November Newsletter 2022
I'm honored to call Paso Robles Sports Club home…
I would like to take a moment to introduce myself as Paso Robles Sports Club's new General Manager! It is an honor to lead this amazing club and I can't wait to meet all of you! I've spent the last 12 years working at our sister club in Avila Beach, most recently as the club's Asst. Manager overseeing a variety of departments, events and programs. I have also had the pleasure to be a member here as I lived in Templeton so the club feels very familiar to me. It's been so great getting to meet so many members so far and I can already tell how important PRSC is to you all. I promise to do everything in my power to improve your experiences here at the club. I am here to serve you so please do not ever hesitate to reach out to me via member surveys, emails, or calls. Together I look forward to making Paso Robles Sports Club your happy and healthy place for many years to come. -Travis Hawley, General Manager
A few things to note:
- November 5, 2022 we are hosting a "swim meet" for NCA
- November 11, 2022 Cal Poly Pro Am 9am - 11am
- November 12, 2022 Pickleball "Give Thanks Mixer" 2pm - 5pm
- November 24, 2022 Closed for Thanksgiving
- November 25, 2022 "Turkey Burn Small Group Training" 10am?
Training with Travis!
NASM-CPT, CES, PES, Youth Exercise Specialist
General Manager, Paso Robles Sports Club
I look forward to spending a ton of time with our members and getting to know everyone. In order to actively be involved here at the club I will be participating in a variety of activities and would love to have you there with me! It is sure to bring some laughs and hard workouts! My November schedule is as follows!
Wednesday, November 2, 2022 "F-Effect" at 6pm
Friday, November 4, 2022 Barre at 9am
Monday, November 7, 2022 "Power Pilates" at 9:30am
Saturday, November 12, 2022 "Give Thanks Pickleball Mixer" 2pm
Monday, November 14, 2022 "Aqua Fit" at 10:30am
Wednesday, November 16, 2022 "Yoga Sculpt" at 4pm
Saturday, November 19, 2022 Tennis Mixer at 9am
Monday, November 21, 2022 "F-Effect" at 8:15am
Friday, November 25, 2022 "Turkey Burn" (Special Class) at 9am
Kid's Club! Now by reservation only!
(Under reservations select "Adventure Central")
Starting November 7, 2022 Kids Club will only be available by registration through the club app or online in your member portal. The hours available will remain the same but you must pre register your child. Drop-ins will no longer be accepted. To register please make sure to download the clubs app in your app store by searching for "Paso Robles Sports Club" and make your reservations by selecting "Reservations" and then "Adventure Central" as your service type. Reservations can be made for 30, 60, 90 or 120 min. Also please DO NOT bring your sick child to Kids Club. As we enter flu season it's especially important that we keep our kids home if they have a cold or runny nose. Thank you for your cooperation. Lastly we will be increasing our rates starting in November. Child care is now $6 per hour, per child. Unlimited cards will still be offered but at the new rate of $60 for one child. $75 for two children and $90 for 3+
Pickleball (It's about to get real!)
I'm very excited to announce that we will be adding 6 brand new pickleball courts!! Construction on these courts is scheduled to begin November 15! We plan to have these ready by January 1, 2023. We will also be adding two additional INDOOR courts right up the road at a new location. This is such an exciting addition to your membership perks as a Full or Platinum member! To celebrate these exciting new offerings if you upgrade your membership to Full or Platinum in November we will waive your upgrade fee! To upgrade your membership or questions / comments please contact Travis Hawley at [email protected]
Give Thanks Pickleball Mixer
November 12, 2022
2pm - 5pm
$10 donation to Cancer Support Community
Travis Hawley and Kathy Thomas will be hosting a "Give Thanks" pickleball mixer on Saturday, November 12. This event will be followed by a potluck and social. We will be explaining the rules for newcomers followed by a few hours of match play! This is a great way to learn a new sport or meet other members. I can't wait to see you on the courts! A sign-up sheet will be located in the lobby of the clubhouse to list what food items you would like to bring. Questions? Contact Travis Hawley at [email protected]
Give the gift of Health and Wellness!!
This November if you refer a new club member we will give you $50 on your account as a referral credit or $5 less per month on your dues as long as they stay an active member! This is a great opportunity to get your friends out to the club and just in time to get fit before the Holiday season. Questions? Contact Travis Hawley at [email protected]
Fitness Department
Do you know we have a program specifically designed for those who have recently finished treatment or have recently been diagnosed with cancer? Cancer Wellfit Program is a free 10 week program that meets 2 days a week at the club and is led by Kathy Thomas. Kathy has been specifically trained in helping those affected by cancer get back to being active, build muscle strength, and improve flexibility and balance all in a safe and caring environment. We meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays and advanced registration is required. Please contact [email protected] for more information or to sign up.
During the month of October, we met for walks in honor of those affected by Cancer. We had such a great time creating new healthy, happy habits that we have decided to continue into November. Trainers JJ and Kathy would love for you to join them in a walk to honor those affected by Cancer. We will meet on the Factory side on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 12:00pm to go on walks at Barney Schwartz Park. Bring a water bottle, wear supportive shoes and bring a hat, sunglasses and/or sunscreen. This is a free activity however any donations to our Cancer WellFit Program are appreciated. Any questions - please contact Kathy Thomas at [email protected].
