August Newsletter 2023

 

CLUB UPDATE

The heat has finally come to the Valley and I think it took some time for us to adjust. We were pretty spoiled by all that cool weather before. July rocked here at OVAC. Ted Lennon had a great performance and Sarah did her magic with another awesome Wine and Paint Night. We are currently working to have a DJ by the pool this month.

I want to apologize for the AC units not behaving last month. It never ceases to fail that no matter how well we prep the AC units before the summer, a few just want to give out once the heat kicks in. I want to thank Leo and Rodrigo for always finding solutions to difficult problems throughout the club. They are amazing and I feel very lucky to have them on the team.

Many members have been asking about the upcoming pool project and when the construction will start. We have been able to push back the project till October 23 and it will last till November 20. We will keep everyone updated if we get any more information. We will have to shut down one pool at a time during the project. Stay tuned for more information.

We hope everyone is enjoying the club and the pools. I really think that the summer guest policy has helped take some pressure off the pools during the hot days. There seems to be room for everyone to enjoy the club. We thank you for your support and hope you have an amazing August!

See Ya at the Club!

Ryan

 

LAP POOL CANCELLATION POLICY

Overall, the reservation system for the lap pool has been a success. The biggest obstacle is members not canceling their lanes if they plan not to show up. There is nothing more frustrating than not being able to reserve a lane and then finding multiple lanes open. We really ask everyone to give us a call if you cannot make the reservation so others can enjoy the pool.

Thanks again for your cooperation!

Ryan

 

WINE & PAINT NIGHT WITH SARAH SIDOTE

Join us for another fun and relaxing wine and paint night!
Friday, August 11th at 6:30pm
Cost: $45 per person (charged at sign up, no refunds)
We provide the supplies, drinks, and inspiration.
To sign up click here

 

WE ARE IN CONTROL-WE LEAD OUR LIVES

Georgia Cotsis, Pilates Director [email protected]

I want to talk about what our bodies are capable of. What we think we cannot handle in
an entire day is so much different from what we actually can. We do not only want to exercise to get more toned, strong, and mobile, but to also have good energy! I have worked with many clients that are concerned about their energy being low. Of course Pilates gives us a boost of energy when we walk out the door, but something else I have noticed in this training is that I have so much more stamina. Not just with cardio workouts, but even how long I can stay present in being there for the people I love, the people I work with, and being able to take time for myself at the end of the day. We can truly fit in everything in a day if we put our mind to it.

There is a science to this...Pilates works intensely on our breath patterns, our spacial
awareness, and of course, the attention on the core. Breath patterns that help with our stamina and anxiety...spatial awareness so that we are aware of others; what is going on around us and how we respond to it...and attention to the core so we can feel taller and supported throughout the day. So yes, my point is that fitness can teach us life lessons! Pilates pulls us out of our rut, it pulls us away from making excuses of why we did not get things done, it pulls us away from habits of overthinking since it is an efficient and precise workout, which all continues to show us that we are in control. There is no "fluff!"

Please sign up for your Free Pilates Session across from the front desk if you have not
already and we will set you up with one of our private instructors!

 

THE COMFORT OF MASSAGE

For most of us, it is a given why a massage feels great. A therapist is kneading through
your muscles, there is soft music, it is time to yourself, etc. But have you thought beyond this as to why a massage is so desired?

We were beginning to understand the significance of touch as babies. Getting familiarized with our senses and feeling the sense of home because of it. Then, as children, we instantly feel happy when someone gives us a hug, or holds our hand. Or when someone rubs our head. All these small things have been scientifically proven to decrease depression, anxiety, and increase our sense of importance. So nurturing others with touch, or more professionally, receiving a massage, is real medicine! Most of us here care about going the natural route, so there is no question this should be engraved into our routine! We do not admit on a regular basis when we just need a hug, or for someone to rub our shoulders, or our feet. Meaning, it should not just be a desire to get a massage, it is a necessity...more than just helping us physically, but admitting
more often that we simply want and need a caring; thoughtful touch.

Please book your massage with me and I will be happy to work with you!

Georgia Cotsis, Massage Therapist
[email protected]
(805)272-5619

 

EASY TIP FOR IMPROVING BALANCE, STABILITY, & PERFORMANCE

-FITNESS DIRECTOR DANIELLE WOMMACK

During the day we spend a lot of time on our feet walking, running, exercising, or even just standing in one spot. It should be no surprise that the foot/ankle complex is a huge factor in our overall balance and stability in making sure we don't fall over. In fact, each foot is composed of 33 joints, 26 bones, and more than a hundred muscles, tendons, and ligaments that all work together to provide balance, stability, and locomotion. Thus, it is crucial to practice specific training protocols for the foot/ankle complex to keep our feet working optimally and efficiently. By incorporating the plan below daily, we can increase sensory reception of our feet and increase intrinsic muscle activation for better balance, stability, and overall performance.

