Bakersfield Starlings: Welcome
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WELCOME! Follow this link to register on-line for our events, Thank you!
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Home site for
Bakersfield Starlings,
an affiliate of Starlings Volleyball USA.
Nothing you really LOVE
is hard work ...
No matter how much
you SWEAT!
MISSION STATEMENT
To provide the equal opportunity for girls from diverse, lower socioeconomic environments to train and compete at USA Volleyball's Junior Olympic level; to encourage teamwork, health, positive life skills, and academic achievement; to establish member clubs throughout the nation that are community-based and self-sustaining.
Philosophy
The Starlings believe in supporting the participation of girls in volleyball because:· Girls who participate in sports are 92% less likely to get involved with drugs.
· Girls who participate in sports are 80% less likely to have an unwanted pregnancy.
· Girls who participate in sports are three times more likely to graduate from high school.
· Girls who participate in sports have a higher level of self esteem.
The sport of volleyball is ideal for the inner cities and rural areas of America—inexpensive, non-contact, and inherently a social game requiring communication and cooperation. Girls playing volleyball in the United States outnumber boys, 12 to 1. It is truly the “girl’s game” of America.
Starlings Volleyball Clubs excludes no girl due to financial hardship. While junior club volleyball dues around the nation are often exclusionary, Starlings club dues are dramatically minimized and some girls are provided work opportunities in exchange for monthly dues. Additionally, all Starlings clubs are required to raise part of their budget through fundraising.
Each individual Starlings club is encouraged to adopt a mentoring program to nurture personal growth and educational achievement.
DONT FORGET TO SIGN OUR "GUESTBOOK"!
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STAR by TAMAYRA GRAY
Handout: ABOUT THE BAKERSFIELD STARLINGS
Sunday, June 14
Alliant International University
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BALBOA PARK ACTIVITY CENTER
2145 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101-4753
Phone: (858) 581-7100
http://www.san.diego.gov/park-and-recreation/parks/activctr.shtml
The Balboa Park Activity Center (BPAC) is located at the corner of
Park Blvd. and Inspiration Pt. Way
From Freeway 8:
take Hwy 163 south.
From Hwy 163 south:
take the Park Blvd. Exit. Left on Park Blvd. The BPAC will be on the right at the corner of Park Blvd. And Inspiration Pt. Way.
From Freeway 94:
continue until freeway ends and becomes "F" St. Continue on "F" St. to 12th Avenue. Turn right on 12th (which eventually becomes Park Blvd.). The BPAC will be on the right at the corner of Park Blvd. And Inspiration Pt. Way.
From Freeway 5 South:
take the 10th Ave. exit. Take 10th to “A” Street, Left on “A” Street. Take “A” Street to 12th Ave. 12th Ave. Becomes Park Blvd.
The BPAC will be on the right at the corner of Park Blvd. And Inspiration Pt. Way.
From Freeway 5 North:
take the “B” Street exit. Left on “B” Street to 12th Ave. Right on 12th Ave. (which eventually becomes Park Blvd.). The BPAC will be on the right at the corner of Park Blvd. And Inspiration Pt. Way.
Parking for the Activity Center is available in the large parking lot which may be accessed
from President's Way off of Park Blvd. or Inspiration Pt. Way.
(From Inspiration Pt. Way, turn right at the 1st Stop Sign. This takes you directly into the parking lot. The area closest to the
Activity Center is the portion right next to Park Blvd. - there is a crosswalk and pedestrian signal at this corner.)
PLEASE NOTE THAT PARKING IS NOT ALLOWED ON INSPIRATION PT. WAY
exception: Mon-Fri after 5 p.m. / Sat, Sun, Holidays anytime
SWEETWATER HIGH SCHOOL
2900 Highland
National City, CA 91950
Find your way to Highway 54 (805 south to 54 west) or (5 south to 54 east).
Take the Highland Ave. exit north (right if you came 805) or (left if you came 5).
You see Sweetwater High on your left as you approach the first signal.
SAN DIEGO CITY COLLEGE (HARRY WEST GYM)
1313 PARK BLVD, SAN DIEGO 92101
See above directions to Balboa Activity Center and park there (from Balboa, walk to Harry West Gym).
Saturday, May 2
12th Annual Starlings National Tournament-San Diego, California-CLICK HERE!
Sunday, May 10
CLICK HERE FOR GRASS TOURNEY INFO
Sunday, May 10
CLICK HERE FOR INDOOR TOURNEY INFO
Friday, April 10
JR. STARLINGS DEVELOPMENTAL VOLLEYBALL PROGRAM
SESSION 1: APRIL 15, 2009 TO MAY 20, 2009
HIGHLAND HS
2900 ROYAL SCOTTS WAY
and
LAKESIDE SCHOOL
(NO VOLLEYTOTS AT THIS LOCATION)
Non-competitive developmental volleyball program for ages 3-14, conducted by the Bakersfield Starlings Volleyball Club.
