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March 19, 2013

Boys Basketball League ›

Slicon Valley boys finally got their chance on the court when the Playworks boys' basketball leagues tipped off. The boys learn some new skills and develop their existing ones with…

February 15, 2013

From the Sidelines to the Playground ›

There is a first grader named Nelson at my school who rarely participated in games during recess. Even during Class Game Time, he would always try to blend in with…

February 14, 2013

Leadership and Sports Inspire Couple to Partner with Playworks ›

Dick and Lisa Cashin have a long history of investing in sports, kids and hard hit urban communities.  And now they’ve carried that over to the East Bay as Honorary…

January 15, 2013

San Francisco Run for Recess – April 21, 2013 ›

WHEN: Sunday, April 21, 2013  WHERE: Stow Lake, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA Registration/Check in—  Pioneer Log Cabin Picnic Area (Stow Lake Drive, Golden Gate Park) Playworks San Francisco is working with SFPD and…

December 11, 2012

Girls Basketball Scores Big ›

This year the Peninsula League hosted teams from nine schools from Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Mountatin View and Redwood City, equalling about 125 girls, every Tuesday in November and December.  The…

December 10, 2012

Play Works ›

Playworks is bringing the positive benefits of play to hundreds of thousands of schoolchildren around the country. Through positive play and physical activity, we’re reducing bullying, decreasing transition time from…

December 5, 2012

Alum Rock Girls Basketball 2012 ›

Welcome to Alum Rock Girls’ Basketball!  This developmental league is geared toward fostering a basic understanding for the sport of basketball and building valuable skills such as teamwork and communication.…

November 16, 2012

Liege Makes a Difference Night ›

Playworks East Bay invites you to join us for 'Liege Makes a Difference Night', a happy hour fundraiser supporting Playworks East Bay. Come thirsty and bring your friends, family, and colleagues.…

November 2, 2012

Revolution Through 4-Square ›

When I began at Carver Elementary there was a lot of chaos on the playground. This chaos ostracized many kids from playing games. It seemed as though the students did…