PACIFIC GROVE WEEKLY SUMMARY
March 28, 2014
WATER
Stage 1 Water Use is in Effect. Monterey Peninsula residents and businesses are
the most conservation-minded in all of California. Peninsula people seem to have a sixth sense
about water conservation. We are currently in Stage 1 of the Expanded Conservation Plan. It is
critical that we are mindful about our water use to ensure that there is a future supply.
Following Stage 1 Rules right now is mandatory. It's important to be conservation-minded every
day. Please make sure to follow the NEW two-day per week outdoor watering schedule: all
Monterey Peninsula addresses may water only on Saturdays & Wednesdays
To learn more about the Stage 1 requirements, visit www.montereywaterinfo.org or call CalAm’s Conservation Offices at (831) 646-3205 or (831) 658-5601.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Tsunami Awareness and Safety. A tsunami is a series of large ocean waves usually caused by a
major earthquake on the sea floor, a landslide, or volcanic activity. Tsunamis are not affected by
tides or currents; a tsunami in the ocean means the whole water column is moving, not just the
surface. A tsunami can strike any ocean shoreline. See attached flyers for information on how
you can become prepared in the event of a tsunami.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Good Old Days Firefighter Challenge. On April 6, 2014, at 11:00 a.m., Monterey Firefighters
will participate in the “Firefighter Combat Challenge” as part of the Pacific Grove Good Old
Days festivities. The challenge will take place at the corner of Congress and Lighthouse in the
City of Pacific Grove and is sponsored by the Monterey Firemen’s Association, Monterey Fire
Local IAFF 3707, and the Pacific Grove Firefighter’s Volunteer Association.
Firefighters from all over Monterey County will demonstrate their skills by carrying a hose pack
up three flights of stairs, then hoisting a hose bundle to the top floor. They then descend three
flights, simulate forcible entry, and proceed to advancing a charged hose line to “extinguish” a
target (simulated fire) and finish with a rescue drag. Trophies will be awarded for the fastest
overall time and the fastest four person team combined time.
For further information please contact: Bobby Flood, Email: [email protected]
Phone: 831-277-2520
HUMAN RESOURCES
Current Recruitments. In addition to those recruitments reported on previously, the City is
currently recruiting for the following positions.
 City Clerk
 Police Records Supervisor
 Police Administrative Services Manager
 Police Commander
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Job flyers for each position are available on the city’s Human Resources web page.
LAW/POLICE DEPARTMENT
Weekly Highlights. Attached you will find Chief Myers’ Weekly Police Report for the week of
March 21, 2014 to March 27, 2014 with the Year-to-Date Monthly Highlights.
Recruitments. The City if recruiting the following positions within the police department:
Police Commander
Police Administrative Services Manager
Records Supervisor
Police Officer
Job flyers can be found on-line on the City’s webpage/HR. Applications for these full-time
positions are accepted on-line only through CalOPPS at:
https://www.calopps.org/profile_agency.cfm?id=174
Welcome. Please join the Police Department in welcoming Guillermina (Guille – pronounced
GHIA) Cedillo. Ms. Cedillo is administratively assisting the Police Department while the
department recruits and hires a Police Records Supervisor. Ms. Cedillo has more than 30 years
of experience with the Salinas Police Department as an administrative secretary, and brings a
wealth of knowledge and experience. Ms. Cedillo will be working out of the Police Records
Administration Office, extension 3147.
RECREATION
Community Ctr. Spring Break – Tennis Camp
The SZ Tennis Academy will be conducting their 11th Spring Tennis Camp for children ages 614 at the community courts at the Morris Dill Courts (515 Junipero Ave.), March 31 – April 4
from 9:00 am – 3:30 pm for only $125. Call the center at 648 – 5729 to register (see attached
tennis flyer for more details).
Youth Track Club. The Recreation Department is taking registrations (at City Hall) for its
Youth Track Club (flyer attached). Practices begin on April 10th and our first track meet will be
on May 3rd.
