The Hot Band Duck Soup from Austin, Texas arrives at Lakeside for the·Year 2000 "Young at Heart Dance" on

Friday, May 19. Champagne Reception __ - 7 p.m. Dinner - 8 p.m. Dancing - 9:30 to 1 a.m. No-host cocktails - $45 per person, plus service charge & tax. For reservations call 587.4800.

-From a small winery to a wine empire, Robert helped develop the California wine industry, We'll sample some of Monda vi Vineyard's best, while enjoying a 3-course luncheon. The price for the lunch~fm is only $25. Includes wine, tax and gratuity. Make your reservation today! Call DuAnne Wong at 775.3088, ext. 1350.

COVER STORY The cover is a collection of photo­

graphs from our Olympian archives representing many of the sports activi­ties that are part of the oldest athletic club in the United States.

This month the Athletic Staff and many members of the Club's team sports will be available to talk to you about sports activities at the Club.

The Sports & Fitness Expo will start at 9 a.m. and end around noon on Sat­urday, March 18th at the City Club ( see the story on page 14). Drop by and check it out.

- THE EDITOR

OLYMPIAN (ISSN 0030-2163) is published monthly for $32.00 per year (single copies $2.75 each) by The Olympic Club at 524 Post Street, San Francisco, Califor­nia 94102. Periodicals Postage Paid at the Post Office at San Francisco, California. POSTMASTER: Send ad­dress changes to The Olympic Club, 524 Post Street, San Francisco, California 94102. For prompt delivery of the Magazine, Olympians should please notify the Account­ing Department at 524 Post Street, San Francisco, California of any change of address. Telephone (415) 775.4400.

VOLUME 28 / MARCH 2000 / NUMBER 3

4 This Month's Calendar 6 Our Officers, Directors, Committee Members and Commissioners 7 President's Message/ ED RIORDAN 8 Peter J. Cutino Award/ ANDY BuRKE 9 Rugby in the New Year/ JoHN VAN DER WAL & MARC VERA

10 Spin 'n Swim Awards/ TIFFANY FORBES 10 Inside College Hoops / PHIL GAL VIN 11 Lacrosse: Turning Heads in Hawaii / JoE SILETTO 11 New Name for Winged O Foundation/ GERALD STRATFORD 11 Tennis Updates 12 Daylight Savings Golf Times of Play 14 Sports & Fitness Expo 2000 / BERNIE SAMET 14 Seniors Program Strong and Growing / CARMEN SOLLA 15 Outstanding New Athletes/ JERRY LANGER 16 A Passion and a Way of Life / PEGGY LA YELLE 17 Valentine's Day at Lakeside 18 Seniors Update/ DICK HoEDT 18 WGS Golfers a Force/ MARILYN WATSON 18 Tips from the Pros 18 In Memoriam 19 Shotgun Team Member Excels / WOODROW S. HERVE 19 Sports Quiz / RICK KELLER 20 What's Doing in Athletics 21 Athletic Director's Update/ GARY CROOK 22 Golfers: Rules Talk!/ JEFF HALES 22 Tee to Green / GoLF COMMITTEE 23 Hours of Operation 23 General Manager's Report/ PAUL KENNEDY

OLYMPIAN STAFF

EDITOR: ToM HALL (tomh@olyclub.com) ASSISTANT EDITOR: RODNEY CENTENO FEATURE WRITER: RAY WILSON DESIGN & ART DIRECTION: ToM HALL STAFF & CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Bruce Blinn, Barbara Bocci, Rodney Centeno, Gary Crook, Phil Galvin, Ann Gould, Don Heatherington, Nigel O'Rourke, Josh Peckler, Bernie Samet, Mark Soltau, Chris Stein, Scott Williams. CONTRIBUTING ARTISTS: Matt Crane, Gary Ferster, Steve Hall, Nick Leaskou, Jack Martin. STAFF & CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS: Bill Alich, Elio Fontana, Rodney Centeno, Robert Hall, Tom Hall, Bernie Samet, Tom V ano, Chuck Wight.

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I EXPERIENCE YoUR OLYMPIC CLUB

MARCH2000 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

Don't miss the 1 St. Patrick's Day Party v

on Friday, March 17 rt at Lakeside. ~ '~ 1

Call 587 .4800 for ~t

Cjjy_C!_yb New Member Reception 5 :30 pm

5 Lacrosse Season Begins

~ Sunday Brunch 10 am to 1:30 pm Buffet Dinner 5to 7:30 pm

12 Cily_.G!!m Handball Pro Stop Finals

~ Sunday Brunch 10 amto 1:30 pm Buffet Dinner 5to 7:30 pm

19 Cily_.G!!m Family Basketball Day Warriors vs Suns 3pm

Lakeside Sunday Brunch 10 am to 1 :30 pm Buffet Dinner 5to 7:30 pm

26 OC Basketball Challenge Tourney

LalsesiQe Sunday Brunch 10 am to 1:30 pm Buffet Dinner 5to 7:30 pm

Cjjy_C!_yb Power Pacing 7 am & Noon Yoga Class 5:30 pm

reservations. ...,. Cjjy_C!_yb

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~ Aerobics Class 7 am Power Pacing 12 Noon Yoga Class 5:30 pm

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Cjjy_C!_yb Aerobics Class 7 am Power Pacing 12 Noon Yoga Class 5:30 pm

20 Softball: Spring League Begins

Cjjy_C!_yb Aerobics Class 7 am Power Pacing 12 Noon Yoga Class 5:30 pm

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Cjjy_C!_yb Aerobics Class 7 am Power Pacing 12 Noon Yoga Class 5:30 pm

7 WGS Guest Day

Cjjy_C!_yb Circuit Training 6:45 am

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A la Carte Dinner 6to 9 pm

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Cjjy_C!_yb Power Pacing 7 am & Noon Yoga Class 5:30 pm

Cjjy_C!_yb A la Carte Dinner 6to9 pm

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Cjjy_C!_yb Power Pacing 7 am & Noon Yoga Class 5:30 pm

Cjjy_C!_yb Cily_.G!!m A la Carte Dinner Circuit Training 6:45 am 6 to 9 pm

21 22 Cjjy_C!_yb Strength & Fitness Championships

Cjjy_C!_yb Power Pacing 7 am & Noon Yoga Class 5:30 pm

Cjjy_C!_yb Cjjy_C!_yb A la Carte Dinner Circuit Training 6:45 am 6 to 9 pm

28 Cjjy_C!_yb "B" League Basketball Championship

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Cjjy_C!_yb Power Pacing 7 am & Noon Yoga Class 5:30 pm

Cjjy_C!_yb Cily_.G!!m • • A la Carte Dinner Circuit Training 6:45 am 6 to 9 pm

2 ~ Senior Jocksters Banquet

~ Circuit Training 6:45 am Tae Bo Class 5:30 pm

~ Buffet 6to9pm

9 Cjjy_C!_yb 3-on-3 Warriors Basketball Night

Cjjy_C!_yb Circuit Training 6:45 am Tae Bo Class 5:30 pm

City Club Buffet 6to9 pm

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Cjjy_C!_yb Circuit Training 6:45 am T ae Bo Class 5:30 pm

Cjjy_C!_yb Buffet 6to 9 pm

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Cjjy_C!_yb Circuit Training 6:45 am Tae Bo Class 5:30 pm

Cjjy_C!_yb Buffet 6to9pm

30 Golf: Seniors Spring Tune-up 12:30 pm Lake No Guest Play Day

Cjjy_C!_yb Circuit Training 6:45 am Tae Bo Class 5:30 pm

Cjjy_C!_yb Buffet 6to9pm

FRIDAY

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Cjjy_C!_yb Aerobics Class 7 am Power Pacing 12 Noon Yoga Class 12 Noon

~ngRoom Dinner 6:30 to 9 pm Casual Attire Piano Entertainment

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SATURDAY

4 ~ New Member Tour 10am

Lakeside Main Dining Room Dinner 6:30 to 9 pm Dancing 8:30-11:30 pm Gemini

11 Handball Pro Stop Frida ~~~f'4 ~ur~t.-

Cjjy_C!_yb Aerobics Class 7 am Power Pacing 12 Noon Yoga Class 12 Noon

~ngRoom Dinner 6:30 to 9 pm Casual Attire Piano Entertainment

Golf: St Patrick's Tournament B/O9:30 am Lake & Ocean Lakeside Main Dining Room Dinner 6:30 to 9 pm Dancing 8:30-11 :30 pm Tom Leps

17 g~:atrick's 18 ~ayBodyFat & Pinch Test

~Class7am Power Pacing 12 Noon Yoga Class f2 Noon

~DayParty Cocktails 6 pm Dinner 7:30 pm Entertainment & Dancing

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Cjjy_C!_yb Aerobics Class 7 am Power Pacing 12 Noon Yoga Class 12 Noon

~ngRoom Dinner 6:30 to 9 pm Casual Attire Piano Entertainment

31 Cjjy_C!_yb Aerobics Class 7 am Power Pacing 12 Noon Yoga Class 12 Noon

Lakeside Main Dining Room Dinner 6:30 to 9 pm Casual Attire Piano Entertainment

fflFitness Expo Softball: T _ry-outs at Moscone Field 10 am Tennis: USTA-UTRP Rating_ Session 12to5pm ~ Main Dining Room Dinner 6:30 to 9 pm Dancing 8:30-11 :30 pm Warehouse 31

25 Tennis: Spring Challenge Cllii___Cl_ub lncloorTriathlon 9 am OC Basketball Challenge Tourney 10amto6pm Lakeside Main Dining Room Dinner 6:30 to 9 pm Dancing 8:30-11 :30 pm Night Bird

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I THERE'S So Murn To EXPERIENCE I APR1L2000

SUNDAY MONDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Join us at the City Club 1 Call 587.4800 ~

on Tuesday, April 18 New Member Tour

to make your reservation at noon for lunch 10am

for Father/Son Night Golf: Ocean Course

with Robert Mondavi. Re-opens 18 Holes

on Friday, April 14 For reservations call Lakeside at Lakeside. >,;, 775.3088, ext. 1350.

