Chester County Night School

Sports and Games


Golf Essentials for Women

Ray Dandrea, instructor

This course is tailored specifically for women and will focus on the fundamentals of the golf swing, along with concepts such as golf etiquette, course management, and golf-specific fitness. Instructor is Ray Dandrea, a certified USGTF golf instructor who has taught nine sessions of our Beginning Golf for Women class. The initial two classes will be held at East Bradford Elementary School gym. Remaining classes will be divided between the Meadowbrook Golf Club short game practice area and The Golf Zone driving range.  Please bring a six or seven-iron to the initial indoor class to learn grip, stance and address position. A Skills Challenge will be held during the final session, with the top three finishers winning a free round of golf with the instructor at a local course.

IMPORTANT: Please Note start date of Thurs. Mar. 11th.

SP1302    East Bradford Elementary ............................ 8 sessions

Thurs, 6 to 7 pm, 3/11-5/6 ............................ $150

No class: 3/18


SP1302A    East Bradford Elementary ............................ 8 sessions

Thurs, 7 to 8 pm, 3/11-5/6 ............................ $150

No class: 3/18


Golf for Women, Beginner - Outdoors at Pickering Valley

Bobby Bohrer, instructor

Learn to play golf at a beautiful 18-hole course in Great Valley. Learn with a pro the proper stance, grip, and alignment for a beautiful swing, plus short game techniques of chipping, pitching, and putting. If you've never played, this is a great introduction to golf course set-up, the rules of the game, etiquette cart safety and more. Bring your clubs; buckets of balls available for purchase at $4 each.

SP1304    Pickering Valley Golf Club . 6 sessions

Wed, 6 to 7 pm, 5/12-6/16 ............................ $150

SP1304A    Pickering Valley Golf Club 6 sessions

Wed, 7:15 to 8:15 pm, 5/12-6/16 ............................ $150


Golf for Beginners/Coed - Outdoors at Pickering Valley

Bobby Bohrer, instructor

Coed beginners' class with Pickering Valley golf pro Bobby Bohrer.  See description for basic beginner class above.  Bring your clubs; buckets of balls available for purchase at $4 each.

SP1305    Pickering Valley Golf Club 6 sessions

Thurs, 6 to 7 pm, 5/13-6/24 ............................ $150

No class: 5/20


SP1305A    Pickering Valley Golf Club 6 sessions

Thurs, 7:15 to 8:15 pm, 5/13-6/24 ............................ $150

No class: 5/20


Tennis, Outdoors: Beginner

Ed McLorie, instructor

Come review the basics of forehand, backhand, volley and serve.  Drill and play with the idea of improving knowledge and skills of tennis.  Wear sneakers and bring a tennis racket.  Balls provided.

SP1329    WC East H.S. ............................ 6 sessions

Wed, 6 to 6:55 pm, 4/14-5/19 ............................ $90


Tennis, Outdoors: Beginner

Tony DeFelice, Tony's Tennis Camp

Come learn the basics -- forehand, backhand, volley, serve -- while you drill and play!  Wear sneakers and bring your tennis racket; balls will be provided.  This is a beginner class for ages 19 and up.

SP1330    Unionville H.S. ............................ 6 sessions

Wed, 6 to 6:55 pm, 4/7-5/12 ............................ $90    WAIT LIST ONLY


Tennis, Outdoors: Advanced Beginner

Ed McLorie, instructor

This class is designed for those who have basic tennis skills and who want to delve further into perfecting their forehand, backhand, volley, and serving skills. Wear sneakers and bring a tennis racket. Balls provided.

SP1331    WC East H.S. ............................ 6 sessions

Wed, 7 to 7:55 pm, 4/14-5/19 ............................ $90    WAIT LIST ONLY


Tennis, Outdoors: Intermediate

Ed McLorie, instructor

This is for players who have some experience or who have taken the Advanced Beginner class. Learn to improve the mechanics of your game, your movement, and your ability to stay in and play out points to produce better results. This class is not for advanced players.

SP1332    WC East H.S. ............................ 6 sessions

Thurs, 7 to 7:55 pm, 4/15-5/20 ............................ $90


Tennis, Outdoors: Intermediate

Tony DeFelice, Tony's Tennis Camp

For players who have mastered the basics and want to improve their stroke, footwork and strategy. Instructor will evaluate your game. Wear sneakers and bring a tennis racket; balls will be provided. For ages 18 and up.

