NCCC
PRACTICE
SCHEDULE
2005
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PLEASE REFER TO THIS SCHEDULE BEFORE SETTING OUT!
| date | time | location | confirmed |
| 4/17/2005 (SUN) PRACTICE/SCRIMMAGE | 2:00 PM | SANTA CLARA | 4/6/2005 |
| 5/1/2005 (SUN) PRACTICE/SCRIMMAGE | 2:00 PM | SANTA CLARA | 4/6/2005 |
| 5/14-15/2005 (SAT + SUN) LIVERMORE HIGHLAND GAMES FOUR TEAM TOURNAMENT |
9:00 AM | ROBERTSON PARK, LIVERMORE | 4/6/2005 |
| 5/29/2005 (SUN) PRACTICE/SCRIMMAGE | 2:00 PM | SAN MATEO | 1/3/2005 |
| 6/12/2005 (SUN) PRACTICE/SCRIMMAGE | 2:00 PM | FREMONT | 1/3/2005 |
| 6/18/2005 (SAT) CAMPBELL HIGHLAND GAMES TOURNAMENT MATCHES |
9:00 AM | CAMPBELL COMMUNITY CENTER, CAMPBELL | 1/3/2005 |
| 6/26/2005 (SUN) PRACTICE/SCRIMMAGE | 2:00 PM | SANTA CLARA | 1/3/2005 |
| 7/9-10/2005 (SAT + SUN) DUNSMUIR HIGHLAND GAMES DEMONSTRATION MATCHES |
11:00 AM | DUNSMUIR HOUSE, OAKLAND | 1/3/2005 |
| 7/17/2005 (SUN) PRACTICE/SCRIMMAGE | 2:00 PM | SAN MATEO | 1/3/2005 |
| 7/31/2005 (SUN) PRACTICE/SCRIMMAGE | 2:00 PM | SANTA CLARA | 1/3/2005 |
| 8/6-7/2005 (SAT + SUN) MONTEREY HIGHLAND GAMES GLEN FARCLAS CUP |
10:00 AM | TORO PARK, SALINAS | 1/3/2005 |
| 8/21/2005 (SUN) PRACTICE/SCRIMMAGE | 2:00 PM | SAN MATEO | 1/5/2004 |
| 9/3-4/2005 (SAT + SUN) PLEASANTON HIGHLAND GAMES INFORMATION TABLE |
9:00 AM | ALAMEDA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, PLEASANTON | 1/3/2005 |
| 9/11/2005 (SUN) PRACTICE/SCRIMMAGE | 2:00 PM | SANTA CLARA | 1/3/2005 |
| 9/24/2005 (SAT) DIXON HIGHLAND GAMES TOURNAMENT MATCHES |
8:30 AM | DIXON | 1/3/2005 |
| 10/2/2005 (SUN) PRACTICE/SCRIMMAGE | 3:00 PM | SAN MATEO | 1/3/2005 |
| 10/16/2005 (SUN) PRACTICE/SCRIMMAGE | 2:00 PM | SANTA CLARA | 1/3/2005 |
| 10/30/2005 (SUN) PRACTICE/SCRIMMAGE | 3:00 PM | SAN MATEO | 1/3/2005 |
| 11/13/2005 (SUN) CHALLENGE MATCH |
11:00 PM | SANTA CLARA | 1/3/2005 |
| 12/4/2005 (SUN) PRACTICE/SCRIMMAGE/MEETING | 2:00 PM | SANTA CLARA | 1/3/2005 |
| ** HOLIDAY BREAK ** |
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* We request that players attending practices and Highland Games wear full uniforms as it makes it much easier to have two teams and really helps us with photos. In addition to shinguards and cups, our uniform includes black socks, black shorts (or sweats), and an NCCC shirt (for shirts contact Michael). Any further clarifications can be obtained from Elheran.
