Phoenix Central - Sports

Get Active and Have Fun in a Winter Session Class‏

noreply@blogger.com (Phoenix Central - Sports) — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 03:24:00 +0000

Spots are starting to fill up for our winter classes and programs, but there's still plenty of time to find a class for you or your child. Several centers are offering full-day winter break programs to keep kids engaged and active over the holidays. Other exciting offerings include Junior Archaeology programs at Pueblo Grande Museum. These one-day, three hour classes give kids ages 7-12 a chance to get down in the dirt like a real archaeologist while learning about the ancient Hohokam who lived in the Valley centuries ago.

There's also our usual collection of great dance, fitness and sports programs -- for youth and adults. All our programs offer nearly unbeatable prices, great instructors and convenient times and locations. Thousands of satisfied customers return to our classes season after season to have fun, be active and develop physical skills and abilities.

You can search our full class database online at http://phoenix.gov/parks/index.html. To see the full winter class and sports schedule/ You can register online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with any major credit card or you can register in person at any community center during normal operating hours. General information also is available by phone at 602-262-6862.

Source: City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department

Register This Saturday for Winter Classes‏

noreply@blogger.com (Phoenix Central - Sports) — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 21:29:00 +0000

Registration opens this Saturday, Nov. 5 at 10:30 a.m.for our full schedule of winter classes and programs. Winter classes currently are viewable online in the Classes and Programs link of the department website. When registration opens, you can register online 24 hours a day, seven days a week with any major credit card, or you can register in person at any community center during normal operating hours.

Parents, you can register your kids for everything from youth sports to performing arts to fitness. Adults, you can choose from an equally wide range of classes whether you're looking to get active and fit, learn a new skill or just polish up an existing one.

Winter session classes generally run from December through February and boast affordable prices, experienced instructors and convenient times and locations. For thousands of participants each season, classes are a fun way to develop new skills and get active.

Information on our classes, parks, preserves and facilities also is available by phone at 602-262-6862.

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Source: City of Phoenix Parks & Recreation Department

Phoenix Union has new method to monitor concussions as sports season begins

noreply@blogger.com (Phoenix Central - Sports) — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 23:33:00 +0000

Serious measures are being taken to ensure the health and safety of youth athletes playing contact sports. Even the State of Arizona recently passed legislation regarding players at risk of sustaining a concussion. But one of the most important measures that can be utilized lies inside each player.

Phoenix Union High School District will now use a software program to implement a baseline testing and post-injury neurocognitive testing program for contact sport team members. ImPACT (Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing) is a widely used, computerized concussion evaluation system that has been donated to the school district by the Maricopa Health Foundation and will be implemented for the first time, this school year.

Previously, Phoenix Union employed the Standard Assessment of Concussion paper testing to run through cognitive evaluations, which are comparable to ImPACT’s system. Camelback High School’s Athletic Trainer Marisa Medrano is eager to implement the software and take advantage of the ease of data generation regarding a student’s recovery progress after being concussed. She noted coaches especially will benefit the statistics provided by ImPACT and that the test results may be more accurate.

“Teenagers will always tell you that they’re fine because they want to get back in the game,” said Dr. Thomas Eccles, Director of Adolescent Medicine at Maricopa Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics. “But we have recognized that continued concussions without adequate recovery will lead to long term problems. ImPACT gives coaches and trainers the data to make better informed decisions about whether or not a player can come off the sidelines.”

Purchase and licensing of the ImPACT software for the Phoenix Union High School District was a project initiated by the Adolescent Medicine Section of the Department of Pediatrics at Maricopa Medical Center and the Arizona Children's Center. After literally waiting on the bench as a sidelines medical service volunteer at Camelback High School football games, Dr. Eccles is pleased to see the school district have an opportunity to magnify its ability to treat its athletes.

“I’ve told my athletes that they don’t want to be drooling on themselves when they are 60 because they played when they should have been recovering,” said Medrano. “I am glad to say through annual education of athletes, parents, trainers and coaches there is more awareness of how costly a hit that a player took could be. And now with ImPACT we will be better able to monitor concussions and work with a physician to read the scores in order to clear students for play.”

