T H E O L Y M P I C C L U B • S A N F R A N C I S C O

Nov 2009

No. 11Vol.97

Hall of Fame Committee: Scott Mroz, Jim Costello, Scrap O’Donnell, David Thompson, Roger Pytlewski, David Schindler, Bart Lally, Shawn Dahlem & Bill Last

Sebastian Bea with wife Renee

Scott Mroz, Ron Tomsic and David Thompson

Scott Mroz, Tom Meschery and David Thompson

Scott Mroz, Billy Mills and Bill Callan

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Photographs from Hall of Fame Induction Dinner taken by Julia West

COVER Photograph of Club Handball players, taken by photographer Ross Pushinaitis. Back Four: George Korte, Dan Casey, Bill Lynch Jr., and Jeff Wrench. Next Four: Russ Brasso, Dave Mackin, Steve Hall and Tom Dee. Middle Eight: Dean Cash, Greg Clark, John Lynch, Lorin Vogel, Tom Piazza, Frank Annicelli, Charlie Leach and Mike McNaughton. Kneeling: Fred George and Mike Martin. The above photo is of Hall of Fame inductee Howard Brodie (bottom left) with his family and friends.

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MONTHLY FEATURES02 President’s Memo06 AD’s Update14 Monthly Calendars20 One-On-One26 Rules of Golf

26 The Tournament Beat27 Tee to Green 27 Tips from the Pros29 GM’s Report

OLYMPIAN EDITORIAL www.olyclub.comCommunications Director: Julia West (jwest@olyclub.com)

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Editor: Tom Hall (thall@olyclub.com)

Feature Writers: Jim Moriarty, Gerry Stratford and Brian O’Connor

Contributing Writers & Editors: Steve Clarke, Gene Litvinoff & Brian Murphy

Photographers: Tom Hall, Linda McCulloch, Michael Mustacchi & Julia West

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07 Roy Williams Highlights Clinic by Phil Galvin

07 Fall Basketball Season Begins by Phil Galvin

08 NCAA Basketball Rocks Lakeside! by Phil Galvin

09 90th Annual President’s Cup by Robert Mulder

11 Seniors 12th Annual Banquet by Rebecca Robertson

11 Handball/Golf Domination by Bernie Samet

18 Santa Cruz Triathlon by Kurt Schwabe

19 SGA Corner by Warren Krauss

19 Women’s Soccer Beats NYAC by Christy La Pierre

22 OC Handball by Bernie Samet

24 OC Measures up to Eastern Powerhouse by Steve Clarke

T H E O L Y M P I C C L U B - A M E R I C A ’ S O L D E S T A T H L E T I C C L U B

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PRESIDENT’S MEMOdear olympian,It is hard to believe that it is already November and the holidays will soon be upon us. I am looking forward to my favorite holiday, Thanksgiving. I love the long football weekend with family, the fact that Thanksgiving does not bring many of the expectations that other holidays do, and, most importantly, that it is a time to reflect on the blessings in our lives. Like you, no doubt, I am grateful for family and friends, country, work and The Olympic Club. I must say that one thing, perhaps the one thing, which has impressed me most during my term on the board is how much our Club means to its members; the passion that members have for this great institution. I have seen that passion this last month on a number of fronts.

The passion was certainly on display at the Annual NCAA Basketball Tipoff Event. This is one of my very favorite Club events. It is quite a spectacle with the bands, cheerleaders, mascots and color. And from the point of view of a Cal guy, I must say it is always a good thing to see that much blue and gold in a room. True to form, the coaches had good-natured fun at the expense of each other. What I witnessed was another unique Olympic Club event become a tradition valued by our members. Everyone attending, Olympian or not, appeared to appreciate the excellence of the Club’s basketball program and to understand just how unique the program is. For more about the event see page 8.

Passion for the Club appeared in our own household recently. Our son, David, an Olympian, is applying to graduate school, and to our pleasure he informed us that he hopes to be admitted to a school in the Bay Area, preferably in San Francisco. My wife and I were delighted at the prospect of having David in the area and were flattered to learn that David wanted to be close to his family; that is, until we learned that his motivation had less to do with us and more to do with having ready and regular access to the Club. But, it is still a very sound reason for coming home.

And the passion was clearly evident at the recent Hall of Fame Induction Dinner. Talk about a great event! This was as good as it gets. Congratulations to Chairman Scott Mroz and his Committee: Jim Costello, Scrap O’Donnell, Roger Pytlewski, David Schindler, Bart Lally, Shawn Dahlem and Bill Last.

It is always inspiring to learn of the significant athletic accomplishments of those honored. This year was about what you would expect: a few

Olympic medal winners, a few world record holders and several other assorted champions. See the article at page 3 for more information. But what caught my eye this particular evening was the person honored for distinguished service to The Olympic Club, namely, Howard Brodie. I was particularly moved by Mr. Brodie’s story, eloquently told by longtime Olympian, Dr. Andrew Jameson, whose story deserves mention as it is interesting in its own right. Dr. Jameson is a 30-year member of the Club and in fact was The Olympic Club’s first archivist. He is a Berkeley, University of Paris and Harvard graduate with two doctorates. Professor Jameson is also a decorated veteran having served in the infantry in World War II, receiving a Purple Heart with Cluster and a Bronze Star with Cluster for his service in the Battle of the Bulge. Dr. Jameson’s thoughtful words of admiration and gratitude for Howard Brodie were moving to all in attendance.

Howard Brodie joined The Olympic Club in 1939. A 70 year member! As Dr. Jameson explained, “Mr. Brodie has served the Club as its virtual artist in residence, creating hundreds of sports portraits of our athletes, both in action and in locker rooms. For 40 years until the recent City Club renovation, Howard’s drawings of athletes were the pride of the Grill Room, a graceful series of panels which decorated the wall behind the bar.” His drawings have also adorned the pages of our Olympian magazine. Beyond The Olympic Club, Howard was known primarily as a military illustrator during the WWII, Korean and Vietnam conflicts. As Dr. Jameson explained: “Howard’s pencil saw front line action as he drew the ‘average G.I.’ in his trench and under the line of fire performing heroic acts in tormenting circumstances, as he followed an infantry company with his pencil and paper.” Mr. Brodie’s induction into our Hall of Fame for distinguished service to the Club is a fitting acknowledgement of his unique talents and for all he has contributed as an Olympian.

As for the athletic inductees, they all readily admitted that they never imagined receiving such a prestigious award. They acknowledged that they enjoyed the benefit of coaches and mentors who saw something special in them, who believed in them, and, as a result, they came to believe in themselves. And they all acknowledged that they benefited from both the great facilities and high level competition offered at The Olympic Club. I found it interesting that most recipients had or have family members who are Olympians. What I heard from our honorees is that when the accomplishments age and the trophies collect dust, what remains for them is a passionate connection to the Club, its facilities and the friendships they made.

The Club provides each of us with a similar support network. We can look to our elite athletes for inspiration, we can turn to our trainers for coaching, and we can strike up a simple conversation with the person on the next treadmill and develop a friendship with a fellow Olympian. While most of us will never win a medal in an athletic competition, we all can reap the tremendous benefits of being an Olympian.

Clearly, there is much to be grateful for this month. I hope to see you around the Club over the holidays.

David A. Thompson 415.345.5171 dthompson@olyclub.com

September 1937 Olympian Cover Illustration by Howard Brodie

Howard Brodie’s Conception of the Ending of World War II

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There is an old adage in sports: “Champions are made, not born.” The Olympic Club’s Hall of Fame recognizes and honors champions; members who have distinguished themselves on behalf of the Club in significant athletic achievement, coaching and development of Club athletes or distinguished service to the Club. The Hall of Fame inducted seven new members at a sold-out gala dinner Friday, October 16th. Numerous past Hall of Fame inductees, as well as 1964 Olympic Gold Medal (10,000 meters) winner Billy Mills, were in attendance.

The evening’s emcee, Olympian and KNBR morning host Brian Murphy, presented the inductees’ inspiring stories, underscoring not only the hard work and commitment necessary to achieve greatness, but also the importance of the Club in the development of each of these champions. Sebastian Bea recounted his early athletic training at the Club, acknowledged that while he was never “the best” on any team (a sentiment echoed by several other inductees) he persevered by drawing on that strong foundation. It helped him through his difficult journey to the Sydney Olympic Games and in ultimately winning a silver medal in rowing at the 2000 Olympic Games.

Dan Brand recalled the significant role his OC wrestling coach Bill Smith played in molding him (“I listened to Coach,” he repeated often in his speech) and how practicing at the Club, a national hub of championship wrestling in the 1960’s, helped push him to become a seven-time AAU National Champion and an Olympic bronze medal winner.

Tom Meschery reminisced about a conversation he had with his new NBA owner after he was the 7th pick overall in the 1961 draft. Tom had only played center in high school and college so was naturally confused why he was selected by the Philadelphia Warriors, a team that already had Wilt Chamberlain. The owner replied that it was because he had watched Meschery play for The Olympic Club for many years, where Tom played forward and developed the skills in that position that led him to the NBA.

Stanford legend Ron Tomsic recalled his trip to the 1956 Olympic Games, winning the gold medal playing alongside the likes of Bill Russell, K.C. Jones and other local stars. The two basketball greats also took the opportunity to rib each other about a 50 year rivalry, stemming from when they competed against each other at the 1957 AAU Nationals (Tomsic for the Air

Hall of Fame I n d u c t i o n D i n n e rby Scott Mroz

Shawn Dahlem, Scott Mroz, Dan Brand and David Thompson Scott Mroz, Ben Eastman’s sons and David Thompson

Force All-Stars and Meschery for the Club; the All-Stars won).

Ben Eastman Jr., the son of Olympic Club track legend Ben Eastman, recounted how his father’s greatest strength was his humility, despite having won six world records as a middle distance runner and the silver medal in the 1932 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Posthumous inductee Fred Apostoli, as a youngster developed his boxing skills at the Club under the tutelage of Spider Roach. He went on to win the Pacific Coast title, National AAU title and finally was recognized as World Middleweight Champion.

Finally, the Club honored artistic legend and long time member, Mr. Howard Brodie. Club member and distinguished Professor Andrew Jameson discussed Mr. Brodie’s significant contributions as an artist, recording San Francisco sporting history, World War II, Korea and Viet Nam, and a broad swath of twentieth century courtroom history.

The Hall of Fame dinner presents a wonderful opportunity to rub elbows with great champions and learn the value and lessons of those who have benefited greatly from their formative years at the Club. Next year’s dinner promises more of the same.

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It’s a long way to Buffalo And it’s also a long way from the Olympic Distance Triathlon Championships to The Olympic Games so, though we don’t want to denigrate the accomplishments of Thomas Emerick, Tom Guerin and Frank Karbe, the story headline in last month’s Olympian was a bit misleading. However, Thomas and Frank will be representing the Club and the United States next year at the Triathlon World Championships.

At the World Handball Championships last month held at the Multnomah Athletic Club, The Olympic Club had six members participate. Lou Barberini, Emmett Pexioto , Dave Mackin, Mike McDonald, Dan Casey and Tom Dee competed in their age brackets, doing battle with the best from around the world. In the latest United States Handball Association Rankings, Emmett Pexioto was ranked fourth with Olympic Club members Ricardo Diaz and Chris Tico tied for 18th.

On the heels of three very successful basketball coaching /social events, the focus is back on the hardwood as over 70 different teams are playing each week in one of the Club’s two gyms. There are six A League teams, ten B, 16 C, four Women’s and 36 junior teams comprised of boys and girls ages 8-17. Check the Club’s website or the Olympian for a schedule of when the gym is open for free play if you are thinking about dropping in to play.

The Club’s lacrosse team could not duplicate the feat of the women’s soccer team by defeating the New York Athletic Club. In a close, hard fought game The Olympic Club team lost 14-12 to the defending United States Club championship team. This game puts The Olympic Club on the national map as far as Club lacrosse goes. The Olympic Club also plays the NYAC in soccer (men’s and women’s), water polo, basketball, lacrosse and now squash is trying to set up hosting a NYAC contingent in the Spring of 2010.