Aquatics News:
North County Aquatics is a year round swim team that practices at the Paso Robles Sports Club, and also happens to be the longest operating swim team in the county! NCA swimmers range in age from 5-19 and the team is open to both recreational swimmers who want to participate in a fun team activity while becoming stronger in the water, and competitive swimmers who travel to meets all over the county. On Saturday, November 5th, NCA will be holding a bake sale and silent auction 'Swim-a-thon' fundraiser at the club. While the NCA swimmers will be participating in fun races and water games ( open to any kids who would like to try out the team or join in on the fun) the bake sale and silent auction will be held out on the grass and open to everyone. Please stop by, grab some delicious goodies and support a great cause!
NCA is a non profit organization and all donations are tax deductible. Tax ID is available upon request. If you would like to donate directly to the online fundraiser, please visit: https://www.teamunify.com/TUMoney.jsp?team=nca or stop by the club to fill out a form at the front desk.
All donations go toward swim gear, scholarships, traveling to meets, and team events, while a portion goes to USA swimming to aid in youth swim initiatives.
Massage:
With November being a month of gratitude, we want to thank our members by offering you 20% off massage gift certificates ALL MONTH LONG!
Whether you want to get a head start on your holiday shopping, or you are in need of some pain relief or relaxation, this is a special you won't want to miss.
Certificates are available for purchase at the front desk or you can email our massage therapist Caitlin at [email protected].
Tennis Department
A special note from Head Pro Amy Barber!
Well Hello, this is Amy Barber,
After 6 years at PRSC, I am "hacking" the Tennis Newsletter for just this month with a few things on my mind. I hope you will indulge me for a few short moments.
I LOVE our club, and while the campus has so much to offer, and is the absolute pride of the North County, I always return to our greatest assist…our sweet members. You all are the glue that keeps me smiling. I love nothing more than teaching a lesson on court 2 and hearing laughter and chatter on all the remaining courts. I still hear a few of our members that lost brave health battles if I listen close enough. From the "OSH" heard from our women's teams to the squeaks of a child having a blast in our daily Academy drills, I just smile.
So how does this relate to value? Tennis remains a sport that requires a distinct and earned skill acquisition and there is great value in both youth, and adults setting their minds to accomplishing a new skill set. While our area tends to celebrate/embrace team sports I would like to highlight that indeed tennis is a team sport. Our adults participate in both CCWTL, and USTA combined teams, and our youth play on 5 different high school teams as well as tournaments and small league teams.
Since our Director Devin Barber has taken the helm, our Youth Academy has grown from 2 kids (thank you Blaney family) to 100+ at any given time. While tennis has always had this stigma of being an "ELITE" sport, I continue to be amazed at this inaccuracy. . I have only been at PRSC for 6 years but in that time our group lessons for juniors and adults HAVE NEVER RAISED PRICING. Absolutely everything in my world has increased in price. Everything from eggs to gas and all the things in-between have gone up exponentially in my world !! Did you know that as far as I can remember, a one hour group lesson is STILL $15, and a 1.5 hour group lesson is STILL $20 for our members? Please let that sink in for just a moment…a lesson learning a new skill is likely less than your daily Starbucks coffee. We offer loaner racquets, balls, and instruction in a team environment …and the start up cost is STILL $15 for juniors and adults that want to join a class and learn a new skill.
While I love cross training and all things sports, one weekend ( 2 days) away with a travel team and all costs involved is the equivalent of many months of consistent tennis lessons. Even if we compare local youth soccer/baseball start ups…uniforms, registration, snacks, pictures…months of weekly tennis lessons are still less expensive. OK…my vent is complete. That said, we also have a junior league with a few participating clubs/home and away matches and a uniform sponsor. We offered this for no charge last spring…yes you heard that correctly…kids from schools/homeschools all over the area playing together day in and day out on teams.
Tennis is my passion and I know it will be until I am no longer. I love seeing our member Alan, who, at 87 years old, strongly battles our pros for an hour straight (at least once a week). I love our 4 women's teams (50+ women) cheer each other on and mix and mingle with smiles. I love that occasionally a large chicken runs through our campus. I love that our men "trash talk" in our live ball clinics and mix in with our stellar youth…I LOVE that our members happily welcome guests and visitors to our area with open arms. It all makes my heart sing. Tennis is that sport!
So all in all I just wanted to say that there is such value in learning this wonderful game. When I see our older players mentoring 4 year old Young Ballers for the very same cost as a decade (my best memory) ago, I sure as heck believe it is worth smashing the "elite" status given. As part of your tennis staff I just wanted to reach out and share the things that bless my heart. There is great value in learning a skill not acquired immediately. The depth of tennis remains a lifetime sport and I love it with all my heart.
Thank you for your time, and thank you for letting me be a small part of your tennis journey.
Warmly,
Amy Barber
