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Director's Corner
Our summer theme has been RENEW. Our tagline has been "One Summer. Countless changes..."
I am one of those people who love change. I look forward to the change in the seasons. I believe change adds spice to life. I believe change is necessary for growth. I also have found that the most significant changes are difficult. At the end of this summer season, the Center will experience one of those difficult, significant, good changes.
Matt Irons, Swim and Fitness Director; Kristy Irons, Fitness Instructor; Betsy Fouts, Swim School Deck Supervisor; Rachel Yarranton, PCA Swim Team Supervisor will be leaving the Center staff at the end of this summer.
As much as I will miss them, I am equally joyful and excited for Matt, Kristy, Betsy, and Rachel, because they are leaving the Center to pursue their lifelong dreams.
Matt and Kristy Irons will be moving to Philadelphia to live closer to Kristy's parents and to pursue Matt's dream of going back to school. Betsy will be moving to Sacramento to be a pre-school teacher. Rachel will be staying in the Bay Area to be a junior high school teacher at Notre Dame School.
Over the past year, I've had the privilege of coming alongside with each one of them as they have wrestled and reached this decision. I can testify that it has not been an easy decision for them to leave PCC after so many years of investing in and changing so many lives.
Matt, Betsy, and Rachel have literally grown up around the Center pool. As kids, they learned to swim at the Center and be part of PCA Swim Team. They also built countless of long-term relationships as they have taught and coached thousands of kids how to swim. Most significantly, Matt, Betsy, and Rachel invested their lives into leading a generation of swim teachers, coaches, and lifeguards.
Four years ago, Kristy Irons came to the Center as Matt's new bride. Since then, she has raised two wonderful kids: Alexa and Drew. Kristy has taught fitness classes at the Center while teaching at the Jean Weingarten Oral Deaf School in Redwood City. Kristy has also been an incredible influence in the Center's growing number of young families, especially the moms.
The Center will miss the Matt, Kristy, Betsy, and Rachel tremendously. They have all helped shape the Center through their faithfulness, service, laughter, tears, and love. They have brought God's love to so many people. As part of the Center staff, they have set the bar of excellence on which the Center will build upon moving forward.
Matt, Kristy, Betsy, and Rachel are examples of what makes the Center community more than just a fitness center.
The end of this summer marks my 1st year anniversary as Center Director. It's been a great memorable year. My most treasured memories from this year are the memories of Matt, Kristy, Betsy, and Rachel as we worked, laughed, cried, served, led, and ministered side by side at the Center.
I am excited to find out how God will continue to use Matt, Kristy, Betsy, and Rachel live out the PCC Center mission, vision, and values in Philadelphia, Sacramento, and the Bay Area.
Betsy and Rachel have already started their new jobs, but promise to visit the Center in the next few weeks. Matt and Kristy Irons' last day at PCC will be September 16. Please join me in ensuring that we appropriately celebrate, laugh, cry, love, and appreciate Matt, Kristy, Betsy, and Rachel as much as we can now...and beyond.
See you at the Center!
Anthony
Center Director
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 Summer Special Dates
Treasure Island - 12:30 to 6pm on: 8/20 and Labor Day, Monday 9/5
Bistro BBQ available on Island Saturdays
Hot Doggest Nites - 6pm on: 8/12 and 8/26
Watermelon Wednesdays - 2 pm every: Wed 6/8 to 8/24
Labor Day 9/5
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PCA Masters Tackle Tahoe
This past weekend on Saturday, July 23, 60 swimmers representing our PCA Masters Swim Team swam across Lake Tahoe from Nevada to California. They were a part of a larger contingent of 189, 6-person teams, or 1134 total swimmers who completed the 11.2 mile crossing from Sand Harbor Nevada to Skylandia Beach, Lake Forest, California about a mile from Tahoe City. This event has been conducted by the Olympic Club of San Francisco for the past 35 years, and has grown in popularity each year.
All of our teams that started the event finished just within the 6 hours time limit, and a great day on the lake was had by all.
The weather was perfect, and the water temp around 60 degrees. No wetsuits are allowed in this event, and the air is a bit thinner at Lake Tahoe, which adds to the challenge for the swimmers.
The day was complete with a large dinner party held at Coach Mike's cabin, and over a hundred swimmers and families shared stories and accounts of the day on the lake. A great day was had by all.
Thanks to the many supporters of this event for their time, talents, and treasure to make this event possible. See you all next year.