NORTH BAY NOTE: The Santa Rosa meetings are now part of the overall NCCC schedule. Directions to the practice site can be found here, and you can obtain other information by calling Ron at this email address or emailing us. |
DIRECTIONS TO OUR SANTA CLARA PRIMARY & SECONDARY PRACTICE SITES:
SANTA CLARA CENTRAL PARK
969 Kiely Blvd, Santa Clara, 95051-5002
From East Bay:
Take 680 or 880 south to 280; head towards SF on 280. Just N/W of 280/880/17 junction, exit on Saratoga, turn right at the end of the ramp, work your way to left lane, and turn left onto Kiely at the second light (1.5 blocks). Come north on Kiely about 1 mile, cross over Homestead, the next right turn should be Benton Street, turn right onto Benton, follow Benton to White St, turn right. White Street will eventually run along the park on your right. Look for the Baseball Back stops and park. Note this is between the Swimming Pool and the Tennis Courts and if you pass the George Haines Swim Center you have gone too far, also if we are not there, look for a note posted along the fence or go to the secondary practice site which is the field north of the Community Center, which is off of Keily Blvd between Benton St and Homestead Road. Go out to Benton St and turn Left, go to Kiely and turn left, the Center will be on your left.
Alternate route from 880 is to take the Montague Expressway off of 880, stay on it ill turns into San Tomas Expressway and then follow the directions for San Tomas Expressway from the 101 directions below.
From West Bay:
From 280
Take 280 south, take Saratoga exit, come across 280 on the overpass, and follow the directions above.
From 101:
Take 101 south, to Great America Parkway, head south, it will turn into Bowers, which will turn into Kiely at El Camino. The next stoplight is Benton; turn left onto Benton, follow Benton to White St, turn right. White Street will eventually run along the park on your right. Look for the Baseball Back stops and park. Note this is between the Swimming Pool and the Tennis Courts and if you pass the George Haines Swim Center you have gone too far, also if we are not there, look for a note posted along the fence or go to the secondary practice site which is the field north of the Community Center, which is off of Keily Blvd between Benton St and Homestead Road. Go out to Benton St and turn Left, go to Kiely and turn left, the Center will be on your left.
From 101 you can also take San Tomas Expressway south to Benton, turn right on to Benton, turn left on White Street, the follow as above.
Note: These fields are between the Swimming Pool and the Tennis Courts, if you pass the George Haines Swim Center you have gone too far. If we are not there, look for a note posted along the fence or try the fields next to the Community Center, along Kiely. From West Bay: Take 280 south, take Saratoga exit, come across 280 on the overpass, and follow the directions above.
DIRECTIONS TO OUR SAN MATEO PRACTICE SITE:
FIESTA MEADOWS PARK
Bermuda & Fiesta Drive, San Mateo, 94403
From Highway 101/880:
West on 92 (crossing the San Mateo bridge if you're coming from 880) to Delaware/Fairgrounds exit. Right onto Delaware heading south. Left onto Bermuda. Drive past school (Fiesta something) and road curves to the right. Soccer field is on the left with a small off street parking lot also on the left.
From Highway 280:
East on 92 to Delaware/Fairgrounds exit. Right onto Delaware heading south. Left onto Bermuda. Drive past school (Fiesta something) and road curves to the right. Soccer field is on the left with a small off street parking lot also on the left.
DIRECTIONS TO OUR FREMONT PRACTICE SITE:
MISSION SAN JOSE COMMUNITY PARK
Mission Blvd (238) between Cadenica St. & Callery Ct., Fremont 94539
(Though the parks address is Mission Blvd we use Driscoll Rd for access)
From the north on Highway 680:
Take 680 south to the Mission Blvd exit, from the exit turn right onto Mission Blvd, go to Driscoll Rd, turn left and the turn left into the Hopkins Junior High School parking lot (Cross street is Amaploa Dr). Go to back of the lot and walk in through the school.
