Racqueteer
Newsletter for Members of the Los Gatos Swim & Racquet Club
MARCH 2015
LOS GATOS SWIM AND RACQUET CLUB’S
6TH ANNUAL
BODY FAT REDUCTION CONTEST
Los Gatos Swim and Racquet Club will be
running its 6th annual Body Fat Reduction
contest starting Monday, March 16, 2015.
The official contest weigh-ins and measurements will take place from Monday,
March 16th through Friday, March 20th at
6pm. No weights or measurements will be
accepted after 6pm on Friday, March 20th.
The contest will run 12 weeks in length
with the final and official weigh out week
being Monday, June 1st - Friday, June 5th.
No weigh out’s or measurements will be
accepted after 6pm on Friday, June 5th.
HAPPY EASTER!
Los Gatos Swim & Racquet
Club will be CLOSED Sunday,
April 5th in observance of
Easter. Regular Club hours will
resume Monday, April 6th.
CLUB HOURS
Monday - Friday
5:00 am - 10:00 pm
Contestants with the greatest reduction of body fat percentage will be awarded
cash prizes. The 1st place winner will receive 50%, 2nd place winner will receive
25%, and the 3rd place winner will receive 15% of the total registration fees.
The registration fee for the Body Fat Reduction Contest is $100 per
entry. Participants can weigh out at any time, however, all weigh outs are
final and must be completed on or before Friday, June 5th, at 6pm. To
enter the Body Fat Challenge and to officially weigh in, please contact
Fitness Director, Brian Dean, at (408)356-2136 or e-mail [email protected].
Saturday - Sunday
6:30 am - 8:00 pm
PHONE NUMBERS
Main Office ��(408) 356 - 2136
Aquatics��(408) 356 - 2136
Kids’ Club��(408) 358 - 1967
Fitness�� (408) 356 - 2136
Tennis...................(408) 356 - 8363
Fax.................. (408) 358 - 2593
Tennis Updates...................................................2
Aquatics.............................................................3
Year-Round Swim Team......................................4
Master’s Swim Article.........................................5
Group Exercise Information.................................6
CrossFit Schedule..................................................7
Children’s Programs.................................................8
14700 Oka Road • Los Gatos, California 95032
www.lgsrc.com
Los Gatos Swim & Racquet Club
TENNIS
15TH ANNUAL
TENNIS
LOS GATOS MEN’S OPEN
WINE DOWN
Date: Friday, March 27, 2015
Time: 6:30 pm–8:30 pm Tennis Round Robin
8:30 pm–9:45 pm Dinner and Drinks
Fees: $25.00 Tennis Members with
24 hour advance registration
$30.00 Tennis Members
with same-day registration
$35.00 Fitness Members, and
Guests of Members
PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS
SPONSOR A TENNIS EVENT!
Come out and see some great local tennis players at the 15th annual $2500
Los Gatos Men’s Open hosted right here at LGSRC. Many local pros and
top ranked Men’s Open and Junior players will come out to compete on
Saturday, April 18th - Sunday, April 19th and Saturday, April 25th - Sunday,
April 26th. Don’t miss the chance to watch the Bay Area’s best players!
NO LIMIT TEXAS HOLD’EM TOURNAMENT FOR
PLAYERS AND SPONSORS OF THE $2500
LOS GATOS MEN’S OPEN
Saturday, April 18th at 5:00pm
come out and play poker with
top tennis pros and players from
NorCal, while helping to sponsor
this great tournament. To register
or for more information please
call (408) 356-8363. Entry fee
is $35 and includes entry into
poker tournament, dinner and
refreshments. Top finishers will
receive Visa gift cards. No cash prizes. If you know of anyone else who
may like to help us out and have some fun at the same time please pass
this information along. Thank you for your support.
