October Newsletter 2023
New Family Hot Tub is OPEN!
The new family hot tub is now open! The hot tub is open to all ages.
Please remember, anyone under 43 inches must be within arms reach of a supervising adult or in a coast guard approved life vest.
Enjoy!
The opening of the hot tub will be celebrated during our RESCHEDULED Pie for a Purpose event on October 11th from 4-5:30pm. We will have fall themed treats to share!
2nd Annual Pie For A Purpose! RESCHEDULED
A Fundraiser for Alzheimer's Association
Wednesday, October 11th 4-5:30pm
Support an amazing cause with LOTS OF PIES! Show off your baking skills and donate a sweet or savory pie to be auctioned off during the event.
All in the family are welcome, don't have to bring a pie to attend!
$5 whipped cream pie eating contest will begin at 5pm. There will be an adult & child division. Prizes will be awarded to the winners!
All proceeds will be going to Alzheimer's Association.
Pies should arrive to the Club no later than 4pm (feel free to drop off anytime that day or the night before) so the silent auction can begin by 4:15pm. Pies should be in a container not to be returned. Bring in a 3 x 5 card to display pie type, your name, and ingredients.
Please email [email protected] with any questions.
Click here to sign up to bring a pie - Pie for Purpose BRING A PIE!
Family Fall Festival- The Critters Are Coming Again!
Come celebrate Autumn with us and visit with some creepy critters on Wednesday, October 25th 3:30-5:30 pm. Enjoy a showcase of 15-30 real critters, a bounce house, craft, face/hand painting, bubble fun and treats for all!
Group Exercise Class Updates
New Instructors
Welcome Ashely Carniglia and Nicoletta Puccini to our Fitness Department! Ashley will be teaching Monday 10am Body Blast and Thursday 6:45pm 30/30 Cycle Strength. Nicoletta will be teaching Saturday 9:15am Yoga. Please come join these amazing ladies and welcome them to La Madrona!
La Madrona World Series is Back!
Take me out to the fitness room, take me out to the swimming pool, take me out to the courts….
Game starts October 9th
We are happy to be bringing back this exciting game for all our members! Accumulate home runs through participating in actives in our tennis, swim and fitness department and earn tickets into a weekly raffle. Pick up your game cards at Club house starting October 9th. Each game card will be $5 (or the donation of a food bag).
All proceeds will be directly donated to Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County. This is a 4 week game, with a new game starting each week.
Junior Fitness Workshop: SPORTS CONDITIONING AND INJURY PREVENTION
In this workshop designed for both athletes and non-athletes you will learn proper weight training techniques, balance and agility exercises, the importance of warm-up and cool down, and flexibly and its effects on performance. For juniors ages 12-17.
October 7th-October 28th
Saturdays 11am-12pm
$80 members ($96 non-members)
Contact [email protected] to register. Space is limited.
Fall Water Polo
La Madrona Water Polo is here for the Fall. It will be offered as a 5-week session for Late Fall. This fun class will introduce our swimmers to the sport of Water Polo. Swimmers will have a chance to learn the different aspects of the game building upon their existing swimming skills and introducing the basic team skills while having fun. It is a great opportunity to build self-confidence, teamwork, responsibility, and perseverance in the fun and safe lap pool. Coach Judah will be looking forward to seeing you on Fridays.
Fridays
Ages 6-11 415p-5p
Late Fall September 29th-November 10th (6 weeks - No Oct 13 and 27) - Space still Available
Members can register through their account by clicking here, Non-members in person, email or phone call with the Aquatics Director at 831-438-1072 ex 104 or [email protected].
Intro to Swim Team
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
Holiday November 8th-December 13th (5 weeks-No 11/22)
Please contact the Aquatics office at [email protected] or registrations can be through your member account on October 16.
Fall Swim Meet
We will be hosting our annual Fall Swim Meet at the conclusion of our Fall season. Come join us at the club for a fun morning of races in the Lap Pool. We want to give our swimmers the chance to practice their swimming skills that they have been honing in our swim team program throughout the Fall. There is nothing like quite the excitement and cheers as each swimmer makes it across the pool.
Saturday, November 4th 8:30a-12:30pm
To Register please contact the Aquatics Director at 831-438-1072 ex 104 or [email protected].
Fall Swim Team
The La Madrona Fall Swim Team 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.
There is still space to register for Late Fall if you haven't already done so.
Late Fall September 25th-November 2nd (6 weeks)
Holiday November 6th-December 14th (6 weeks - No 11/23)
Holiday Session registration will open on October 16th for members and October 25th for Non-mmbers.
Members can register through their account by clicking here, Non-members in person, email or phone call with the Aquatics Director at 831-438-1072 ex 104 or [email protected].
Aquatics Programing and Weather
As we begin to enter the cooler months of the year, we understand weather can be a concern. Our Aquatics Office during this time of year watches the local area forecast very closely, even down to the hourly predictions. If the weather poses a safety hazard to conducting programs, we will arrange the cancellations and will do so as soon as possible.
Generally speaking, rain, even heavy rain, does not pose a problem for aquatic programming (swim lessons, Parent/Me, Intro, Swim Team, etc). Since the participants are already in the pool and getting wet. Our pools are heated to maintain a constant temperature year round. Swimming in the rain can be a magical experience. The feel of raindrops can be wonderful and the sound of rain underwater is so cool.
Tuesday Night Team Tennis is Back Again!
We are excited to bring back Tuesday Night Team Tennis for the Fall.
It will be held on Tuesday's October 17 and 24, and November 7 and 14. Halloween is on a Tuesday this year so we will skip that Tuesday.
Adult Tennis Clinic Update
This Fall we are starting "Under the Lights 4.0+" on Friday Nights
It will start on Friday, October 13 and run 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Early Registrations can be done directly with Ian at [email protected]
JUNIOR TENNIS UPDATE
Follow us on "X" (formerly Twitter) @LaMadronaCourts which will be used for weather and condition updates moving into the rainy season this will be a great place to stay updated.
Junior Clinic News
We have classes for all ages and levels! Register with our clubhouse or directly with Ian!
We are very excited to continue improving all participants in our LATE Fall Session which started on Monday, September 25 and goes through Sunday, November 5, 2023.
Toddler Tennis - a portion of this class will now have parent involvement. This will introduce how to work on tennis skills away from class.
Junior Rookies - now offers a 3 day program and can be requested if desired.
Junior Development - will no longer be offered on Fridays, however, with coaches approval they can now come to the two hour Saturday class which will be a combo class with our Junior Excellence Program.
Junior Excellence - we now offer a Saturday class from 9:00 to 11:00 am for those competitive players
For more information:
/Files/Library/2023FALLLATEJRTENNIS.PDF
La Madrona Pickleball Happenings!
If you have not tried Pickleball, you have to come out and learn about this fastest growing sport. We have paddles and balls you can use. Our coaches can get you playing like a pro in no time. We are offering various clinics and fun events throughout the week as well.
Pickleball Clinic Update
New! - We are starting a beginner/intermediate Pickleball clinic on Tuesday nights from 6:00- 7:00 pm. Register online and in the clubhouse or directly with [email protected]. This clinic will begin on Tuesday, October 10.
Pickle and Pints
If you want to test your competitive side come out for Pickle and Pints every Thursday night from 6:00-8:00 pm.
Pickleball Schedule
Check out the Pickleball Schedule at the link below and stay tuned for more opportunities to play throughout the week for all levels! Lessons or small groups sessions are available.
/Files/Library/2023PICKLEBALL09.PDF
