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YOUTH SPORTS SCHOLARSHIPS:
Scholarships are available to qualifying youth for most PRPD youth sports programs.
For more information call 872-6393.

BASKETBALL: Elementary

Join our beginning level recreational basketball program teaching boys and girls the basic fundamentals and skills of basketball. The program will include clinics, practices, and league games. Separate leagues will be formed for boys and girls at each grade level. Preliminary schedules will be given out at registration. Volunteer coaches needed. INSTRUCTOR: Recreation Staff
Sat  8:00am-2:00pm (depending on game time)    10wks                3-6GR
SESSION:  Dec.13, 2008-Feb. 28, 2009
LOCATION:  Pine Ridge Gym &
  Paradise Intermediate School Gyms
FEE:  $50.00 (includes team t-shirt)

BASKETBALL SKILLS CLINICS

Get your game ready for this season by participating in these boys and girls basketball skills clinics that will be instructed by Paradise High School Varsity Basketball Coach Jack Danielson and staff. Both clinics are open to boys and girls in grades 4th through 8th. October 18th will feature fundamental shooting skills, and October 25 will concentrate on dribbling and passing skills. Paradise High School players will be on hand to help with instruction. INSTRUCTOR:   Coach Danielson
SESSION:   Oct. 18, and 25             Sat.   9:00-11:00am
LOCATION:   Paradise High School Gym
FEE:   $10.00 per day

Basketball: Little Hoopsters

This program will introduce boys and girls from 5 years old to 2nd grade to the sport of basketball. Emphasis will be on skill development and learning the basic fundamentals of the game in a fun atmosphere. Small sized baskets and balls will be used to aid in learning.
INSTRUCTOR:   Recreation Staff
Wed        6:30-7:30pm             6wks   K-2GR (must be at least 5 yrs)
SESSION:  Oct. 8-Nov. 12
LOCATION:  Pine Ridge School Gym
FEE:  $38.0

Flag Football: Elementary

Seven-person flag football with limited contact and special rules to direct the focus on learning the fundamentals of the game. Teams practice once a week at their schools and compete in weekly games. Parents interested in coaching should contact the recreation office at 872-6393.

Paradise Elementary School Practice                 Ponderosa Elementary School Practice
Mon       3:45-5:00pm        4-6GR                     Tues       3:45-5:00pm        4-6GR
SESSION:  Sept. 8-Oct. 27                                 SESSION:  Sept. 9-Oct. 28
LOCATION:  Paradise Elem. Field                      LOCATION:  Ponderosa Elem. Field
FEE:  $50.00 (includes team t-shirt)                 FEE: $50.00 (includes team t-shirt)

Pines Elementary School Practice                  Children’s Comm. Charter School Practice
Wed       3:45-5:00pm        4-6GR                Mon        3:45-5:00pm           4-6GR
SESSION:  Sept. 10-Oct. 29                           SESSION:  Sept. 8-Oct. 27 
LOCATION:  Pines Elem. Field                        LOCATION: Comm. Charter School Field
FEE:  $50.00 (includes team t-shirt)             FEE:  $50.00 (includes team t-shirt) 

                                                 Flag Game Day
                                                 Thursday,   3:30-6:00pm
                                                 SESSION:  Sept. 25-Oct. 30
                                                 LOCATION:   Moore Road Ball Parks
                                                 FEE:   Included

TURKEY BOWL FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT: Elementary

End the elementary flag football season by joining in for one last competition between the teams. All teams will play in this Saturday tournament.
Sat      9:00am-1:00pm       1 time        4-6GR
SESSION:  November 1
LOCATION:  Moore Road Ball Park
FEE:  Included

FLAG FOOTBALL : Junior High

In this new flag football program for grades 7th and 8th graders we will form teams at Paradise Intermediate and Pine Ridge Schools. Children from other schools are welcome to play as we can have more than one team per school. Seven people play on each side with special rules to keep the games fast paced and safe. 

Paradise Intermediate School Practice
Tues     3:45-5:00pm             7-8GR
SESSION:   Sept. 16-Oct. 28
LOCATION:  Intermediate School Field
FEE:   $45.00 (includes team t-shirt)

Pine Ridge School Practice
Mon        3:45-5:00pm
SESSION:   Sept. 15-Oct. 27
LOCATION:   Pine Ridge upper field
FEE:  $45.00

                Junior High Flag Game Day
                Wednesdays,   3:30-6:00pm
                SESSION:  Oct. 1-29
                LOCATION:  Moore Road Ball Parks
                FEE:   Included

JUNIOR TIGERS
TAE KWON DO

In a fun atmosphere, children will learn introductory martial arts skills while developing self-confidence, socialization skills, agility, physical and mental conditioning.  Stranger danger and bully awareness will be discussed.  Students will earn stripes toward Yellow Belt.  The instructor is a 4th Degree Black Belt in the World Tae Kwon Do Association.  For more information go to www.ridgetaekwondo.com.
INSTRUCTOR: Ed Van Hove

M/TH    5:30-6:15pm    
               5-10yrs
SESS I: Aug. 18-Oct. 23 (no class 9/1)
SESS II: Oct. 27-Jan. 15 (no class 11/27, 12/25, 12/29 & 1/1)

FEE: $30.00-1x/wk,              $55.00-2x/wk

TAE KWON DO

For ages 10 and above see Adult Fitness Classes

JUNIOR WRESTLING

Wrestling is a safe, fun sport that highly emphasizes strength, skill, and conditioning. Individuals will compete against others their own size in a controlled supervised setting. Program goal is to teach discipline, skills, and training necessary to develop a competitive wrestler. Tournaments are held on Saturdays.
COACHES:  Mike Rogers and Staff
T/W/TH/F   6-8pm    15wks       3-8GR
SESS:  Dec. 2, 2008-
Mar. 7, 2009
LOCATION:  Paradise Intermediate School Multi-Purpose Room
FEE:  $125.00 (or five $25 sponsors)

ELKS HOOP SHOOT

This national basketball free throw shooting contest is for boys and girls of ages 8 to 13 years. Free food and drinks will be provided. Winners can continue to the District finals in Redding.
Saturday    8-13yrs
       8:30am – ages 8-9              9:45am – ages 10-11
      11:00am – ages 12-13
   Ages as of April 1, 2009
SESSION:   Dec. 13, 2008
LOCATION:   Pine Ridge                      School Gym
FEE:   FREE - Sponsored by the Elks Lodge

ELKS SOCCER SHOOT

This annual soccer goal-shooting contest is open to all boys and girls of ages 13 years or younger. Points are awarded for scoring on different sized goals, and awards will be handed out. Winners of each age category can continue to District Finals in Redding.
Sunday         1 time 
     
 14 yrs and under
      9:00am – under 8
    10:00am – ages 8-9
   11:00am – ages 10-11
   12:00pm – ages 12-13
SESS:  Sept. 14, 2008
LOCATION:  Paradise Elementary School Field
FEE:  FREE - Sponsored by the Elks Lodge