Newsletter

MARCH 2024

Oakland Hills Tennis Club Hours

Calendar
11th    Ladies Night – 6:00 PM
21st   Men’s Night – 6:00 pm
23rd    Mixed Doubles Night – 6:00 PM

President’s Message

Dad Joke of the Month:

Did you hear about the pregnant bedbug?
She’s having her babies in the spring.

2024 Spring Membership Promotion
We’ve put together an attractive package to entice your friends and family to join OHTC this spring. Here are the details:
We are doubling member referral bonuses during March, April, and May. That’s $200 for a new fitness membership and $400 for a new tennis membership.
Newly joining members can take advantage of a $500 discount on the initiation fee in March. That discount drops to $250 in April, and $100 in May. We will also give away one OHTC branded pickleball paddle for new individual members, and two paddles to new couple or family memberships—while supplies last. The paddles were graciously gifted to us by OHTC members Salpi Dunlap and Justin Sparr who have a manufacturing business that makes paddles. Check out their business, One More Pickleball.
Get the word out and share your love of the club with friends, family, and neighbors!

Pickleball Court Improvements
At long last, Bailey Fence Company will be installing proper gates to separate the pickleball courts. These gates will replace the makeshift net system that currently divides the courts. The work should be complete in about a month.
Additionally, we will be resurfacing and reorienting the pickleball courts on Court 1 sometime in April. We know the spacing of the lower courts is not ideal, so we hope the reorientation and resurfacing invite a more pleasant playing experience.

Austin Thompson
General Manager
Oakland Hills Tennis Club

Phone Usage

It is important to know where you can use your phones. Phones are illegal to be use your cell phone in any locker room – especially face time or camera usage. Cell phones are not to be used in hot tub, cardio room or the weight room. You may listen to music but having phone conversations is not allowed. Thank you for considering the other members.

Bridge
Jerry O’Connor

Ladies’ Night
Tomiko Hawkins

Come out and see what all the fuss is about on Monday,  March 11th at 6:00pm New Time!

Men’s Night
Guillermo Loyola

Change your mid-week by coming out with Memo and the guys for some fun tennis on Wednesday,  March 21st  at 6:00pm. Mixed doubles night – March 22nd at 6:00pm.

Social
Tomiko Hawkins, Director

Don’t forget to come out for Ladies Night on March 11th at 6PM (NEW TIME), Men’s Night on March 21st at 6pm and Mixed Doubles night on March 22nd at 6:00pm.

Director of Social Events
For more information,
call 530-3300, ext. 23 or email at
social@oaklandhills.com
SOCIAL EVENTS 2020
Tomiko Hawkins, Director of Social Events
For more information, call 530-3300, ext. 23 or email at social@oaklandhills.com

Social Tennis
Ladies Night-Every 2nd Monday
Men’s Night-Every 3rd Wednesday

Pool Hours:  Mondays through Fridays:  6:00 am to 9:30 pm Saturdays and Sundays:  8:00 am to 7:30 pm

Babysitting
Hours are:
Monday through Sunday 9 am to 2 pm
Monday through Thursday 4 pm to 7 pm
Two hour maximum and $1 per hour per child.

Parking Lot
Please remove all valuables from your vehicle while using the club.
Break ins are on the rise due to members leaving valuables in plain sight.

Online Login
Now you can go to our website  and see your statements!  It is quite simple.  Go to member log in, using your membership number you may create an account and log in.  After you log in you may view your statements, change your payment type (checking account or new credit card), make a payment, change your address, phone or other information.  In the fall we intend to begin emailing statements and the newsletter (please update your email address on line), and, eventually, on line booking (also will be available through our app – Oakland Hills) of massage, courts, etc.  Very exciting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oakland Hills App
Oakland Hills Tennis Club has an app! Through our free app (Oakland Hills) you can view our group fitness , massage, social events, kids programming, aquatics or personal training schedule. You may download the FREE app through the Apple App store or go to Google Play. Come check us out!!!