SENSORY RECEPTION
Without our awareness, our feet are constantly adapting and adjusting to the environment around us. Your feet literally make thousands of small adjustments continually to maintain your balance. This is done in part by small receptors in your feet that send these signals to the brain. Practice makes perfect, so it is important to continually stimulate your feet (and thus communication to the brain) to ensure they are always ready to adapt to our ever-changing environment. A quick and easy way to do this every day is to take off your shoes and simply roll out the bottom of your feet with some type of ball (a golf ball, tennis ball, lacrosse ball, baseball, etc.). Remember that shoes interfere with the ability of our feet to sense the ground underneath, so kick those shoes off as much as possible.

INTRINSIC MUSCLE ACTIVATION
After increasing the sensory reception of our feet, we then need to use, or activate, the small intrinsic foot muscles that assist with stability. A simple daily practice would be to practice standing on one leg and balancing (again, no shoes). Standing on one leg is an easy way to really challenge your foot's ability to adapt to changes, especially as you lift that raised leg until your thigh is parallel to the ground. Aim for 1-2 sets for as long as possible.

These simple moves performed consistently will help your feet and ankles adapt to the surfaces around you. This can then lead to better balance, stability, and even improve your athletic performance. For an in-depth foot/ankle stability routine, OVAC's personal training staff are ready to help. Contact me at [email protected] for questions. Remember all members are offered a COMPLIMENTARY SMALL GROUP TRAINING SESSION where the goal is to improve balance, stability, athletic performance, strength, and body composition.

 

 

Registration for Summer Tennis Camps at OVAC is ongoing - Only two sessions left- don't miss out on the fun! The remaining sessions are:

August 7-10
August 14-17

If you have any problems registering a child in the online set up or have any questions regarding the camps please contact Steve Beckendorf at 805.746.0819 or [email protected].

 

A WORD ABOUT SUNSCREEN...

When applying spray-on sunscreen please refrain from doing so on the courts.
The overspray bonds to the court surface as evidenced by the outlines of footprints that have transferred onto the courts as people spray their legs. Thanks for keeping our courts looking spiffy,

 

YOUTH TENNIS CLINICS

JUNIOR TENNIS CLINICS : Then junior tennis clinics are in abatement until school resumes. Please consider our camps for junior tennis programming in the meantime.

 

ADULT CLINICS

Advanced Live Ball- Invitation Only
Mondays 4:30pm-5:30pm. Cost: $15 member/$18 non-member

Ladies Intermediate Live Ball- Invitation Only
Wednesdays 5pm-6pm. Cost: $15 member/$18 non-member
Saturdays 9am-10am. Cost: $15 member/$18 non-member

Adult Beginner/Intermediate Clinic
Saturdays 10-11:30am. Cost: $18 members/$21 non-members

DROP IN TENNIS

Drop in Doubles: Tuesday/Thursday at 3:30pm Courts 1&2
Cronies Doubles: Monday/Wednesday/Friday at 7am Courts 1&2

 

OVAC's Ojai Heatwaves Swimmers score big at Southern California Long Course Age Group Championships

The small group of six local swimmers from OVAC'S Ojai Heatwaves made quite an impact at the Southern California Long Course Summer Age Group Championships in Torrance, CA scoring two first places, three second places and one third place finish, as well as several athletes qualifying for finals (top 16).

This meet was previously calledJunior Olympics but recently had its name changed to the aforementioned. Thes meet was held in long course meters and is the final and biggest Championship Meet of the long course season where the top age group athletes from all over Southern California get a chance to compete against one another.

Ojai Heatwave's top performer was Flynn Van Auker (14) with two first place finishes. Flynn won the boys 13/14 100 back (1:04.7) and 200 back (2:20.8). He also qualified for finals in the 400 IM (5:23.0) where he finished 14 th and went personal best times in the 200 IM (2:30.3) and 100 free (1:01.2).

Aliyah Bly (12) was able to earn three second place finishes in the 11/12 age group. She won silver in the 100 back (1:15.4), 50 back (:34.7) and 200 IM (2:49.0). Aliyah came in 6 th in the 50 fly (:33.7), 8 th in the 100 breast (1:29.2) and 9 th in the 50 breast (:40.8).

