Toberman Neighborhood Center is a non-profit organization that provides social services to low-income individuals and families in the Harbor area, helping them move from poverty to self-sufficiency.
Athletics and Fitness
The Athletic and Fitness Program is a 2009 Spotlight Award Nominee for the California Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. The Athletics and Fitness Department strives to provide the community with healthy living skills and opportunities for fun recreation through the following events:
Open Gym:
The Toberman gym is open for exercise and open-court basketball twice a day during the summer months:
- Monday – Friday (SUMMER) 9 – 11:30am
- Monday – Friday (SUMMER) 5:30 – 7:30pm
- Monday – Friday 12 – 5:30pm the gym is reserved for Toberman Summer Camp.
- Monday – Friday (SCHOOL YEAR) 9 – 1:30pm
5:30 – 7:30pm - Weekends CLOSED
Summer Youth Indoor Soccer League:
Over 90 youth, ages 5-15 are participating in the First Annual Indoor Soccer League at Toberman. All of the co-ed soccer teams practice 2 hours per week with volunteer coaches. Toberman hosts competitive league games once a week, Saturday, in Toberman’s gym. All volunteer coaches attend a mandatory coach’s clinic sponsored by LA 84 Foundation.
- May – August
- Registration forms: Athletic Office
Spring Basketball League:
150 youth, ages 5-17, participated in the First Annual Youth Basketball League at Toberman. All fourteen co-ed teams practiced two days a week for an hour and a half with volunteer coaches. Toberman hosts competitive league games once a week, Saturday, in Toberman’s gym. All volunteer coaches attend a mandatory coach’s clinic sponsored by LA 84 Foundation.
- February – May
- Registration forms: Athletic Office
Weight Room & Cardio Room:
Over 100 community residents visit the workout rooms weekly! The Cardio Room is equipped with tread mills, spinning bikes, and an elliptical machine. The Weight Room is equipped with free weights, cable machines, and squat racks. The workout facilities are free of charge.
- Monday – Friday 9 – 7:30pm
- Weekend CLOSED
- Must bring a workout towel!
Healthy Living for Our Youth Program:
The Healthy Living for Our Youth Program focuses on weekly physical activity and nutritional education by measuring and tracking youth’s body weight, height, and body fat percentages. Families are encouraged to participate in healthy living activities and receive nutritional information.
Community Aerobics:
Toberman has partnered with the parents of the Barton Hill Community to host a weekly aerobics class for adults in Toberman’s Multi-Purpose Room.
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30 am
Game Room:
The Toberman Game Room is equipped with a pool table, air hockey tables, and table tennis.
- Monday – Friday 11 – 4pm
- 5:30 – 7:30pm
Flag Football League: Coming Soon!
The Athletic Office is beginning registration for the youth ages 5-14 flag football league. Two teams will participate in the Peck Park Flag Football League.
- August - November
For information, call: 310-832-1145 extension 165