Main Post Basketball Court Schedule - March/April 2008

Adult Sports    Youth Sports    Presidio YMCA Tennis 

YMCA of San Francisco Triathlon Club

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Adult Sports

                                                     

NEW-April 2008

BASKETBALL for 55 AND OVER!

 

Looking for some new people to play against on the court?  Keep that competitive edge and stay active?  Then come out and join us on the basketball court on a Saturday morning!

This is an open gym program, exclusively for Men and Women 55 years of age (and above) who love the game!  Just shoot around or play pick-up games with others.  A gym monitor will be on hand to assist with monitoring the program and to provide all the equipment necessary.

 

Location:  Letterman Gym, 1152 Gorgas Ave  (enter at Pool Membership Desk)

When:       Saturday mornings 9:00am-10:30am

 

Dates:       every Saturday from 04/12/08-5/31/08

 

Fees:         free for Presidio YMCA Members ($12 drop-in fee for non-members)

 

For more information contact:

Robert Martinez,

Sports and Recreation Director415/447-9674

rmartinez@ymcasf.org

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2007/2008 ADULT BASKETBALL LEAGUES

LEAGUE INFORMATION:

*Sign up individually or as an entire team

*7 Seasonal games

* Playoffs and Championship for qualifying teams

*New season runs 11/26/07-2/7/08

Teams and individual sign-up are welcome for members and non-members alike.  There are multiple seasons per year for 7 weeks each.   A seven game schedule plus playoffs and championships makes for an exciting time!

Would you like to volunteer with this program?  Go to the Staff/Volunteer Opportunities page to learn how.

  • Monday Nights - Women’s Division
  • Wednesday Nights – Men’s Top Gun Division
  • Thursday Nights – Men’s Intermediate Division

Time:   6:00 -10:00 PM

Fees:   $55 for Facility Members, $90 for Program Members*

(* Program Membership, A current program membership is required to qualify as a program member. $50 is the annual cost to acquire or renew a Program Membership.  See our Membership page for information)

For more information contact:

Robert Martinez,

Sports and Recreation Director415/447-9674

rmartinez@ymcasf.org

 

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Youth Sports

 

5th & 6th Grade Hoops Skills

Biddy Tennis / Biddy Basketball     Summer Kindergarten Tee-Ball

Winter Basketball

 

 

                                                     

 

KINDERGARTEN

INDOOR TEE-BALL     

This is an instructional, recreational, indoor program that introduces basic baseball skills, such as catching, throwing, hitting and base running, and most of all having FUN!!!

Age appropriate equipment is used.  Emphasis is on team work and good sportsmanship. 

  • Facility Members:  $125.00
  • Program Members:  $165.00

(A current program membership is required to qualify as a program member, $50 to acquire or renew a program membership)

 

REGISTRATION OPENS:

MONDAY, February 25, 2008 - Main Post Membership Desk

 

*Individual sign ups for kindergarten

* Maximum of 16 participants

*7 seasonal classes

*Location:  Letterman Gym

*Dates:  Saturdays, 4/12/08 thru 5/24/08

*Time: 11am-12:30pm

*Baseball shirts and medals for all participants

For more information contact:

Robert Martinez,

Sports and Recreation Director415/447-9674

rmartinez@ymcasf.org

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HOOPS SKILLS CLASS -5TH/6TH GRADES

       

YMCA Staff and Coaches will spend the first half of class teaching drills and skills enhancement.  The second half of class will have staff as referees for organized pick-up games.

Games will be structured as competitive, full court play with official scoreboard.  This is a great way to improve your basketball skills while meeting players from around the city!

    • Space is limited to 18 participants!
    • This class runs for 8 weeks.
    • Pre-registration is required.
    • Snacks are provided.
    • Parents are welcome to stay or drop off kids.