The Hall of Fame Induction dinner held in October was another stirring event, reminding those in attendance of the Club’s great history. Emcee Brian Murphy, again this year, fleshed out the real stories behind the historical biographies with colorful anecdotes of the times in which the events occurred. All of this year’s living athletic inductees mentioned what a special place The Olympic Club was or is in their athletic careers.

On the 10th of this month the annual Committees and Commissioners dinner at Lakeside will be held. This event says thanks to all those who have contributed time to the various committees and sports of the Club over the past year. It also honors one member with the Olympian Award for Athletic Achievement. The criteria for the award are current year athletic achievement, career athletic achievement and service to the nominees particular sport or Club outside the athletic arena. It is always the highlight of the evening when the recipient is announced.

Notable events this month are: November 14th the Club’s best water polo players travel to San Diego to take on the 11th ranked collegiate team in the country, the UC San Diego Tritons, in a sanctioned match; November 19th is the Aquatics Awards Night Banquet; December 12 is the date of the Intramural Swim; and the Lake Merced Relays are December 13.

- Gary Crook

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The Olympic Club was proud host of the 2009 Rex Walters Coaching Clinic, an event which gathered some of the top basketball minds in the game today to speak to local coaches. Held on September 25th and 26th in the Sky Gym, the 2-day event was attended by 175 different coaches from the Bay Area. Highlighting the clinic was the current head coach at North Carolina, Roy Williams. Joining coach Williams were former UNLV head coach Jerry Tarkanian, Weber State’s Randy Ray, the University of Oregon’s Mike Dunlap, and Kevin Eastman of the Boston Celtics.

“This was clearly the one of the best coaching clinics I have ever attended,” commented Jonathon Sanders, a coach from Sacramento City College, “and I’ve been to hundreds of them.” Having Roy Williams speak in the Sky Gym was obviously the highlight for many and those of us in attendance quickly learned that he is one class act. “Respectful, humble, patient, and kind; that’s what I learned from Roy Williams,” explained Dunlap, who himself is considered one of the finest coaches in basketball today.

Roy Williams Highlights Clinic By Phil Galvin

Ski & Snowboard TeamInformation &

Registration Meeting THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH

6pm, City Clubhouse, Staff Conference Room

or

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND

4:30pm, Lakeside Clubhouse, President’s Room

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All members who are interested in joining the Ski & Snowboard Team are invited to attend. Please RSVP by contacting Karla Erickson, 415.345.5107

or kerickson@olyclub.com

Start your holiday shopping at The Olympic Club’s Golf Shop. The Golf Shop will host an open house on Sunday, December 6th from 11am to 3pm. There will be food, beer, wine, soft drinks and a putting contest to determine your discount amount.

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Golf Shop Open House

Fall Basketball Season Begins! By Phil Galvin Don’t you just love that crisp, fall air? We ‘hoopsfanatics’ do, as it is the sweet reminder that basketball season is upon us. The Club’s comprehensive program exploded into full swing in October, with 70 teams of over 800 participants scheduled to play each week in the Sky and Post St. Gyms. “It’s actually pretty amazing if you think about it,” expressed Junior League Director John Perez, who has worked in basketball for the last 30 years.

“Where else are you going to find a place where there are highly organized teams for boys and girls, men and women, all from the ages of 8-60? Nowhere else is your answer,” coach Perez continued.

Each of the Club’s Men’s Fall Leagues sold out this year, with the A League reaching its highest level of participation in years, totaling 80 players. The B League features 10 teams, C League 16 teams, Women’s League 4 teams, Boy’s Leagues 20 teams, and Girl’s leagues 16 teams. Thanks to all of you that make the Club basketball program simply one of a kind.

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It’s official: another great season of college basketball is here. The 11th Annual NCAA Basketball Tip Off Event was held in October at Lakeside, treating members and guests to a spectacular event. Attendees were welcomed, from the time they parked their cars in the parking lot until they sat for dinner, with a smorgasbord of college basketball fever. Welcoming the 300 guests as they approached the country club were 40 members of the UC Davis Marching Band. “The bands are just incredible; where else are you going to find something like this?” commented member Mark Bechelli. None other than the Stanford Tree, the famous mascot from Palo Alto, greeted the guests. After checking in at the registration tables, members were then entertained by an incredible array of school spirit, with the following groups performing within the clubhouse: The University of California Straw Hat Band and Dance Squad, The Santa Clara University Band and Cheerleaders, the dance and cheer squads from St. Mary’s, and the USF Spirit Squad. Along with the Stanford tree, mascots from Santa Clara (Bucky), CAL (Oski) and USF (The Don) also roamed around the clubhouse…and this was just the cocktail hour!

Once seated for dinner, as always, the event began with each of the spirit groups marching through the dining room in between the guests sitting at the tables. It’s what you would call ‘organized’ chaos! Our MC for the evening was Fox Sports Basketball Analyst Dan Belluomini, who is also an Olympic Club member. Then the Club gave a very special award to long time Santa Clara head coach Carroll Williams for his significant contributions to college basketball.

After a great dinner prepared by Chef Burns and his staff, guests were treated by the coaches to an inside look at what their expectations are

NCAA Basketball Madness Rocks Lakeside!By Phil Galvin

The coaches table

The Cal Straw Hat Band marches into the Lakeside Clubhouse

Wednesday, December 2nd . 5:30pm dinner at the City Clubhouse . 8pm show at the Orpheum Theatre . Cost, $113.50 per person plus tax & service charge . Limit two tickets per member . Call 415.345.5147 . Dress code is coat and tie

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for the coming year. This year’s event was held on a very stormy day, so a few of the coaches were stuck in airports and unable to attend. Those that were present were: Brian Katz (Sacramento St.), Gary Stewart (UC Davis), Kerry Keating (Santa Clara), Bob Thomason (UOP), Steve Cleveland (Fresno St.), Rex Walters (USF) and Mike Montgomery (CAL). Each of the coaches spoke for about 10 minutes, commenting on their upcoming schedule, team, and an assortment of fun and entertaining topics.

Thanks to everyone that makes this event so special, it truly is a team effort. The NCAA Basketball Tip Off Event is the only event of its kind in the United States.

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All street clothing and athletic apparel must be stored in a locker. Any apparel left outside a locker will be confiscated

and may be reclaimed by calling the front desk. Daily use lockers are

available at both clubhouses.

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90th Annual President’s Cupby Robert Mulder

The 90th Annual President’s Cup was especially exciting, with a large field of participants taking on the newly renovated Lake Course. The opening round proved that the Lake still remains one of the most difficult courses in California. Open to all members with a 5.1 handicap index or less, there were 63 players vying for 14 spots in the Championship. Two spots were already claimed by the defending Champion Randy Haag and the 2009 Stroke Play Champion Tim O’Riordan.

On Saturday the wind picked up and the Lake Course showed her teeth, with four scores of 82 playing off for the final three spots. At the end of qualifying, three players had shot a low score of 75. Eric Smith won the play-off to take medalist honors. This set up the matches with Smith as the top seed, and Randy Haag on top in the opposite bracket. The next 16 low scores of Members Holding Golf Privilege made up the Humphrey flight. These two flights were played at scratch, with five other flights seeded and handicapped.

On the first day of matches, Randy Haag showed he was the player to beat, winning his match quickly and decisively 7 & 5. On the other side of the bracket, Eric Smith began a steady march

to a showdown in the finals. Sunday, October 11, 2009, the two met for the championship match. Early on there were signs the match may not take all 36 holes. Randy chipped in for birdie on the first hole and never seemed to lose control of the match. Smith put pressure on Haag midway through the first round, but at the turn Randy was 4 up. Haag eventually finished the match 9 up with eight hol es to play. This was Haag’s 6th Club Championship victory, tying him with Bob Roos for second in all time wins. Randy is only one victory behind Jack Luceti.

In the Women’s Division, Lisa Mizono claimed the top spot as the Qualifying Medalist; unfortunately she had to withdraw in the semi-finals. In the end, the week belonged to Pat Cornett. Cornett displayed almost flawless golf, defending her title and winning her third Women’s Championship.

Cornett had a bye in her first round, then scored a victory over Fumiko Haruyama in the semi- finals, and sealed the title in the final round against Valerie Wilson. Cornett displayed talent in every facet of her game, including two impressive sand saves on # 3 and # 9 to clinch the victory. Valerie had many opportunities to tie holes, but the putts seemed to be falling only for Cornett as she won convincingly 8 & 7. The Women’s Handicap flight was won by Teri Lim in a 3 & 2 defeat of Elizabeth Hobson.

In the Humphrey flight, the final pairing seemed a little more evenly matched. Greg Hileman worked very hard to keep it interesting against Dan O’Connor. When Hileman won the 13th hole to get to 3 down, he quipped “Finally, my first par of the day!” Although he rallied in the final stretch, O’Connor was able to hold off the charge, winning 1 up on the 18th hole.

In the Handicapped flights, Steve Lewis defeated Bob Loback 3 & 2, to win Flight 1. In Flight 2 Roger Pytlewski surprised himself grinding his way to a 2 & 1 win over Kevin Albrecht. Flight 3’s final match was filled with as much laughter as pressure, when Carroll Collins squeaked out a victory against John McLaughlin 2 up. Flight 4 was decided quickly, with Paul Giannini defeating Gunther Steinorth 6 & 5. Finally, Warren Krauss won 2 & 1 over James Walker to win Flight 5. Congratulations to all our winners.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 5:30PM-7PM AT THE CITY CLUBHOUSE, GRILL BAR

Did you know that about 70% of all jobs are found through networking? Anyone you want to meet is only separated from you by 4-5 people. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to network with fellow

members of The Olympic Club. This event is free but the drinks are not.

PLEASE RSVP 415 345 5147

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C L I N I C3-on-3 Holiday

Basketball TournamentWHEN: Saturday, December 19th

WHERE: Post and Sutter Street Gyms

WHO: Jr. Members, Children of Members & Guests of Members

COST PER SESSION: $80 per team (4 players max per team)

CONTACT: Tournament Director John Perez 415.345.5228 or jperez@olyclub.com

Intramural SwimSaturday, December 12th at 9:30am

Registration at 9:30am, Meet 10:30am - 1:30pm

Sutter Street Pool

Races include; 25 and 50 meters of the competitive

strokes, 100 meter Individual Medley, and Adult/Junior

Freestyle Relays.

Open to members & guests of all ages 8 and above.

T-shirt for all participants

For more information: Please contact Laureen Welting 415.345.5213,

lwelting@olyclub.com

RSVP: Not necessary, swim meet will be deck seeded at 9:30am.

An Olympian tradition since 1893 and the longest running athletic event in the Bay Area. We will meet for coffee and the hike/run at the Ocean Beach parking lot near the Windmill, starting at 7:30am. The charge into the Pacific Ocean will take place at 8:15am. We will also have a 7-mile run from Ocean Beach to Baker Beach and back, leaving at 6:45am from the lot at Fulton and the Great Highway. Breakfast buffet to follow at the Lakeside Clubhouse at 9am. Adults $30, Children under 12 $21 Plus Tax & Service Charge Reservations are a must for this event. All cancellations and no-shows received after 5pm on December 23rd will be charged for the total number of reservations booked.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 1ST, 2010

FIRST EVENTOF THE CLUB’S SESQUICENTENNIAL!

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Senior members and their guests were cheerfully greeted by member Tom Torriglia’s accordion extravaganza and photographer Tom Hall as they joined fellow members and Athletic Staff in the Olympian room for cocktails to celebrate their 12th Annual Senior Banquet on Thursday evening, October 1. After offering a hallmark toast and blessing to attendees amidst a flurry of slides of the past year’s activities, the group settled in for an evening of inspiration, recognition and cherished memories.

Bob Barksdale introduced staff and instructors to all of the guests and with his twinkling eyes, encouraged us to uphold the responsibilities set forth in the Olympian Charter. He invited us to reconvene at the round table for lunch after our classes and cheered us to continue with the challenge of strengthening our mind, body and spirit. He reminded us of the principles of proper diet and nutrition, rest, exercise, faith and family that if enacted could lengthen our lives by 15 years.

