PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND RECREATION
BASKETBALL FOR MEN
Full or half court basketball played for fun and competition! Three different nights are offered and you can register for more than one night. Teams will be made up each week and play by “Gleason’s Rules”. Bring appropriate gym clothes and both a light and dark colored shirt. No walk-ins please! Please specify the night and time you prefer. Sessions are limited to 27 per night.
Building: HS West Gym
Instructors: Rich Pauli and Ed Ehrlich (Mondays & Thursdays)
Gary Connell (Tuesdays)
Date: Mondays, Tuesdays and/or Thursdays
Beginning Monday March 17; Tuesday March 11; Thurs March 13
Time: 7:00-8:30pm (Mon, Tues & Thurs) & 8:30-10:00pm (Mon & Thurs)
Length: 10 weeks
Fee: $50
**Non-residents must add $5 per session night
INTERMEDIATE VOLLEYBALL
This volleyball program is aimed at players who have participated in some type of structured, organized team Volleyball. This would include the ability to properly serve, bump pass, set and spike the volleyball. The program is not designed for the beginner player or back yard player. It will be an open format, i.e. each week we will arbitrarily form teams and play round robin matches on two nets. Structured play, sportsmanship, exercise and fun are the main objectives. If you have any questions regarding the level of play and/or your ability level, please contact the coordinator at rh5050@aol.com. Two separate program nights, Tuesdays and Thursdays are offered. No walk-ons. Limited to 28 players per night
Building: Gowana Gym
Instructor: Ron Hoffman
Date: Tuesdays and/or Thursdays
Tuesdays beginning March 11 &
Thursdays beginning March 13
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Length: 8 wks
Fee: $40/One night; $80/Both nights
TENNIS-BEGINNING TO INTERMEDIATE
A course geared toward beginners and a refresher for more experienced players. The class will be customized based on level of students. Students should bring a tennis racket and a new unopened can of tennis balls to supplement those supplied by the instructor. Class is limited to 15.
Building: HSE Tennis Courts
Instructor: Tom Gould
Date: Wednesdays beginning April 23
Time: 6:00-7:15pm
Length: 5 weeks
Fee: $55
BOATING
Learn the basics of good and safe boating from the Mohawk-Hudson Sail & Power Squadron-the boating experts! Some of the topics covered in this course will include: boat handling, navigation and navigational aids, charts, trailering, regulations, piloting and knots and lines. The fee of $75 is paid to the instructor in the first class includes course materials and facility rental. Graduates will receive the necessary certificate for legal PWC (Jet Ski) operation and possible discounts on boat insurance.
Building: HS West Room 68
Instructor: Pat Corkrey
Date: Tuesdays beginning March 18 (No class 4/15)
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Length: 8 weeks
Fee: $75 (payable to the instructor in first class)
FLY FISHING
This course will introduce the novice, as well as the experienced fisherman or woman, to fly-fishing. Instruction will be given in casting, knots and leaders, selecting the correct insects and flies to use, reading the water, and where to go fishing. A materials fee of $15 will be collected in the first class.
Building: HS East Room 124
Instructor: Mark Johnson
Date: Mondays beginning March 17 (No class 4/14)
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Length: 7 weeks
Fee: $52
GOLF
This course includes the basics of swing, grip and stance. Instruction will be given in the use of long woods, irons and putting. Range balls need to be purchased at each class. Classes are limited to 8.
Building: Clifton Park Driving Range
Instructor: Mike Martone
Date: Session #1: Mondays beginning April 28 OR
Wednesdays beginning April 30 OR
Thursdays beginning May 1
Session #2: Mondays beginning June 2 OR
Wednesdays beginning May 28 OR
Thursdays beginning May 29
Time: 6:00-7:00pm OR 7:00-8:00pm
Length: 4 weeks/session
Fee: $59/session
TAI CHI
Tai Chi is a classic Chinese exercise for health and relaxation. Derived from ancient martial arts and movements for health, it is also a moving meditation. These non-strenuous, graceful movements encourage mind, body and spirit to harmonize and include increased energy and strength, improved balance and flexibility, stress reduction and sharpened mental concentration. This course is great for all ages and sexes. The class will include a simplified Yang style form for beginners and other gentle Chinese exercises. Please come to class wearing loose-fitting, comfortable clothing.
Building: Acadia Cafeteria
Instructor: Leland Lakritz
Date: Mondays beginning March 17 (No class 4/14)
Time: 6:30-7:30pm
Length: 10 weeks
Fee: $49
TAI CHI FOR CONTINUING STUDENTS
This class is for students who have taken the Tai Chi beginners class and others who have had prior experience with Tai Chi and wish to continue the practice. Students will learn movements of the traditional Yang Style Tai Chi form and will also practice other Chinese exercises. The goal of this practice is to stimulate the free flow of life energy (chi) in the body-mind to enhance our health, promote relaxation and feelings of well-being. Wear loose comfortable clothing.
