2015
FALL ACTIVITY GUIDE
Do Good...Together
Registration for Fall Classes Begins Monday, August 3
www.peninsulacommunitycenter.com
Do Good...Together ...Together Dear Center Community, One of our survey respondent’s said it best when asked what three things set the Center apart. The answer: “Community, Community, Community!” It’s true isn’t it? The Center community is a unique, caring, home away from home. Much good has been done both big and small because of our community. This Fall, we’ll be sharing more of the good things you may not always see, and the good you can be a part of with your family and workout community. We will also provide more opportunities for you, your family, and our community to Do Good...Together. Thanks for Being Part of the Center!
Anthony Mejia
Center Executive Director
“Community, Community, Community!”
FOR INFO ABOUT THE ACTIVITIES IN THIS GUIDE VISIT WWW.PENINSULACOMMUNITYCENTER.COM
Fall Calendar September 7 8 8 9 12 15 26
Labor Day: Treasure Island, 12-5pm, Holiday Fitness Schedule Jr. Tennis Fall Session 1 Begins Fall Jr. Fitness Classes Begin Ladies Flight Tennis Begins Free Weight Room Orientation, 10:45am Free Weight Room Orientation, 10:30am Bagel Saturday: 7am til the Food Runs Out!
October 1 1 3-4 5 16 17 24
Upward Basketball Registration Opens Tennis Club Championship Begins Tennis Breast Cancer Awareness Tourney Jr. Tennis Fall Session 2 Begins Tennis Doubles Social & Wilson Demo Night Beautiful Day Bagel Saturday: 7am til the Food Runs Out!
November 2 7 21 25 26 26 28 30
Jr. Tennis Fall Session 3 Begins Club Championship, Jrs., Mixed, Finals for Doubles & Singles Tennis Turkey Tournament No Evening Child Care Center CLOSED for Thanksgiving (except Triple Crown) Masters Triple Crown Swim - 1st leg Bagel Saturday: 7am til the Food Runs Out! Jr. Tennis Session Begins
December 12 19 24 25 26 31
Kennedy Christmas Masters Triple Crown Swim - 2nd leg Center closes at 2pm Center CLOSED for Christmas Child Care closed Center closes at 2pm (Child Care closed all day)
PCC Preschool
Looking for a great start for your child? PCC Preschool is a unique place where children engage in different activities each week to prepare them for kindergarten. Our top-rate staff is committed to meeting the individual needs of children and achieving our mission to develop the whole child including their character and social skills. Visit our website and set up a tour to see our spacious classrooms and expansive park-like playground. We invite you to see why families love being part of the PCC Preschool Community. “Even snack time was a time for learning to take turns, be polite and be a leader. It was learning for me, as a parent, as to how better to manage the energy of my enthusiastic little man.” - Jennifer, Preschool Mom “I love the Handwriting Without Tears curriculum. I have been impressed by my son’s progress as a result of it.” - Shannon, Pre-K mom
Preschool Pre-Kindergarten & Transitional Kindergarten www.peninsula ww eninsulacovena enantp tpresch eschool.com om A few spots are available for the 2015-2016 school year. Tours available.
Youth Tennis
Give your kids the opportunity to be active while learning a sport they can play for years. From the 3 year old in Pee Wee Tennis to the competitive tennis player, our programs will meet your child at their level. Our qualified and caring coaches make the game of tennis fun and help improve your child’s ability. SESSION DATES Session 1: Sept 8 - Oct 3 Session 2: Oct 5 - Oct 31 Session 3: Nov 2 - 28 *no practice on the 11th, 26th
Session 4: Nov 30 - Dec 17 (Session 4 is a 3-week sesson)
“We love playing tennis at the Center. The coaches are great and the games are exciting.” - Alex (10) and Ethan(8) Park
YOUTH TENNIS PROGRAMS
LEVEL Pee Wee
AGE 3-5
Mighty Mite 1 6-9 Mighty Mite 2 6-9 10-16 Hot Shot Future Star Star
ABILITY
TIME
DATE
Hand-eye coordination, fun games Little or no tennis experience
5:30-6:15pm Thurs Only
Advanced Beginners
4:25-5:15pm Tues/Thurs
3:30-4:20pm Tues/Thurs
Little or no tennis experience 3:30-4:30pm Mon/Wed to advanced beginner
Intermediate to advanced 4:30-5:30pm Mon/Wed Based on Ability beginner 5:30-7pm Mon/Wed Advanced player, plays High School high school tennis or tournaments
10% Off when you sign up for a Quarter (full week only)
PROGRAM COSTS Level
Session 1
Session 2
Session 3
Session 4
Quarterly
Pee Wee Member Non-member
$45 $49
$45 $49
$34 $37
$34 $37
$144 $156
Mighty Mite 1/2 Member Non-member
$91 $106
$91 $106
$80 $93
$69 $82
$300 $350
Hot Shot & Future Star Member Non-member
$82 $96
$93 $107
$82 $96
$82 $96
$326 $372
Star Member Non-member
$122 $149
$133 $160
$122 $149
$116 $130
$465 $550
*No drop-in classes unless pre-approved by coaching staff. *Refunds/credits given only if a notice to withdraw from class is submitted 7 days in advance of session start date. *On rainy days please call PCC by 1pm to find out if class is canceled.
