, 2010.
Registration officially closes on June 20, 2010. Online registration will remain open after June 20, 2010, but your child will automatically be placed on a waiting list.
Buddy requests, if you have any, are final once your online registration has been submitted. Be sure to confirm your buddy requests prior to completing the registration process. (It is your responsibility to make sure you understand all buddy request policies and requirements.)
Sign your child up for Junior Tennis Classes or Junior Tennis Summer Camp. These programs are directed by USPTA / USPTR Tennis Pros, Nancy Ghantous and Coach Reggie. The programs emphasize tennis fundamentals and skills in a fun and positive learning environment.
Tennis classes and Summer camp are available for ten weeks, from June 7, 2010 through August 13, 2010. You can sign up for one week or as many weeks as you wish.
Tennis classes and Summer camp are available for children of all ages and skill levels. Lessons are at the Almaden Country Club. To learn more about the programs or to register your child, contact Nancy Ghantous, Head Tennis Pro, at 408-268-4240, ext. 51 or 408-644-6641.
Pee Wee
Ages 4 & 5
Daily M-F, 9:00-9:30am
Introduction to the game of tennis and development of hand-eye coordination.
Price: $10 / 30 min.
Spinners
Ages 6 and up
Daily M-F, 9:00-10:00am
Emphasis on the basics, rules, and how to play. For beginning players.
Price: $15 / 1 hr.
Smashers
Ages 8 and up
Daily M-Th, 5:00-6:30pm
Emphasis on stroke development, tactics, and match play. For intermediate players.
Price: $20 / 1.5 hr.
Strikers
Ages 8 and up
Daily M-F, 4:00-5:00pm
Emphasis on stroke refinement, singles and doubles strategy, and tactics in match play situation.
Price: $15 / 1 hr.
Aces
Ages 12 and up
Friday only, 5:00-6:30pm
Singles and doubles strategy and tactics, match play, and overall development as a tournament player. For advanced players.
Price: $20 / 1.5 hr.
Tennis Camp
Daily M-Th, 9:00-11:00am
Price: $40 / 2 hrs.
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GameBreaker Lacrosse Camps is holding a Lacrosse Summer Camp in Almaden Valley. The GameBreaker Lacrosse Camps are considered the finest in the country because of the coaching staff, which consists of the best coaches and players in the world today.
The lacrosse camp in Almaden Valley will be directed by Drew Virk, a former MLL San Francisco Dragon, NLL San Jose Stealth, and current Stanford University Head Coach.
The camp also feature ten skills clinics to develop all facets of each player’s game. Players will improve their stick, shooting, and defensive skills, as well as develop a greater understanding of team play – all in a fun and positive atmosphere.
To maximize improvement all campers are grouped by age and ability after individual evaluations. The camp is for athletes ages 8-18, from beginner skill level to top high school players.
The camp is at Leland High School in Almaden Valley, July 19-22, 2010, 9am-3pm daily. The camp price is $345 per player. You can
register online.
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Run or walk in the 18th Annual / 2010 Almaden Times Classic. Events include 10K and 2-mile timed runs, and a 2-mile walk. Proceeds benefit Almaden Valley Counseling Service. The race will take you on a beautiful paved creek trail and through some residential streets in Almaden Valley (10K course map).
Awards will be given to the top three winners in each age division. Overall male and female winners in the 10K and 2-mile timed runs will also receive a gift certificate. All children will receive a ribbon. Age divisions include: 6 and under, 7-9, 10-13, 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+.
Your entry fee includes a t-shirt, goodie bag, food, and beverages. Random prizes will also be handed out to participants based on race number (must be present to win). Pick up your bib number and t-shirt on race day.
The start and finish lines are at the parking lot of Leland High School in Almaden Valley. The event is Sunday, September 26, 2010 at 9am. Check-in is at 8am.
If you register online by September 22, 2010, the entry fee is $25 per adult/teen, $13 per child (12 and under), and $60 per family of four (including parents and children). If you register on race day, the fees go up to $30 per adult/teen, $15 per child, and $70 per family. Race day registration begins at 7:30am.
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Spring Swim Lessons are back at the Almaden Cabana Club! The club offers small group lessons for children ranging from beginners learning to blow bubbles and put their faces in the water to competitive swimmers looking to refine their swimming strokes, diving, and flip turns.
Lessons are open to members and non-members. There are four lessons on Saturdays, from April 24 through May 15, 2010. Each lesson is 30 minutes. You can choose from the following times: 10am, 10:30am, 11am, and 11:30am. The price is only $35 for members and $45 for non-members.
All you need to do is complete the swim lesson sign-up form and drop it off along with your payment in the mailbox on the front gate of the Almaden Cabana Club. We look forward to seeing you at the pool!
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The Pioneer High School Athletic Booster Club is holding the 17th Annual Mustang Stampede Golf Tournament. The event includes golf, lunch, dinner, and on-course refreshments. The tournament format is a four-person scramble with a shotgun start.
The event also features tee and raffle prices, long drive, closest to the pin, low team gross, hole in one prizes on all par 3s, and long-drive champion Brian Pavlet. The fee is $150 per person. ($30 for dinner only guests.)
The event is at Santa Teresa Golf Club on Friday, May 14, 2010, beginning at 1pm. Download the sign-up form.