Seniors Celebrate 12th Annual Banquet by Rebecca Robertson

Okay, maybe that is an over stated description when talking about a scramble golf tournament! But, in the 22 consecutive years we have had the Handballers golf outing, no one group has ever walked off with all the prizes – until now!

The threesome of Bert Keane, Rick Smith and Fred George not only won this handicap event by 4 strokes but they also took the awards for closest-to-the-pin (Fred George) and longest drive (Rick Smith) as well. In fact, with Rick’s straight long shots and Fred making a bunch of long putts for birdie, this was simply, “Their Day!” Second place went to the Bill Smith, Brian Nelson, Mike Singer and Jay Danzig quartet.

In the A Division of our Club Doubles Championships, Lou Barberini and Greg Corvi took the measure, first of Sean Buckley/Matt Schroth and then, in the finals, of Brian Nelson/Greg Clark. After a relatively easy first game win, 21-9, the second game was extremely long and contested, with Lou and Greg barely emerging with the win 21-20. Less unforced errors proved to be the difference.

In the B Division, Bill Lynch and Jeff Wrench teamed up to defeat veterans Lorin Vogel and Dave Mackin. Next up were Tom Dee and Mike Martin. This one was close with Bill and Jeff squeaking by in the third game 21-16, to reach the finals. After taking three games to dispose of Dan Casey/Tim Leach, the #1 seeded team of Harry Schlitt and Bert Keane reached the finals against Bill and Jeff. Bill and Jeff were game, but Harry and

Handball/Golf Dominationby Bernie Samet

Bert are just too steady. Again, few unforced errors proved the difference as Harry and Bert took the title, 21-11, 21-17.

It was in the C Division where it could be said that “Domination” once again took place. Veterans Bill Kingsbury and John Lynch made short work of Water Polo stalwarts, William Quist and Dan Pickard. After a close first game, 21-18, Bill and John figured out how to serve the newcomers, coming away with a decisive 21-2 second game win, to reach the finals. Their opponents would be newcomers Taylor Nagle and Kevin O’Reilly, both pupils of Fred Nagle’s Wednesday evening clinics. Fred’s lessons seemed to be bearing fruit as Taylor and Kevin upset veterans Tom Tucker and George Korte in three games in a very close match (11-8 third game). The finals were where the veterans were expected to dominate. They didn’t! It was the kids who proved overwhelming as their speed proved too much for our wily vets. Kevin and Taylor overwhelmed Bill and John, 21-11, 21-9 for their first-ever Club Championship.

Our Senior Strength and Conditioning Coach, Tristan Kirchknopf presented a “Better luck next year award” to Joe Kelly and Graziano Cerchiai for pulling hamstrings in the first event of this year’s Senior Olympics. Aqua-fit Instructors Chris Bjorklund, Pauline Vargas and Kris Boxell presented a special award for “team efforts” to Walt and Kathy Farrell. Following the awards, the trio chimed a commemorative “tweet” to the seniors that never missed a beat!

As the evening drew to a close we all stood together for a fond farewell. Each member raised a votive candle in honor of their past years accomplishments, the lights dimmed and with a single wish we bid adieu.

If you are a senior member and are interested in participating in our Senior Program, please contact Rebecca Robertson, Fitness Programs Director at 415.345.2552.

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Normal Schedule Clubhouse: 6am-10pmThanksgiving Buffet: 3, 3:30, 6, 6:30pmGrill Room: ClosedGrill Bar: 11am-7pmMain Bar: 2-10pmGolf Courses: Holiday Schedule, No guests on Lake, Guests on Ocean after 12:30pmGolf Shop: 7am-5:30pm, Range: 7am-4pmTennis Pro Shop: 9am-4pm

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Clubhouse: 6am-9pmMDR: Closed for lunch and dinnerCafé: 8am-4pmGrill Room: Open for lunch 11:30pm-2pmGrill Bar: 11:30am-6:30pm No athletic classes

Clubhouse: 6am-9pmAthletic Facilities: 6am-8:30pmChristmas Buffet: 1, 1:30, 4, 4:30pmCafé: 8am-4pm All Other Outlets: ClosedNo athletic classes

Normal Schedule

Clubhouse: Normal Schedule Golf Courses: Holiday Schedule, No GuestsGolf Shop: 7am - 4pmGolf Range: 7am-4pmTennis Pro Shop: 9am-3pm

Clubhouse: 6am-10pmChristmas Buffet: 3, 3:30, 6, 6:30pmMain Bar: 2-10pmGrill Room & Bar: ClosedGolf Pro Shop/Range: ClosedGolf Courses: ClosedTennis Pro Shop: Closed

Clubhouse: Normal ScheduleGolf Range/Golf Shop: 7am-4pmGolf Courses: Normal ScheduleTennis Pro Shop: 9am-5pm

Clubhouse: Normal ScheduleMain Dining Room: Closed for Dinner open for lunch 12pm-2pmNo athletic classes

Clubhouse: 6am-9pmCafé: 8am-4pmAthletic Facilities: 6am-8:30pmAll Other Outlets: ClosedNo athletic classes

Normal Schedule

Clubhouse: Normal Schedule New Year’s Eve Party: 7:30pm-1amGolf Courses: Holiday Schedule, No GuestsGolf Shop: 7am - 5:30pmGolf Range: 7am-4pmTennis Pro Shop: 9am-3pm

Clubhouse: 6am-10pmGrill Bar: 8am-8pmGrill Room: 7am-2:30pmAnnual Hike & Dip: 7:30amMDR & Bar: Hike & Dip OnlyGolf Range: 7am-4pmGolf Shop: 7am-5:30pmGolf Courses: Holiday Schedule, No GuestsTennis Pro Shop: 9am-5pm

Clubhouse: Normal ScheduleGolf Range: 7am-4pmGolf Shop: 7am-5:30pmGolf Courses: Normal ScheduleTennis Pro Shop: 9am-5pm

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NOVEMBER

Sky & Post Street Gym Schedule Mon: Noon Ball Open Gym (Sky) 12-1pm, C League Games (Sky & Post St.) 6-9pm

Tues: Morning Crew 6:30-7:30am, Noon Ball Open Gym (Sky) 12-1pm, Basketball Skills Class (Sky & Post St.) 6-7:30pm, C League Games (Sky & Post St.) 6-9pm

Wed: Volleyball (open play) 6:30-7:30am, Noon Ball Open Gym (Sky) 12-1pm, A and B League Games (Sky & Post St.) 6-9pm

Thurs: Morning Crew 6:30-7:30am, Noon Ball Open Gym (Sky) 12-1pm, B League Games (Sky & Post St.) 6-9pm

Fri: Noon Ball Open Gym (Sky) 12-1pm

Sat: Open Gym (Sky) 9-11am

Sun: Jr. Fall Basketball League Games (Sky & Post St.) 11am-6pm

Triathlon Schedule Mon: Masters Practice Swim (Sutter St. Pool) 6-7am

Tue: Tempo Run Leaves from Sutter St. garage 6-7am, Masters Practice Swim (Sutter St. Pool) 6-7pm

Wed: Masters Practice Swim (Sutter St. Pool) 6-7am, Triathlon Open Water (Sutter St.) 7:15-8:15am Group Indoor Cycling (3rd Floor) 7-8am

Thu: Hill Intensive Run Leaves from Sutter St. garage 6-7am, Masters Practice Swim (Sutter St. Pool) 6pm

Fri: Masters Practice Swim (Sutter St. Pool) 6-7:30am

Sat & Sun: Please visit www.olyclub.com for weekend group workout information

Aquatics ScheduleMon: Masters Practice (Sutter St.) 6-7:30am, 12-1pm, Water Conditioning (Natatorium) 10-10:40am, Jr. Swim Team Practice (Sutter St.) 4:30-6pm, Jr. Water Polo (Sutter St.) 4-5:30pm

Tues: Masters Practice (Sutter St.) 6-7:30am, 12-1pm, 6-7pm, Jr. Swim Team Practice (Sutter St.) 4-6pm, Women’s Waterpolo Practice (Sutter St.) 7-9pm

Wed: Masters Practice (Sutter St.) 6-7:15am, 12-1pm, Triathlon Open Water (Sutter St.) 7:15-8:15am, Water Conditioning (Natatorium) 10-10:40am, Jr. Swim Team Practice (Sutter St.) 4-6pm, Men’s Water Polo Practice (Sutter St.) 7-9pm

Thurs: Masters Practice (Sutter St.) 12-1pm, 6-7pm, Jr. Swim Team Practice (Sutter St.) 4-6pm, Jr. Water Polo (Sutter St.) 4-5:30pm

Fri: Masters Practice (Sutter St.) 6-7:30am, 12-1pm, Water Conditioning (Natatorium) 10-10:40am, Jr. Swim Team Practice (Sutter St.) 4-6pm

Sat: Masters Practice (Sutter St.) 8-10am, Jr. Swim Team Practice (Sutter St.) 9:30-11am

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1• City Clubhouse Junior of the Year Awards Banquet, 1pm• Daylight Saving Time Begins• Basketball Sunday Skills Basketball Club, 3-5:15pm, Sky Gym

2• City Clubhouse Monday Night Football, Grill Bar, $3 Draft Special, Atlanta vs. New Orleans• Golf Outside Golf Event

3• Squash Doubles Matches with Squash Pro, 4pm-6pm

4• City Clubhouse The Olympic Club’s Annual Meeting, 6pm, City Clubhouse• Tennis USTA Women’s Senior 3.5• Squash Junior Clinic, 4-5pm

5• Golf SGA Year End, Ocean b/o 12pm - member/guest b/o 7:45am Ocean

6• Lakeside Clubhouse Father Daughter Night. Dress Code: Coat and Tie• Lakeside Clubhouse Main Dining Room closed for lunch and dinner• Squash Round Robin Clinics, 5pm-7pm

7• Lakeside Clubhouse New Member Tour-10am - Meet in Clubhouse Lobby. Member ID Photo at Lakeside. Please call 415.404.4300 for an appointment• Lakeside Clubhouse Father Daughter Night. Dress Code: Coat and Tie• Golf Chapman/Scotch Lake b/o 9am - member/guest b/o 2pm Lake• Soccer OC Women’s, 9am Crocker Amazon Field #4• Tennis Turkey Tournament, 9am-1pm• Squash Junior Clinics 9-12:30pm

8• Lakeside Clubhouse Father Daughter Night. Dress Code: Coat and Tie• Lakeside Clubhouse Main Dining Room Closed for brunch and buffet

9• City Clubhouse Monday Night Football, Grill Bar, $3 Draft Special, Pittsburgh vs. Denver

10• City Clubhouse Call-In-Day for Kids Christmas reservations, Call 415.345.5198 starting at 10am• Lakeside Clubhouse Committee & Commissioner’s Dinner• Squash Doubles Matches with Squash Pro, 4pm-6pm

11• Handball Beginner’s Clinic, 6-7:30pm• Squash Junior Clinic, 4-5pm

12• Lakeside Clubhouse Call-In day for Holiday Parties, call 415.404.4390 at 10am

13• Lakeside Clubhouse Dance to Pure Ecstacy 8:30-11:30pm, Dress Code: Business Casual• City Clubhouse Winemaker Dinner - Merryvale Vineyards 6:15pm wine reception, 7pm 5-course dinner• Lakeside Clubhouse Tennis Awards Dinner, 7pm• Squash Round Robin Clinics, 5pm-7pm

14• Lakeside Clubhouse Father Daughter Night. Dress Code: Coat and Tie• Shooting Shotgun Practice, 10am-1pm, Pacific Rod & Gun Club• Soccer OC Women’s, 1pm Crocker Amazon Field #4• Squash Junior Clinics 9-12:30pm

15• Lakeside Clubhouse Father Daughter Night. Dress Code: Coat and Tie• Lakeside Clubhouse Main Dining Room Closed for brunch and buffet• Basketball Sunday Skills Basketball Club, 3-5:15pm, Sky Gym