2015 GRAND SLAM
SUMMER JUNIOR TENNIS PROGRAM
Advertise your business with a banner
across court 2 overlooking the tennis
The Summer Grand Slam Junior Tennis Program is
deck and the Fitness Center. Any
designed for all levels of junior players. Each program has
member interested in sponsoring
specific requirements to help participants move to the
our upcoming $2500 Men’s Open
next level. This program provides a learning atmosphere
(Saturday, April 18th - Sunday, April
in which your child will develop and improve tennis skills.
19th and Saturday, April 25th “Fun” is the basis of all the programs. Improvement of
Sunday, April 26th) and our NTRP
tennis skills through structured workouts increases selfDoubles Challenge (Friday, May
confidence and overall fun. Complete player development
15th - Sunday, May 17th) may
is our goal. We look forward to helping each student
hang their company banner and/
move up through the ranks, starting with 10 and Under
or opt to have their logo placed on
Prep/Red and progressing toward higher levels like
as many as 350 tournament shirts.
Junior League. Come join us for a great summer! For
The cost for displaying the banner
questions and additional information, please contact
on court 2 is $275 for four months of
the Tennis Pro Shop at (408) 356-8363.
exposure t-shirt advertising are $100
SESSIONS
for each tournament. A special package
Week One.......June 8
Week Six...........July 13
rate of $375 includes the banner and
Week Two.......June 15
Week Seven......July 20
both tournament t-shirts. For more
Week Three....June 22
Week Eight........July 27
information please contact Vince
Week Four......June 29
Week Nine........Aug 3
Russo at (408) 356 - 8363 or e-mail at
Week Five.......July 6 Week Ten..........Aug 10
[email protected].
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AQUATICS
Los Gatos Swim & Racquet Club
LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION
CLASSES
Get ready for the summer NOW! Train for an exciting and rewarding job! What to bring: swimsuit, towel, goggles, pen, paper,
lunch to share, and a great attitude! You must give at least a 48-hour notice if you cancel, and we must fill your spot to receive
a full refund. Participants must attend all class dates. Certification at this facility does not guarantee employment at this
facility. Contact Lifeguard Instructor Karen Szabo for more information at (408) 356-2136.
FIRST SESSION LIFEGUARD CLASS DATES
Tuesday, April 7th................ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Thursday, April 9th.............. 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Saturday, April 11th............. 12pm - 7pm (CPR DAY)
Tuesday, April 14th.............. 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Thursday, April 16th............ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Saturday, April 18th............. 12pm - 7pm (SPINAL DAY)
Sunday, April 19th............... 12pm - 7pm (TEST DAY)
SECOND SESSION LIFEGUARD CLASS DATES
Tuesday, April 21st:............. 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Thursday, April 23rd:........... 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Saturday, April 25th:............ 12pm - 7pm (CPR DAY)
Tuesday, April 28th:............. 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Thursday, April 30th:........... 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Saturday, May 2nd:............. 12pm - 7pm (SPINAL DAY)
Sunday, May 3rd:................. 12pm - 7pm (TEST DAY)
FEES PER SESSION: $310.00 Members/$360.00 Guests of Members
*Above fees cover all costs of materials and certificates. Check or cash only. Make
checks payable to Los Gatos Swim and Racquet Club. Must be 15 years or older to
participate. Must be able to pass a swim test given during the first class.
SUMMER SWIM LESSONS
This summer we will offer a wonderful “Learn to Swim Program”
for all ages, emphasizing the adaptation to a new environment with
the goal of making the transition from “non-swimmer” to “swimmer”
comfortable and enjoyable. All of our lessons are taught by gentle,
qualified instructors in our heated pool. We have a full-range of private,
semi-private, and group lessons available for all ages and abilities. Adult
and extended-level lessons are also available upon request. Lessons
are 30 minutes long. Group lessons are offered in two-week sessions;
private and semi-private lessons may be scheduled in any combination
of days and times.