Swimming. The Stillwell Children’s Pool at Lovers Point will be opening daily for recreational
swimming from Friday May 23 – Monday, September 1 (flyer attached).
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Vicki L.H. Myers
Chief of Police
PACIFIC GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT
580 Pine Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 648-3143 – Fax (831) 648-3163
Cassie McSorley
Commander
“Our community, your police”
Melanie Rogers
Administrative Manager
March 21, 2014 to March 27, 2014
Weekly Highlights
Traffic Accidents
Arrests
Written Reports
Citations Issued
Parking Citations
Field Interviews
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3
51
10
0
8
2013 - 2014 YTD Monthly Highlights
Months
Jan Feb Mar Apr
Traffic Accidents
15
18
Arrests
15
9
Written Reports*
220 175
Citations Issued
49
80
Parking Citations
52
13
Field Interviews
33
28
*- # includes traffic accidents
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
2014
YTD
2013
YTD
33
22
24
35
395
538
129
241
65
912
61
179
2013 - 2014 YTD Crime Comparison
Crime 2013
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
2013
YTD
Feb
Homicide (H)
0
0
0
0
Rape (S)
0
2
2
0
Robbery ®
0
0
0
1
Assault - Aggravated (A)
1
2
3
2
Assault - Simple
4
4
8
9
Burglary (B)
8
6
14
19
Larceny (T)
20
10
30
26
Auto Theft (V)
1
2
3
0
Domestic Violence
7
4
11
13
Arson
0
0
0
2
Totals (does not include assault - simple or DV)
Mar
2014
YTD
Jan
Additional Items to Consider Adding to an Emergency Supply Kit:
q Prescription medications and glasses
q Infant formula and diapers
q Pet food and extra water for your pet
q Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies,
identification and bank account records in a waterproof, portable container
q Cash or traveler’s checks and change
q Emergency reference material such as a first aid book or information
from www.ready.gov
q Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person. Consider additional bedding
if you live in a cold-weather climate.
q Complete change of clothing including a long sleeved shirt, long
pants and sturdy shoes. Consider additional clothing if you live in a
cold-weather climate.
q Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper – When diluted nine parts water
to one part bleach, bleach can be used as a disinfectant. Or in an emergency, you can use it to
treat water by using 16 drops of regular household liquid bleach per gallon of water. Do not
use scented, color safe or bleaches with added cleaners.
q Fire Extinguisher
q Matches in a waterproof container
q Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items
q Mess kits, paper cups, plates and plastic utensils, paper towels
q Paper and pencil
q Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children
Emergency
Supply List
www.ready.gov
Recommended Items to Include in
a Basic Emergency Supply Kit:
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Water, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days,
for drinking and sanitation
Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with
tone alert and extra batteries for both
Flashlight and extra batteries
First aid kit
Whistle to signal for help
Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air and plastic
sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
Through its Ready Campaign,
the Federal Emergency Management Agency
educates and empowers Americans to take
some simple steps to prepare for and
respond to potential emergencies, including
natural disasters and terrorist attacks. Ready
asks individuals to do three key things: get
an emergency supply kit, make a family
emergency plan, and be informed about the
different types of emergencies that could
occur and their appropriate responses.
All Americans should have some basic
supplies on hand in order to survive for at
least three days if an emergency occurs.
Following is a listing of some basic items that
every emergency supply kit should include.
However, it is important that individuals
review this list and consider where they live
and the unique needs of their family in order
to create an emergency supply kit that will
meet these needs. Individuals should also
consider having at least two emergency
supply kits, one full kit at home and smaller
portable kits in their workplace, vehicle or
other places they spend time.
Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food)
Local maps
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Washington, DC 20472
Survive the Waves
Preparation is vital in advance of any natural disaster. In honor of Tsunami Preparedness Week,
take time to familiarize yourself with important tsunami terminology as well as the early
warning signs of these giant waves which include:
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A strong earthquake lasting 20 seconds or more near a coastal area;
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A sudden unexpected rise or fall of the ocean tide or height; and
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A loud, roaring sound coming from the ocean.