Aquatics
Sophia Thompson  Director

Hello Everyone,
I hope you are all doing well. We are so excited to be starting swim lessons and swim team up again! I have missed being in the pool with everyone and helping so many children become water safe. There will be a few changes to the way signups will be this year, as we are going to be doing everything through club automation. Please bear with us as we make this transition as it will be a learning curve for all of us! If you have any questions, please reach out as always to aquatics@oaklandhills.com thank you!

Thank you!!
Sophia Thompson
Aquatics Directors
Oakland Hills Tennis Club
(510) 531-3300 EXT 113

The Baby Pool

  1. The small pool is for non-swimmers
  2. No kickboards allowed.
  3. All babies must have on swim
  4. Rough play will not be permitted.
  5. Younger children have priority.

Group Fitness
Yulia Wynn, Director

Are you ready for a journey dedicated to sculpting your muscles and enhancing your strength?

Many of us struggle with getting back on track after the holidays. Whether you are new to exercise or you took a break after a few weeks, don’t worry about getting out of shape.
You can choose from many options to get you motivated enough to jump back into your fitness routine. Small group training (SGT) is one of them! Big enough to be fun, but small enough to be quality. This is how I describe small group training. SGT has been gaining popularity because it’s an affordable and fun way for members to take advantage of a trainer’s expertise at a lower financial investment – all while keeping the fun and competitiveness of a group dynamic. SGT allows a trainer to work with more people at once. It’s a cost-effective way for members to experience the benefits of working with a fitness professional while paying only a small fraction of one-on-one training. Another reason SGT become popular is due to the benefits of working in a group. When people start exercising in a group, they establish relationships and make friends with other
people helping them to become regular participants in group activities.
Get everything you need to see the fitness results you want! More personal attention than larger fitness classes. Workout with others for a great price and more accountability. Show up ready to work and Tish will lead the way. I am thrilled to announce that starting in
March we will be offering SGT classes based on your fitness level (6 students maximum). The days and times TBD based on the demand. SGT is so good that I have no doubt you will be back for more.

Details:
• This is a 4-week program
• 1 day per week on
• 55-minute class begins with a personalized 10-12 minute warm-up to boost your mobility, followed by a 5-minute cool down.
• Investment: $180 (for members) or $300 (for non-members).
If you’re ready to join us, please reach out to Letitia Blacksher (Tish)
at tishthetrainer7@gmail.com
About your coach: Tish holds certifications as a personal trainer, nutrition coach, and a
USA Level 1 Weightlifting coach. She is also an NPC athlete, with a history of competing in multiple bodybuilding competitions. Tish is enthusiastic about leveraging her expertise to assist you in achieving your goals.

Best Wishes,
Yulia – Fitness Director at OHTC

Fitness Activities at OHTC

Many of us struggle with getting back on track after the holidays. Whether you’re new to exercise or you took a break for a few weeks, don’t worry about getting out of shape. You can choose from many options to get your motivated enough to jump back into your fitness routine. Small group training is one of them! 

Big enough to be fun, but small enough to still be quality. This is how I describe small group training. Small group training has been gaining popularity because it’s an affordable and fun way for members to take advantage of a trainer’s expertise at a lower financial investment — all while keeping the fun and competitiveness of a group dynamic.

Small group training allows a trainer to work with more people at once. It’s a cost-effective way for members to experience the benefits of working with a fitness professional while paying only a small fraction of one-on-one training. Another reason small group training has become popular is due to the benefits of working in a group. When people start exercising in a group, they establish relationships and make friends with other people in the group — helping them become regular participants in group activities. Our small group training classes are community within the community of the club, and they feel like a family! 

I am thrilled to announce that starting in March we will be offering small group training classes based on your fitness level (8 students maximum). The days and times TBD based on the demand. If you are interested, e-mail groupfitness@oaklandhills.com for more details. Small group training is so good that I have no doubt you will be back for more!