SESSIONS
Session 1
Session 2
Session 3
Session 4
Session 5
Monday, June 8 to Friday, June 19
Monday June 22 to Friday, July 3
Monday, July 6 to Friday, July 17
Monday, July 20 to Friday, July 31
Monday, August 3 to Friday, August 14
Sign up at the Front Desk for an exciting summer of
swim lessons!
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Los Gatos Swim & Racquet Club
AQUATICS
PRE-SEASON SWIM TEAM
Pre-Season Swim Team is a great opportunity for all swimmers to get a head
start and improve their stroke technique before summer begins. Participants
must be able to swim the length of the training pool with side breathing and
without stopping. Pre-Season will consist of three groups and practice times;
these groups will be divided by age, ability, and past swimming experience.
Days:
Monday - Friday
Dates:
Monday, March 30th - Friday, April 24th
Ages:
5 to 18 years
Times: 5 - 8 Years:....................... 4:00pm - 4:45pm
9 - 10 Years:..................... 4:45pm - 5:45pm
11 - 18 Years:................... 5:45pm - 7:00pm
Fees:
$110.00 First Swimmer
$100.00 Each Additional Swimmer
SUMMER SWIM TEAM 2015
Our program is a recreational, yet competitive swim team. Current Club members between the
ages of 5 to 18 are eligible and the youngest participants must be able to swim the length of the
training pool with side breathing and without stopping. We are one of five teams who compete in
the Valley Aquatic League. The League’s purpose is:
• to encourage healthy attitudes toward competition
• to promote the sport of swimming
• to improve personal swimming skills
• to provide as much competitive challenge in a summer program as possible
• to have fun!
Summer Swim Team 2015 Sign-Up Information
All children must be CURRENT CLUB MEMBERS (on the membership) in order to sign-up.
FIRST PRIORITY SIGN-UPS: Begins Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 8:00 am.
All members of the previous Summer Swim Teams, including alternates, are eligible.
SECOND PRIORITY SIGN-UPS: Begins Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 8:00 am.
This is open to all Club members.
Monday April 27th - Friday, June 5th
Time
Age Group
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm
4:45 pm - 5:45 pm
5:45 pm - 7:00 pm
Monday, June 8th - Friday, July 24th
Time
Age Group
8 Years and Under 7:00 am - 8:20 am
13 Years and Up
9 - 12 Years
8:20 am - 9:10 am
9 - 12 Years
13 Years and Up 9:10 am - 9:45 am
8 Years & Under w/o Conflicts
Monday, Wednesday and Friday Evenings
6:30 pm - 7:10 pm
9 - 12 Years
7:10 pm - 8:00 pm
13 years and Up
First Swimmer
Second Swimmer
Third Swimmer
$245.00 (Includes T-Shirt & Swim Cap)
$215.00 (Includes T-Shirt & Swim Cap)
$190.00 (Includes T-Shirt & Swim Cap)
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Afraid to Try A Swim Meet? Dive in!
It’s Easier Than You Think and Lots of Fun!
Dustin Poe, January 5, 2015
http://www.usms.org
Let’s be honest: Masters Swimming is the best activity around. However, there are a lot of swimmers out there who don’t
take advantage of everything the sport has to offer. If you’ve never swum in a meet before, you’re missing out on a huge
part of the sport.
Whether you’re nervous about swimming in front of people or are worried that you’ll finish last in your race, you could be
misinformed about what Masters meets are all about. Meets are surprisingly friendly and laid back, full of people just like
you. Chances are many of them are about your speed, too, but if you never go, you’ll never know. Here are a few reasons
why you should consider checking out a Masters meet.
Competition Doesn’t Have to be Intense
If you’re nervous about competing, don’t think you’ll be good enough, or are just simply embarrassed to swim in front of
people, go to the next meet and just watch what unfolds. You’ll see swimmers cheering for teammates, friends congratulating
friends, and swimmers celebrating the accomplishments of people they don’t know. Watch the meet, and see how accepting
the environment is. You’ll find it incredibly uplifting.
