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Curling Club to offer class Sept. 21 and 28
Curling Club to offer class Sept. 21 and 28
Curious about curling? You’ve seen it during the Winter Olympics. Yes, the sport that a player slides 42-pound granite stones on a sheet of ice while teammates sweep the ice in front of the stone to help maneuver towards the target. Some people called it a hybrid of bowling and chess on ice. This is your chance to try.
The Wine Country Curling Club of Northern California is offering Learn-to-Curl clinics for first time curlers on consecutive Fridays, Sept. 21 and 28, from 8 to 10 p.m. at Vacaville Ice Sports Center. Curling instructions will cover fundamentals of delivery, sweeping, rules of the game and safety on ice. The clinic will be run by USCA certified instructors, and will include a short video followed by ice instructions and shortened game.
The Wine Country Curling Club of Northern California is offering Learn-to-Curl clinics for first time curlers on consecutive Fridays, Sept. 21 and 28, from 8 to 10 p.m. at Vacaville Ice Sports Center. Curling instructions will cover fundamentals of delivery, sweeping, rules of the game and safety on ice. The clinic will be run by USCA certified instructors, and will include a short video followed by ice instructions and shortened game.
The clinics cost $10 for introduction to curling and $15 for learn to curl. No reservation is required. Interested individuals should bring warm, loose-fitting clothes and clean sneakers or rubber-soled shoes. All equipment will be provided.
Vacaville Ice Sports features five permanently painted curling rinks and recently hosted a curling tournament, The Crush Bonspiel, featuring teams from the U.S. and Canada, including the U.S. National Men’s Team. The rink is located at 551 Davis St., Vacaville. For more information, call 374-3920, e-mail winecountrycurling@gmail.com, or visit winecountrycurling.org, usacurl.org, or vacavilleicesports.com.
Vacaville Ice Sports features five permanently painted curling rinks and recently hosted a curling tournament, The Crush Bonspiel, featuring teams from the U.S. and Canada, including the U.S. National Men’s Team. The rink is located at 551 Davis St., Vacaville. For more information, call 374-3920, e-mail winecountrycurling@gmail.com, or visit winecountrycurling.org, usacurl.org, or vacavilleicesports.com.
Justin-Siena needs JV softball coach
Justin-Siena High School is looking for a junior varsity coach for its softball program. Candidates should be experienced and knowledgeable in the sport, either as player or coach. This paid position begins in February and ends in mid-May. The JV coach will organize practices and work with student-athletes on developing the proper fundamentals. They also will work closely in coordination with the varsity program and head coach Trisha Wall. This is currently a walk-on position with the possibility of teaching full-time in the future depending on the candidate’s teaching background.
Interested applicants must send a resume and a cover letter to athletic director Derek McIntyre by fax at 255-1334 or by e-mail at mcintyred@justin-siena.org.
NVC volleyball hosts clinic today, Friday
Athletes ages 8-14 are invited to join Napa Valley College volleyball coach Kelly Van Winden and her team on Sept. 19 and Sept. 21 for a volleyball clinic.
The clinic is $20 per session or $40 for both and runs from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and is held at Napa Valley College’s gymnasium. Those who sign up for both classes will receive a free T-shirt.
All registration and fees will be processed at the door. Proceeds support the Storm’s volleyball team. For more information, call Van Winden at 259-8072.
Youth track and field deadline Thursday
The City of Napa’s Community Resources Department is offering a mini-stars track and field program for youths ages 3-6. The four-week season begins Saturday at the Redwood Middle School track.
The mini-track stars program is built on the same solid foundation of fun and instruction that has led to the success of other youth leagues and programs. Each week players will be taught new events such as the 10-yard dash, the 40-foot relay, the short jump, the softball toss and the Frisbee throw.
The deadline to register is Thursday. All players will be assigned to a team on the first day at the track. Youths ages 3-4 go from 9 to 9:50 a.m. and those ages 5-6 go from 10 to 10:50 a.m. The program runs through Oct. 13.
The fee is $40 and includes a team T-shirt. Register at the Napa Community Resources Department, 1100 West St., or online at www.naparec.com.
For more information, call Kelly Abernathy at 257-9529.
Sand Trap Scramble deadline Thursday
The Sand Trap Scramble Charity Golf Tournament, a fundraiser benefiting local parents with at-risk teens, is Sept. 30 at 1 p.m. at the Vintner’s Golf Club in Yountville.
