Training – 2013 Bay Area Senior Games

CALIFORNIA SPORTS RESOURCES

This information is courtesy of the Bay Area Senior Games and the Pasadena Senior Games offices and includes both Northern & Southern California resources

Archery

Southern California Sports Resources

Badminton

Southern California Sports Resources

Northern California Sports Resources

Where to Play Badminton in San Francisco Bay Area

BASKETBALL

Northern California Sports Resources

Masters Basketball
National Senior Women's Basketball Association
- Community
Training Information
- Women's (45 yrs and over) 3 on 3 Three Day Basketball Skills Camp
Local Training Opportunities
- Bay Area 3 on 3
- San Francisco Bay Area Pro-Am - includes both men's and women's basketball teams

Southern California Sports Resources

Bocce

Northern California Sports Resources

Marin Bocce Federation

Bowling

Southern California Sports Resources

CYCLING

Northern California Sports Resources

USA Cycling - represents road, mountain, track, cyclo-cross, and BMX cycling
Road cycling is a Bay Area Senior Games event.
Cycling clubs in California provide training opportunities. USA Cycling lists these clubs in California.
Training Information
- In Training Elite Systems - San Ramon
- "Cycling 101: A Beginner's Guide to the Sport", focuses on describing racing and defining racing terms. Training tips are not included.
- Cycling Over 50 by Joe Friel. Human Kinetics publisher. 1998.
Local Training Opportunities
- The Northern California Nevada Cycling Association The regional affiliate of USA Cycling.

Southern California Sports Resources

FEATS OF STRENGTH

Pullups or Chinups for Reps: Any weightlifting gym or playground/school. ground/park/gymnasium with a high bar or pullup bar. Weightlifting gloves are optional.

Weighted Pullup or Chinup: Use a pull-ups bar and weight belt with chain attachment for holding barbell plates—available at many weightlifting gyms. You may also use ankle weights or weighted vests, or hold barbell plates between your legs. Weightlifting gloves are optional.

Standing Long Jump: Any level surface, use gym or running shoes with good traction on pavement. Try to find a soft landing to avoid overuse injury.

Dynamometer Hand Grip Strength: Practice with any stiff hand gripper. Bare hands only—no gloves.

Farmer's Walk: Practice walking or running with the designated dumbbell weight in each hand for your specific gender/age. For grip endurance, practice holding the dumbbells as long as possible. Weight belt and knee sleeves are optional. Bare hands only—no gloves.

Links

YouTube: "Rope Climb USA" channel (training and event preview videos):
http://www.youtube.com/user/RopeClimbUSA

Facebook: "Feats of Strength Meets" group page (general information, discussions, questions and answers, and links):
http://www.facebook.com/#!/home.php?sk=group_176314609075858

Facebook: Feats of Strength Event Signup Page:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=184662948215304

Relevant publications including those that describe the colorful history of these events and highlight past and present top competitors and world record holders:
http://www.strengthospeedia.org
http://www.mindbogglers.org

FENCING

Northern California Sports Resources

U.S. Fencing Association is the national organization.
US Fencing Association Veterans Committee is the affiliated group for fencers over 40.
Training Information
- Training Information - The U.S. Fencing Association website does not have training tips. However, they do list fencing clubs by geographical area.
Local Training Opportunities
- U.S. Fencing lists fencing clubs in California.

Southern California Sports Resources

GOLF

Northern California Sports Resources

U.S. Golf Association (USGA)
Golf competitions for seniors, as described in Wikipedia.
Training Information
- The USGA site does not have training information, though the USGA site has links to USGA-member golfing establishments that have training facilities. The USGA articles are focused on rules, handicapping, and equipment.
Local Training Opportunities
- Nothing specific except to seek out experts at your local golf courses.

Southern California Sports Resources

Horseshoes

Southern California Sports Resources

Southern California Horseshoe Pitchers Association (SCHPA)

LAWN BOWLING

Northern California Sports Resources

The U.S. Lawn Bowls Association
Training Information
- Links to training resources on the USLBA site are at the bottom of the page.
Local Training Opportunities
- Northern California is in the Pacific-Intermountain Division of the U.S. Lawn Bowls Association. There are about 20 clubs located in Northern California.