When I went to my first Masters meet, I was blown away by how people I’d never met before were coming up and talking to
me and high-fiving me when I finished my races. If you go to a meet for any reason, go for the confidence boost. Most of the
swimmers on my team who choose not to compete are people who think they aren’t good enough. And it’s thanks to that
thought process that people from other teams are winning their events. They’re taking advantage of the fact that others
don’t think they are good enough. Here is the big secret: You are good enough to swim in a meet, because it doesn’t matter
how good you are. Fast or slow, you’ll enjoy yourself and people will be friendly to you.
Use Competition to Test Yourself
A lot of people are not aware that Masters meets are scored by age groups, so chances are, your smaller local meets won’t
have more than 10 people in your individual age group. This gives you a pretty good chance of doing well in at least one of
your races. Last year I had an enthusiastic new swimmer who was afraid of swimming in a meet, so she came and cheered
on her teammates. This not only lifted the atmosphere of our team, but she saw how Masters meets are not threatening at
all. She ended up competing in the next meet and actually won one of her events.
Use Meets to Help You Set Goals
We all need goals or else we run the risk of the activity getting old and stale. Someone who only goes to swim practices isn’t
getting everything she can out of the sport. Going to meets and seeing what other people your age are doing can help give
you direction on how you want to swim. Have you ever experienced not being hungry and having someone walk into the
room with a burger and fries? Hunger hits you right away. Going to a meet and competing with other Masters swimmers can
have the same effect on your swimming. It has a way of inspiring and invigorating you.
Benefit from the Social Aspect
I have to brag about my swimmers here. They’re so good about cheering on their teammates. If any of my swimmers has
just finished a race and is out of breath, invariably I will find that swimmer standing on the side of the pool with the rest of
our team cheering on our next swimmer. To me, that’s what Masters Swimming is all about. Meets are such a good place
for you to get to know your teammates and build lifelong friendships. This helps when you’re having a hard time finding the
motivation to go to practice. It’s a lot easier to go if you know your friends will be there. I tell my swimmers, “Competition is
a group of people striving together toward a common goal.” If you keep that in mind, swimming in a meet isn’t such a scary
idea anymore. Be bold; give it a go! You won’t regret it.
2015 RINCONADA MASTERS SPRING SHORT COURSE MEET
The Rinconada Masters Spring Short Course Meet will be held on Saturday, March 14 at the Rinconada Pool in Palo Alto. This meet has
the 1,000 Free as well as two novice events. Novice swimmers with no prior masters swimming experience as well as veteran swimmers
will enjoy this swim event. The 50 yd. freestyle and the 50 yd. backstroke are specially designated for the novice swimmer, but the meet
also has variety of events including the 1650 yd. Fly. For more information and to sign-up , go to http://www.pacificmasters.org.
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GROUP
EXERCISE SCHEDULE - MARCH 2015
Time
Sunday
5:30 AM
Los Gatos Swim