The deadline to register is Thursday.
The tournament has a shotgun start and is a scramble format. It features contests with prizes. Sponsorships are needed.
The cost is $125 per player or $500 for a foursome, and includes greens fees, cart fee, custom scorecards, professional scoring, bag drop service, post-golf dinner and awards, and prizes.
There are contests for closest-to-the-pin, longest drive and putting.
Registration and sponsorship information is available at www.intervene4ateen.com, or by contacting Jean Pihl at 255-0490 or jenapapihl2@aol.com.
NHS cheer and dance youth clinic Friday
The Napa High School spiritleaders, the nine-time national dance champions, will be putting on a cheer and dance youth clinic on Friday. Registration is from 3 to 3:30 p.m. Friday in the NHS F-1 Dance Studio. Walk-ins on the day of the event are welcome. For more details, e-mail Hollie Schmidt at hschmidt@nvusd.k12.ca.us or call the NHS Dance Department at 253-3570.
Trinity Prep’s Harvest Fest set Saturday
Trinity Grammar & Prep presents its 11th annual Harvest Fest at St. Supery Winery in Rutherford from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday.
This year there is an Hawaiian theme for the Fest with live Hawaiian music. Gourmet food, desserts, wines and champagne will be served. There are silent and live auctions that offer a variety of items, with many rare premium wines.
Celebrity sports items include a signed Barry Bonds bat and Willie Mays baseball, and a Joe Montana signed deluxe football package that includes a signed NFL football, signed 49ers helmet, and signed Montana plaque.
Tickets are $75 in advance, or $85 at the door. For ticket information, call 258-9030.
Hanna Boys Center’s 15th annual Golf & Tennis Classic Sept. 21
Hanna Boys Center’s annual fundraiser, the 15th annual Golf & Tennis Classic, will offer a day of sport, auctions and fun in support of the residential treatment and education center for at-risk boys. The affair will be held at Silverado Resort on Sept. 21.
The event will include two flights of golf, a two-division tennis tournament, participant gifts, social hour, silent auction and dinner. The annual event is the center’s major fundraiser.
The golf classic features two flights — both played on Silverado’s North Course. The morning flight will begin at 7:30 a.m. and the afternoon flight will start at 12:30 p.m.
The cost for the golf classic is $225 per person, a portion of which is tax-deductible. Registration fees include 18 holes of golf with cart, participant gifts, continental breakfast, lunch, and foursome photo hosted cocktail hour and dinner.
The tennis classic, a round robin doubles tournament, will include Division “A” (4.0–4.5+) and Division “B” (3.0-3.5) play. Both divisions start at 9 a.m.
The cost is $150 per player, a portion of which is tax-deductible, and includes court fees, participant gifts, lunch, a commemorative photo, hosted cocktail hour and dinner.
For people not playing, attending the tournament festivities is a way to support Hanna and meet some of the boys benefiting from its program.
The day is open to all and will include hosted cocktail hour, dinner and silent auction, featuring travel and entertainment packages. Hanna students will take center stage and share how Hanna has helped turn their lives around.
The cost to attend the cocktail hour and dinner is $50 (otherwise included in golf and tennis registration fees).
Space is limited for both the golf and tennis tournaments. Individuals and businesses can also support the fundraiser by making a cash or prize donation, event sponsorship, or by offering their time as an event volunteer.
Register online at www.hannacenter.org.
Since 1949, Hanna Boys Center has made a commitment to help at-risk, motivated boys turn their hurt into hope. Boys ages 12-18, who are experiencing problems at home, in school, or with their peers are given the opportunity to receive counseling, an individualized school program, and spiritual guidance in Hanna’s caring environment.
Hanna accepts youngsters regardless of ethnic background or religious beliefs and has never turned a boy away due to the family’s inability to help financially with his care.
The center’s nonprofit residential treatment program is funded by individuals, companies and foundations and does not solicit financial support from the government or church in support of its mission.
To register, donate or volunteer, visit www.hannacenter.org./Register
City of Napa’s Pepsi Punt, Pass, & Kick competition Sept. 26
The City of Napa will offer a Pepsi Punt, Pass, & Kick competition Sept. 26, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Napa Memorial Stadium.
This free program has been created to provide a lively and engaging forum for boys and girls, ages 8 to 15 years, to compete against their peers in punting, passing and kicking skills. There is on-site registration only.