In addition to having an emergency supply kit and family communications plan, the following are
things you can do to prepare and protect yourself, your family and property from the effects of
a tsunami:
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Learn your communities warning systems and disaster plans including evacuation routes;
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Know the tsunami history and flooding elevation of the area where you live, work or visit;
and
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Find out the location of the nearest tsunami shelter or safe area.
If a tsunami warning has been issued for your area, move inland to higher ground immediately
and stay away from the beach. Follow evacuation orders issued by authorities. Take your pets
with you and remember to check on neighbors who may require special assistance.
For more information about tsunami awareness and safety, download the attached factsheets
and take your preparedness efforts to the next level.
Is Our Community Tsunami Ready?
Since we live on the shore and in low coastal areas, we are at risk for tsunamis. The most
destructive tsunamis have occurred along the coasts of California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska
and Hawaii. Schools, playgrounds, hospitals and homes are often built in areas vulnerable to
tsunamis. That’s why the National Weather Service developed the TsunamiReady Program. This
program helps cities in coastal areas prepare for potential tsunami-related consequences and
minimize loss.
Is our community TsunamiReady? View the TsunamiReady Communities map to find out! Our
area (Monterey County) is on the list, with the more than 150 communities that are! To be
recognized as a TsunamiReady community, here are some of the requirements that must be
met:
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Establish a 24-hour warning point and emergency operations center;
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Have more than one way to receive tsunami warnings and to alert public; and
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Develop a formal tsunami plan, which includes holding emergency exercises.
Will you help your community get ready? For a full list of criteria and to download an
application, visit the TsunamiReady websites listed below:
http://www.ready.gov/tsunamis
http://www.tsunamiready.noaa.gov/
http://www.tsunamiready.noaa.gov/ts-communities.htm
http://www.tsunamiready.noaa.gov/ts-com/ca-ts.htm
Tsunami Awareness and Safety
What is a tsunami and where do they happen?
A tsunami is a series of large ocean waves usually caused by a major
earthquake on the sea floor, a landslide, or volcanic activity. Tsunamis
are not affected by tides or currents; a tsunami in the ocean means
the whole water column is moving, not just the surface. A tsunami can
strike any ocean shoreline.
When tsunami waves enter shallow water, they rise to form massive moving
water called “runup.” The runup, which can be many feet high, then rushes
onto shore, striking the coast with tremendous, destructive force.
If you are on the shore and in a low coastal area, you should know that a
tsunami could arrive within minutes after the earth shakes. A devastating
tsunami can also happen when a major earthquake happens far away.
Recent earthquakes in Chile and Japan have caused tsunami strikes in Hawaii, Alaska, Washington, Oregon, and
California, causing loss of life and millions of dollars in property damage.
The tsunami danger period can continue for many hours as the waters move onto land, recede, and return. Sometimes, the
second or third waves are more devastating than the first. A tsunami can occur during any season of the year and at any
time, day or night.
What is the best source of information in a tsunami situation?
Listen to local news reports and visit the NOAA/National Weather Service website, tsunami.gov.
The International Tsunami Warning System monitors oceans through a network of buoys and scientific instruments. When the
instruments detect a major earthquake and the potential for a tsunami to occur, warnings are issued to local authorities who can
order the evacuation of low-lying areas, if necessary.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National
Weather Service operates two tsunami warning centers:
The National Tsunami Warning Center (NTWC) in Palmer, Alaska, serves all
U.S. states except Hawaii. It also serves Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and
Canada.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) in Ewa Beach, Hawaii, serves
Hawaii and the U.S. Pacific territories. It also serves as an international warning
center for the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean and South China Seas.
This information provided by the National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program, a partnership of the NOAA/National Weather Service,
the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the U.S. Geological Survey, and 29 U.S. states and territories.
What are the warning signs of a tsunami?
What should I do when a tsunami may happen?