From the north on Highway 880:
Go south on 880 to Auto Mall Parkway, turn left onto Auto Mall Parkway, which will become Auto Mall Parkway/Durham Road, take 680 (Sacramento) North to Mission Blvd (238) exit, from the exit turn left onto Mission Blvd, go to Driscoll Rd, turn left and the turn left into the Hopkins Junior High School parking lot (Cross street is Amaploa Dr). Go to back of the lot and walk in through the school.
From the south on Highway 680/880:
Take 880 North to Mission Blvd (Milpitas) exit; stay on Mission Blvd to 680 North (Sacramento). Take 680 (Sacramento) North to the Mission Blvd (238) exit; from the exit turn left onto Mission Blvd, go to Driscoll Rd, turn left and the turn left into the Hopkins Junior High School parking lot (Cross street is Amaploa Dr). Go to back of the lot and walk in through the school.
There are several fields here (beyond/below the tennis courts from the Mission Blvd. parking), we will mostly likely be playing on the one closest to Driscoll Rd.
DIRECTIONS TO OUR SANTA ROSA PRACTICE SITE:
NORTHWEST COMMUNITY CENTER
2536 Marlow Rd, Santa Rosa, 95403
From Highway 101:
Take hwy 101 to Guerneville Rd, in Santa Rosa. Head west from the freeway to Marlow Rd. Turn north (right) on Marlow Rd. A few blocks up (2/10 mile) on your right at stoplight is the entrance to the park. There is a sign. If you come to Piner Rd, you went too far. When you enter the park, there is a daycare building at the east end of the parking lot. Park, head past the building, and out onto the fields. We will play on the soccer fields, if available; if not, then we will be on the apron field to the north of the soccer fields. If they are full, we will be on the outfield of the baseball field complex, just to the NE of the soccer fields.
From Sebastopol:
Take hwy 12 to Stony Point and turn north, or take Guerneville Rd to Marlow and turn north. Stony Point becomes Marlow. Once you are north of Guerneville Rd, follow the directions as for "From Highway 101."
DIRECTIONS TO THE LIVERMORE HIGHLAND GAMES:
ROBERTSON PARK
Livermore CA
http://www.livermoregames.com/
Directions coming soon (available now at the Livermore Games site, see link above).
DIRECTIONS TO THE CAMPBELL HIGHLAND GAMES:
CAMPBELL COMMUNITY CENTER
Campbell Ave. and Winchester Blvd. in Campbell, CA
More detailed information coming soon.
DIRECTIONS TO THE DUNSMUIR HIGHLAND GAMES:
DUNSMUIR HOUSE
2960 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland CA 94605
From San Francisco:
Cross the Bay Bridge and continue to 580 East towards Hayward. Exit at 106th Ave./Foothill Blvd. Make three left turns at the three stop signs. Drive under freeway and turn right onto Peralta Oaks Dr. Follow signs to Dunsmuir.
From Marin County Area:
Cross the Richmond/San Rafael Bridge and continue to 80 West towards Oakland. Take 580 East towards Hayward. Exit at 106th Ave./Foothill Blvd. Make three left turns at the three stop signs. Drive under freeway and turn right onto Peralta Oaks Dr. Follow signs to Dunsmuir.
From the Walnut Creek Area:
Take 24 West through the Caldecot Tunnel. Take 13 South towards Hayward. Continue to the junction of 580. Take 580 East towards Hayward. Exit at 106th Ave./Foothill Blvd. Make three left turns at the three stop signs. Drive under freeway and turn right onto Peralta Oaks Dr. Follow signs to Dunsmuir.
From the Livermore/Pleasanton & Hayward/Castro Valley Area:
Take 580 West towards Oakland. Exit Foothill/MacArthur Blvd. Move into the right lane as you drive under the freeway and continue right onto Foothill Blvd. Make a right turn at the next stop sign onto 106th Ave. Drive under freeway and turn right onto Peralta Oaks Dr. Follow signs to Dunsmuir.