Main Dining Room \/fV'-' Dinner 6:30 to 9 pm

I \u;t Dancing 8:30-11 :30 pm Ron Zucca

2 Daylight Savings Begins 3 4 5 6 7 8

~ g & Fitness Softball Intra -Club Championship-Awards

~ ~ Tournament

WGS Guest Day gue Basketball Aerobics Class 7 am Championships Power Pacing 12 Noon

~ ~ Yoga Class 12 Noon

Lakeside o e acing Circuit Training 6:45 am

~ 7 am & Noon Tae Bo Class 5:30 pm Sunday Brunch _QjJy_Q1_y_b Yoga Class 5:30 pm Main Dining Room 10 am to 1:30 pm Aerobics Class 7 am

~ ~ bakes~e Dinner 6:30 to 9 pm Buffet Dinner Power Pacing 12 Noon City Club e Dinner Buffet rnng Room Dancing 8:30-11 :30 pm 5 to 7:30 pm Yoga Class 5:30 pm Circuit Training 6:45 am 6to9pm 6to9pm CLOSED for Dinner Cruise Tones

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Golf: Golf: Golf: WGS Golden Gate SGA H&H Sharon Hts City Club Two-Man Best Ball League - Lake B/O 12:30 - Lake Aerobics Class 7 am B/O9am

~ Power Pacing 12 Noon Lake & Ocean

Power Pacing City Club Yoga Class 12 Noon

7 am & Noon Circuit Training 6:45 am

~ ~ Yoga Class 5:30 pm Tae Bo Class 5:30 pm Lakeside Sunday Brunch ~

on Night Main Dining Room Cocktails 6 pm 10 am to 1:30 pm Aerobics Class 7 am City Club ~ Dinner 7 sm Dinner 6:30 to 9 pm Buffet Dinner Power Pacing 12 Noon Qijy__Qj_yQ A la Carte Dinner Buffet MOR CL SEO Dancing 8:30-11 :30 pm 5to 7:30 pm Yoga Class 5:30 pm Circuit Training 6:45 am 6to9pm 6to9pm for Dinner Prime Time

16 17 18 19 20 21 Good Friday 22 Soccer: Qity_Qyb Qity_Qyb Qijy__Qj_yQ Qity_Qyb

Aerobics Class 7 am Spring League Begins "C" League Basketball Special Luncheon Circuit Training 6:45 am Power Pacing 12 Noon Golf: Championships with Robert Mondavi Tae Bo Class 5:30 pm Yoga Class 12 Noon Two-Man Best Ball 12 Noon

~ Golf: B/O9am Power Pacing Golf: Seniors at No Guest Play Day Lake & Ocean 7 am & Noon Sharon Heights Lakeside Yoga Class 5:30 pm ~ ~ Sunday Brunch _QjJy_Q1_y_b ng Room Main Dining Room Open for Lunch 10 am to 1:30 pm Aerobics Class 7 am ~ City Club Dinner 6:30 to 9 pm Dinner 6:30 to 9 pm Buffet Dinner Power Pacing 12 Noon City Club A la Carte Dinner Buffet Casual Attire Dancing 8:30-11 :30 pm 5to 7:30 pm Yoga Class 5:30 pm Circuit Training 6:45 am 6to 9 pm 6to9pm Piano Entertainment Bay Society

.23 Easter Sunday 24 25 26 27 28 29

Ci Clu Golf: Golf: Nat'I Club Basketball eatI[1is 12 & 12:30 WGS Handicap MHGP Guest Day Champ's (Portland)

and 3 3:30 Qualifying Round B/O Noon Qijy__Qj_yQ Golf:

~ Lake & Ocean Masters Swimming Aerobics Class 7 am Ocean Course unc 0&10:30 Nat'ls (Indianapolis) Power Pacing 12 Noon Opener Tournament and 12& 12:30 City Club City Club Dinner 3 & 3:30 Yoga Class 12 Noon and 6 & 6:30 "B" League Basketball Power Pacing _QjJy_Q1_y_b

Championship 7 am & Noon Circuit Training 6:45 am ~ Yoga Class 5:30 pm Tae Bo Class 5:30 pm Lakeside Lakeside Sunday Brunch Qity_Qyb Main Dining Room Main Dining Room 10 am to 1 :30 pm Aerobics Class 7 am _QjJy_Q1_y_b Qijy__Qj_yQ Dinner 6:30 to 9 pm Dinner 6:30 to 9 pm Buffet Dinner 30 Power Pacing 12 Noon Qijy__Qj_yQ A la Carte Dinner Buffet Casual Attire Dancing 8:30-11 :30 pm 5 to 7:30 pm Yoga Class 5:30 pm Circuit Training 6:45 am 6 to 9 pm 6to9pm Piano Entertainment Pete Damonte

COMMITTEES ACTIVITIES Brian F. Davis. Chair Sean C. Buckley James P. Conn, Jr. R. Thomas Fair Richard Garvin Mark J. Kennedy Douglas A. Norton Margarita Perry Michael T. Riordan

ADMISSIONS Joseph F. Millett Richard L. Bechelli Robert C. Gould David H. Hines Carol R. Kaufman Guy 0. Kornblum Robert T. Lynch Dennis F. Moriarty Rudolph E. Vasquez

ATHLETIC Jerry H. Langer, Chair Louis Alessandria, Jr. Kenneth J. Churich Shawn G. Dahlem William Gabriel Christian W. Lustic Phyllis E. Quinn Joseph A. Thomas Raymond D. Williamson III

BUILDING Frank J. Rollo, Chair Todd E. Arris Al Clifford Paul Lera R. Bruce McQuarrie Frank L. Rollo Craig C. Rossi Raymond E. Terwilliger. Jr.

DEVELOPMENT & SPECIAL PROJECTS G. Edward Rudloff, Jr., Chair Richard L. Bechelli Bernerd J. Ford Daniel B. James Edward V. King. Jr. Richard J. Lucas Ronald E. Marenda, DDS Gary 0. Phillips Martin D. Rockey Nicholas L. Sica Rudolph E. Vasquez

DISCIPLINE Roger J. Pytlewski. Chair Paul N. Cesari Donald A. Bering William Breslan Thomas L. Piazza Michael J. Stecher

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2000 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS Edward M. Riordan, President Albert P. Keane, Vice President Gerald C. Davalos, Secretary Stephen S. Meeker, Treasurer William R. Beasley

Gregory T. Labagh Leslie M. Lawrence Thomas C. McNally III James L. Moriarty Richard W. Smith

Richard J. Guggenhime

FINANCE Stephen S. Meeker, Chair R. Michael Delagnes Paul B. Hogan Gregory T. Labagh Leslie M. Lawrence David R. Rawson Jack Sweitzer

GOLF Richard G. Holm, Chair Jack Bieber Mark A. Dowdy Duane W. Grummer Michael Heatoi, H. Stuart Kinder Patrick J. Murphy Harry J. Quinn Michael R. Rossi

GREEN Ronald E. Marenda, DDS.Chair Marte J. Bassi John P. Flanagan Jack A. Luceti. DDS GOLF LIAISONS

Michael Heaton Richard G. Holm Patrick J. Murphy

HISTORY & ARCHIVES J. Russell Levikow, Chair Alessandro Baccari William E. Callan David P. Dawson Robert W. Dawson J arnes M. Griffth James E. Innis Raymond L. Pariani Connie Shanahan Gamet F. Wynne, Jr., MD Andrew G. Jameson, PhD, Ex-Officio Kevin 0. Starr, Ex-Officio

HOUSE Kenneth J. Dito, Chair Zaven S. Ayanian Joseph F. Bertain Donald W. Carlson Francis V. Clifford, Jr. James E. Forkin John H. Masliah John C. Marciano James P. Nuss

INSURANCE J. Francis Sinnott, Chair Robert L. Davis Brendan M. Finn Matthew J. Healy Thomas C. O'Kane John E. Sequeira

INVESTMENT & ENDOWMENT Michael P. Carroll, Chair Thomas P. Broderick William P. Carlson Gary R. Herbert Michael G. McCaffery Robert H. Splan

Jack Sweitzer

JUNIOR/JUVENILE Joseph C. Sheehy. DDS, Chair Paul L.Capurro Thomas J. Feeney Paul E. Gaspari Susan S. Morse John A. Rowland

LEGAL Fred L. Pillon, Chair Christopher G. Gillam Richard P. Hill

MEDICAL W. Aubrey Federal, MD, Director Smith A. Ketchum, MD Bart C. Lally, MD Brian E. Schindler, MD

OLYMPIAN Arthur J. Sullivan. Chair Thomas Buffalo Herman Papa

TENNIS John R. Dougery, Chair Patrick Belding Sherman 0. Coultas Andrew M. Mecca Ned A. Hills Robert N. Schnal Jan A. Fraser-Thomson Walter J. Morris. Historian Josh M. Peckler, Publicity

COMMISSIONERS Jeff Winkel, Basketball Robert A. Ennis, Deputy Basketball Doug McKenzie. Deputy Basketball Bob Mcsweeney, Deputy Basketball Garrett Wynne. Cycling Tyler Heerwagen, Deputy Cycling Charles W. Barberini,Sr.. Handball Mark Ohleyer, Deputy Handball Steven T. Kearney, Junior Golf John Novak, Lacrosse Gerald DeGirolamo, Pistol Alex Takaoka. Rifle Shawn G. Dahlem, Rugby Robert Tookoian. Deputy Rugby Eric Krawitt. Running Woodrow Herve, Shotgun Gary Goodemote, Soccer Jan Elberse, Deputy Soccer Anthony Clifford, Softball Louis Alessandria, Jr., Deputy Softball John F. McKenna III, Squash Gerry Bachecki, Deputy Squash Tim A. Birnie, Masters Swimming Jamie Patrick. Deputy Masters Swimming Michael S. Keck. Rough Water Swimming Joan Schriger, Deputy Rough Water Swimming Stephen Goth. Triathlon John Bennett In dart. Water Polo Kirk Everist. Deputy Water Polo

THE OLYMPIC CLUB FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Andrew Burke, President Gerald W. Stratford, Vice President Carol R. Kaufman. CFO Richard Bechelli, Secretary Don Bering Roy Clay Frank Clifford Russell Hafferkamp Andrew M. Mecca, DrPH G. Edward Rudloff, Jr. Michael Ohleyer William Olds Sylvia Zanella Richard Guggenhime, Emeritus Melvin Mark. Emeritus Robert Tomasello, Emeritus Caterina Peterson, Consultant Pat Grier, Administration

SENIORS BOARD of GOVERNORS R. Bruce McKee!, President Raymond D. Hehman, VP Tournament Chair Jay L. Danzig, PhD. Treasurer Eugene R. Simpson, Secretary Kenneth W. Rush, Tournament Co-Chair Paul A. Wischmeyer, Activities Chair Joesph R. McGee. Activities Co-Chair Richard F. Hoedt, DDS, Publicity Don Heatherington. Membership

WOMEN'S GOLF SECTION Robin Murray, Captain Nicki Zarganis. Co-Captain & WGANC Rep. Cathie Hehman, Recording Secretary Kathy Farrell, Corresponding Sec. Barbara Bechelli, Treasurer Barbara Bocci, Tournament Chair Miriam McPhaul, Tournament Co-Chair Terry Levin, Tournament Co-Chair Mary Joy Hilma, Invitational Chair Lynn Blackwell, Invitational Co-Chair Fumiko Haruyama, Handicap Chair Caroline Scarpelli. Handicap Co-Chair Ruth Preskar, Chair Susan Brown, Rules Chair Carol Murphy, Historian Fran Gentry, Membership Chair Barbara Azevedo, Membership Co-Chair Happy Dumas. Special Events Chair Shirley Ahem, Special Events Co-Chair Marilyn Watson, News Editor Kathy Loring, News Editor Laura Pimentel, Ex-Officio

STAFF Paul Kennedy, General Manager Jay Karutz, Lakeside Manager Jay Bedsworth. City Club Manager John Tansey, Human Resource Director Gary Macknin, Controller Jim Lucius, Director of Golf Chris Stein, Head Golf Professional Nigel O'Rourke, Head Tennis Professional Gary Crook, Athletic Director Marti Diehl, Membership Director John Fleming, Golf Course Superintendent

MEMO from our Club President

The Club made history last month when the first Peter J. Cutino award banquet was held before a sold out crowd in the dining room. This award will annually honor the nation's top male and female collegiate water polo players. The first honorees were two All­Americans - UCLA's Sean Kern and USC's Bernice Orwig.