The participants will be taught the basic fundamentals based on their age and ability level. They will receive individual and "game play" instruction.
"Volleytots" and "Lil' Starlings" will meet from 6 to 7pm on Wednesdays.
"Jr. Starlings" will meet from 6 to 7 pm on Monday and Wednesday
JR. STARLINGS - AGES 11 TO 14
LIL' STARLINGS - AGES 7 TO 10
VOLLEYTOTS - AGES 3 TO 6
For info: Call 588-7368 or email jhodge001@bak.rr.com.
To register: Click on the "register for our events" link and register on-line using a major credit card or click on the link below and download the registration form.
Handout: JR. STARLINGS
Monday, March 23
CLICK ON THIS LINK TO ORDER BAKERSFIELD STARLINGS FAN GEAR.
Handout: Order form
Wednesday, March 25
Bakersfield Starlings Volleyball Club
and Volleyball Magazine HaveTeamed Up For An Awesome Offer!
We have partnered with Volleyball Magazine to offer a special,discounted subscription to the only nationally distributed, monthly
magazine that covers everything that volleyball has to offer.
Whether you’re into indoor or outdoor volleyball; club athletes or
beach standouts; rising stars or college players; or current
Olympians or retired stars, you’ll find that Volleyball’s articles areloaded with behind-the-scenes details and interviews you just can’t
get anywhere else.
The magazine’s instructional, fitness, and self-improvement articles are
written by renowned trainers and the star players themselves and are
referenced on coaches’ bulletin boards around the country. Volleyball
can’t be beat for its comprehensive event coverage, reviews of the latest
gear, ratings and rankings, and world-class photography.
Published 12 times per year, Volleyball is the authoritativevoice. Don’t miss any of the action!
GET THE MAY ISSUE WHICH HAS A FEATURED ARTICLE ON THE LIFE OF OUR OWN COACH NOEMI "NEMO" PEREZ!
Take advantage of our partnership to receive 12 issues of Volleyball foronly $25.97 – that’s almost $34 off the newsstand price!
and enter SPBS09 in the offer code box.
One-year Volleyball,12 issues: $25.97
CLICK ON THE LINK ABOVE FOR REGISTRATION INFO
OR
CLCIK ON THE HANDOUT FOR A REGISTRATION FORM
and enter SPBS09 in the offer code box.
Handout: VOLLEYBALL MAGAZINE REGISTRATION FORM
Monday, February 9
*PLEASE SEE THE MAY ISSUE OF VOLLEYBALL MAGAZINE WHERE THEY HAVE AN ARTICLE DEDICATED TO THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF COACH NOEMI "NEMO" PEREZ
It is with deep sadness that I must inform you of the tragic loss of our own COACH NOEMI PEREZ.
Coach Perez (Nemo) was killed by a drunk driver on Sunday, she was 18 years old. She graduated in 2008 from Arvin High School. She was returning to Arvin after spending the day studying at CSUB, where she was attending.
Nemo was an original Bakersfield Starling, starting the program at just 13 years old. She was active coaching our Jr. Starlings, Arvin Starlings and currently as the 14u Noemi coach.
We are devastated by the loss of this beautiful, positive, and productive young woman. Please pray for her family as they are somehow dealing with this horrific tragedy.
Please bear with us as this is a deeply personal loss for the coaches, staff and particularly for the 18u girls. Nemo has been a part of our family for many years. I will get info out to you as soon as I can.
Johnitta
Memorial T-shirts are now available. All proceeds will go directly to Coach Nemo's family and to establish a scholarship in her name and memory. These T-shirts are being offered to all of our Starlings clubs around the county. It is our hope that we can improve her family's living standard and that of deserving young women through a scholarship as a part of her legacy.
*Click on the following link and turn it in to your coach, along with payment by Feb 21, 2009. Thank you for your support.
Handout: Order form
Thursday, December 11
You can dowload the SPONSOR LETTER now. Please be sure to download both pages. Any money received will go to the individual account first. Any balance over will be placed into the general club account.
Handout: SPONSOR LETTER
Monday, March 24
Check out the following article about Starlings in the AVCA magazine. See if you can find any girls in the picture from Starlings Bakersfield! Enjoy! Way to go Bryon Shewman, National Starlings Director.
http://www.avca.org/bshewmaninterview-vbiz-3-13-2008.asp
Saturday, November 1
Click here to read a nice article in MAS magazine.