Sport/Activity Description
Intramural sports are defined as "friendly competitions between students within the same school." We offer supervised matches with Badminton and Dodge Ball. As an integral part of our program, all other activities are enhanced with instruction from our Centerville teaching staff.
The program provides most of the necessary equipment for each activity. (Badminton students are required to bring a racket.)
Late afternoon and evening classes require adult pick up and sign out for student safety.Â
ARCHERY
Directed by an experienced coach, this session focuses on safety, form and the basics of shooting. Students are taught how to wear safety gear and practice range rules while handling a compound bow, loading arrows, and using techniques to be able to aim and shoot. There are games and competitions with basic targets.
Prerequisite: 7th & 8th graders only.Â
Class size limit: 16
Two Sessions: 4 weeks per session; after school
FALL and WINTER
BADMINTON
This activity is in open gym format with non-structured play. It is open to all badminton levels and skills. Emphasis will be on hitting as well as singles, doubles and tournament play.
Prerequisite: 7th & 8th graders only. Previous knowledge of the sport is recommended. Students must provide own racquet.
Class size limit: 40
Two Sessions: 6 weeks per session; after school
FALL and WINTER
BASKETBALLÂ
Participants practice the fundamentals with emphasis on rules and proper skill development. This is excellent preparation for school tryouts as well as recreational competition.
Prerequisite: None
Class size limit: 40
6th grade Girls Two Sessions: 6 weeks per session; lunchtime
6th grade Boys Two Sessions: 6 weeks per session; evening (adult pick-up and sign-out required)
7th & 8th grade Boys Two Sessions: 6 weeks per session; evening (adult pick-up and sign-out required)
FALL and WINTER
CHESS CLUB
Under adult supervision at lunchtime, students play casual chess games with friends. Fundamental rules and essential strategies are promoted through competitions, mini tournaments and Speed Chess.
Prerequisite: Basic chess knowledge
Class size limit: 36
Two Sessions: 6 weeks per session; lunchtime
FALL and WINTER
DODGE BALL
This is a lunchtime, co-ed, recreational activity under a coach's supervision. It features competitions with new teams selected each week and a variety of organized games using a sponge ball. This elimination sport involves jumping, running and throwing to promote physical activity and fitness.
Prerequisite: None
Class size limit: 50
Two Sessions: 6 weeks per session; lunchtime
FALL and WINTER
FENCING (Beginning/Intermediate)
This class provides an introduction to the modern sport of fencing. Beginners learn proper etiquette, footwork, positions and scoring all with use of the foil. Coaches provide the instruction. Each session concludes with competitions.Â
Prerequisites: 7th & 8th graders only. Athletic shoes and lightweight clothing are a must! No previous knowledge needed for Beginners.
Class size limit: 40 students
Two Consecutive Sessions: 6 weeks per session; evening (adult pick-up and sign-out required); attendance in Fall session is mandatory to participate in Winter session.
FALL and WINTER
TEAM HANDBALL
6th, 7th and 8th grade boys and girls will learn how to play one of the fastest team sports in the world. This Olympic sport, similar to soccer, requires shooting towards a goalie in front of a net. However, players must use their hands rather than their feet to defend, attack and score. Students will experience all the techniques of the sport—high speed dribbling, throwing, jumping and shooting.
Prerequisite: None
Class size limit: 60 students
Two Sessions: 6 weeks per session; evening (adult pick-up and sign-out required)
FALL and WINTER
TEAM HANDBALL LEAGUE (tournament)
7th grade boys and girls will learn how to play one of the fastest team sports in the world. This Olympic sport, similar to soccer, requires shooting towards a goalie in front of a net. However, players must use their hands rather than their feet to defend, attack and score. Students will experience all the techniques of the sport—high speed dribbling, throwing, jumping and shooting.
Prerequisite: 7th graders only.
Class size limit: No limit
One Session: 6 weeks; lunchtime
WINTER
TENNIS (Beginning)
In this introductory course, players will be taught the fundamentals of tennis including proper grip, basic strokes (forehand, backhand, volley and serve), footwork, rules, scoring, strategies and the proper etiquette of this racket sport. All of the equipment is provided for practicing the basics in drills and games.
Prerequisite: Athletic shoes and P.E. clothing are mandatory.
Class size limit: 20 students
Two Sessions: 6 weeks per session; after school
FALL and WINTER
SOCCER
Under a coach’s supervision, there are organized recreational competitions on the grass field with new teams selected each week. Open to boys and girls of all grade levels, this class is designed to strengthen basic soccer skills while promoting physical fitness.
Prerequisite: Basic soccer skills
Class size limit: 30
Two Sessions: 6 weeks per session; lunchtime
FALL and WINTER
TRACK & FIELD
Directed by one of our PE staff members, Coach Theresa Velasquez has had extensive experience as a runner at CSU Sacramento and as a head high school coach in this sport for our school district. She will acquaint students with the fundamentals of several track and field events.  Emphasis will be on skill development in sprinting, hurdling, relay exchange, block starts, long jump, high jump, triple jump and throwing events.
Prerequisite: Athletic shoes and P.E. clothing are mandatory!
Class size limit: None
One Session: 6 weeks; after school
FALL