In health,
Yulia
Fitness Director at OHTC

Our group fitness program currently offers both classes in-person as well as Zoom classes. Some classes are only in-person, some only on Zoom, and some both (hybrid mode). Use our app MyClubLives app (https://www.myclublives.com/00005) to view the most updated schedule as well as to join the activities of your interest. You can use either your cell phone or laptop/computer. This app is not suitable for iPad. 

       How to access our ZOOM and HYBRID classes:

    1. Download Zoom and open an account. 
    2. Download our app MyClubLives from the app store. It’s free. 
    3. Login in the upper right corner with your e-mail or a phone number 
  • Go to CLUB EVENTS
  1. Click on the class of your interest and follow the link provided to join. 
  2. As an alternative, you still can use the class ID and a password provided in the description of the class. 
  3. You currently do not need reservations for Zoom classes. 

      Instructions to make a reservation for classes IN-PERSON:

  1. Download our app MyClubLives from the app store. It’s free. 
  2. Login in the upper right corner with your e-mail or a phone number 
  3. Go to CLUB EVENTS and register for the activity of your interest Please remember to UNREGISTER if you are longer not able to attend within 24 hours before the activity of your interest.

Best wishes,
Yulia – Fitness Director at OHTC

Tennis & Pickle Ball
Lada, Director

TENNIS

SUMMER CAMP
All the summer camp information is finally out, you can find the details on the OHTC
website under the summer camp section.
SECURE YOUR SPOT (early bird discount)!
Sign up before May and get 15% off.
2024 CAMP DATES
Week 1: June 10th – 14th
Week 2: June 17th – 21st
Week 3: June 24th – 28th
Week 4: July 1st – 5th
Week 5: July 8th – 12th
Week 6: July 15th – 19th
Week 7: July 22nd – 26th
Week 8: July 29th – August 2nd
Week 9: August 5th – 9th
Week 10: August 12th – 16th

CAMP PROGRAMS
We offer three camp options:

Morning Session – 9:00 am to 12:00 tennis, optional swimming/lunch 12:00 till 1:00
(latest pick up 1:00, kids can also be picked up at 12 if they don’t want to swim)
• $420 for OHTC members (price without early bird discount)
• $520 for non-members (price without early bird discount)

Afternoon Session – 12:30 pm till 1:30 swimming/lunch, 1:30 till 4:00 tennis (if your
child does not want to swim tennis session can begin earlier based on coach availability. Table tennis, pickleball is also an option while the other kids swim)
• $300 for OHTC members (price without early bird discount)
• $400 for non-members (price without early bird discount)

Full Day – 9 am to 4 pm
• $720 for OHTC members (early bird discount $680)
• $920 for non-members (early bird discount $760)

AGES AND ABILITY LEVELS
Sessions are open to players of all abilities. Upon arrival, all participants are evaluated by the staff so that their own instructional needs can be addressed throughout the
week.

NEW: Little Champs Summer Camp open for kids 3 to 7 years old.
This year, in addition to our regular HOT SHOT Group (ages 6 to 8), we will be allowing kids as young as 3 years old to participate in the summer camp.

The LITTLE CHAMPS program will be similar to HOT SHOTS, a great way to get your kids involved in racquet sports such as tennis and pickleball. Little Champs is a grassroots program designed to introduce children between the ages of 3 and 7 to the game of tennis, pickleball in a fun and rewarding way. Tailoring to the
needs and athletic ability of young children, the LITTLE CHAMPS program enables them to learn tennis quickly while at the same time having fun. This experience will encourage them to continue playing tennis rather than being frustrated into an “easier” sport.

Complete camp registration via SIGN UP GENIUS
There are two links one of OHTC Member and
one of Non-members :

OHTC Member link
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084FA8AF2DA3FBC61-47849665-member

Non-Member link
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084FA8AF2DA3FBC61-47291004-oakland

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
Hot Shot Clinic
We are still trying to find an additional time to the Thursday at 4:00 pm, thank you for your patience. If you are interested in signing up please reach out to 510 424 7913.
*In the Hot Shot clinics, we start building proper mechanics and an understanding of the game using dynamic and fun games/drills for kids as young as age 5.

