Rincon Triathlon Club in Ventura

The Rincon Triathlon Club is dedicated to promoting a healthy lifestyle and comraderie among athletes in triathlon, running, cycling, swimming, and other multi-sport events. We welcome people of all fitness levels and abilities. Through competition and training, Rincón Racers support and encourage their fellow athletes. Rincón's most current, spur-of-the-moment updates and information on training plans, workouts, parties, and everything else is communicated via a members-only email group. More information at www.rincontriclub.com.

Claddagh Dance Company - Ventura, Simi Valley

The Claddagh Dance Company is the premier Irish Dancing School in Southern California. Claddagh Dance has added a touch of authentic Irish Culture to the lives of Southern California communities since 1985. Students range from four to adult, learning a mix of solo and group dances in the traditional soft and hard shoes.

The Claddagh school is proud to include over 50 North American Championship Irish dancers in solo and team events as well as overseas Champions. The dance school is under the direction of Máire O’Connell who moved to Ventura from Galway, Ireland in 1978 and a staff of teachers. Ms. O’Connell has been dancing most of her life and is a fully accredited to teach and adjudicate by the Irish Dancing Commission of Ireland. She has previously been active in the Irish American community as a speaker and a judge at a variety of events as well as a past President of the Irish American Club of Ventura. Máire is a 1995 honoree of the city of Los Angeles for her participation in the Irish Community of Southern California. In Irish Dancing she has previously been president of the Western Region of Teachers and Adjudicators. In 1999 she was invited to judge the All Scotland’s, All Ireland’s (The nation's Irish Dance Championships) and the World Championships in Ennis, Ireland.

Ventura County classes are taught at 1729 E. Main Street, Ventura and 1542 E. Los Angeles Avenue, Suite E, Simi Valley. For more information, visit www.claddaghdance.com or call 805.672.0167.

Channel Islands Kayak Center

Channel Islands Kayak Center has provided kayak rentals, lessons and tours at Channel Islands Harbor and Ventura Harbor since 1997. Visit www.cikayak.com for more information.

Channel Islands Kayak Center is located at the Channel Islands Harbor at 3600 S. Harbor Blvd., Suite 213, Oxnard (805.984.5995) and at the Ventura Harbor (by appointment only) at 1691 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura (805.644.9699). 

Ventura Community Park Aquatics Center

The City of Ventura’s Aquatic Facility is located at Ventura Community Park, at the corner of Kimball and Telephone Roads (901 S. Kimball). This is a beautiful state of the art aquatics facility, which consists of a 50 meter competition pool with two 1-meter and two 3-meter diving stands, a water playground pool (with a zero-depth entry), 2 water slides and a recreation pool.  Pools are heated to about 80 degrees!They have dressing room areas, picnic areas, lessons, classes, group rates and birthday parties there.

So check it out at www.cityofventura.net/cs/recreation/aquatics or call 805.654.7511 for more information. Single entry fees as of April 2013 are $5 for ages 6 to 61, $3 ages 2 to 5, 62+ and free for 2 and under. Special "splash passes" available for families and multiple visits.

Vendurance Running Tribe in Ventura County

The Vendurance Running Tribe is a running club for all levels and abilities located in Ventura County. Its mission is to encourage and welcome new runners into amazing sport and help experienced runners reach their full potential. We realize that running should be fun and not something you "have to do." $50 annual membership fee.

The group hosts organized runs on the track and certain evenings/mornings in Ventura. Visit www.vendurance.com/triberunclub to learn more and join!

V-Fit Ventura Fitness Studio

V-Fit Ventura Fitness Studio offers group fitness classes, private pilates sessions and personal training in a spacious facility. The studio opened its doors on January 12, 2013.

The studio has a 400 sq ft bamboo floor for group classes and a 400 sq ft pilates and personal training studio. Group fitness classes include Booty Barre®, TRX Suspension Training®, TRX RIP Trainer®, Yoga, and Pilates Mat.

V-Fit is located at 4561 Market Street, Suite C, in Ventura (next to Surf Brewery),For more information, visit www.vfitstudio.com or call 805.535.8822.