From San Jose & the South Bay:
Take 880 North to 238 East towards Castro Valley/Oakland. Take 580 West towards Oakland. Exit Foothill/MacArthur Blvd. Move into the right lane as you drive under the freeway and continue right onto Foothill Blvd. Make a right turn at the next stop sign onto 106th Ave. Drive under freeway and turn right onto Peralta Oaks Dr. Follow signs to Dunsmuir.
*The SHINTY tent will be located next to the Heavy Athletics area, which is called the Big Meadow, with your back to the main mansion, the Big Meadow will be to your left at about 35 degrees.
DIRECTIONS TO THE PLEASANTON HIGHLAND GAMES:
ALAMEDA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
Pleasanton CA
Bernal Exit from I-680, 2nd exit South I-580. More detailed directions coming soon.
DIRECTIONS TO THE DIXON HIGHLAND GAMES:
Dixon Fairgrounds, 655 South First St, Dixon, California
FROM FREMONT: Start: Depart Start on I-880 [Nimitz Fwy] (North-West)
1: Turn RIGHT onto Ramp (CA-92 / Jackson St / San Mateo Br)
2: Take Ramp (RIGHT) onto SR-92 (CA-92 / Jackson St / Downtown / Cal State Univ Hayward)
3: Bear LEFT (North) onto SR-238 [Foothill Blvd]
4: Turn off onto Ramp (I-238 / I-580 / I-880 / Stockton)
5: Take Ramp (RIGHT) onto I-580 [Arthur H Breed Fwy] (I-580 / Stockton)
6: Turn RIGHT onto Ramp (Center Street / Crow Canyon Rd)
7: Turn LEFT (North) onto Center St
8: Turn RIGHT (East) onto Castro Valley Blvd
9: Keep LEFT to stay on Castro Valley Blvd
10: Road name changes to Local road(s)
11: Turn LEFT (North) onto Crow Canyon Rd
12: Take Ramp (RIGHT) onto I-680 [Sinclair Fwy] (I-680 / Sacramento)
13: Take Ramp (RIGHT) onto I-80 (I-80 / Sacramento)
14: Take Ramp (RIGHT) onto SR-113 [CR-92] (Currey Rd / First St)
Total Route - 83.8 mi - approx. 1 hr 36 mins
FROM BERKELEY
Start: Depart Start on University Ave (East)
1: Turn LEFT (North) onto SR-123 [San Pablo Ave], then immediately turn LEFT (West) onto University Ave
2: Take Ramp (RIGHT) onto I-580 [I-80] (I-80 / I-580 / Richmond / Sacramento)
3: Keep LEFT onto I-80 [Eastshore Fwy] (I-80 / Vallejo / Sacramento)
4: Take Ramp (RIGHT) onto SR-113 [CR-92] (Currey Rd / First St)
Total Route - 58.4 mi - approx. 1 hr 6 mins
FROM SANTA ROSA Start: Depart Start on Guerneville Rd (East)
1: Road name changes to Steele Ln
2: Take Ramp (RIGHT) onto US-101 [Redwood Hwy] (US-101)
3: Keep RIGHT onto Ramp (CA-116 / Napa / Sonoma)
4: Turn LEFT (South-East) onto SR-116 [Lakeville St]
5: Turn LEFT (East) onto SR-116 [Stage Gulch Rd]
6: Turn LEFT (East) onto SR-121 [Fremont Dr]
7: Keep STRAIGHT onto SR-12 [SR-121]
8: Take Local road(s) (RIGHT) onto SR-12 [SR-29] (CA-29 / CA-12 / American Canyon / Vallejo / Fairfield)
9: Turn LEFT (East) onto Local road(s)
10: Keep STRAIGHT onto SR-12 [Jameson Canyon Rd]
11: Take Ramp (RIGHT) onto I-80 (I-80)
12: Take Ramp (RIGHT) onto SR-113 [CR-92] (Currey Rd / First St)
Total Route - 81.1 mi - approx. 1 hr 39 mins