Beginner/Intermediate.
Advanced Junior Clinic (age range 9 to 14)
This clinic is designed for children in middle school who want to obtain skills to play high school tennis. Kids who have rallied and point playing skills and want to take their tennis to the next level. A combination of specific drills, hitting, match play as well and tactic
development.
Every Tuesday from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. To sign up please text me at 510 424 7913.

High-Performance Clinic (high school)
This Junior High Performance (JHP) program is designed for the high-performance junior player (UTR level 5+) who plays regularly in tournaments and has considerable competitive experience and a demonstrated commitment to future goals in tennis.
Teamwork, intensity, focus, and discipline are required for participation in this program.
Every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. To sign up please text me at 510 424 7913.

ADULT TENNIS
Sunday Funday Clinic
I would like to introduce you to our new clinic which will occur every Sunday at 8:00 am.
This clinic is a great workout as it is composed of plenty of cardio as well as drills to sharpen your game. Additional live ball and free play after clinic. Members need to sign up by texting Lada at 510 424 7913. Both fitness and tennis members can participate.

Cardio Tennis Clinics
The cardio tennis clinic time has been changed to Thursday at 12:00 till 1:00pm. Members need to sign up by texting Lada. Both fitness and tennis members can participate. The cost is $30 for members and $35 for non-members.

Pickleball Updates
Dink and Drink
“Dink and Drink” is an event that occurs on the first Thursday of every month. It is an excellent way to meet new people and expose yourself to the game. Free play occurs from 5:00 to 7:00 with food and drinks provided after. No cost to members. To sign up
for the Dink & Drink please use the sign-up on Club Automation.

Member Bring a Buddy Day
The second Saturday of the month is “Member Bring a Buddy Day”. This event allows you to bring up to 5 guests for only $10 per guest! You can bring up to 5 guests. Please sign your guest at the front desk before play!

Pickleball and Pastries
“Pickleball and Pastries” is an event that will occur on the third Sunday of every month. It is an excellent way to meet new people and expose yourself to the game. Free play occurs from 10:00 to 12:00 with pastries and coffee provided after. No cost to members.
To sign up for the “Pickleball Pastries” please use the sign-up on Club Automation.

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Tennis Corner

The WTA top 5 Rankings list has two US players at time of editing the March Tennis Corner. No. 1 is Iga Swiatek with 9770 points. She is followed by No. 2 player, Aryna Sabalenka with 9770 points. At No. 3 is our US player Coco Gauff with 7200 points. She is followed by No. 4 Elena Rybakina with 6088 points. Then No. 5 is our US player Jessica Pegula. The WTA weblink is Tennis Rankings | Official Women’s Tennis Rankings – WTA Tennis

Captain Byron Bardy continues at the helm of his Adult 40 & Over Men’s 4.0 USTA team. Please come out to cheer for our OHTC 4.0 players in their last two home matches. The first is coming up on Sunday, 03/03/24, at 12:00 PM against the MEMORIAL-ALBANY 40AM4.0A 4.0 team. Then 2 weeks later, the final home match of
the season will be on Saturday, 03/16/24, at 12:00 PM versus the CLAREMONT R and S 4.0 team.

The 18 & Over USTA season is starting in April and Byron is looking for more players for the OHTC 4.0 team. There must be some new members that are at least age 18 and looking to have fun while playing some competitive USTA tennis! Please reach out to
Byron at byron.bardy@gmail.com or 510-701-8887 if you are interested or have any questions about the team.”

Jim Thompson Sr’s continues with the Wednesday Interclub SMILE League, as well as running the daytime Senior tennis on Mondays and Thursdays at home. If you have not joined Jim yet, but would like to participate those days, please call 510-531-3300 to get on Jim’s email list.

LADIES NIGHT TENNIS will be held on March 11th, 2024, at 6:30pm. Please contact Tomiko Hawkins for Ladies Night and the Mixed Night at 510-531-3300, ext. 23 or email social@oaklandhills.com. As always, the club generously provide game balls for the courts and food and beverages for the socials after the tennis.

