{"id":111,"date":"2023-05-08T15:26:05","date_gmt":"2023-05-08T15:26:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fusd.dev.apppresser.com\/centerville\/sport-activity-description\/"},"modified":"2025-07-20T16:39:07","modified_gmt":"2025-07-20T23:39:07","slug":"sport-activity-description","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fremontunified.org\/centerville\/students-community\/activities-athletics\/intramural-program-overview\/sport-activity-description\/","title":{"rendered":"Sport\/Activity Description"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<p><!--column: i2a501im2l190--><\/p>\n<p><!--column: ih6a1jypmr7y2dg--><\/p>\n\n<p><!--column: col1--><\/p>\n<p><!--column: i39a23g7g4t77s4--><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>The program provides most of the necessary equipment for each activity. (Badminton students are required to bring a racket.)<\/p>\n<p>Late afternoon and evening classes require adult pick up and sign out for student safety.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ARCHERY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Single Session: 4 weeks; evening<\/p>\n<p>FALL and WINTER<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>BADMINTON<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Prerequisite: Previous knowledge of the sport is recommended. <strong>Students must provide own racquet.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Two Sessions: 6 weeks per session; after school<\/p>\n<p>FALL and WINTER<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>BASKETBALL\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Participants practice the fundamentals with emphasis on rules and proper skill development. This is excellent preparation for school tryouts as well as recreational competition.<\/p>\n<p>Prerequisite: None<\/p>\nGirls Two Sessions: 6 weeks per session; lunchtime<br \/>\n\n<p>Boys Two Sessions: 6 weeks per session; lunchtime<\/p>\n<p>FALL and WINTER<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>CHESS CLUB<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Prerequisite: Basic chess knowledge<\/p>\n<p>Two Sessions: 6 weeks per session; lunchtime<\/p>\n<p>FALL and WINTER<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>DODGE BALL<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Prerequisite: None<\/p>\n<p>Two Sessions: 6 weeks per session; lunchtime<\/p>\n<p>FALL and WINTER<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>FENCING (Beginning\/Intermediate)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Prerequisites: Athletic shoes and lightweight clothing are a must! No previous knowledge needed for Beginners.<\/p>\n<p>Two Consecutive Sessions: 6 weeks per session; evening (adult pick-up and sign-out required).<\/p>\n<p>WINTER<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>TEAM HANDBALL<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Prerequisite: None<\/p>\n<p>Two Sessions: 6 weeks per session; evening (adult pick-up and sign-out required)<\/p>\n<p>FALL<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>TENNIS (Beginning)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Prerequisite: Athletic shoes and P.E. clothing are mandatory.<\/p>\n<p>Single Session: 4 weeks; after school<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>INDOOR SOCCER<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Under a coach's supervision, there are organized recreational competitions in the gym 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.<\/p>\n<p>Prerequisite: Basic soccer skills<\/p>\n<p>Two Sessions: 6 weeks per session; lunchtime<\/p>\n<p>FALL and WINTER<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>TRACK &amp; FIELD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Students will learn 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.<\/p>\n<p>Prerequisite: Athletic shoes and P.E. clothing are mandatory!<\/p>\n<p>One Session: 6 weeks; after school<\/p>\n<p>FALL<\/p>\n<p><!--column: i3u39a23jg7t77sc--><\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Intramural sports are defined as &#8220;friendly competitions between students within the same school.&#8221; We offer supervised matches with Badminton and Dodge Ball. 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