16• City Clubhouse Monday Night Football, Grill Bar, $3 Draft Special, Baltimore vs. Cleveland

17• City Clubhouse Aquatic Awards Banquet, 6pm• City Clubhouse Networking Night• Squash Doubles Matches with Squash Pro, 4pm-6pm

18• Handball Beginner’s Clinic, 6-7:30pm• Squash Junior Clinic, 4-5pm

19• Lakeside Clubhouse Call-In day for Christmas Day call 415.404.4390 at 10am• City Clubhouse OC Ski & Snow Board Team - Informational Meeting & Registration, 6pm• City Clubhouse Mark Twain Literary Group Book Destiny Disrupted by Tamer Ansarly - Main Dining Room, 12:30pm

20• Lakeside Clubhouse Dance to Hot House Swing 8:30-11:30pm, Dress Code: Business Casual• Squash Round Robin Clinics, 5pm-7pm

21• Soccer OC Women’s, 11am Crocker Amazon Field #4• Squash Junior Clinics 9-12:30pm

22 23• City Clubhouse Monday Night Football, Grill Bar, $3 Draft Special, Tennessee vs. Houston

24• City Clubhouse Call-In day for Christmas reservations, Call 415.345.5198 starting at 10am• Squash Doubles Matches with Squash Pro, 4pm-6pm

25• City Clubhouse New member tour, Meet in Club Room, Lobby Level at 5:30pm• City Clubhouse Main Dining Room Closed for Dinner• Handball Beginner’s Clinic, 6-7:30pm• Squash Junior Clinic, 4-5pm

26 thanksgiving day

• City Clubhouse Thanksgiving Celebration. Seatings 1 & 1:30pm and 4 & 4:30pm. Dress Code: Coat and Tie

• City Clubhouse Holiday schedule; Clubhouse 6am-9pm, Athletic Facilities 6am-8:30pm, Café 8am-4pm; All other Outlets Closed • Lakeside Thanksgiving Celebration. Seatings at 3pm & 3:30pm and 6pm & 6:30pm. Dress Code: Coat & Tie• Lakeside Holiday Schedule; Grill Bar Open 11am-7pm, Grill Room Closed• Golf Holiday schedule No guest play Lake - Ocean guest play ok after 12:30pm

27• Lakeside Clubhouse Grill Room Open for Breakfast and Lunch, 7am-2:30pm Grill Bar Open 8am – 8pm, Main Dining Room closed for lunch and dinner

• Golf Holiday schedule no guest play• Squash Round Robin Clinics, 5pm-7pm

28• Squash Junior Clinics 9-12:30pm

29 30• City Clubhouse Monday Night Football, Grill Bar, $3 Draft Special, New England vs. New Orleans

IMPORTANT HOLIDAY CALL-IN DATES TO REMEMBER

Children’s Parties, City Clubhouse call 415.345.5198, 10am November 10th4 Holiday Parties, Lakeside Clubhouse call 415.404.4390, 10am November 12thChristmas Day, Lakeside Clubhouse call 415.404.4390, 10am November 19thChristmas Day, City Clubhouse call 415.345.5198, 10am November 24thNew Years Eve Gala, Lakeside Clubhouse call 415.404.4390, 10am December 3rd

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1• City Clubhouse Junior of the Year Awards Banquet, 1pm• Daylight Saving Time Begins• Basketball Sunday Skills Basketball Club, 3-5:15pm, Sky Gym

2• City Clubhouse Monday Night Football, Grill Bar, $3 Draft Special, Atlanta vs. New Orleans• Golf Outside Golf Event

3• Squash Doubles Matches with Squash Pro, 4pm-6pm

4• City Clubhouse The Olympic Club’s Annual Meeting, 6pm, City Clubhouse• Tennis USTA Women’s Senior 3.5• Squash Junior Clinic, 4-5pm

5• Golf SGA Year End, Ocean b/o 12pm - member/guest b/o 7:45am Ocean

6• Lakeside Clubhouse Father Daughter Night. Dress Code: Coat and Tie• Lakeside Clubhouse Main Dining Room closed for lunch and dinner• Squash Round Robin Clinics, 5pm-7pm

7• Lakeside Clubhouse New Member Tour-10am - Meet in Clubhouse Lobby. Member ID Photo at Lakeside. Please call 415.404.4300 for an appointment• Lakeside Clubhouse Father Daughter Night. Dress Code: Coat and Tie• Golf Chapman/Scotch Lake b/o 9am - member/guest b/o 2pm Lake• Soccer OC Women’s, 9am Crocker Amazon Field #4• Tennis Turkey Tournament, 9am-1pm• Squash Junior Clinics 9-12:30pm

8• Lakeside Clubhouse Father Daughter Night. Dress Code: Coat and Tie• Lakeside Clubhouse Main Dining Room Closed for brunch and buffet

9• City Clubhouse Monday Night Football, Grill Bar, $3 Draft Special, Pittsburgh vs. Denver

10• City Clubhouse Call-In-Day for Kids Christmas reservations, Call 415.345.5198 starting at 10am• Lakeside Clubhouse Committee & Commissioner’s Dinner• Squash Doubles Matches with Squash Pro, 4pm-6pm

11• Handball Beginner’s Clinic, 6-7:30pm• Squash Junior Clinic, 4-5pm

12• Lakeside Clubhouse Call-In day for Holiday Parties, call 415.404.4390 at 10am

13• Lakeside Clubhouse Dance to Pure Ecstacy 8:30-11:30pm, Dress Code: Business Casual• City Clubhouse Winemaker Dinner - Merryvale Vineyards 6:15pm wine reception, 7pm 5-course dinner• Lakeside Clubhouse Tennis Awards Dinner, 7pm• Squash Round Robin Clinics, 5pm-7pm

14• Lakeside Clubhouse Father Daughter Night. Dress Code: Coat and Tie• Shooting Shotgun Practice, 10am-1pm, Pacific Rod & Gun Club• Soccer OC Women’s, 1pm Crocker Amazon Field #4• Squash Junior Clinics 9-12:30pm

15• Lakeside Clubhouse Father Daughter Night. Dress Code: Coat and Tie• Lakeside Clubhouse Main Dining Room Closed for brunch and buffet• Basketball Sunday Skills Basketball Club, 3-5:15pm, Sky Gym

16• City Clubhouse Monday Night Football, Grill Bar, $3 Draft Special, Baltimore vs. Cleveland

17• City Clubhouse Aquatic Awards Banquet, 6pm• City Clubhouse Networking Night• Squash Doubles Matches with Squash Pro, 4pm-6pm

18• Handball Beginner’s Clinic, 6-7:30pm• Squash Junior Clinic, 4-5pm

19• Lakeside Clubhouse Call-In day for Christmas Day call 415.404.4390 at 10am• City Clubhouse OC Ski & Snow Board Team - Informational Meeting & Registration, 6pm• City Clubhouse Mark Twain Literary Group Book Destiny Disrupted by Tamer Ansarly - Main Dining Room, 12:30pm

20• Lakeside Clubhouse Dance to Hot House Swing 8:30-11:30pm, Dress Code: Business Casual• Squash Round Robin Clinics, 5pm-7pm

21• Soccer OC Women’s, 11am Crocker Amazon Field #4• Squash Junior Clinics 9-12:30pm

22 23• City Clubhouse Monday Night Football, Grill Bar, $3 Draft Special, Tennessee vs. Houston

24• City Clubhouse Call-In day for Christmas reservations, Call 415.345.5198 starting at 10am• Squash Doubles Matches with Squash Pro, 4pm-6pm

25• City Clubhouse New member tour, Meet in Club Room, Lobby Level at 5:30pm• City Clubhouse Main Dining Room Closed for Dinner• Handball Beginner’s Clinic, 6-7:30pm• Squash Junior Clinic, 4-5pm

26 thanksgiving day

• City Clubhouse Thanksgiving Celebration. Seatings 1 & 1:30pm and 4 & 4:30pm. Dress Code: Coat and Tie

• City Clubhouse Holiday schedule; Clubhouse 6am-9pm, Athletic Facilities 6am-8:30pm, Café 8am-4pm; All other Outlets Closed • Lakeside Thanksgiving Celebration. Seatings at 3pm & 3:30pm and 6pm & 6:30pm. Dress Code: Coat & Tie• Lakeside Holiday Schedule; Grill Bar Open 11am-7pm, Grill Room Closed• Golf Holiday schedule No guest play Lake - Ocean guest play ok after 12:30pm

27• Lakeside Clubhouse Grill Room Open for Breakfast and Lunch, 7am-2:30pm Grill Bar Open 8am – 8pm, Main Dining Room closed for lunch and dinner

• Golf Holiday schedule no guest play• Squash Round Robin Clinics, 5pm-7pm

28• Squash Junior Clinics 9-12:30pm

29 30• City Clubhouse Monday Night Football, Grill Bar, $3 Draft Special, New England vs. New Orleans

IMPORTANT HOLIDAY CALL-IN DATES TO REMEMBER

Children’s Parties, City Clubhouse call 415.345.5198, 10am November 10th4 Holiday Parties, Lakeside Clubhouse call 415.404.4390, 10am November 12thChristmas Day, Lakeside Clubhouse call 415.404.4390, 10am November 19thChristmas Day, City Clubhouse call 415.345.5198, 10am November 24thNew Years Eve Gala, Lakeside Clubhouse call 415.404.4390, 10am December 3rd

02 W City Clubhouse, Theater Night - Wicked, Dress: Coat and Tie; Speaker Luncheon - William Neukom . Lakeside Clubhouse, Ladies Holiday Luncheon, Hosted Cocktails at Noon, Lunch at 1pm, Holiday Program following lunch, Dress code: Business Casual . Tennis, USTA Women’s Senior 3.5, 6-9pm

03 TH Lakeside Clubhouse, Call In Day for New Year’s Eve Reservations Call 415.404.4390 at 10am

04 FR Lakeside Clubhouse, Dance to Tracy Rose Trio 8:30pm-11:30pm, Dress code: Business Casual

05 SA Lakeside Clubhouse, New Member Tour, 10 am Meet in Clubhouse Lobby . Member ID photo at Lakeside Please call 415.404.4300 for an appointment

06 SU Golf Shop Open House, 11am-3pm

07 M City Clubhouse, Grill Room open for lunch through December 24th; Monday Night Football, Grill Bar

09 W Lakeside Clubhouse, Main Dining Room Open for Lunch10 TH Lakeside Clubhouse, Call In Day for Crab Feed Reservations for

January 22, 23 and 29 Call 415.404.4390 at 10am; Main Dining Room Open for Lunch

11 F Lakeside Clubhouse, Holiday Party - Cocktails at 6:30pm, Buffet at 7pm, Entertainment 8:30-9:30pm, Dancing until 11:30pm, Dress Code: Coat and Tie; Main Dining Room Closed for Dinner

12 SA Lakeside Clubhouse, Holiday Party - Cocktails at 6:30pm, Buffet at 7pm, Entertainment 8:30-9:30pm, Dancing until 11:30pm, Dress Code: Coat and Tie . City Clubhouse, Children’s Holiday Party, 11am-2pm . Golf, Christmas Tournament Lake & Ocean b/o 10am . Tennis, Pro Shop Holiday Sale

13 SU City Clubhouse, Children’s Holiday Party, 11am-2pm . Tennis, Pro Shop Holiday Sale

14 M City Clubhouse, Monday Night Football, Grill Bar 15 M City Clubhouse, Crab Feed Call In for January 15 and 16 Crab Feeds,

Call 415.345.5198 at 10am 16 W Lakeside Clubhouse, Main Dining Room Open for Lunch17 TH City Clubhouse, Mark Twain Literary Group The Autobiography of

Herbert Hoover by Hervert Hoover - Main Dining Room, 12:30pm . Lakeside Clubhouse, Main Dining Room Open for Lunch18 F Lakeside Clubhouse, Holiday Party - Cocktails at 6:30pm, Buffet at

7pm, Entertainment 8:30-9:30pm, Dancing until 11:30pm, Dress Code: Coat and Tie; Main Dining Room Closed for Dinner

19 SA City Clubhouse, Children’s Holiday Party, 11am-2pm . Lakeside Clubhouse, Holiday Party - Cocktails at 6:30pm, Buffet at 7pm, Entertainment 8:30-9:30pm, Dancing until 11:30pm, Dress Code: Coat and Tie

20 SU City Clubhouse, Children’s Holiday Party, 11am-2pm

21 M City Clubhouse, Monday Night Football, Grill Bar 23 W City Clubhouse, New member tour of City Club, Meet in Club Room,

Lobby Level at 5:30pm24 TH Christmas Eve Golf, Hoiliday Schedule No Guest play . City

Clubhouse, open 6am-9pm, MDR closed for lunch and dinner, Grill Room open for lunch 11:30am-2pm, Cafe 8am-4pm, Grill Bar 11:30am-6:30pm, No athletic classes.