& Racquet Club
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Masters Swim
(60) HD
Group Cycle
(60) DM
Cardio Sculpt
(60) DM
Masters Swim
(60) JM
Group Cycle
(60) DM
Cardio Sculpt
(60) DM
Masters Swim
(60) JM
Group Cycle
(60) DM
Saturday
7:00 AM
Group Cycle
(55) RY
7:30 AM
Masters Swim
(90) JS
8:15 AM
POUND™
(60) KL
Zumba
(60) LY
8:30 AM
9:30 AM
10:00 AM
Step/Sculpt
(60) LP
Pilates Mat
(60) AW
Zumba
(60) KL
Pilates Mat
(60) AW
U-Jam
(60) KO
Pilates Mat
(75) AA
Cardio Strength Training
(60) GB
Masters Swim
(60) MK
Power Sculpt
(75) SE
Group Cycle
(90) RY
Boot Camp
(60) CP
Aqua Combo
(60) CP
Masters Swim
(60) MK
Aqua Combo
(60) SaE
Aqua Combo
(60) CP
Eclectic Yoga
(90) EF
Core Conditioning
(30) CP
10:30 AM
Senior Yoga Tune-Up
(60) LW
10:45 AM
Vinyâsa Yoga
(75) LW
11:00 AM
Vinyâsa Yoga
(90) HE
11:30 AM
12:00 PM
Zumba
(60) VZ
Group Cycle
(60) RY
1:00 PM
Sr. Conditioning
(60) SL
Group Cycle
(60) DM
Gentle Yoga
(60) AW
Group Cycle
(60) SB
BODYSHRED™
(60) SL
5:15 PM
5:30 PM
Sr. Conditioning
(60) SL
Gentle Yoga
(60) AW
4:00PM
4:30 PM
Gentle Yoga
(60) DC
Qigong
(75) BB
12:30 PM
U-Jam
(50) IN
Fitness Fusion
(60) KL
Zumba
(60) VZ
Yin Yoga
(90) LW
5:45 PM
6:30 PM
Beginning Yoga
(90) EF
Zumba
(60) VZ
Vinyâsa Yoga
(75) HE
6:45 PM
Pre-Masters Swim
(60) JS
7:00 PM
AA-Allyson Atwell
AW-Ann Weismann
BB-Barbara Branaman
CP-Charmaine Pokriots
DC-Debora Cohen
DM-Dolores Montenegro
EF-Elena Fisher
HD-Heather Driscoll
Eclectic Yoga/
Pilates
(75) MW
Aqua Combo
(60) SaE
HE-Heather Estrada
IN-Ileana Nautu
JM-Jackie McCleary
JS-John Schaefer
KL-Kate Loweth
KO-Kimberly Olechowski
LP-Laura Peterson
LY-Lupe Yepiz
Pre-Masters Swim
(60) JS
LW-Linda Wagner
MK-Mike Kasper
MW-Mary Worn
RY-Rachel Young
SaE-Sandra Escamilla
SB-Stacy Burnell
SL-Shannon Larsen
VZ-Valy Zumpano
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Zumba/U-Jam
(60) KL/LY
CROSSFIT SCHEDULE - MARCH 2015
SUNDAY
MONDAY
WEDNESDAY
CrossFit
(MM)
5:30 AM
6:00 AM
6:30 AM
7:00 AM
7:30 AM
TUESDAY
Open Gym
(All Day)
↓
CrossFit
(MM)
↓
Open Gym
↓
↓
Open Gym
↓
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
CrossFit
(MM)
CrossFit
(MM)
↓
Open Gym
↓
↓
Open Gym
↓
CrossFit
(GP)
↓
Open Gym
↓
CircuitFit
(MM/GP/CC)
8:00 AM
8:30 AM
CircuitFit
(MM)
CircuitFit
(MM)
CircuitFit
(MM)
CircuitFit
(CC)
CircuitFit
(GP)
↓
9:00 AM
↓
↓
↓
↓
↓
CrossFit
(MM/GP/CC)
↓
CircuitFit &
CrossFit
(MM)
↓
CircuitFit &
CrossFit
(CC)
↓
↓
CircuitFit &
CrossFit
(GP)
↓
CrossFit
(KS)
↓
Open Gym
↓
CrossFit
(MM)
↓
Open Gym
↓
CrossFit
(KS)
↓
Open Gym
↓
Open Gym
↓
Open Gym
↓
↓
CrossFit
(GP)
CircuitFit
(MM)
↓
9:30 AM
10:00 AM
10:30 AM
11:00 AM
11:30 AM
12:00 PM
12:30 PM
1:00 PM
1:30 PM
2:00 PM
2:30 PM
3:00 PM
3:30 PM
4:00 PM
4:30 PM
CircuitFit & CircuitFit &
CrossFit
CrossFit
(MM)
(CC)
↓
↓
↓
CrossFit
CrossFit
(KS)
(MM)
↓
↓
Open Gym
Open Gym
↓
↓
Open Gym
↓
CrossFit
(MM)
Open Gym
5:30 PM
↓
CircuitFit
(MM/CC)
6:00 PM
CircuitFit
(MM)
↓
CircuitFit
(MM)
↓
6:30 PM
↓
CrossFit
(MM/CC)
↓
↓
CrossFit
(MM)
↓
5:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:30 PM
8:00 PM
↓
Saturday, March 7: Classes with Matt
Saturday, March 14: Classes with Christy
Saturday, March 21: Classes with Greg
Saturday, March 28: Classes with Matt
Open Gym
↓
CrossFit
(MM)
MM
GP
KS
CC
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Open Gym
↓
Matt Morales
Greg Pena
Kevin Stenn
Christy Cabezot
Los Gatos Swim &
Racquet Club
KIDS’CLUB
MARCH KIDS’ NIGHT OUT:
YOU’RE INVITED TO
CELEBRATE DR. SUESS’
BIRTHDAY!