THE BODY WORKOUT
This multi-level exercise class is designed for all levels of fitness from the beginner through the experienced exerciser. Each class includes warm-up, pre-stretch, cardio segment, body sculpting/strengthening, abdominal and “core” training and flexibility segments. Use of movement choreography, interval training, resistance bands/tubing and techniques from yoga/pilates will round out each workout. Modifications and challenges are continually given by the instructor throughout the workout. Increase your energy, firm and tone, improve your health and have a great time doing it! Hand weights are recommended. The Instructor is an AFAA certified/trained professional with over 16 years of experience.
Building: Okte Gym
Instructor: Amy Cioni-Rusnak
Date: Mondays & Wednesdays
Monday beginning March 24 (No classes 4/14)
Time: 6:00-7:00pm
Length: 18 classes
Fee: $82
THE BALL WORKOUT (RESIST-A-BALL)
This class adds an element of fun and innovation for all fitness levels! Improve your posture, balance, strength (toning), coordination, flexibility and “core” stability while using a fitness/stability ball. The stability ball offers a more functional way to improve all the major muscle groups in the body while using a dynamic surface (ball). The Instructor is an AFAA certified/trained professional with over 16 years of experience that will guide participants through beginning and more skilled positions for greater challenges. This is a great way to enhance every day activities as well as improve all areas of fitness (even athletics and sports). Come join the fun and “Have a ball”! Please bring a fitness/stability ball (45-55-65 cm size) to each class. Hand weights will be added into the workout.
Building: Okte Gym
Date: Tuesdays beginning March 25 (No class 4/15)
Time: 6:00-7:00pm
Length: 8 classes
Fee: $39
PILATES MAT PROGRAM
The Pilates method is a conditioning program that strengthens and tones muscles, improves posture, provides flexibility and balance, unites body and mind, and creates a more streamlined shape. Pilates combines elements of gymnastics, yoga, dance and resistance/weight training. It’s
a lengthening and strengthening of your body workout without bulking up muscles. Anyone can do Pilates: women, men, healthy or out of shape and age doesn’t matter. Come out and give it a try! Please bring a 5” thick mat to the first class. The instructor can be contacted @858-1471with any questions.
Instructor: Lisa Reale-Pazienza
Date: Thursdays beginning March 27 (No class 4/17)
Time: 6:00-7:00pm
Length: 5 weeks
Fee: $39
YOGA
This relaxing yoga course will help you connect with your body, mind and spirit, while reducing the stress in your life and having a great workout. This 10-week course is for the beginner or anyone desiring a gentle class. This course is taught by a certified Kripalu yoga instructor. Bring a sticky mat, wear comfortable clothing and be prepared to relax and renew.
Mondays (Judy Rightmyer) Or Tuesdays (Deborah Foss)
Instructors: Judy Rightmyer & Deborah Foss-Certified Kripalu Yoga Instructors
Date: Mondays beginning March 17 Or Tuesdays beginning March 18
Time: 6:30-8:00pm
Length: 10 weeks
Fee: $65 (1 night); $130 (Both nights)
CONTINUING YOGA
Take your practice to the next level. Continuing Yoga includes asanas (postures) to build flexibility, strength and balance, as well as breathing techniques and meditation instruction to relax and refresh. Prior experience in basic yoga class is recommended. Bring a sticky mat, blanket and wear clothing comfortable for movement.
Building: Koda PE Adaptive Room
Instructor: Gwen Friesen-Certified Kripalu Yoga Instructor
Date: Wednesdays beginning March 19
Time: 6:30-8:00pm
Length: 10 weeks
Fee: $65
JACKI'S FITNESS PROGRAM
Jacki's has it all - fitness and fun, toning, trimming, creative choreography - all while burning calories in this aerobic dancing program. Jacki Sorensen has been the leading fitness expert for the past 20 years. The one-hour class begins with body sculpting routines and the optional use of hand and ankle weights (to firm and tone your entire body). The abdominal work, warm-up, easy-to-learn choreographed dances with heart rate monitoring and cool down, all combine to give you a safe and effective cardiovascular workout. The instructor is highly trained and certified and has been teaching for over ten years. For questions about the class, please call the instructor directly. *Registration and payments are made in class.
Building: Chango Gym
Instructor: Mary Beth Evers (664-6730)
Date: Monday beginning April 7 (No classes 4/14, 16 & 5/26)
Time: 7:00-8:00pm
Length: 9 weeks
Fee: $99-*Payable to the instructor in class
New Students: 6 weeks-$42
JAZZERCISE
Jazzercise is the largest fitness program in the world with over 5,000 certified instructors teaching 19,000 classes weekly to more than 450,000 people in the U S and 38 countries. Jazzercise is an energetic dance-based workout program consisting of approximately 40-45 minutes of dance aerobics and 15-20 minutes of toning exercises. Please bring a mat or towel. Hand weights and leg weights are optional. *Registrations and payments are made in class. Please refer any questions to the instructor.
Building: Koda Cafeteria
Instructor: Sylvia Dzintars 577-7757
Date: Mondays & Wednesdays
Continuous enrollment (No classes 4/14 & 4/16)
Time: 6:30-7:30pm
Length: 8 weeks
Fee: $72 (or $10 per single class) *Payable to the instructor in class