 

  • Facility Members:  $125.00
  • Program Members:  $165.00

(A current program membership is required to qualify as a program member, $50 to acquire or renew a program membership)

 

REGISTRATION OPENS:

MONDAY, February 25, 2008 - Main Post Membership Desk

* Maximum of 18 participants

*Location:  Letterman Gym

*Dates:  Saturdays, 4/5/08 thru 5/24/08

*Time:  6:30 -8:30pm

 

For more information contact:

Robert Martinez,

Sports and Recreation Director415/447-9674

rmartinez@ymcasf.org

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KIDS IN MOTION (ages 3-5 & 5-7)

2008 Winter / Spring REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

 

Catch the Motion Express! These classes are designed for young children to explore their mind and body through creative expression in dance, physical movement and sports! Classes run in 8 week sessions.

Classes are in 8 week sessions!

Please register at the Main Post Member Services Desk.

 

  BIDDY TENNIS  (Ages 3-4)

A fun, active introduction to tennis that teaches the fundamentals through a variety of interactive games and drills.  Hand-eye coordination and agility skills are developed along with having a great time.  Please register at the member services desk at 63 Funston Avenue starting two weeks prior to the first class.

Letterman Gym - 1152 Gorgas Avenue

Facility Member:  $80

Program Member:  $100

Session 1       Dates: 1/15-3/6

Session 2       Dates: 4/8-5/29

Tuesdays:       10:45-11:30 a.m.

Thursdays       1:15-2:00 p.m.

 

 

 Biddy Basketball

A fun active Basketball class that teaches the fundamentals of basketball and introduces the game in a variety of drills and skills, sports movement, team play and side games.  All equipment is age appropriate.                                         

Thursdays                                                       Dates:      TBA

Times: 10:45am-11:30am                                  Location:  Letterman Gym

Ages: 3-5 yrs

Facility Members:    $80
Program Members:  $100

 

For more information contact:

Robert Martinez,

Sports and Recreation Director415/447-9674

rmartinez@ymcasf.org

     

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Presidio YMCA Youth Basketball Winter League

Main Post and Letterman Basketball Courts - Annually Janurary - March

  

The Presidio YMCA’s Youth Basketball League is designed for Boys and Girls - Kindergarten through 5th grade.  This non-competitive, instructional league emphasizes basic skills, sportsmanship, and most of all – FUN!

Rules and equipment are modified for age groups to ensure a successful season!

League Information

  • Leagues run annually January – March
  • 7 games and weekly one hour practices
  • All practices and games held at the Presidio YMCA
  • Basketball medals awarded to all participants
  • Plenty of free parking!

 

Our youth basketball league is designed for K-5th Graders of all levels!  You may sign up your child as an individual player or register an entire team to compete against other teams in the league.  Practices are held once a week, with the games taking place on the weekends.  The league is modified with rules and age appropriate equipment to ensure a positive a successful season.  Everone is a winner at the Presidio YMCA!

 

For more information contact:

Robert Martinez,

Sports and Recreation Director415/447-9674

rmartinez@ymcasf.org

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  Tennis Leagues   Junior Tennis   Adult Tennis   Youth Summer Clinics   Cardio Tennis

 

Court Reservations
The Presidio YMCA has six tennis courts available for member use.*

  • Reservations can be made up to two days in advance - beginning at 7am.
  • Call: 447-9680
  • Or, stop by the Letterman Pool Member Service Desk
  • Courts may be reserved for up to 1.5 hours
  • Presidio YMCA Facility Members only.

(*Subject to court availability, depending on scheduled programs.)

Driving Directions.  Click HERE to view a printable version to the YMCA Tennis Courts.

 

Ft. Scott Courts                                                                 August 2007 Renovation

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Tennis Lessons

Private, Private Hits, semi-private, and Small Group lessons are available to adults and youth alike, and are taught by our certified U.S.P.T.A. and P.T.R. pros. All lessons are made by individual appointments, and can be scheduled by contacting the Tennis Department at 415/447-9602.

Purchasing Lessons

  • Lessons can be purchased as single (01) sessions, or in a package of six (06).
  • Tennis lessons are paid for at the Member Service Desk at the Main Post Gym.
  • Lessons and fees MUST be paid for in advance of lessons.

Tennis instruction is available to both Facility and Program members of the Presidio Community YMCA.  Program Membership, see our Membership page for information

 

Lesson Rates   (effective - September 1,  2007)

Private Lessons are one-on-one instruction with a tennis pro.

