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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       9:00am-3:00pm (depending on game time)       10wks       3-6GR
SESSION: Dec.10, 2011-Feb. 25, 2012
LOCATION: Pine Ridge Gym & Paradise Intermediate School Gym
FEE: $55.00 (includes team t-shirt)

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To register on-line go to Youth Sports at our on-line registration site.

TAE KWON DO

Students will learn the Chung Do Kwon style of Tae Kwon Do developing power, speed, focus, balance, and control through basics, forms, non-contact sparring, and other drills. Tae Kwon Do is a great overall workout developing strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular conditioning. The chief instructor is a 5th degree Black Belt in the USA Tae Kwon Do Masters Association. Uniforms are optional for white belts and can be purchased from the instructor for $25. Test fees are extra. For more information go to www.ridgetaekwondo.com.

CHIEF INSTRUCTOR:
Ed Van Hove, 5th Degree Black Belt
ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR: Steven Gray, 2nd Degree Black Belt
T/Th   6:00pm-7:30pm   6 wks   8yrs-Adult
SESSION I: January 10-February 21 (no class 2/14)
SESSION II: February 23-April 3
SESSION III: April 5-May 15
SESSION IV: May 17-June 26
LOCATION: Terry Ashe Recreation Center
FEE: $50.00-1x/wk, $90.00-2x/wk


GOLF LESSONS FOR JUNIORS

This class at Tuscan Ridge will teach the basic skills to youth golfers including grip, stance, ball position, and swing. The program will be instructed by Jay Berkowitz, Director of Instruction at Tuscan Ridge. Some clubs can be provided if needed.

INSTRUCTOR: Jay Berkowitz
Wed    4:00pm-5:00pm    8-16 years    4wks
SESSION I: March 21-April 11
SESSION II: April 18-May 9
LOCATION: Tuscan Ridge Golf Club
FEE: $50.00

Soccer Skills: Kids

This program will teach the skills and fundamentals of soccer in a fun filled environment. All skill levels are encouraged to come out and improve their game. Please see the following list of elementary schools for times and dates.
INSTRUCTOR: Recreation Staff

CEDARWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Tues     5wks     3:15pm-4:30pm     K-2GR
Thurs     5wks     2:30pm-3:45pm 3-5GR
SESSION: April 10-May 10
LOCATION: Cedarwood Elem. School Field
FEE: $38.00

PINE RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Mon     5wks     3:30pm-4:45pm     K-2GR
Wed     5wks     3:30pm-4:45pm     3-6GR
SESSION: April 9-May 9
LOCATION: Pine Ridge School Field
FEE: $38.00

PARADISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Tues     5wks     3:30pm-4:45pm     K-2GR
Thurs     5wks     3:30pm-4:45pm     3-5GR
SESSION: April 10-May 10
LOCATION: Paradise Elem. School Field
FEE: $38.00

PONDEROSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Mon     5wks     3:30pm-4:45pm     K-2GR
Wed     5wks     3:30pm-4:45pm     3-5GR
SESSION: April 9-May 9
LOCATION: Ponderosa Elem. School Field
FEE: $38.00

Track & Field Conditioning

This program will introduce and familiarize children to the sport of track and field.
We will practice the events that will be in the local Track Meet on Saturday, May 19 (see special events). The program will also include nutrition, stretching, physical fitness, and sportsmanship.

INSTRUCTOR: Recreation Staff
Tues    4:30pm-5:30pm    7-12yrs
SESSION: April 10-May 15
LOCATION: Paradise High School Track
FEE: $40.00

View Challenger Sports website for British Soccer Camps

View the websites below for other sports groups available in our community:

Paradise Piranhas Swim Team, Inc.

Paradise Little League

Paradise Junior Football League

BASKETBALL:
Little Hoopsters

This program will introduce boys and girls from 5 years old through 2nd grade to the sport of basketball. Emphasis will be on skill development, athletic awareness, and learning the
basic fundamentals of the game in a fun atmosphere. Small baskets and balls will be used to aid in learning.

INSTR: Jeff Dailey and staff
Wed 6:30pm-7:30pm
       5wks K-2GR
(must be at least 5yrs)
SESS: Feb 29 -March 28
LOC: Pine Ridge
         School Gym
FEE: $40.00

TENNIS LESSONS

Looking for a fun way to introduce your child or teenager to tennis or enable them to improve their skills? Come on out and
learn the fundamentals of the game from U.S.T.A. certified tennis instructor Josh Hamilton. Please bring a racquet and one can of tennis balls to the first class.

INSTR: Josh Hamilton
Beginning/Intermediate
Wed 5:30-7:00pm
  10-15yrs 6wks
SESS: April 11-May 16
LOC: PHS Lower
       Tennis Courts
FEE: $50.00