What a great night! We had Olympic water polo players from 1936 to more recent times rekindling friendships and sharing memories of past victories. Peter Ueberroth, who competed for the Club in the '50s, was the keynote speaker. Peter Cutino, a legendary figure in water polo, presented the awards.

It is certainly appropriate that the Club, with its long and rich tradition in water polo and aquatics, created this award. In 1920, four Olympians formed the nucleus of the United States water polo team at the Olympic Games. Since then Olympic Club wa­ter polo teams and United States national teams, comprised of Club members, have garnered immumerable national and inter­national honors. Congratulations and thanks to Bennett lndart, Andy Burke, Phyllis Quinn and Ed Rudloff who worked long and hard preparing for the event.

AAU Basketball program The Club's 13-years and Under Boy's AAU Basketball Team,

coached by Basketball Director Phil Galvin, completed its sea­son with an 8-4 record. The program has been so well received that we will now have both a boy's and girl's 14-years and under team, and, a boy's and girl's 12-years and under team. All the teams will have 12 on the squad with 6 alternates.

We are looking for coaches to assist in the program. So, all members, male or female, who want to get involved should call Phil at 775.3088, ext. 1208. Tryouts will be in March, practices are at least one afternoon per week, and the games are on the weekends.

Phil Galvin has done a great job in getting this program started. I encourage you to come down on the weekends and watch these youngsters compete for the Winged 0. Take it from me - it's good basketball.

City Club Master Plan The Master Plan for the City Club is a comprehensive solu­

tion for our wonderful, but aged, building. As noted in my last communication, the Plan has three main goals. First and fore­most, the Club must stay abreast of the needs of the membership. We know from our Committees, member survey and staff obser­vations, that the members' current and expected future use for both our athletic and social facilities has changed. The need to effect these changes brings us head-on with the second major goal of the Plan, which is to have a safe and sound facility that complies with applicable building codes. Finally, with new or renovated facilities and the disruption that occurs when address­ing code and infrastructure issues, it is an appropriate time to update the interior decor and furnishings.

The Master Plan provides total structural and seismic upgrad­ing to the Post Street Clubhouse. It will also replace and add to the existing stair cores and elevators, and solve other problems related to the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Plan will ac-

complish these modem items while preserving the historical build­ing facades and roof elements. While code compliance is a vis­ible aspect of the Master Plan, there are many "invisible" items to consider also. The mechanical systems in the clubhouse are old and inefficient and will also be addressed by the improve­ment program. All central building equipment on the roof and lower level will be replaced as part of the Master Plan. Since the Sutter Street garage will be totally rebuilt, the code and infra­structure issues will be satisfied in the new construction.

The Olympic Club exists to meet the athletic and social needs of its membership. The City Clubhouse is one of the most visible means through which we accomplish our mission and fulfill our purpose.

Senior Fitness Program The Senior Fitness Program celebrates its 2nd anniversary

February 17th. In this brief time scores of senior Olympians have completed the 6-week cycle which includes, but is not limited to, water aerobics, power pacing, weights, and stretching. These par­ticipants have now graduated to the maintenance program. Ages have ranged from 58-89 with most of past participants in their mid 60's. However, 69 years is the average age of the current group. The primary goal of the program is to instill the habit of exercising. The group meets Monday and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. The Club has 4 staff members conducting the various exercise regimens. This allows the participants to choose those exercises that won't aggravate any infirmities. For example, water aero­bics rather than power pacing may be the better exercise for par­ticipants with knee or hip problems. Unfortunately, we have to limit the size of each group to 40 because of lack of space in the pool, cardio and weight rooms. Sign up or get on the wait list for the next cycle. You'll be delighted with the results. Contact Carmen Solla at 775.3088, ext. 1323 for more details.

Samuel L. Clemens Literary Group Our new book discussion group is off to a good start with a

luncheon meeting. Preliminarily, it was decided to assign a book each month for discussion and review at each monthly meeting. Consideration is being given to inviting authors to periodically address the group. ·

For now, the meetings will be the last Tuesday of each month, at noon, at the Club. Anyone who is interested should contact Duanne Wong at 775.3088, ext. 1350 for details.

IRISHNESS I am genetically compelled to remind those very few who

need to be reminded that March 17th is St Patrick's day. Olympi­ans can celebrate this blessed day with a corned beef dinner and beverages at Lakeside, followed by entertainment and dancing. I'll see you there.

~ Ed Riordan

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~J The first presentation of the Peter]. Cutino Award marked the beginning

of what promises to be a great tradition for NCAA Water Polo and The Olympic Club By Andy Burke

The Post Street Clubhouse of The Olympic Club became home for a glittering array of US water polo luminaries on Saturday night, January 22, at the inaugural awarding of the Peter J. Cutino Award. The award was conceived by The Olympic Club to honor the outstanding collegiate male and female water polo players annually. It is named for the man who was the winningest coach in collegiate history during his tenure at the University of Califor­nia and later The Olympic Club, and who is one of the world's recognized water polo experts. It was a gathering of the true water polo family, ~ · and the outpouring of feeling of many present who had not seen each other for some time was evident by many hugs being given and re­ceived.

A sell-out crowd of 230 persons attended a cocktail hour in the Club lobby, bar and trophy rooms and then filled the main dining room to honor the recipients of the award. Club presi­dent Ed Riordan welcomed those present. Emcee Chris Dorst (1980 and 1984 Olym­pics) recognized 24 fellow Olympians from the Olympic Games - from Berlin 1936 to Atlanta 1996. Maureen O'Toole, of The Olympic Club, and Bernice Orwig were recog­nized as candidates for the US Women's Olympic Team, attempt­ing to qualify for the FIRST-EVER women's competition in wa­ter polo at the 2000 Games in Sydney. Five candidates for the US Men's Olympic Water Polo Team from The-.Olympic Club were also recognized: Chris Aguilera, Brent Albright, Ryan Flynn, Chris Humbert and Brad Schumacher.

Attention was shifted to video screens throughout the room for a brief history of Olympic Club Water Polo, from its begin­ning in 1915 through the present. Emcee Dorst asked those that had played on national championship teams representing the Club to stand. The crowd gave an ovation to 80+ people who stood. An outstanding representation of the heritage of the sport within the Club.

Keynote speaker Peter Ueberroth gave an inspiring talk about

the sport of water polo and what it has meant to his life. He said that he did not have plans to attend college until he was re­cruited to attend San Jose State and received a scholarship. He also reminisced about this time in 1956, playing at The Olympic Club and being able to participate in the 1956 Olympic Trials for the Club. When he later became Chair­man of the 1984 Olympic games, two of the leaders he recruited - Commissioner of all Aquatic Sports, and Venue Manager for Water Polo - had been teammates

from the 1956 Olympic Club Team. One of his memo­rable quotes for the evening while looking at Pe­

ter Cutino was, "/ don't know who Heisman was, but I do know who Cutino is!" Peter paid many compliments to The Olympic Club for its sup­

port of water polo, along with many other sports over the years.

Peter Cutino made his remarks leading up to the presentation of the awards. He spoke of what water polo had meant to his life and the enjoy­ment he had by being associated with so many great athletes, many of who were present in the room. Peter then assisted OC Past-President Ed

Rudloff in presenting the awards to Bernice Orwig of the University of Southern California .and Sean Kern of the University of California, Los Angeles. The presentation was pro­ceeded by a brief video of the winning players' accomplishments. Both recipients thanked the Club for instituting this most presti­gious award and were deeply honored by being the first to re­ceive it. Of the five women finalists, two were present, while all five male nominees were in attendance.

Emcee Dorst closed the evening by reminding those in atten­dance that they were present at a real 'happening', an event which had a waiting list of people who could not attend. He invited all back to next year's second presentation of the Peter J. Cutino Award. It is the intent of the Trustees of the Award to make this the "Reisman Trophy" for collegiate water polo. From the num­ber of nominees in attendance, and the sold-out audience, it is well on its way to that goal.

It was truly a memorable evening for all.

President Ed Riordan, Emcee Chris Dorst, winners Bernice Orwig of USC and Sean Kern of UCLA, Peter Ueberroth, Andy Burke and Peter J. Cutino.

Kim and Kirk Everist ('92 & '96 Olympian), Ed Riordan and Ed Rudloff Jr. with other guests, Sean Kern and Peter J. Cutino on camera with the media.

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Coach Peter J. Gulino.

Hungary's Ervin Zador ('56) & Alex Tarics ('36) Olympians.

Jack McNees & Jim Caughran wearing their old OC sweaters.

Jim Slatton ('72 Olympian), '56 Coach Ricardo Azevedo.

US Water polo President Bret Bernard visits with guests.