All participants must complete an entry form the day of the event and have valid proof of age. Photocopies of birth certificates or passports will be accepted. Age is determined as of Dec. 31, 2007.
The average time needed to compete is 15 minutes. Winners from each local competition will move on to compete at a sectional event.
For more information, contact Kelly Abernathy, recreation coordinator for the City of Napa, at 257-9206 or 257-9529./Register
Second annual ‘707 Finest’ basketball showcase Sept. 29-30, Oct. 6-7
The instructional/exposure showcase will come to Sonoma State University on Sept. 29-30 for the boys division and then to Solano Community College on Oct. 6-7 for the girls.
It is an invitation-only event with the 100 top players representing Solano, Sonoma, Napa, Humbold-Del Norte, Lake and Mendocino counties.
The two-day event will include advanced skill clinics in the morning, followed by team scrimmages after lunch.
The skill clinics will be run by former college coaches, local high school coaches as well as top trainers from the Bay Area. It will be endorsed by recruiting analysts from www.norcalpreps.com, as well as top West Coast evaluator Gerry Freitas.
To check out who’s been invited, go to www.1percentclub.org or call Jeremy Russotti at 849-1212. Admission is free./Register
31st annual ‘Glide Floss Bridge to Bridge Run’ Sept. 30 in San Francisco
The 31st annual “Glide Floss Bridge to Bridge Run” will be held on Sept. 30 and is expected to draw 10,000 participants to one of the most scenic running and walking events in America, as well as one of the oldest events of its kind in California.
Proceeds benefit Special Olympics Northern California. The event is presented by Crest Glide Floss and is produced by 107.7 The Bone, KFOG and KNBR 680/1050.
The “Glide Floss Bridge to Bridge Run,” a sanctioned 12K race and 7K fun run/walk, starts at 8 a.m. at the Ferry Building in the shadow of the San Francisco Bay Bridge, proceeds along San Francisco’s Embarcadero, and passes through Fisherman’s Wharf, Aquatic Park, Fort Mason and The Presidio.
12K runners continue along the Crissy Field Wetlands and the Golden Gate Promenade to the southern anchorage of the Golden Gate Bridge, before returning to the Presidio Parade Grounds for post-run activities.
Local bands are scheduled to perform along the course, and a free concert by U2 tribute band Zoo Station follows the race at the Presidio Parade Grounds.
All registered participants will receive an event T-shirt, free food and drinks at the finish, entrance to the morning concert with Zoo Station, the Health and Fitness Expo, the Kids Zone featuring a children’s stage, and the Sports Pavilion. Free shuttles will take participants back to the start area.
Registration fees are as follows: adults (16 and over), $40 through Sept. 14 and $45 on Sept. 15 through race morning; under 16, $25 at all times; baby joggers are allowed in 7K fun run/walk only.
Children in baby joggers are free.
Race entry forms and registration information are available online at www.bridgetobridge.com.
For more information, call (415) 995-6899./Register
The Ride to Defeat ALS Bicycle Tour set for Sept. 30
More than 800 bicyclists from across California will participate in the annual Ride to Defeat ALS put on by the ALS Association’s Greater Bay Area Chapter on Sept. 30 at the Veterans Home of California in Yountville. The ride winds along country roads and to Calistoga as well as Lake Berryessa. Ride options include distances of 10, 25, 62, and an advanced 65-mile climb. All rides will end at the Veterans Home, where cyclists will be served a barbecue lunch.
On the day of the ride, registration will open at 7 a.m. at the Vets Home. There will be staggered start times for the four rides, beginning at 8 a.m. Participants will receive free Ride To Defeat ALS bike socks in their goodie bag. The ride is fully-supported, with maps, rest stops and showers available at the end.
The Ride to Defeat ALS benefits the ALS Association Greater Bay Area Chapter. Proceeds from the event will directly fund the critical programs and services the chapter provides for ALS patients and families, including the ALS Treatment and Research Centers and Satellite Clinics, Regional Care Managers, the augmentative communication equipment loan program, monthly support groups for patients, family members and caregivers as well as respite grants for caregivers and children.
Sponsors of The Ride to Defeat ALS include KVON, KVYN, Intercall, Microsoft, The Guzzardo Partnership, Crescent Healthcare, and Allied Barton.
Registration costs $85. For registration forms and more information, visit www.RideToDefeatALS.com or call (415) 904-2572./Register
North Bay BMX race Oct. 13
North Bay BMX, located at Kennedy Park in Napa, will hold a double points race Oct. 13 in celebration of its one-year anniversary. Sign-ups are from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and racing begins at noon.
