December Newsletter 2022
CLUB NEWS
Hoping everyone is having a great start to the Holiday Season. We are cruising right along here at the club. We are continuing to add more equipment downstairs in the fitness area. We added a new Freemotion Dual Cable Cross machine and an Assault Bike. There will be more added when shipping dates are given to us. We hope everyone is enjoying the added space we provided by moving the six Freemotion machines from upstairs. I think it gives a better flow to the fitness area.
We will also have a fun Holiday party this month with none other than Santa Claus himself! I hope everyone can stop by for some family fun Dec, 16th. It will be focused on kids but we will also have Happy Hour drinks and free snacks for everyone. Please come check it out!
Thanks again for making OVAC such a special place in this valley. We are so thankful for each of you in making 2022 a great year. We can't wait to see what's in store for 2023!!
Enjoy this time with friends and family!
See Ya at the Club!
Ryan
OVAC HOLIDAY HOURS
Saturday, December 24th: Christmas Eve 8am-12:30pm
Sunday, December 25th: Christmas Day Closed
Saturday, December 31st: New Year's Eve 8am-4pm
Sunday, January 1st: New Year's Day 10am-4pm
HOLIDAY FITNESS GIFT GUIDE
The OVAC Personal Trainer's has rounded up their top suggestions for great fitness gift picks for your favorite fitness fans. Check out this comprehensive round up of gift ideas:
MEGAN THOMPSON suggests an OVAC Personal Training gift certificate to either help get someone started or to help your friends and family continue their fitness journey. Contact the front desk or any trainer of your choice for details.
CORKEY SOLOW recommends a TheraGun Mini Massage Gun for compact muscle and deep tissue treatment for a percussion massage on the go.
ERIN FOLEY recommends a gift card for Ellie fitness clothing subscription service. For under $50 a month, Ellie ships out a three piece activewear outfit. Ellie members can skip as many months as they'd like or cancel at any time.
JESSE CLARK recommends a Fitbit Versa 4 fitness smartwatch featuring a Daily Readiness Score, Active Zone Minutes, 40+ exercise modes and a built in GPS to help get you motivated to workout and see your stats in real time.
SARAH HOUSEMAN recommends the YETI Rambler 30 ounce Travel Mug with Stronghold Lid to keep you hydrated in style while working out, along with an Aurora Athletics luxury gym towel for the ultimate is softness and absorbency.
TRUDIE TOWN recommends the Sportsnew Gym Bag with wet and dry compartment separation in a light weight bag to get your clothes and shoes and everything else you might need to and from the gym in comfort and style.
SARAH SIDOTE-ORTIZ recommends Bomba's Lightweight No Show Socks designed for comfort while being specifically engineered to never fall down. They provide maximum coverage and stay in place just below the edge of your shoe.
DANIELLE WOMMACK recommends Nuun Sport electrolyte tablets for a tasty and hydrating blend of electrolytes for exercise and on-the-go nutrition. These low sugar (just 1 g) tablets dissolve in water and are certified vegan, kosher, gluten free, non-GMO, and banned substance tested by LGC Science.
Happy Shopping!
GROUP FITNESS NEWS
CLASS CHANGE – The Wednesday 6pm Qi Gong class with Lyn Kustal has been moved to Fridays at 11:30pm. Please join Lyn beginning in December at her new time.
POP-UP HOLIDAY SPIN CLASS WITH HAYLEY CROSBY December 16 4:00pm before OVAC's Annual Holiday Party. Join Hayley for a little pre-party Holiday fun and sweatfest.
WINTER 2023 SWIM LESSONS
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
$95 per session
Sessions 1- 5 are on Monday & Wednesday for two weeks
Sessions 6 & 7 are once a week only on Fridays.
Class Times:
3:00pm – 3:30pm: Tadpoles (only offered Session 7)
3:30pm – 4:00pm: Minnows
4:00pm – 4:30pm: Dolphins
4:30pm – 5:00pm: Stroke Development
Session 1: January 9th – January 18th
Session 2: January 23rd – February 1st
Session 3: February 6th – February 15th
Session 4: February 20th – March 1st
Session 5: March 6th – March 15th
Friday Only Sessions:
Session 6: January 13th – February 3rd
Session 7: February 10th – March 3rd
Tadpoles Level 1 (Beginner to Intermediate) – Water Skills and Safety (ages 3-5)
Only offered for Session's 1-5 & 8.
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: 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: 3:30pm – 4:00pm
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
Focus on front and back glide, breathing, freestyle and backstroke. Swimmers gain endurance and stroke skills.