  • Facility Members - $60/hr, or 6 lessons for $330.
  • Program Members - $75/hr, or 6 lessons for $420.

Private Hits consists of hitting and working out with our tennis pros. 

This is not an instructional lesson.

  • Facility Members - $50/hr, or 6 for $270.
  • Program Members - $55/hr, or 6 for $300.


Semi-Private lessons consist of two players with a tennis pro.

  • Facility Members - $33/hr, or 6 lessons for $170.
  • Program Members - $40/hr, or 6 lessons for $200.


Group Lessons
can consist of either 3 or 4 players with one tennis pro.
Group of 3:

  • Facility Members - $25/hr or 6 lessons for $125.
  • Program Members - $30/hr or 6 lessons for $150.

Group of 4:

  • Facility Members - $20/hr or 6 lessons for $100.
  • Program Members - $25/hr or 6 lessons for $125.

Drop-in

(minimum of 4 sessions - purchase at Main Post Membership Desk prior to class)

  • Facility Members - $15/hr
  • Program Members - $20/hr

1- Hour Clinic

  • Facility Members - $12/hr or 8 for $90.
  • Program Members - $15/hr or 8 for $110.

Driving Directions.  Click HERE to view a printable version to the YMCA Tennis Courts.

For more information contact:

Richard Carson, Tennis Coordiantor
415/447-9602

rcarson@ymcasf.org


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Adult Tennis: USTA Leagues & Coaching

Coaching is available from 6:30-7:30 p.m.  Cost: Facility - $125 and Program - $150. YMCA League fee covers practice and match reservations; as well as home match balls. Facility members start registering 4-weeks before the start of the season at the member services desk at 63 Funston Avenue.  Program members can register 2-weeks early.

 

USTA Winter/Spring Adult Tennis League 2007 

Location: Fort Scott - 1331 Wool Court, S.F., CA  94129

Practices

  • Monday thru Thursday:  7:30 - 9:30 pm
  • Saturday and Sunday:  4:00 - 6:00 pm

Starts week of 2/18

Mon 3.0 W

Tue 3.5 M

Wed 3.5 W

Thur 4.0 M

Sat 4.0 W

Sun 5.0 M

 

League Fees:

  • Facility Members $45
  • Program Members $90

 

Coaching Fees: 6:30-7:30 pm on your team’s practice night - 10-weeks.

  • Facility Members $125
  • Program Members $150

Drop-in

(minimum of 4 sessions - purchase at Main Post Membership Desk prior to class)

  • Facility Members - $12/hr
  • Program Members - $15/hr

 

For more information contact:

Richard Carson, Tennis Coordiantor
415/447-9602

rcarson@ymcasf.org

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Junior Tennis

The Presidio YMCA's Junior Tennis Program is for children and youth ages 5 to 17.  Classes are divided by age and skill level with a 6 to 1 instructor/student ratio.

The YMCA staff of certified Professionals will help players develop the fundamentsl of each shot with a major emphasis on FUN!  Coaches will also instruct on the finer points of hand-eye coordination, balance, footwork and developing game strategy.  

There are two 7-week After-School Junior Tennis sessions in the Fall and Spring.  We hold one 8-week Advanced Jr. Team tennis session each season (Spring, Summer and Fall).  See court locations below. For a copy of this flyer or to register visit the Main Post Gym Bldg. #63.

            

Beginners: (Ages 5-12) - Tues. and/or Thurs. - 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Location: Fort Scott – 1331 Wool Court, S.F., CA  94129)

The Junior Beginner Class develops coordination, fitness, athletic intuition, proper grips and the fundamental movements of: ground strokes and volleys.  Each session builds confidence through success, with coaches utilizing creative games like: Simon Says, Rain Forest, Coaches’ Office, Pizza Delivery, Animal Break and more!  Please register at the member services desk at 63 Funston Avenue starting two weeks prior to the first class.   

