May Newsletter 2022
OVAC NEWS
I hope everyone had a chance to watch some of The Ojai this year. It was just amazing having the event back after three years. The team format is so fun and exciting to watch. Also, the new courts looked great!
We got the new bottle filler put in the men's locker room last week. We also were able to get two of the three shade structures back up and looking good. The new, fun item that has been a hit so far is the Theragun station we added located in the lobby. It is such an amazing tool that is free of charge for members to use before or after your workout. If you have questions about Theraguns please don't hesitate to contact us. Our trainers can help get people on the right track to use this helpful tool.
I hope everyone has a great May and gets a chance to enjoy the club!
See Ya at the Club!
Ryan
Come check out the new addition to the club located in the lobby. It's a great way to Warm-Up, Activate or Recover!
They are FREE for members to use throughout the club. Just ask the front desk and enjoy this new free service!
NEW CLOSING HOURS STARTING MAY 1ST!!
Starting this month we are extending our closing hours daily from 8:00 to 8:30 pm. We hope this will allow everyone to enjoy a little more time at the club before we close.
BUDDY HOUCHIN RETIRING MAY 20TH
After over 16 years of being a part of the OVAC family, our amazing front desk manager, Buddy Houchin has decided to retire into the sunset this month. Buddy has been a huge part of the team and has done an outstanding job making OVAC the club it is today. We can't thank him enough for all he has done for us. To have someone who cares so deeply for the club and its members is a blessing and we will be eternally grateful for Buddy. Please drop by the club on the 20th and help us celebrate Buddy's amazing time here at the club!
SPRING FITNESS SHOWCASE
MONDAY MAY 23, 11am-12pm Downstairs Fitness Center
*FITNESS DEMOS*
*DOOR PRIZES*
*FREE BODY FAT TESTING*
*SNACKS*
The OVAC personal training staff is excited to show you the various health and fitness solutions available at OVAC to help you to SPRING into action. Bring your health and fitness questions and chat...no workouts required (but definitely an option). Free to OVAC Members only. Spring on in to learn more from our certified personal trainers about:
Booty Barre with Sarah Houseman: Yes with an actual barre! Be the first to learn about this NEW offering limited to individual sessions or very small groups.
Before the Workout Begins with Sarah Sidote-Ortiz: The mindset and movement prep you do before you start your workout is crucial to achieving any goal. Let Sarah share with you the knowledge of an insider's best practices.
Kickboxing/Speed Bag/Heavy Bag Fitness with Jesse Clark: Come participate or watch as Jesse demonstrates this exciting new offering that engages multiple muscle groups and will be sure to leave you feeling stronger than ever!
Stop the Pain with Trudie Town: Trudie's passion is to show you how the way you move your body has a direct affect on how you feel. From just a few basic movement patterns, Trudie is able to make highly individualized recommendations to help you move better and feel better.
TRX Training with Corkey Solow: What are those funny yellow straps in the gym anyway? Corkey will demo how any age and fitness level can use this incredible tool for functional movement to enhance core stability, strength, and mobility.
All About Fat Loss with Danielle Wommack: Weight loss expert Danielle is teaming up with Megan Thompson to test body fat at no charge, describe the benefits of anti-inflammatory eating, explain how various workouts influence fat loss goals, and showcase the various weight loss programs available at OVAC.
Theragun Treatments with Erin Foley: Come see how percussive massage using OVAC's newest free equipment offering can help you decrease muscle soreness and stiffness while increasing your range of motion using targeted vibrations and pressure.
SPINNING INTO SPRING
POP UP EVENT
Friday, May 6th at 8:30am
Join Hayley Crosby for a fun SPIN class celebrating Spring!
AQUATICS NEWS
Hello OVAC Swimmers!
The club pools are such an amazing outlet for families to recreate and we are all so grateful for this resource. With summer approaching and pool usage ramping up, I want to remind everyone to stay safe and keep a close eye on your little ones. Children under 43 inches must wear a puddle jumper/life vest (loaners are available) and be within arms reach of a guardian.
Also, with the rec pool becoming busier please be aware of the lap lanes in the rec pool, those lanes are for lessons and lap swimming. If a swimmer swims across the lanes when someone is lap swimming, a serious collision could happen and it's also frustrating for the lap swimmers.
Additionally, as the days become longer and the weather heats up, swim lessons become a must have! We currently have group lessons, private lessons and a beginning swim team for families looking to get kids ready and safe for the summer swim season. Please contact me if you are looking for swim options for you or your kids, or have questions about our Aquatic programming.
See you at the pool!