We are excited to host another actionpacked Kids’ Night Out! This fantastic
program gives children a chance to play
games, make crafts, watch a movie and
more. A pizza dinner is included (or children
may bring their own dinner). Parents can
drop children off and enjoy their own night
out! Sign up for this fun program at the Front
Desk or in Kids’ Club today!
KIDS’ NIGHT OUT
Date: Friday, March 27, 2015
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Movie: Cat in the Hat
Ages:
2 to 7 Years Old
Cost:
$25 for Members
$20 each add’l Sibling
$35 for Guests of Members
MARCH PLAY DAY:
SAINT PATRICK’S
DAY PARTY
Kids’ Club will be having a fantastic Play
Day this month! It will be a wonderful
opportunity for all moms and dads to take
advantage of. Come and drop your little ones
off in Kids’ Club and have time to yourself to
work out, run errands, or just relax. Kids will
participate in a variety of activities including
festive arts and crafts, finding a pot o’ gold
and watching a movie! A yummy snack
is provided, but please pack a lunch (no
peanuts products please). Stop by Kids’ Club
or the Front Desk to sign up or call (408) 3562136 for more information!
SAINT PATRICK’S DAY PARTY
Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ages: 2 to 7 Years Old
Cost:
$20 for Members
$18 each add’l Sibling
$26 for Guests of Members
COME JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL CHILDREN’S
EASTER PARTY!
KIDS’ CLUB HOURS:
Monday- Thursday
8:00 am - 8:30 pm
Reservations required*
between 1:00 and 8:30 pm
Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Reservations required*
between 1:00 and 5:00 pm
Saturday - Sunday by reservation
only* between 8:00 am-1:00 pm
* Reservations for weekday afternoons
must be made by 1:00 pm. See Kids’
Club for full reservation policy
Kids’ Club: (408) 358-1967
[email protected]
Come celebrate Easter at the Club with friends and family. We will be hosting
our annual Easter Party and Egg Hunt which includes EGG-citing activities for
children such as face painting, a special Easter craft and pictures with the Easter
Bunny. Bring your basket and arrive early! The Egg Hunt will begin promptly at
10:30 am. Parents must be present for this family event. Sign up today at the
Front Desk, in Kids’ Club or call (408) 356-2136 for more information.
Date: Saturday, April 4, 2015
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Ages: Newborn and Up
Fees: $10 for Members; $15 for Guests of Members
SUMMER IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER!
Want your children to have an exciting summer? Have them join us for one of our fun-filled
camps! Sign ups begin in March. Stop by the Front Desk or call (408) 356-2136 for more
information! We are proud to offer:
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SUMMER CAMP (AGES 5-12 YEARS)
KINDER CAMP (AGES 2-4 YEARS)
GRAND SLAM JUNIOR TENNIS
SUMMER SWIM LESSONS
IN U S
C H IL D R EN JO O F
H AV E YO U R
ER
M
SUMMER SWIM TEAM
M
C IT IN G SU
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FO R A N EX
A M S!
FU N P RO G R