September 2015, Issue 16 We are ABCC Tennis The 2015-2016 League Season has begun! In a study conducted by the Tennis Industry Association, three of the top ten reasons people play tennis are: to meet new people, interact socially and competitively and to get a great work out in a short amount of time. League tennis, one of ABCC s most common forms of play, accomplishes all of these goals. With over sixty women, forty men and twenty-five juniors participating on thirteen teams, ABCC is one of Jacksonville s leaders in tennis activity. League tennis usually consists of one to two practices and one match per week. All league play varies on ability and to some degree age. Our ladies teams are grouped by ability, our junior teams are grouped by age and ability, and we offer some senior men s team options as well. Ability groups are classified by A (Advanced), B (Intermediate), C (Beginner) and D (Just Starting). The United States Tennis Association (USTA) also groups according to the National Tennis Rating Program (NTRP). Classifications include 2.5 (Just Starting), 3.0 (Beginner), 3.5 (Beginner-Intermediate), 4.0 (Intermediate) and 4.5 (Intermediate- Advanced). We have all these levels and teams playing at ABCC! Our weekly fall lineup is below. Most of the 2015 and 2016 schedules are out and can be viewed on our tennis web site at http://www.usptaplayer.com/club/abcc/. Tuesday 9:30am: First Coast Women s C Wednesday 9:30am: Country Club Women s B Thursday 9:30am: First Coast Women s A and Country Club Women s C Friday 9:30am: Ladies Beaches Division 2 and Beaches Division 3, First Coast Women s D Friday 10am: Senior Men 3.5 and Senior Men 3.0 Friday 5pm: Junior Team Tennis- 10 and under, 12 and under, and 18 and under Saturday 9am: Men s C1 Team Sunday 1:30pm: Men s B Team Our teaching staff ALWAYS welcomes new or returning players to the beautiful Atlantic Beach Country Club Tennis Center. We will help make the connection to the group that is right for you! Sincerely, R.E.B. Phillips ABCC Head Tennis Professional USPTA, Elite 1
Letter from the President I m thrilled to throw out an impressive number at you as we kick off this month: 700! Well, 708, to be exact. Atlantic Beach Country Club recently surpassed 700 members full, sport, social and more and we re quickly approaching the caps for our membership categories. I couldn t be happier with all the positive growth we ve seen, and I know that the events and other offerings we have, and are planning for the coming months, will continue to draw even more members into our ABCC family. With September approaching, we are all gearing up to spend our first fall at the Club. After a relaxing and enjoyable summer season spent by the pool, on the tennis court or on the links, we are excited to host some new events as the leaves turn and the weather cools, such as College Football Saturdays with games on all the TVs and food and drink specials. And remember, it s never too early to contact Aaron Holley to reserve space for your holiday party. One of the summer events that will continue this fall is Thursday night trivia and buffet. My husband and I have enjoyed playing trivia with our kids, with friends and sometimes just the two of us; all kinds and sizes of teams are welcome! And while some questions stump us, others are easy and fun, like, In the game of chess, what piece moves in the shape of the letter L? Plus, the top three teams take home generous gift certificates at the end of the night, and we sure do have fun coming up with wacky team names! Thank you to all our members for continuing to support ABCC and the great programs we have planned for you and your families to enjoy. We have so many exciting things happening in the coming months, and I look forward to sharing those moments with all of you. See you around the club! --Kelley Strong 2 Website Registration Giveaway! Register for our website during the month of September and be entered for a chance to win lunch for two! All members who have already registered will be included in the drawing. Visit www.atlanticbeachcountryclub.com and click on the Member Login button to register. If you need assistance registering, please contact the Membership Office at 904-372-2223. Meet ABCC Food and Beverage Staff Member Kelly Sime! She was born and raised in Hobe Sound, Florida and moved to Jacksonville in 2012 to attend UNF. She will be graduating this spring with a Bachelor s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. Kelly has been serving at Atlantic Beach Country Club since February.