Elin Cheverez [email protected]
SUMMER GROUP SWIM LESSONS ARE FILLING UP! REGISTER NOW!!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
$85/Session Members $105/Non-Members
Sessions 1-9 One week sessions Monday – Thursdays
Starts Monday June 13th
Sessions 10-12 Two week sessions on Monday/Wednesday twice a week late afternoon classes.
Class Times:
Monday – Thursday Classes:
10:30 – 11:00: Tadpoles (ages 3-5)
11:00 – 11:30: Baby and Me (6 months – 3 years old)
11:30– 12:00: Minnows (ages 4-6)
12:30 – 1:00: Stroke Development ( 7-12)
1:00 – 1:30: Dolphins (ages 6-11)
1:30 – 2:00: Seals (ages 6 -10)
Afternoon Monday and Wednesday Classes:
3:00pm – 3:30pm: Tadpoles
3:30pm – 4:00pm: Minnows
4:00pm – 4:30pm: Dolphins
4:30pm – 5:00pm: Stroke Development
Session 1: June 13th – June 16th ( 4 lessons)
Session 2: June 20th – June 23rd (4 lessons)
Session 3: June 27th – June 30th (4 lessons)
*Session 4: July 5th – 8th (4 lessons, Class Tues-Fri due to holiday)
Session 5: July 11th – 14th ( 4 lessons)
Break
Session 6: July 25th – July 28th (4 lessons)
Session 7: August 1st – August 4th (4 Lessons)
Session 8: August 8th – August 11th (4 Lessons)
Session 9: August 15th - August 18th (4 lessons)
Twice a week Monday and Wednesday Sessions:
Session 10: June 20th – June 29th
Session 11: July 25th – August 3rd
Session 12: August 22nd – August 31st
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
Instructor: Bethany
Class capacity: 8
Times: 11:00 – 11:30am
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: 4
Times: 11:30 – 12:00pm
3:30pm – 4:00pm
Seals Level 1– Water Skills and Safety (ages 6 – 10)
Beginners working on feeling comfortable in the water, breath holding, blowing bubbles, floats and arms and leg action.
Instructor: Bethany
Class Capacity: 6
Times: 1:30pm – 2:00pm
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: 1:00pm – 1:30pm
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: 12:30pm – 1:00pm
4:30pm – 5:00pm
Private Lessons packages-
4-30 min lessons 1 swimmer $170 or 2 swimmers $240($120 ea) 3 swimmers $270($90 ea) All abilities/levels. Contact an instructor by email to set up lessons according to your schedule.
Swim Instructors:
Bethany Wickholm: [email protected] all levels
Meg McCormick [email protected] stroke development
Justin English: [email protected] high level coaching, water polo
SPACE AVAILABLE ON OJAI HEAT WAVES SWIM TEAM
We have spaces available in the Monday and Wednesday 3:15-4:00 Novice II class. This class is for age 10 and up swim team beginners OR 10 and under swimmers who have completed Novice I. All new swimmers must complete one 2 week session of Stroke Development (see classes above) to join. This class meets in the lap pool with emphasis on stroke refinement, working on the clock, introduction of racing starts and turns and freestyle competency. Cost: $85/mo. members (add $20 non members) Swim Meets optional.
Email: Elin Cheverez [email protected] for more information
PILATES IS GOOD FOR EVERYONE
Georgia Cotsis, Pilates Director
[email protected] (805)272-5619
There are so many times where we use the excuse that a certain exercise form is not for us. It makes sense to feel that way, however, it is extremely important to keep variety to your exercise routine. Just like how it is much healthier to have a balanced diet. We never want too much of one thing.
When it came to my life, for example, I love to dance, but at a certain point I knew that was not all that was needed even though at times I was dancing all day. Which included stretching, yoga, and multiple techniques. That is saying something! Our bodies need full cardio, stretch, yoga, weight training, mind/body connection, and Pilates! And many others that we like to do!
The reason I say Pilates specifically is for everyone is because this art form of exercise will assist you and enhance your performance in all of these other goals we have throughout our week.
Please sign up for your free Pilates session with me or Kelsey if you have not already. Sign up sheet is across from the front desk.
MASSAGE GIVES US THE SPACE WE NEED
Georgia Cotsis, Massage Therapist
[email protected]
The reason I am talking specifically about space in the body is because I remember we watched a video in massage school that showed us the inside of a person that had passed away and how our fascia and fat builds up. Our body is meant to build fascia in certain areas of the body that need more protection/support, so the body is essentially working harder at that point. Yes, this is bound to happen no matter what, but it was inspiring to see it in this way as motivation to keep FLUIDITY to the body. You have ONE body…we need the toxins, inflammation, soreness, compacted areas, and thoughts to be flushed out!
If there is consistency to this, the body will not have to work as hard to move and feel the way we want it to. There is always a way to make our lives easier and massage is one of the greatest answers!