By John Van Der Wal & Marc Vera Typical of N orthem California Rugby,

the competition is tight. The season opener against San Francisco/Marin resulted in a 27-10 victory as the forwards dominated control of the ball. Against the #2 team in the nation, Golden Gate, the 1st side opened up a 21-7 lead in the first quarter of play thanks to Shawn Dahlem 's foot and a couple tries. Golden Gate closed the gap to 7 points before the first half ended. The opponent's defensive play created scoring opportunities that resulted in a 39-24 defeat. On January 29th, the Winged "O" matched up against one of the best teams in the country, San Mateo. The OC team's hard-hitting and courageous de­fense in the first half held San Mateo to 15 points. In the second half, the team retained possession of the ball 60% of the time and played the majority of the game in San Mateo's half but could not convert oppor­tunities into points. San Mateo was able to capitalize on gaps in defensive coverage for scoring opportunities. The exciting game of the day was provided by our 2nd side in an all-out battle to come from be­hind. Down 14 points with less than 10 minutes to play, The Olympic Club's back line, spearheaded by Rob Tookoian and Marc Baughman, skillfully executed a center crash that led to 7 points and brought the goal posts crashing down. In the final minute, the forwards, lead by John Bargero and Mateo Medrano scored in an all-out-assault on the San Mateo line. Tom Chaput kicked the extra points for a tie. Heading into last Saturday's match, the rugby team had been unable to beat the San Jose Seahawks. It appeared that San Jose would keep the streak alive by scoring an early try. The team remained composed and choreographed two Shawn Dahlem penalty kicks, a Sam Enochian rolling maul for a try and another forward try to end the half with a 20-5 score. The Seahawks mounted an all-out offensive throughout the second half, but the defense held. Bill Bliss and Ryan Fried finished the Seahawks with tries of their own, re­sulting in a 32-10 victory. With a record of 2-2, the team is focusing on the Hayward Griffins and the rest of the 2000 season as scheduled:

CAL Roots Add Fire to Program Continued success rests on the shoul­

ders of Alan Petty to combine the raw tal­ent of our new recruits with the experi­enced veterans. Rugby had a banner re­cruiting season, including a group of tal­ented players from CAL to watch out for in 2000. Ryan Fried, two time collegiate

All-American, is the epitome of versatil­ity. He can play several positions, but has taken over a starting spot at outside cen­ter. Sam Enochian, four time collegiateAll­American, is already contributing on the first side at lock and looks to have a very bright future with The Club. Justin Flagg, former starting linebacker at CAL, is start­ing at inside center in his first year at the position. Mason Foster has cracked the starting lineup and looks to have solidified his spot as a starter on the first side at prop. Jason Schwarz is also a contributor on the first side at fullback, outside center, or flyhalf. Coming from a winning tradition at CAL, having won the last 9 National Championships, these young recruits will team up with other alumni including Mas Morimoto, Dave Cingolani, and Marc Vera in the team's pursuit of a National Championship. Check the hotline, 415.281.0840, for information regarding practice, game times and directions. If you wish to speak to someone, leave a mes­sage for Captain Tony Launi.

FEBRUARY 12 OC at Hayward

FEBRUARY 19 OC at Stanford Bus. Sch.

FEBRUARY26

Old Blues at OC

MARCH4

Sacramento at OC

MARCH 11 OC at San Francisco

MARCH 18 Golden Gate at OC

MARCH25

San Mateo at OC

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By Tiffany Forbes On Wednesday, the 26th of January,

about 30 members of the Spin 'n Swim program, their families, the Aquatic Staff, Athletic Director Gary Crook, and others attended the annual Awards Luncheon in the City Club Olympian Room.

Those who joined the fete had the plea­sure of hearing Club President Ed Riordan speak about the future of the Club, including some insight into the changes to be made and the wonderful fa­cilities that will continue to uphold the standard of excellence established by The Olympic Club.

Spin 'n Swimmers were recognized with at-shirt toting the Spin 'n Swim name. Those who swam 100 miles or more dur­ing 1999 were awarded Polo shirts indi­cating their achievements. If you have not yet received your participation shirt or your

100-mile shirt (I know who you are!), please see me in the Aquatics office located above the pool.

Congratulations to Glynn Jones, who swam 317 miles in 10 months in 1999 ! That's an incredible distance for anyone to swim, especially for anyone over the age of 60! Harrison Leppo, whom you read about in Paul Kennedy's column last month, received an Outstanding Achieve­ment Award for completing 106 miles in '99 ... at age 96!

Also, congratulations to the WHALES team which swam the farthest of all teams. It has been decided that effective this year 2000 Spin 'N Swim season, two perpetual awards will be presented: one to the swim­mer logging the most miles, and to the team with the most total laps. This award will be on display at the Club throughout the year.

The Massage Staff is ready to help you relax and ease your aches and pains.

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The hours are: Monday through Friday -11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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' .~ ' By Phil Galvin

Unlike the NBA, which tends to be all about the name on the back of the jersey, college basketball is about the name on the front of the jersey. Make no mistake about it, anyone who has ever attended a game can tell you that the bottom line on cam­pus is spirit, enthusiasm and passion. At a recent men's college basketball game between The University of San Francisco Dons and the Pepperdine Waves, several Olympic Club members and their children took a rare inside look at the exciting world of campus-style basketball. After a skills clinic and parents vs. kids game at the City Club, the group headed over to USF's War Memorial Gymnasium to go behind the scenes before the game. Kids and parents

had an opportunity to visit the Bay TV trucks preparing for the television broad­cast, the coachs' offices, the players' locker rooni, the media and press conference room, and much more. After the tour, many of the kids had a chance to go on the floor and get autographs of their favorite play­ers. As if that wasn't enough, the game between the Dons and Waves was sold out and there was absolutely a rock-n-roll at­mosphere at the arena. In what was a very exciting game, the visiting Waves pulled out a close victory in the end. However, those of us on the bus ride home kicked our enthusiasm into high gear, visiting and laughing about the excitement of going behind the scenes at a college basketball game.

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By Joe Siletto The Olympic Club Lacrosse Team trav­

elled to Hawaii last month to take place in a two day international tournament that featured teams from the US, Canada and Japan. In total 10 teams competed as The Olympic Club was top seed in their divi­sion and heavily favored rival Marin, featuring five current World Team mem­bers, were the top seed in the other bracket.

The OC met up with a much younger and more energetic Japanese team in its first match. James Carroll, Trevor Buck and John Novak, provided the bulk of the offense as the team cruised to a 9-1 vic­tory. The highlight of the game was a bone crushing hit by Terry "Tons of Fun" Flynn. Next up for the OC was a familiar Northwest rival, WALAX from, you guessed it, Washington state. Once again, John Novak dominated the face off circle as the club controlled possession and sailed to a 12-2 victory. Court Durling and Andy

UPCOMING TENNIS EVENTS

March 10

March 18

March25

April 9

April 11

May

Deadline to register for UST A Leagues (must be a Tennis Section member)

NTRP Rating Session (register through the USTANorCal)

Spring Challenge

NTRP Rating Session (register through the USTANorCal)

Golf / Banquet (Section members only)

Club Singles Championships begin

McDonald anchored the defense. Sunday morning's match against

Catonsville, Maryland provided a bit of a scare as the OC was flat and let the less talented Catonsville club stay in the game. Fortunately for the OC, goaltender Andy MacDonald showed up and made several big saves including a diving one hander that would have sent the game to overtime had he not stopped it. The OC prevailed by one and looked forward to their trip to the finals against arch-rival Marin and their cast of hired guns.

During the opening handshake, the OC knew they had their hands full when they saw numerous World Team helmets and gloves. Marin has made a point of paying for top talent to play in tournaments and "hired" five members of the current Team USA including Casey Powell, considered by many the best player in the game to­day. Marin jumped to an early 2-0 lead and it looked grim for the OC early. How­ever, John Novak once again continued his face-off mastery and the defense, led by stellar goal play by Andy McDonald and new dad George Morris, buckled down to battle back to a 6-4 halftime deficit. The second half was a hard fought battle and featured a flying goal by Will Jordan and a net ripper by Trevor Buck on a beauti­ful Steve Wynne assist. To the amazement of the entire crowd and the Marin team, the OC led 8-7 with a minute and a half only to see Marin snatch victory from the club on two fast break goals by Marin.

USTA LEAGUES

The Olympic Club will have 11 teams entered in the upcoming USIA Northern California League play. Levels range from

3.0 to Open. If you're interested in representing the Club you must be a

member of the Tennis Section, have an NTRP rating, and a current USIA

membership. For further information plaese contact the Tennis Pro Shop.

DATES FOR J/J GOLF-TENNIS CAMPS

June 12-16 June20-23 July 11 -14 July 18-21 July 24-28 Aug. 15-18 Aug. 21-25

Tennis only Golf/ Tennis Golf I Tennis Golf I Tennis Tennis only Golf Tennis Tennis only

For more information on any of these camps please contact the Tennis Pro Shop at 415.404.4350, or by e-mail - nigelo@olyclub.com

The loss overshadowed a brilliant per­formance by Court Durling who made close to twenty saves on some of the best shooters in the world. Durling's selfless saves included several off his head that proved he has the thickest skull on the team. The tournament directors recognized Durling with an all-tournament selection and a traditional Hawaiian teak trophy. The OC lost in the end but has turned the cor­ner in building the team and is confident that this is the year it will eclipse Marin and capture the California title.

Literary Group

The next meeting of the literary group will be at the City Club Tuesday, March 28 starting

at 12:30 p.m.

Interested Members should RSVP to DuAnne Wong at 775.3088, ext. 1350.

By Gerald Stratford The charitable Foundation established

seven years ago by The Olympic Club has grown substantially beyond the most am­bitious hopes of its founders. Now, with an endowment in excess of $1,000,000 and annual grants to our Community of over $100,000, the Foundation is making a major impact in the Bay Area.

The Foundation was originally named The Winged O Foundation in evocation of The Olympic Club logo, but while this symbol is recognized by most Olympians, it made little sense to the general public. The Foundation Board of Directors, there­fore, asked whether it would be possible to change the name to The Olympic Club Foundation. The request was unani­mously approved by both the Club and Foundation boards.

Under this new banner, The Olympic Club Foundation continues to embrace the ideals, traditions and goals of The Olym­pic Club under the direction of its own distinct Board of Directors, all of whom are Olympic Club Members.