Golf Game Opportunities Men s Group Saturdays and Sundays at 7:30AM $2.00 Nassau All handicaps welcome Be done before lunch Sign-up Fridays before noon Senior Men s Group Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 8:30AM Handicap range 20-36 70 and older Friday Flatback GAME $20.00 Best 1 of 2 Net (Blind Draw) and Gross Skins All handicaps welcome Option to move up to Leatherback tees and subtract 2 strokes from handicap ABCC Women s Golf Group (18-Holes) Thursdays 9 AM (sign up by Wednesday at noon) Saturdays 11 AM (sign up by Friday at noon) Sign up in Ladies Locker Room or call the Golf Shop ABCC Women s Golf Group (9-Holes) Tuesdays 1:30PM Sign up in Ladies Locker Room or call the Golf Shop Sign up by Sunday at noon GOLF UPDATE Fall Junior Programming Weekly Junior Clinics (Junior Golf Wednesdays) Beginner Junior Clinic Ages 5-10 Every Wednesday at 4PM (begins August 19th) $25 per clinic Intermediate Junior Clinic Ages 8-14 Every Wednesday at 5PM (begins August 19th) $25 per clinic Sign-up by noon the day before each clinic E-mail John Duckworth at john@atlanticbeachcountryclub.com or call the Golf Shop at (904)-372-2224. Private Group & Individual Lessons Based on availability, Junior group and individual lessons can be arranged with one of our professional golf staff members. Fees: Individual - $50 Hour / $35 Half Hour (Lesson Series Packages available - Buy 3 lessons get 1 free) Group & individual lessons can be set up weekly, bi-weekly or one at a time Times: After School Tuesday thru Friday 2PM to 7PM Fees: 2 Juniors - $30 each 3-4 Juniors - $25 each 5+ Juniors - $20 each 2015 Upcoming Golf Schedule September 11: Pete s Turn Groundbreaking Tournament -9AM Shotgun September 12: First Annual Turtle Trot Parent/Child Championship September 24: ValleyCrest Golf Course Maintenance Townhall Meeting from 4-6pm September 25: One Day Member-Guest Tournament September 26: Ladies Member-Guest Tournament Sign-up starts on August 11th October 22-24: Men s Member-Guest Tournament November 20-22: ABCC Ryder Cup December 11: Glow-Ball ValleyCrest Town Hall Meeting Thursday, September 24th 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Location: Atlantic Beach Country Club (Main Dining Room) All members are welcome to the first ValleyCrest Town Hall meeting. The meeting will cover: * Introduction and roles of ABCC/VCG team * Fun facts about our course * Year in review * Where we are headed * Q & A ValleyCrest will also be offering complimentary light hors d'oeuvres, beer, and wine! 3
Pete s Turn Ground Breaking Tournament Friday September 11th @ 9:00 AM Handicapped Scramble $150 for Members $200 for Guests Includes Golf, Tee Prize, and Appetizers after play Sign up in the Golf Shop (904) 372-2224 First Annual Turtle Trot Parent / Child Tournament Saturday, 9/12/15 Tee Times: Starting at 11:00 AM Format: Better Ball of Partners 9 Hole & 18 Hole Flights Maximum of Double Bogey Net Parents/Grandparents may play with one or all of their children as separate teams Tee Assignments Gentlemen: 70 and over Green Tee Markers 55 to 69 Loggerhead Tee Markers 54 and under Leatherback Tee Markers Ladies: Hawksbill Tee Markers Juniors: 16-18 Leatherback Tee Markers 14-15 Loggerhead Tee Markers 12-13 Green Tee Markers 10-11 Hawksbill Tee Markers 9 and Under Turtle Tee Markers in Fairway Prizes: Prizes will be awarded to the low gross and low net scores and on course contests! Sign Up in the Golf Shop or call (904) 372-2224! Entry Fee: $60 per team includes all fees (Additional Teams $30 per team) One Day Member-Guest Friday, September 25, 2015 9:00 AM Shotgun Start Format 4 player teams You may bring up to 3 guests (2-somes and singles will be paired together) Three Best Balls on the Par 3 s; Two Best Balls on the Par 4 s; One Best Balls on the Par 5 s. Flights The number of flights will be based on the number of teams participating Players will be flighted by Handicap Index Leatherback Tee Markers(Any player who is 55 and older may move to the Loggerhead Tee Markers and reduce their Loggerhead Tee handicap by THREE strokes.) Payouts will be awarded based on net scores Cost Full Members and Guests - $50 per person plus tax Cost includes Free Beer, Lunch, Golf, Payouts, Prizes, and Appetizers after play SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Shotgun will begin at 9:00 AM Lunch and beer after play at 1:30 PM 2015 Ladies Member-Guest Saturday, September 26th, 2015 12:00 PM Shotgun Format 2 Player Teams Team must be composed of one member & one guest Best Ball of Partners Net Flights The number of flights will be based on the number of teams participating Players will be flighted by Handicap Index Hawksbill Tee Markers Net Prizes will be Awarded in each Cost Full Members and Guests - $90 per person plus tax includes all fees Cost includes: Dinner, 2 Drink Tickets, Golf, Payouts, Tee Gifts and Prizes Schedule of Events Shotgun starting at 12:00 p.m. Dinner & Drinks will be served after play Please email Spencer@atlanticbeachcountryclub.com to sign up. 4
