Newsletter                                                                                                                                                                                                                 April 2018
Hello RAC Family,

Are you taking advantage of the opportunities before you? Each and every day presents us with opportunity. It is all around us... always. However, opportunity isn't always immediately visible. Sometimes it might even be disguised in the form of defeat or misfortune. Often times opportunity is missed because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work...

Everyone looks at life through a particular lens or perspective. Our life experiences play a huge role in how we shape such perspectives, beliefs, and biases. The development of these biases oftentimes operates at the unconscious level. They even actually impact the way we make decisions. Thus, it is important that we reflect on our biases to ensure that they don't prevent us from seeing the present opportunities.

The fear of failure, for example, is an all-too-common viewpoint that keeps many of us in the dark. This fear can consume us, paralyze us and keep us stagnant.  Failure is merely an opportunity to learn. There's no need to fear it. Rather, we can embrace it.

Tie this perspective into your health and wellness journey. What impediments prevent you from seeing clearly? Do you realize that every barrier can be penetrated and that opportunity is waiting to be illuminated?

Take a chance this year. We have outfitted our facility with the best services in the industry. Need group fitness? Try out one of our exciting class formats from our robust GrX schedule. Need a personal touch to fitness? Take advantage of our Personal Training promos. Need a little flexibility in your life. Our yoga and Pilates programs are well suited for that. Heck, try ALL of it. We're starting our biggest club challenge, our 60/60 Summer Fitness Challenge, on April 2nd! It's 60 classes in 60 days. Fit. Firm. Fantastic.

We see this challenge as an opportunity... do you? Question your lens. We know it will open you to new perspectives!

See you out on the floor! - BG
Let's Get Ready for SUMMER!
60/60 Summer Fitness Challenge
60 Classes in 60 Days!
April 2 - May 31

FIT. FIRM. FANTASTIC! 
Take 60 classes in 60 days to win amazing prizes and a toned body for the summer season!
Mix it up! Choose from Group Ex Classes, Mind/Body Classes, Tennis Clinics, Fusion Classes and Aquatics Classes!
Complete the 60/60 Summer Fitness Challenge for your chance to win free personal training sessions, a month of unlimited Functional Fitness classes, a protein shaker bottle, a free t-shirt and much more! 
Sign-up on the RAC Mobile App today, or grab a tracker card from any Instructor! 
Summer Camp | June 11 - August 10
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Everyone loves an adventure! 
Rollingwood Athletic Club offers a variety of camp experiences for youths. It's time for a fun filled summer. Join us for nine exciting themed weeks including: daily fitness activities, tennis, swimming, outdoor games, experiments, adventure, learning, friendship and so much more!

Monday thru Friday, choose from full day or half day options. Save $10 when you register before May 31. Save $10 with each sibling registered. Early drop-off at 8 am and late pick up until 5 pm are available for an extra $10 each per week. Lunch is provided every Friday.  Learn more about our themed weeks and register today at  www.rollingwoodclub.com/summer-camp
Jr. Tennis Summer Program
Summer is just around the corner and our Jr. Summer Tennis Program is fast approaching, beginning   Monday, June 11.  Our program offers something for all ages and levels of play, from a new to the game 5 year old looking to learn the fundamentals - to a competitive high school player eager to improve and climb their high school tennis ladder. We offer an eight week program that is sure to exceed your child's expectations, jam packed with fundamental development and positive excelling in any given area of their game. While players proceed to improve, they will also have a memorable experience here at Rollingwood. Offering both season rates and weekly rates, we get our fair share of novice, intermediate, and advanced students who participate in our programs. For more questions or information please visit us at www.rollingwoodclub.com/junior-tennis
GO ROCKETS!
Coaches Corner...
The first time I walked on the pool deck at RAC was in March of 2015. I had just been hired as the new head swim coach, and there was an air of uncertainty around the swim program, as there had been a coaching transition. The March Clinic was in progress, and consisted of about 30 swimmers in total.

That Summer, in my first season as the head coach, the Rollingwood Rockets swim team consisted of about 100 swimmers, and we struggled to be competitive in our conference in our team's first year in the Northern California Swim League.

Fast forward to the summer of 2017; the Rockets had 140+ swimmers and won a conference championship in the same conference we had struggled in just two years before.

And now as I write this, we are finishing up our annual March Clinic. We have 90 swimmers in our March Clinic, the most ever at RAC. Five days per week, regardless of the cold or stormy weather that has been prevalent throughout the month, there is laughter, excitement, full pools, and high expectations that only come with the honest pursuit of excellence.  

I'm eternally grateful to have gotten the opportunity to rebuild this first rate program hand in hand with a staff of outstanding assistant coaches and a seemingly endless amount of amazing swim families and athletes. We have all worked hard over the past three years to get this program back to where it currently is, but for me, it's been a labor of love, and I'd like to think we are just getting started!    

~Coach Andrew
Rockets, Get Ready to Launch! The 2018 Swim Season is Here!