Buenaventura Golf Course in Ventura

After a $6.5 million dollar renovation, including complete re-routing of the golf course and new playing surfaces, Buenaventura Golf Course opened in March of 2005. With large bent grass greens, coupled with emerald green rye grass fairways, Buenaventura is one of the finest municipal courses in the Southland. With subtle undulations and contours, all the greens have been re-sculpted using classic Bell designs. Beautiful mature trees line Buenaventura’s pristine fairways, while white sand bunkers guard the greens. Buenaventura Golf Course is located at 5882 Olivas Park Drive in Ventura.

The new design enhances the woodlands feel that people loved so much about the old Buenaventura. The hazards look like they were not merely manufactured, but rather discovered in the landscape. Among the many new considerations for the new course, safety, playability, strategy and variety all played key rolls in the development of the new design.

Visit www.buenaventuragolf.com or call 805.677.6772 for more information.

Olivas Links Golf Facility in Ventura

Olivas Links is located at 3750 Olivas Park Drive, within 3 miles of its sister course, Buenaventura Golf Course, in Ventura.

Olivas Links offers a natural golf experience unique to Ventura County. The rustic tranquility of Olivas Links transports players to a place where the competition is between man and nature. Olivas Links showcases views of the Ventura Harbor, Ventura hillside, and the Channel Islands. Owned by the City of Ventura, Olivas Links provides golfers with the opportunity to play in a temperate climate with coastal beauty. With four distinct sets of tees, Olivas Links challenges players of all abilities, offering various shot-making options. The practice facility is an acre and a half grass tee, with five bunkered target greens. A pair of bent grass greens allow players to practice a variety of short shots and a putting surface that deliver a true roll and consistent speed.

More information at www.olivaslinks.com or 805.642.4303.

Inside Track Running Club in Ventura

Inside Track Running Club is a club for runners, walkers, triathletes or anyone who would like to meet fun and athletic people. We offer club runs, track workouts, socials, fun running events, clinics and discounts at Inside Track. All ages and abilities are welcome. Visit www.insidetrackventura.com/running-club to learn more.

Serving Ventura County since 1976, Inside Track is not just an athletic shoe store.  It is a community where running, walking and triathlons are a way of life.  We carry all the top brands and its knowledgeable staff are ready to serve you. The store is located at 2437 Harbor Boulevard in Ventura. Visit www.insidetrackventura.com or call 805.644.5555 for more information.

Ventura Bowling Center

The Ventura County Star reported on 11/28/12 that the Ventura Bowling Center will be closing its doors on Sunday, December 2, 2012 after 18 years of operation. They indicates a 9 lane boutique alley may be in the works.

Ventura Bowling Center is a 12 lane bowling alley located at 1888 Thompson Blvd, Ventura.  I've read that they have great chicken wings in the snack bar!  No website.  Open 7 days a week. Call 805.648.3395 for more information.

Channel Islands YMCA - 2 Ventura County Locations

The Channel Islands YMCA (www.ciymca.org) is an association of 7 YMCA branches serving Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties.

The Camarillo Family YMCA at 3111 Village at the Park Drive (805.484.0423) provides access to health and wellness information and activities for all ages. The Camarillo Family YMCA- Hiji Center has a wide variety of adult and senior programs, including aquatics, aerobics and cardiovascular exercise, weight and strength training, yoga, basketball and volleyball leagues, triathlon training and more!

Expanded family and youth programs include: Family Fun Nights, Parents' Night Out, World of Wonder events, The Zone (for kids ages 9-12), summer camps, sports leagues, Youth Wellness classes (such as tumbling, hip-hop dancing, judo, and more), and child care programs. There are also all type of birthday party options offered by the Y, including splash parties, gym parties, dance parties an design parties (visit www.ciymca.org/birthday-parties.html).

The Aquatics Center at the Camarillo Family YMCA provides instructional swim programs for all ages, ability levels and interests. Youth and adult lessons are offered year round as well as special classes for those with physical limitations. More information at www.ciymca.org/camarillo.