TENNIS UPDATE For a complete update on all tennis happenings, visit our tennis page at www. usptaplayer.com/club/abcc. Free Ball Machine Demo Day: Friday, September 11th at 11:30am Get first hand instruction on how the ball machine can take your game to a new level! Stan Oley, founder of Fit by Tennis in 60 days, brings his 25 years of ball machine experience to ABCC for an instructional free clinic on the how to s of ball machine use. A limited amount of annual passes are for sale in the tennis shop. Ball machine rates 1. Single annual membership is $120 and is good from September 1st to August 31st of the following year. 2. Household annual membership (2 or more users) $180 (September 1st to August 31st) 3. Hourly rate is $20. The 2015-2016 League Season is here. This will be our first normal year since the Club began construction in November 2013. All home match schedules are on the website. All court reservations will go through the Sports Shop. Any discrepancies will be handled by REB. There is no doubt that home match days are going to pinch social play, but the dust will settle and we will all find our best time to play. This will be a first for all of us so let s collaborate and conquer in the harmonious and bohemian beach style we all embrace! Our next big club-wide tennis event is the Doubles Member-Member Club Championships set for October 16-18. The vision is that this will be our annual state of the union opportunity with a dinner and awards ceremony honoring those great moments and people that shaped ABCC tennis that year. Sponsorships are available. We have two s Friday night mixers on the calendar. These are set for September 11th and 25th. Encourage your fellow tennis players to sign up and show up for a great evening of social tennis. For a complete daily listing of all the tennis happenings go to www.usptaplayer.com/club/abcc and click under upcoming events. Personal Goal Setting - A great way to improve during the new season! Taking your own personal inventory is a great way to face the new season. 1. What do I want to accomplish this year on the team? 2. What are my best shots? What are my worst shots? 3. How is my mental game during competition? These are three really simple examples of taking inventory. Answers will, of course, vary per individual. A simple answer would be: I just play for the fun of it, to get out of the house, to have lunch with friends, and, of course, for the exercise. For some, the match results are just not that important. Others, however, might be really fascinated with the complexity of the game and want to dig deeper in strokes, strategy and peak performance. Now is a great time to take your personal inventory and map out YOUR intended tennis future. Vasil and REB will be happy to help you in this endeavor! September Junior After School Program: Red Ball (starts September 1st) Tuesday and Thursday from 4-5pm. Cost is $15 daily or $90 monthly. Orange Ball (starts September 1st) Tuesday through Friday from 4-5pm. Cost is $15 daily or $130 monthly. Full Court- Tuesday through Friday from 5-6:30pm. Cost is $20 daily or $150 monthly. 5
s d Ki er n r o C ABCC Kids Triathlon Monday, September 7th at 9AM $20 per child, includes a finisher medal Kids ages 3-5: 25 yard swim, 1/3 mile bike/trike, 1/8 mile run Kids ages 6-10: 75 yard swim, 1/2 mile bike, 1/4 mile run *All participants must pre-register, provide their own bike and helmet and wear tennis shoes while running. For more information, please call Sarah Hall, Director of Sports at 904-372-2210. your children. Swim at your own risk. The pool is closed on Mondays. September 4th Pirate Night! Make your own pirate ship that really floats! September Water Aerobics Schedule September 11th Beach Party! Color your own beach ball and play pool games. September 18th Water Bombs! Play 10 different water balloon games and swimming. September 25th Lifeguard Night! Learn about lifeguards and get a chance to practice making rescues. Parents Night Out September Lifeguard Hours Are you in need of some adult time? Sign your children up for Parents Night Out at Atlantic Beach Country Club and enjoy an evening of fine dining at ABCC. *Kids ages 4 and older are eligible to attend. You must RSVP by noon each Friday to secure a spot. In September, we will be providing limited lifeguard hours. 