The cost for a class entry is $20 and $10 for an open entry. Trophies will be awarded. There will be a 50/50 raffle and prizes.
For more information, call the track hotline at 256-0269 or visit www.NorthBayBMX.com./Register
Basketball coaches clinic Oct. 14 at Justin-Siena
A clinic for basketball coaches of all ages and skill levels will be held at Justin-Siena High School Oct. 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Dan Clark Gym.
The cost is $50 and includes a T-shirt, handouts, refreshments and lunch.
Registration is at 8:45 a.m. Clinic speakers include:
• Phil Galvin, basketball Director of Olympic Club and SuperSkills basketball camps, the former freshman men’s basketball coach at Sacred Heart Cathedral, and a former assistant men’s basketball coach at University of San Francisco. Galvin played for coach Jim Phelan at Mount St. Mary’s College in Maryland.
• Scott Davis, the head women’s basketball coach at Cal Poly Pomona, the director and founder of Strictly Hoops Basketball Club, the former head women’s coach at Dominican College, a former assistant women’s basketball coach at Saint Mary’s College in Moraga, a former assistant women’s basketball coach at Sacramento State University, and a former assistant women’s basketball coach at Sonoma State University.
• Aaron Muhic, the head men’s basketball coach at William Jessup University in Rocklin, a former head men’s basketball coach at Warner Pacific College in Portland, Ore., a former head men’s basketball coach at Glen Oaks College in Michigan, and a former assistant men’s basketball coach at Lane Community College in Eugene, Ore., and Pierce College in Tacoma, Wash.
• Sandy Simpson, the head women’s basketball coach at UC Davis, the Northern California Athletic Conference Coach of the Year (1997-98), California Collegiate Athletic Association Coach of the Year (1998-99).
Simpson has 20 years of coaching experience at UC Davis, is a former assistant women’s coach at University of Washington, Washington State, and George Washington University, and is a former head basketball coach for a professional team in Germany.
The schedule of topics covers offensive fundamentals, half-court offense, defensive fundamentals and defensive schemes.
Players will demonstrate drills and techniques. The deadline to reserve a spot is Oct. 10, but walk-ups are welcome.
Questions can be directed to Mike Boles at 567-3329.
Checks are to be made payable to Justin-Siena Athletics, and mailed to: Justin-Siena High School, Attention: Mike Boles, 4026 Maher St., Napa, CA., 94558./Register
Napa Youth Soccer League’s free soccer swap
The Napa Youth Soccer League is conducting a free soccer swap at Ben & Jerry’s, located at 1299 Napa Town Center, daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Soccer cleats, shin guards and uniforms are available. Organizers will also accept equipment that is donated./Register
Junior golf sessions at Vintner’s Golf Club on Saturdays
The Vintner’s Golf Club in Yountville is offering junior golf sessions every Saturday. Sessions, open to all ages and all skill levels, run from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m.
The cost is $25 per player per session.
Sessions will cover golf instruction for all skill levels, golf etiquette, general golf rules, daily contests and skills challenges.
Advance reservations are required, and players need to check in 10 minutes prior to a lesson at the driving range.
To sign up, or for more information, contact Jeff Dennis at 738-8276./Register
Justin-Siena High School is looking for a junior varsity coach for its softball program. Candidates should be experienced and knowledgeable in the sport, either as player or coach. This paid position begins in February and ends in mid-May. The JV coach will organize practices and work with student-athletes on developing the proper fundamentals. They also will work closely in coordination with the varsity program and head coach Trisha Wall. This is currently a walk-on position with the possibility of teaching full-time in the future depending on the candidate’s teaching background.
Interested applicants must send a resume and a cover letter to athletic director Derek McIntyre by fax at 255-1334 or by e-mail at mcintyred@justin-siena.org.
NVC volleyball hosts clinic today, Friday
Athletes ages 8-14 are invited to join Napa Valley College volleyball coach Kelly Van Winden and her team on Sept. 19 and Sept. 21 for a volleyball clinic.
The clinic is $20 per session or $40 for both and runs from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and is held at Napa Valley College’s gymnasium. Those who sign up for both classes will receive a free T-shirt.
All registration and fees will be processed at the door. Proceeds support the Storm’s volleyball team. For more information, call Van Winden at 259-8072.