25 F Christmas Lakeside Clubhouse, Christmas Day Buffet, Seatings at 3 & 3:30pm, 6 & 6:30pm, Dress Code: Coat and Tie; Grill Room and Grill Bar Closed . City Clubhouse, Christmas Day Celebration Seatings at 1, 1:30pm and 4, 4:30pm; Clubhouse open 6am-9pm, Cafe 8am-4pm, Athletic facilities 6am-8:30pm. No athletic classes. All other outlets closed . Golf, Christmas Day Golf Courses closed

28 M City Clubhouse, Monday Night Football, Grill Bar 31 TH New Year’s Eve Lakeside Clubhouse, New Year’s Eve Gala -

Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at 7:30pm, Dinner at 8:30pm, Dancing 9pm to 1am, Champagne toast at Midnight, Dress Code: Black tie optional . Golf, Holiday Schedule No guest play . City Clubhouse, Normal Schedule, Main Dining Room Closed for Dinner Open for Lunch 12-2pm, No Athletic Classes

H O U R S O F O P E R A T I O N

city clubhouse 415 345 5100Clubhouse: Mon - Fri: 5am - 11:30pm Sat & Sun: 6am - 9pmAthletic Facilities: Mon - Fri: 5am - 11pm Sat & Sun: 6am - 8:30pmCafe: Mon - Fri: 6:30am - 10pm Sat & Sun: 8am - 8pmGrill Bar: Beverage Service: Mon - Fri 4pm-11pm, Sat 1pm-8pmMain Dining Room: (Denim Not Permitted) Lunch: Mon - Fri 12-2pm Dinner: Wed 6-9pm (A la Carte)- Piano Entertainment,

Thurs 6-9pm (Buffet) - Piano EntertainmentMassage: Mon - Fri: 11am-7pm Sat: 12pm-5pm Sun: by appointmentSport Shop: Mon - Fri: 9am - 8pm Sat: 9am - 3pmShoeshine: Mon - Fri: 7am - 3pmBarber: Mon - Fri: 9am - 5pm Sat: 11am - 2pm

lakeside clubhouse 415 404 4300Clubhouse: Tues - Sun: 6am - 10pm (except Friday, open until 11:30pm)Main Dining Room: Breakfast: Sunday Brunch 10am - 1:30pm Lunch: Tues and Fri 12noon - 2 pm Dinner: Fri (a la carte) 6:30 - 9pm dancing Garden Court 8:30 -

11:30pm (see calendar for band schedule), Sun (buffet) 5 - 7:30pm Grill Room: Breakfast: Sat, Sun & Holidays 7 - 11am Lunch: Wed-Fri, Sun & Holidays 11am - 2:30pm, Sat 11am - 3pm Grill Bar: Beverage Service: Tues - Fri 11am - 9pm, Sat & Sun 8am - 8pmMain Bar: Beverage Service: Tues 11am - 2:30pm, Fri 11am - 2:30pm and 5 -

11:30pm, Sun 9:30am - 9pm Massage: Fri - Sun: 7am - 3pmBarber: Fri - Sat: 10am - 5pm

DECEMBER ‘09

Mon: Studio Cycling & Abs (3rd fl.) 6:15-7:15am

Water Conditioning (Post St. Pool, Nat.) 10-10:50am

Senior Cycling & Strength (3rd fl.) 10-11am

Studio Cycling & Abs (3rd fl.) 12-1pm

Iyengar Yoga (3rd fl.) 1:15-2:15pm

Pilates Mat (3rd fl.) 2:30-3:30pm

Iyengar Yoga (3rd fl.) 5:30-6:45pm

Fitness ScheduleTues: Cardio-Fit (Post St. Gym) 6-7am

Yoga Emersion (3rd fl.) 6:15-7:30am

Functional Training (4th fl.) 6:15-7:15am

Senior Circuit (6th fl.) 9:30-11am

Pilates Mat (3rd fl.) 12-1pm

OC Boot Camp (6th fl.) 12:30-2pm

Jr. Fitness Training (6th fl.) 3:45-4:45pm

Pilates on the Ball (3rd fl.) 6-7pm

Yoga Flow (3rd fl.) 7-8pm

Wed: Studio Cycling & Abs (3rd fl.) 6:15-7:15am

Senior Cycling & Strength (3rd fl.) 10-11am

Water Conditioning (Post St. Pool, Nat.) 10-10:50am

Stretch and Roll (3rd fl.) 11:00-11:30am

Studio Cycling & Abs (3rd fl.) 12-1pm

Pilates Challenge (3rd fl.) 2:30-3:30pm

Iyengar Yoga (3rd fl.) 5:30-6:30pm

Thurs: Cardio-Fit (Post St. Gym) 6-7am

Yoga Emersion (3rd fl.) 6:15-7:30am

Functional Training (4th fl.) 6:15-7:15am

Senior Circuit (6th fl.) 9:30-11am

Pilates Mat (3rd fl.) 12-1pm

OC Boot Camp (6th fl.) 12:30-2pm

Iyengar Yoga (3rd fl.) 1:15-2:15pm

Jr. Fitness Training (6th fl.) 3:45-4:45pm

Yoga Flow (3rd fl.) 6:30-7:30pm

Fri: Studio Cycling & Abs (3rd fl.) 6:15-7:15am

Water Conditioning (Post St Pool, Nat.) 10-10:50am

Yoga Therapy (3rd fl.) 11-11:45am

Studio Cycling & Abs (3rd fl.) 12-1pm

Yoga Flow (3rd fl.) 2:30-3:30pm

Sat: Studio Cycling (3rd fl.) 9-10am

Yogalates (3rd fl.) 10-11pm

Please contact Rebecca Robertson, Fitness Programs Director 415.345.5208 or visit www.olyclub.com for more information. Kinesis is by appointment only, please contact Jim Nicosia to reserve your spot 415.345.5188

Yoga History Lecture

The Athletic Staff cordially invites you to attend a free lecture and slide presentation on the History of Yoga in India and America given by Olympic Club Yoga instructor Eric Shaw. For more information or to RSVP please contact Rebecca Robertson, 415.345.5208 or rrobertson@olyclub.com. Please dress in business casual.

Tuesday, December 1st, 6:30-8pm City Clubhouse, Olympian Room

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH AT 7-9AMCITY CLUBHOUSE, 3RD FLOOR STUDIO Bend and stretch with gratitude on Thanksgiving Day with Olympic Club yoga instructor Eric Shaw. For more information please contact Rebecca Robertson, 415.345.5208 or rrobertson@olyclub.com

Thanksgiving Day Yoga Class

THANKSGIVING FITNESS SCHEDULE (NOVEMBER 26 - 29*)

Thursday: Yoga, 7am - 9am, 3rd floor fitnessFriday: Studio Cycling with Abs, 12 -2pm, 3rd Floor FitnessSaturday: Studio Cycling, 9-10am, 3rd Floor Fitness & Yogilates , 10-11am, 3rd Floor Fitness*All other classes are cancelled during this time.

The hour leading up to a triathlon is pure sensory overload and for the competitors at the 2009 Santa Cruz Triathlon, it was no different. The scent of seaweed and kelp-infused mist, the feel of sand between the toes and sand-fleas grazing over them, the sight of a sea of black wetsuits standing erect and, for the most part, facing one way – toward water, like lemmings ready to follow each other to an unknown fate. On this day the water is dark, the sky overcast. The taste of weak, cheap hotel-room coffee will soon be replaced with the sweet taste of Santa Cruz salt water – each equally toxic and each tasted willfully by those who have caught the triathlon bug.

As the athletes inch toward the start, waiting for their wave to gather, they pull on their swim caps. All the sounds, which a moment earlier were quite distinct - sea lions barking, groups laughing, waves crashing - all become one muffled rumble, background music to the endless loop playing inside each triathletes head before the start. It goes something like this - ‘pour it on for the first hundred yards, then pull back a little, get in a rhythm and then, when you round the pier, pour it on again until you’re grabbing sand.’ With adrenaline pumping through their veins and a nervous energy pulsating to the tips of every extremity, the triathlete’s mantra is suddenly, almost rudely, interrupted by the last sense - auditory - to take hold before the start - the unmistakable sound of the air-horn. And it means one thing - GO!

Triathlon, taken literally, means three sports in one - swim, bike and run. To many it is simply something to “tri” and check off the “bucket-list.” You won’t find many of them wearing the Winged ‘O’. The Santa Cruz triathlon concluded a year in which The Olympic Club Triathlon Team expanded in numbers and even more so in performance - proof that this is a sport Olympians take seriously. And to those who say triathlon is an individual effort, take one look at The Olympic Club’s third place finish in the USAT Club Championship as proof that, as a

team, we stand proud. Each race this year has demonstrated a new talent amongst us or has shown light on a dark horse whose talents and hard training stood mysteriously in the shadows until everything lined up just right and they emerged a victor - either on the podium or by achieving hard-earned results. While all Santa Cruz Triathlon Olympians did the O Club proud and deserve a solid congratulations for their efforts and results (see results table at www.olyclub.com) a few stood out from the pack.

Tom Guerin, who started competing in triathlons just a couple of years ago, won his age group at Santa Cruz. His impressive time of 2:25:12 sent watery-eyed athletes three age groups behind him packing their bags, humiliated and humbled, vowing never to race again after viewing his time. Good work, Tom! My pool-lane mate, Doug Twillman, said to me pre-race “Kurt, if everything goes just right, I will break 2:30.” Well, everything must have gone perfect because Doug did break 2:30, finishing with a personal best, 2:26. Rachel O’Meara always has a smile on her face. Well, that smile was hiding a competitive spirit as she smiled her way to a first place Athena finish at Santa Cruz! Another first place finisher, Marguerite Meyer, won her age group with 2:28:32. Albert Boyce, Bo Arlander and Julie Ann McCarthy all podiumed in their age groups with solid performances. By days end, six Olympians stood on the podium at Santa Cruz and twelve placed in the top ten of their age groups!

Triathlons finish much the same as they begin. A mantra plays inside the triathletes mind as they pass the third mile marker. ‘Just a 5K away from the finish, a Tuesday morning time-trial, I have done this, I CAN do this.’ Before long, as the nice chap you just passed points out the school of dolphins just off shore, it changes to ‘just a mile, seven minutes, those are NOT cramps, work through it. Dolphins?! Are you kidding me?! There will be time for sightseeing in seven minutes, make that six minutes.’ Then you hear it, just as loud as the air-horn back at the beach, but much further away. This time it is the sound of the finish line, of crowds cheering. And it means one thing - GO!

Santa Cruz Triathlon by Kurt Schwabe

SPORTS 18

ABOUT: Directed by Matt Jenson, these sessions are a can’t-miss for young players who want to learn the game, technique and tactics. Participants will receive a high level of instruction from the Club’s Squash Pro and an official camp t-shirt.

AVAILABLE SESSIONS TO BOYS & GIRLS, AGES 8-13: Session 1 - December 21-23, 8-10 Years of Age, 9am-12pmSession 2 - December 21-23, 11-13 Years of Age, 1-4pmSession 3 - December 28-30, 11-13 Years of Age, 9am-12pmSession 4 - December 28-30, 8-10 Years of Age, 1-4pm

COST PER SESSION: $110 Junior Member, $135 Child of Member, $160 Guest.REGISTRATION: Matt Jenson 415.345.5189 or mjenson@olyclub.com, Register Early!