6 9PM Tuesday Thursday the pool will be available but please keep in mind there will not be a lifeguard on duty, so parents please accompany Cost is $25 for the first child, $15 for each 6 additional sibling. Pizza and drinks are provided for dinner. *Kids must be able to swim across the pool to attend this event. Fridays 3:30pm 8:00pm Saturdays 11:00am 7:00pm Sundays 11:00am 7:00pm Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:30am September Fitness Challenge Sign-up as a monthly unlimited fitness class member for $35 and, if you attend 10 classes throughout the month of September, you will receive the next month free. Email sarah.hall@atlanticbeachcountryclub.com, call, or stop by the Sports Shop to sign up.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 5:30 6:15am Sunrise Yoga 5:30-6:15am H.I.I.T 5:30-6:15am H.I.I.T 9:00am 9:45am Yoga Denise 9:00 9:45am Yoga Denise 10:30-11:15am Aqua Fitness *all memberships 9:00 9:45am Yoga Denise 8:30 10:00am Sport FUNdamentals For Kids 4-8 *all memberships 4:00-4:45pm Yogalates 9:30 10:15am HIIT the Weights Denise Woodward 5:30-6:15pm Boot Camp 10:30 11:15am Aqua Fitness *all memberships Gym hours (with membership card): 5am to 10pm If you have any questions please call 904-372-2211 Fitness Classes are open to Sport and Full Members for $10 per class or $35 per month Aqua Classes are open to all members $5 per class Kids Classes are open to all members $10 per class Class Descriptions Available to Sport and Full Memberships Boot Camp: Experience high-intensity, fullbody workouts that target the major muscle groups of the upper & lower body, specifically designed to make it rain sweat! From circuit-style routines that jump-start cardio fitness, to creative muscle-toning exercises using dumbbells, exercise bands, or even the participant s body weight, each class brings its own unique challenges. No two classes are the same! Cardio Tennis: high energy fitness activity that combines the best features of the sport of tennis with cardiovascular exercise, delivering the ultimate, full body, calorie burning workout. H.I.T.T: This class is going to be designed to challenge each individual to push beyond the limits they think they are capable of. Each participant will perform a heart rate based field test to determine their current fitness level (Lactate Threshold) and intervals will be individually designed to improve endurance, speed, strength, power, and agility. Yogalates: is a meeting place of east and west because it effectively merges the ancient practice of yoga from the east with the core stabilizing, posture enhancing dynamics of Pilates from the west. Yoga stretch: Yoga stretch is a gentle class, appropriate for beginner level yoga students, and will focus on foundation, and strengthening poses for toning muscles. Some poses will offer more challenge, but modifications will be offered to accommodate all students. Classes will end with deep stretching and relaxation poses. For those new to yoga, it is noncompetitive, and includes body, mind and spirit as part of fitness. Yoga: Our very talented Yoga instructor Denise will cater to all yoga levels and will also customize poses for tennis and golfers looking to improve their game. Open to All Membership Levels Aqua Fitness - Water exercise is a sneaky way to get a great work out. Did you know that water provides 12 times the resistance of air, decreases the load on your joints, and drops your heart rate 12-15 beats per minute? Come join Sports Director, Sarah Hall to maximize your work out in the pool. Sport-FUNdamentals: Sport FUNdamentals is for kids ages 4-8. This class incorporates games that will improve your child s hand-eye coordination and agility, followed by an indoor yoga cool down. This class is offered during the D Team tennis clinic and is perfect for any parent needing 1.5 hours to play tennis, go to the driving range or work-out.
EVERY 5 5 for $5 menu WED Half Price Domestic Draft Beer Half Price House Wine Half Price Well Liquor Drinks HALF PRICE HAPPY HOUR to 7 pm LIVE MUSIC 6 to 9 p.m. Atlantic Beach Country Club Kids Etiquette Class Saturday, September 19 4 to 6 p.m. $25++ (Includes complimentary beverage for the parent between 4-6 p.m. that day only) Age 9 and up (Space is limited) Dinner is included Semi-formal attire is required For reservations please call (904) 372-2222 or email alex.bilby@atlanticbeachcountryclub.com PARENTS Night Out 6 9pm Ages 4 and up. The cost is $25.00 per child. $15.00 for each additional child. Includes dinner September 4 th September 11 th September 18 th September 25 th Reserve your spot by noon on Thursday 4-3 - 2 SATURDAYS Starting Sept 5th 3-5pm $4 Well & Call Liquor $3 House Wine $2 Draft Beer Specials Game Day Appetizers 8