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 't

MEMBERS After 1 :00 pm LAKE LAKE LAKE LAKE

HOLDING One course open After 10:00 am No Restrictions No Restrictions* No Restrictions toJlay

GOLF N GUESTS OCEAN OCEAN OCEAN OCEAN

PRIVILEGE Play monitored by Subject to use by No Restrictions No Restrictions* No Restrictions Course Ranger Womens Golf Section

(MHGP) Practice Range and Golf Shop closed Golf Carts not available Courses closed during Monday Tournaments *Unless Monday

is a holiday

WOMEN'S After 1 :00 pm LAKE LAKE LAKE LAKE

GOLF One course open Exclusive use No Play Before 9:00 am Before 9:00 am to play 7:30 - 10:00 am & after 1 :30 pm

SECTION NO GUESTS Regular play

(WGS) Play monitored by 10:00-11:30am OCEAN OCEAN OCEAN Course Ranger & after 1:30 pm Before 11 :30 am Before 11 :30 am Before 11 :30 am Practice Range and OCEAN & after 1 :30 pm & after 1 :30 pm & after 1 :30 pm Golf Shop closed Preferential use Golf Carts not available 7:30 - 10:00 am Courses closed during Regular play Monday Tournaments 10:00-11:30am

& after 1 :30 pm

JUNIOR After 1 :00 pm LAKE LAKE LAKE LAKE

GOLF One course open 10:00 - 11 :30 am No Play Before 9:00 am Before 9:00 am to play & after 1 :30 pm & after2:00 pm

SECTION NO GUESTS Play monitored by OCEAN OCEAN OCEAN OCEAN MEMBERS Course Ranger 10:00 - 11 :30 am Before 10:00 am Before 10:00 am Before 10:00 am

(JR. GOLF) Practice Range and & after 1 :30 pm & after 2:00 pm & after 2:00 pm & after 2:00 pm Golf Shop closed Golf Carts not available Courses closed during Monday Tournaments

MEMBERS LAKE, OCEAN LAKE LAKE LAKE LAKE

NOT HOLDING & CLIFFS 10:00 - 11 :30 am 9:00 - 11 :30 am 9:00 - 11 :30 am 9:00 - 11 :30 am No Play & after 1 :30 pm & after 1 :30 pm & after 1 :30 pm & after 1 :30 pm

AGOLF OCEAN OCEAN OCEAN OCEAN PRIVILEGE -, 10:00 am - 12 Noon Before 12 Noon Before 12 Noon Before 12 Noon

(MNHGP) & after 1 :30 pm & after 1 :30 pm & after 1 :30 pm & after 1 :30 pm

GUESTS LAKE, OCEAN LAKE LAKE LAKE LAKE & CLIFFS 10:00 - 11:30 am 9:00 - 11:30 am 9:00 - 11 :30 am 9:00 - 10:30 am No Play & after 1 :30 pm & after 1 :30 pm & after 1 :30 pm

OCEAN OCEAN OCEAN OCEAN 10:00 - 11 :30 am 9:00-11:30am 9:00* - 11 :30 am 9:00 - 11 :30 am & after 1 :30 pm & after 1 :30 pm & after 1 :30 pm & after 1 :30 pm

*After 10 am when Monday is a holiday

CLIFFS COURSE TIMES OF PLAY CLIFFS COURSE MON TUES/WED/THURS FRI SAT/SUN/HOLIDAY Check-in procedures

MHGP Closed* 9:00 am 8:30 am 8:00am - Players must check-in at the Golf Shop prior to play.

WGS Closed* 9:00 am 8:30 am 8:00 am - To play a second round, players must

JR. GOLF Closed* 9:00 am 8:30 am 8:00 am again check-in with the Golf Shop.

- No golf carts permitted.

MNHGP Closed 9:00 am 8:30 am 8:00am - Open on Monday to MHGP,

WGS, and Jr. Golf when GUESTS OF MHGP Closed 9:00 am 8:30 am 8:00 am tournaments are being played

GUEST OF MNHGP Closed 12:00 pm 12:00 pm 12:00 pm on Lake or Ocean Course. ,..

'Open on Monday when a tournament is held on other courses

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SATURDAY

LAKE No Restrictions

OCEAN No Restrictions

LAKE No play

OCEAN After 12 Noon

LAKE No play

OCEAN After 10:00 am

LAKE After 12 Noon

OCEAN No Restrictions

LAKE After 2:30 pm

OCEAN After 1 :00 pm

SUNDAY

LAKE No Restrictions

OCEAN No Restrictions

LAKE After 11 :00 am

OCEAN After 10:30 am

LAKE After 12 Noon

OCEAN After 10:00 am

LAKE After 10:00 am

OCEAN No Restrictions

LAKE After 1 :00 pm

OCEAN After 12 Noon

HOLIDAY

LAKE No Restrictions

OCEAN No Restrictions

LAKE After 11 :00 am

OCEAN After 10:30 am

LAKE After 12 Noon

OCEAN After 10:00 am

LAKE After 12 Noon

OCEAN No Restrictions

LAKE After 2:30 pm*

OCEAN After 1 :00 pm

*Unless holiday schedule indicates No Guest Play

CLIFFS COURSE GUEST POLICY

A Member Holding a Golf Privilege (MGHP), a Member Not Holding a Golf Privilege (MNHGP), and the Women's Golf Section (WGS) may have three (3) guests per day on the Cliffs Course. The guests must be

accompanied by the member whose account is being charged. The same guest may not play more than one (1) time in any one calendar month.

These guests will not apply to the monthly or quarterly guest counts. These guests will only be permitted in the guest of MHGP and guest of

MNHGP times of play.

STARTING TIMES - LAKE & OCEAN COURSES

Courses will open for play at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday through Friday. Saturday, Sunday and Holidays, April 2 through October 1, at 6:30 a.m.; from October 2 through October 28, at 7:00 a.m.

Starting Times shall be required for all play on both golf courses throughout the week during the following designated time periods:

Tuesday LAKE 10:00 am - 11 :30 am &

1:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Wednesday through Friday

Saturday

Sunday

OCEAN 10:00 am - 12 noon & 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm

LAKE 9:00 am - 11:30 am & 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm

OCEAN 9:00 am - 12 noon & 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm

LAKE 12 noon - 5:00 pm OCEAN 12 noon - 5:00 pm

LAKE 10:00 am - 5:00 pm OCEAN 10:30 am - 5:00 pm

The Starting Times are classified into the following categories: 1. Regular Starting Times: available to all players.

(a) A Golf Privilege Holder may obtain a Regular Starting Time up to twenty-eight (28) days prior to the desired day of play.

(b) An Active Member Not Holding a Golf Privilege may obtain a Regular Starting Time up to seven (7) days prior to the desired day of play.

2. Open Times: available to Golf Privilege Holder groups only. (a) A Golf Privilege Holder may obtain an Open Time for a

Golf Privilege Holder-only group up to 24 hours in advance, by phone or in person at the time of play.

(b) Open Times not used by Golf Privilege Holders shall then be made available to all other players/groups in the order of their appearance when all players have arrived at the Golf Shop ready to play.

Procedures for securing a Starting Time are as follows:

Starting Times may be obtained by phone after 7:30 a.m. weekdays and 7 a.m. on weekends, or in person after 9 a.m. from the Golf Shop Staff. Starting times will be issued only to groups of three (3) or more players. The Golf Staff has the discretion to group indi­vidual requests together to meet the three (3) player requirements. Starting Times will be set at ten (10) minute intervals for MHGP andMNHGP.

Regular Starting Times and Open Times shall be assigned on an alternating basis throughout the Starting Time period.

Following Monday holidays, Tuesday will operate on a normal Monday schedule and Thursday's schedule shall provide Women's Golf Section Holders with exclusive use of the Lake Course from 7:30 am to 9:00 am and with preferential use of the Ocean Course from 7:30 am to 10:00 am.

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The Club's First Sports & Fitness Expo of the Millennium By Bernie Samet

Maybe you've waited until the year 2000, but we really don't think you can afford to wait until 3000 to take full advantage of the Sports and Fitness Facilities that your Olympic Club offers. This month you will have that opportunity.

Come join us on Saturday, March 18th from 9 a.m. until noon and try some sport or fitness activity that is outside of your nor­mal routine. You can try new sports, as well as meet members of the Athletic and Junior/Juvenile Committees, the Sports Com­missioners and members of the Athletic Staff. This "open house" will expose participants to all aspects of the Club. Handball players can learn to pass and shoot in water polo; swimmers can put on a different style of goggles and play handball.

Junior/Juvenile members can take this opportunity to get a head start on the road to better fitness as well as learn about sports not seen in many school athletic programs. Such sports include squash, rugby, water polo and cycling.

To aid everyone in getting as much out of the Expo as pos-

sible, you will receive a Sports & Fitness Expo Guidebook when you enter the Club. This Guidebook will lead you through the Club's various sports and activities. If you complete the prescribed "Fitness Trail", you will receive at-shirt and a chance to win a ticket to a Giants game at the new Pac Bell ballpark.

Some of the things you can look forward to at the Sports & Fitness Expo: finding your grip strength and bench press strength in the weight room; learning how everyone can do chin-ups and dips using our cybex equipment; dribbling and shooting a ball in water polo; checking your ambidexterity in handball; finding out what a scrum is in rugby; getting your blood pressure taken in the Cardio-fitness Room; learning to climb 50 vertical feet (and stay inside the Club) using the Treadwall; target shoot with mem­bers of our Pistol, Rifle and Shotgun teams; view demonstra­tions and receive information on running, squash, soccer, lacrosse, basketball, golf and tennis.

To participate, call the Athletic Office at 775.3088, ext. 1326 and mark the day on your calendar ... Saturday, March 18.

hliol.s~~aa,J)GlowlaC By Carmen Solla

Monday, February 7, marked the beginning of yet another session of the senior fitness program. The Golden Jocksters, 38 members strong, got off to a great start. This new group shows abundant enthusiasm with dedication to match.

February also marks the 2nd anniversary of the program. The Olympic Club Senior Fitness Program has stats that we can all be proud of. We have completed six cycles and have had ap-

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proximately 170 members participate in the program. I am happy to say that the Club is one step ahead of the 'longevity revolu­tion' that has yet to hit other clubs. We are making a great effort to improve the quality of everyone's golden years.

What is the senior program? ... Ten weeks of aerobic, strength and flexibility training (90 minutes a day, 2 days a week) More than the health and fitness benefits, the program creates friendships, comradeships and positive habits.

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By Jerry Langer The Athletic Committee oversees the various athletic programs at the Club, except for golf and tennis. Currently we have sixteen sports that actively compete against other clubs at local, regional, national and international levels. Some of our teams are the best

nationally: basketball and master swimming. Some are even the best internationally: water polo. The level of excellence of our teams draws many highly talented athletes to the Club. Each year the Athletic Committee reviews and recommends for admission a

limited number of truly exceptional athletes. In 1999, the Athletic Committee saw a stellar crop of athletes. Here is a list of the 1999 athletes and a sampling of some of their accomplishments.

Bjorn Zikarsky - Swimming (32 yrs., 6'10", 230 lbs.) World record holder in the 25-29 age group 100 meter

freestyle. National age group record holder in 50 meter freestyle. Four-time All-American at USC and Pac- IO Academic 1st Team. Participated in the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, placing 4th and 6th in his events. Bjorn has a twin brother who is every bit as competitive.

Christopher Aguilera - Water Polo (22 yrs., 6'2", 181 lbs.) Four-year varsity letterman at Stanford. Member of the U.S.

National Water Polo Team. Member of the U.S. National Junior Team 1993-1995. NCAAAll-American. When Chris isn't in the pool or trading options, he coaches the Miramonte High School water polo team.

Paul Bruso - Basketball (24 yrs., 6'7", 225 lbs.) Four years All Academic West Coast Conference Team and

1997 1st Team All West Coast Conference. Paul received a full basketball scholarship at U.C. San Diego. Paul also speaks Ko­rean and is one of only two U.S. players to have played profes­sional basketball in Korea.