SP1333    Unionville H.S. ............................ 6 sessions

Sat, 8:45 to 9:45 am, 4/10-5/15 ............................ $90


Tennis, Outdoors: Student/Young Adult

Tony DeFelice, Tony's Tennis Camp

Hope to make the tennis team? This class is designed for students aged 10 - 18 who want to learn the game or build on their fundamentals. Instructor has over 25 years' teaching experience and is currently coaching four junior teams for the USTA League. Wear sneakers and bring a tennis racket; balls are provided.

SP1334    Unionville H.S. ............................ 6 sessions

Sat, 11:30 am to 1 pm, 4/10-5/15 ............................ $135


Open Coed Volleyball Night

Gary Bowman, instructor

These evenings are designed for recreational volleyball players who have experience or have completed a beginner or intermediate class. Level of play is at least a recreational C level. Knowledge of the rules of organized volleyball and a fun attitude are required. Each session will begin with 15 minutes of warm-up, followed by 75 minutes of play. Sessions facilitated by our instructor.

SP1337    Henderson H.S. ............................ 8 sessions

Wed, 7:30 to 9 pm, 3/17-5/12 ............................ $75

No class: 3/31


Basketball for Men

Len Chylack, instructor

Join us for competitive "hoops" in a FUN environment. Keep fit with an evening of vigorous exercise on the court. Some prior playing experience is required. Bring a dark and white shirt to each class.

SP1338    WC East H.S. ............................ 9 sessions

Mon, 8 to 10 pm, 3/15-5/17 ............................ $85

No class: 3/29


SP1340    Henderson H.S. ............................ 8 sessions

Thurs, 8 to 10 pm, 3/4-4/29 ............................ $75

No class: 4/1


Pool Playing Basics

Al Muccelli, instructor

This course is perfect for beginners as well as players needing to improve their technique. Suitable for women and men of all ages. Enrollment is limited to 10, two players to a table. Class is held in a private room at West Chester Billiards, the premier instructional facility in our area. Cues are provided, or bring your own. You'll improve your game while having lots of fun!

SP1346    West Chester Billiards ............................ 5 sessions

Wed, 8 to 9:30 pm, 3/17-4/14 ............................ $110


Bicycle Repair & Maintenance

Gil Torres, instructor

Save money and aggravation and keep yourself safe with this comprehensive course on bike repair and maintenance. West Chester Cycle Club member Gil Torres will show you easy and proper ways to extend the life of your bike and its components, how to fix a flat, how to perform simple adjustments on brakes and shifters, how to clean and oil your bike, and more. He'll also provide riding tips and information on bike touring. Optional: you may bring your bike and workstand to both classes.

SP1348    Henderson H.S. ............................ 2 sessions

Thurs, 6:30 to 9 pm, 4/15-4/22 ............................ $40


Boating Skills and Seamanship

Aleda Fehr, U.S. Coast Guard Aux., Flotilla #49

Be safe and confident on the water by learning about maneuvering, marlinspike seamanship, navigation, "rules of the water," knots, charts and compass, marine engines, weather, radio-telephone, safe motor boat operation, trailering and much more taught by certified U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary instructors. If you are thinking about buying a power boat or just want to refresh your boating knowledge, this is the class for you. Tuition includes textbook. For adults and children ages 12 and older.

SP1376    Fugett M.S. ............................ 9 sessions

Mon, 7 to 9 pm, 3/15-5/17 ............................ $85

No class: 3/29

This class is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators.  A U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Certificate is presented upon successful completion of course exam.


Sailing Skills and Seamanship

Aleda Fehr, U.S. Coast Guard Aux., Flotilla #49

This class is for beginning and experienced sailors alike. Covers equipment, nomenclature, maneuvering and navigation, rules of the water and safety, plus topics specific to sailing such as sail handling, sail hardware, fundamentals of rigging, and operating a boat under sail. Textbook provided first night. For adults and children ages 12 and older.

SP1378    Peirce M.S. ............................ 9 sessions

Thurs, 7 to 9 pm, 3/18-5/27 ............................ $85

No class: 4/1, 4/22

This class is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators. A U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Certificate is presented upon successful completion of course exam.


Flyfishing, An Introduction

Gerry Brunner, instructor

This class is designed to introduce participants to "the quiet sport" of flyfishing. Areas of study will include: choosing the right gear, fishing laws and regulations, casting, fly selection, and where to catch fish. Participants will need to purchase a PA fishing license and necessary basic gear after the first class.

SP1393    Peirce M.S. ............................ 5 sessions

Tues, 7 to 9 pm, 4/13-5/4 ............................ $75    WAIT LIST ONLY

Plus field trip on Sat, 5/8