J R . S Q U A S H H O L I D AY C A M P S

Standing: Ted Hatch, Ken Jones, Bart Lally, Matthew Davie, Joe Bertain, Abby Dykehouse, Elizabeth Ames, Jay Bedsworth, Julie Anne McCarthy, Tina Avelar, Bill Callanan and Rachel O’Meara; Kneeling: Terrence Jones, Doug Twillman and Kurt Schwabe

On September 19, The Olympic Club women’s soccer team captured a 4-1 victory over the New York Athletic Club. The match, which took place at the Travers Island complex, was ripe with competitiveness. The annual reunion began with a goal by star forward Kelsey Zwiebel. Catherine Betts scored the OClub’s second goal with a driven 35-yard shot to the upper left corner. Veteran and team captain Allison Vigil netted the third goal and Elizabeth “Gidge” Eisenberg put the finishing touches on the victory. Currently, The Olympic Club women’s soccer team is in first place in the Golden Gate Women’s Soccer League and has high hopes of capturing the elite division title. by Christy La Pierre

Women’s Soccer Beats NYAC

SGA Cornerby Warren Krauss

The improbable has occurred. Against all odds and rigorous challenges from some of the Club’s best golfers, Warren Richter has captured the coveted William D.Higgins Trophy for the third successive year. He is the Senior Club Champion for 2007, 2008, and 2009.

Bill Higgins would be very pleased, we think, to have his name associated with arguably the best pressure player in the Club. The pressure came, of course, from within, with the thought of accomplishing the unprecedented and staying healthy and loose enough to defend the title. It also came from without, from players who were going to make sure that the honor would go only to the worthiest.

Going into the final round, Warren was tied with Mark Avelar, ahead of three other outstanding golfers by only a few strokes. But the ending came with appropriate class, when a closing birdie extinguished Mark’s attempt and gave Warren a one-stroke victory. Let’s all tip our caps to Warren Richter, the former and current Senior Club Champion!

There were also outstanding performances in the remaining divisions of the SGA’s Senior Club Championship. Mark Avelar took low gross in the Championship Flight, while Jack Bieber and Maurice Monserez took first and second places net. Tom Molumphy took overall low net with an excellent 138. In the first flight, the low nets were won by Venning, Gregoire, Davis and Sweitzer respectively. And, in flight two, Jizmagian was low net, with Ladrech and Willson

just behind. The level of play, the competition and the fun of this year’s SGA championship were remarkable.

It should also be noted that some of the SGA contestants were concurrently entered in The 2009 President’s Cup and made credible showings. At the Awards Dinner on October 11th, at which Randy Haag was crowned, there were no fewer than seven SGA members who were flight winners and six who were runners up. Congratulations!

Warren Richter

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with handball player Lou Barberini

If passion was all one needed to achieve goals, the Club’s resident

handball evangelist Lou Barberini would be a champion many times over.

As it is, Barberini, 53, a San Francisco police officer and native of The

City, has many accomplishments in his handball career, including several

appearances in national tournament semifinals and finals over the years, and a couple of national doubles

championships with his partner, Al Sandoval. Barberini will preach the gospel of handball to anybody who will

listen, and still remembers how he was first introduced to the addictive sport:

ONE ON ONE

Olympian Magazine: You still remember your first handball game?

Lou Barberini: It was 1978, and I was coming down from the old sunroof and a couple of old members, Jack O’Meara and Jack Horgan, were on the handball court. They waved me on. They were 70 years old. I was taken aback that they were challenging me to a game. Here I was, this stud athlete, and they were going to challenge me? They proceeded to give me what we call a “tour of the court” (laughs). And all I wanted was to come back and do it again. That became my goal: to beat those guys. That was it. And they changed my life.

OM: You had been playing other sports, though?

LB: I played high school baseball at St. Ignatius and did some skiing when I was in college at USF. All of a sudden, handball filled the vacuum left by baseball.

OM: You say there’s a similarity between baseball and handball?

LB: It has an appeal like baseball in that it’s one-on-one. In baseball, it’s the pitcher and you. On the handball court, it’s one-on-one with a lot of the same elements: we call what we do to the handball a “hop”, either natural or reverse, which is tantamount to a screwball or a curve ball. You have the same movements when you serve the ball, and definitely the footwork is like an infielder throwing the baseball.

OM: How fast did you learn about the rich handball legacy at the Club?

LB: I learned about it by looking at the walls and asking questions. Quickly you learn about a guy like Bob Brady, one of the best players we ever had who was a cop in The City who won a national championship over a legendary guy named Jim Jacobs, and Bob did it in front of the home crowd at the Club. Bob Brady beat him, turned the tables on him. To keep the baseball analogy, it was like a Carlton Fisk moment.

OM: Where has handball taken you in your life?

LB: To Ireland, where handball is huge. I’ve competed in New York, Chicago, Seattle . . . it’s introduced me to my friends, to the groomsmen at my wedding, to my handball partner Al Sandoval. Now, I primarily play doubles. There’s a great appeal to doubles, because two mediocre players can beat two superior athletes by using their head and strategy.

OM: Handball can still be played in the later years?

LB: Yeah, as your body depreciates, the game can mask the aging process as you learn more about strategy and developing your game plan. To a certain extent, you improve as you get older, and it’s like a Fountain of Youth in that way. Some competitive 50-year-olds can beat an athletic 20-year-old by using handball knowledge.

You are Cordially Invited toAttend the Annual

president’s ball

Honoring

David and Diane Thompsonand the

Retiring Directors

On Saturday, The Ninth Of

JanuaryIn the Year Two Thousand Ten

The Olympic Club at Lakeside

$76 Per person plus tax & service chargeIncludes hors d’œuvres, pre-dinner cocktails

and gala dinner with wine.

Cocktails at 6:15 pm, dinner at 7 pm dancing until midnight

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Get ready for the annual Christmas Relays! Members from all sports and all levels of runners are encouraged to participate. Teams are made up of 4 persons, each runner racing one loop (4.46mile) around the Lake Merced. Please email questions & registration to Bart Lally bart.lally@marcoa.com.

sunday, december 13th, 9am

The Annual Christmas Relays

OM: We all see how nice the new handball courts are, but you appreciated the old courts as well.

LB: The old handball courts were like Wrigley Field or Fenway Park. There was an attraction to the fact of knowing the generations who had been on the courts before you, and to the history, like knowing the court where Bob Brady won his championship. They were open-air, too, so you could hear all the arguments going on all the time.

OM: Arguments are part of the handball culture?

LB: Oh yeah, all the time. There are mind games and comments going on constantly. I just came off the court now and if I’m playing a better player, I’ll dog him or insult him to try to get him to play his best game. I wish more people would play the game.

OM: You are very passionate about the game’s merits.

LB: With handball, it’s about stepping stones and goals. My partner Al, when he started playing, all he wanted was to be better than his brother. I have a goal right now of trying to be better than a friend of mine in San Jose. A month ago, I was in Idaho at a tournament and met (former NFL QB) Jake Plummer playing. Somebody was trying to teach him a certain way to hit, and Jake was saying: “No, my brother doesn’t do it that way, and I want to do it his way and be better than him.” It’s that individual challenge that you don’t get from other sports.

OM: Jake Plummer, eh? I wonder if other athletes from traditional sports play handball?

LB: There’s a big history of ballplayers gravitating to handball. In 1925, Babe Ruth was coming off a Triple Crown season, but was down in ’25. He went to the gym and started playing handball. At first, he couldn’t make it through a game. At the end, they could barely get him off the court. He came back and nearly won the Triple Crown in 1926.

OM: How do you get more people to play?

LB: The sport is very inexpensive. I’d like to see the Club implement a program to reduce dues for some members who can’t afford the dues and who’d like to get in and play handball, sort of like a scholarship program. All you need are eyeguards, a ball and a glove. It’s pure.

- Interview by Brian Murphy.

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HANDBALLOCM E E T S O M E O F T H E P L A Y E R S

Bill Lynch The current Handball Commissioner started playing at The Olympic Club around 1962, under the tutelage of Olympic Club Coach Mike De La Pena and with the encouragement of his uncle, Dolphin Club Handball

Champ, Joe Scarpa. Bill got to see some great handball in those early days, as Uncle Joe often teamed up in doubles with the legendary Bob Brady.

Some of Bill’s most memorable handball moments include doubles victories at the Kauai Open with Charlie Leach and also in our Club’s B doubles beating Lorin Vogel/Jerry Piazza and winning “Third Class” doubles in 1984 with Bob Roche. The loss that grates the most was losing to Don Rieschel for the “Third Class” Singles Championship in 1978. Bill remembers Don packing the audience with 40 family members and friends.

When asked how much longer he plans on playing, Bill didn’t hesitate, “Forever! I could never give up the conditioning, physical challenge and camaraderie that handball gives me.”

Bert Keane (Pictured left) first started playing handball at a 3-wall court at Holy Name Grammar School, on the Avenues, when he was seven or eight years old. So when he joined the Olympic Club in 1962, he was practically a veteran. With Handball Coach Mike De La Pena, and players Jerry Arnsbarger and Bob Hassing helping, Bert developed a talent and love for the game. On his

way up, Bert won our Club’s C, B and A singles championships. Another memorable moment was being in the finals of the A singles against Bob Moser. With Bert’s whole family there watching the match, Bob ran Bert to exhaustion beating him in the tie breaking third game.

Bert, like many players, cites the great workout, fun and camaraderie that handball provides as important reasons that keep him playing the game. Favorite partners include Kevin Maloney, Mike Coyne, Paul Capurro, Harry Schlitt, Mike Ohelyer, Tom Tucker and Vic Aissa. And, like almost every handball player, when asked how long he plans to continue playing, responds, “Until I can no longer play physically.” Hopefully that will not be anytime soon.

Brian Nelson Joined the Club as an athletic member in 1991. Brian started playing handball around 1975 with his brother Rick. A native of Michigan, Brian and Rick began their handball on old rickety wooden courts on Belle Isle in Detroit. A vegetarian since 1974, Brian uses handball to maintain his excellent physical

condition and hand-eye coordination. Some of his most memorable handball partners include Frank Vasquez, with whom he reached the National Finals in 40+ doubles; Father Harry Schlitt, with whom he won the handicap doubles one year at the Club; brother Rick, of course, with whom he won the A doubles at the South End, and Vern Roberts, the Executive Director of the USHA, winning the Hall of Fame Tournaent with him at The Olympic Club, beating NorCal Hall of Famers, Rick Christian and Jim Tamagni. Brian also reached the finals of the Nationals

HANDBALLin the 40+ singles. His handball regrets are few, but the one that stood out was not having more wins over brothers, Henry and Al Chaparro. Citing some Bay Area 80+ handball legends such as Al Crosat and Rudy Stadlberger, Brian hopes to be playing into his eighties as well.

Mike McDonald with Uncle Joe and his father, Les, as teachers, Mike began playing handball around 1979, quickly developing into a national caliber player. Mike has won our Club Singles in 1995 and has won our Club Doubles five times. His first doubles title was in 1990, with favorite partner, Jon Kendler.

His most recent victory was in 2007 with Emmett Peixoto. All in all, a rather lengthy career at the “top.” Mike has won two National 35+ singles Championships and has also won the National 40+ singles championship. The exercise, camaraderie and off-hand coordination that handball provides Mike makes him want to play the game as long as he can. His only regret: “never beating my dad” (Les knew when to stop playing singles with Mike!).

Emmett Peixoto Currently our best player, Emmett is ranked number #4 in the world and has been a highly ranked national player for about the last seven years. He has won more Club singles championships (6) than anyone except Bob Brady.

This year he won his second National 3-Wall Singles title and repeated as National 4-Wall Doubles Champion with partner David Chapman. As a kid Emmett loved baseball, but once he found handball, that was it! He likens it to boxing, but without getting hit. “You need balance, speed, quickness and agility” to compete at the highest level. Emmett has been traveling since he was 14 to better himself in handball and has played in every state, as well as Japan and Australia. Emmett’s remaining goals include winning the 4-Wall and One-wall singles championships.