Youth track and field deadline Thursday
The City of Napa’s Community Resources Department is offering a mini-stars track and field program for youths ages 3-6. The four-week season begins Saturday at the Redwood Middle School track.
The mini-track stars program is built on the same solid foundation of fun and instruction that has led to the success of other youth leagues and programs. Each week players will be taught new events such as the 10-yard dash, the 40-foot relay, the short jump, the softball toss and the Frisbee throw.
The deadline to register is Thursday. All players will be assigned to a team on the first day at the track. Youths ages 3-4 go from 9 to 9:50 a.m. and those ages 5-6 go from 10 to 10:50 a.m. The program runs through Oct. 13.
The fee is $40 and includes a team T-shirt. Register at the Napa Community Resources Department, 1100 West St., or online at www.naparec.com.
For more information, call Kelly Abernathy at 257-9529.
Sand Trap Scramble deadline Thursday
The Sand Trap Scramble Charity Golf Tournament, a fundraiser benefiting local parents with at-risk teens, is Sept. 30 at 1 p.m. at the Vintner’s Golf Club in Yountville.
The deadline to register is Thursday.
The tournament has a shotgun start and is a scramble format. It features contests with prizes. Sponsorships are needed.
The cost is $125 per player or $500 for a foursome, and includes greens fees, cart fee, custom scorecards, professional scoring, bag drop service, post-golf dinner and awards, and prizes.
There are contests for closest-to-the-pin, longest drive and putting.
Registration and sponsorship information is available at www.intervene4ateen.com, or by contacting Jean Pihl at 255-0490 or jenapapihl2@aol.com.
NHS cheer and dance youth clinic Friday
The Napa High School spiritleaders, the nine-time national dance champions, will be putting on a cheer and dance youth clinic on Friday. Registration is from 3 to 3:30 p.m. Friday in the NHS F-1 Dance Studio. Walk-ins on the day of the event are welcome. For more details, e-mail Hollie Schmidt at hschmidt@nvusd.k12.ca.us or call the NHS Dance Department at 253-3570.
Trinity Prep’s Harvest Fest set Saturday
Trinity Grammar & Prep presents its 11th annual Harvest Fest at St. Supery Winery in Rutherford from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday.
This year there is an Hawaiian theme for the Fest with live Hawaiian music. Gourmet food, desserts, wines and champagne will be served. There are silent and live auctions that offer a variety of items, with many rare premium wines.
Celebrity sports items include a signed Barry Bonds bat and Willie Mays baseball, and a Joe Montana signed deluxe football package that includes a signed NFL football, signed 49ers helmet, and signed Montana plaque.
Tickets are $75 in advance, or $85 at the door. For ticket information, call 258-9030.
Hanna Boys Center’s 15th annual Golf & Tennis Classic Sept. 21
Hanna Boys Center’s annual fundraiser, the 15th annual Golf & Tennis Classic, will offer a day of sport, auctions and fun in support of the residential treatment and education center for at-risk boys. The affair will be held at Silverado Resort on Sept. 21.
The event will include two flights of golf, a two-division tennis tournament, participant gifts, social hour, silent auction and dinner. The annual event is the center’s major fundraiser.
The golf classic features two flights — both played on Silverado’s North Course. The morning flight will begin at 7:30 a.m. and the afternoon flight will start at 12:30 p.m.
The cost for the golf classic is $225 per person, a portion of which is tax-deductible. Registration fees include 18 holes of golf with cart, participant gifts, continental breakfast, lunch, and foursome photo hosted cocktail hour and dinner.
The tennis classic, a round robin doubles tournament, will include Division “A” (4.0–4.5+) and Division “B” (3.0-3.5) play. Both divisions start at 9 a.m.
The cost is $150 per player, a portion of which is tax-deductible, and includes court fees, participant gifts, lunch, a commemorative photo, hosted cocktail hour and dinner.
For people not playing, attending the tournament festivities is a way to support Hanna and meet some of the boys benefiting from its program.
The day is open to all and will include hosted cocktail hour, dinner and silent auction, featuring travel and entertainment packages. Hanna students will take center stage and share how Hanna has helped turn their lives around.
The cost to attend the cocktail hour and dinner is $50 (otherwise included in golf and tennis registration fees).
Space is limited for both the golf and tennis tournaments. Individuals and businesses can also support the fundraiser by making a cash or prize donation, event sponsorship, or by offering their time as an event volunteer.
