Iceoplex Ice Skating Rink in Simi Valley

Iceoplex Ice Skating Rink is located at 131 West Easy Street, Simi Valley and offers year-round indoor skating.  Iceoplex offers public skating at designated times 7 days a week, skating classes, hockey leagues, figure skating, curling league and more. Have a birthday party there!

Iceoplex also offers FREE SKATING on Monday nights from 6:45pm to 7:30pm for ages 5 and up as part of its "Little Kings" program. Learn the ropes of ice hockey! Visit www.iceoplexsimivalley.com/public-skating/209-hockey-for-free for more information.

For more information visit www.iceoplexsimivalley.com or call 805.520.7465.

Tiger-Rock TaeKwonDo in Ventura, Camarillo, Ojai and Simi Valley

Tiger-Rock TaeKwonDo locations in Camarillo, Ventura, Ojai and Simi Valley are dedicated to providing a high level Martial Arts experience, with a focus on creating well rounded martial artists using Traditional Ho-Am TaeKwonDo as the foundation, then adding HanMuDo, and Gracie style Jiu-Jitsu  for a full learning experience. Students enjoy the many benefits especially when first starting:

• There are specialized classes, specific to each groups unique classroom needs, for Tiger Cubs (preschool), Juniors, and Teens & Adults.
• Students can start any time and blend into the academy with other beginners.
• New classes are forming daily.
• Annually qualified instructors are dedicated to excellence and continuing education.
• Students can move forward at their own rate and not as a class unit.

For more information, visit www.itaonline.com or contact the local Ventura County locations below:

Taekwondo Plus of Camarillo: 676 E. Ponderosa Drive (behind Ralph's) (805.987.3306)

Ojai Taekwondo Academy: 811 E. Ojai Avenue (805.646.1191)

Mike Cerminaro's TKD Plus: 5912 Telegraph Road, Ventura (805.644.4777)

Eric Oland's TKD Academy: 1794 Erringer Road, Simi Valley (805.583.4823)

805 Boot Camp in Simi Valley

805 Boot Camp is an Outdoor Fitness Program based in Simi Valley.  It includes a 6-week fitness and nutrition BLAST that will change your life! Camp Tours run 6 weeks, 5 days per week (Monday-Friday) and 1 hour per day. You also have a Camp Survival Manual that helps you make the best food choices to get the most out of your camp experience and achieve your goals!  This program is for adults only and meets outdoors at dozens of locations in Simi Valley!  The boot camps meet rain or shine.  Visit www.805bootcamp.com for a lot more information, or call 805.823.3409.

Stroller Strides - Agoura, Oak Park, Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Simi Valley, Camarillo, Ventura

Stroller Strides is a stroller exercise class that incorporates power walking (or running) with strength training stations all while baby is in stroller.  The program also educates and entertains the children, making them part of the class while mommy sweats! 

Stroller Strides Conejo Valley covers Agoura, Oak Park, Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village and offers weekly playgroups and monthly moms' night outs as well as other mom/baby activities. For more information visit www.strollerstrides.net/conejo or call 818.903.3027.  And for a complete list of free playgroups, moms nights out, etc., visit www.meetup.com/conejo.

Stroller Strides Newbury Park offers classes 5 five days a week and welcomes moms, dads, school age kids, grandparents, etc. Visit www.strollerstrides.net/newburypark or call 805.796.1772 for more information.

Stroller Strides Simi Valley can be reached at www.strollerstrides.net/simivalley or 888.453.5826.

Stroller Strides Camarillo can be reached at www.strollerstrides.net/camarillo or 888.638.3860.

Stroller Strides Ventura is at www.strollerstrides.net/ventura or 619.672.9699.

Cardio Barre in Simi Valley

Cardio Barre is a high energy, no impact, fat burning, muscle sculpting sensation...done at a ballet barre! This is a no impact workout. There is no punching, no kicking, no jumping up and down. Exclusively high-energy exercises that lengthe and strengthen your muscles as you burn fat.. Free child care 7 nights a week offered.

Cardio Barre Simi Valley is located at 2975 "B" Cochran Street, Simi Valley, in the Target Center. Learn more at www.cardiobarre.com/Franchises/SimiValley or by calling 805.522.7346.

Harley's Bowling Centers - Simi and Camarillo

Harley's Bowling Centers (www.harleysbowl.com) operates bowling centers in Simi Valley and Camarillo.  Simi has 24 lanes and Camarillo has 20 lanes.  Harley's Simi and can say it is a very nice facility, clean, good amenities (food, bar, arcade) and well maintained.  We have also been to Harley's Camarillo for birthday parties and famly fun and all ages had a blast.  READ MORE HERE

There are leagues for kids ages 6 and up and for adults.  There is the popular "Atomic Bowling" with loud music and black lights.  These alleys also make great birthday venues too...try the bumper lane bowling for the little ones.  You can rent a lane for open bowling by the hour or by the game

Harley's Simi Valley is at 480 E. Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley (exit Madera off the 118 freeway) (805.526.4212).