The 2018 Rockets kick their season off with their first day of practice on Monday, April 2. The Rockets will practice Monday through Friday weekly. Practices times from April 2 to June 8 are as follows:

Bottle Rockets & Firecrackers 4:00-4:30 PM (Indoor Pool)
Orange Group 4:30-5:15 PM (Outdoor Pool)
Red Group 5:15-6:15 PM (Outdoor Pool)
Gold Group 6:15-7:30 PM (Outdoor Pool)

Practice times may be expanded to accommodate for high school swimmers joining the team in May. Any scheduling updates will be posted at the club and on the RAC mobile app.

It is NOT too late to join the Rockets for this season! Visit rwrockets.net for registration and schedule information. You can also contact our Head Coach, Andrew Savine at andrew@rollingwoodclub.com with any questions about the team or for a free swimmer evaluation to see where your swimmer fits into this awesome Spring and Summer swim family!

Every Kid Healthy
National Every Kid Healthy Week
is April 23 - 27
Did you know... Kids who perform better in school are more likely to be physically active?Adding physical activity can not only keep kids healthy, but also increase attention, behavior and positive attitudes leading to improved academic performance.
As part of our "RAC Aware" program, RAC will be featuring great awareness activities and information during the National Event! 
Explore Youth Conditioning
During "Every Kid Healthy Week" our youth fitness extraordinaire's will be offering themed fitness classes during Youth Conditioning: Monday - Thursday at 4:00 pm in the Functional Fitness Room, for ages 7 - 16 years. Free for RAC Members. 
Monday             4/23 - Youth TRX
Tuesday            4/24  - Fitness Games in the Jr. Lounge
Wednesday       4/25Sports Conditioning
Thursday          4/26 - Youth  Mind/Body (yoga / meditation)
Kids Cooking Workshop
Healthy Cooking for Little Chefs | Friday, April 27 | 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Recommended for ages 8 - 13 years.

An understanding of Kids Health. Our juniors can learn what is healthy with a cooking demonstration, take home projects and recipes.
Brought to you by Toni Mounts, Culinary School Graduate and RAC Personal Trainer.
Spots are limited; sign-up today by emailing Toni at toni@rollingwoodclub.com.
$20 | RAC Members,  $25 | Guests of RAC
Tot Tennis Tuesday
Starting April 3 is a new tennis program designed for the youngest RAC members. This preschool age tennis class focuses on your child's motor skills, hand eye coordination, footwork, and cognitive development such as color recognition and counting concepts. 
In a positive and fun environment your tot will learn a lasting love of the game. 

This is designed to be a four week progressive program, featuring four, 45 minute sessions every Tuesday morning from 10 - 10:45 am. 
For more information and to sign-up visit us at  rollingwoodclub.com/junior-tennis

Did you know? - by Lynn Alberts
Many of today's youth are not getting enough physical activity?
Epidemiological reports show that kids today get far less physical activity than the previous generation. Current activity guidelines recommend 60 minutes of moderately vigorous physical activity daily. Getting less leads to a progression of risk factors that will manifest as they become adults. Get your kids involved in after school programs other than computer or cell phone activities. Enroll your kids in a program at RAC while you workout. Spend time walking or hiking with them on the weekends. Movement is necessary for brain function, weight control, over-eating and sleep. 

May 4, 5, 6
Our Rollingwood Adult Cinco de Mayo Open is fast approaching, so please don't miss your opportunity to sign up and participate in this fun and competitive event. 
This NTRP/USTA Tourney is available for all adult USTA members, both intermediate and advanced. Men's and women's singles, doubles, and mixed doubles will be held, in divisions 2.5-Open level. In addition to tournament play, there will also be Mexican food and drinks  on Saturday  evening for all tournament participants. 
Sign up today.... we hope to see you here!
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Thank you for coming to the RAC Egg Hunt!
We cherished every moment with adorable RAC Families!
What a great day and great way to celebrate the holiday! We hope everyone who came had as much fun as we did!   Happy Easter!
Easter Sunday
Kids Klub and Jr. Lounge will be closed for the holiday.
Join us the following week for our new Sunday hours from
9 am - 12 pm!
RAC @Nite
While the parents are away the kids will play!
Join us for a special Parent Appreciation RAC @Nite event.
Saturday, May 12 
from 4-7 pm.
Ages:
potty trained 
- 12 yrs. 
Enjoy an evening of fun filled games where we will celebrate Mother's & Father's Day with holiday crafts and a meal. 
Members:  
$14/child
$8/sibling
$16/drop-ins
Sign-up by May 8 in Kids Klub or email the Kids Program Director at
Taste of Summer
Get ready for an amazing summer at RAC! 
Kick off the season in style at our Taste of Summer event on 
Friday, June 8, from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm
Children ages 5 - 15 years are welcome to this  FREE community day of outdoor games, tennis, crafts, swimming and a BBQ lunch poolside. Kids will get a "taste" of all the fun we will be having during our RAC Summer Camps and Tennis Camps. 

Invite a friend, everyone is welcome! Pre-register for easy drop-off and pick up at 

RAC Mobile App
Have you downloaded the RAC App to your smart phone?

So many opportunities...
Join RAC Fitness Challenges - 60/60 starts on April 2
Receive exclusive Deals - on programming, snack bar, and more!
Set personals Goals - track workouts and put a plan in motion to achieve them!
Access your RAC Membership - make changes and view history.
Even read the newsletter! - under News and Events in the Extras tile.

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