Register online at www.hannacenter.org.
Since 1949, Hanna Boys Center has made a commitment to help at-risk, motivated boys turn their hurt into hope. Boys ages 12-18, who are experiencing problems at home, in school, or with their peers are given the opportunity to receive counseling, an individualized school program, and spiritual guidance in Hanna’s caring environment.
Hanna accepts youngsters regardless of ethnic background or religious beliefs and has never turned a boy away due to the family’s inability to help financially with his care.
The center’s nonprofit residential treatment program is funded by individuals, companies and foundations and does not solicit financial support from the government or church in support of its mission.
To register, donate or volunteer, visit www.hannacenter.org./Register
City of Napa’s Pepsi Punt, Pass, & Kick competition Sept. 26
The City of Napa will offer a Pepsi Punt, Pass, & Kick competition Sept. 26, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Napa Memorial Stadium.
This free program has been created to provide a lively and engaging forum for boys and girls, ages 8 to 15 years, to compete against their peers in punting, passing and kicking skills. There is on-site registration only.
All participants must complete an entry form the day of the event and have valid proof of age. Photocopies of birth certificates or passports will be accepted. Age is determined as of Dec. 31, 2007.
The average time needed to compete is 15 minutes. Winners from each local competition will move on to compete at a sectional event.
For more information, contact Kelly Abernathy, recreation coordinator for the City of Napa, at 257-9206 or 257-9529./Register
Second annual ‘707 Finest’ basketball showcase Sept. 29-30, Oct. 6-7
The instructional/exposure showcase will come to Sonoma State University on Sept. 29-30 for the boys division and then to Solano Community College on Oct. 6-7 for the girls.
It is an invitation-only event with the 100 top players representing Solano, Sonoma, Napa, Humbold-Del Norte, Lake and Mendocino counties.
The two-day event will include advanced skill clinics in the morning, followed by team scrimmages after lunch.
The skill clinics will be run by former college coaches, local high school coaches as well as top trainers from the Bay Area. It will be endorsed by recruiting analysts from www.norcalpreps.com, as well as top West Coast evaluator Gerry Freitas.
To check out who’s been invited, go to www.1percentclub.org or call Jeremy Russotti at 849-1212. Admission is free./Register
31st annual ‘Glide Floss Bridge to Bridge Run’ Sept. 30 in San Francisco
The 31st annual “Glide Floss Bridge to Bridge Run” will be held on Sept. 30 and is expected to draw 10,000 participants to one of the most scenic running and walking events in America, as well as one of the oldest events of its kind in California.
Proceeds benefit Special Olympics Northern California. The event is presented by Crest Glide Floss and is produced by 107.7 The Bone, KFOG and KNBR 680/1050.
The “Glide Floss Bridge to Bridge Run,” a sanctioned 12K race and 7K fun run/walk, starts at 8 a.m. at the Ferry Building in the shadow of the San Francisco Bay Bridge, proceeds along San Francisco’s Embarcadero, and passes through Fisherman’s Wharf, Aquatic Park, Fort Mason and The Presidio.
12K runners continue along the Crissy Field Wetlands and the Golden Gate Promenade to the southern anchorage of the Golden Gate Bridge, before returning to the Presidio Parade Grounds for post-run activities.
Local bands are scheduled to perform along the course, and a free concert by U2 tribute band Zoo Station follows the race at the Presidio Parade Grounds.
All registered participants will receive an event T-shirt, free food and drinks at the finish, entrance to the morning concert with Zoo Station, the Health and Fitness Expo, the Kids Zone featuring a children’s stage, and the Sports Pavilion. Free shuttles will take participants back to the start area.
Registration fees are as follows: adults (16 and over), $40 through Sept. 14 and $45 on Sept. 15 through race morning; under 16, $25 at all times; baby joggers are allowed in 7K fun run/walk only.
Children in baby joggers are free.
Race entry forms and registration information are available online at www.bridgetobridge.com.
For more information, call (415) 995-6899./Register
The Ride to Defeat ALS Bicycle Tour set for Sept. 30
More than 800 bicyclists from across California will participate in the annual Ride to Defeat ALS put on by the ALS Association’s Greater Bay Area Chapter on Sept. 30 at the Veterans Home of California in Yountville. The ride winds along country roads and to Calistoga as well as Lake Berryessa. Ride options include distances of 10, 25, 62, and an advanced 65-mile climb. All rides will end at the Veterans Home, where cyclists will be served a barbecue lunch.