Harley's Camarillo is at 305 Arneill Road, Camarillo (Ponderosa Shopping Center, behind 99 Cents Store) (805.482.0747)

Oakridge Country Club in Simi Valley

Oakridge Country Club offers an array of fitness equipment, racquet sports, junior olympic swimming pool, 4 tennis courts, 4 racquetball courts, studio cycling, yoga/pilates, over 100 weekly group fitness classes, children's programming and much more. The club is located adjacent to the east end of Simi Valley Town Center, at 2655 Erringer Road. Visit www.oakridgefitness.com or call 805.522.5454 for more information.

World Adult Kickball Association in the Conejo Valley and Simi Valley

WAKA® is the World Adult Kickball Association® - the preeminent adult kickball organization and the world authority and governing body of kickball. WAKA kickball is real fun for real people. The average WAKA Kickball player is a young professional (21+). Leagues are co-ed and play is like the elementary school game you remember – the one with the big red playground ball. It's an easy game that is open to all skill levels.

Locally there are WAKA leagues in the Conejo Valley (CA Canyon League), Simi Valley (CA Mercury League) and Santa Barbara (CA West Beach).

League play dates vary. Currently the CA Canyon leagues plays March to May, CA Mercury plays May to June and CA West Beach plays June to August.

Visit www.kickball.com for links to all the various leagues and schedules.

Pilates With Passion in Simi Valley

Pilates with Passion is located at 2311 Tapo St. Unit E., Simi Valley.  This studio offers pilates (who woulda thought?), massages, belly dancing classes and yoga.  For more information, visit www.pilateswithpassion.com or call 805.581.1280.

Brunswick Zone Simi Valley - Bowling

Brunswick Zone Simi Valley is located at 5255 Cochran Street, Simi Valley.  You will quickly forget web surfing once you see this 40-lane facility. Try the Cosmic Bowling at night for some fun or perhaps a birthday party celebration. Open until midnight or later every night for you night owls. Call 805.584.BOWL (2695) or visit www.bowlbrunswick.com/about-us/116/1 for more information.

On a related note, why do they call 3 strikes in a row a "turkey" in bowling? According to www.bowl.com, the term "turkey" dates back to before the turn of the 20th century, when it was much more challenging bowling strikes. During Thanksgiving or Christmas week, bowling alley owners would often award a live turkey to the first person on a team to score 3 strikes in a row. Wow! I'd settle for a turkey sandwich at Roxy's Deli!

Moms in Motion Fitness & Training Group - Westlake Village, Simi Valley, Ventura

Moms in Motion is a global social network connecting moms through training and fitness. It has nearly 7,000 members throughout the United States and 4 other countries. Visit www.momsinmotion.com for more information.

The Westlake Village Moms in Motion trains for running and triathalon events year round.  There is a Fall Running Team, a Summer Triathlon Team and Winter/Spring Running Team. Visit www.momsinmotion.com/teams/join.aspx to find these teams and to learn more.

There is also currently (April 2011) teams in Simi Valley.

Tiger Crane Kung Fu in Simi Valley

The ancient Chinese martial art of Hung Gar Kung Fu strengthens the mind, body, and spirit. Originating in the Shaolin Temple of China, Hung Gar is a style of Kung Fu that uses movements of animals such as the Tiger and the Crane for self defense. You will learn the skills of self-defense and evolve beyond the discipline of movement, into a deeper understanding of the wisdom behind the stances.

Hung Gar is a beneficial and enlightening practice for students of all ages and backgrounds. Our goal is to give you the tools and skills to reach farther and become more than you thought possible mentally, spiritually and physically. Learn a practice that has enhanced people's lives for centuries and applies directly to your modern time.

Tiger Crane Kung Fu is located at 1733 East Los Angeles Avenue in Simi Valley. Visit www.tigercrane.net or call 805.341.4696 for more information.

Breakaway Cycling - Social Cycling Club for Women

Breakaway Cycling is a social cycling club for women (men are welcome too) and resource center for riders to breakaway from the norm and ride, get fit, help the environment, and learn together. Here you can expect to meet other local Cyclists, gather for weekend ride planning, gear talk, training tips, etc.!

The club was founded in December 2008 and currently (as of 3/1/11) has 137 cyclists and meets at locations around Ventura County (the club is based in Simi Valley).

Visit www.meetup.com/Breakaway-Cycling for more information and to sign up. Also visit http://breakawaycycling.blogspot.com.