Pre-Junior and Junior
Tournament Tennis Teams September 8 - December 17 Ages 8-18 year olds This team provides intensive training in a team atmosphere for highly motivated juniors looking to improve their level and compete in NorCal USTA junior tournaments. Players will also learn how to mentor and be mentored as they will help teammates of higher and lower levels to improve their game.
TRAINING Training includes stroke technique, proper footwork, fitness, mental toughness, video analysis of strokes, strategies, chalk talks and more. Match play is supervised by a coach. Students will practice independently as they would in a USTA tournament.
JUNIOR
PRE-JUNIOR
Mon/Wed 5:30 - 7 pm (practice) Tues/Thur 4 - 6 pm (fitness/practice) *no practice during club tournaments & holidays Saturday 12 - 2 pm (match play) Mon/Wed 4 - 5:30 pm (practice) Saturday 12 - 2 pm (match play)
TOURNAMENTS As a team we will enter an average of one USTA tournament a month. These tournaments are chosen as a goal for players. Center coaches will be at tournaments as their schedules allow to watch players compete, chart progress and identify areas of strength and potential improvement.
COST Tuition includes tennis and fitness training & coach’s tournament expenses (equipment not included).
September October November* December
Pre-Junior (8-11) $206 $288 $220 $180
Junior (11-18) $365 $520 $380 $315
Tournament Entry Fees: $40-55, Team Warm-ups and Shirts: $100 USTA Membership: $20 (approximate costs)
LEAD JUNIOR TENNIS COACHES Sid Newcomb, PCC Tennis Director
USPTA, ATP Tour Alumni Sid has been the Tennis Director at PCC since 1996. Before settling here, he spent six years working for the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy. For five years he was their European Academy Director. He traveled on the Professional Tour first as a player and later as a coach. Fluent in Spanish and French.
Robert Garcia, Lead Coach Juniors USPTA Robert is starting his second year as a tennis coach for PCC. He has been the lead coach for PCC U10 and U12 USTA Junior team, and for the Summer Camp Junior InterClub play. Robert brings a lot of energy and fun to PCC’s junior program.
2015 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE (Tentative Tournament Schedule) Tourney
Dates
ClubSport Pleasanton Junior All Weather Challenge
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Entries Open
10/24-25, 31, 11/1 500018714
9/17
Sylvano Tennis Academy, Santa Clara 11/22-23, 28-30 500029614 Thanksgiving Junior
9/22
Note: Although tournaments are listed for multiple weekends, it doesn’t necessarily mean that each player will play on all the days listed.
“My daughter has participated with the PCC Jr. Tennis team for six years. We are thrilled with the level of training she has received from her experienced, motivating, and personable coaches. Now, as a High School team player, she returns to the team every Winter and Spring to fine tune her skills and get tips to help her strategically, and to develop strength in both her physical and mental game. We are so happy for the coaching team in our community, and would recommend these coaches to anyone! ” - Anne Weave, mom of 15 year old Megan Weaver
WILSON PREFERRED PLAYERS LIST
Each team member will have the opportunity to purchase Wilson tennis products at drastically reduced prices (often 50% off retail). This includes racquets, shoes, strings, grips, etc. Note: This equipment is for player’s personal use only and cannot be extended to family members or friends.
Adult Tennis We offer a comprehensive and professionally run program that will enhance your ability and enjoyment of tennis. Whether you are looking to improve your skills, connect with other players, compete in tournaments, or stay fit with friends on the court, we have it all. Come join us. “Eighteen years ago I joined PCC because they offered tennis clinics AND childcare! I hadn’t lived here very long and didn’t have many friends in the area. The tennis community at PCC has become a mainstay in my life. The friendships I have made over the years are lifelong and I truly treasure the uniqueness of each and everyone that has been cultivated from this group!”