Derek Van Rheenen - Soccer (34 yrs., 6'1", 185 lbs.) Four-year varsity letterman at U.C. Berkeley. MVP 3 out of 4

years while at Cal. Played for the California State (U-16 to U-18) and U.S. National Teams ('88-'90). Professional soccer player for the S .F. Blackhaws (' 89- '93). Played for the Greek American Ath­letic Club '94- '98, which won the National Open Cup Champion­ship in '94, '95, and '98. In his spare time, Derek runs marathons.

Sam Enochion - Rugby (22 yrs., 6'3", 260 lbs.) Four-year varsity letterman at U.C. Berkeley. Winner of 4

NCAA National Rugby Championships. Three-year NCAA All­American Rugby 1st Team. Sam also likes to play handball ... watch out!

Ramona Bohlander - Triathlon (50 yrs., 5'6", 110 lbs.) Qualified for the U.S. National Triathlon Team, in her age

group, each of the past 5 years. Participant in the World Triathlon Championships the past 5 years. Age group winner of 10 Triathlons in the last 5 years. Most recently, she won the Wild­flower Triathlon by 44 minutes over her closest competitor. Ramona is also an accomplished pianist.

Benjamin Andrew - Lacrosse (24 yrs., 6'0", 175 lbs.) Johns Hopkins Varsity letterman 3 years. NCAA quarter fi­

nals 3 years. Marin Lacrosse Club 2 years. 1998 Western States Lacrosse Champions. Ben also coaches the St. Ignatius high school lacrosse team. S.I. won the California high school boys' lacrosse championship last year.

Jeanette Thomas - Cycling (56 yrs., 5'2", 112 lbs.) National age group record holder in the Individual Time Tri­

als, Criterium, Team Pursuit, and Road Race. The 1998 Northern California Masters rider of the year. The '95 - '98 California age group winner in all races entered: time trials, criterium, team pur­suit and road race. Before taking up cycling 5 years ago, Jeanette was a marathon runner. She is also an avid golfer.

Last, but not least, the remaining candidates, all of whom possess exceptional athletic skills: Michael Bergevin - Rugby Trevor Buck - Lacrosse Mason Foster - Rugby Ryan Fried - Rugby Dan Haller - Basketball Nathan Hilt - Basketball

Daniel Caracciolo - Softball Ryan Flynn - Water Polo Drew lacone - Rugby

John Keepeler - Rough Water Swimming Jeff Rigeway - Rugby

Peter Mcsweeney - Soccer Sean Roy - Rugby

Brian O'Coniter - Basketball Nancy Stretch - Masters Swimming

Zachery Taylor - Soccer John Woolery - Basketball

INDOOR TRIATHLON

Saturday, March 25 Meet on the pool deck at 9 a.m. All members are welcome to compete in a 1 / 4 mile swim, a 5-mile bike ride and a 2-mile run. Adjustments for age and ability levels will be made. Prizes will be awarded.

Questions? Call Triathlon Sports Director Scott Williams 775.3088, ext. 1241.

Club Sport Psychologist Carolyn Hoffman, PhD

New Hours

Lakeside: Wednesdays 11 to 5 p.m. Thursdays 1 to 5 p.m. City Club:

On scheduled Tuesdays for Roof Range. Also available by appointment at either Clubhouse, for any sports-related issues. A free service to all members. Call 587.3009, ext. 2444 to schedule an appointment.

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By Peggy Lavelle On the evening of February 10, runners from The Olympic

Club and the San Francisco running Community Gathered for a run at Kezar Stadium to celebrate the life of our pal Tom Caruso.

The 30-year old Olympic Club basketball player and "born again" runner died on February 8 after being struck by a van. Tom was running for the shuttle that would have taken him to the start of the Las Vegas Half Marathon.

It was strange for most of us to be at Kezar where Tom had done his track workouts consis­tently for the past few years, without Tom there among us. Club runners Eric Krawitt and Gary Davis remembered Tom's excitement and zest for running. "As soon as I met Tom, he constantly asked me how he could get faster, and which races he should run," recalled Davis. Commis­sioner Krawitt talked about times when he and Tom trained on the Dipsea course and how, eventually, Tom had defeated Eric at the Dipsea Race and bettered Eric's marathon best. "Of all people to run faster than me, I was actually happy for Tom." Many fellow Olympians also relished being one of the running mentors for this exciting and im­proving athlete.

Naturally, his progress and ~uccess in becoming a fast runner impressed all of his fellow runners. However, it was Tom's en­thusiasm about running, which gave inspiration to everyone. It

was a delight for all of us to read Tom's e-mail mes­sages after every race describing his event, mile by mile. His messages were never meant to be boast­ful, but his passion and excitement about his new success as a runner were clear.

Last year, I had the honor of presenting Tom with the Club's Runner of the Year Award. Just as sensational was watching him break the long-stand­ing mile record on the indoor track with a time of 4:55. It turns out that he set the record the day after playing a hard game of basketball. When asked why

he wanted to break the record, Tom said, "I feel really proud to he a part of a club with so many great athletes. My interest in breaking the mile record was more to create interest and excite­ment among other runners." He also told me that he hoped that breaking 5 minutes on the track would inspire faster runners to break the record again. Throughout his success, he continued to

take part in all of the Club's running events, played bas­ketball and encour­aged runners at the club, at all levels, to participate.

Tom's mara­thon best was 2 hours and 34 min­utes, but he started

Tom will be sadly missed by his fellow athletes around the Club, on the basket­ball court, on the track and at the Road

The Olympic Clu);> and San Francisco Running community gathered at Kezar Stadium. Races. Tom was a 1987 graduate of St. Ignatius, a graduate of St. Mary's college and USF. He is survived by his parents and his sister who was also his roommate. Soon, the Club will be announcing a com­memorative event or award celebrating Tom's life.

his marathon pursuit in 1995 by running a 4 hour and 4 minute marathon. Over the past four years, he improved his times in every event. The Las Vegas Half Marathon was the course where he had his personal best in that distance - 1 hour and 12 minutes.

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WEEKEND JUNIOR TENNIS CLINICS

..

Dates: April 9, 16, 23 and 30. May 7 and 14. Sunday afternoons- one session only.

Time-1:30 to 3 p.m. Ages -10 to 16. Cost- $100

Conducted by teaching professional Peter Bartlett.

Student to teacher ratio 6:1

Space is limited. Sign up early! To sign up, please fill out the form below and fax to

415.333.0901 or send to the Tennis Pro Shop, 524 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94102-1295

Name _____________ Ledger # ____ _

Address ___________________ ~

A Night for Fathers & Sons is back! Friday, April 14

Members and their sons (no guests) will gather at Lakeside with a chance to meet former 49er All-Pro Harris Barton, get his autograph and ask him some

questions. The evening starts at 6 p.m with no-host cocktails, complimentary soft drinks and autograph sigrung. At 7 p.m. dinner will be served with all tables

set for 8 and 10 people. At 8:30 p.m. Mr. Barton will be introduced. Price: $32 per person, including tax and gratuity.

For reservations call 587.4800 If you make reservations for other Olympians, you must have their ledger numbers or the reservations will not be accepted. Limit one table per caller.

Cancelations must be made no later than Tuesday, April 11 at 5 p.m. - otherwise, you will be charged full price.

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By Dick Hoedt The Senior Golf Association's first

event of the year is the Spring Tune-up Tournament on Thursday, March 30. There will be a clinic by Jim Lucius on "How to get all the muscles and golf swing work­ing after the winter lay-off', a shot-gun start on the Lake Course at 12:30 p.m. and then a delicious dinner in the Clubhouse. That is where you will be able to swap stories about 'how great your golf game

is' and 'why you didn't win first prize'. This will also be the first tournament where all the new eligible Seniors (age 55 in 2000) can play. So come join your fellow Seniors for a gala kick-off and meet all the new Seniors (Ringers) for the year 2000.

See this year's schedule below. Make sure to sign up as soon as you get the no­tices for the events; they've been selling out very early. Reminder: the last day to sign up for the Ojai trip is March 10!

SGA 2000 GOLF AND ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE

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Thurs., March 30 Thurs., April 13 Thurs., April 20 Wed., May3 Thurs., May 11 Thurs., June 8 Thurs., June 22 Tues., June 27 Thurs., June 29 Thurs., July 13 Thurs., July 27 Tues., August 1 Thurs., August 17 Tues., August 29 Tues., September 12 Thurs., October 5 Thurs., October 12 Thurs., October 19 Thurs., November 9

Apr. 24 to 28 Thurs., June 15 To be Announced Thurs., December 7

By Marilyn Watson

Spring Tune-Up H&H Sharon Heights H&H at Sharon Heights H&H at Marin/Green Hills H&H Pasatiempo H&H Monterey H&H at Monterey H&H Marin/(at)Green Hills Seniors Invitational H&H Marin/Green Hills H&HDelPaso H&H at Meadow Club H&H Meadow Club H&H at Del Paso H&H at Los Altos H&H Los Altos Seniors Club Championship Seniors Club Championship Year-End Tournament/Banquet

Spring Outing at Ojai Annual Spring Dinner Dance Fall Outing Annual Fall Dinner Dance

12:30 Lake 12:30 Lake 12:30 1:00 12:30 Lake 12:30 Lake 12:15 12:00 12:30 Ocean 12:30 Lake 12:30 Lake 8:30 12:30 Ocean 12:00 12:00 8:30 Lake 12:30 Ocean 12:30 Ocean 12:00 Ocean

How many people know that The Olympic Club has a competitive women's golf team - and a dam good one?

The Women's Golf Section first fielded a team in the newly organized Golden Gate League in 1973. The object of the league was to open opportunities for strong match play between golfing women from other private clubs. In 1984, after a four-year absence from play, the league was re­started. Tyke Glaser, our captain, led us on to win the league and win the play-offs against the Central Bay, the Mid-Peninsula and the Monterey Leagues. Team members included Emmy Ehrlich, Marilyn Watson, Betty Duca, Joan Passantino, Nadine Quinn, Ginny Atwood, Fran McAteer, Ramona Pheylan, Margaret

Duff and Marian Vinal. Alternates were Barbara Azevedo, Coralie Ferro, Vir­ginia Lamson, Lois McManus and Peggy McCarthy. Our opponents this year are Crystal Springs, Green Hills, Half Moon Bay, Lake Merced, Peninsula, Sharon Heights and Stanford. Competition starts in March under the competent leadership of Captain Susan Brown. Team members are Barbara Azevedo, Lynn Blackwell, Charlie Brown, Susan Brown, Peggy Dotterweich, Emmy Ehrlich, Kathy Funston, Mary Fergus, Mary Joy Hilmo, Millie Lawlor, Maxine Monaghan-Rush, Joan Passantino, Caroline Scarpelli, Diana Upton and Marilyn Watson.

Good luck, team!