About ImPACT

ImPACT is a 20-minute test that has become a standard tool used in comprehensive clinical management of concussions for athletes of all ages. Inherent difficulties make it important to manage concussions on an individualized basis and to implement baseline testing and/or post-injury neurocognitive testing. This type of concussion assessment can help to objectively evaluate the concussed athlete's post-injury condition and track recovery for safe return to play, thus preventing the cumulative effects of concussion. The program measures multiple aspects of cognitive functioning in athletes, including: attention span, working memory, sustained and selective attention time, response variability, non-verbal problem solving and reaction time.

Maricopa Health Foundation

The Maricopa Health Foundation exists solely to support the services of Maricopa Integrated Health System (MIHS) which touches the lives of nearly all residents of Maricopa County one way or another. The Phoenix Cancer Center is a leading provider for cancer care, where patients have access to receive high quality cancer treatment through the latest technology with top physicians and specialists. Programs include the Level I Trauma Center, The Arizona Burn Center and the Arizona Children’s Center. MIHS trains more than 400 physicians a year and provides care to the uninsured and underinsured. For more information, please visit http://www.mihs.org/foundation.

Phoenix Union High School District

Phoenix Union High School District serves 25,000 students at 16 schools covering 220 square miles of central Phoenix. Ten comprehensive schools are members of the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) and compete in football. Football practices have begun this week. Over 1,000 student-athletes participate in football each year. Each school has a certified athletic trainer who works closely with the athletic director, coaches and students to ensure the health and safety of each athlete.

Source: Phoenix Union High School District

Tell Us How We Did With Your Recent Swim Class and Pool Experience

noreply@blogger.com (Phoenix Central - Sports) — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 01:36:00 +0000

survey.

The survey is short, most people finish it in around 3-5 minutes, and it's completely anonymous so you can answer freely and candidly. Best of all, it will allow us to continue to improve our swim classes so they remain among the best values around for swim instruction.

Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.

Source: City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department

Opportunities Still Abound for Summer Activities for Kids‏

noreply@blogger.com (Phoenix Central - Sports) — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 03:48:00 +0000

Though some classes have filled or are underway, there's still time register your child for a diverse collection of general interest classes and sports programs. Even if you've missed the early summer session, many centers are offering late summer class sessions that begin in late June or early July. Go to the Classes and Programs link of the department webpage to see our full summer schedule.

Pueblo Grande Museum still is accepting registrations for its innovative Hohokam Hohokam Experience summer camps. Your kids will literally get down and dirty learning what archaeology is all about, while learning about the ancient inhabitants that farmed and lived in Phoenix hundreds of years ago.

Want to help introduce a kid to golf? All through June, kids play free with a paying adult at all of the city's nine-hole courses. Check out the features area on the Phoenix Golf webpage for more information.

Don't forget swim lessons. All city pools offer four, two-week sessions that can fit any family's busy summer schedule. And open swim is a bargain at all Phoenix city pools. Admission is just $1 for kids and $3 for adults. Season passes are just $75 for a family of four.

Source: City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department

Register for Youth Summer Programs‏‏

noreply@blogger.com (Phoenix Central - Sports) — Sun, 01 May 2011 04:51:00 +0000

Registration opened Saturday, April 30 at 10:30 a.m. for our full schedule of summer programs. You can choose from full-day supervised recreation programs at 12 locations this summer that will keep your kids active, engaged and safe over the break. Or you can choose from a full schedule of general-interest classes and programs from ballet to karate to sports clinics. You can view our full schedule right now and then register online starting at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. You also can register in person at any department community center.

Exact prices, dates, times and other details in the full-day recreation programs vary from center to center, however most are for kids ages 6 up to 12 and run from early June through July. Prices range from $280 to $350 for the seven-to-eight weeks. Some centers offer shorter duration program options at a reduced price. Many centers also are offering programs for teens. General interest classes are available in a variety of lengths, prices and schedules throughout the summer.

You can use any major credit card to register either online or in-person. Check out our department homepage or call 602-262-6862 for more information on parks and recreation in Phoenix.

Source: City of Phoenix

2011 Summer Programs Give Parents Quality, Affordable Recreation Options

noreply@blogger.com (Phoenix Central - Sports) — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:24:00 +0000

The Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department is offering fun, affordable full-day recreation programs at 12 locations this summer to help you keep your kids active, engaged and safe over the break. Community centers also are offering a full schedule of general-interest classes and programs for people of all ages to get active, learn new skills and have fun.