- Erin Stockford
JOIN US !
Interclubs Play Days Clinics Member Mixers Flight Tennis Club Championships USTA Adult Leagues Tounaments and Ladders Breast Cancer Awareness Tournament is back this year!
Don’t miss Club Championships and the Breast Cancer Awareness We make it easy for you to get Tournament on the court. Use our online (Oct 3 & 4) court reservations today.
pcc.onlinecourtreservations.com
Upward Basketball January - March Grades K - 4th grade Upward focuses on developing basketball skills and building character through Biblical principles in a fun, enriching and safe environment. On the court kids love our encouraging and fun coaches. On the sidelines, parents love the community, safe environment and fun memory building moments. Lisa Tyndall and the Upward team will be posting more information as the season approaches. Don’t wait to register, this popular league fills up fast.
League Structure Registration Opens October 1
Kindergarten Division - 1/2 hour practice and 1/2 hour game on Saturdays - No weekly practice 1st - 4th Grade Divisions - One practice/week - Game on Saturday
UPWARD SEASON
“I’ve coached many sports, and I have to say Upward Basketball has been, by far, the best sporting experience for my daughter and I. All the details from the coach training, to coaching playbooks, to halftime talks, great jerseys, and wonderful post season wrap up made it an incredible experience, and I am looking forward to coaching my other daughters in the league as well.” - Upward Coach and Dad January 3 1st week of practice 9 Kinder Kickoff 10 2nd week of practice 16 Game 1 23 Game 2 30 Game 3 February 6 Game 4 13 No Game 20 Game 5 27 Game 6 March 5 Game 7 12 Game 8 14 Award Celebration
Group p Exercise
We offer a comprehensive and challenging group exercise program that will motivate you to keep coming back. With over 55 classes, you won’t run out of exercise options. Our experienced and certified instructors are trained to give you a workout to reach your goals while in a fun, safe and encouraging atmosphere. Fitness Program Manager, Meredith Mclean, keeps the fitness schedule fresh and matches instructors to each class to give you variety, fun and help you achieve the results you desire.
FOR THE LATEST SCHEDULES GO TO
WWW.PENINSULACOMMUNITYCENTER.COM
NEW FALL SCHEDULE “There is such a dynamic energy and friendly vibe in a PCC group class, from the instructor to the members, that I find so motivating. I love how supportive and encouraging everyone is to one another so that I can walk into a class and know I’m amongst friends. Since I started taking the classes, I feel I’ve become stronger, more coordinated and more confident in my athletic abilities.” - Genie Kim
Lil’ Dancers
September 14 - November 16 Ages 3-8 year olds *no class on 10/5 Introduce your child to the world of dance with our amazing instructor, Kristen Wright. Your little ones will learn basic ballet and jazz, and Hip Hop steps according to age. They will also learn traditional ballet positions and technique while developing their sense of rhythm, posture, and balance. At the end of the session you and your family are invited to join us for a wonderful recital.
“This is a great introductory dance class. The children are engaged and have lots of fun. My daughter really enjoyed learning dance moves that she gladly teaches me at home. She always looks forward to learning more!” - Laura Tebbe
Class Ballet & Jazz Jazz & Hip Hop
Time
Age
Mon, 1:45 - 2:30pm 3-4 year olds Mon, 2:30 - 3:15pm 5-8 year olds
COST: $80 Members, $90 Non-Members, Drop-In $12
REGISTER ONLINE www.peninsulacommunitycenter.com
Go Girls
September 14 - November 18 Ages 8-17 year olds Debby Stimmler-Coupland introduces girls ages 8-17 to a variety of workouts and teaches the importance of a nutritious and healthy lifestyle. Trainer and coach, Debby, leads the classes and includes a combination of cardio, circuit training, agility, core, dance, stretching and always a healthy snack.
DATES: SEPT 14 - NOV 18
TIMES: Monday/Wednesday 3:30-4:30 pm, Bayview Room
COST: 1 Day a Week 2 Days a Week $120 Member $240 Member $140 Non-member $260 Non-member Drop-in: $15 *Must choose either Monday or Wednesday if signing up for 1 day a week.
