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Tryouts for the 2011 Almaden Valley Youth Soccer League Season – UPDATED 2022

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logo: Almaden Valley Youth Soccer LeagueAlmaden Valley Youth Soccer League (AVYSL) will be hosting tryouts for its Competitive Soccer Program in December 2010 and January 2011.

The Competitive Program is for boys and girls in age groups U8 – U14 who want to be trained by professional coaches and play soccer at a higher, more competitive level.

For specific tryout dates, times, and locations, see the Competitive Program 2011 Tryout Schedule. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Free Clinics for Almaden Valley Girls Softball League Players – UPDATED 2022

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photo: girl batting in almaden valley girls softball leagueAlmaden Valley Girls Softball League (AVGSL) will be holding free preseason clinics designed to help players further develop their softball skills.

The clinics will be run by coaches and players from the Santa Clara University Broncos softball team. The clinics are available to players in all age groups.

The Players Pitching Clinic is at Bret Harte Middle School on Saturday, January 15, 2011. The Players All-Skills Clinic is at Bret Harte Middle School on Saturday, January 22, 2011. See Almaden Valley Girls Softball League for more information. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Register for the Almaden Valley Girls Softball League 2011 Season – UPDATED 2022

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logo: Almaden Valley Girls Softball Leagure (AVGSL)Almaden Valley Girls Softball League (AVGSL) registration is now open.

AVGSL offers a fun, positive environment for players to learn and expand their softball skills.

The league promotes a sense of belonging for everyone, and emphasizes teamwork and a sense of individual success.

AVGSL is affiliated with the San Jose Police Activities League (PAL) and Amateur Softball Association (ASA).

Registration will remain open until January 31, 2011. The price is $175 per player for all divisions. You can register online. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Visit AVGSL for more information about age requirements, divisions, volunteering, field locations, practice schedules, and more.

Register for the Almaden Little League 2011 Baseball Season – UPDATED 2022

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logo: almaden little league baseballIt’s almost time to register for the Almaden Little League 2011 baseball season! Almaden Little League is for players ages 4 through 18 years old, in T-Ball through Big League. A player’s age is determined as of April 30, 2011. More information about the league’s division levels. You can also sign-up to be a manager, coach, umpire, or volunteer.

Registration is at the Almaden Golf and Country Club on Monday, November 22, 2010 and Tuesday, November 23, 2010, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm each night. The price is $225 per player.

To qualify for Almaden Little League you must live in one of the following zip codes: 95120, 95141, or 95042. Download the official registration flier for further details. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Play Flag Football League in Almaden Valley – Fall 2010 Season – UPDATED 2022

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Logo: Play Flag FootballPlay Flag Football league offers 5-on-5 non-contact flag football designed for boys and girls between the ages of 4 and 15. Each team has eight to ten children.

The season consists of two practice weeks, one pre-season game, ten regular-season games, and an end of season playoff jamboree where teams play at least two additional games. All league play takes place on Sundays, and games last 45 minutes.

The price is $125 per player. Each player receives a team jersey, shorts, flags, mouthpiece, and league t-shirt. All players receive a participation trophy from the league at the end of the season.

Practice and games are held at Castillero Middle School in Almaden Valley. The Fall 2010 season begins October 10, 2010 and ends December 12, 2010. Register online by September 30, 2010. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Almaden Valley Youth Soccer League Project 40 Program – Register for Fall 2010 – UPDATED 2022

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Logo: Alamden Valley Youth Soccer LeagueAlmaden Valley Youth Soccer League (AVYSL) has brought back Project 40 Program. The program is designed to give AVYSL players the opportunity to further develop their soccer skills and understanding of the game.

The program has been developed and will be run by the UK International Training Staff. Players are grouped by age, and receive age-appropriate training followed by a scrimmage.

Volunteer coaches and parents of participating players are encouraged to assist the UK trainers during the sessions. Volunteers will be instructed by the UK staff so they can help train the players and bring what they learn back to team practices.

Project 40 Program is held at Simonds Elementary School on Sundays, September 12, 2010 – October 17, 2010. U7 – U9 players (born between August 1, 2001 and July 31, 2004) play from 3:30pm – 4:45pm (5pm – 6:15pm on September 12, 2010 to work around the photograph schedule). U10 – U12 players (born between August 1, 1998 and July 31, 2001) play from 5pm – 6:45pm. The Project 40 Program is $40 per player. You can register online. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

2nd Annual Leland High School Charger Invitational Golf Tournament – UPDATED 2022

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Charger Invitational Golf ImageThe Leland High School Booster Club is holding its 2nd Annual Charger Invitational Golf Tournament.

The tournament format is a four-person scramble with a shotgun start. The event features golf, tee prizes, lunch, on-course games and refreshments, raffle, silent auction, and awards dinner.

Register as a single, twosome, or foursome. The fee is $150 per person. Proceeds support the Leland Athletics program.

The event is at Santa Teresa Golf Club on Friday, September 24, 2010, beginning at 1pm. You can register online. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

Register for the Almaden Valley Youth Soccer 2010 Fall Recreational Soccer Program – UPDATED 2022

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Almaden Valley Soccer Player Matthew GoldsteinRegistration for the Almaden Valley Youth Soccer 2010 Fall Recreational (U6-U16) and Kicker’s Club (U5) programs is now open. [EVENT IS CLOSED]

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.)

Junior Tennis Classes and Summer Camp at Almaden Country Club – UPDATED 2022

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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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