Dean Crispen Started playing right after high school in 1988. His Dad, Rich Crispen, was his mentor. Dean has played about “every sport,” including, ice hockey, baseball, squash, football and tennis. He thinks the workout you get from handball is without peer and plans to play as long as he can keep moving. Some

of Dean’s best moments came when he won the National Open Singles (amateur) in 2000 and beating #7 ranked pro, Marcos Chavez, in a match in Palm Springs (1998). Dean has also won the National Seniors (35+) Singles in 2004 and a National Collegiate Singles title. Of course, there have been lowlights as well, such as losing in the finals of a Venice Beach 3-Wall tournament (2009), to a one-armed handball player!

Fred Nagle Fred has been playing handball all his adult life – since getting the handball bug in college at the University of Texas in Austin. In addition to the workout, some of the most enjoyable parts of the game to Fred are trading insults with his handball buddies, before, during, and after the match; also beating Dave

Mackin in a game. Playing doubles with George Korte as his partner is another highlight for Fred, who also makes a point of giving back to the sport he loves; by hosting a Wednesday evening novice/beginner handball clinic every Wednesday evening, from 6pm -7:30pm. If you are interested, or just curious, come join us and see what the fuss is about.

Some of the newest players that Fred has helped introduce to the game include: Mike McNaughton, William Quist, Dan Pickard, Chris Mufarreh and newly crowned C doubles champs, Taylor Nagel and Kevin O’Reilly. In fact, Taylor picked up the game at these beginner clinics. He says he enjoys the intense workouts and competition. His long-term goal is to beat his dad! In Kevin’s case, another handball advocate, Charles Leach, convinced him to try it, so he started coming to Fred’s Wednesday evening clinics as well. Kevin loves the workouts and his long-term goal is to simply keep improving.

Ricardo Diaz Ricardo started playing one wall handball in high school in San Jose. One of Ricardo’s early mentor’s was former OC Handball star, Geoff Capell, Jr. Ricardo credits handball with giving him a hobby and “keeping him off the streets.” At 25 years of age Ricardo has developed into a player with

incredible ambidextrous ability, and has risen to as high as #6 in the national rankings (2007). Although not a major tournament, one of Ricardo’s fondest handball moments came when he beat Emmett Peixoto at our local 3-wall tournament at Lake Berryessa’s Steele Park a couple of years ago. Emmett figures prominently in Ricardo’s handball goals. Aside from reaching the #1 ranking, he’d like to one day make the cover of the Olympian magazine. Likely, he’ll need to beat Emmett to achieve those goals!

Article by Bernie Samet, Hand Photographs by Ross Pushinaitis

Upcoming Events The NorCal Hall of Fame Doubles Tournament takes place November 6-8, 2009, featuring some of the best players in the Bay Area. Categories include Open level, as well as 40+, 50+ 60+ and 70+ players. Finals are on Sunday; if you are not playing, come by the City Clubhouse and watch some great athletes. On December 15th, we will be hosting our 34th Annual Christmas Doubles tournament featuring Club players of all levels.

O l y m p i c C l u b v s . N e w Y o r k A t h l e t i c C l u b

In the world of club lacrosse, the New York Athletic Club is traditionally

considered the best, at least on the East Coast. A staple at the top of their

league standings, the team is considered a powerhouse.

So as The Olympic Club lacrosse team prepared for its Oct. 10 match against NYAC, players did so with the knowledge that this was to be a stern test and an excellent measuring stick for their development. You see, OC lacrosse is fairly young, having only started in 1997. By contrast, NYAC lacrosse has been recognized by the United States Lacrosse Hall of Fame and Museum as the oldest active lacrosse team in the United States.

This was only the second meeting between the two squads, but two key factors made for extra drama. First, NYAC has been a regular opponent of The Olympic Club in other sports, including water polo, women’s soccer, and a score of others. Second, lacrosse is still

o c m e a s u r e s u p t o

Eastern Powerhouse

viewed as a sport ruled by the East Coast; even though momentum for the sport on the West Coast has snowballed in recent years, with the level of competition gaining respect and credibility nationwide. So it shouldn’t be a surprise that NYAC made the trip with a full roster, including ample reserves.

Jet lag usually affects travelers going east more than it does travelers headed west, and it was no different in this match. The early 10 am start time didn’t appear to faze the New Yorkers at all, maybe because it felt like 1pm to them. NYAC came out firing right away, scoring first and dictating the pace of play in the early going. That said, The Olympic Club was able to keep pace in the first quarter behind goals

Photograph by Linda McCulloch

O l y m p i c C l u b v s . N e w Y o r k A t h l e t i c C l u b

from Dave Ellis, Chris Rotelli and Ross Johnson. In fact, with two goals in under two minutes, plus ending the first quarter a man up; all signs pointed to momentum being on The Olympic Club’s side as play came to a close at the end of the first quarter.

But the second quarter would prove to be Olympic Club’s undoing. During that 20-minute span, NYAC was able to rattle off three consecutive goals while shutting out OC, making the score at half 7-4 in favor of NYAC.

According to Coach Kevin Higgins, half-time was all about self-belief. “We just felt that we were far better than our performance in the first half,” said Higgins. Despite NYAC drawing first blood in the second half, and extending the lead to four, it was a key stretch during the third quarter that not only changed the momentum, but also confirmed Olympic Club’s confidence that they belonged.

Trapped in its own defensive end for three straight minutes, a long time in lacrosse, The Olympic Club held strong, and goalie Mike Russell stonewalled NYAC repeatedly. When asked if that defensive stretch was something they could carry over to future matches, Higgins responded, “Most definitely, that was the kind of play that builds character in a team.”

Perhaps that defensive stand by itself lit a fire under The Olympic Club. It marked the beginning of what appeared from the sidelines as a completely different game. The Olympic Club’s pace of play

quickened, passes were crisper and their hits packed a little extra punch. During the next quarter and change, The Olympic Club would nearly erase the four-goal deficit.

In fact, were it not for some horrible luck, the OC might have taken the lead. Chris Rotelli fired three consecutive laser beams at the pipe, and each hit the post square, rocketing back nearly to midfield. Without going into too much detail, two round objects rarely collide perfectly. What’s more, they almost never collide perfectly three times in a row, even if Ted Williams was involved. And the part about careening well clear of the goal is even more unfortunate in a sport where shots beget other shots, and the defense does all it can to stymie rebounds near the cage. Despite the laws of physics taking a short hiatus, The Olympic Club still came roaring back to a just a one-goal deficit score with 50 seconds to play.

On the resulting face-off, Brad Graw was able to win a third consecutive time, breathing life into The Olympic Club’s chance of making it all the way back. And in those last 50 seconds OC was able to get three more shots on goal, with a final effort passing just wide of the pipes with seven seconds to play.

In the end, The Olympic Club found that it did indeed measure up. NYAC may have history on its side, but they may soon find that is its only leg up.

- by Steve Clarke

GOLF REPORT

Most of us know we are entitled to relief, without penalty, when our ball comes to rest on a cart path or sprinkler head. However, that many find the process of taking relief confusing, so let’s simplify it by taking a cart path as an example.

Do I have “interference”? Interference occurs when my ball is on the cart path or so close that the obstruction interferes with my stance or my intended swing.

If I have interference, how do I take relief? To take relief I first need to determine the “nearest point of relief.” That’s the point nearest the

Rules of Golf by Jim Moriarty

The Tournament Beat by Brian O’ Connor

Rule 24: Immovable Obstructions (Interference, Relief, Nearest Point of Relief)

Double Trouble

place where the ball lies, not closer to the hole, and at which, if the ball were so positioned, no interference would exist.

How do I determine nearest point of relief? I determine the nearest point of relief by taking a stance with the club I would have used to play my next stroke to simulate my address position, direction of play, and swing for the stroke as if the cart path were not there.

If I would have used a 5 iron to play the shot from where it originally came to rest on the cart path then I use a 5 iron to determine nearest point of relief. Remember it’s the nearest point of relief, not the nicest. continued on page 28

They say trouble builds character and also brings experience. And experience brings wisdom. All three of those statements have merit but can be argued that trouble usually just begets more trouble. The last team major of the season was held on the eve of fall with the Double Trouble golf tournament. A field of 106 teams participated in this fine event. It’s often all about the ham & eggs and finding a way to persevere when your partner is in pocket or deep in the bushes muttering the seven dirty words. Chemistry, biology and liver toxicology are a large part of finding the right blender mix to success. It’s safe to say this is the most popular member/guest tournament and definitely the most challenging The Olympic Club offers. The same teams have played in this for years and the bragging rights that go with the championship last for a lifetime. The format is one-day of fourball (best-ball) and one-day of combined or aggregate scoring. Aggregate scoring is the meat, bones and potato’s of the Double Trouble and really separates the championship teams from the pretenders. There is nothing more difficult than sleeping on the lead

and, if your team is not in perfect simpatico, a double digit cushion is in jeopardy from a hard charging duo with nothing to lose.

This year the tournament format was changed so all flights experienced the always grueling and volatile aggregate scoring on the final day of the competition. To accomplish this goal, the tournament was split in two with the top three handicap flights playing aggregate scoring on Lake and from the blue plates on both courses. The final three flights played Ocean aggregate and played a more appealing tee set up to enrich the golfing experience for all the participants. This year the battle was not only to win the flight, but also to place on the proper championship perpetual trophy that was created. At long last, a place for the over-all Low Gross Champions, Lake Aggregate and Ocean Aggregate Champions to see their names in perpetuity.

In the Janzen Flight, the top flight, Ned Nix and partner Scott Rauvola successfully completed the 3-peat with a low gross score of 224, eleven over par. They needed a card-off over the team of Dan Giraudo and Brad Shaw to secure their third straight title. The new Lake Course showed its teeth as the score was 10 shots higher than their championship score from the previous year. They needed to over-come a very impressive gross 64 on the Ocean Course from the Giraudo/Shaw team on day

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Tee to Green by Gerry Stratford

Going Low Less Likely

Mastering your Slice Approach:If you’re having trouble controlling your backhand slice approach shot, you may not be turning sideways. Think “run forward, turn backward” for a proper slice

approach. To approach successfully on a short ball, you need to get up to the ball early. You should do that by running forward with your shoulders facing the net. But in that position, many players have difficulty making contact with the ball at their side for a slice approach. They wind up hitting the ball too far in front, swinging across their body. To remedy the problem “back into” your approach. As you get up to the ball, turn your lower body sideways and rotate your upper body so your back faces the net. That will enable you to meet the ball at the proper contact point on the side of your body. As you begin your stroke, your hands should separate, with your racket hand going toward your target and your other hand going back for balance. Move through the shot with a smooth forward motion. Your slice approach will have good pace, accuracy and stay low. - Ashlie Rolley Miller

T E N N I S

One Foot In, One Foot Out?Your ball has come to rest near the back edge of the greenside bunker and you have a downhill lie. Does this have double bogey written all over it? Maybe not! In

order to get a forward ball position, both feet in the bunker does not necessarily work. Place your right foot out of the bunker (for righties) and pull your right leg back and away from your target line. If you set your leg straight along the target line, you will create too steep an angle, be too far open to your target line, and have an awkward turn away from the ball. Angle your shoulders and hips to match the severity of the downhill slope. This setup will promote an outside to inside swing path. Make a few practice swings without clipping the sand or grass bordering the bunker on your backswing (penalty). Deliver a descending blow swinging down the slope versus trying to help the ball out with a lifting motion. - Shannon Sweeney Donlon

G O L F

TIPS FROMTHE PROS

One of the ways to understand the ever-fascinating attraction of our game is to view it as a contest between an architect and a player. Architects, from the earliest shepherds to today’s computer assisted dirt movers, have always sought interesting ways to defend their creations. Humps and slopes, hills and hazards, dog legs and deceptions are all intended to establish a sequence of pars that while attainable are nevertheless allusive.