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Lack of consistency seems to be the complaint of most golfers. There are a

number of factors that lead to improved consistency. 1) Solid fundamentals.

2) A combination of long game practice, short game practice and more putting

practice than you want to do. 3) Regular instruction to include learning

specialty shots (bunker play, part shots, punch shots and learning to curve

the ball on demand). 4) A very disciplined pre-shot routine

that does not vary. 5) Practice concentrating on each shot. You do not need to concentrate for four hours during a round, only 20 seconds at a time from the time you pick the club

until the shot is struck. One more note on practicing:

Take twice as much time to hit half as many balls. If you don't, all you're

doing is "beatin' balls." - JIM Lucrus -

DECISIVENESS! There is no place for indecision on the golf course. Before each shot, you must know exactly where you want the ball to go.

Be decisive and trust it! - CAROLYN HOFFMAN, PH.D. -

WHAT To Do WHEN PLAYING A BETTER PLAYER!

1) Play your regular game; don't go for shots you have no chance of making.

Stay within yourself! 2) Develop Performance Goals; don't worry about the outcome of the match

but rather your play. 3) Go for every ball! Don't give up.

You never know when the momentum of a match might change with just one point.

4) Stay focused and relaxed; . don't panic or get upset.

- NIGEL O'RouRKE -

IN MEMORIAM Henry C. Claflin of Danville, died

October 1999. A member since 1969. Mrs. Anne Perri of Napa, died January

17. A member since 1978. Mrs. Dorthy Shattuck of San Francisco,

died January 19. A member since 1990. James Patt of Colma, died January 24.

A member since 1960. T. Patrick Lawlor of Oakland, died

January 27. A member since 1995. Joseph B. Deasy of Santa Rosa, died

February 4. A member since 1967. Thomas A. Caruso of San Francisco,

died February 8. A member since 1992. Thomas B. M arquoit of San Francisco,

died February 10. A member since 1987.

By Woodrow S. Herve pionship in .410 bore event with a fine Seasoned Shotgun Team member and score of 97 out of 100 targets. It should be

former commissioner Robert Grannucci noted that the .410 bore is not much larger participated in the 1999 World Skeet than a #2 pencil in diameter and requires Championships in San ~.-.-l!l'l'7 .......... ......,....,...,.... .................... '"1"TTI tremendous skill to master. Antonio, Texas. Prior to the World

Competitors from all Shoot, in August of last 50 states, all the Cana- year, Mr. Granucci partici-dian Provinces, Australia, pated in the N orthem Cali-England, Jamaica, Japan fomia State Skeet Cham-and South America, total- pionships. Again, a distin-ing 1032 shooters, em- guishing performance by barked on a nine-day winning the class "B" shoot under warm Texas Championship in the 12-skies. gauge event with a fine

Prior to the World score of 99 out of 100 Shoot is the "Mini- targets. World" shoot. Competi- Robert Granucci Robert proudly contin-tors engage clay targets in ues his stellar perfor-classes and with four different gauge shot- mances under the banner of the Winged 0 guns. When the smoke cleared after the and will for many years to come. As the shoot-offs, Robert Granucci was victori- 2000 season begins, congratulations are ous having captured the class "C" Cham- indeed in order!

CLAY TARGET INSTRUCTION AND FIELD DAY

PRESENTED BY THE SHOTGUN TEAM

Saturday, March 25 10 a.m. - Intro to Safety

11 a.m. - Shooting Begins 1 p.m. - Refreshments

Pacific Rod & Gun Club 520 John Muir Drive at the South Shore

of Lake Merced

Members and their families (ages 14+) will be introduced to safety and to clay target sports: Trap & Skeet. Women are encouraged to attend.

Participants receive safety instruction from the Shotgun Team. Shotguns, targets and ammunition will be supplied. Bring warm clothing; soft shoes are recommended.

If you own eye and ear protection, please bring it, although it will be provided.

$10 per person at time of registration. The event is limited to 25 persons. For information contact event coordinator Woodrow S. Herve, Shotgun Commissioner

at 415.661.5911. For reservations, contact Jennifer Koch at 775.3088, ext. 1326.

1. What NCAA Basketball Team has the most victories in college history?

a) UCLA b) Duke c) Indiana d) Kentucky

2. What NCAA Basketball Team has the most '20-win' seasons?

a) UNLV b) Kentucky c) Duke d) UCLA

3. What NCAA school claims the most active NBA players?

a) UCLA b) Duke c) Indiana d) North Carolina

4. Who was the first American woman to win a gold medal in Olympic figure skating?

a) Peggy Fleming b) Dorothy Hammill c) Sonja Henie d) Tenley Albright

5. What American won 4 straight gold medals in the discus?

a) Rink Babka b) Jay Sylvester c) Al Oerter d) Randy Barnet

6. In his first game as an SF Giant, he hit a grand slam against the Dodgers.

a) Willie McCovey b) Felipe Alou c) Jimmy Davenport d) Bobby Bonds

7. Southern Hills Country Club is located in this city:

a) New Orleans b) Atlanta c) Miami, Florida d) Tulsa

8. Bob Seagren was a gold medal-winning pole vaulter at this university:

a) Santa Barbara b) Arkansas c) Detroit d) USC

9. The Giants' Willie McCovey went 4 for 4 in his 1st majors game vs. this pitcher:

a) Warren Spahn b) Bob Turley c) Robin Roberts d) Bob Buhl

10. This running back holds the NFL record for yards gained in a rookie season:

a) O.J. Simpson b) Barry Sanders c) Thurman Thomas d) Eric Dickerson

Score Yourself: 8-10 correct World Class 6-7 correct Competitor 4-5 correct Bench Warmer 2-3 correct Water Boy

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Friday, Saturday & Sunday- May 5, 6, & 7

Athletes from throughout the Club will again travel together to Lake San Antonio in Monterey County for the traditional start of the 2000 Triathlon Season.

For info call Triathlon Sports Director Scott Williams ext. 1241. This eventfills up fast. To register on-line: www .tricalifomia.com/

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Sunday, March 19

Basketball clinic from 3-4:30 pm followed by a pizza dinner. Then, we'll take a bus to see the Warriors play Jason Kidd, Penny Hardaway and the Suns.

Game starts at 6 pm. $,25 per person. Call 775.3088, ext. 1208

for reservations.

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Friday & Saturday, March 17 & 18

Used Club athletic equipment will be available to view and try out on March 17 & 18. Silent bids are placed in a sealed box to be opened Saturday, March 18 at noon to determine the winning bids. It is encouraged that bidders be present to take the equipment. . ..

Q£5f&:~ 9Jj'W Annual Body Fat Check sponsored by your Fitness Department

Date: Friday, March 1 7 Time: 7 to 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. -

4:40 to 6 p.m. Where: The City Club's 2M Floor Cost: A few minutes of your time.

National averages are 16% body fat for men and 23% for women. If you are over these numbers you may need some exercise. Stop by. Our staff is here to help you.

Every year the Club offers more and more ' basketball programs for our youth.

This year, we enter a new realm: AAU Basketball Competition.

In keeping with Olympic Club tradition, we will 1 field well-trained & conditioned athletes. To this

end, we seek a few new coaches for the following , teams:

Boys Ages 14-Under Girls Ages 14-Under Boys Ages 12-Under Girls Ages 12-Under

If you or someone you know is interested, please contact Basketball Director Phil Galvin x 1208.

Saturday, March 18 10 a.m. Moscone Park

All Club members are invited to come and try out for our T earns. Softball Spring Training will take place at

, Moscone Park in the Marina between Chestnut ' ! and Laguna Streets.

For info call Tom Montross at 775.3088, ext. 1324.

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Call Gary Crook at 775.3088, Extention 1406 or e--mail athletics@olyclub.com

The annual surge of athletic activity at the beginning of the year has continued and we on the staff hope it stays that way. If you are still considering some of the programs offered to you at the Club, please feel free to join in. There is always room for one more Olympian. The instructors and I have a few requests to make of you so that your first step into the fitness realm of the Club is a positive one. For any organized class, such as yoga, power pac­ing or aerobics, please arrive 10 to 15 minutes early to your first class and introduce yourself to the instructor. This will allow them to get you up to speed on class procedures. In power pacing set the bicycle to your size so that the class can start on time for the regular users.

The yoga program has been so successful that the Monday night class is now for advanced members only. The Wednesday and Friday classes are best for beginners or people coming to a class at the Club for the first time. The Club's instructor, Annette Murphy, can evaluate your level of proficiency and direct you to the class best for you.

For more information on classes held at the Club contact Se­nior Fitness and Programs Director Carmen Solla at ext. 1323 or csolla@olyclub.com

The Club's sports teams are also seeing a rise in member in­terest this year. To meet that interest the Club's staff and the sports commissioners have planned the Sports and Fitness Expo for March 18. This is THE time to come and experience all the Club's sports and learn what opportunities are open for member partici­pation. Representatives from the Athletic and Junior Juvenile Committee will be present for field your questions on matters pertaining to those committees.

For those who participate at all the sports and fitness stations there will be tickets to an upcoming Giants game in the new Pa­cific Bell Park. 'Participating" would include bringing your swim­suit and getting in the pool to experience swimming and water polo. For those participating in 10 activities there will be a com­memorative T-shirt. For more information and to sign up contact the Athletic Department at ext. 1326 or via e-mail at

OL YMPIANS ... Get ready for the annual Strength & Fitness Championships.

Wednesday, March 22, 5 to 7 p.m. in the City Club's Weight Room.

It's a challenge for men, women and children of all ages to compete for Club records as well as their own personal records in the following events:

Squat Deadlift Bench Press Rope Climb Barbell Curl Push,ups Pull,ups Bar,Dips Sit,ups Dumbbell Press

If you'd like a t,shirt, register today! For more information on the event or training ideas, please call Ted or Tristan at 775.3088, ext. 1246.

Note: Awards Night for the event will be held on April 5th at the City Club, 6 p.m.

athletics@olyclub.com. Another part of that busy weekend is the Club's Used Equip­

ment Sale via silent auction. The equipment will be available to try out on Friday the 17th through noon on the 18th at which time the sealed bids box will be opened. Any equipment that you win via bid, you may take with you at that time. Contact Fitness Di­rector Jim Nicosia for more information at ext. 1322 or jnicosia@olyclub.com.

Also on Saturday the 18th the Club's softball team will be having its tryouts at Moscone Field in San Francisco at 10 am. This is your chance to be assigned to a team that plays in the SF City League for the season. Contact Assistant Athletic Director Tom Montross at ext.1324 or tmontross@olyclub.com for more information.

The last event of that busy weekend is the Family Basketball Day event on Sunday March 19th. The clinic and game, with all members of the family encouraged to participate, starts at 3 p.m. The bus for the Warriors/Suns game leaves at 4:30 p.m. The game begins at 6 p.m.