Exact prices, dates, times and other details in the full-day recreation programs vary from center to center, however most are for kids ages 6 up to 12 and run from early June through July. Prices range from $280 to $350 for the seven-to-eight weeks. Some centers offer shorter duration program options at a reduced price. Many centers also are offering programs for teens.

Details will be available online starting this Saturday, April 16 at http://www.phoenix.gov/parks in the Classes and Programs link. Registration for the summer session opens April 30 at 10:30 a.m. You can register online with any major credit card or register in-person at any department community center or administrative office. Additional information on the parks, programs and facilities of the Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department also is available by phone at 602-262-6862.

Source: City of Phoenix

Citywide Youth Sports

noreply@blogger.com (Phoenix Central - Sports) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 03:06:00 +0000

Program Registration
Begins February 1, 2010

Program offering co-recreational leagues:
Soccer ages 5-6 7-8 9-10
Kickball ages 5-6 7-8 9-10
Coach Pitch Baseball ages 7-8 9-10
Program games played Saturdays beginning
March 20, 2010

Programs viewable on-line beginning January 22, 2010
To view or register on-line: www.phoenix.gov/parks
For more information call 602-262-5065

Source: City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation

Google Maps recognizes Phoenix Central Neighborhood Association as a Favorite Place on Google

noreply@blogger.com (Phoenix Central - Sports) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:31:00 +0000

Congratulations! You have made Phoenix Central Neighborhood Association a Favorite Place on Google. Between July 1 and September 30, Google users found Phoenix Central Neighborhood Association listed 5547 times, and requested driving directions or other information about our association 216 times.

Because we are so popular, Google provided a decal that shows citizens we are a Favorite Place on Google. The sticker includes a special bar code that citizens may scan with cameras on their phones. Then they can see Phoenix Central Neighborhood Association listings on Google, read and write reviews, and be added as a favorite right there. Our office is located in the Executive Towers Condominiums at 207 W. Clarendon Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85013. Stop by and visit the facility and ask the office manager, Cindy Lee or one of the front desk attendants if you can capture the special bar code from the sticker. We have placed it on the condo resident bulletin board in the mail room adjacent to the lobby.

Send us an email at Info@PhoenixCentral.org if you have problems.

We look forward to providing you with more and better ways to grow the Phoenix Central Neighborhood Association.

Alton J. Jones
Chairman
Phoenix Central Neighborhood Association

PhoenixCentral.org

planPHX - Big Question #2‏

noreply@blogger.com (Phoenix Central - Sports) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:45:00 +0000

IMAGINE PHOENIX IN 2050. WHAT DO YOU SEE?

Go to www.phoenix.gov/planphx and go to Events to find a Visioning Workshop during the month of November.

The Phoenix Central Neighborhood Association participates in the Encanto Village group.

Source: City of Phoenix Planning Department

Phoenix General Plan Update available for download

noreply@blogger.com (Phoenix Central - Sports) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 03:23:00 +0000

The Phoenix Central Neighborhood Association has requested the City of Phoenix Planning Department to make its presentation about the General Plan Update available online for download.

Click here to download a copy of this presentation.

FYI: It's a 4.6MB pdf.

Source: City of Phoenix

Encanto Village Visioning Workshop

noreply@blogger.com (Phoenix Central - Sports) — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 16:52:00 +0000

Encanto Village Visioning workshops begin on October 5th.

Activity 1 asks Big Question #1:

What do you value most about Phoenix and why?

Please tell us!

Click here for further details.

Source: City of Phoenix

Imagine Phoenix in 2050

noreply@blogger.com (Phoenix Central - Sports) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:30:00 +0000

The city of Phoenix is about to begin a very important project and we need your help. Every ten years Arizona State Law requires cities to update their general plans. The General Plan provides comprehensive direction for the growth, conservation and redevelopment of all physical aspects of the city through goals, policies and recommendations. This document is intended to be both long range and visionary and to provide guidance for actions over a long period of time. This project will be broken into two phases. Phase I - visioning, and Phase II - policy plan development. Phase I will kick off on October 5, 2009 and continue through June, 2010. Phase II will begin in September, 2010 and continue through September, 2011. The plan will be presented to the public for approval at an election in September, 2012.