Lost Canyons Golf Club - Simi Valley

Lost Canyons Golf Club at 3301 Lost Canyons Drive, Simi Valley is Ventura County’s only 36-hole public golf facility. Designed by renowned golf course architect Pete Dye with consulting help from Masters Champion Fred Couples, Lost Canyons is truly a unique golf experience. 36 championship holes that flow through the Santa Susana Mountains provide the golfer with panoramic views that you won’t find anywhere else. Lost Canyons is located in Simi Valley off the 118 Freeway just minutes from downtown Los Angeles, yet another world away.

More information at www.lostcanyons.com or 805.522.GOLF (4653) or toll-free 866.384.LOST (5678).

This picture was taken in October 2010. Beautiful course/location.

Chea's Pilates Evolved - Westlake Village, Simi Valley

Chea is the Owner and Managing Director of Chea's Pilates Evolved. With over 25 years of experience and training, she is highly regarded as a Master Trainer and Fitness Innovator. Her background includes a unique combination of extensive education preparation and varied experience. Chea has studied a variety of physical disciplines including Pilates, Ballet, Jazz Dance, Yoga, Weight Training, Martial Arts, and holds multiple Fitness/Pilates certifications. She has worked with a diverse clientele (all ages and levels of fitness). Additionally, she has performed and choreographed dance for stage, TV and film throughout the world. Prior to opening her Westlake Village studio in 2000, Chea worked for major film and recording studios shaping up many of Hollywood's top celebrities.

Chea has two studios: 3625 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., #211 in Westlake Village and 1070 West Country Club Drive, Suite E in Wood Ranch (Simi Valley). For more information visit www.pilatesevolved.com or call 805.418.1777 (Westlake Village) or 805.578.9700 (Wood Ranch).

24 Hour Fitness Locations in Ventura County

24 Hour Fitness (www.24hourfitness.com) has 5 locations in Ventura County. Here's the rundown:

Thousand Oaks - Sport, 2595 East Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks (805.777.7300) has Basketball Court, Cardio Equipment, Circuit Training, Coin Collect Lockers, Free Weights, Group Cycling, Kids' Club, Pool, Pro Shop, Sauna, Steam Room and Whirlpool.

Camarillo - Sport, 453 Carmen Drive, Camarillo (805.482.2444) has Basketball Court, Cardio Equipment, Free Weights, Group Cycling, Kids' Club, Pool, Pro Shop, Sauna and Steam Room.

Simi Valley Agassi - Sport, 1352 Madera Road, Simi Valley (805.520.3440) has Basketball Court, Cardio Equipment, Circuit Training, Coin Collect Lockers, Free Weights, Group Cycling, Kids' Club, Pool, Pro Shop, Sauna, Steam Room, Sun Deck, Tennis, Volleyball and Whirlpool.

Simi Valley-Tapo - Active, 2350 Tapo Street, Simi Valley (805.520.3269) has Cardio Equipment, Circuit Training, Coin Collect Lockers, Free Weights and Kids' Club.

Channel Islands - Active, 1651 Victoria Avenue Suite 160, Oxnard (805.988.6000) has Functional Training Room, Kids' Club and Pro Shop.

Adult Soccer League - Simi Valley

The Simi Valley Adult Soccer League is for men and women 18 and over and can be reached through its website at www.aslsv.org.  It is a member of the U.S. Adult Soccer Association.

YMCA of Southeast Ventura County - 4 Locations

YMCA of Southeast Ventura County serves the areas of Agoura, Moorpark, Simi Valley, Newbury Park, Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village. General information at www.triunfoymca.org or call 805.497.3081 x104.

Conejo Valley YMCA is located at 4031 North Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks (805.523.7613). Open 7 days per week. Facility has a 25-yard indoor heated pool) activity room, fitness center, gym, outdoor multi-sport court, frisbee golf/horseshoes, hiking and biking trail, babysitting, swim lessons, etc. www.triunfoymca.org/conejo

Triunfo YMCA is located at 31225 La Baya Drive, Suite 106, Westlake Village (818.707.9622). Closed on weekends. Facility has aquatics, fitness center, classes, camps, child care and various sports. www.triunfoymca.org/Triunfo

Simi Valley YMCA is at 3200 Cochran Street (805.583.5338).  Open 7 days per week.  25 yard swimming pool, fitness center, indoor cycling, child care, camps, classes, sports, etc.  www.triunfoymca.org/SimiValley

Miller Family YMCA is the newest location, located at 320 Via Las Brisas, Newbury Park (in Dos Vientos, adjacent to the Paraiso plaza).  Open 7 days per week.  25 yard indoor swimming pool, fitness center, indoor cycling, sports, child care, etc.  www.triunfoymca.org/miller