Located along one of the most scenic stretches of the California coast line, the Ventura Family YMCA at 3760 Telegraph Road (805.642.2131) has been serving the city of Ventura for 120 years. The YMCA got its start on September 30, 1887 with a house that was purchased on the corner of Santa Clara and Oak Street. Today, the Ventura Family YMCA has grown with an expansive 6,000 facility members and provides childcare to over 200 children in its after-school programs. A 3,000 square foot natatorium was added with two heated indoor pools allowing an aquatics program to flourish and serve 5,000 children annually. More information at www.ciymca.org/ventura.

Pierpont Racquet Club in Ventura

The Pierpont Racquet Club at 550 Sanjon Road, Ventura offers 12 tennis courts, 2 indoor racketball courts, squash court, indoor/outdoor swimming, gym/fitness facilities, personal training, aerobics classes, child care and a whole assortment of other services.  For more information, visit www.pierpontrc.com or call 805.648.5161.

True North Fitness & Health - Ventura

True North Fitness & Health offers fitness lifestyle coaching, nutrition coaching and dietary counseling, youth and adult sports conditioning, boot camp and goal based custom fitness programs. For more information, visit www.true-north-fitness.com or call 805.650.1239.  True North is located at 6019-D Olivas Park Drive, Ventura.

StageLight Studios Pole Fitness in Ventura

StageLight Studios at 1987 E. Main Street, Suite B in Ventura offers pole dance fitness, burlesque fitness and belly dance workshops, group classes, private lessons and parties.  Classes are for beginners up to experienced pole dancers and are in a friendly, comfortable atmosphere.  For more information visit www.stagelightstudios.com or call 805.652.1930.

Leo Robbins Community Sailing Center in Ventura

The Leo Robbins Community Sailing Center, located in Marina Park at 2950 Pierpont Boulevard is a U.S. Sailing Association Community certified non-profit facility.

The Sailing Center provides youth and adult sailing courses, coastal and celestial navigation, passage making, kayaking, youth camps and safe boating courses year-round for beginning through advanced students. Classes are taught on a variety of boats from Sabots to a Catalina 30.

The City of Ventura Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Partnerships has managed and maintained this community sailing facility since 1972 with support from the Maritime Foundation.

Instructors are U.S. Sailing & American Sailing Assn. certified. For more information on lessons, hours of operation, or special group outings, visit www.cityofventura.net/sailkayak or call 805.643.3612.

Hollywood Fitness in Downtown Ventura

Hollywood Fitness is an intimate, upscale, trendy and professional fitness studio located at 410 E. Main Street, Ventura. The facility has complimentary towel service, state-of-the-art equipment, a movie theatre cardio room and more. Visit www.hfit247.com for virtual tours and more information or call 805.641.3399.

Gracie Morumbi Martial Arts

Gracie Morumbi Fabio Leopoldo offers world-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instruction for individuals, families, and Law Enforcement Officials of Ventura County and Los Angeles county areas. They offer various types of Martial Arts and fitness programs including Kickboxing, Kettlebells, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Self Defense.

Professor Fabio Leopoldo is head instructor and is a member of the Gracie Team adhering to the strict curriculum of Gracie Jiu Jitsu and philosophy. Our Ventura and Thousand Oaks locations are both being developed to become a reference for physical education, character development, self-defense, and the highest level of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training.

Locations at 1182 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks, (805.496.1610), 722 Arneill Road, Camarillo (805.437.1770) and 2160 E. Thompson Blvd, Ventura (805.643.7717).

Visit www.GracieMorumbi.com to learn more.

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)

Dream To Be Fit Indoor Fitness Boot Camp

Dream To Be Fit is an indoor fitness boot camp that currently has three locations - Newbury Park, Agoura Hills and Ventura. Each facility is loaded with stimulating fitness equipment that is used to maximize your training potential and tackle workouts, leaving you with a new and exciting regiment each and every day!

Current locations are at:

• Monarchs Gymnastics at 3599 Old Conejo Road, Newbury Park
• Agoura Karate at 5021 Kanan Road Agoura Hills
• Gold Coast Gymnastics at 1980 Goodyear Ave, Ventura

To learn more, visit www.dreamtobefit.com.

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.