Instructor: Bethany
Class Capacity: 7
Times: 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: 4:30pm – 5:00pm
Tennis
VCJTA Novice/Open Tourney at OVAC
OVAC hosted a Ventura County Junior Tennis Association tournament Saturday and Sunday November 5th and 6th. Many of our Junior players from OVAC participated. It's exciting to see the kids improving and doing well at tournaments. The girls 12 Novice Division saw two of our members take home the champion and runner-up hardware. Chloe Kallison won that division with Vana Dakessian taking second. The Boys 10 & Under Novice saw OVAC's Cyrus Washburn take second place honors.
The 137th annual mixed-doubles Turkey Trot was held on November 20th on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. Largely recognized as the longest running club social event in the nation, The "Trot" as it has come to be called, was started in the post-Civil War era by Ojai Valley resident Jedidiah Gaston who was the Great-Great grandfather of OVAC GM Ryan Gaston. The event has been held every year here at OVAC since 1885 save for two occasions. It was canceled in 1926 due to the death of silent film star Rudolph Valentino and again in 1961 because everyone was "really jittery" due to the Bay of Pigs invasion.
This year's incarnation saw two stellar teams emerge from round-robin play in the Giblets and Gravy divisions. Lea and David Gonzales faced Daisy Carlson and Drew Lurie in the final with the Gonzales duo prevailing. Lea and David chose the "pretty good bottle of wine" as their prize leaving the 14 lb Jennie O fresh young turkey to be claimed by Daisy and Drew. Til next year...
TENNIS INFORMATION DISPLAY CASE
Adjacent to the cafe above the drinking fountain you can find our new tennis bulletin board with schedules for clinics, ladders and upcoming events. Check it out.
SINGLES LADDER NOW ACTIVE
Our club singles ladder is up and running and the first challenge matches are being scheduled. We currently have 21 on the ladder but could use more and we definitely need more ladies.
NEED A NEW TENNIS RACQUET OR PICKLEBALL PADDLE?
OVAC will be happy to help you with your Tennis and pickleball equipment needs. We have relationships with Wilson for tennis pickleball with very competitive pricing and great savings. Please contact Steve at [email protected] with any questions.
TENNIS CLINICS
Contact Steve at [email protected] to sign up for any clinic.
JUNIOR CLINICS
Intermediate/Advanced Clinic- Invitation Only- Children must be able to rally, serve and play points. For players looking to play competitive tennis in tournaments or high school. Ages 9-14 as a loose rule. Inclusion in the clinic is based on Tennis Directors approval. Ages 9-14. Cost: $18 member/$21 non-member. Monday & Wednesday 4pm-5:30pm (90 minutes)
Future Stars- for our youngest players aged 5-8 who are new to tennis. Fun learning through movement and games. Cost: $12 member/$15 non-member. Monday & Wednesday 3:45pm-4:30pm, Saturday at 9 AM (45 minutes)
Bigger Littles Clinic- A clinic for our mid to upper elementary age beginners who have some experience. Physical conditioning, stroke production and drills/games are part of this clinic. Ages 8-11. Cost: $15 member/$18 non-member. Monday & Wednesday 4:30pm-5:30pm, Saturday at 10 AM, (60 minutes)
ADULT CLINICS
Advanced Live Ball- Invitation Only
Thursdays 4:30pm-5:30pm. Cost: $15 member/$18 non-member
Ladies Intermediate Live Ball- Invitation Only
Wednesdays 5:30 pm-6:30 pm. 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
Cronies Doubles: Monday/Wednesday/Friday at 7am
PICKLEBALL
Adult Beginner Pickleball Instruction - Please contact Steve if interested in group or private pickleball lessons.
Open Play: Pickleball is open all day, 7 days a week. Paddles and balls available at the front desk for loan. All membership types may play. Guests are currently free for Sunday morning advanced play sessions.
Group Play- 8:30 AM on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Informal group doubles.
PILATES
This can be a stressful time but don't forget to take a deep breath and schedule some self-care. Have you been thinking about Pilates? We have the most amazing Pilates instructors here at OVAC so if you've been on the fence about trying Pilates, now is the time. Kelsey Eckerson and Carlee O'Hea are currently accepting new clients so make sure to get on their books for your first free session.
****There is also a sign up sheet next to the ladies locker room.
Carlee O'Hea [email protected]
Kelsey (805) 625-3821or [email protected]
GIVE THE GIFT OF MASSAGE
The holidays are coming and what better gift than the gift of massage! Self-care is an important aspect of fitness and this time of year we can get carried away with holiday shopping and events. Don't forget to take care of yourself.
Call or email Georgia today to schedule a gift for yourself… and maybe an extra one for a loved one. Gift certificates available! [email protected] or (805)272-5619