• A strong earthquake, felt in a coastal area, that causes
difficulty standing
If you are in a coastal area and feel a strong earthquake:
• Drop, cover, and hold on. You should first protect
yourself from the earthquake.
• A noticeable rapid rise or fall in coastal waters
• A loud roaring sound coming from the ocean
How can I prepare for a tsunami ahead of time?
Find out if your home, school, workplace, or other
frequently visited places are in a tsunami hazard
area or evacuation zone. If they are:
• Know their height above sea level and their
distance from the coast and other high-risk waters.
Evacuations may be based on these numbers.
• Plan evacuation routes to safe locations from
these places. If possible, pick locations 100 feet
(30 meters) above sea level or as far as 2 miles (3
kilometers) inland, away from the coast. If you cannot
get this high or far, go as high or far as you can.
Every foot inland or upward may make a difference.
You should plan to be able to reach a safe location
on foot within 15 minutes. An alternative in some
areas is “vertical evacuation,” which means going to
a high floor of a tall building.
• Find out what your school’s evacuation plan is.
Schools will keep children safe by moving them out
of harm’s way. Find out where the assembly area is
and where you should pick up your children. Do not
rush to the school during an evacuation.
• Put together a family emergency plan and a portable
disaster supplies kit that is easily accessible and
contains basic items you and your family may need
in an emergency.
• Practice walking evacuation routes. Familiarity may
save your life. Be able to follow your escape route
at night and during inclement weather. Practicing
your plan will make it easier to understand and to do
during an actual emergency.
If you are a coastal visitor, find out about local
tsunami safety procedures. For long-lead time
warnings, you may be asked to leave by driving
away. For short lead-time warnings, you may be
able to take refuge in reinforced concrete hotel
structures on the third floor or above.
• When the shaking stops, move quickly to higher ground
away from the coast. A tsunami may be coming within
minutes.
• Be prepared for aftershocks, which happen frequently
after earthquakes. Each time the earth shakes, drop,
cover, and hold on.
• Move to your designated safe location or as far inland
and uphill as possible.
During a tsunami watch:
• Use a NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards or listen to
local radio or TV for updated information.
• Locate loved-ones and review evacuation plans. Be
ready to move quickly if a tsunami warning is issued.
During a tsunami advisory:
• Because of the threat of a potential tsunami that may
produce strong currents or waves dangerous to those
in or near the water, local officials may close beaches,
evacuate harbors and marinas, and ask ships to
reposition to deep water. Obey their directions.
During a tsunami warning:
• If you hear a tsunami warning siren, detect signs of a
tsunami, or hear about a tsunami warning on the radio
or TV, leave immediately.
• Ask neighbors who may need help leaving to come with
you and offer assistance.
• Bring pets with you to keep them safe.
• Take your disaster supplies kit. Having supplies will
make you more comfortable.
• Move to higher ground as far inland as possible.
Watching a tsunami near the shore is dangerous, and it
is against the law to remain in an evacuated area.
• Keep listening to NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards or
local radio or TV for the latest updates.
What should I do after a tsunami?
• Return home only after local officials tell you it is safe. A
tsunami is a series of waves that may continue for hours.
Do not assume that after one wave the danger is over.
The next wave may be larger than the first.
• Stay away from damaged areas so emergency
responders can have full access.
This information provided by the National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation
Program, a partnership of the NOAA/National Weather Service,
the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the U.S. Geological
Survey, and 29 U.S. states and territories.
• Stay out of any building that has water around it.
• Be careful reentering buildings or homes. Tsunami-driven
floodwater may have damaged buildings.
NOTICE: The Pacific Grove Unified School District neither endorses nor
sponsors the organization or activity represented in this document!
2014 PACIFIC GROVE TRACK CLUB
**CO-SPONSORED BY THE BIG SUR INTERNATIONAL MARATHON! (B.S.I.M.)
PACIFIC GROVE RECREATION DEPARTMENT
300 FOREST AVENUE
PACIFIC GROVE, CA 93950
648 – 3130
A sports program through the Pacific Grove Middle School
& the Pacific Grove Recreation Office.