Coach Mike
PCA Masters Swimming
PCA Dolphins Swim Away with the WBSL Championship Title
On Saturday July 23rd the PCA Dolphins sent an army of green to Woodside High School to compete in the West Bay Swim League's Championship Meet. An early start meant for a long day, but the Dolphins stuck with it and came away with the Championship Title. The Dolphin men's team beat a second place Ladera men's team by an outstanding 161.5 points, and the Dolphin women's team beat a second place Ladera women's team by 71.5 points. PCA's combined score of 1,669.5 allowed the Dolphins to come away with the first place trophy and another WBSL title. A special congratulations goes out to the following PCA swimmers who were event winners: Timothy Gaskin (14) in 50 Free and 50 Fly, Noah Dearborn (12) in 50 Free and 50 Back, Jordan Tang (17) in 50 Back, Maddy Scheinman (6) in 25 Back, Jamie Gaskin (18) in 50 Breast, Will Fitzgerald (13) in 50 Breast, Helena Larsen (14) in 50 Breast, Lukas Bauer (11) in 50 Breast and 50 Fly, Kaia Anderson (9) in 50 Breast, Chris Northway (17) in 50 Fly, Megan Beach (18) in 50 Fly, Elizabeth Staton (14) in 50 Fly, Justin Mills (9) in 50 Fly. Congratulations to all!!!!
FAR Westerns
Long Course Far Western Age Group Championships in Concord, CA Results:
- Megan Beach (18) 2nd in the 100 Meter Breast -1:16.39 and 200 Meter Breast-2:40.97.
Best times by:
- Elizabeth Staton (14)- 50 Meter Free 29.4
- Helena Larsen (14) 200 Meter Breast 3:02.53
- Madeline Ditzler (14) 200 Meter Breast 3:08.36
Goodbye to Betsy
 Betsy Fouts has been a PCC summer icon for many years. She has the unique story of starting out on the PCC swim team, then became a swim instructor at age 14 and then eventually ran our swim school which she's done for three summers. As life goes, she graduated from UC Davis in June and finds herself heading off to the "real world" to work at a preschool serving under privileged kids in the Sacramento area.
PCC has been blessed by her dedication and sacrifice to make the swim school what it is today. It's been wonderful having her dynamic presence on deck for all these years, serving the members and their kids. A special thank you to Betsy as we wish her all the best!
LAST OPPORTUNITIES FOR SWIM LESSONS
Upcoming single week sessions Aug 8th - Aug 18th
Session 5 Aug 8 - 11
Session 6 Aug 15 - 18 Classes are held four days a week, Mon - Thurs for one week (9:30 - 6pm). 30 min semi-private
Prices Member $ 75 | Non Member $ 90
Welcome Alex to the PCC Swim School
I'm excited to announce the new Swim School Manager, Alex Gomes. Alex has been with PCC for four years. He's a senior at UCSB and a top-notch swim instructor and will run our swim school with excellence. Please welcome him and say hi over these last weeks of summer.  |
DOWNLOAD A NEW GROUP EXERCISE SCHEDULE TRI OUT A TRIATHLON AT PCC - AUGUST 13 - download flyer PCC launched its TRI TEAM this summer with the challenge to members to add a little variety to their workout routine and tri something new. With everyone from seasoned athletes to many who are new to the sport (and swimming!), the PCC TRI TEAM has now completed its first two practice triathlons at PCC. However, there is one more event on Saturday, August 13 and IT'S NOT TOO LATE FOR YOU TO SIGN UP. We have two distance for you to choose from for this final event: SPRINT Distance: 500m swim/45 min spin workout/3 mi run OR Olympic Distance: 1200m swim/1 hour spin workout/6 mi run. So, take the summer challenge and join us - only $40 for members and $50 for non-members. SIGN UP TODAY AT THE FRONT DESK. 
Weight Room Orientations with Monique Thursday, August 4 @10:30, Saturday, August 6 @ 12 noon,
Tuesday, August 9 at 10:30.
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USTA PLAY-OFF RESULTS
A HUGE congratulations to the women's 3.5 team who won their league and are moving onto districts! A little note from the 3.5 captains:
WE DID IT AGAIN -- The PCC3.5W will be moving on to District Playoffs on July 12, 13, 14. With great tenacity and skill the team pulled out a nice 3-2 win over Ladera Oaks this past Sunday. It's been a great season. GO TEAM!!!
