NEWSLETTER 3 - AUGUST 2008
Welcome to the third issue of the SFPAL newsletter! This is a way for us to keep our participants and their families informed about the happenings in the SFPAL organization. Please check the headings on the left for the highlights of this issue. For more information on our programs listed in this newsletter please check our website - www.sfpal.org
Interested in playing football? Want to learn new cheer and dance techniques?
SFPAL Seahawks – Football and Cheer registration is still open!
If you're interested in signing up - it's not too late! Please go to Kimball field (corner of Geary and Steiner) September 3rd and 5th from 5:30 to 7:00PM to sign up.
Please remember to bring the following items with you:
-Copy of Birth Certificate
-Copy of Medical Card
-Copy of June Report Card
-Registration fee of $125 (Cash or Money Order only)
All other required paperwork will be given to you. If you have any questions call us at 415.401.4666.
It's that time to start registering your teams and players for basketball!!
For Coaches - below is some good info to get started (More detailed info can be found here):
What you'll need to do to register your team (For a more detailed version please visit www.sfpal.org/basketball.html). All STEPS MUST BE COMPLETED IN ORDER TO REGISTER YOUR TEAM:
1. Collect Waivers for each player on your team.
- You must have a minimum of 8 players on your roster.
2. Collect Coach Registration forms from all coaches.
- All adults listed on your roster must be fingerprinted!
3. Enter your participant and coach information into our online form.
4. Fill out a Team Ranking/Bye Request form for your team.
5. Bring your items to the SFPAL office:
- Walk-Ins: Aug 18th - Aug 29th. Mon-Thurs, 10am - 3pm & Fri 10am - Noon.
- Appointments: After August 29th (September 2nd through September 16th) registration will be taken by appointment ONLY! Please call (415) 401-4666 to make an appointment
Registration will end on: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at 3PM. After this time if space permits we may accept teams –again based on gym and division availability.
For Parents - below is some good info to get started:
If your child is planning on playing on a team again this upcoming season (Sept 2008), here are a few things you can do to help your coach:
- Notify your coach and let them know your child is interested in playing. Let him/her know that registration has started!
- Fill out a Waiver of Liability form for your child.
- Enter your child's information on our online system
COME OUT AND PLAY!
Join Shape Up SF and their partners for the exciting launch of Sunday Streets on August 31 and September 14! Sunday Streets brings 4.5 miles of open space to SF streets and creates a novel, fun play space for all. Sunday streets is anchored in two communities, Portsmouth Square in Chinatown and Joe Lee Gym/Bayview Opera House in the Bayview Hunters Point. Come out and skip, skate, run, bike, stroll and sample different kinds of physical activity along the way. There are organized activities like yoga, roller skating and skating lessons, biking and bike repair, dancing, stretching, guided walking tours, Tai Chi, Boot Camp classes and much more!
To see the map of activities, volunteer, or learn more go to:
www.SundayStreetsSF.com
Tell all your friends and family members about Sunday Streets, then Come Out and Play!
Boxing is still up and running! If you're interested, here are the details.
SFPAL is affiliated with USA Boxing - the national governing body recognized by the United States Olympic Committee. USA Boxing is responsible for the administration, development and promotion of Olympic-style boxing in the United States. Each SFPAL coach is USA Boxing certified and each player who signs up with SFPAL is also registered with USA Boxing.
Location: Bayview YMCA (1601 Lane St. 94124)
Ages: 11 to 17
Season: All year round. Monday, Wednesday & Thursday
Time: 4:30p.m. - 6:00p.m.
Fee: $60/Year
For more information or to sign up please call us (415) 401-4666 or Email Us.