Please contact me to book a massage, or come back for another one!
TENNIS NEWS
What a great opportunity we had to see some of the top collegiate players in the nation play right in our own backyard over the past 2 weeks....hopefully you were able to get out and catch some of the action from the Ojai Tournament and the WCC Championships.
CINCO DE MAYO TENNIS FIESTA: MAY 5TH
Tennis Members and Friends- Thursday May 5th at 4:00pm we'll be having a Cinco De Mayo tennis Fiesta to celebrate our love for the game with Mexican food and drinks. Please bring something spicy to share that isn't chips and salsa. Those will be provided along with adult beverages. RSVP to Steve by April 30 so we can plan ahead and make the best event possible. This is a free event for our tennis members and their tennis playing friends.
VCJTA Tournament
The Ventura County Junior Tennis Association series of tournaments continued at OVAC with a novice/open tournament held on April 3rd. Several of our OVAC juniors did well including Soraya Busz, winner of the Girls 16 Novice Division, Gregory Davis winner of the Boys16/14 open, Rania Busz runner up in the Girls 12 Open Division, Ari Larrew winner of the boys 12 Novice and Chloe Kallison -winner of the Girls 12 Novice division while playing in her first ever tournament. Congratulations to all. Click here to see more photos.
TENNIS BALL RECYCLER
A reminder to please use our tennis ball recycler near the deck between courts 5&6. We don't want our used balls winding up in landfills when they can be repurposed. Also don't forget the cardboard tennis ball recycling boxes located in the lobby of the club.
SINGLES LADDER
Looking for mens and womens singles players for participation in a singles ladder at the club. You would challenge others above you on the ladder or be challenged by those below you and complete matches within a designated time frame. Please contact Steve at 805-746-0819 if interested.
SUMMER CAMP SIGN UPS ARE LIVE
The dates for our summer camps have been set. Online sign ups are available here.
OVAC Summer Tennis Camps are a great way to learn the basics of the game, make friends and get active. Campers will be separated by age and skill level.
$160 Member/$200 Non-Member
Monday-Thursday
9:30am-12:30pm (last hour in the pool)
Ages 5-16
Dates:
June 20-23
June 27-30
July 11-14
July 18-21
July 25-28
August 1-4
August 8-11
YOUTH TENNIS CLINICS
Contact Steve at [email protected] to sign up for any clinic. The weekly JUNIOR tennis clinics will resume after labor day.
JUNIOR CLINICS:
Intermediate Clinic- Invitation Only
Monday & Wednesday 4pm-5:30pm (90 minutes)
Children must be able to rally, serve and play points. 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
Future Stars
Monday & Wednesday 3:45pm-4:30pm, Saturday at 10:30 AM * NEW TIME * (45 minutes)
For our youngest players aged 5-8 who are new to tennis. Fun learning through movement and games.
Ages 5-8. Cost: $12 member/$15 non-member
Bigger Littles Clinic
Monday & Wednesday 4:30pm-5:30pm, Saturday at 9:30 AM * NEW TIME * (60 minutes)
A clinic for our older beginners who have some experience. Physical conditioning, stroke production and drills/games are part of this clinic.
Ages 8-12. Cost: $15 member/$18 non-member
SUNDAY MORNING ADVANCED PICKLEBALL
Join us on Sunday mornings at 9:30AM for fast and exciting pickleball action led by our very own GM Ryan Gaston. The level of play here is quite advanced so if you're not sure about whether this is for you please contact Ryan or myself to run it past us. Again, members are invited to bring their high caliber guests free of charge.
PICKLEBALL CLINICS-TUESDAYS AT 10:15AM
1st Tuesday of the month: Beginning Pickleball-for those just starting to learn the game/scoring.
2nd Tuesday of the month: Intermediate Pickleball-for those familiar with the game and wanting to learn new skills
3rd Tuesday of the month: Beginning Pickleball-for those just starting to learn the game/scoring.
4th Tuesday of the month: Advanced Pickleball- a high intensity workout, drills and games for high level players
Please contact Steve if interested in other group or private pickleball lessons.
Open Play: Pickleball is open all day, 7 days a week. Paddles and balls are 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.
ADULT CLINICS
Advanced Live Ball- Invitation Only
Mondays 5:30pm-6:30pm. 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. Fun Drills and games Please RSVP to Steve at 805-746-0819 to confirm attendance for any specific Saturday and to get on the email list.
DROP IN TENNIS
Drop in Doubles: Tuesday/Thursday at 3:30pm. TUESDAY at 4:00- LIVE BALL for 3.5/4.0) players. No Drop in- invitation only as limited to 7 players
Cronies Doubles: Monday/Wednesday/Friday at 7am