-Diane Rogers
The 4.0 and 3.0 women and 3.5 men all lost very close matches in the first round, but are already looking forward to taking it all next year!
USTA COMBO LEAGUE SIGN-UPS
Want to play in the USTA Combo League? We have two PCC teams currently forming: a Men's and a Women's. They are both looking for 3.5 and 4.0 players. Sign-ups on the USTA website are going on through August 7and the season runs September 12 - December 11. If you have questions, contact Coach Sid at sidn@peninsulacovenant.com, or see the contacts below for the specific PCC teams.
Men's - contact Don Rust, donrust@stanford.edu
Women's - contact Cynthia Hunton, cynthia.hunton@gmail.com
CHALLENGE COURT
Come on out this Friday for some fun doubles challenges. This is for all levels and one of our tennis staff will be there to help you get a game going with people of a similar level. We've been having a great time out on the courts! This week we'll be playing from 4:30-7pm. No Challenge Court on August 12th in lieu of the adult mixer!
Challenge court has been a great addition for PCC tennis players. You can come alone or with a partner, you can even come with a partner you want to play against! All levels are welcome. The matches are often mixed (male and female partners), young guns play, seniors play, if you come you will play! It is very informal; run with the staff's assistance, and a great way to meet other members and play some fun social doubles. Sometimes the staff even plays, which is a great way to see if you can hit a clean winner against a pro!
See you on the courts Friday, Robert Falls.
SPRING LADDER RESULTS
Thank you to all 24 players for joining our ladder this past spring! There were over 120 matches played! Congratulations to Shep Newcomb, for ending on the top of the ladder by beating his father and our very own tennis director, Sid...twice. Congratulations also, to Alfredo Piazza for most matches played (18) and Kimberly MacLaren for most matches won (8)...way to beat all those guys Kimberly!
7th Annual EPATT Mid-Peninsula Ladies Doubles Ladder 2011-2012
Registration - Deadline September 6th
Cost - $25 per person/$50 per team
What is EPATT?
The proceeds from this ladies doubles ladder are donated to East Palo Alto
Tennis and Tutoring.
When?
Matches are scheduled for the second or fourth Friday of the month. Starting
times are 10am or 11:30am depending on the preference of the home club -
guest fees waived - matches may be played on private courts if the "home"
team so chooses. If all four parties agree - the match can be moved to another
day & time. Teams play once a month from September through May (except
December).
How is the ladder constructed?
For example, each team has an USTA or NTRP total so that 3.5 and 4.0 teammates = 7.5, or if the partners were a 2.5 and a 3.0 then that team = 5.5
Email Alex Martin, alexm@peninsulacovenant.com for more information and a registration form.
LADIES PLAY DAY AND FLIGHT TENNIS
Throughout the year, there is a ladies play day every Wednesday from 9-11am. They are looking for more 3.0-3.5 women to play with them! Please contact Joanne Scribante at 650-365-0440 if you're interested!
There is also a women's flight tennis group on Tuesdays from 9-11am. They are looking for 3.5-4.0 players once a month. Please contact Maureen Buck, maureenabuck@gmail.com, for more information.
FALL SINGLES TENNIS LADDERS
Our Singles Ladders are back this fall for men and women. This is a great opportunity to keep up your singles competition while meeting other PCC Tennis Members, all on a flexible schedule. Cost is only $15. The men's ladder will run September 12 - December 9 and the women's ladder will run from October 31 - December 9. See the attached flyers for more information. Sign-up at the PCC front desk, or email alexm@peninsulacovenant.com.
JUNIOR TENNIS SUMMER
Our Summer Camps and Pee Wee summer are still going on and the kids are having a blast! We still have room in our summer classes, which will be continuing through August 19. Click here for info about Summer Camp and Pee Wee Summer.
JUNIOR TENNIS FALL
PCC Jr Tennis is starting this fall on Monday, September 12th! We have recreational and competitive after-school tennis classes for kids ages 3-18, for the junior player who is a beginner through the USTA ranked player. Click below for more information:
Jr Tennis
Pre Junior Tournament Team (ages 8-11)
Junior Tournament Team (ages 12-18)
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 KID KARE last day Friday Aug 12th |
Peninsula Community Center
3623 Jefferson Ave. Redwood City,
California 94062
650-364-6272 www.peninsulacommunitycenter.com Community Center Board
Rachel Holt - chair,
Stan Johnson, Julie Anderson,
Buck Ellis, Jen Atkins and Tom Johnson
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