“I like the snack and the warm ups when we do push-ups and sit-ups� - Anja Linkwitz, age 11
REGISTER ONLINE
www.peninsulacommunitycenter.com
PCC Masters The PCC Master’s program is designed to accomodate adult swimmers of ALL ages and abilities. For the fitness swimmer, we design a challenging workout, introduce you to the pace clock, interval training, help you learn and refine different strokes and use training equipment in the pool. For the competitive swimmer, we offer a challenge while you meet other accomplished swimmers. There are numerous opportunities to swim in meets and open water swims. Coach Mike Lynch and our PCC Masters swimmers welcome you into a challenging workout and great community...Staying Fit, Having Fun and Getting Wet!
“The pool, the people and the workouts are fantastic. Coach Mike is exceptional and has a unique ability to motivate everyone while keeping it fun.” - Liz Weibell
MORNING DAILY TRIPLE CROWN Choose from 3 levels Bronze, Silver or Gold 1st leg: November 26 2nd leg: December 12 3rd leg: January 1
Mon-Fri Tues &Thurs Saturdays
6:00 - 7:00 am 9:30 - 10:30 am 6:00 - 7:15 am 7:15 - 8:30 am 8:30 - 9:45 am
NOON DAILY Mon-Fri
12:00 - 1:00 pm
EVENING Mon & Wed
6:45 - 8:00 pm
PCCA Swim Team September - November Ages 5-22 year olds PCCA Dolphins Aquatics is a competitive USS swim club based in Redwood City. The 200+ member swim team consists of swimmers from 5-22 years of age. A variety of groups allow for skill levels ranging from non-competitive beginners to dedicated, advanced swimmers. PCCA Director, Dave Knochenhauer, has extensive experience and excellent coaching staff. Jump in the pool with us. COLOR GROUPS SELECT GROUPS (Green, Red, Blue, Ruby) (Bronze, Silver, Gold) Dates Dates August 26 - November 20 Begins August 24 Location Location The Center Bronze at the Center, Practice Dates/Times Silver and Gold at Sequoia High See Info Pack on Website Practice Dates/Times Cost See Info Pack on Website Green Group $300 Cost Red Group $300 Bronze Group: $290 Blue Group $300 Silver Group: $325 New Swimmer Ruby Group $325 Gold Group: $340 Evaluations
Can’t make a New Swimmer Evaluation? No problem. Email pccaquatics@wearepcc.com for alternate option.
Saturday, August 15 10:30 am Monday, August 24 5:30 pm Required for team placement
“Our three kids all swim year-round with PCCA. We love the program. Their technique, strength and endurance have improved. The coaches are energetic, knowledgeable and adored by my kids. In addition to building their water skills, our kids have learned about teamwork, discipline and made some great friends.” - Kelly Rankin, mom of Caroline, Lucy & Carter
Do Good...Together
Beautiful Day Join us this October for Beautiful Day, a chance for our community to give back to our City by supporting schools in Redwood City. This year’s projects will be at Roosevelt Elementary and Kennedy Middle School. Last year tennis brought a group of their young players to work on a project together. We challenge you to do the same whether it’s your spin class, masters community or friends you hang out with on the deck. And, because most of us don’t want to miss a day of being fit why not build that in by a run, swim or bike before or after the event? WHAT?
WHO?
Serve Local Elementary Schools Cleaning, classroom upgrades, landscaping (we are partnering with principal and teachers and principal to meet specific needs)
You and your friends and workout community! This is the perfect way for your family to serve with another family and have fun!
WHEN?
Invite family and friends (anyone is welcome). Sign up online to be on same team. Details coming in September...
October 17 (sign up for 4-hour slots)
HOW?
Kennedy Christmas Project In 2005 some middle school students began delivering gifts to Kennedy families in need. This small act of generosity has grown into a partnership between PCC and the Kennedy Family Center. PCC brings a Christmas “store” to pre-identified families to “shop” for clothes and items they’ve indicated as needs. Volunteers purchase these items in advance, label them for the families and bring them to the store. When families come, they pick up their items and wrap the gifts together with our PCC community. Child care is provided for children with games so parents can “shop”. After families wrap gifts, and share refreshments they load up their car with help from volunteers. This is a unique opportunity to give love, share and connect with real people in a tough spot.
December 12 Watch for more details to come
“My entire family has volunteered with Kennedy Christmas and we look forward to helping each year. We enjoy meeting people from our community and from PCC, and it’s a great way to give back. Kennedy Christmas helps frame the Christms season as something more than just a time to think about ourselves and our immediate families, and gives us an opportunity to show love to Redwood City families.” -Jenn Wong, Center member, mom of three young boys.
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