        

  • Session 1 Dates: 2/19-4/3

  • Session 2 Dates: 4/8-5/22

  • Rain Make-ups:   5/27, 5/29, 5/30

  • Family Members        1 Day a Week $ 99 for 7-weeks        2 Days a Week $190
  • Program Members     1 Day a Week $ 135 for 7-weeks       2 Days a Week $250

                                         

Intermediates/Advanced: (Ages 9-14) - Tues. and/or Thurs. - 5:00-6:30 p.m.

Location: Fort Scott – 1331 Wool Court, S.F., CA  94129

The junior intermediate tennis class develops coordination, fitness, athletic intuition, proper grips and the fundamental movements of: ground strokes, approach shots, volleys, overheads and serves.  Each session builds confidence through success, with coaches utilizing creative games like: Simon Says, Coaches’ Office, Animal Break, Substitution Elimination, Around the World, King/Queen of the court and more!  Please register at the member services desk at 63 Funston Avenue starting two weeks prior to the first class.

  • Session 1 Dates: 2/19-4/3

  • Session 2 Dates: 4/8-5/22

  • Rain Make-ups:  5/27, 5/29, 5/30

  • Family Members        1 Day a Week $135 for 7-weeks       2 Days a Week $250
  • Program Members     1 Day a Week $175 for 7-weeks        2 Days a Week $300

 

USTA Jr. Team Tennis Advanced : (Ages 9-15) - Fridays. - 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Location: Fort Scott – 1331 Wool Court, S.F., CA  94129

Spring (USTA)

Each 2-hour practice session provides an all around workout that develops match play toughness.  Players play competitive singles and/or doubles practice matches, as well as games like: Coaches’ Office, Animal Break, Substitution Elimination, Around the World, and King or Queen of the court.  In addition to the 8 two-hour practice sessions, there will be a certain amount of official league tennis matches played against other clubs.  Please register at the member services desk at 63 Funston Avenue starting two weeks prior to the first class.  *Note: There are 3 junior league team seasons; spring, summer & fall.

 

  • Spring (USTA)          Dates: 2/22 – Matches & practice ongoing
  • Family Members        1 Day a Week $175 for 8-weeks  (matches held separately)
  • Program Members     1 Day a Week $200 for 8-weeks   (matches held separately)   

                                                       

Rain-outs: Make-ups due to rain are held the last week of the season on Tues., Wed. and/or Friday.  For rain-out information call 1-hour before class: (415) 447-9602

Drop-in

(minimum of 4 sessions - purchase at Main Post Membership Desk prior to class)

  • Facility Members - $12/hr
  • Program Members - $15/hr

Driving Directions.  Click HERE to view a printable version to the YMCA Tennis Courts.

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2008 Presidio YMCA

Youth Summer Tennis Clinics

 

 

 Days

Season

Dates

Time

Number of

Participants

  Ages

Level

Mon.-Fri.

Summer/Clinic

6/16-6/20

1pm-3pm

4 – 12 max

5-12

Beg. & Beg./Int.

Mon.-Fri.

Summer/Clinic

7/28-8/01

1pm-3pm

4 – 12 max

11-14

Beg. & Beg./Int.

Mon.-Fri.

Summer/Clinic

8/4-8/8

1pm-3pm

4 – 12 max

 5-12

Beg./Int. & Int.

Mon.-Fri.

Summer/Clinic

8/13-8/17

1pm-3pm

4 – 12 max

11-14

Beg./Int. & Int.

 

YMCA Facility Members:  $175.00

YMCA Program Member: $225.00

 

Beginning/Intermediate players have been exposed to the proper grips for ground strokes and volleys, but have not yet been able to maintain a consistent rally during lessons, games or recreational play. Players in this level may have experienced from 1-4 after school program sessions.  

 

Intermediate players have been able to maintain a consistent rally during lessons and group clinic games, but not during recreational play.  In addition, intermediate players have just begun to learn how to serve, return and hit overheads. 

 

Intermediate/Advanced players can maintain a consistent rally during lessons, group clinic games and have had some success during recreational play.  In addition, intermediate/advanced players are able to consistently serve, return and hit overheads during lessons, group clinics, recreational play, and may have experienced some competitive play.

 

Advanced players are able to hit all shots and are able to maintain a consistent rally during lessons, group clinics, and recreational play, as well as have experienced tournament competition.