Does your child love lacrosse? Would they like to work on their skills and bring their game to the next level? If so, Skyhawks Sports is holding boys and girls lacrosse Summer camps in Almaden Valley.
The camp is geared towards kids ages 7 to 12 years old. Each camp includes skill drills, games, and scrimmages. Athletes will learn the fundamentals of stick handling, cradling, passing, and shooting – all in a fun, non-checking environment. Athletes will come away with a deep understanding of the game and its traditions.
In addition to providing health and fitness benefits, participating in Summer lacrosse camp builds self-esteem, respect for others, and teamwork skills. The participant-to-coach ratio is approx 12:1.
The camps are at Simonds Elementary School, July 6-9, 2010, 9am-12pm. The price is $104 per athlete. Register online at San Jose Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Services.
Sign up for the Almaden Little League Senior Division 2010 Season. The Senior Division is for teens ages 15 and 16. The Senior Division baseball season begins mid May, after the high school baseball season ends.
The price is $225 per player. Registration is at Amato Pizzeria on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 from 7-8pm. More information about Almaden Little League.
The 2010 Citywide Youth Track Meet is being held in Almaden Valley. The meet is free for all participants, and is being sponsored by the City of San Jose and the San Jose Police Amateur Athletic Foundation.
The meet is for boys and girls ages 9 to 14, and includes various running races (50, 100, 200, 400, 800, and 1600 meter and 4 x 100 meter relay), standing long jump, and softball throw.
The meet is at Leland High School on Saturday, May 8, 2010. Registration is from 8am to 9am, and the events from 9am to 3pm.
The top three winners in each event, with the exception of relay teams, will participate in the Hershey’s Nor-Cal State Track Meet, which will be held at Oak Grove High School on Saturday, June 19, 2010.
More information about the 2010 Citywide Youth Track Meet:
Or contact Judi Baxter, Track Meet Director, at Judibax@sonic.net or (707) 546-3986.
Pioneer High School Baseball program will be holding its 2010 alumni baseball game and celebrating its 50th anniversary. This memorable event includes hit-a-thon fundraiser, BBQ, home run derby, and an alumni vs. alumni baseball game. All Pioneer baseball alums are encouraged to come out and enjoy a great day with former teammates and relive the good old days on the diamond.
The event is at Pioneer High School on Saturday, April 3, 2010. The hit-a-thon fundraiser is 9:00am to 11:30am, BBQ and home run derby 11:30am to 1:00pm, and alumni game 1:00pm to last out. Register now!
Cheer registration is now open for the 2010 Almaden Pop Warner season. Cheer is for girls and boys ages 5-15. Save $55 by taking advantage of the early registration discount.
Registration fees are $200 if you register by March 27, 2010. Registration goes up to $255 after March 27. There is an additional $255 uniform fee that includes the skirt, shell, liner, shoes, socks, pms, briefs, and bow. The all inclusive registration plus uniform package is $490.
You can register and pay online or in person at The Little Gym in Princeton Plaza on the following dates:
- Saturday, March 23, 2010, 10am-12pm
- Saturday, April 24, 2010, 10am-12pm
- Saturday, May 23, 2010, 10am-12pm
The mandatory uniform fitting is Saturday, June 12, 2010 from 12-3pm at The Little Gym in Princeton Plaza. More: http://bit.ly/cs9Jqj.
Leland High School Baseball’s Second Annual Bocce Ball Tournament Dinner and Auction. All proceeds benefit the Leland High School baseball program. The event takes place at Campo di Bocce in Los Gatos on Thursday, March 11, 2010. Tournament play begins at 5pm and buffet dinner at 7pm. For more information, contact Mike Sparrer, Leland’s Head Baseball Coach, at 408-591-4962 or chargersbaseball@yahoo.com.
AVYSL is holding a UK International Soccer Camp during the 2010 Spring Break week. The coaches, primarily from Great Britain, are selected for their knowledge, coaching ability, and commitment to creating a fun and positive learning environment for players. The result is a soccer camp experience players will remember for a lifetime. All camp sessions are focused on ball skills and fun games to put those skills into practice and develop teamwork. The camps are being held at Castillero Middle School from April 12-16, 2010. More: http://bit.ly/cX7vbB.
Almaden Valley Youth Soccer League (AVYSL) Spring Recreational 4v4 Micro Soccer Season. Ages U5-U18. Late registration period is from 2/19/2010 to 2/26/2010. $115 per player. More: http://bit.ly/72AmJb.
Almaden Valley Youth Soccer League (AVYSL) 2010 Referee Clinic. Completing this clinic gets you a United States Soccer Federation (USSF) grade 8 license, allowing you to officiate league games in AVYSL or other soccer leagues across the nation. At Almaden Community Center, 3/2 – 3/4 and 3/9 – 3/11, 2010, 6-9pm. More: http://bit.ly/cJDOek.
Free lecture on Avoiding Overuse Injuries in Youth Athletes, including knee and elbow pain. Presented by Dr. Christianne Strickland, MD. B.E.S.T. Physical Therapy in Almaden Valley. Wednesday, 1/27/2010 at 6:30pm. More: http://bit.ly/5Aow83.
Almaden Valley Youth Soccer League tryouts for a new girls U14 Class 3 team for the 2010 season. This team is for girls born between 8/1/96 and 7/31/97 or earlier. At Leland High School, 1/23/2010 & 1/24/2010, 9-11am. http://bit.ly/72AmJb.
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