Southern California Sports Resources

Power Lifting

Southern California Sports Resources

RACE WALK

Northern California Sports Resources

USA Track & Field: Race Walking
eRaceWalk.com has a wealth of information about race walking:
Training Information
- Links from the USATF site regarding race walking
Local Training Opportunities
- eRaceWalk.com list of race walking groups in California

Southern California Sports Resources

RACQUETBALL

Northern California Sports Resources

USA Racquetball Association
National Masters Racquetball Association (for players 45 and older)
Women's Senior/Masters Racquetball Association (for women 35 and older)
Training Information
- Racquetball Academy: Timed Assessment of Sequenced Skills
- USA Racquetball Association training (includes links to two books)
Local Training Opportunities
- California State Racquetball Association

Southern California Sports Resources

Shuffleboard

Southern California Sports Resources

USA National Shuffleboard Association

SOCCER

Northern California Sports Resources

U.S. Soccer Federation
United States Adult Soccer Association
Training Information
- USASA - Includes link to download a manual for coaching adults.
- Training books and videos available at soccer.com under Field/Training category.
Local Training Opportunities
- California is part of the Adult Soccer Association's Region IV. The northern California adult soccer association is part of Region IV.
- East Bay Senior Soccer League
- Marin Coed Soccer League
- Novato Adult Soccer League
- Sacramento Adult Soccer League
- Sacramento Valley Womenís Soccer League
- San Francisco Co-ed Recreational Soccer League
- San Francisco Soccer Football League
- Silicon Valley Soccer Association
- Sonoma County Adult Coed Soccer League

Southern California Sports Resources

SOFTBALL

Northern California Sports Resources

USA Softball
Senior Softball – USA
Women's Senior Softball – USA
Training Information
- No softball specific training information is on the above websites.
Local Training Opportunities
- California clubs and leagues
- Northern California Senior Softball Association has 110 teams

Southern California Sports Resources

SWIMMING

Northern California Sports Resources

U.S. Masters Swimming
Training Information
- Training information on U.S. Masters Swimming website:
  - Stroke Technique
  - Drills
  - Starts and Turns
  - Other training topics
  - Books about swimming recommended by Ed Nessel, US Masters Swimming National Librarian
  - Videos about swimming in the U.S. Masters Swimming library (available for rent to U.S. Masters Swimming members)
Local Training Opportunities
- Pacific Masters Swimming
- Pacific Masters Swimming directory of masters swim clubs in northern California (links on the left column)
- Rinconada Masters Swim Program (Palo Alto)
- Stanford Masters Swim Program - The Stanford Masters team is open to swimmers of all ability levels from the Stanford community and beyond.
- Menlo Masters Swimming (Menlo Park)

Southern California Sports Resources

TABLE TENNIS

Northern California Sports Resources

U.S.A. Table Tennis (USATT)
Training Information
- Information for those new to table tennis
- Article: "Everything you wanted to know about your first table tennis tournamentÖbut didnít know where to ask!"
- The USATT website includes a link to download the 36-page "Instructor's Guide to Table Tennis"
Local Training Opportunities
- The USATT site includes a list of coaches with their certification levels (beginning, club, state, regional and national-level coaches)

Southern California Sports Resources

TENNIS

Northern California Sports Resources

U.S. Tennis Association (USTA)
Training Information
- Improve Your Game
- http://www.usta.com/sitecore/content/USTA/Global/Improve_Your_Game/Player_to_Player/Feature/2010/0311_Adjusting_your_Game_with_Age.aspx
- Tennis tips
- Video Instruction online - click on the link "Video Instruction"
Local Training Opportunities
- Find a tennis program within range of your zip code.
- Find a tennis court within range of your zip code.
- Find a tennis partner within range of your zip code.

Southern California Sports Resources

TRACK AND FIELD

Northern California Sports Resources

USA Track & Field
USA Masters Track and Field
Training Information
- In Training Elite Systems - San Ramon
- Masters Track and Field website, "Get Started"
- Training links on Masters Track and Field website:
  - Links
  - Training
- Women Running Together
Local Training Opportunities
- USA Track and Field member organizations and competitive clubs in northern California. Listing indicates whether clubs include youth, open-competitors, and masters.
- Track Info provides up-to-date information on regional track facilities, competitions, training groups, and other information.
- Training groups listed by California city
- LGAA / Mizuno "All Comers" Meet at Los Gatos High School (since 1979). Meets are held each winter on Saturdays in January and February, and in summer on Thursday evenings from mid-June to August.
- Coach Joy's Jack Rabbits Track Club. Joy Margerum Upshaw holds American and world records in track and field. Joy coaches adults and children.
  - Schedule
- Angell Field Ancients meet on Wednesdays from noon to 1:30 at Angellís Field on the Stanford campus.

Southern California Sports Resources

WATER POLO

Northern California Sports Resources

USA Water Polo
United States Masters Water Polo
Training Information
- Understanding the Game (from USA Water Polo)
- Learning and Teaching the Basics
- Strengthening the Shoulder to Prevent Injuries, Part 2
- PoloMetrics
Local Training Opportunities
- 40+ Masters Water Polo Camp
- Clubs in California – click on "Masters Club Directory"
- Calendar of Events – click on Calendar

Southern California Sports Resources

Volleyball

Southern California Sports Resources

Triathlon

Southern California Sports Resources