AGES:
Boys and Girls
7-14 Years (Age as of December 31, 2014)
Boys/Girls 7-8
Group A() 2006-07
Boys/Girls 9-10 Group I
2004-05
Boys/Girls 11-12 Group II
2002-03
Boys/Girls 13-14 Group III
2000-01
PRACTICES:
Weekly practices on Thursdays, at the Pacific Grove Middle School
Track at 835 Fountain Ave. (Drop-off at Fountain & Hillcrest Ave.)
Practice time is from 3:00-4:30 pm, April 10 through May 29, 2014
TRACK MEETS:
Saturday,
Saturday,
Saturday,
Saturday,
Saturday,
(Tentative dates & locations, subject to change.)
P. G. Invitational, 10:00 am – 1:30 am (@ Pacific Grove High School)
C.P.R.S. Youth Fitness Day, 9:30 am-1:30 pm, (@ M.P.C. Track)
D.L.I. Invitational, 10:00 am – 1:30 pm (@ Price Fitness Center – PoM)
Peninsula Invitational, 10:00 am – 1:30 am (@ Pacific Grove High School)
Nor/Cal State Hershey Meet (, ) San Jose, All Day
May 3, 2014
May 10, 2014
May 17, 2014
May 31, 2014
June 15, 2013
(Other meets to be announced)
 - Advanced Registration Required by May 29 !!! (for 9-14 yr. olds) No additional costs!
 - 7 and 8 Year olds not eligible for Nor/Cal State Meet
FEE:
$30 Resident,
REGISTRATION:
$40 Non-Resident
At Pacific Grove City Hall, 300 Forest Ave.
8:00 am-4:30 pm, weekdays
Contact the Donald Mothershead with the Recreation Department at 648 – 3130
if you have questions or if you would like more information.
or Email Coach Don at
[email protected]
(Over, for information about the High School Track schedule)
PLEASE NOTE:
Track Club members are encouraged to observe the high school track meets at Pacific Grove High
School which are listed below. Anyone interested in assisting with timing or starting blocks should
call Mr. Mothershead at (831) 648-3130.
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Saturday, April 26, 2014
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Friday, May 16, 2016
3:30-5:30 PM
3:30-5:30 PM
10:00 – 5:00 PM
3:30-5:30 PM
3:00-6:30 PM
Pacific Grove (vs) Soledad
Pacific Grove in a Cluster Meet
Rotary Invitational
Pacific Grove in a Peninsula Meet
M.T.A.L. League Championship Meet
Additionally, Pacific Grove Middle School students are encouraged to participate in the Mission
Trail Junior Athletic League Track & Field program. Sport Packets and Physical forms are
available in the Middle School office. (see Ms. Apple)
MTJAL meets will be held on Wednesdays, March 26, April 9 and April 23.
More information is available from Coach Dezi Pettas ([email protected])
P. G.
TRACK
CLUB
City of Pacific Grove Recreation Department
300 Forest Avenue  Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 648 – 3130
REGISTRATION FORM (Please Print)
PARTICIPANT
Name: First____________________________________ Last______________________________________ Male/Female
Resident Address__________________________________ City_________________________ State_____ Zip_______
Home Phone_____________________________________ Work Phone_______________________________________
E-MAIL Address___________________________________@_________________________________________________
Emergency Contact_______________________________________ Emergency Contact Phone_____________________
Date of Birth__________________
Grade______
Age________
School_______________________________________
Special Medical Instructions ____________________________________________________________________________
Doctor’s Name ____________________________________ Telephone Number ________________________________
PARENT/GUARDIAN
Parent/Guardian Name: First________________________________ Last _____________________________________
Mailing Address (if different)_____________________________ City____________________ State_____ Zip________
Activity #
Session #
_ 16010__
____1____
ACTIVITY & SESSION
Activity Name
Days of Week
(P. G. RESIDENT)
_YOUTH TRACK
Time
__Thursdays___ 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Fee
_$ 30__**
(NON-RESIDENT)
____1____
_YOUTH TRACK
__Thursdays___ 3:00 – 5:00 pm _$ 40__**
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_ 16010__
T-SHIRT SIZE:
_____ YS
_____ YM
_____ YL
_____ AS
_____ AM
_____ AL
_____ AXL
_____ AXXL
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(Please note: In order to receive a Shirt, orders are due by April 18 !)