Melina Seider (15) who just aged up into the 15-18 age group and was able to score a third-place finish in the 800 free (9:49.50), 6 th place in the 400 free (4:42.8), 6 th in the 200 free (2:14.7) and 19 th in the 100 free (1:02.9).

Dahlia Bates-Torres (16) was able to finish 8 th in the 200 back (2:39.5) and 15 th in the 100 back (1:13.8), as well as 14 th in the 800 free (10:20.0).

Ben McSorely (17) came in 11 th in the 200 breast (2:39,0) and 16 th in the 100 breast (1:11.2).
Murray Lynn (13) went best times in the 50 free (:28.2) and 100 free (1:02.6) where he came in 27 th and 36 th , respectively.

 

Left to right Ben McSorley, Melina Seider, Flynn Van Auker, Dahlia Bates-Torres. Murray Lynn
Front Aliyah Bly

 

Lifeguard Schedule

Starting July 26 through August 20 the lifeguards will be on duty:

Monday through Thursday 11:00am-1:30pm and 2:30pm-6:00pm

Friday through Sunday
12:00pm-6:00pm

 

Only a Few Sessions of Summer Group Lessons Remaining!

There are 2 different Session options:
Morning sessions start on Mondays and go through Thursday, there is a new session each week. Afternoon sessions are twice a week on Monday and Wednesdays for 2 weeks.
No group classes the week of the Fourth of July.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Morning Sessions:
Morning 7: Aug 7th – Aug 10th
Morning 8: Aug 14th – Aug 17th

Class times:
10:30am – 11:00am: Tadpoles
11:00am – 11:30am: Baby & Me
11:30am – 12:00pm: Minnows
12:00pm – 12:30pm: Stroke Development
12:30pm – 1:00pm: Dolphins
1:00pm – 1:30pm: Minnows Advanced

Afternoon Sessions:
Afternoon 4: Aug 7th – Aug 16th
Afternoon 5: Aug 21st – Aug 30th

Class Times:
3:00pm – 3:30pm: Tadpoles
3:30pm – 4:00pm: Minnows
4:00pm – 4:30pm: Dolphins
4:30pm – 5:00pm: Stroke Development

Baby and Me (ages 6 months – 3 years old)
Learn the basics and get your baby comfortable in the water. A parent is required to get in the water for this class. Swim diapers are required under swim suit if child isn't potty trained.
Instructor: Bethany
Class capacity: 10
Times: 11:30am – 12:00pm

Tadpoles Level 1 (Beginner to Intermediate) – Water Skills and Safety (ages 3-5)
Preschool and Beginners/Intermediate start breath holding, blowing bubbles with arm movements and kicking. Emphasizes water safety while having fun and gaining confidence.
Instructor: Bethany
Class capacity: 4
Times: 10:30am – 11:00am & 3:00pm – 3:30pm

Minnows Level 2 (Intermediate to Advanced) – Fundamental Aquatic Skills (ages 4 – 6)
Class requirements: Must be comfortable putting face in the water can swim independently at least a few feet. This is an intermediate/Advanced class. Focus on front and back glide, breathing, freestyle and backstroke. Swimmers gain endurance and stroke skills
Instructor: Bethany
Class Capacity: 5
Times: 11:30am -12:00pm & 3:30pm – 4:00pm

Minnows Advanced (ages 5-7)
Class requirements: Must have completed Minnows and been moved up to Minnows advanced by the instructor. Must be able to swim front crawl at least half the length of the pool with face in the water. Focus on technique and learning all strokes.
Instructor: Bethany
Class Capacity: 6
Times: 1:00pm – 1:30pm

Dolphins Level 2 – Fundamental Aquatic Skills (ages 6-11)
Class requirements: comfortable putting face in the water can swim independently 5 feet. Focus on front and back glide, breathing, freestyle and backstroke. Swimmers gain endurance and stroke skills.
Instructor: Bethany
Class Capacity: 7
Times: 12:30pm – 1:00pm & 4:00pm – 4:30pm

Stroke Development – (ages 7 & up)
*must be able to swim a length of the pool independently
Focus on Stroke techniques and help to prepare for swim team
Instructor: Bethany
Class Capacity: 14
Times: 12:00pm – 12:30pm & 4:30pm – 5:00pm

 

PICKLEBALL

Open Play Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday 8:30 am
All Levels Welcome
Private Lessons with Greg Doss, Director of Pickleball
$70/hr for 1-2 players, $75/hr for 3 players, $80/hr for 4 players
Email Greg at [email protected] to schedule