 

Coaches: Richard Carson, Rob Eldredge & Richard Ess - USPTA certified.

To find out more about these small group specialty summer tennis clinics:

Richard Carson, Tennis Coordiantor
415/447-9602

rcarson@ymcasf.org

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Adult Tennis Clinics

Adult tennis programs are taught in a group environment.  Beginning Tennis focuses on the proper grips for groundstrokes and volleys.  The Beg/Int Tennis class continues to emphasize proper grips, as well as the fundamentals of additional strokes, like the approach shot, overhead and serve.  Intermediate Tennis introduces higher-level players to faster paced drills and games!  Each session builds confidence through success by keeping skill development simple.  Coaches also emphasize the importance of exercise and fun by utilizing creative games like: Coaches’ Office, Substitution Elimination, Around the World and King/Queen of the court.  Please register at the member services desk at 63 Funston Avenue starting two weeks prior to the first class.

 

Session 1                          Dates: 1/16-3/5 (8 Sessions)                                                      

Letterman Gym - 1152 Gorgas Avenue

  • Beginning Tennis:    Wednesdays: 7:15-8:15 p.m.
  • Beg/Int Tennis:        Wednesdays: 8:15-9:15 p.m.
  • Facility Member:   $110

  • Program Member:  $150

Session 2                          Dates: 3/19-5/7 (8 Sessions) 

Infantry Terrace - 328 Infantry Terrace St

  • Beginning Tennis:     Wednesdays: 7:00-8:00 p.m.
  • Beg/Int Tennis:         Wednesdays: 8:00-9:00 p.m.
  • Intermediate Tennis:  Tuesdays: 7:30-8:30 p.m.
  • Facility Member:   $110

  • Program Member:  $150

Silver Stars: Wednesdays from 10:30-12:00 Noon (4-classes – ongoing)                      

Location: Fort Scott - 1331 Wool Court, S.F.,  CA  94129)

  • Facility Members:  $75 - 4 weeks
  • Program Members:  $90 - 4 weeks

Drop-in

(minimum of 4 sessions - purchase at Main Post Membership Desk prior to class)

  • Facility Members - $12/hr
  • Program Members - $15/hr

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CARDIO TENNIS

2008 Winter/Spring Schedule:

  • Monday & Wednesday - 11:00AM-Noon - Letterman Gym (1152 Gorgas Ave.)
  • Tuesday & Thursday -     6:30-7:30PM - Infantry Terrace Courts

"Heart Pumping Fitness!"

This  Group Exercise  class is a fun and energetic activity for anyone new to fitness or an avid enthusiast?  This twice a week class developed by the Tennis Industry Association (TIA) is a great way to learn about tennis or practice your skills while participating in a great cardio-vascular workout.  Courtesy tennis racquets are available.

Instructor:  Rich Carson,  Presidio YMCA Tennis Coordinator

Driving Directions.  Click HERE to view a printable version to the YMCA Tennis Courts.

 

For more information contact:

Scott Anderson, Group Exercise Director
415/447-9608

sanderson@ymcasf.org

-or-

Richard Carson, Tennis Coordiantor
415/447-9602

rcarson@ymcasf.org


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Winter 2007/2008 Season

 

The YMCA of San Francisco offers a sprint and olympic distance triathlon training program for beginning and experienced triathletes through the Embarcadero, Presidio Community and Shih Yu-Lang Central Branches.

Each 12-week program offers coached group workouts, a complete training guide, structured swim and run workouts, group cycles, workshops, lectures, and discounts at local retailers.

Triathlon training is an excellent way to:

1) improve overall fitness

2) explore Bay Area roads

3) improve your skills in swimming, biking, and running and

4) meet cool people, all in a supportive environment!


Come and experience the energy of group training and reach a new goal! No previous triathlon experience necessary.

For more information contact:

San Francisco YMCA Triathlon Club

Shannon Boughn

415/615-1313

sbaughn@ymcasf.org

Presidio YMCA: 

Danielle Lucas,

Group Exercise Coordinator

415/447-9622

dlucas@ymcasf.org

 

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