Striking the balance between difficult and fair while providing variety and charm is no small accomplishment, but we as players are most delighted when we find a course where the balance has been achieved. We do not want our course to be too difficult nor too easy, and like a good chili, we relish the meal that has just a little bit of spice. Robert Browning said that, “Man’s reach should exceed his grasp,” and I can think of no better way to explain our fascination with golf.

In a November 1931 article he wrote for Golf Illustrated, A.W. Tillinghast asked whether it was fair to disparage a golf course because one or several players succeeded in posting scores in the 60s during a championship there.

While his article makes many interesting observations about Risk vs. Reward, weather and course preparation as contributing factors, one particular point is of significance given our recent changes to the Lake Course. Tillinghast suggests that the character of one-shot Par 3 holes has “more to do in checking the assaults of the 70 breakers than any other factor.”

Consider that by the time a player is within one shot of the putting surface on most golf holes he has had opportunities to get himself in trouble, his line or lie may not be ideal, but on the Par 3 he places his ball on a tee! If these holes are mediocre or wide open they will yield more than their share of birdies, and while scenic or even signature in presentation, their lack of teeth will bring on those 60s that so perturb a membership.

The short holes therefore need to be the sternest test in the architect’s arsenal, not the easiest. Prior to one U.S. Open, Bobby Jones remarked that he would be happy if he could escape Winged Foot’s Par 3s with even pars; in the event he was the only player to break 70.

As we play our newly renovated golf course and imagine ourselves competing in our own U.S. Open, consider the adjustments we have made to our Par 3s. Every single one has grown some teeth: wind is more of a factor on the Third; the Eighth has gone from the easiest to the most difficult of the lot; Thirteen is longer and Fifteen is once again the challenging little bowl of long ago.

Scores will be higher — and we wouldn’t want it any other way.

Mrs. Ellen B. Cowley passed away September 4 Member since 1930

Mr. Herbert H. Wymore passed away September 23 Member since 1955

Mr. Paul B. Fay, Jr. passed away September 23 Member since 1940

Mr. B. Timothy Murphy passed away September 24 Member since 1973

Mr. Kenneth W. Rush passed away September 30 Member since 1976

Mrs. Mary O’Connor passed away October 12 Member since 1991

IN MEMORIAM

Rules of Golf continued from page 26 Golf Tournament Beat - Double Trouble continued from page 26

The nearest point of relief could be on the side of the cart path that has ivy, bushes or trees as opposed to the other side that has nicely mown grass. Remember we’re taking relief from the cart path not the ivy or bushes. The nearest point of relief may not be the same for right or left-handed players.

Once I determine the nearest point of relief then what? The Rules require I drop the ball within one club-length no closer to the hole and from there I play on.

Summary: So I first determine if I have “interference,” then determine the “nearest point of relief,” from there I drop within 1 club-length no closer. This procedure applies to every kind of immovable obstruction.

Tip: Remember, since I always have the option of playing the ball as it lies on the cart path, I want to determine where my nearest point of relief is first, and see where I would be dropping, before picking up the ball. If I pick it up first and then decide I don’t like where I’m going to have to drop it costs me a penalty stroke to get back to the cart path.

Rules Quiz: A player dropped his putter on his ball and moved it as he was marking the ball’s position with a coin; because he was in the process of marking, there is no penalty.

Answer: False. The player incurred a penalty stroke under Rule 18-2a because the movement of the ball was not directly attributable to the specific act of marking the position of or lifting the ball. Decision 20-1/14.

Recommended reading: Caddie for Life by John Feinstein (2004), the moving story of Tom Watson’s lifelong caddy, Bruce Edwards, who was diagnosed with ALS in 2003 and died in April 2004.

Remember, it’s not personal; it’s the Rules of Golf.

one of the competition. The toughness of the Lake Course was evident as the Nix/Rauvola team aggregate score of 158, sixteen over par, was just enough to get the job done. The Team of Mike Blewett and Roger Thorn won the low net title in the top flight with a score of 213, even par, coming through with the lowest aggregate score on the Lake course with a gross 157. In the Simpson Flight, the top net flight in the competition, the team of Brian O’Connor and Jeff Forbes swept the flight with a net score of 207, six under par. The team score was enough to easily take the Lake Aggregate Championship title. Their best ball score of a net 60 on the Ocean course, the lowest in the tournament, lead the way to the title. After 17 years battling for the title and numerous second day aggregate collapses, the team finally found the right level of alcohol to body weight ratio to finish the event off with the lowest Lake aggregate score in the tournament with a net 147. In the Fleck Flight, the team of Ron Crampton and Ken Campbell won the flight by two shots with a net score of 222. Proving what a good second day aggregate team score may do, the duo made up a 6 shot deficit while passing 12 teams to take down the crown.

The Coe, Casper and Crosby flights played in the Ocean Aggregate portion of the Double Trouble. The team of Geoff Callan and Dan Schryer took down top honors in the Coe Flight with a score of 214. Once again proving the volatility of the aggregate scoring, the team made up a 13 shot deficit, passing 12 teams along the way to win the title. The lowest Ocean aggregate score in the tournament, net 136, six under par, secured their title. The Casper Flight proved to be very competitive as the Ocean Aggregate Champions, the team of Rick Peterson & Brad Vornholt, earned an impressive win with a score of 205. It was the team’s superb aggregate score of net 137, five under par that was the deciding factor. Three of the lowest team scores from the Ocean Aggregate division were from this flight. In the Crosby Flight, the team of Paul Giannini and Joe Buenavista (awesome Irish coffee) easily won with a score of 215, an eight shot victory. Once again, it was their second day aggregate of net 140, two under par that crushed their flight. The nearest aggregate score was 11 shots back.

Congratulations to the tournament flight winners and the championship teams.

Gross Champions: Ned Nix & Scott Rauvola - 224Net Lake Aggregate Champions: Brian O’Connor & Jeff Forbes - 207Net Ocean Aggregate Champions: Rick Peterson & Brad Vornholt - 205

EXPANDED HOLIDAY DINING OPTIONS

In addition to regular dining hours, both City Clubhouse and Lakeside will offer increased options in December. At City Clubhouse, the Grill Room will open for lunch service 11:30am-2pm weekdays from December 7th through December 24th. The Main Dining Room at Lakeside will offer expanded lunch service, opening Wednesdays December 9th and 16th, and Thursdays December 10th and 17th.

LAKESIDE 415.404.4300 | CITY CLUBHOUSE 415.345.5104

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GM’S REPORTThis month the Club abounds with changes, alterations, modifications, and additions; some to facilities; others to services, programs, and rules.

With regard to mortar, work continues on the 6th floor solarium expansion; which, weather permitting, should be completed by mid December. The expansion will double the size of the current solarium and feature new exercise equipment; and will be the catalyst for a reorientation of the exercise rooms. Athletic Director Gary Crook will be happy to answer any question you may have regarding exercise equipment or placement thereof.

The Board recently approved a recommendation from the House Committee, chaired by Christopher Jue, to amend the House Rules to specifically prohibit members from using laptops, notebooks, and other computers in the City or Lakeside Clubhouses. The only exception is computers supplied by the Club specifically for member use. Except in the Main Dining Rooms, members may continue to use in the Clubhouses small hand held-silent-electronic devices, e.g. a Blackberry PDA.

As part of the Club’s continuing effort to go “green,” members will soon notice new Taylor Made water dispensers in the City Clubhouse. These water outlets will replace the more ubiquitous water coolers. These units will provide great tasting—filtered and purified—Hetch Hetchy water, and they eliminate the need for weekly deliveries and save natural resources from being consumed in the manufacture of the plastic bottles.

Speaking of water, in the past month or so, we have received several complaints concerning members who, when shaving, let the water continuously run. The Club has posted signs in each bathroom requesting members conserve water and has begun installing faucet aerators to decrease water flow; but there is only so much the Club can do. In the end, it’s individual members who decide how much of this valuable resource will be used efficiently or just outright wasted. Without preaching, it’s hard to go a week without reading (in California) water is our most important resource, demand increases each year, and we imperil our future by wasting it. So please, use what you need but let’s not throw it needlessly down the drain.

In my past couple of columns, I’ve noted some of the changes occurring in the Grill Room. September and October also saw the start of a monthly trivia night. Proposed by Interim City Club Manager Mike Dewees, the hosted trivia nights have been overwhelming successful. I stopped by the Grill, on October 20, to observe a packed room; and witnessed teams comprised of every age group, 20’s through 80’s, participating. More importantly, I saw more than 60 Olympians whooping it up and having a lot of fun and laughs. With the holiday season upon us, trivia nights are temporarily suspended but will start again in January and each month thereafter- the third Tuesday of each month. Please stop by for a drink and join the fun. Form your own team or come alone, be assigned to a team, and make some new friends.

Also, the Grill Bar now features several full sports packages so you can catch your favorite team and sport. Currently offered are NFL, college football, college basketball (starts November 13) and NBA games. Monday Night Football in the Grill features $3 draft beer. So stop by after work, have a beer or two and catch a game.

I’m still looking forward to trick or treaters visiting my house but, hard to believe, the holidays and all they bring are almost here. As I do each year, I urge you to reserve your spot early for special events (they all sell out) and for our dining rooms (they fill up quickly). You might want to consider jotting down the Holiday Celebration call in dates. To accommodate as many members as possible during the holidays at lunch, the City Clubhouse Grill Room will open temporarily for lunch service, 11:30am-2:30pm December 7th through Christmas Eve. Please note, to provide staff adequate time to set up for our holiday dinners, the Main Dining Room will not be open for dinner the night before Thanksgiving and on Christmas Eve. Also, our wonderful Catering Manager, Vicki Tom, has instituted a community table for lunch Monday through Friday and Wednesday night dinner. This presents another opportunity to meet fellow Olympians and enjoy Klaus Selb’s terrific food. Just tell the hostess you wish to be seated at the community table.

To make the squash area on 2M a bit more hospitable, a small lounge area is being developed. Already in place is a couch and chairs; with more furniture ordered and on the way. For the past couple of years, squash has grown exponentially. With the addition of our new pro, Matt Jenson, the sport continues to expand faster than any other in the Club.

Bill Buckner, of Boston Red Sox fame, was once asked to comment on the sport of golf. He immediately quipped, golf was not a sport. When asked why not? He replied, if you can do it and smoke at the same time, it’s not a sport. Well, I’m not going to get in the middle of that argument. All I know is after being a fair basketball player and swimmer earlier in my life, taking up golf is one of the more difficult things I’ve attempted. I can’t even raise my game to mediocre. Clearly that’s not the case for everyone. A couple of weeks back, Randy Haag defeated Eric Smith in the finals match to capture his 6th Club Championship. His victory ties him with Bob Roos for second place for the most Club Championships won; and is just shy of the record of seven club championships, held by Jack Luceti. Equally impressive was Pat Cornett who, in the Women’s Championship Bracket, defeated Valerie Wilson-a heck of an athlete- for her 3rd Club Championship; she’s certainly setting the standard.

To each of you and your family, have a wonderful Thanksgiving… what a great holiday…

- Dennis P. Bouey

LAKESIDE CLUBHOUSESIX CRAB FEEDS:January - Friday 22, Saturday 23, Friday 29, Saturday 30 February - Friday 26, Saturday 27CALL-IN RESERVATION TIMES 415.404.4390:For January 22, 23 and 29 events: Call Thursday, December 10th at 10am For January 30, February 26 and 27 events: Call Thursday, January 14th at 10am DETAILS: No-host cocktails 6pm, dinner 7pm, dancing to live band starts at 8:30pm. COST: $58 per person, plus tax and service charge.

CITY CLUBHOUSESIX CRAB FEEDS: January - Friday 15, Saturday 16February - Friday 5, Saturday 6, Friday 19, Saturday 20 CALL-IN RESERVATION TIMES 415.345.5198:For January events: Call Tuesday, December 15 at 10amFor February events: Call Tuesday January 5, at 10am DETAILS: No-host cocktails 6pm, dinner 7pm.COST: $53 per person, plus tax and service charge.

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