Permission to participate in the above programs sponsored by the Pacific Grove Recreation Department is given for myself and/or my child(ren) as
shown. In consideration of participation in this program, I hereby hold harmless and release the PG Unified School District, the City of Pacific
Grove and its employees and volunteers from any and all liability for injury suffered by myself or my child(ren) arising from or connected with this
program and I assume all risk for any injuries. I further give my permission for photos of my child to be used by City Staff in the Media (Activity
Guides, Flyers, Facebook, etc.)
_____ Participant _____ Parent
_____ Guardian Signature______________________________________________
(Signature Required to Register)
Checks payable to: CITY OF PACIFIC GROVE
Mail to: City of Pacific Grove Recreation Office, 300 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950. If mailing in registration form, you
must include a self-addressed stamped envelope if you would like a receipt mailed to you.
**REFUND POLICY: 1) No refunds after class begins. 2) Refunds given if notified three working days before the class
begins. A 25% service charge will be assessed. 3) Full refunds given if class is cancelled by the City.
Sponsored by the Pacific Grove Recreation Department
11th Annual Spring Break Tennis Camp!
at the Morris Dill Tennis Courts
(515 Junipero Ave, Pacific Grove)
March 31 – April 4, 2014
for Ages 6 yrs. and older
from 9am to 3:30pm – Tuition $125
SZTA is home of the areas finest Tennis Academy. SZ Tennis Academy has produced numerous
college scholarship tennis athletes over the last 11 years. We are dedicated to your child’s success on and off the
court. Come get started the right way and experience the SZTA difference. Meet Sevan Zenopian
(director/owner) and a former division 1 college scholar tennis athlete. Plan this success, with Sevan; he will map
out exactly what your child needs to do to take their tennis to the collegiate level. It is an incredibly competitive
academic environment these days, and our program has proven itself capable of differentiating your child via
tennis, thus opening academic doors that may have been closed to them prior.
While developing the top players and the future adults, of our area, here are some of the classes to our year
around programs, taught by Armand Zenopian
UTR or Under The Rainbow Instructional beginner 6 to 10 years olds
Two mandatory classes per week to pick from:
Tuesday 3:30-4:15pm
Thursday 2:30-3:15pm
Sunday 3:15-4pm
SJ or Super Juniors Instructional 8 to 12 years olds
Two mandatory classes per week to pick from:
Wednesday 3:45-4:45pm
Thursday 3:45-4:45pm
Sunday 2:15-3:15pm
SSJ TG or Super Super Juniors Top Guns 12 to 17 years olds
High School level & USTA Tournament prep class
Two mandatory Classes per week to pick from:
Monday 4-5pm
Friday 4:15-5:15pm
Saturday 3-4pm
Saturday 4-5pm
Sunday 12:15-1:15pm
Sunday 1:15-2:15pm
We also offer: GPS or Get Prepared by Sevan for the ATP
This is the SZTA's college preparatory tennis program for tournament level players and High School Varsity
players. This group runs daily and is designed to turn your child into an Advanced Tennis Player (ATP).
Graduates of this program have gone on to attend such schools as, Stanford, Vanderbilt, Fordham, John
Hopkins, UC Davis & many more. This program is guaranteed to offer your child MANY more academic
options when applying to college by differentiating them from the crowd.
Taught by former Cal Poly Division I scholarship student & Northern California Rookie Pro of the Year, Sevan
Zenopian. Prior to attendance, Sevan must verify the student’s level of play.
For more details call (831) 809 - 0403
or e-mail: [email protected]