On the day of the ride, registration will open at 7 a.m. at the Vets Home. There will be staggered start times for the four rides, beginning at 8 a.m. Participants will receive free Ride To Defeat ALS bike socks in their goodie bag. The ride is fully-supported, with maps, rest stops and showers available at the end.
The Ride to Defeat ALS benefits the ALS Association Greater Bay Area Chapter. Proceeds from the event will directly fund the critical programs and services the chapter provides for ALS patients and families, including the ALS Treatment and Research Centers and Satellite Clinics, Regional Care Managers, the augmentative communication equipment loan program, monthly support groups for patients, family members and caregivers as well as respite grants for caregivers and children.
Sponsors of The Ride to Defeat ALS include KVON, KVYN, Intercall, Microsoft, The Guzzardo Partnership, Crescent Healthcare, and Allied Barton.
Registration costs $85. For registration forms and more information, visit www.RideToDefeatALS.com or call (415) 904-2572./Register
North Bay BMX race Oct. 13
North Bay BMX, located at Kennedy Park in Napa, will hold a double points race Oct. 13 in celebration of its one-year anniversary. Sign-ups are from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and racing begins at noon.
The cost for a class entry is $20 and $10 for an open entry. Trophies will be awarded. There will be a 50/50 raffle and prizes.
For more information, call the track hotline at 256-0269 or visit www.NorthBayBMX.com./Register
Basketball coaches clinic Oct. 14 at Justin-Siena
A clinic for basketball coaches of all ages and skill levels will be held at Justin-Siena High School Oct. 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Dan Clark Gym.
The cost is $50 and includes a T-shirt, handouts, refreshments and lunch.
Registration is at 8:45 a.m. Clinic speakers include:
• Phil Galvin, basketball Director of Olympic Club and SuperSkills basketball camps, the former freshman men’s basketball coach at Sacred Heart Cathedral, and a former assistant men’s basketball coach at University of San Francisco. Galvin played for coach Jim Phelan at Mount St. Mary’s College in Maryland.
• Scott Davis, the head women’s basketball coach at Cal Poly Pomona, the director and founder of Strictly Hoops Basketball Club, the former head women’s coach at Dominican College, a former assistant women’s basketball coach at Saint Mary’s College in Moraga, a former assistant women’s basketball coach at Sacramento State University, and a former assistant women’s basketball coach at Sonoma State University.
• Aaron Muhic, the head men’s basketball coach at William Jessup University in Rocklin, a former head men’s basketball coach at Warner Pacific College in Portland, Ore., a former head men’s basketball coach at Glen Oaks College in Michigan, and a former assistant men’s basketball coach at Lane Community College in Eugene, Ore., and Pierce College in Tacoma, Wash.
• Sandy Simpson, the head women’s basketball coach at UC Davis, the Northern California Athletic Conference Coach of the Year (1997-98), California Collegiate Athletic Association Coach of the Year (1998-99).
Simpson has 20 years of coaching experience at UC Davis, is a former assistant women’s coach at University of Washington, Washington State, and George Washington University, and is a former head basketball coach for a professional team in Germany.
The schedule of topics covers offensive fundamentals, half-court offense, defensive fundamentals and defensive schemes.
Players will demonstrate drills and techniques. The deadline to reserve a spot is Oct. 10, but walk-ups are welcome.
Questions can be directed to Mike Boles at 567-3329.
Checks are to be made payable to Justin-Siena Athletics, and mailed to: Justin-Siena High School, Attention: Mike Boles, 4026 Maher St., Napa, CA., 94558./Register
Napa Youth Soccer League’s free soccer swap
The Napa Youth Soccer League is conducting a free soccer swap at Ben & Jerry’s, located at 1299 Napa Town Center, daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Soccer cleats, shin guards and uniforms are available. Organizers will also accept equipment that is donated./Register
Junior golf sessions at Vintner’s Golf Club on Saturdays
The Vintner’s Golf Club in Yountville is offering junior golf sessions every Saturday. Sessions, open to all ages and all skill levels, run from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m.
The cost is $25 per player per session.
Sessions will cover golf instruction for all skill levels, golf etiquette, general golf rules, daily contests and skills challenges.
Advance reservations are required, and players need to check in 10 minutes prior to a lesson at the driving range.
To sign up, or for more information, contact Jeff Dennis at 738-8276./Register
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