Please join the MEN’S NIGHT TENNIS on March 20th, 2024, from 6:00pm through 8:00pm. Remember that you can arrive by 6:30pm and participate. As with Ladies Night and Mixed Night, OHTC generously provides game balls for the courts plus food and
beverages for the socials after the tennis. Please contact Guillermo (Memo) Loyola at gray.owl@sbcglobal.net or 510-325-9889.

See you on the court!
Guillermo “Memo” Loyola
OHTC Member
See you on the court!

Massage Messages

Dear Members, 
Please welcome our new massage therapist Alberta Fujihara! 

After a 30-year career as a Graphic Designer, Alberta’s interest in spirituality led her to work at Windhorse, a mental health program based in Buddhism. After that, she volunteered at Ratna Ling, a Buddhist Retreat Center to help with graphic design, marketing and as a chef, cooking vegetarian meals for the staff & guests. Alberta’s interest in holistic healing led her to National Holistic Institute, graduating in 2019 as a Certified Massage Therapist. Alberta enjoys the healing art of massage and she is delighted to share her touch with you. Alberta’s specialties are Swedish, Deep Tissue, Prenatal, and Sports Massage.

Our Current Massage Schedule:

Tuesday 10-2 AM Alberta 
Tuesday 3-5 Izumi
Saturday 9:30- 1:30 Alberta 
Saturday 2-5 Izumi 

Please stop at the front desk (or call) to make an appointment with our wonderful massage therapists. Best wishes, 

Yulia / Fitness Director at OHTC 

Welcome New Members
Johnathan Johnson and Robert Klar,
Susana Caseres, Ryan and Bao Ling
Faulconer, Elizabeth Bashnick and Tylor
Christopher

Thank you for the Membership Referral
Carol Burton, David Siegel, Eleni Wolfe-Robubatis

WELCOME BACK
Katherine Quamina, Brenda Snaith

Privacy Policy

The club values your membership and your right to privacy. However, by the very nature of our business, we need to share information with others, particularly when forming rosters, teams or programs. We collect information about you that we understand you may consider private or confidential. This information may be contained in applications and other forms you submit to us. Therefore, we are providing you with this notice to explain our policies for collecting, using and sharing this information with others.
Our Privacy Principals
The club will protect all non-public personal information we collect from our members.
The club will contractually require any person or organization providing products or services to members on our behalf to protect the confidentiality of this information.
The club affords former members the same protections as existing members with respect to the use and sharing of their information.
The club will only permit authorized employees, who are trained in the proper handling of this information, to have access to it.
Information We May Collect
The club collects and uses information it believes is necessary to administer our business and provide you with the services you request. We may collect and maintain several types of information needed for these purposes, such as those stated below:
Information the club receives on applications for credit or other financial services, such as your name, address, telephone number, Social Security number, USTA number and other identifying information.
The club has information about your transactions with us, including your payment and credit history.
Information Disclosure to Non-Affiliated Entities
The club shares information with Independent Contractors who provide us services, such as Bankers, Accountants, Lawyers, Tennis Professionals, Food Vendors, Trainers, Instructors, etc, only as permitted by law and only when relevant. We also share information member to member, particularly when forming teams, with club rosters, with the United States Tennis Association (USTA) and USTANORCAL, its local affiliate.
When Will We Notify You
Our Privacy Policy will be published once a year. You will receive this notice as long as your membership is active. If you cancel your membership, we will continue to follow our Privacy Policy, but you will not receive future notices from the club.
Changes in Privacy Policy
Over time, it may be necessary to modify or supplement our Privacy Policy. If the club makes material changes, it will provide our current membership with revised notices that describe our new Policy and any new procedures that apply to them.
Your Choice to Share Information
If you choose, the club will not share any information we collect. If you prefer that we not share any information, notify us in writing detailing the information you don’t want the club to share. Mail this information to:

Oakland Hills Tennis Club, Inc.
5475 Redwood Rd.
Oakland, CA 94619
If you have any questions, please feel free to call the club at
510-531-3300.