July Newsletter 2023
Hot Tub Construction Update
We are anxiously awaiting the completion of our brand new large family hot tub. We are in the final stages of construction however the project has been delayed due to supply issues.
We are hopeful that the work will begin again soon and the hot tub ready for everyone in August!
Thank you for your patience!
New Spin Bikes Have Arrived
Come try out the new Keiser spin bikes!
Join one of our weekly drop in classes:
Monday-
12:30pm 30-30 (Strength & Cycle) with Deb
6pm Cycling with Korrine
Tuesday-
10:45am Cycling with Jen
Wednesday-
6pm Cycling with Jen
Thursday-
10:45am Cycling with Korrine
6:45am 20-20-20 (Strength, Cycle, Yoga) with Heidi
Sunday-
9:00am Cycling with Bonnie
Spin Across America!
Come celebrate our new Spin bikes by spinning across America July 15th-Aug 15th. Join the ride from California to Maine to win a guest pass and be entered in our $100 credit to account drawing. Pick up your passport at the front desk beginning July 15th!
Spin Bikes for Sale!
We have a few more of our Matrix spin bikes for sale. They are $200 each. Please reach out to our Fitness Director, Nicki Hurford if you are interested in purchasing one.
Group Exercise Class Updates
Tuesday 5:45pm Cardio Dance with Karen has been moved to Sundays at 1:00pm
Brazilian Sculpt classes coming soon!
Group Fitness Class Etiquette
Our Group Exercise instructors work hard to provide our members with top quality instruction. Please respect them and their time by:
- Arriving to class on time
- Turning off your cell phones
- Taking or making all calls outside
- Refraining from personal conversations during class
- Using the water bottle refill station outside, if not attending the class in session
Pool Guards
Pool Guards Summer Camp introduces children to the skills necessary for Lifeguarding and aquatic safety. Two week sessions offer activities such as swim workout and skills building, rescue skill practice, paddle board practice, stretching and strength building exercises with team building games and fun. Pool Guards is a great opportunity to advance your water safety skills and become a better swimmer for life.
Sessions
Session 4 July 10th-July 21st 9a-12p- 14 spaces left
Session 5 July 24th-August 4th 9a-12p- 11 spaces left
For more details or to register please contact the Aquatics office at [email protected]
Intro to Diving
La Madrona Intro to Diving is back!! This swim class will teach children the fundamental skills necessary to be successful in the sport of diving. This is a great opportunity for kids to learn to dive in a pool safely and with confidence. The class will be 45 minutes in length and will meet once a week. This six-week program will build upon skills each week in a fun and safe manner. Kids will learn the proper arm patterns, body positions, and entry technique that Olympic divers use.
This class will be taught by Santa Cruz native and 2008 Olympian Ariel Rittenhouse.
Tuesdays/Thursdays 515p-6p
August 22nd-September 7th (3 weeks/6 classes)
Registrations can be through your member account or directly by the Aquatics Direct at 831-438-1072 ex 104 or [email protected].
Fall Swim Team
The La Madrona Fall Swim Team starts on Monday August 15th. Fall Swim Team will be offered in two 6-week sessions. The swim team is a pre-competitive team. The team practices focus on being fun while getting swimmers comfortable being in a lap pool and working with stroke development, technique and endurance. We also expand on swim team knowledge. Ages 5.5-14 years old are welcome. All swimmers must be able to swim one length of the lap pool and be able to float on their back, an assessment may be needed.
Early Fall August 14th-September 21st (6 weeks) - no class on September 4th
Late Fall September 25th-November 2nd (6 weeks)
Participants are welcome to register for both sessions. Registration opens for members on July 17th through your member account, and non-member on July 24th in person, email or phone call. Afterwards registrations can be taken directly by the Aquatics Direct at 831-438-1072 ex 104 or [email protected].
Intro to Swim Team
La Madrona Intro to Swim Team is back!! This swim class is to help get your swimmer ready to go from swim lessons to a pre- or competitive swim team. Polish those swimming skills and learn how to make the leap from our rec pool to our lap pool.
This is a small class and spaces are limited.
Wednesdays 145p-230p
Early Fall August 16th-September 20th (6 weeks)
Late Fall September 27th-November 1st (6 weeks)
Participants are welcome to register for both sessions. Registration opens for members on July 18th and non-member on July 25th, both online. Afterwards registrations can be taken directly by the Aquatics Direct at 831-438-1072 ex 104 or [email protected].
Parent and Me
Come join us and learn how to comfortably introduce your child to being in the water for the first time. The small pool is warm and toasty, and the mid-mornings are crispy and light. Spaces are still available for those who want to enroll for a three week session. Drop-ins are welcome.
Late Summer
Late Summer I – July 6th-July 20th (no 7/3) – Monday/Thursday - Fully Open
Late Summer II – July 24th-August 10th (no 7/31) – Monday/Thursday - Fully Open
Please contact the Aquatics office at [email protected] or registrations can be through your member account.
Adult Tennis Clinics Updates
Serious Tennis with Dave will have some slight adjustments to the starting times over the next month. July 12 & 14 along with July 26 & 28 will go 9:15-10:45 instead of the normal 9:00 time.
Monday - Doubles Skills with Jack 9:00-10:30
Tuesday - Advanced Live Ball with Ian - 9:00-10:30
Wednesday - Serious Tennis with Dave - 9:00-10:30
Thursday - Tactical Doubles Play with Savanan - 9:00 - 10:30
Friday - Serious Tennis with Dave - 9:00-10:30
Saturday - Member Drop-in - 9:00-11:00
Sunday - Technique Fundamentals - 9:00-10:00
Cardio Tennis - 10:00-11:00
Summer Junior Tennis Camps registrations are still open
We have options for all levels of tennis players, from just beginning to the competitive advanced players. Our summer tennis camps will take place this summer Mon-Fri 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. This is appropriate for all levels, even just beginning! We will also offer a High Performance group geared for tournament and high school level players, which will take place 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
We will still be continuing our Saturday Toddler Tennis(ages 3-6) and Junior Rookies group (7+) from 11:00-12:00. This is a great opportunity to get kids of all ages started and improve their tennis skills!
You can register for any of the summer programs at our clubhouse, or directly with Ian Chadwell at [email protected]
Tuesday Night Team Tennis
Summer session will begin again on 7/18. This will be similar to the last session and will be lots of fun. Come out and be a part of the Team Ian VS Team Jimmy match play! Registrations will be done weekly, and can be done online or in the clubhouse.
Pickleball Happenings!
If you have not given pickleball a try yet, come out and see what the latest craze is about! We have paddles and balls you can use to try this super fun sport out. We are offering various clinics and fun events throughout the week as well.
Check out the new Pickleball Schedule below and stay tuned for more opportunities to play throughout the week for all levels!
-Monday has 2 clinic options - 5:00-6:00 Intermediate Clinic and 6:00-7:00 Advanced clinic
-Thursday 11:30-1 Beginner clinic - come out and learn this fun sport!
Don't forget Pickle and Pints is still on Thursdays from 6-8.
- Friday Member Drop in 11:30-1:00
- Sunday Member Drop in 9:00-11:00
Do not forget you can always schedule your own lesson and small group times with our Coach Karen!