Visit the Phoenix Central Neighborhood Association calendar page at www.PhoenixCenral.org/Calendar.html for specific workshop dates. The boundaries of the Phoenix Central Neighborhood Association (Indian School to Thomas Roads and 7th Avenue and 3rd Street) is assigned to the Encanto Village. A schedule for all villages can be viewed by visiting www.PhoenixCentral.org/village.pdf.

A different activity will be held each month. At the end of each workshop, more details will be provided regarding the activity for the next workshop. You are encouraged to share this list of meeting dates with your friends and neighbors and ask them to attend. These workshops are open to the public.

At the first workshops in October, you will be asked the question "What do you value most about Phoenix, and why?" To help answer this question, ask yourself how you came to be in Phoenix. Were you born here? Did you move here? What attracted you to Phoenix? What keeps you here? What stands out to you as a special moment, event or feeling during the time you have lived in Phoenix? WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! If you are not able to attend a workshop, please emai your response to planphx@phoenix.gov.

THANK YOU!!!

Source: City of Phoenix

Farmers Insurance Group and Central High School Forge Partnership

noreply@blogger.com (Phoenix Central - Sports) — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 05:56:00 +0000

The Michael S. Astemborski Insurance Agency has adopted Central High School as part of Farmers Insurance Group’s “High School Sports Game Plan Program”. Specifically, the Michael S. Astemborski Insurance Agency will sponsor and help offset the financial costs associated with maintaining the Central High boys’ golf team, the boys’ soccer team, and the boys’ tennis team. In addition, the Michael S. Astemborski Insurance Agency has graciously offered to bolster academics at Central through supporting the International Studies Magnet Program.

According to Michael Astemborski, “Sports and the Magnet Program at Central High School were a major part of my sons’ high school experiences. Now, the opportunity to support these programs at Central High School is very exciting.”

The principal of Central, Chris Jones, welcomes this type of partnership with the business community. “This is very exciting! I look forward to strengthening our ties with Farmers Insurance. We’re thankful for Michael Astemborski’s dedication to our students and Central High School”.

Source: John Gerace

Robert Selmon was named Class 5A All-State Honorable Mention

noreply@blogger.com (Phoenix Central - Sports) — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 03:25:00 +0000

Robert Selmon was named Class 5A All-State Honorable Mention in boys basketball. The junior averaged 18 points a game, and led the Bobcats went to the Final Four with a 21-9 record, before losing to eventual champion North in the semifinal game.

Source: Phoenix Union High School District

2009 Central Football Preview

noreply@blogger.com (Phoenix Central - Sports) — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 02:11:00 +0000

The Central Bobcats Football program is gearing up for what should be a successful season. The Bobcats were 1-9 last year, with mostly sophomores filling the roster. The offseason has been going well for us, and we are looking for a different attitude this year. Most of my sophomores and juniors that had a huge contribution to the team last year are back again this year.

We will continue to work hard in the weight room, as well as the film room.

Another important piece to our success this year will be us going to camp, up in snowflake this summer. I believe camp is very important for team bonding, and developing leadership. It’s time for Central Football to resurface on the map.

My coaching staff has been putting in a lot of work this offseason and it’s showing in the players, we will continue to strive for excellence, and work towards making our school and community proud to be a Bobcat.

Source:

Coach Williamson
Head Football Coach/ ED InstructorCentral High School

Welcome!

noreply@blogger.com (Phoenix Central - Sports) — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 02:48:00 +0000

Are you interested in being a volunteer Sports Blog roving reporter?

We encourage you to share your news and comments on this daily Blog. Feel free to use this news Blog to distribute press releases and play-by-play commentary about Central High School, youth sports and athletic events relevant to our neighborhood. Email links are provided to submit content and must include your name, so we can include it into the Blog post.

You must at least 13 years of age.

Please include your name, so that we can cite you as the post's author.

Phoenix Central Neighborhood Association shall not be held liable for damages directly or indirectly related to the activities involved at the events posted on this Blog.

Attend all events at your own risk.

Alton Jones
Chair, Phoenix Central Neighborhood Association