Thus far in the year 2000, the Athletic Committee has inter­viewed and approved the following candidates for Athletic Mem­bership into the Club. Rugby -Justin Flagg and Shap Roeda , Cycling - Lisa Hunt, Masters Swimming - Michelle Collins, Kendra Thayer and Julie Kole, Handball - J.J. Korman, and Softball - Robert Rowell. These athletes will be the backbone of their respective programs for the next 10 years.

On a sad note I had to attend two memorial services the same week in mid February. Two men who defined what the Club is about passed away. One , runner Tom Caruso, literally bounded in to the Athletic Offices like the cartoon character "Tigger" ; full of life and positive energy. Peggy Lavelle's story in this issue is a wonderful tribute. The other man, former Club General Man­ager Tom Marquoit, had a behind the scenes impact on the Club by seeing potential in many employees such as John Fleming, Teddy Rios and myself and giving us our start in this business. Both will be missed tremendously.

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Date Day Opponent

March 5 Sunday at Excite March 18 & 19 Sat. & Sun. Western States Tourney March 25 Sunday Marin* Aprill Saturday at Sacramento April 8 Saturday Barbary Coast* April 9 Sunday San Francisco* April 16 Sunday Bay Lacrosse* April 29 & 30 Sat. & Sun. Portland Tourney May6 Saturday at San Francisco May 7 Sunday Barbary Coast* May 13 Saturday Novato* May20 Saturday at Marin June 3 Saturday NCLA Semi-Finals June 10 Saturday NCLAFinals June 17 Saturday State Championships

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By Jeff Hales It's quiz time. Here are five questions

from the USGA exam. Good Luck. Question 1. On the putting green, a

competitor addressed his ball. He stepped away from the ball, marked its position, lifted it and replaced it. Before he addressed the ball again, it moved. He played the ball from its new position. What penalty, if any, does the competitor incur? - a) None, b) One stroke, and he must replace the ball, c) Two strokes, and he must play the ball as it lies, d) Two strokes, and he must replace the ball.

Question 2. A player's ball comes to rest on the apron of a green. Mistakenly believing that the ball is on the green, the player marks, lifts and cleans it. What is the ruling? - a) The player incurs a penalty stroke for lifting the ball without authority under the Rules, and he must replace the ball. He incurs no additional penalty for cleaning the ball. This is true in both match play and stroke play, b) The player incurs a penalty stroke for lifting the ball without authority under the Rules and he must re­place the ball. He also incurs an additional penalty stroke for cleaning the ball. This is true in both match play and stroke play, c) The player incurs a loss of hole penalty in match play or a penalty of two strokes in stroke play for lifting the ball without authority under the Rules, and in stroke play the ball must be replaced. He incurs no additional penalty for cleaning the ball, d) The player incurs a loss of hole penalty in match play or a penalty of two strokes in stroke play for lifting the ball without authority under the Rules and in stroke play the ball must be replaced. He also incurs an additional penalty stroke for cleaning the ball.

Question 3. In stroke play, a competitor's ball lies in a sandy area through the green. There is a mound of sand behind the ball. The competitor grounds his club lightly. In the process of

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making his backswing, he removes the mound of sand, improving his lie. At that point he discontinues his swing. The cor­rect ruling is that the competitor incurs: a) No penalty, because the mound of sand was removed during the backswing for a stroke, b) No penalty, provided the mound of sand is restored prior to his stroke, c) A two­stroke penalty, and he plays the ball as it lies, d) A two-stroke penalty, and he must restore the mound of sand before the stroke.

Question 4. Which of the following statements about score cards is false? -a) The committee is responsible for addi­tion of a score card, b) In four-ball stroke play, only one of the partners is required to sign the card in addition to the side's marker, c) Any alteration made on a score card must be initialed by the marker, d) There is no penalty if a marker signs the competitor's score card in the space provided for the competitor's signature and vice versa.

Question 5. A player is entitled to re­lief without penalty from an artificially sur­faced cart path. He determines his nearest point of relief properly and drops Ball A (the original ball) within one club-length of the nearest point of the relief. Ball A rolls into an adjacent lateral water hazard and cannot be immediately retrieved. The player drops a new ball (ball B) properly, but it rolls to a position where the cart path again interferes with his stance. The player must: a) Place ball B where it first struck a part of the course after being dropped,

"and incurs no penalty, b) Place ball B where it first struck a part of the course after being dropped, and incurs a two­stroke penalty for substituting golf balls, c) Place ball B where ball A first struck a part of the course after having been dropped, and incurs no penalty, d) Place ball B where ball A first struck a part of the course after having been dropped, and incurs a two-stroke penalty for substitut-

balls.

In Search of Pin Placements During last year's Club Championship,

when Head Professional Chris Stein had to change hole locations during play, the Golf and Green Committees realized they faced a difficult decision. We love and re­vere our 'Lady of the Lake' and hesitate to change her in any way, but we must rec­ognize that changes can occur without our conscious action. And when that happens, we occasionally have to respond with changes of our own. Those who value tra­dition and worry that something will be lost if we alter a great design should realize that the Lake Course is an example of an evolved rather than a designed golf course. Modem golf courses are now laid out on computers with specific plans for antici­pated tree growth or even the overnight installation of stately specimens. Our Lake Course was laid out on open links land, and when seedlings were planted nearly seventy years ago, no one could guess how those trees would grow in the sandy soil. The Lake is a better course today than when it was new because we have allowed it to change. However, not all changes are beneficial.

In particular, two things conspire to change playing conditions on greens over the years. The most obvious of course is the result of improved mowing practices and equipment. Players demand and ex­pect a smoother, faster roll today, and there is no question that our green-keepers have improved the roll on our greens. Unfortu­nately, when that true unimpeded roll oc­curs on a steep slope, there is no stopping the ball. The second factor is that over time, as sand from greenside bunkers is cast onto the green by players' wedges, the green's contours change. Several examples of this trend can be seen on our Lake Course where pronounced buildup adjacent to the bunkers has occurred.

Both of these conditions make the de­sign of greens a complicated and problem­atical exercise, and often it takes some adjustment to achieve the perfect balance between challenge and fairness. In recog­nition of these issues we are undertaking some modifications to the 15th green on the Lake.

Similar problems were recently ad­dressed successfully on two Ocean Course holes (#6 and #9). The rework on this green to achieve a fair yet demanding test should not take long, and while we regret the in­terruption of your play, we want you to know that the project has the full support of your committees, the staff and your Board of Directors.

Paul Kennedy, General Manager

I would like to offer a gentle reminder to all members that we do have a dress code in place for the clubhouses, as well for as the main properties. On occasion some members bring their fami­lies to the snack stand at Lakeside for lunch, and we are asking that family members comply with the same dress code as our members are asked to comply with. Casual, golf and tennis attire are acceptable, however, please note that casual attire does not in­clude blue jeans, workout clothes and or general athletic attire. Thank you for your attention and compliance with this matter.

We are excited to report that on April 1 the Ocean Course returns to 18-holes. We wish to express our gratitude to all mem­bers for your continued understanding during the renovation. Thanks to your patience, we have had the opportunity to bring the course up to the standards of a world class operation, and we are certain that you will find the end result to be well worth the wait!

Congratulations to Golf Professional Brad Martin. Brad re­cently qualified ( out of 100 participants) for the AT&T Golf Tour­nament in Pebble Beach by shooting a 65 at Rancho Canada Golf Course in Carmel. On day 1 of the tournament he shot an 81 in a windstorm at Spy Glass, on day 2 he finished with a 71 at Poppy Fields, and on day 3 he ended up with a 72 at Pebble Beach. Great job, Brad!

As some of you may have heard, Mr. Thomas D. Marquoit recently passed away. Tom was not only a member of the Club, but the General Manager here for 23 years. Many of the facilities and programs we enjoy today are a direct result of Tom's vision. We extend our deepest sympathies to his family and thank Tom for his many years here at the OC.

All members interested in attending the Easter celebrations on April 23rd, are asked to refer to the back page of the maga­zine. There you will find the details regarding call in dates and seating times.

An update pertaining to the City Club Master Plan entitled "Restoring Olympic Excellence" will be enclosed along with your billing statements over the next few months. Watch for these up­dates or if you have questions, please feel free to contact my office at 415.775.3088, ext. 1325.

As always, see 'you around the Club.

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Two Great Chefs Two Great Dining Rooms One Great Club

We're here to serve you! Whether a simple friendly lunch, a business meeting, a family dinner or something special

like a birthday, anniversary or wedding, we will take care of all your needs. Call the dining rooms to make reservations or Catering to set up your event in a private room.

At the City Club, call 775.3088, ext. 1210. At Lakeside, call 587.4800.

DINING ROOM AND BAR HOURS OF OPERATION AT THE CITY CLUB-For reservations call 775-3088, extension 1210

Breakfast:

Lunch: Main Dining Room 7 - 10 a.m. Monday - Friday

Main Dining Room 12 p.m.-2 p.m. Monday - Friday Grill Room 11:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. Monday - Friday

A la Carte Dinner: Main Dining Room 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday

Buff et Dinner: Main Dining Room 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Thursday

Snack Bar: 6:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday & Sunday

Main Bar: 11:30 a.m.- 10:00 p.m. Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday

Abbreviations; SGA - Seniors Golf Association. WGS - Women's Golf Section. SSP - Spousal Social Privilege.

AT LAKESIDE -For reservations call 587 -4800

Breakfast:

Brunch:

Lunch:

Lunch:

Grill Room 7 a.m. - 11 a.m. Saturday & Sunday

Main Dining Room - 10 a.m.-1 :30 p.m. Sunday only

Grill Room 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday

Main Dining Room 12:00 - 2 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday &Friday

Dinner: Main Dining Room (A la Carte) 6:30-9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. Main Dining Room (Buffet) 5 - 7:30 p.m. Sunday only

Grill Bar: 11 a.m-8 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat. & Sun. Main Bar: 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday & Friday

6 p.m.-11 p.m. Friday & Saturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday

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At Lakeside Our Family Events:

Brunch seatings at 10 & 10:30 a.m. and

12 & 12:30 p.m.

Adults: $22 Children six to twelve: $15 Ages five and under: Free

Dinner seatings at 3 & 3:30 p.m. and

6 &6:30p.m.

Adults: $39 Children six to twelve: $20

Five and under: Free

At the City Club a Delightful Buffet Brunch:

Brunch seatings at 12 & 12:30 p.m.

and 3 & 3:30 p.m.

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Adults: $39 Children six to twelve: $20 Ages five and under: Free

For reservations call:

Lakeside: 404.4300 beginning Thursday, March 16 at 10 a.m.

City Club: 345.5100 beginning Friday,March 17 at fO a.m.

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